The West Chester area is home to many amazing businesses and business owners who provide top-quality service to all of our community members. Each year West Chester Lifestyle Magazine likes to recognize the best in the business voted on by you, our readers! With over 60 categories to vote for from food and beverage to medical, personal care, professional services, shops, home services, automotive, and more, you weighed in to pick your favorites. The competition was close in many of our categories and it was tough to not list all of our nominated merchants and professionals in this article, but the winners prevailed.
We are proud to announce this year’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Winners! Congratulations to all who won! Next time you’re in town or in need of a professional service, make sure to reach out to our 2023 winners!
Food/Beverage
Fine Dining - Limoncello
www.limoncellorestaurant.com
(610) 436-6230
Casual Dining - Sedona Taphouse
sedonataphouse.com/locations/west-chester-pa/
(610) 738-5104
Best Brunch - Roots Cafe
(610) 455-0100
Located at 133 E. Gay St, Roots Cafe is home to some of the best brunch food in town. Known for their support of local farmers and artisans, the team at Roots serve up the most creative dishes made only with the freshest of ingredients. Perhaps the most popular dish served is the ROOTS Hot Chicken sandwich, a fried Freebird chicken breast, topped with their signature Hot Sauce, spicy pickles, paprika slaw, and garlic aioli on a Brioche bun and served with sweet potato fries. There is so much more on their menu as well! Make sure to check them out for your next brunch outing.
Coffee Shop - Gryphon Coffee
(484) 083-3903
Looking for a laid-back vibe with the best coffee in town? Look no further than Gryphon Coffee located at 111 W. Gay St. They don’t just brew coffee, they create drink masterpieces. You can order an espresso, americano, cortado, latte, matcha, loose-leaf tea, and so much more including seasonal drinks and sandwiches! Make sure to stop and look at the walls while you’re sipping your drink. Gryphon Coffee displays artwork from local artists within their shop, which is a great nod to the community!
Best Bakery - Yori’s Bakery
(610) 344-9674
Best Bar - Appetites on Main
(610) 594-2030
Brew Pub - Levante Brewing
(484) 202 - 0622
Pizza - Lorenzo and Sons Pizza
(484) 999-8756
A favorite in West Chester since 1970, Lorenzo and Sons Pizza is a staple of the West Chester landscape. Located at the corner of Gay St. and N. High St. the pizza at Lorenzo’s is so big that both doors have to be held open to take out the 28" Iconic Pizza. In addition to their amazing pizza offerings (including delicious gluten-free pizza), their menu offers savory cheesesteaks, sandwiches, and fries.
Event Coordinators
Best Caterer - John Serock Catering
(610) 640-2836
Event Venue - Loch Aerie Mansion
(484) 320-7055
Loch Aerie Mansion, located at 700 Lancaster Ave. in Malvern, has a long history dating back to 1865. Refurbished and reintroduced in 2018, it is now one of the most popular wedding venues in Chester County. With a 5,000 sq. foot ballroom that can hold 300 guests, as well as smaller parlors for intimate weddings and receptions, and a dining room perfect for corporate events, it is no wonder why Loch Aerie Mansion takes the top spot for best event venue!
Event Planner - Designs by Daisy
(484) 319-7216
Florist - Matlack Florist
(610) 431-3077
Serving the community since 1978, Matlack Florist has a talented and dedicated team of floral designers offering unique arrangements for every season and occasion. Located at 210 N. Chester Rd, Matlack Florist is also home to a garden center and gift shop. Each time you shop at Matlack, you will receive the best, freshest, and longest-lasting blooms available! Stop in and smell the roses (and more)! You’ll be so glad you did!
Medical
Dermatologist - Schweiger Dermatology
(610) 594-6660
Pediatrician - CHOP Primary Care West Chester
www.chop.edu/locations/primary-care-west-chester
(610) 436-8611
Plastic Surgeon - Legacy Plastic Surgery
(610)756-1789
Med Spa - Contoured Med Spa
(610) 379-1564
Contoured Med Spa, located in Chadds Ford, helps women feel more confident with every treatment. Offering facial and body treatments, as well as the Skinny Shot, the Contoured Team of physician assistants, injectors, and aestheticians are the best in the business with years of experience. Contact them today to book your next appointment!
Dentist/Orthodontist - West Chester Orthodontics
(610) 918-3200
With a brand new location at 501 Hannum Avenue, West Chester Orthodontics has quickly become one of the best orthodontic teams in the area. Under the direction of Dr. Christine Ferrell, the WC orthodontics team is busy creating beautiful smiles for patients young and young at heart.
Pediatric Dentist - Groovy Pediatric Dentistry
(610) 557-0252
Hospital - Chester County Hospital
(610) 431-5000
Eye Doctor - Siesper Laser Eyecare
(610) 265-2020
Chiropractor - Goshen Family Chiropractic
(610) 344-0384
Pharmacy - Lionville Natural Pharmacy
(610) 363-7474
In-Home Care Provider - Comfort Keepers Home Care
www.comfortkeepers.com/offices/pennsylvania/west-chester
(610) 358-1640
Personal Care
Gym - The Exercise Coach of West Chester
exercisecoach.com/west-chester-pa
(484) 881-3770
Hair Salon - Peter’s Salon & European Spa
http://www.peterssalonandspa.com/
(610) 436-6464
Peter’s Salon & European Spa, located at 1009 West Chester Pike, was one of the area’s first true European day spas. Family-owned since 1962, Peter’s provides contemporary salon services, spa treatments, and a bridal suite. Make an appointment today and let the talented team of award-winning stylists and estheticians pamper you!
Nail Salon - Zazen Nail Spa
(610) 430-1400
Lashes - Glimmers Eye Studio
(215) 910-9111
Professional Services
Attorney/Law Firm - Potts, Shoemaker & Grossman LLC
(610) 840-2626
Focusing on family law, Potts, Shoemaker, & Grossman are veteran trial attorneys who are fierce advocates for their clients with the winning record to prove it. Located at 138-140 W. Gay St., this law firm offers litigation, arbitration, and mediation services for their clients.
Architect - Giresi Design Group
(484) 574-8154
Photographer - Roman Coia Photography
(267) 493-1527
Roman Coia Photography, located at 39 W. Gay St. 2nd Floor, specializes in portrait photography services including senior lifestyle portraits, beauty fashion portraits, and signature children portraits. With an eye for capturing the essence of the person, Roman’s portraits are a work of art. In addition to portrait photography, Roman also offers headshot updates, as well as a fine art gallery.
Real Estate Agent - The Kit Anstey Team
www.ansteyteam.com
(610) 356-4800
Insurance Company - Miller Insurance Agency
(610) 269-4500
Mortgage - CMG Financial - Sean Maloney
www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/Sean-Maloney
(484) 798-9084
Bank - First Resource Bank
(610) 235-4700
Financial Planner - Jeff Kitchen of Edward Jones
www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jeff-kitchen
(610) 430-1320
Co-Working Space - Align.Space
(484) 473-8400
Align.Space, located at 2 W. Market St, offers entrepreneurs, start-ups, freelancers, artists, and more a space to work individually or as a collaborative group. From single desk space to conference and meeting rooms, Align.Space has revolutionized the co-working space to a modern and fun atmosphere. You can even host your next private party or event here! The possibilities are endless and the space is fantastic!
Pet Boarding - Lucie’s Barkingham Palace
www.luciesbarkinghampalace.com
(610) 240-0190
Your pets should be treated like royalty when you’re away and that’s just what occurs at Lucie’s Barkingham Palace located 2463 Yellow Springs Road in Malvern. Offering grooming, daycare, and boarding options for both dogs and cats, the team at Lucie’s goes above and beyond to make sure your furry friends get the attention they need.
Home Services
Kitchen and Bath - Madsen Inc
(610) 356-4800
Interior Design - Heritage Design Interiors
(717)354-2233
Home Builder - B&D Builders
(717) 687-0292
Landscaper (Co-Winners)
DiSabatino Landscaping
(302) 764-0408
Borsello Landscaping
(302) 472-2600
Pool Company - Ted’s Pools
(610) 359-1301
Home Technology - SRI Security
(610) 358-3550
Home Services Exterior - Judge Mobile Wash
(610) 692-9274
Home Services - MoreVent - Heating Cooling Plumbing
(610) 827-5581
Appliances - Gerhard’s Appliances
(610) 444-6666
Lighting Store - Lighting by Design
(610) 524-0107
Masonry - Dutchies Stoneworks LLC
(717) 407-2235
Flooring — Holland Floor Covering
(215) 774-2385
Shops
Boutique Shop - Tish Boutique
(610) 692-7500
Chic is in and at Tish Boutique, that’s just what you will find. Contemporary women’s apparel and stylists who love finding the perfect outfits for their customers are plentiful at this downtown shop, located at 138 E. Gay St. For stylish tots, their kid's boutique is now open across the street. Stop in today for a wardrobe update!
Children’s Store - H Rose Boutique
(484) 887-0085
Clothing Store Men - Phineas Gage
(484) 266-7344
Consignment Store - Vida Beale Consignment
(484) 473-8219
Jewelry - Sunset Hill Jewelers
(610) 692-0374
With over 40 years of jewelry business experience, it is no wonder why the professional staff at Sunset Hill Jewelers landed in the top spot! Located at 23 N. High St., Sunset Hill offers fine jewelry, custom design services, wedding and engagement bands, jewelry repair services, and a fine arts gallery. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff keep customers returning time and time again!
Pet Store - All the Dogs
(484) 887-0282
Health Store - The Prana House
(610) 436-1407
Furniture Store - Giunta’s Furniture
www.facebook.com/giunta.furniture
(484) 887-8271
Antique Store - Downingtown Vintage LLC
www.facebook.com/downingtownvintage
(215) 789-6460
Hotel/Galleries
Hotel - Hotel Warner
(610) 692-6920
Art Gallery - Visual Expansion Gallery
www.visualexpansiongallery.com
(610) 436-8697
Educational Services
Private School - Malvern Preparatory School
(484) 595-1000
Tutoring - Mathnasium
(484) 200-5975
Automotive
Auto Accessories - Tint World
(610) 204-2083
Auto Mechanic - DARE Dave’s Auto Repair Enterprises
(610) 696-7153
A good mechanic is hard to find, but not in West Chester. Dave’s Auto Repair Enterprises, located at 301 S. Bolmar St. is known to be the best in the business since 1976. This family-owned shop services over 550 cars a month! From simple oil changes and inspections to bodywork, car detailing, and everything in between, you can trust your vehicle to their committed staff.
Luxury Auto - Land Rover of West Chester
(800) 445-0819
