First Place - Ray’s Place Long Island Iced TeaTaking an iconic cocktail and making it their own, Ray’s Place’s Long Island Iced Tea is a favorite within the establishment, boasting a price tag of...

1st Place - Defiance TattoosThe entrance of Defiance Tattoos is inviting and comfy, with low lighting and black leather couches. This casual atmosphere and caring staff is what makes this tattoo parlor...

1st Place: Buffalo Wild WingsBuffalo Wild Wings might seem like an average chain restaurant, but it has local ties. The first one opened in Colum- bus, Ohio in 1982 and has since been a place synonymous...

First Place: ChipotlePicking a spot to meet an online match can be nerve-racking, but the solution can some- times be familiarity. No matter where your date is from, there’s a good chance they have...

First Place - Brewhouse PubFinding entertainment during college if you’re under 21 that doesn’t involve alcohol can sometimes prove difficult. Brewhouse provides an appealing solution to those “ready”...

First Place: Ray’s PlaceFinding the right venue to take your parents to eat when they visit can be complicated. Luckily, Ray’s Place simplifies the search. With a design and feel so similarly attached...

First Place - Bar 145 Bar 145 moved to the first-place ranking this year, up from third place in 2015. Rob Kite, the general manager at Bar 145, accredited the ranking to the freshness of the burgers."Everything...

1st: Ray’s PlaceOpen since 1937, Ray’s Place is a favorite among Kent State students and the Kent community. The signature “Ray’s Famous French Fries” are just one of the plethora of delectable...

1st: Twisted MeltzSituated on East Main Street in Acorn Alley, Twisted Meltz—family-owned and operated—offers up unique “twists” on grilled cheese as well as soups, salads appetizers and craft...

1st: Guy’s PizzaLast year’s first-place winner is nes- tled among the various shops and stores on South Water Street in downtown Kent. Known for its fresh, delicious pizza, the hole-in-the-wall eatery...

1st: Tree City Coffee & PastryFor those focused on locally made products, Tree City Coffee & Pastryis the only way to go. Locally roasted coffee beans are the start of all of their coffee-based...

1st: Quaker Steak & LubeNot only are they known to have the best wings, Quaker Steak & Lube also offers a great dining atmosphere. With Friday night karaoke at the Rathskeller, interesting decor,...