June 05th, 2026

Best of Virginia 2026​

The votes are in! Virginia Living Magazine recently announced its 2026 Best of Virginia Awards winners, and Lexington businesses were recognized in many of the categories. Maybe we're biased, but this isn't a surprise!
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Check out the winners from the downtown district below, and click the business's name to visit their website to learn more!

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FOOD & DRINK
R E S T A U R A N T S
Asian Restaurant | 1st Place - Napa Thai
Coffee Shop or Roaster | 2nd Place - Pronto Caffe & Gelateria
Plant Based or Gluten Free Fare | 2nd Place - Globowl Cafe
Breakfast/Brunch Restaurant | 3rd Place - Legendary Eats
Sandwich Shop | 3rd Place - Legendary Eats
F O O D   S H O P P I N G
Wine Shop | 1st Place - Purveyors on Main
Farmer’s Market | 3rd Place - Lexington Farmer’s Market
D R I N K
Cocktails | 3rd Place - TAPS at the Georges

LIVING & RECREATION
E N T E R T A I N M E N T  &  E V E N T S
Art Gallery | 1st Place - Earth, Fire, & Spirit Pottery
T R A V E L
Hotel | 3rd Place - The Georges
O U T D O O R S  &  A C T I V E
Specialty Fitness | 2nd Place - Center of Gravity Yoga & Pilates

SERVICES
H E A L T H
Chiropractic Practice | 1st Place - Dr. Linda Larsen
B E A U T Y
Hair Salon | 2nd Place - Encore Salon
Barbershop | 2nd Place - Buck's Barber Shop
H O M E
Home Builder | 1st Place - Welsh Construction
Accounting Firm | 1st Place - Raetz & Hawkins, P.C.
Law Firm | 3rd Place - Natkin & Crickenberger P.C.
S E R V I C E S
Bank/Credit Union | 3rd Place - CornerStone Bank

SHOPPING
Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitter | 1st Place - Walkabout Outfitter
Men’s Clothing | 1st Place - Alvin-Dennis, 2nd Place - Walkabout Outfitter
Gift Shop | 1st Place - Pumpkinseeds, 2nd Place - Sugar Maple Trading Company
Bookstore | 2nd Place - Downtown Books
Fine Jewelry | 2nd Place - Hess & Co. Jewelers
Florist Shop | 2nd Place - University Florist
Thrift or Consignment Shop | 3rd Place - Violett Consignment


Congratulations to all of the 2026 winners!