These 16 Places Are The Best In Windsor-Essex To Get Burgers, Pasta, Desserts, Breakfast & More

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The best of the best were honored at Caesars Windsor today, as part of the Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island initiative.

In an effort to not only give local businesses exposure, but also to give residents the chance to vote on their favourite hot spots, a project began in November on social media known as the Best of Windsor Essex Awards. After 3,500 nominations were placed, voters helped narrow the search down to the top five in each of the eight categories – and today, the results are in.

Here are the best food places chosen by voters:

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Best Restaurant for Ambiance

The Keg

Best Appetizer & Cocktail Place

Jose’s Bar and Grill

Best Breakfast Joint

The Lumberjack

Best Burger Joint

Mamo Burger Bar

Best Business Lunch

Mazaar

Best Restaurant On A Budget

The Penalty Box

Best Cupcake or Dessert Spot

Lakeside Bakery

Best Food Truck

Smashed Apple

Best Locally Sourced Restaurant

The Twisted Apron

Best Pasta House

Spago Trattoria

Best Pizza Place

Armandos

Best Shawarma

Shawarma Palace

Best Asian Spot

Thai Palace

Best Sushi

Koi Sushi

Best Vegi Friendly Restaurant

Taloola Cafe

Best Wing Stop

Rock Bottom

Best Chef

Benjamin Beaudoin-Leblanc

For address details and a list of runners up, visit the Best Of Windsor-Essex website.