New Lenox's 10 Neighborhood Favorites: Businesses Of The Year

NEW LENOX, IL — Excellent customer service, friendly staff and great food are among the reasons why New Lenox Patch readers love these 10 local hot spots nominated as Local Businesses of the Year.

Here are the businesses that rose to the top, according to Patch readers:

Raffy's Candy Store

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday

Location: 2571 E. Lincoln Highway, Suite 1
Phone: 815-320-6152

From the nominators: "Excellent customer service and employees"

"Great selection of candy and ice cream. Staff is always pleasant and helpful...Prices are reasonable. Love the owners and family."

Olson's Custom Detailing

Hours: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and closed Sunday.

Location: 12546 Harvey Drive

Phone: 708-789-0034

From the nominators: "Friendly staff, amazing quality, top notch work"

C.P. Meat Market

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Location: 1312 N. Cedar Road
Phone: 815-485-3629
From the nominators: "Always deliver an outstanding product with good variety. More needed than ever, when we are eating at home more."

Gina's Teardrop Cafe

Hours: Open daily 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 826 W. Laraway Road
Phone: 815-717-8111
From the nominators: "The food is great. Gina, the owner, is super sweet. The staff are truly terrific and the along with the decor gives you a homey feeling."

Oy's Thai Cuisine

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
Location: 1880 E. Lincoln Highway
Phone: 815-462-9000
From the nominator: "The best Thai food and the kindest people you could ever meet."

Country Charm Restaurant

Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Location: 101 Lincolnway Drive #2034
Phone: 815-485-3996 or 815-320-3287
From the nominators: "Outstanding, fast, friendly customer service that makes everyone feel like they are at home."

Gatto's Italian Restaurant

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday
Location: 1938 E. Lincoln Highway
Phone: 815-485-7007
From the nominators: "They always go above and beyond for community and fundraising events!! Love the food and atmosphere and service!!!!!"

Split Enz Salon

Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Location: 812 Laraway Road
Phone: 815-463-0500
From the nominators: "The stylists are always so friendly and some of the hardest workers I’ve ever met, they really do care about their clients and put their health and needs first, you rock Split Enz!

Pizza Mia

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, and 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Location: 830 W. Laraway Road
Phone: 815-463-8300
From the nominators: "Best food in New Lenox and the owner Dave is very caring to his customers."

JBD White Horse Inn

Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Sunday and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday

Location: 348 W. Maple St.
Phone: 815-485-4848
From the nominators: "Great food for one but also great employees they work hard to make me feel appreciated just for ordering food."

Patch will regularly feature nominated businesses throughout November and December. Please submit your nomination by Dec. 10.

Find out how to nominate a New Lenox business here.