Every town has places people recommend…
and places people actually go back to.
This Best of Quincy list isn’t about trends or hype. It’s about the businesses that locals rely on, argue over (in a friendly way), and bring friends to when they want to show off Quincy a little.
If you’re new here, this list will save you time.
If you’ve lived here a while, odds are you’ll nod along—and maybe debate one or two picks.
That’s how you know it’s real.
🍕 Food & Drink Favorites
Best Pizza:
Monkey N Around Pizza
A local staple. Consistent, family-friendly, and the answer to more “Where should we eat?” conversations than any other place in town.
Best Burger:
Riverside Restaurant
When locals argue burgers, this name comes up fast—and often wins.
Best Family Restaurant:
Monkey N Around Pizza
Proof that being good and dependable matters in a small town.
Best Breakfast:
The Scalehouse
No frills, no nonsense—just the kind of breakfast that keeps people coming back.
Best Cinnamon Roll:
Crazy Lady Kitchen
If you know, you know.
Best Sandwich:
Brunch Box
Comfort food done right, with personality baked in.
Best Sushi:
Akins Fresh Market
Yes—inside a grocery store. And yes—locals will defend this pick passionately.
Best Donut:
Akins Fresh Market
A morning staple for a reason.
Best Milkshake:
White Trail Produce
Unexpected. Legendary. Worth the stop.
Best Popsicle / Ice Cream:
La Michoacana Paleteria
A warm-weather essential—and honestly, sometimes a year-round one.
Best Hot Sauce:
Guero Y Maria
Local flavor with actual heat and personality.
Best Espresso Stand:
Whipped
Quick, consistent, and part of many people’s daily rhythm.
Best Impressing a Date:
Tendrils Restaurant
Nothing beats the view and food combined
🛒 Shopping & Everyday Essentials
Best Grocery Store:
Akins Fresh Market
More than groceries—it’s part of the community’s daily flow.
Best Convenience Store:
Quincy Short Stop
Reliable, familiar, and exactly what you expect a good local stop to be.
Best Hardware Store:
Quincy Hardware & Lumber
The kind of place where advice still comes with the purchase.
🧑⚕️ Health, Services & Personal Care
Best Chiropractor:
Wolther Chiropractic
Trusted, established, and widely recommended.
Best Dentist:
Kwon Family Dentistry
Family-focused care that locals stick with.
Best Optometrist:
Gillespie Eye Care
Professional, personal, and dependable.
✂️ Style, Creative & Specialty Shops
Best Men’s Barber Shop:
Fernando’s Barbershop
Where generations of locals have sat in the chair.
Best Tattoo Studio:
Ollie Tattoo Studio
Quality work, strong reputation, and real local support.
Best Custom Apparel & Accessories:
Quincy Veteran Threads
Local pride, veteran-owned, and deeply community-minded.
Best Florist:
The Forage Sisters
Creative, thoughtful, and always personal.
🐾 Pets, Travel & Auto
Best Dog Grooming:
Poochie Do’s Dog Grooming Salon
Because pets are family here.
Best Tires:
Les Schwab
Service, trust, and a reputation built over time.
Sagecliffe Resort & Spa:
Knights Inn
A reliable option for visitors, family, and events in town.
Why This List Matters
In a small town, reputation isn’t marketing—it’s earned.
These businesses show up year after year, not because they’re perfect, but because they’re consistent, connected, and trusted. That’s what lasts in a place like Quincy.
This list will grow and evolve, but the goal stays the same:
to highlight the places that make everyday life here work.
Know a Place That Belongs on This List?
This guide is built with the community, not above it.
If there’s a business you think belongs here—or one that’s earned its way into local conversations—reach out. These lists should reflect the people who live here.
