Complete list of 2019 Best of Greeley winners

Arts and Entertainment | Community | Health and Fitness | Food and Drink | Services | Shopping | Sports and Recreation

Arts and Entertainment ^

Best Art Gallery

1. Artmando Studio
2. Tointon Art Gallery
3. Madison & Main Gallery

Best Community Event

1. Greeley Stampede
2. Friday Fest
3. Arts Picnic

Best Dance Studio

1. Lynn Bassett’s Dance Factory
2. Northern Colorado Academy Dance Arts
3. A Dance Place

Best Entertainment Venue

1. Union Colony Civic Center
2. Moxi Theater
3. The Dress Cinema & Lounge

Best Fundraising Event

1. Relay for Life
2. Oktobrewfest
3. Festival of Trees

Best Musician

1. The Burroughs
2. George Gray and the Elvis Experience Band
3. Ben Pu

Best Outdoor Event

1. Greeley Stampede
2. Friday Fest
3. Greeley Arts Picnic

Best Place for Live Entertainment

1. Greeley Stampede
2. Moxi Theater
3. Union Colony Civic Center

Community ^

Best Community Activist

1. Christ Community Church
2. Armando
3. Chris Yarbrough

Friendliest Store

1. Warm Hugs Mixes & Gifts Boutique
2. Chick-Fil-A
3. Blush Boutique Co

Best Newspaper Columnist

1. Mike Peters
2. Emily Kemme
3. Sherrie Peif

Best Philanthropist

1. Tom Roche, Roche Constructors
2. Assistance League of Greeley
3. Bob Tointon

Best Place to Get Married

1. Zoe’s Cafe and Events
2. The State Armory Event Center
3. Glenmere Park

Best Place to Work

1. Weld County School District 6
2. UCHealth
3. Warm Hugs Mixes and Gifts Boutique

Best Preschool

1. ABC Child Development Centers
2. Our Savior’s Lutheran Preschool
3. Wee Love Preschool

Best Private School

1. Dayspring Christian Academy
2. University Schools
3. Saint Mary Catholic School

Best Scenic Spot

1. Poudre River Trail
2. Glenmere Park
3. Bittersweet Park

Food and Drink ^

Best American Food Restaurant

1. JB’s Drive In
2. Fat Albert’s
3. Gourmet Grub

Best Bagels

1. Panera Bread
2. Einstein Bros. Bagels
3. Aunt Helen’s Coffee House

Best Bakery

1. Batter Up Cakes
2. Eileen’s Colossal Cookies
3. The Happy Cookie

Best Bar

1. Tower 56 Distilling
2. WeldWerks Brewing Co.
3. Broken Plow Brewery

Best Barbecue Restaurant

1. Dicky’s Barbecue Pit
2. Texas Roadhouse

Best Bartender

1. Andrea Poppe, Old Chicago
2. Sarah Ehrlick, Key Largo Lounge
3. Kayla Boldry, Key Largo Lounge

Best Beer

1. WeldWerks Brewing Co.
2. Crabtree Brewing Company
3. Broken Plow Brewery

Best Breakfast

1. Doug’s Diner
2. Country Inn
3. Butters

Best Brewery

1. WeldWerks Brewing Co.
2. Crabtree Brewing Company
3. Wiley Roots Brewing Company

Best Burrito

1. Alberto’s
2. Cafe Mexicali
3. Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant

Best Catering

1. Luna’s Tacos & Tequila
2. Kenny’s Steak House
3. Dicky’s Barbecue Pit

Best Chicken Wings

1. Wing Shack
2. Buffalo Wild Wings
3. Wingstop

Best Chinese Restaurant

1. Hunan Chinese Restaurant
2. Ambrosia Asian Bistro
3. Wonderful Inn Chinese Restaurant

Best Cocktails

1. Tower 56 Distilling
2. The Kress Speakeasy
3. Luna’s Tacos and Tequila

Best Coffeehouse

1. The Human Bean
2. Aunt Helen’s Coffee House
3. Dutch Bros

Best Desserts

1. Fat Albert’s
2. Batter Up Cakes
3. Eileen’s Colossal Cookies

Best Donuts

1. Winchell’s
2. Red’s Dogs and Donuts
3. Mr. Yo’s Donut

Best Family Restaurant

1. JB’s Drive In
2. Fat Albert’s
3. Santeramo’s Pizza House and Italian Food

Best Fast Food

1. Chick-fil-A
2. JB’s Drive In
3. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Best Food Truck

1. On the Hook Fish N Chips
2. THE HOTDOG PARLOR LLC
3. Everyone’s Table

Best Glass of Wine

1. Pellegrini Ristorante Italiano
2. Kress Cinema & Lounge
3. Greeley Chophouse

Best Hamburger

1. JB’s Drive In
2. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
3. Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers

Best Happy Hour

1. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
2. The Tavern at St. Michael’s Square
3. Sonic Drive-In

Best Hot Dog

1. Red’s Dogs and Donuts
2. JB’s Drive In
3. Sonic

Best Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt

1. Cold Stone Creamery
2. TCBY
3. Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Best Italian Restaurant

1. Santeramo’s Pizza House and Italian Food
2. Pellegrini Ristorante Italiano
3. Roma’s Restaurant

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant

1. Chick-fil-A
2. JB’s Drive In
3. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

Best Margarita

1. Rio Grande
2. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
3. Luna’s Tacos & Tequila

Best Mexican Restaurant

1. Luna’s Tacos & Tequila
2. El Cielo
3. Don Juan Mexican Restaurant

Most Romantic Restaurant

1. Greeley Chophouse
2. Pellegrini Ristorante Italiano
3. Cattlemen’s Steak House and Saloon

Best Outdoor Patio

1. Luna’s Tacos & Tequila
2. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
3. Coyote’s Southwestern Grill

Best Pizza

1. Fonta’s Pizza Restaurant
2. Right Coast Pizza
3. Roma’s Restaurant

Best Pub Food

1. Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom
2. The Tavern at St. Michael’s Square
3. Bulldog Pub & Grub

Best Restaurant Atmosphere

1. Luna’s Tacos and Tequila
2. Pellegrini Ristorante Italiano – Bar
3. Santeramo’s Pizza House and Italian Food

Best Salad

1. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
2. Cattlemen’s Steak House & Saloon
3. Panera Bread

Best Seafood Restaurant

1. Lucky Fins Seafood Grill
2. Red Lobster
3. Sushi One

Best Steakhouse

1. Texas Roadhouse
2. Kenny’s Steakhouse and 2. Greeley Chophouse

Best Sub/Sandwich

1. Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
2. Jimmy John’s
3. Jersey Mike’s Subs

Best Sushi

1. Sushi One
2. Lucky Fins Seafood Grill
3. Ambrosia Asian Bistro

Best Take Out

1. Wing Shack
2. JB’s Drive In
3. Hunan Chinese Restaurant

Best Vegetarian Restaurant

1. Luna’s Tacos & Tequila
2. The Epic Egg
3. Roma Restaurant

Health and Fitness ^

Best Assisted Living Facility

1. Grace Pointe
2. The Bridge at Greeley
3. Fairacres Manor

Best Audiologist

1. Jacki Reider
2. Audiology Associates
3. Dr. James Skordas at Front Range ENT & Audiology

Best Chiropractor

1. Peake Wellness Center, Alexia Inhulsen
2. Chiro Now
3. Weld Family Clinic

Best Clinic

1. Family Physicians of Greeley
2. UCHealth Medical Center
3. Balance Health

Best Day Spa

1. Atmospheres Salon & Spa
2. Art of Touch Massage and Spa, LLC
3. Academy of Natural Therapy

Best Dentist

1. Richard T Waterman DDS
2. Marr Dentistry
3. Integrated Dental Arts

Best Dermatologist

1. Dr. Mary Blattner
2. Dr. Hoover
3. Dr. Castle

Best General Doctor

1. Dr. Frank Morgan
2. Family Physicians
3. Dr. Mark Young

Best Gym

1. Work Out West Health & Recreation Center
2. I Love Kickboxing Greeley
3. NoCo Fitness

Best Hearing Aid Store

1. Hearing Rehab Center
2. Audiology Associates, Inc.
3. University of Northern Colorado

Best Hospital

1. UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies
2. North Colorado Medical Center
3. UCHealth Greeley Emergency and Surgery Center

Best Massage

1. Sunflower Therapeutics LLC
2. Academy of Natural Therapy
3. Aimie Floyd – Illuminations Studio

Best Optometrist

1. See Life Family Vision
2. Andrew Achziger, O.D.
3. Marcia Stauter

Best Orthodontist

1. David Richter
2. Dana Gamblin
3. Smile Doctors Braces

Best Pediatric Dentist

1. Dr. Dana and 1. Wild For A Smile
2. Matt Whitesides

Best Pediatrician

1. Dr. Joseph Ryan
2. Peakview Pediatrics
3. Dr. Michelle Kolanz

Best Personal Trainer

1. Kendal Frisbie
2. Jeremy Greggory
3. Kyle Taplin

Best Physical Therapy Center

1. Pro Active Physical Therapy & Sports
2. Hope Pool and Physical Therapy
3. The Point

Best Therapist or Counselor

1. Dondi Gesick Emery Counseling
2. Norma Alkire
3. Suzanne Dowd – North Range Behavioral Health

Services ^

Best Accounting Firm

1. West Ridge Bookkeeping & Accounting Services, LLC
2. Carlson’s Income Tax Services LLC
3. Anderson & Whitney PC

Best Auto Repair

1. Phil’s Pro Auto Service
2. Greeley Subaru
3. Aptitude Automotive Repair and Design

Best Bank

1. Bank of Colorado
2. Weld Schools Credit Union
3. First National Bank

Best Barber

1. Hugo’s Barbershop
2. Luke’s Barbershop
3. The Man Cave

Best Bookkeeping/Tax Service

1. West Ridge Bookkeeping & Accounting Services, LLC
2. Carlson’s Income Tax Services LLC
3. Anderson & Whitney PC

Best Car Wash

1. Breeze Thru Car Wash
2. Bee Clean Auto Wash
3. Wash n Gloss

Best Carpet Cleaning

1. Doug’s Carpet and Upholstery Care
2. Steamway Floor to Ceiling
3. TLC Carpet Upholstery Cleaning Inc.

Best Child Care

1. ABC Child Development Center
2. Trinity Lutheran Church and School
3. Sunshine House

Best Community Construction Company

1. Roche Constructors Inc.
2. UNI Design
3. Baessler Homes

Best Credit Union

1. Weld Schools Credit Union
2. Credit Union of Colorado
3. Northern Colorado Credit Union

Best Customer Service

1. Chick-fil-A
2. The Human Bean
3. Greeley Subaru

Best Driving School

1. Anshor Driving School

Best Dry Cleaners

1. Nu-Way Cleaners
2. Tatyana’s 5 Star Dry Cleaners
3. Wash House Laundromat

Best Electrician

1. A.S.E. Electric
2. Try City Electric Greeley, Co.
3. Erbacher Electric

Best Financial Planning

1. Millennium Financial
2. Weston Hager – Raymond James
3. Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Brian C Larson

Best Gutter Services

1. Sanchez Sons LLC
2. C&S Rain Gutters
3. Sanchez Bros Custom Exteriors Inc

Best Hair Salon

1. Hue Salon
2. The Parlour
3. Gwen’s Salon

Best Hair Stylist

1. Tommy Rizo, Cost Cutters
2. Erika Carranza
3. Georgia Tournai, The Parlour

Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company

1. McCreery & Sun of Colorado
2. A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning Services
3. Greeley Furnace Co.

Best Hotel

1. DoubleTree by Hilton
2. Homewood Inn & Suites
3. Hampton Inn & Suites

Best Insurance Agency

1. State Farm
2. Bicknell Insurance Inc
3. Former’s Insurance

Best Insurance Agent

1. Melissa McDonald, State Farm
2. Scott Bicknell
3. Brandi Markley

Best Kitchen and Bath Remodeler

1. UNI Design
2. Betts Remodeling
3. Colorado Kitchen & Bath

Best Landscaping Company

1. Lechman Lawn Services
2. Eaton Grove Nursery Ltd
3. Krew Cuts Greeley, CO

Best Laundromat

1. The Laundry Loft Laundromat
2. Wash House Laundry

Best Law Firm

1. Weld County District Attorney
2. Law Offices of Robert E Ray and 2. Houtchens, Greenfield, Sedlak & Zacheis, LLC

Best Mortgage/Home Loan Provider

1. Jerry Steffen, Independent Bank
2. Bank of Colorado
3. Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc

Best Nail Salon

1. Anna Myers, BeYOUtiful Nail Studio
2. T J Nails & Spa LLC
3. Happy Feet and Nails

Best Nursing Home

1. Grace Pointe Continuing Care Senior Campus
2. Fairacres Manor
3. Life Care Center of Greeley

Best Oil Change

1. Weld County Garage Buick GMC
2. Grease Monkey
3. Phil’s Pro Auto Service

Best Paint Services

1. Greeley Auto Spa & Tinting
2. Archibeque/Petrich Painting
3. Wow 1 Day Painting

Best Pest Control

1. Mosquito Joe of Northern Colorado
2. Enviropest
3. Northern Colorado Pest and Wildlife Control

Best Pet Groomer

1. Pet Grooming by Violet
2. Best in Show Pet Grooming
3. Dog Grooming by Dames

Best Photographer (Business)

1. Studio K Photography
2. Foothills Photography
3. Nina’s Art

Best Piercing Studio

1. Bombshell Body Works LLC Tattoo & Piercing Studio
2. Jon’s Custom Creations Tattoo
3. Rooster Tattoo

Best Plumber

1. Troudt Plumbing & Heating
2. Top Notch Plumbing LLC
3. Petersen Plumbing and Heating

Best Real Estate Agent

1. Ray Rivas
2. Colleen Carithers
3. June Lemmings

Best Realty Company

1. Sears Real Estate
2. Realty ONE Group FourPoints
3. Black Feather Realty

Best Retirement Facility/Independent Living

1. Grace Point Continuing Care Senior Campus
2. Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center
3. Fairacres Manor

Best Roofer

1. Slaughter Roofing Co
2. Summit roofing Solutions LLC
3. Martinez Roofing Inc

Best Tanning Salon

1. EJ’s Tanning
2. At the Beach
3. 24 Hour Tan Ala Mode

Best Tattoo Studio

1. Blood and Iron Tattoo
2. Kold Ink
3. No Flash Ink

Best Travel Agency

1. Mary’s Travel Desk

Best Veterinarian

1. Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital
2. West Ridge Animal Hospital
3. Block & Bridle Veterinary Service

Shopping ^

Best Antique Store

1. Lincoln Park Emporium
2. Blush Boutique Co
3. Ervin’s Antiques & Gifts

Best Auto Parts & Accessories Store

1. O’Reilly Auto Parts
2. AutoZone Auto Parts
3. Advance Auto Parts

Best Bicycle Shop

1. Bike Peddler Cycling & Fitness
2. George’s Repair Shop
3. Turn Around Bike

Best Boutique Store

1. Warm Hugs Mixes & Gifts Boutique
2. Blush Boutique Co.
3. Sassy Bagz

Best CBD Store

1. LivWell Enlightened Health
2. The CBD Store Greeley

Best Copy or Print Shop

1. The Copy Shoppe
2. Mail n Copy
3. The UPS Store

Best Flooring/Carpet Store

1. Steamway Floor to Ceiling
2. Mitchell’s Flooring Coverings
3. The Home Depot

Best Florist

1. Mariposa Plants and Flowers
2. Cottonwood Florist
3. Erickson’s Flowers

Best Furniture Store

1. American Furniture Warehouse
2. Ben’s Furniture Galleries
3. Lincoln Park Emporium

Best Garden Store/Nursery

1. Eaton Grove Nursery Ltd.
2. Happy Life Gardens
3. Pope Farms Produce & Garden Center

Best Grocery Store

1. King Soopers
2. Sprouts Farmers Market
3. Safeway

Best Home Improvement Store

1. Lowe’s Home Improvement
2. Ace Hardware
3. The Home Depot

Best Jewelry Store

1. Weiss Jewelers
2. WM Moore Jewelers
3. Sassy Bagz

Best Liquor Store

1. Westlake Wine & Spirits
2. Coral Bay Wine & Spirits
3. Gordons Discount Liquor Mart

Best Mall/Shopping Center

1. CenterPlace
2. Greeley Mall

Best Marijuana Dispensary

1. LivWell Enlightened Health
2. Natures Herbs & Wellness – Greeley Rec.
3. Smokey’s 420 House

Best Pet Store

1. J & T Feeds
2. PetSmart
3. Humane Society of Weld County

Best Shoe Store

1. Florio’s Shoes
2. Famous Footwear and 2. Bells Running/Walking

Best Sporting Goods Store

1. Garretson’s Sport Center
2. Big 5 Sporting Goods
3. GoJo’s Sports

Best Tack or Farm Store

1. Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply
2. J & T Feeds
3. Tractor Supply Co

Best Thrift Store

1. Arc Thrift Store
2. Bargain Box
3. The Goodwill

Best Tire Shop

1. M & O Tires
2. Discount Tire
3. Les Schwab Tire Center

Sports and Recreation ^

Best Bowling Alley

1. Highland Park Lanes
2. Chipper’s Classic Lanes

Best Community Park

1. Glenmere Park
2. Bittersweet Park
3. Aven’s Village Playground

Best Golf Course

1. Boomerang Links Golf Course
2. Highland Hills Golf Course
3. Greeley Country Club

Best Recreation Center

1. Greeley Family FunPlex
2. Work Out West Health & Recreation Center
3. Greeley Recreation Center

Best Swimming Pool or Waterpark

1. Greeley Family FunPlex
2. Discovery Bay Pool
3. Hillside Pool