2018 Best of Bozeman – RESULTS

Best Antique Store

East Main Trading Company – 35.63%

Antique Barn – 30.99%

Best Appetizer

Montana Ale Works – 21.13%

Copper Whiskey Bar & Grill – 16.45%

Best Art Gallery

Emerson Center – 45.81%

Altitude Gallery – 26.63%

Best Asian Food

Dave’s Sushi – 31.24%

Sweet Chili Asian Bistro – 22.69%

Best ATV/Motor Sports Store

Summit Motor Sports – 28.61%

Big Boys Toys – 26.17%

Best Authentic Montana Ambiance

The Western Cafe – 19.51%

Stacey’s Old Faithful Bar & Steakhouse – 16.92%

Best Auto Body Repair

A&D Auto Body – 44.07%

Big Sky Collision – 14.51%

Best Automotive Repair

Ressler Motors – 16.13%

Farr Automotive – 11.85%

Best Bakery

Wild Crumb – 39.40%

Granny’s Gourmet Donuts – 13.97%

Best Bank

First Security Bank – 17.01%

First Interstate Bank – 15.57%

Best Bar

Plonk – 14.27%

Copper Whiskey Bar & Grill – 11.20%

Best Bar Food

Montana Ale Works – 23.35%

Copper Whiskey Bar & Grill – 13.97%

Best Barber Shop

The Barber Shop and Shaving Parlor – 31.25%

Elkhorn Barbershop – 15.83%

Best BBQ

Bar 3 BBQ – 45.70%

Blue Smoke Food Truck – 25.40%

Best Beer Selection

Bozeman Taproom – 30.97%

Montana Ale Works – 30.07%

Best Bike Shop

Owenhouse Cycling – 22.65%

Bangtail Bike & Ski – 20.02%

Best Bookstore

Country Bookshelf – 59.36%

Vargo’s Jazz City – 20.46%

Best Breakfast

Jam! – 21.71%

Nova Cafe – 16.90%

Best Brewery

MAP Brewing Company – 26.60%

Bridger Brewing Company – 24.78%

Best Burger

Backcountry Burger Bar – 14.50%

Montana Ale Works – 12.67%

Best Car Dealer

Ressler Motors – 36.40%

Billion Auto Center – 15.10%

Best Casual Dining

Montana Ale Works – 23.20%

Dave’s Sushi – 16.05%

Best Chef

Saffron Table – 16.85%

Montana Ale Works – 15.20%

Best City Park

Peets Hill / Burke Park – 24.95%

Lindley Park – 20.57%

Best Clothing Store

Revolvr Menswear – 14.46%

The Root – 11.40%

Best Cocktails

Plonk – 37.98%

Open Range – 14.34%

Best Coffee

Cold Smoke Coffeehouse – 13.43%

Zocalo Coffee House – 12.01%

Best Coffee HUT

Higher Ground Coffee for a Cause – 38.31%

The Mud Hut Espresso – 18.21%

Best Coffeehouse

Cold Smoke Coffeehouse – 22.69%

Zocalo Coffee House – 18.12%

Best Convenience Store

Heeb’s East Main Grocery – 39.66%

Joe’s Parkway – 23.21%

Best Craft/Hobby Store

Michaels – 45.42%

Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts – 15.89%

Best Dance studio

Montana Ballet Company – 22.42%

Tanya’s Dance company – 19.30%

Best Day Spa

Bozeman Hot Springs – 31.48%

The Loft Spa – 25.58%

Best Dessert

Wild Crumb – 34.22%

Montana Ale Works – 17.00%

Best Distillery

Bozeman Spirits Distillery – 35.34%

Wildrye Distilling – 31.98%

Best Donuts / Pastries

Granny’s Gourmet Donuts – 58.80%

Wild Crumb – 18.14%

Best ECO-Friendly products

Community Food Co-op – 56.86%

Planet Natural – 12.04%

Best Event Venue

The Rialto Theater – 36.82%

Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture – 14.13%

Best Festival

SLAM Festival – 26.51%

Sweet Pea Festival – 26.06%

Best Fine Dining

Blackbird Kitchen – 17.56%

Open Range – 12.65%

Best Florist

Labellum – 27.43%

Langohr’s Flowerland – 25.56%

Best Fly Fishing Shop

The River’s Edge – 43.16%

Montana Troutfitters – 30.54%

Best Food Truck / Cart

Mo’ Bowls – 22.00%

Victory Taco – 19.07%

Best Frame Shop

Old Main Gallery – 40.51%

The Frugal Frame Shop – 31.25%

Best Furniture Store

UFS (Used Furniture Store) – 24.75%

Gallatin Valley Furniture Carpet One – 14.89%

Best Garden Shop / Nursery

Cashman Nursery & Landscaping – 52.31%

Planet Natural – 17.60%

Best Golf Course

Bridger Creek Golf Course – 44.46%

Riverside Country Club – 22.70%

Best Grocery Store

Town & Country Foods – 43.90%

Rosauers – 21.92%

Best Gym/Fitness Center

The Ridge Athletic Club – 36.35%

Spire Climbing Center – 14.16%

Best Hair Salon

Theory Hair Salon – 28.89%

The Loft Spa – 14.35%

Best Hangover Food Cure

Western Cafe – 46.25%

Bagelworks – 17.14%

Best Happy Hour

Montana Ale Works – 13.40%

Copper Whiskey Bar & Grill – 9.50%

Best Hardware Store

Owenhouse Ace Hardware – 75.87%

Kenyon Noble – 22.47%

Best Hiking Trail

Lava Lake – 27.79%

Drinking Horse – 22.85%

The M – 18.53%

South Cottonwood – 14.65%

Best Ice Cream Shop

Victory Taco – 24.96%

Sweet Peaks – 17.41%

Best Indian Food

Saffron Table – 70.35%

Mirch Masala – 14.30%

Best Inexpensive Restaurant (less than $10 person)

The Roost – 23.75%

Taco Montes – 15.45%

Best Italian Food (correction: it’s a TIE!)

Blacksmith Italian – 32.71%

Fresco Cafe – 32.71%

Best Jogging Trail

Peets Hill – 34.91%

Sourdough Trail – 31.27%

Best Juice Bar

Community Food Co-op – 46.90%

Nutshell Natural – 20.94%

Best Karaoke

Eagles Club – 37.39%

Bar IX – 17.85%

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant

MacKenzie River Pizza – 29.83%

Fuddruckers – 25.34%

Best Korean Food

I-Ho’s Korean Grill – 52.29%

Whistle Pig Korean – 47.20%

Best Late Night Grub

Tarantino’s Pizzeria – 25.02%

Taco Montes – 21.25%

Best Live Theater

The Ellen Theatre – 46.25%

Verge Theater – 19.90%

Best Local Band / Entertainer

Pinky & The Floyd – 29.84%

The Clintons – 10.14%

Best Local Beer (Flavor)

Salmon Fly Honey Rye – 27.04%

Bozone Amber – 14.58%

Best Local Beer Crafter

MAP Brewing Company – 32.49%

Bridger Brewing Company – 23.26%

Best Local Event

Bogert Farmers Market – 24.35%

Music on Main – 23.37%

Best Lunch

Bridger Brewing Company – 8.80%

Starky’s Authentic Americana – 4.90%

Best Mexican Food

Fiesta Mexicana – 26.66%

La Tinga – 17.91%

Best Music Venue

The Rialto Theater – 38.32%

Filling Station – 20.42%

Best Musical Instrument Store

Music Villa – 76.45%

Eckroth Music – 22.59%

Best New Restaurant

Backcountry Burger Bar – 26.48%

Lot G Cafe – 22.13%

Best Nightlife

Plonk – 24.51%

Rocking R Bar – 19.56%

Best Nonprofit

Heart of the Valley – 28.06%

Eagle Mount – 14.58%

Best Oil Change

Ressler Quick Lube – 21.32%

Speedy Lube – 18.11%

Best Outdoor Activity

Hiking – 36.63%

Skiing/snowboarding – 20.65%

Best Outdoor Gear Shop

REI – 28.54%

Bob Wards Sports & Outdoors – 16.14%

Best Outdoor Patio

MAP Brewery Company – 28.09%

Crystal Bar Rooftop – 13.39%

Best Overnight or Weekend Getaway

Chico Hot Springs – 58.69%

Yellowstone National Park – 27.09%

Best Package Liquor Store

Montana Spirits and Wine – 41.77%

Cat’s Paw – 29.85%

Best Pet Groomer

Dee-O-Gee – 60.41%

PetSmart – 13.57%

Best Pizza

Bridger Brewing Company – 19.64%

Pizza Campania – 16.41%

Best Place for a First Date

Dave’s Sushi – 21.05%

Montana Ale Works – 16.02%

Best Place for a Massage

The Loft Spa – 27.50%

Canyon River Spa – 22.90%

Best Place for a New Traffic Light

Peach and Rouse – 27.28%

Durston and Ferguson – 23.70%

Best Place for Family Fun

Museum of the Rockies – 37.85%

Bozeman Hot Springs – 23.39%

Best Place for Gifts for Her

Hey Day – 57.82%

Tart – 11.87%

Alara – 11.87%

Best Place for Gifts for Him

Revolvr – 34.17%

REI – 29.60%

Best Place for Girls Night Out

Plonk – 56.01%

Montana Ale Works – 11.17%

Best Place for Guy’s Night Out

Copper Whiskey Bar – 33.66%

Spectators Bar and Grill – 19.46%

Best Place for Kids’ Activities

Museum of the Rockies – 69.58%

Children’s Museum of Bozeman – 27.81%

Best Place for Meat

The Meat Shoppe – 27.96%

Town & Country Foods – 15.35%

Best Place for Pet Supplies

Dee-O-Gee – 35.53%

Murdoch’s – 27.00%

Best Place to Eat Seafood

Dave’s Sushi – 39.75%

Montana Fish Company – 22.70%

Best Place to Shop for Seafood

Costco – 29.37%

Bozeman Community food Co-op – 28.07%

Best Place for Unique Gifts

Heyday – 39.98%

Cactus Records – 23.65%

Best Place to Buy Jewelry

Miller’s Jewelry – 30.64%

Alara – 24.71%

Best Place to Dance

Rocking R Bar – 20.95%

Eagles Club – 20.85%

Best Place to Experience Nature

Hyalite – 50.29%

Yellowstone – 47.37%

Best Place to Meet Singles

Bar IX – 24.55%

Rocking R Bar – 22.62%

Best Place to take your Dog

Gallatin Regional Park – 29.46%

Peet’s Hill – 15.68%

Best Radio DJ

Dave and Amy – 19.22%

Michelle Wolf – 14.53%

Best Radio Station

91.9 KGLT – 28.75%

100.7 XL Country – 18.77%

Best Record / CD Store

Cactus Records – 85.06%

Vargo’s Jazz City and Books – 13.79%

Best Restaurant

Montana Ale Works – 17.70%

Blackbird Kitchen – 12.92%

Best Restaurant Service

Montana Ale Works – 25.65%

Dave’s Sushi – 18.46%

Best River

Madison River – 35.84%

Gallatin River – 35.55%

Yellowstone River – 21.97%

Best Running Shoe Store

Bozeman Running Company – 64.75%

Schnee’s Boots, Shoes & Outdoors – 24.22%

Best Sandwich

Pickle Barrel – 20.04%

Wild Crumb – 15.23%

Best Shoe Store

Schnee’s Boots, Shoes & Outdoors – 74.41%

Famous Footwear – 12.79%

Best Ski Area

Bridger Bowl Ski Area – 69.10%

Big Sky Resort – 24.38%

Best Sports Equipment Store

REI – 29.89%

Bob Wards Sports & Outdoors – 19.47%

Best Sports Pub

Spectators Bar and Grill – 31.26%

Pour House – 17.47%

Best Steak

Sir Scott’s Oasis – 25.43%

Open Range – 19.61%

Best Store to Buy Beer

Town & Country Foods – 42.95%

Rosauers – 20.93%

Best Sushi

Dave’s Sushi Off Main – 59.56%

Seven Sushi – 19.90%

Best T.V. Evening News Show

KBZK-CBS – 55.86%

KTVM-NBC – 20.33%

Best T.V. Morning News Show

KBZK-CBS – 53.78%

KTVM-NBC – 22.27%

Best Take-Out

Naked Noodle – 26.37%

Rice Fine Thai Cuisine – 23.91%

Best Tasting Room

MAP Brewing Company – 39.98%

Bridger Brewing Company – 18.17%

Best Tattoo Studio

East Main Ink – 42.60%

Bozeman’s Tattoo Alley – 16.07%

Best Teahouse

Townshend’s Teahouse – 98.21%

Best Thrift Store

Sacks of Bozeman – 34.11%

Goodwill Industries – 24.44%

Best Timed Foot Race

Run to the Pub – 58.11%

Huffing for Stuffing – 31.21%

Best Trail

Lava Lake – 27.57%

Drinking Horse – 23.19%

South Cottonwood – 16.01%

The M – 13.97%

Best Use of Taxpayers’ Money

Schools – 33.59%

Roads – 23.20%

Trails – 16.02%

Bike Lanes – 14.18%

City Parks – 11.57%

Best Used Furniture Store

UFS (Used Furniture Store) – 43.43%

East Main Trading Co. – 21.44%

Best Veterinary

Baxter Creek Veterinary Hospital – 17.84%

Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital – 16.59%

Best Video Rental Store

Movie Lovers – 56.51%

RedBox – 31.87%

Best Wine Shop

Montana Spirits and Wine – 34.78%

The Wine Gallery – 26.47%

Best Yoga Studio

Sumits Hot Yoga – 23.80%

Your Yoga – 22.78%