Best Of - Results

Check out the results!

February 27, 2026Updated: March 2, 2026
By Jessica Walker

CategoryName

Winner (2 Names = a tie)

Best Community in Northeast Nebraska

Norfolk

Best Community Event

Downtown Holiday Festival

Best County Fair in 2025

Madison County Fair

Best Local Band

Boundless

Best Radio Station

US92

Best Appetizers

411 Restaurant and Lounge

Best Asian Inspired Dining

Sakura Sushi & Steak House

Best Baked Goods, Pastries, and Confections

4th St. Sweets

Best Barbeque

Smokin Stan's BBQ

Best Breakfast

411 Restaurant and Lounge

Best Brunch

411 Restaurant and Lounge

Best Cup of Coffee

Scooters Coffee

Best Dinner

411 Restaurant and Lounge

Best Drive-Thru Service

Scooters Coffee

Best Fast Food

Culver's

Best Fish Fry

Knights of Columbus

Best Food Truck

Leon Mexican Restaurant

Best French Fries

Runza

Best Hamburger

Runza

Best Ice Cream

Culver's

Best Italian Food

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

Best Lunch

The Granary

Best Mexican Food

Tu Casa Mexican Restaurant

Best Norfolk Bar

Fenders

Best Norfolk Restaurant

411 Restaurant and Lounge

Best Pizza

NoFo Pizza & Café

Best Prime Rib

Goody's Grille

Best Small Town Bar

The Greenhorn

Best Small Town Restaurant

Wolf's Den

Best Smoothies

Juice Stop

Best Soup, Salad, or Sandwich

Black Cow Fat Pig

Best Sports Bar

Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar

Best Sushi

Sakura Sushi & Steakhouse

Best Wait Staff & Service

The Granary

Best Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Chiropractic Center

Uhlir Chiropractic

Best Dental Care

Dental Wellness Center

Best Massage Therapy

Escape Spa

Best Optometric Care

Unity Eye Centers

Best Orthodontist

Family 1st Dental

Best Patient Care

Northeast Nebraska Physical Therapy

Best Personal Training

YMCA

Best Pharmacy

U-Save Pharmacy

Best Physical Therapy Clinic

Northeast Nebraska Physical Therapy

Best Physician

Dr.Michelle Brtek- Zwiener

Best Ag Equipment, parts and service

Dinkel Implement Co.

Best Appliance Store

Mid City Superstore

Best Car Dealer

Cornhusker Auto Center

Best Carpet Store

Scranton Flooring

Best Convenience Store

Casey’s

Best Door Supplier

Window World

Best Flooring Store (hard surface)

Scranton Flooring

Best Furniture Store

Deet’s Furniture

Best Garden /Nursery Store or Greenhouse

Johansen Greenhouse & Nursery

Best Grocery Store

Lou's Thrifty Way

Best Hardwood Store

Flooring Solutions

Best Health & Wellness Store

Health Works

Best Home Building Center/Supplier

Carhart Lumber

Best Home Décor Store

Magnolias

Best Jewelry Store

Wetzel & Truex

Best Liquor Store

Louie’s Liquor

Best Mattress Store

Deets Furniture

Best Meat Counter

Lou's Thrifty Way

Best Men's Apparel

Renegade Stores

Best Motorcycle & ATV Dealer

Motoplex

Best Roofing

Blu Roofing

Best Shoe Store

Brown's Shoe Fit

 

Hibbett Sports

Tradehome Shoes

Best Siding Supplier

Window World

Best Thrift Store

V'z Oddz and Endz

Best Window Supplier

Window World

Best Accounting Services

McMill CPA & Advisors

Best Auto Body Repair Shop

Marr's Body Shop

Best Auto Mechanical Repairs and Service

Marr's Body Shop

Best Bank

Elkhorn Valley Bank

Best Car Wash

Tommy's Express Car Wash

 

Superior Wash

Best Caterer

Taylormade Catering

Best Customer Service

Northeast Nebraska Physical Therapy

Best Diesel Repair

Norfolk Motor Company

Best Electrician

Abe Electric

Best Esthetician Services

Mirage Salon & MedPpa

Best Financial & Estate Planning Firm

CalmWater Financial Group

 

Elkhorn Valley Bank

Best Fitness Center/Workout Facility

YMCA

Best Florist

Blossom + Birch

Best Golf Course

Kelly’s Country Club

Best Hair Salon/Stylist

Top Knot Salon & Spa

 

Trio Salon & Spa

Best Home Health Care

Circle of Friends

Best Hotel

Norfolk Lodge and Suites

Best Insurance Agent/Agency

Agri-City Insurance

Best Interior Designer

Rardon Design

Best Internet Service Provider

ALLO Fiber

Best Landscaping Service & Design

Green Grass Company

Best Lawn Care

B & L Lawn Services

Best Manicure/Pedicure

Mirage Salon & MedPpa

Best Men's Barber

Royal Image Salon & Spa

Best Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility

Heritage at Fountain Point

Best Pest Control

Kustom Pest Control

Best Pet Boarding & Grooming

Ruffcuts Dog & Cat Grooming

Best Photographer

KP Photography

Best Plumber

Johnson's Plumbing & Heating

Best Real Estate Company/Realtor

Coldwell Banker Dover Realtors

Best Small Engine Repair

3D Power Sports Repair & Sales

Best Tanning Center & Sunless Services

Planet Fitness

Best Tattoo Parlor

Spilled Ink Tattoo

Best Tire Sales, Service & Repair

Graham Tire

 

Norfolk Motor Company

Best Trailer Parts, Repair & Service

Ken's Trailer Sales & Repair

 

Lammers Trailer Repair

Best Transmission Service

Norfolk Transmission

 

Performance Transmission

Best Trash Service

Jesse's Sanitation

Best Travel Agency/Travel Agent

Blue Water Destinations

Best University/College

Northeast Community College

Best Veterinarian Clinic

Companion Animal Clinic

Best Windshield Repair & Replacement

Dan’s Auto Glass Solutions

 

The Windshield Doctors

 

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