2018 Best of Delano
These were the winners chosen by local
voters in the 2018 Best of Delano Area
promotion conducted by Delano Herald
Journal. Watch for voting this summer in
the next contest, which will include some
additional categories.
FOOD AND DRINK
Burgers - Dave’s Town Club
Pizza - Dave’s Town Club
Ice Cream - Delano Dairy Queen
Sandwiches - Delano Subway
Seafood - The King House Restaurant and
Bar
Breakfast - Edie Mae’s
Brewery/Craft Beer - Lupine Brewing
Company
Coffee - Bridge House Coffee & Cafe
Winery - Buffalo Rock Winery
Bar - Dave’s Town Club
Happy Hour - Dave’s Town Club
Outdoor Dining Location - Dave’s Town
Club
Ethnic Restaurant - El Molcajete
Fast Food - Delano Dairy Queen
Slush/Ice Drinks - Delano Dairy Queen
RECREATION
Golf Course - Pioneer Creek Golf Course
Bowling Alley - Delano Lanes &
Entertainment Center
Live Music Venue - Delano Lanes &
Entertainment Center
Theatre - Emagine Delano
Fitness Center - My Bodyshop Fitness Center
Dance Studios - Star Seekers Production
Boat/Marine Dealer/Services - Foster Bros.
Marine
Meat Raffle - Dave’s Town Club
Sports Team - Delano Tigers (school)
Local Sports Venue - Delano Hockey Arena
Park - Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
AUTOMOTIVE
Auto Parts - Delano Auto Parts - NAPA
Auto Repair/Service - Al’s Repair Center
Auto Dealership - Davis Chevrolet of Delano
Car Salesperson - Tom Cook, Davis
Chevrolet of Delano
Auto Body Shop - Harwood’s Body Shop
Car Wash - Flippin’ Bill’s
FINANCIAL
Bank - Minnesota Lakes Bank
Mortgage Lender - Minnesota Lakes Bank
Financial Advisor/Planner - Jason Dreger,
Ameriprise Financial Services
Income Tax Preparation - Jeanne M. Matter,
CPA Ltd.
Accounting Firm - Jeanne M. Matter, CPA
Ltd.
Insurance Agency - State Farm Insurance,
Delano
Insurance Agent - Bryce Deter
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Plumber - Scherer Plumbing & Heating
Electrician - Sure Electric, Mound
Construction Contractor - Ox Builders,
Cokato
Carpet Cleaning - CleanSpace
Landscaping - Hantho Outdoor Services,
Rockford
Lawn Service - Jenco Property Maintenance
Painting Contractor - Pintex Painting
Roofing Contractor - All Around - Charles
Thayer
Tree Services Contractor - Emery’s Tree
Services
Excavator - Hayes & Sons Excavating,
Maple Plain
Cement Contractor - Cemstone Products
Co., Delano
Apartment Building - Hidden Cove
Apartments, Buffalo
Senior Housing - The Legacy of Delano
Real Estate Company - RE/MAX Edge,
Vanderlinde Group
Real Estate Agent - Jeff Vanderlinde
SERVICES
Hair Salon - Roots Salon
Hair Stylist - Doreen Shrode, Doreen’s Hair
Design
Massage - Liz’s Massage Studio
Tanning - My Bodyshop Fitness Center
Attorney - Daryl MacLean, MacLean Law
Office
Catering - Red’s Cafe & Catering, Montrose
Child Care - Tiger Kids Club, Delano
Community Education
Preschool - Wee Tiger Preschool, Delano
Community Education
Photographer - Joe McDonald
Storage Facility - D&K Storage
Veterinarian - Delano Veterinary Clinic
Church - Crow River Church
Website Services - Strategic Graphics
Computer Service - Copo Computers,
Rockford
Funeral Home - Iten Funeral Home
Senior Citizens Services - Delano Senior
Center
Public Meeting Space - Delano American
Legion
Bus Service - Stahlke Bus Services
Embroidery - Bagy Jo, Inc.
Garage Door Service - JLR Garage Door
Service
Garbage/Waste Removal - Randy’s
Sanitation
Teacher - Leah Peterson and Meredith
Huikko, Delano Elementary School
Pet Grooming - Bubbles & Bows Pet Services
Place for Children’s Party - Delano
Splashpad
Cleaning Service - CleanSpace
Delivery/Shipping - The UPS Store, Buffalo
MEDICAL
Eye Doctor/Optometrist - Delano Eye Clinic
Denist/Orthodontist - Delano Dental
Medical Doctor - Gretchen Soberay,
Ridgeview Clinic
Medical Specialist - Jeffrey Mair, Twin Cities
Orthopedics
Chiropractor - Rinne Chiropractic Clinic
Pharmacy - Coborn’s Pharmacy
Clinic - Ridgeview Delano Clinic & Urgent
Care
Emergency/Urgent Care - Ridgeview
Delano Clinic & Urgent Care
Counseling - Solace Counseling Associates
SHOPPING/RETAIL
Convenience Store - Flippin’ Bill’s
TV Service Provider - Spectrum Services
Subscription TV Service - Spectrum Services
Food Retailer - Coborn’s Marketplace
Telephone Company - Spectrum Services
Cell Phone Service - Verizon Wireless
Internet Service - Spectrum Services
Flowers/Florist - Delano Floral and Gifts
Agriculture Products Dealer - Spike’s Feed,
Seed & Pet Supply
Orchard - Apple Jack Orchard
Off-Sale Liquor Store - Delano Wine & Spirits
Sign Company - Vital Signs
Printing Company - Delano Printing
Sporting Goods Retailer - All Seasons Sports
Glass Repair - J&J Glass
Hardware - Delano True Value
Rental Equipment - Delano Rental
Thrift Store - Love INC Heartland
Antiques - Vintage on Bridge
Gift Shop - Delano Floral and Gifts
Memorials/Monuments - Braham Gilmer
Monument Co., Howard Lake
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Best Local Employer - Landscape Structures
Best Overall Business - Landscape Structures
Uncategorized Favorite - Delano Public
Library
Official Guide to DELANO 2019