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Shop local, shop small shop with an eye toward the future
Small businesses are absolutely the backbone of the local economy, and the Readers’ Choice awards is one way we at the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post recognize their efforts.
Gillespie County businesses have struggled through a pandemic and natural disasters, which include a freeze, fires, drought and floods and the newspaper wanted a way to let readers show their appreciation to our hard-working small businesses.
“We are proud to give support to our local businesses during these trying economic times,” said Cindy Clark, Standard-Radio Post advertising director. “We congratulate the winners and thank all who made nominations and participated in our sixth annual contest.”
The online contest tallied over 10,000 votes in 180 catego-
ries for the town’s favorite foods, drinks, servers, services and much more.
“We hope everyone supports our small businesses with their gift purchases this holiday season,” said Publisher Ken Esten Cooke. “‘Shopping Small’ helps benefit locals more than the national chain stores.”
While small business owners and managers don’t make the cover of Fortune Magazine, they contribute in so many ways to build up their communities. They employ people, they utilize local services and they give to local charitable causes — everything from giving to the needy, to helping our schools, to Little League and livestock shows.
Inside these pages readers can see the many things that make Fredericksburg and Gillespie County so very special.
HALL OF FAME
5+ TIME READERS' CHOICE WINNERS
ANIMAL
BEST PET BOARDING
1. Paws and Claws Pet Resort
2. Breeze Grooming and All Pet Care
3. Kellie’s Doggie Country Resort
BEST PET GROOMER
1. Breeze Grooming and All Pet Care
2. Paws and Claws Pet Resort
3. Kellie’s Doggie Country Resort
BEST PET SITTER/ WALKER
1. Patience Franzten
2. Ann Beathge
3. Bradley Yarbrough
BEST PET SUPPLIES
1. Lochte Feed and General Store
2. Tractor Supply
3. Dogologie
BEST VETERINARIAN
LARGE ANIMAL
1. Dr. Amy Jo Pilmer, Hill Country Veterinary Clinic
2. Dr. Pat O’Neil, Pedernales
Veterinary Center
3. Dr. Neal Eckert DVM, Fredericksburg Veterinary Center
BEST VETERINARIAN SMALL ANIMAL
1. Dr. John Metzger, Compassionate Care
Veterinary Hospital
2. Dr. Amy Jo Pilmer, Hill Country Veterinary Clinic
3. Dr. Casey Pitmon, Friendship Veterinary Center
CIVIL SERVANT
BEST FIREFIGHTER
1. Chief Lynn Bizzell
2. Michael Pressler
3. Austin Dreyer
BEST FIRST RESPONDER
1. Amy Burrier
2. Katie Habecker Smith
3. Catherine Crittel Kuhlmann
BEST POLICE OFFICER
1. All of Them
2. Chris Ayala
3. Eric Hinterlach
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
BEST BAND
1. Fredericksburg High School Band
2. Wagon Aces
3. Ben Beckendorf Blues Band
BEST CHILDRENS ATTRACTION
1. Mr. Gatti’s
2. Marktplatz Playground
3. Glassblowing @ Enchanted Fredericksburg Ranch
BEST FESTIVAL
1. Oktoberfest
2. Gillespie County Fair
3. Knights of Columbus BestFest
BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
1. Hondo’s
2. Crossroads Saloon & Steakhouse
3. Grand Central at Milam
BEST MUSICIAN
1. Ben Beckendorf
2. Quincy Harper
3. Anthony Garcia
BEST PARK
1. Enchanted Rock State Park
2. Lady Bird Johnson
Municipal Park
3. Marktplatz
FINANCIAL & BANKING
BANK DRIVE THRU
1. Security State Bank & Trust, Downtown
2. First United Bank 3. Chase Bank
BEST BANK TELLER
1. Kristine Sharon, Security State Bank & Trust
2. Martha Durst, First United Bank
3. Chrissy M.,PNC Bank
BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR
1. Eddie W. Kramer, Security State Bank & Trust Wealth Management
2. Scott Immel
3. Paul White
BEST LOAN OFFICER
1. Susan Behrends, Security State Bank & Trust
2. Kellie Alford, Security State Bank & Trust
3. Amy McRae
BEST MORTGAGE LENDER
1. Taiylor Wiese, Security State Bank & Trust
2. Cynthia Harrison, Security State Bank & Trust
3. Amy McRae, Hill Country Footprint Lending
Good Views and Good News
FOOD & BEVERAGE
BEST APPETIZERS
1. Granite House
2. Hondo’s
3. West End Pizza
BEST ASIAN FOOD
1. Panda Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
2. Asian Garden
3. Thai Y’all TX
BEST BAKERY
1. Clear River Ice Cream, Bakery & Deli
2. Zuly’s Bakery
3. Old German Bakery
BEST BAR
1. 78624 Bar
2. Velvet Lounge
3. The Top
BEST BARTENDER
1. Edwin Chavez, Campo Azul
2. Carlos Aguirre, 78624 Bar
3. Matt Martin, Pecan Grove
BEST BBQ
1. Backwoods BBQ
2. Eaker Bar-B-Q
3. Leroy’s Tex Mex BBQ
BEST BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH
1. Sunset Grill
2. Nurys
3. Old German Bakery
BEST BREWERY
1. Alstadt Brewery
2. Fredericksburg Brewing Co.
3. Belly Up Brew Pub
BEST BURGERS
1. Pecan Grove Store
2. Alamo Springs Cafe
3. Burger Burger
BEST CATERING COMPANY
1. Backwoods BBQ
2. Woerner Warehouse
3. Vivere Catering
BEST CHEF
1. Henry Gutkin, Private Chef
2. Ross Burtwell, Cabernet Grill
Texas Wine Country Restaurant
3. Leo Aguirre, Eat Fredericksburg Texas
BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
1. Hitching Post
2. Hilltop Cafe
3. Backwoods BBQ
BEST CHIPS/SALSA/ QUESO
1. Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar
2. Los Tios
3. Hilda’s Tortillas
BEST CHOCOLATE/CANDY
1. Hill Country Chocolate
2. Chocolat
3. Quintessential Chocolates
BEST COFFEE
1. Java Ranch Coffee & Provisions
2. Caliche Coffee & Roasters
3. Sure Shot, Mobile Espresso Bar
BEST DESSERT/ PASTRY
1. Woerner Warehouse
2. Zuly’s Bakery
3. Pritzer Sweet Shop
BEST DINNER
1. Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant
2. Granite House Lounge & Restaurant
3. Los Tios
BEST FAST FOOD DRIVE THRU
1. Chick-Fil-A
2. Whataburger
3. Chicken Express
BEST FOOD TRUCK
1. CC’s Tortas
2. Dos Hermanitas Kitchen
3. Las Nury’s BEST GERMAN FOOD
Bella Sera
1. Friedhelm’s Bavarian Inn Restaurant & Bar
2. Der Lindenbaum German Restaurant
3. Altdorf Biergarten German Restaurant
LIQUOR STORE
BEST LOCAL WINERY
1. Slate Theory Winery
2. Texas Heritage Vineyard
3. Becker Vineyards Winery
BEST LUNCH
1. Woerner Warehouse
2. Vaudeville
3. Fresh Pickens Market
BEST MARGARITAS
1. Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar
2. Hondo’s
3. Los Tios
BEST MEAT MARKET
1. Dutchman’s
2. HEB
3. Opa’s Smoke Haus
BEST MEXICAN FOOD
1. Campo Azul
Mexican Grill & Bar
2. Los Tios
3.Hilda’s
BEST PEACH ORCHARD
1. Eckhardt Orchards
2. Jenschke Orchards
3. Vogel Orchards
BEST PIZZA
1. EZ PZ Pizza
2. West End Pizza Company
3. Bella Sera
BEST ROAD SIDE
PRODUCE STAND
1. Eckhardt Orchards
2. Jenschke Orchards
3. Vogel Orchard
BEST SALAD
1. EZ PZ Pizza
2. Gatti’s
3. West End Pizza Company
BEST SANDWICHES
1. Woerner Warehouse
2. Jersey Mike’s Subs
3. Fresh Pickens
BEST SEAFOOD
1. Martini’s Seafood House
2. Granite House
3. Cabarnet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant
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BEST STEAK
1. Backwoods BBQ
2. Cabarnet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant
3. Hitchin’ Post Steakhouse
BEST SUSHI
1. Panda Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
2. HEB
3. Asian Garden
BEST TACOS
1. Campo Azul Mexican Grill & Bar
2. Leroy’s Tex Mex BBQ
3. Taqueria Machetes
BEST WAIT STAFF
1. Cabarnet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant
2. Los Tios
3. West End Pizza Company
BEST WINE TASTING ROOM
1. Slate Theory Winery
2. Texas Heritage Winery
3. William Chris Vineyard
BEST WINGS
1. Pecan Grove Store
2. West End Pizza Company
3. Hidden Hideaway On Main
HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS
BEST ACUPUNCTURIST
1. Kimberly Kraus, Rising Sun Acupuncture
2. Natalie Knight, Fredericksburg Acupuncture
BEST BARBER
1. David, Timeless Trimz
2. Pedro Guadarrama
3. Morgan Kunz
BEST BARBERSHOP
1. Fredericksburg Barbershop
2. Family Haircuts Barbershop
3. Timeless Trimz Barbershop
BEST COSMETICS/ MAKEUP
1. Kinsey Temperton
2. Cassidy Foster
3. Magalay Aguilar
BEST ESTHETICIANS
1. Karen Cook
2. Dana Mendoza
3. Beauty on the Burg
BEST FITNESS CENTER/GYM
1. CrossFit FBG
2. Create Healthy Wellness Center
3. Hugelland CrossFit
BEST HAIR SALON
1. Laratta’s Hair Haus
2. Mane Attraction
3. Platinum Hair Design
BEST HAIR STYLIST
1. Jade Gallander
2. Amy Beyer
3. Cassidy Foster
BEST HEALTH FOOD/ VITAMIN
1. Natural Grocers
2. Fredericksburg Nutrition
3. HEB
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST
1. Marisol Salinas
2.Trisha Grobe
3. Amy Heimann
BEST NAIL SALON
1. Natural Nails & Spa
2. US Nails
3. PAINT Nail Bar
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
1. Cole Smith
2. Chelcie Schroeder
3. Aaron Anderegg
BEST SKINCARE COMPANY
1. Fredericksburg Essentials
BEST SPA
1. Acacia Spa
2. Hill Country Herb Garden Spa
3. FredSpa Massage Therapy
BEST SKINCARE PRACTITIONER
1. Brianna Salinas, Acacia Spa
2.Dana Mendoza - Beauty on the Burg
3. Paula Dean
HOME & GARDEN
APARTMENTS
1. Ten19 Apartments
2. Barons Park Apartments
3. Orchard Grove Apartments
ARCHITECT
1. Stanley Klein
2. Mustard Architects
3. Whitney Koch
BUILDING SUPPLY HARDWARE STORE
1. Biedermann’s Ace Hardware
2. Sutherlands
3. Dittmar Lumber
CARPET CLEANING
1. Expert Carpet Cleaning
2. Hill Country Carpet Cleaning
3. Steam Master Cleaning
CLEANING/JANITORIAL
1. Biedernmann’s Ace Hardware
2. Olga’s Cleaning Service
3. Klein’s Cleaning Service
CONCRETE
1. Anderson Outdoor Incorporated
2. Johnny Sanchez Concrete
3. Vinyard Concrete
Best Handyman/ Painting Services
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CONTRACTOR HOME
BUILDER
1. Laughlin Homes & Restoration
2. Anderson Outdoor Inc.
3. Fleener Building Co.
CUSTOM
COUNTERTOP
1. Braunbach Granite
2. Schumann Granite
3. Enchanted Rock Granite Fabricators
ELECTRICIAN
1. Stasny Electric LLC
2. Itz Electric
3. KJW Electric
EXTERMINATOR/ PEST CONTROL
1. Noble Knight Pest Solutions
2. Hill Country Pest Control
3. Falco Pest Management
FLOORING STORE
1.The Inside Story
2. Kerr Quality
Tile & Stone
FURNITURE STORE
1. Auer Haus
2. Carol Hicks Bolton
3. Mattress By Appointment Fredericksburg
GARDEN CENTER/ NURSERY
1. Friendly Natives
2. HEB
3. Anderson Outdoor Inc
HANDYMAN/ PAINTING SERVICE
1. Ace Handyman
2. Blackwater Painting
3. Wil Bourquin Services
HEATING/AC SERVICES
1. 72 Degrees AC, Heating & Plumbing
2. Hill Country Refrigeration
3. Itz Electric
HOME DECOR
1. Auer Haus
2. Circle E Candles
3. Slaughter Design Studio
INTERIOR DESIGNER
1. Jennifer Eggleston, Cottage Industry
2. Buffy Frantzen, Inside Story
3. Slaughter Design Studio
IRRIGATION COMPANY
1. Anderson Outdoor Inc.
2. Josh Buss Irrigation
3. Water Works
Sprinkler Co.
LANDSCAPING COMPANY
1. Anderson Outdoor Inc.
2. A New Lawn
3. AA+ Lawn & Haus Services LLC
LAWN
CARE SERVICES
1. Anderson Outdoor Inc
2. A New Lawn
3. Hill Country Tree Services LLC
LUMBER YARD
1. Sutherlands
2. Dittmar Lumber
3. Builder’s First Source
MOVING COMPANY
1. Affordable Movers
2. A&L Moving
PAINT SUPPLY STORE
1. Sherwin Williams
2. Biedermann’s Ace Hardware
3. Inside Story
PLUMBING COMPANY
1. Reeh Plumbing
2. Arizola Plumbing
3. 72 Degrees AC, Heating & Plumbing
PROPANE COMPANY
1. Vapo Propane
2. Hill Country Propane
ROOFING COMPANY
1. SK Roofing
2. Nixon Roofing
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
1. Keese’s Small Engine Repair
2. Fredericksburg Tire and Auto
3. Fredericksburg Outdoor Power
SWIMMING POOL
COMPANY
1. H20 Pool Cleaning Services
2. Perfect Touch
3. The Pool Life
TREE TRIMMING
1. Superior Tree Care 2. Hill Country Tree Services LLC 3. A New Lawn
WINDOW/DOOR
COMPANY 1. Hill Country Windows and Doors
Voted Best Apartments
2025READERS’CHOICE
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BED & BREAKFAST
1. Heiser Haus
2. Laurel Court Cottages
3. Cotton Gin Village
HOTEL/MOTEL
1. Hangar Hotel
2. The Albert
3. Cotton Gin Village
LODGING MEDICAL
RV/CAMPGROUND
1. The Vineyards of Fredericksburg RV Park
2. Lady Bird RV Park
3. Texas Wine Country
Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
GUEST
HOUSE RESERVATION SERVICE
1. Gastehaus Schmidt
2. Absolute Charm
3. Laurel Court Cottages
ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER
1. The Fullbrook Center
ASSISTED LIVING CENTER/REHAB CENTER/ RETIREMENT CENTER
1. Knopp Healthcare & Rehab
2. Heritage Place at Fredericksburg
3. Fredericksburg Nursing Home
CARDIOLOGIST
1. Dr. Kevin Gallagher
2. Dr. Matthew Jepsen
3. Dr. Noah Greene
CHIROPRACTOR
1. Dr. Joe Palmer, FBG
Chriopractic & Wellness
2. Dickerson Chriopractic & Acupuncture
3. Emily Morales Ball, Foundation Chiropractic
EMERGENCY CARE
1. Fredericksburg Dentistry
2. Methodist Hill Country ER
3. Peterson Urgent Care Fredericksburg
EYE DOCTOR
1. Dr. Heather Anderegg
2. Dr. Ann Pluenneke
3. Dr. Shelly Blaker
FAMILY PRACTICE DOCTOR
1. Dr. Rad Kothman
2. Dr. Kristi Stafford
3. Dr. John Ramsay
GENERAL DENTAL OFFICE
1. Fredericksburg Dentistry
2. Kovar Dentistry
3. Hoerster Dentistry
GENERAL DENTIST
1. Dr. Jay Lindsay
2. Dr. Lance Kovar
3. Dr. Zachary Hoerster
HEARING CARE/ AUDIOLOGIST
1. Dr. Erick Hicks - Hill Country
2. Dr. Erin Leshikar - Sinus and ENT Center of Texas
3. New Sound Hearing Aid Center
HOSPICE CARE
1. Methodist Hill Country Hospice
2. Ave Maria Hospice
3. Votive Hospice
IN HOME CARE
1. Methodist Hill Country Home Care
2. Enhabit Home Health
3. Cornerstone Caregiver
INPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1. Kelle Rodriguez PT
2. Monte Koennecke
3. Angela Fiedler
MEDICAL CLINIC
1. Cornerstone Clinic
2. Fredericksburg Medical Clinic
3. Frontera Healthcare
MEDICAL SUPPLY STORE
1. Fredericksburg Medical Equipment
2. Prescription Lab
3. Hoerster Dentistry
NURSE
1. Madonna Beyer
2. Jessica Herrera
3. Diana Rosa RN
ORTHODONTIST
1. Dr. Robert Bourquein
2. Fredericksburg Orthodontics
OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1. Frank Mills
2. Jeremy Harrison
3. Andy McDonald
PEDIATRICIAN
1. Andrea Bray, MD
2. Kristi Stafford, MD
3. Dr. Rick Dulaney
PHARMACY
1. HEB Pharmacy
2. ValuMed
3. Prescription Lab
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1. Jeremy Harrison
2. Kelle Rodriguez PT
3. Andy McDonald
RETAIL
ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES
1. Red Baron Antique Mall
2. Antique Mall of Fredericksburg
3. Shops on Llano
ART GALLERY
1. Slate Theory Winery
2. Purple Shack Makers Gallery @ EFR
3. Insight Gallery
BOUTIQUE
1. Loca on Main
2. Zertz
3. Baylie Paige Boutique
CBD STORE
1. Tejas Smoke Depot
2. The Peach Basket
3. Pharm Road Wellness Centers
CHILDREN’S APPAREL
1. Loca on Main
2. Fredericksburg Natural Baby + Kids
3. Liebeskind Children’s Boutique
CUSTOM APPAREL
1. Loca on Main
2. Blue Ribbon
3. T-Shirts Etcetera
GIFT SHOP
1. Loca on Main
2. Jypsy Sisters
3. The Seasons
JEWELRY STORE
1. Loca on Main
2. Segner’s Jewelers
3. James Avery
LOCAL ARTIST
1. Keely Corona
2. Cody Blain Jones
3. Ben Beckendorf
MATTRESS STORE
1. Mattress by Appointment Fredericksburg
2. Mattress Firm
THRIFT/RETAIL/ CONSIGNMENT
1. St. Vincent De Paul
2. Schaetze Haus
3. Shops on Llano
TOBACCO/CIGAR/ VAPING STORE
1. Tejas Smoke Depot
2. Tabak Haus
3. Fog Haus
WESTERN WEAR STORE
1. Loca on Main
2. Lochte Feed and General Store
3. Texas Jack Wild West
FIRST PLACE
SCHOOL & LEARNING
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
1. St. Mary’s School
2. Bethany Preschool
3. Heritage School After School Program
CHILDCARE
1. Kindernest Montessori School
2. Bethany Pre School
3. Little Peaches
DANCE STUDIO
1. Ms. Rhonda’s School of Dance
2. Relevè Dance Studio
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
1. Karyn Rode
2. Jeretta West
3. JaNay Wise
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
1. Kristy Danz
2. Coach Ken Smith
3. Carrie Grona
SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/
BOOKKEEPING/TAX FIRM
1. Bookkeeping & Tax Solutions
2. Geistweidt & Figer
3. Neffendorf & Blocker
ATTORNEY
1. Cristol Schoessow
2. Cheryl Crenwelge
3. Gayle Schoessow
COMPUTER/IT SUPPORT
1. Fredericksburg Computer Services
2. Weaver Technologies
3. Mike Hogan
CONVENIENCE STORE
1. Stagecoach Stop
2. Mini Mart on North Llano
3. Halftime/Bigs
DEER PROCESSING
1. Stonewall Smokehouse
2. A & J Deer Processing
3. Rabke’s Table Ready Meats
DRY CLEANERS/LAUNDRY
1. Local Dry Cleaning & Laundry
2. Spring Cleaners
EVENT/WEDDING
PLANNER
1. Josie Sokoloff - Tie the Knot
2. Taylor Bible
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
1. Clay Smith
2. Robbi Rhodes
3. Bonnie Oreka
PRIVATE/PAROCHIAL
1. St. Mary’s Catholic School
2. Heritage School
3. Apogee Fredericksburg
3. Hill Country Bride FARM SUPPLY/IMPLEMENT
1. Lochte Feed and General Store
2. Vogel Tractors
3. Tractor Supply
FLORIST
1. HEB
2. Glashaus Floral
3. River Road Botanicals
INSURANCE AGENCY
1. Billy Johnson State Farm
2. Texas Farm Bureau
3. Keith Stehling
JANITORIAL/MAID SERVICE
1. Billy Burdell
2. Klein Cleaning Service
3. Olga’s Cleaning Service
MASONRY
1. Tamayos Masonry
2. RA Masonry
NON-PROFIT
1. The Needs Council
2. Admiral Nimitz Foundation
3. Friends of Pioneer Memorial Library
PHOTOGRAPHER
1. Sandra Jacoby
2. Robbyn Dodd
3. Stacy Lorraine
PLACE TO
BUY AN ATV
1. Stroeher and Olfers
2. Kubota
RESTORATION
1. Slaughter Design Studio
2. Look Exterior
3. Homeland Pressure Washing
SIGN
MAKER/ PRINTING SERVICE/ PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
1. HCG Signs
2. Engravers Inc
3. Blue Ribbon
STORAGE FACILITY
1. D&D Mini Storage
2. Texan Self Storage
3. Another Closet
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
1. Wine-Heimer Tours LLC
2. Hello Sunshine Transportation
3. Temperton Transport
TRASH HAULING SERVICES
1. Gillespie Waste Services
2. JMD Services
TRAVEL AGENCY
1. Judy’s Land & Sea Travel
2. PRG Elite Travel
WEDDING VENUE
1. La Bonne Vie Ranch
2. Vista Oaks Event Center
3. Hoffman Haus
WINE TOUR COMPANY
1. Kirchman Tours
2. Brookes Bubble Bus
3. Hello Sunshine Transportation
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We are honored to be recognized in the 2025 Fredericksburg Standard Readers’ Choice Awards
Thank you to our community for voting us in as first place winners for BEST HOSPICE CARE and BEST IN-HOME CARE. As well as, BEST PHYSICAL THERAPISTS awarded to JEREMY HARRISON, PT and KELLI RODRIGUEZ, PT.
Finalist recognition given to ANGELA FIEDLER, PT and JESSICA HERRERA, RN.
It is a privilege to serve the Hill Country community.
We greatly appreciate your continued trust and support.