Welcome to the 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards!
Benzie County is home to a thriving community of nonprofit organizations, family-run legacies, a variety of unique retailers and restaurants and a great community of people.
Businesses are where we work, where we shop, where we get our health concerns treated and where we treat ourselves with a delicious meal or a new vehicle.
The Benzie community is fortunate that we have so many local businesses that have earned our trust, loyalty and continued support. There is a lot to like about the shops, restaurants and service providers that call Benzie County their home.
That’s why the Record Patriot, and our dedicated readers, recognize local businesses through the Readers’ Choice Awards. This is our chance to spotlight our favorites!
Every year we ask readers to help us identify the best of the best. Today, in this magazine, you will learn about this year’s winners. Use this magazine throughout the year when you are considering big projects –like landscaping or getting a new roof – and when you are making smaller decisions, like where you want to go for dinner. Grab a second copy and share that one with your family and friends.
Help us spread the word about all the excellent shopping and dining
opportunities there are in Benzie County. Who knows, maybe they open their own shop here and earn their own Readers’ Choice Award.
The Record Patriot wants to offer a big THANK YOU to our readers for your participation. Without your help, this magazine would not be possible. To all the winners and finalists, on behalf of the Record Patriot and its readers, we thank you and congratulate you on being recognized for your excellence.
We hope you enjoy the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Danette Doyle General ManagerHNP MI Print Advertising
Michelle Fedder Editor, Benzie County Record Patriot
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Michelle
Five Shores Brewing: Jess Davenport
Bella’s Cafe
Lake Ann Corner Cone
East Shore Market
Sheri Kyle Rosa
Keep on Grinding Co ee House
Century 21: Kari King
Benzie County Republicans
Webber Insurance: Sue Webber
Derek Jackson, Frankfort
Derek Jackson, Frankfort
Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm
Blaine Christian Church: Pastors Jim Thompson & David Spalding
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
State Savings Bank
Frankfort Community Federal Credit Union Jowett Family Funeral Homes
Webber Insurance
Webber Insurance: Sue Webber Benzie Friends Resale & Consignment
Rose DuFrane
Red Oak Ranch Photography: Hannah Jane Crystal Lake Cooperative Preschool
Benzie Stump Grinding & Brush Service
Honor & Onekama Building
Supply: Doug & Mary Rodriguez
Bella’s Cafe
Five Shores Brewery
Benzie County Republicans
Blaine Christian Church
Sweets Bar and Grill
& BEVERAGE
RESTAURANT FOOD
Mary’s Asian Food Truck
The Bread Lady
Bella’s Cafe: Julie Singleton
Five Shores: Theresa Edgar Stall BBQ Company
Bella’s Cafe
A&W Restaurant
Lucky Dog Bar and Grille
The Scoop of Frankfort
Five Shores Brewery Honor Family Market
The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill
Famroots Classic Interiors and Design Tractor Supply Co.
Interlochen Blooms
Turtle Lake
Campground
Crystal Lake Golf
CrossFit Dunes
Point Betsie
Lighthouse
Benzie Area Youth 4-H Soccer Club
