To the WINNERS, South Central Wisconsin’s Favorites, VOTERS & READERS Thank You!
Best of the Best is a representation of community unity. Wiscnews.com had over 3,076 REGISTERED USERS, as many as 700 BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE NOMINATED, in 136 categories and as many as 95,257 TOTAL VOTES cast throughout the whole Best of the Best campaign. Congratulations to the WINNERS and thank you for your devotion, service and love for our great state and South Central Wisconsin.
TO OUR READERS
We asked and you answered! Starting way back in June we asked our readers who they thought the best businesses in South Central Wisconsin are. You did not disappoint. Over 700 businesses and people were nominated across 136 categories.
The goal of South Central Wisconsin’s Best of the Best is to give local businesses a platform to promote themselves and to start a discussion amongst our readers of what their favorite businesses are in each category. Our hope is that readers discovered some new local businesses they’d like to try. In that sense, I think every business that was nominated is a winner.
In the end, 3,076 people cast 95,257 votes to decide the best business in each category.
Being voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best of the Best is not only a well-deserved “thank you” to those who truly care for their customers. It also reinforces the efforts of those who go above and beyond every day, making our local community a better place to live, work and play.
On behalf of wiscnews.com and the Portage Daily Register, Baraboo News Republic, Wisconsin Dells Events, Juneau County Star Times and Badgerland Values, we’d like to thank the readers who took the time to nominate and vote for South Central Wisconsin’s Best of the Best!
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Favorites Fry’s Family Fitness, LLC SP Fitness & Nutrition Bar
Runners-Up: House Of Wellness CrossFit Kenex Wisco Barbell Club StudioBE
Favorites Southern Glamour, LLC VIBE
Runners-Up: Alana’s Runnin With Scizzors
Favorites Polish’d & Pampered Nailz by Brandy VIBE Salon & Spa
Runners-Up: The Nail Addict Salon Twelve 26
❯❯ Best Tire Store
Winner Dale Schultz Tires N3554 US Hwy 12 and 16, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-7927
Number of Years in Business: 45
Dale Schultz Tires is a locally owned tire sales and service in business for 45 years. Located two miles East of Mauston on US Hwy 12 & 16. Our pricing includes mounting and balancing, where applicable. We have tires for ATVs/UTVs, trailers, cars, SUVs, pickups, farm equipment, semi tractors, commercial vehicles, lawn mowers and campers.
Favorites Sundara Inn & Spa Spa Serenity Day Spa
Runners-Up: Sun Mountain Spa Spa Kalahari & Salon
What makes you stand out from the competition? We provide every customer with an honest assessment of their options and needs. We prefer to offer customers tires with higher mileage ratings and we can also provide lower treadwear tires if requested.
What are you most proud of? Being in business for 45 years thanks to our customers.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? Honored that my customers appreciate me this much. What is your secret to good customer service? Trustworthy evaluation, product, and pricing for each customer’s needs.
Favorites Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Baraboo Portage Tire & Automotive Center
Runner-Up: High Tier Automotive LLC
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Runners-Up: Log Cabin Family Restaurant and Bakery, Baraboo Neat-O’s Bake Shoppe, Baraboo Festival Foods, Mauston
❯❯ Best Bar
Winner Jackson Clinic N1068 County Road K, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 408-3071 • https://jacksonclinicbar.com/
Number of Years in Business: 22 Historical tavern located between Mauston & Reedsburg on County Road K where everyone is treated like family.
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What makes you stand out from the competition? Jackson Clinic is more than a bar it is an experience and has turned itself into a destination. Many of our patrons have Jackson Clinic stories and Jackson Clinic Gear and they love to talk about it. What are you most proud of? The loyalty of my customers and the laid back, casual atmosphere people find when visiting the Clinic. What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? It means that what I am doing is keeping both my customers and my employees happy.
What is your secret to good customer service? I believe that happy employees make happy customers.
Favorites Downtowner Bar & Grill Mac’s Stumble Out Pub
Runners-Up: Famous Garage Bar Bender’s Tap Inn Bronco Billy’s Saloon Bar Hoppers
Neighborhood bar with great food
What makes you stand out from the competition? Smoked meat fresh daily and scratch kitchen.
What are you most proud of? My team is amazing at sharing the BBQ.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? We on honored to recognized. What is your secret to good customer service? Treat everyone like family.
Favorites Wisconsin River Meats Bob’s Bitchin’ BBQ
Runners-Up: Wood BBQ Catering Screamin’ Zeman’s ❯❯ Best Bloody Mary
Winner Jackson Clinic N1068 County Road K, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 408-3071 • https://jacksonclinicbar.com/
Number of Years in Business: 22 Historic tavern on County Road K between Mauston & Reedsburg where everyone is treated like family.
What makes you stand out from the competition? Our Bloody Mary’s are mixed with care, and we offer a $2 (rail) Bloody Mary special every Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with Open Jukebox all day.
What are you most proud of? I’m proud of the fact that the time and care we put into mixing our Bloody Mary’s is appreciated.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? It means my bartenders and my customers are happy with what we are doing here.
What is your secret to good customer service? Our customers come in as neighbors and leave as friends.
Favorites Downtowner Bar & Grill
Spring Brook Sports Bar & Grill
Runners-Up: Tumbled Rock
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Favorites Downtowner Bar & Grill Elroy Eatery
Runners-Up: Bender’s Tap Inn
❯❯ Best Catering Company
Winner Wisconsin River Meats
N5340 County Road HH, Mauston, WI, 53948 (608) 847-7413
http://wisconsinrivermeats.com
Number of Years in Business: 35
Wisconsin River Meats caters groups from 25 to 5,000 featuring homestyle Wisconsin meats and foods, highlighting BBQ and Roasted Chicken, Pig Roasts, Steaks, Brats, Burgers, Ribs and other homestyle specialties.
What makes you stand out from the competition? We use our own time-tested recipes and the finest ingredients from Wisconsin and around the world. Our products are hickory smoked and made to our precise specifications.
What are you most proud of? We are most proud of our wonderful employees, customers, and suppliers. We are proud to be located in the wonderful community of Mauston, WI.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? Wisconsin River Meats is honored to have our customers and community recognize our employees’ hard work, commitment to quality, and our local community and the State of Wisconsin.
What is your secret to good customer service? Treating customers as friends and family. Treating them friendly and politely and providing delicious and wholesome Wisconsin food products.
Favorites Broadway Diner
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Cordelia’s Cottage Bakery 105 Philips Blvd, Sauk, WI, 53583 (608) 434-2489 https://www.cordeliassweetshoppe.com
Number of Years in Business: 1.5
WI 53964 (608)
We are a scratch-made sweet shoppe focused on creating community through intentional kindness and cookies and ice cream. What makes you stand out from the competition? We bake everything from scratch, and full of love. We offer great customer service, and we really love our customers. What are you most proud of? We are most proud of being a part of the Sauk Prairie community and being able to give back. Since we have opened, we have given back more than $10,000 to community groups and organizations, and we have only just begun. We realized we are so much more than just a place to get some cookies - but truly a place where we care for our customers. What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? We are humbled and honored to have been chosen for Best of - we work so hard every day to bring the community high quality food and treats and we hope our small business can be an example to other businesses that start small and then grow to award winning.
What is your secret to good customer service? Listen to your customers’ needs and wants. Customers will tell us what they need - and it’s not always something to pay for - sometimes customers just need to be heard by someone. The more time you take listening to people - the better you can serve them.
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And Crystal and I love going to all the places that were nominated and they’re all great places.
What is your secret to good customer service? Our entire staff works very hard, and we do make mistakes, but they don’t give up and they always try to make the customer feel like they are the most important thing that they are taking care of.
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Ishnala Supper Club The Broken Spur Steak and Seafood
Winner Jackson Clinic N1068 County Road K, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 408-3071 • https://jacksonclinicbar.com/
Number of Years in Business: 22
Historic tavern located on County Road K between Reedsburg & Mauston. What makes you stand out from the
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What are you most proud of? Our customers are able to relax after a hard week in a laid back, friendly environment
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? That my customers appreciate my happy hour. What is your secret to good customer service? Treating even strangers as though they are family.
Favorites Norm’s Eatery & Tap Showboat Saloon
Runners-Up: Poor Richard’s Bar Bar Hoppers ❯❯
Ice Cream Shop Winner Double Dip Ice Cream Shoppe 349 E Main St, Reedsburg, WI 53959 (608) 721-1544
Favorites Merrimac Ferry Landing Concessions Carole’s Cones
Runners-Up: Sassy Cow Creamery Store The Merrimac Scoop Rocky Road Ice Cream
Local Brewery Winner Tumbled Rock Brewery & Kitchen S5718 State Rd 136 & DL, Baraboo, WI 53913 (608) 448-4340
Favorites Hillsboro Brewing Company Vintage Brewing Co.
Runners-Up: Gravity Box Brewing Company Ooga Brewing Company
Best Lunch Winner Gem City Saloon & Eatery 124 Ash St, Baraboo, WI 53913 (608) 355-9100
Favorites Elroy Eatery
Bender’s Tap Inn
Runners-Up: Broadway Diner Bar Hoppers
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Best Outdoor Dining
Winner Ravina Bay Bar & Grill
231 E Durkee St, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (608) 678-2325
https://ravinabaygrill.com/
Number of Years in Business: 40
Casual lakeside spot with beautiful outdoor seating and stunning Lake views. Swedish log style restaurant, just a step away from the water across the old “Tomy Bartlet ski show”. Known for signature smash burgers, Lobster rolls & specialty cocktails. Speak easy style bar downstairs boasts over 185 bourbons. Come as you are - by car or water, boat docking available. Friday Fish Fry and Saturday Prime Rib are a must try.
What makes you stand out from the competition? Giant Outdoor deck seats just under 200 people with beautiful lake view from every seat.
What are you most proud of? Year round and seasonal staff works incredibly hard to deliver quality food, and a top-notch service.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? We were not aware of the nomination due to changing website and email address. It is a huge surprise and honor that our customers and followers voted for us. There are so many great restaurants in our area and to be voted best of the best will motivate us to work even harder.
What is your secret to good customer service? We give our staff a lot of freedom to choose their attire and style of service, encourage them to be truly themselves. We look for colorful personalities that can truly elevate dining experience.
Covid, a lot of places simplified their menu, but we didn’t go in that direction. We offer many different items on our full menu. We have one of the largest selections of steak & seafood in Wisconsin. We are the hidden gem in Marquette County, but we’re a small Supper Club and we get bombarded with large crowds and we just keep going.
What are you most proud of? We’re proud of our family atmosphere and staff. None of this could be done by ourselves. It makes a team it’s made with quality products from vendors and suppliers. It’s one team effort.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? It’s actually crazy. It is so humbling that our customers took the time to vote for us. They gave us a chance against some of the Giants from the Dells. And Crystal and I love going to all the places that were nominated and they’re all great places.
What is your secret to good customer service? Our entire staff works very hard, and we do make mistakes, but they don’t give up and they always try to make the customer feel like they are the most important thing that they are taking care of.
Favorites The Del-Bar The Broken Spur Steak and Seafood
Runners-Up: House of Embers Arthur’s Supper Club Rubb’s Supper Club & Steakhouse
Number of Years in Business: 6
Nestled above the serene Wood Lake in northwest Marquette County, Wisconsin, our fine restaurant, and supper club offers a delightful dining experience. Crystal’s Supper Club specializes in mouthwatering steaks and seafood, and we proudly serve the best Friday night fish fry in the area. Enjoy our rustic bar setting & Old Fashioned. Quench your thirst with ice-cold beers, expertly crafted cocktails, and a selection of 30+ Bourbons. Join us for a Great Night!!
What makes you stand out from the competition? Since Covid, a lot of places simplified their menu, but we didn’t go in that direction. We offer many different items on our full menu. We have one of the largest selections of steak & seafood in Wisconsin. We are the hidden gem in Marquette County, but we’re a small Supper Club and we get bombarded with large crowds and we just keep going.
What are you most proud of? We’re proud of our family atmosphere and staff. None of this could be done by ourselves. It makes a team it’s made with quality products from vendors and suppliers. It’s one team effort.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? It’s actually crazy. It is so humbling that our customers took the time to vote for us. They gave us a chance against some of the Giants from the Dells. And Crystal and I love going to all the places that were nominated and they’re all great places.
What is your secret to good customer service? Our entire staff works very hard, and we do make mistakes, but they don’t give up and they always try to make the customer feel like they are the most important thing that they are taking care of. Favorites The Del-Bar Cimaroli’s Supper Club
Runners-Up: The Broken Spur Steak and Seafood Kaminski’s Chop House
Marquette County, but we’re a small Supper Club and we get bombarded with large crowds and we just keep going.
What are you most proud of? We’re proud of our family atmosphere and staff. None of this could be done by ourselves. It makes a team it’s made with quality products from vendors and suppliers. It’s one team effort.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? It’s actually crazy. It is so humbling that our customers took the time to vote for us. They gave us a chance against some of the Giants from the Dells. And Crystal and I love going to all the places that were nominated and they’re all great places.
What is your secret to good customer service? Our entire staff works very hard, and we do make mistakes, but they don’t give up and they always try to make the customer feel like they are the most important thing that they are taking care of.
Favorites Cimaroli’s Supper Club Ishnala Supper Club
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Favorites Sauk Prairie Healthcare Reedsburg Area Medical Center
Runners-Up: SSM Health St. Clare Hospital Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital
Winner Mile Bluff Medical Center 1050 Division St, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-6161
Favorites Sauk Prairie Healthcare Reedsburg Area Medical Center
Runners-Up: SSM Health St. Clare Hospital Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital
Favorites Sauk Prairie Healthcare Reedsburg Area Medical Center Runner-Up: Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital SSM Health St. Clare Hospital SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital
Mile Bluff Pharmacy 406 Gateway Ave Door 3, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-5949
Favorites Corner Drug Hometown Pharmacy Reedsburg Area Medical Center Community and Viking Pharmacies
Runners-Up: Eannelli Pharmacy Forward Pharmacy
Favorites Reedsburg Area Medical Center Maplewood of Sauk Prairie
Runner-Up: New Life Physical Therapy
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service? Our secret: honesty, reliability, and caring for our customers the same way we care for our business.
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Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Hillestad Heating & Cooling Systems Lange
❯❯ Best Home Improvement
Winner Steadfast Remodeling, Inc. 906 La Crosse St, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 547-8086 https://www.steafastremodeling.net
Number of Years in Business: 11
Steadfast Remodeling, Inc. is your local exterior remodeling expert. With a service radius of approximately 60 miles, our company specializes in windows, siding, doors, roofing, soffit, fascia, and gutters.
What makes you stand out from the competition? As a locally owned business, we have positioned ourselves to offer quality products with industry leading warranties, as well as exceptional customer service, from the start of a project to the end. We are proud
of our showroom in Mauston, which allows potential clients to see and handle the products we sell. We feel this helps build the confidence they have in us, seeing firsthand they are receiving a great product. What are you most proud of? Starting out in the business with only myself and one other employee, we have grown based on the needs of the communities we serve. Together, along with my original employee, we listened and quickly learned customers did not want big box store products. All of our products are custom-made and ordered exclusively for our customers’ individual needs.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? We are very proud to have won this category. Our crew of 10 are all locals and take a great deal of pride in their workmanship and appreciate being recognized for their hard work.
What is your secret to good customer service? Customer service starts with the marketing we put out to attract customers. Once their first call is placed, they receive a professional introduction, accurate measurements, and a quality product, which has hopefully exceeded customers’ expectations.
Favorites Handy Harry LLC Brute Construction
Runners-Up: HH Improvements, LLC Longfield Industries LLC Hometown Construction
❯❯ Best Landscape Company
Winner Royale Lawn Care, Moving & Disposal (608) 393-8568
Favorites Ben Wankerl Enterprises LLC All Branches Tree Care
Runners-Up: Prestige Landscaping Lulich Landscaping
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Best Lawn Care
Winner Royale Lawn Care, Moving & Disposal (608) 393-8568
Favorites Ben Wankerl Enterprises LLC Always Green LLC
Runners-Up: Lanman and Lanman LLC Sunrise Property Care Craig & Son’s
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from the start of a project to the end. We are proud of our showroom in Mauston, which allows potential clients to see and handle the products we sell. We feel this helps build the confidence they have in us, seeing firsthand they are receiving a great product.
What are you most proud of? Starting out in business with only myself and one other employee, we have grown based on the needs of the communities we serve. Together, along with my original employee, we listened and quickly learned customers did not want big box store products. All of our products are custom measured and ordered exclusively for our customer’s individual needs.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? We are very proud to have won this category. Our crew of 10 are all locals and take a great deal of pride in their workmanship and appreciate being recognized for their hard work.
What is your secret to good customer service? Customer service starts with the marketing we put out to attract customers. Once their first call is placed, they receive a professional introduction, accurate measurements, and a quality product, which has hopefully exceeded customers’ expectations.
Runners-Up: Baraboo Children’s Museum VARC Inc. Boys & Girls Club of Baraboo Sauk County Children’s Giving Tree Reedsburg Jaycee’s & Lion’s Club Building
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Best Customer Service
Winner Wisconsin River Meats
N5340 County Rd HH, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-7413
http://wisconsinrivermeats.com
Number of Years in Business: 35
Wisconsin River Meats is a full-service meat processing facility in Mauston, WI. We offer retail and wholesale meats, specializing in smoked and fresh sausages, ham and bacon, jerky, and fresh meats. We also offer custom processing of beef, pork, lamb, and wild game. Wisconsin River Meats offers catering for groups of 25 to 5,000. Select products are available for shipping nationwide at wisconsinrivermeats.com.
What makes you stand out from the competition? USDA local meat market in Mauston Wisconsin specializing in wild game, meat, and deer processing, with 100+ retail meat shops throughout Wisconsin selling our award-winning beef sticks, venison, elk, bison, summer sausage, landjaeger, and other fresh and smoked meats.
What are you most proud of? We are most proud of our wonderful employees, customers, and suppliers. We are proud to be located in the wonderful community of Mauston, WI.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? Wisconsin River Meats is honored to have our customers and community recognize our employees’ hard work, commitment to quality, and our local community and the State of Wisconsin.
What is your secret to good customer service? Treating customers as friends and family. Treating them friendly and politely and providing delicious and wholesome Wisconsin food products.
Favorites Theresa’s Boutique Sage Media
Runners-Up: Mile Bluff Medical Center
Gold Leaf Tattoo Collective and Art Gallery
Winner The Lodge at Mauston 104 Lodge Lane, Mauston, WI, 53948 (608) 747-2200 https://thelodgeatmauston.com
Number of Years in Business: 6
Modern luxury combined with the feel of the western frontier right here in beautiful Juneau County. With sixty-one upscale units to pamper you and your family with king-size beds in every room and deluxe walk-in showers. A hot cooked breakfast is on us as you enjoy the rustic décor.
Whether you are here for an event in our event center or time away, we are happy to be your host.
What makes you stand out from the competition? Our larger size rooms, courtyard with fire pits for a restful
ness center and pool.
What are you most proud of? Beautiful design and service. Guests are part of our family.
What does it mean to be voted
Number of Years in Business: 35 Wisconsin River Meats Porkfest is an annual festival held the first Saturday in May at Wisconsin River Meats. The highlight of Porkfest is the Pig Roast Dinner, Brats, Ice Cream, and showcasing local food items from throughout Wisconsin along with local arts, crafts, and music. There are events and things for all ages, including hayrides and Bouncy Houses. Wisconsin River Meats also has many in-store specials for Porkfest.
What makes you stand out from the competition? USDA local meat market in Mauston Wisconsin specializing in wild game, meat, and deer processing, with 100+ retail meat shops throughout Wisconsin selling our award-winning beef sticks, venison, elk, bison, summer sausage, landjaeger, and other fresh and smoked meats.
What are you most proud of? We are most proud of our wonderful employees, customers, and suppliers. We are proud to be located in the wonderful community of Mauston, WI.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? We are honored that our customers, friends, and community recognize the fun of our annual Porkfest, along with offering a showcase for Wisconsin products, arts, crafts, and music.
What is your secret to good customer service? Treating customers as friends and family. Treating them friendly and politely and providing delicious and wholesome Wisconsin food products.
Favorites Sauk County Fair Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival
Runners-Up: Circus Parade Columbus WI July 4
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Winner Wilderness Resort 511 E Adams St, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (800) 867-9453
Favorites Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Chula Vista Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Runners-Up: Caribbean Club Resort
Best Retirement Community
Terrace Heights Retirement
1030 Division St, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-2377
Favorites Oak Park Place, Baraboo Ridgeview Heights Independent Living
Winner Noah’s Ark Waterpark 1410 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (608) 254-6351
Favorites Wilderness Resort Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Favorites James Heyn - Englund and Associates Andrew Martinez - Martinez & Ruby
Winner Heather Sanders, Twelve Salon 906 WI-136, Baraboo, WI 53913 (608) 581-8377
Favorites Andrea McPherson - Annie’s Barbershop Erik Esch - Baraboo Social Club
Runners-Up: Galan Velez - Annie’s Barber Shop Mel Blue - Miss Mel’s Ridge Salon Mike Koch - Clip Joint
Winner Jeff Brescia, Gem City 124 Ash St, Baraboo, WI 53913 (608) 355-9100
Favorites Jill Litty - The Broken Spur Mike Moriarty - Downtowner Bar & Grill
Runners-Up: Josh Haney - Brothers On Oak Rob Hopper - Bar Hoppers
Winner Ryan Ryczek - Kudick Chevrolet 802 N Union St, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 350-1100
Favorites Adam Stanton - Don Larson, Baraboo Mike Eberle - Koenecke Ford
Runners-Up: Dave Trute Rudig - Jenson Doug Pape - Kayser Chrysler
Runners-Up: Chula Vista Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham ❯❯ Best Wedding Venue
Winner The Lodge at Mauston Two Elk Event Center 104 Lodge Lane, Mauston, WI, 53948 (608) 747-2200 https://thelodgeatmauston.com/convention-space/
Number of Years in Business: 6
Come for the meeting, Stay for the Experience. Our 8000 SqFt banquet space that can be divided, and catering services are the perfect venue for weddings, reunions, business meetings, or any special occasion. We offer a pre-function gathering area, event bars and on-site catering. We can accommodate everything from a small business meeting to a large wedding and reception.
What makes you stand out from the competition? On site catering and flexible setup for any size or need.
What are you most proud of? Creative flexibility to accommodate business and personal needs.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? Acknowledgement from the community that we are serving a need and being part of their special family memories.
What is your secret to good customer service? Treat everyone like a member of the Lodge family.
Favorites Swan Barn Door Harvest Moon Pond Wedding & Event Venue
Runners-Up: Sugarland Barn Weddings Fat Apple Farm
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- JVod Photography Sauk city
William Ireland Photography
Tristin Photography
Stephanie Shanks photography
❯❯ Best Real Estate Agent
Winner Sabel Klemm
Brunker Realty 525 Water St, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 (608) 448-4377
Favorites Jess Kayhart - Castle Rock Realty Beth DeForge - Castle Rock Realty
Runners-Up: Marc Mitchell - First Weber Samanthia Brunker - Brunker Realty Group
Rob Hopper - Keller Williams
years helping customers get the best mattresses to fit their needs. I’m very proud of Nick and my crew for all their hard work and dedication to our customers and their needs.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? It’s an honor for myself, my son Nick, and our crew. We thank everyone who took the time to vote for us.
What is your secret to good customer service? We do our best to offer friendly, small-town service while offering the best selection and value in the area. Also, knowing our products and discovering our customers’ needs to match them to the product that would best fit those needs. Favorites The Portage Furniture Store
Winner Wisconsin River Meats N5340 County Rd HH, Mauston, WI 53948 (608) 847-7413 http://wisconsinrivermeats.com
Number of Years in Business: 35
Wisconsin River Meats is a full-service meat processing facility in Mauston, WI. We offer retail and wholesale meats, specializing in smoked and fresh sausages, ham and bacon, jerky, and fresh meats. We also offer custom processing of beef, pork, lamb, and wild game. Wisconsin River Meats offers
catering for groups of 25 to 5,000. Select products are available for shipping nationwide at wisconsinrivermeats.com.
What makes you stand out from the competition? USDA local meat market in Mauston Wisconsin specializing in wild game, meat, and deer processing, with 100+ retail meat shops throughout Wisconsin selling our award-winning beef sticks, venison, elk, bison, summer sausage, landjaeger, and other fresh and smoked meats.
What are you most proud of? We are most proud of our wonderful employees, customers, and suppliers. We are proud to be located in the wonderful community of Mauston, WI.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? Wisconsin River Meats is honored to have our customers and community recognize our employees’ hard work, commitment to quality, and our local community and the State of Wisconsin.
What is your secret to good customer service? Treating customers as friends and family. Treating them friendly and politely and providing delicious and wholesome Wisconsin food products.
Favorites The Meat Market
Prem Meats - Prairie du Sac
Runners-Up: Prem Meats - Spring Green
Lodi Sausage Co & Meat Market
Johnson’s Sausage Shoppe, Inc The Conscious Carnivore
Number of Years in Business: 4
Sporting goods store with a variety of new & used guns, as well as hunting & fishing gear, and live bait.
What makes you stand out from the competition? We try to treat our customers like family; they are not just a number next in line.
What are you most proud of? Keeping the store afloat during tough times.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? It means a lot to us that our customers appreciate our small local business.
What is your secret to good customer service? Always keeping a smile on your face:)
Favorites Bass Pro Shops
Wilderness Fish and Game
Runners-Up: Runnings Holliday Shopping Center
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We look forward to helping you reduce stress and keep building your financial security.
What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of?It does our hearts good to know that we’re helping so many people in South Central Wisconsin manage their financial life in such meaningful ways. So, thank you for saying we’re the best. And right back at you!
Favorites WCCU
• 820 Viking Drive, Reedsburg, WI 53959
• 660 Albert Ave, Suite 400, Reedsburg, WI 53959
• 1333 South Blvd, Baraboo, WI 53913
• 70 Commerce Street, Lake Delton, WI 53940
• 138 Northridge Drive, Portage, WI 53901
• 1170 Prairie Street, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578 (608) 768-9228
https://wccu.coop
Number of Years in Business: 86
WCCU Credit Union is a memberowned, not-for-profit financial cooperative. Our mission: “Helping you Build a Better Life”. We have over $900 million in assets and serve over 41,000 members in South Central and Southwestern Wisconsin. We have approximately 240 employees that provide members with safe and confidential products and services in 12 offices and offer digital banking and a mobile branch too! WCCU is Federally Insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
What makes you stand out from the competition? Our Mission and Values: “Helping you Build a Better Life” goes far beyond products, rates, and services. It is about building relationships with our members and our communities. We strive to provide the best service for members by getting to know them and finding better solutions. We serve with compassion and strive to do the right thing for the right reason.
What are you most proud of? We are most proud of our staff. They are committed to helping with compassion. Not only do they serve our members and each other, but they are also active in their local communities by being visible and volunteering their time and resources. What does it mean to be voted South Central Wisconsin’s Best Of? Wow!!! This is a great honor for our credit union, our staff, and our members. Our mission is to help others “Build a Better Life” and being voted South Central Wisconsin’s BEST CREDIT UNION demonstrates that we are truly living our mission.
What is your secret to good customer service? Our member service is key to our success. Our members are served by local people they know and trust. While we offer digital services, we recognize that the human element of “one-to-one” interactions cannot be replaced as people still want to have the ability to talk with a live person. We strive to build relationships with our members by getting to know them by listening and understanding their needs.
