Greetings, and welcome to this year’s edition celebrating the winners of the 2024 Ceres Reader’s Choice Awards! We’re proud to spotlight the businesses, services, and organizations that stood out — selected by you, the readers of the Ceres Courier, both in print and online.
These pages are more than just a list — they’re a tribute to the hardworking individuals and hometown favorites that help shape the identity of our community. Whether you’re checking in to see if your go-to made the cut, or discovering a new spot to try, this issue is your guide to the best Ceres has to offer.
As your trusted local media source, it’s our mission to highlight the people and places that earn your support year after year. Your votes celebrate excellence — and your voice helps build a community rooted in pride and connection.
Thank you for reading the Ceres Courier, for voting, and for supporting the businesses that make our city shine.
Hank Vander Veen Publisher/ Owner
animal services
Groomer
Top Notch Kennels
Pet Adoption
Pupz N Palz Rescue
Pet Store
Caldron’s Pets Choice
Veterinarian Office
Ceres Veterinary Clinic
community favorites
Assisted Living Facility
The Gardens of Modesto
Community Events / Festival
Ceres Street Fair
Community Organization
Love Ceres
Hall Rental
Tuolumne River Lodge
Most Community
Involved Business
EXIT Realty Consultants
Place to Work
Top Notch Kennels
Role Model
Adrian Harrell
Billiards
Family Pizza & Cocktail Lounge
Family Fun
Funworks Modesto
Friday Night Date
Blú Lotus
Martial Arts Instruction
Ceres Karate
Bakery
Cheesecake Kitchen
Bar/Pub
Morena’s Taqueria
Breakfast Hot Rod Diner
Brunch
Morena’s Taqueria
Buffet The Fruit Yard
Burger In-N-Out Burger
Chef
Sarah @ Michael’s Pizza Bar and Grill
Dessert
Cheesecake Kitchen
Dinner
Morena’s Taqueria
Fast Food In-N-Out Burger
Friendliest Restaurant Service
Morena’s Taqueria
Grocery Store
Cost Less Foods
Healthy Eating
Morena’s Taqueria
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream/Yogurt
Supermoms Frozen Yogurt & More
Lunch
Morena’s Taqueria
Margarita La Morenita
Mexican Restaurant
Morena’s Taqueria
Pizza
Bob’s Take N Bake Pizza
Sandwich Farmer Boys
Steak House Texas Roadhouse
Vegetarian Restaurant Blú Lotus
2942 Service Road, Ceres
Since 1948, we’ve been committed to serving the freshest, highest quality burgers and shakes around. While our standards are high, it’s what you think that makes all the di erence. Thank you!
Appliance Store
Direct Appliance
Construction Company
E. Zapien Mechanical, Fabrication & Electrical
Electrical Service/Repair
E. Zapien Mechanical, Fabrication & Electrical
Flooring Carpet
Flooring Liquidators
Flooring Hardwood
Flooring Liquidators
Home
Flooring Tile
Bedrosians Tile & Stone
Furniture Store
Lacy’s Furniture
Heating/Air Conditioning
DeHart Plumbing, Heating, & Air
Home Accessories
Hobby Lobby
Home Electronics
Best Buy
Home Upholstery
Stanislaus Custom Upholstery
House Cleaning
Sisters Housekeeping
Landscaping
Fresh Squeezed Lawns
Nursery/Gardening
California Landscape Supply
Painting Service
Dave Miller Painting
Pest Control
BJ’s Consumer’s Choice Pest Control
Plumbing
DeHart Plumbing, Heating, & Air
Roofing Company
David’s Roofing
Window Coverings
Blinds By Design
Just for YOU
Barber
Praise The Razor Barbering
Bootcamp
Agapé Flow Studio
Cannabis Dispensary/ Delivery
The Highway on 132
Child Care
Kidz Childcare & Preschool
Chiropractor
Ceres Chiropractic
Dance Studio
5678 Dance Studio
Day Spa
Renee’s Day Spa & Salon
Dentist / Orthodontist
Mital Patel, DDS
Hair Salon To Dye For
Health Club/ Gym
Agapé Flow Studio
Laser & Cosmetic
Surgical Artistry
Nail Salon
Sparkle Nails Ceres
Nutrition Fresh Fork
OB/GYN Sutter Gould Ceres Care Center
Optometrist Ceres Eye Care
Pediatrics Modern Urgent Care
Pharmacy Ceres Drug Store
Podiatrist
Sutter Gould Modesto
Primary Care
Sutter Gould Ceres Care Center
Tanning Salon Feet & Facials
Tattoo Parlor
MFH Tattoo Studio
Weight Loss / Diet Center
New Beginnings
Weght Loss Center
Bail Bonds
Joanna R Smith Bail Bonds
Local Business
Valley First Credit Union Cellular Store Verizon
CPA/Tax Service
Schoonover Tax Services
Credit Union
Valley First Credit Union
1st Choice Legal Assistance
Cheryl N. Garey • Stan. Co. LDA # 17-002 • Not an Attorney
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Local Business
Condo/Apartments
Jacob Mosley, Exit Reality
Favorite Real Estate Firm
EXIT Realty Consultants
Favorite Realtor
Renee Ledbetter, Ledbetter & Associates, Inc. - Exit Realty Consultants
Real Estate
Home Inspection
ALLUS Mold Removal
Home Inspection
DVM Pinpoint Home Inspection
Home Inspection
Remelo Home Inspections
Home Inspection
The Inspector Home Inspection Services
Loan/Mortgage Gabe Duarte
Property Management
Success Property Management
You made us #1 again. Thank you!
Voted 2024 Ceres Courier Readers' Choice — Best Credit Union for the sixth consecutive year. As we celebrate 75 years of serving you and our community since 1949, we remain deeply grateful for your continued trust.
