Reporter-Herald Readers' Choice 2011

The Best People, Places & Events

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The Best Food & Drink

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The Best in Business

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The Best People, Places & Events

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A VISITOR

Estes Park

World class hiking and climbing, fishing, golfing, sightseeing, wildlife watching, galleries, unique shopping, dining choices, lodging and events makes Estes Park a fun place to take visitors.

Other favorites:

•Benson Sculpture Park, 2908 Aspen Drive, Loveland

•Rocky Mountain National Park

BEST CHURCH

Crossroads Church

5420 N. Taft Ave., Loveland 970-203-9201

Crossroads reaches thousands of people each week, and focuses on teaching the workings of Jesus Christ through powerful worship and a life-changing message. The church is known for its passionate methods of celebrating God, focusing on volunteering in the community and often uses music, video, dance and drama in its services.

Other favorites:

•Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1730 W. 12th St., Loveland, 970-635-5800

•Grace Place, 250 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, 970-532-9886

BEST LOCAL EVENT

Corn Roast Festival

Happens every August at Old Fairgrounds Park in Loveland

With a parade, a hot air balloon launch, a talent contest, live entertainment, a corn shucking contest and vendors, the Corn Roast Festival is a good time for all.

Other favorties:

•Sculpture in the Park

•Loveland Loves BBQ

BEST PARK

North Lake Park

2626 N. Taft Ave., Loveland, 970-962-2727

Located just off the shore of Lake Loveland, North Lake Park offers four park shelters, two playgrounds, beach concessions, tennis and basketball courts, soccer and baseball/softball fields, an official-size horseshoe court, a swim beach and fishing.

Other favorites:

•Benson Sculpture Park, 2980 Aspen Drive, Loveland, 970-962-2727

•Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland, 970-926-2727

BEST PLACE FOR A CHEAP DATE, BEST PLACE FOR FREE ENTERTAINMENT

Foote Lagoon Amphitheater, 3rd Street and Washington Avenue

Lovelanders have long enjoyed the concerts and other free entertainment presented at Foote Lagoon Amphitheater.

Other favorite places for a cheap date:

•Lake Loveland

•Benson Sculpture Park

Other favorite places for free entertainment:

•Loveland Swim Park

•Benson Sculpture Park

•Night on the Town in Loveland

BEST CHANGE IN LOVELAND

ACE-Loveland: Where Art and Science

Meet

Aerospace Clean Energy Manufacturing and Innovation Park in Loveland at the Agilent Technologies Campus.

Other favorites:

•Painted electrical boxes

•Madison intersection

BEST SCULPTURE

“Crossings”

By Jane DeDecker and donated to the city of Loveland by the children of Lynn and Julia Hammond and their families in 1994.

Other favorites:

•Triangle

•Potato Man

BEST CAMPGROUND

Boyd Lake

Located just east of Loveland, this popular campsite is located near the southwest shore of the lake on a grassy knoll. Boating, swimming, fishing, biking, hiking and picnicking activities abound at Boyd Lake.

Other favorites:

•Carter Lake

•Horsetooth Reservoir

BEST PLACE TO WALK A DOG

Lake Loveland

With beautiful views and a paved path, Lake Loveland offers a relaxing stroll and space to play.

Other favorites:

•Bike trails

•Benson Park

BEST GOLF COURSE

Mariana Butte Golf Course

701 Clubhouse Dr., Loveland 970-667-8308

Eighteen holes never looked so good, Mariana Butte has been rated four-and-a-half stars by “Golf Digest” and is repeatedly chosen as one of Colorado’s favorite courses.

Other favorites:

•The Olde Course, 2115 W. 29th St., Loveland, 970-667-5256

•Cattail Creek Golf Course, 2116 W. 29th St., Loveland, 970-663-5310

BEST ALL YOU CAN EAT

Country Buffet

448 W. Troutman Parkway, Fort Collins, 970-282-8292

This restaurant offers a great tasting buffet, friendly service and cleanliness that will exceed your expectations.

Other favorites:

•Great Wall Buffet, 1535 W. Eisnhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-3734

•Nordy’s BBQ, 4360 Saint Cloud Drive, Loveland, 970-461-9227

BEST BREAKFAST

The Egg & I 2525 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-635-0050

Locally owned and operated the staff at The Egg & I continues to provide egg-ceptional food and service. Generous servings made with farm-fresh ingredients are the key to this restaurant’s success.

Other favorites:

•Loveland Breakfast Club, 1451 N. Boise Ave., Loveland, 970-461-1261

•The Fireside Cafe, 1515 Cascade Ave., Loveland, 970-292-4494

BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH

Sofia’s Bistro

1120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland 970-669-2229

Sofia’s takes pride in serving freshly prepared comfort food in unique and exciting ways. The quaint Victorian architecture, unique menu and friendly staff make it a great readers’choice.

Other favorites

•The Egg & I, 2525 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-635-0050

•Dorothy’s Catering Center, 2248 W. First St., Loveland, 970-461-5865

BEST BARBECUE

Nordy’s Bar-B-Que & Grill

4360 Saint Cloud Drive, Loveland 970-461-9227

With more than 25 years of experience, Nordy’s does barbecue right. From its hickory smoked ribs and brisket to its unique smoked sausage.

Other favorites:

•B-B-Q Bob’s, 1440 Diana Drive, Loveland, 970-669-2443

•Serious Texas Bar-B-Q, 201 W. 71st St., Loveland, 970-667-1415

BEST NEW RESTAURANT

Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant

1477 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-622-0332

Dedicated to providing its customers with the best Mexican food that is authentic, affordable and always fresh makes Santiago’s stand out. The staff also strives to bring customers a family atmosphere with outstanding customer service in a casual dining environment.

Other favorites:

•El Cielo II Mexican Restaurant, 2225 W. Eisnehower Blvd., Loveland, 970-685-4319

•Smash Burger, 1419 N. Denver Ave., Loveland, 970-461-0188

BEST CHINESE FOOD

Asian Cafe and Grill

1323 Eagle Grill Dr., Loveland 970-622-0688

With Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, Asian Cafe and Grill offers a unique variety of dishes, including a full sushi bar. The restaurant offers dine-in or take-out.

Other favorites

•Main Moon Chinese Kitchen, 2285 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-8811

•Canton Palace Inc., 3320 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-6631188

BEST WINGS

29th St. Wing Shack

158 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-669-3929

Wing Shack uses fresh, natural wings tossed in homemade signature sauces. Each order is cooked fresh to order ensuring great wings every visit.

Other favorites:

•Buffalo Wild Wings, 150 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins, 970-266-9464; (Location coming soon: 1505 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland)

•Jim’s Wings, 1205 W. Elizabeth, Fort Collins, 970-493-1103

BEST HAPPY HOUR

Sonic Drive In Multiple Northern Colorado locations

With a full menu served all day and all night the convenience offered at these high-traffic locations makes them the perfect choice for any commuter.

Other favorites:

•McGraff’s American Grill, 1602 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-8847

•Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 213 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-593-0655

BEST CATERER

Dorothy’s Catering Center

2248 W. 1st. St., Loveland, 970-461-5865

Quality food, reasonable prices and a professional staff makes Dorothy’s Catering stand out from the rest. Pre-built menu packages are available or customers can customize their own. The staff at Dorothy’s will turn any meal into a masterpiece of taste.

Other favorites:

•The Fireside Cafe, 1515 Cascade Ave., Loveland, 970-2924494

•Schmidt’s Bakery, 808 S.W. 14th St., Loveland, 970-6679811

BEST STEAK

Black Steer Restaurant

436, N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-667-6679

For 45 years the Black Steer served its Natural USDA Choice Beef, which is aged in-house. After aging, the cut is selected, trimmed, hand-cut and cooked to order. Presented with vegetables or a fluffy baked potato and a house salad.

Other favorites:

•4th St. Chophouse, 125 E. 4th St., Loveland, 970-613-8287

•Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, 5330 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland, 970-203-9464

BEST MEXICAN FOOD, BEST MARGARITA

Adelita’s Fine Mexican Food

414 E. 6th St., Loveland, 970-669-9577

This authentic Mexican restaurant is known for its margaritas and homemade family recipes. Enjoy a traditional or fruit flavored margarita while you wait for your entree either inside or on the patio.

Other Mexican food favorites:

•El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant, 1499 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-5930008

•3 Margaritas, 1417 Cheyenne Ave., Loveland, 970-669-4441

Other margarita favorites:

•3 Margaritas, 1417 Cheyenne Ave., Loveland, 970-669-4441

•Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 1611 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-484-2152

BEST FINE DINING

4th St. Chophouse

125 E. 4th St., Loveland, 970-613-8287

In its 10th year of operation, the locally owned 4th St. Chophouse is the perfect place to light that romantic spark. The restaurant is a casual, upscale 1930s style seafood and steakhouse, and features classic dishes including linguini, grilled portabella and several steak specialties. A gluten-free menu is also available.

Other favorites:

•Bonefish Grill, 4920 Thompson Pkwy., Johnstown, 970-663-3474

•The Inglenook Restaurant, 530 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland, 970-461-1283

•Sofia’s Bistro, 1120 N. Lincoln Ave., 970-669-2229

BEST ITALIAN FOOD

Carino’s Italian 1455 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland 970-203-9900

Visit Carino’s for a unique Italian meal including pasta, pizza, seafood and original Italian creations. Also don’t forget to check out the restaurants kid menu offerings.

Other favorites:

•Biaggi’s Ristorante, 529 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland, 970-663-0100

•Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 3905 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-225-3803

BEST ICE CREAM

Penguins Ice Cream & Coffee 1518 N. Madison, Loveland, 970-292-8178

Penguins Ice Cream has been scooping homemade ice cream in the heart of Loveland since 2003. Penguins serves specialty coffee, 100-percent fruit smoothies, Lamar donuts and breakfast sandwiches.

Other favorites:

•Dairy Delite, 3080 W. Eisenhower Blvd., 970-667-2111

•Dairy Queen, 300 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970461-3456

BEST MICRO BREWERY

Grimm Brothers Brewhouse

547 N. Denver Ave, Loveland 970-624-6045

Grimm Brothers Brewhouse is devoted to the art and science of beer and brewing. A passion for brewing and sharing of exciting flavors of beer are at the heart of this brewery’s values. Grimm Brothers Brewhouse was founded by avid home brewers and beer enthusiasts who love producing quality, flavorful beers.

Other favorites:

•Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 6025 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland, 970-622-2077

•New Belgium Brewery, 500 Linden, Fort Collins, 970-221-0524

BEST HAMBURGER

Smashburger

1419 N. Denver Ave., Loveland, 970-4610188

Every Smashburger menu is specially crafted to reflect the tastes and flavors of the city it resides in. One such unique item is the Colorado burger, which features mild green chilis, melted cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a spicy chipotle bun. Choose a burger from the menu or create your own.

Other favorites:

•Red Robin, 6005 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland, 970-203-0878

•Henr y’s Pub, 234 E.4th St., Loveland, 970-613-1896

BEST BAKERY, BEST DESSERTS

Schmidt’s Bakery & Delicatessen

808 S.W. 14th St., Loveland, 970-667-9811

Schmidt’s takes the cake once again as the best place to find delicious baked goods and sweet treats. The bakery offers wedding cakes, bread, pie, fancy dessert pastries and a European deli and restaurant.

Other bakery favorites:

•The Donut Haus, 174 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-278-1464

•King Soopers, 1275 Eagle Dr., Loveland, 970-663-4125; 253 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-669-6222

Other Desserts favorites:

•Dairy Delite, 3080 W. Eisenhower Blvd., 970-667-2111

•Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 2222 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-1944

BEST SPORTS BAR

Sports Station American Grill

409 Railroad Ave., Loveland, 970-461-2735

For those seeking game day entertainment, Sports Station offers a game room, 10 HD plasma TVs, a large patio and a 150-inch HD projection TV. The bar has been voted best sports bar five years in a row.

Other favorites:

•McGraff’s Restaurant, 1602 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-8847

•Old Chicago, 1436 Hahns Peak Dr., Loveland, 970-593-1003

BEST PIZZA

Papa Murphy’s

•986 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-667-9700

•1131 Eagle Dr., Loveland, 970-669-7272

Papa Murphy’s pizza is made fresh in front of you, that then you take home to bake and enjoy it piping hot whenever you want it.

Other favorites:

•Arte Pizzaria, 1467 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970669-9000

•Justine’s Pizza, 1906 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-667-8808

BEST NACHOS

McGraff’s Restaurant

1602 E. Eisnhower Blvd., Loveland 970-669-8847

McGraff’s American Grill seeks to combine high-quality food with the casual and relaxing ambience of a neighborhood grill. The menu provides a diverse array of classic American entrees, appetizers, sandwiches and gourmet pizzas, an award winning happy hour, a full-service bar and a patio experience.

Other favorites:

•3 Margaritas, 1417 Cheyenne Ave., Loveland, 970-669-4441

•Qdoba Mexican Grill, Multiple Northern Colorado locations

BEST LUNCH

Henry’s Pub

234 E. 4th St., Loveland, 970-613-1896

Henry's Pub invites you to step back in time and experience the historic class of downtown Loveland while enjoying classic and contemporary American cuisine made and served with the utmost attention to detail. The pub offers weekly lunch specials, nightly gourmet dinner specials, homemade desserts, and a large selection of liquors and wine.

Other favorites:

•The Fireside Cafe, 1515 Cascade Ave., Loveland, 970-2924494

•Daddy O’s Green Onion, 2279 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-635-0001

•Subway, multiple Northern Colorado locations

•McGraff’s Restaurant, 1602 E. Eisnhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-8847

BEST SANDWICH

Subway

Multiple Northern Colorado locations

With a mixture of fresh ingredients, a whole lot of customer service, Subway continues to be the leader of providing nutritious and delicious sandwiches the whole family will love.

Other favorites:

•Daddy O’s Green Onion, 2279 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-635-0001

•Panera, 1550 Fall River Dr., Loveland, 970-622-9000

BEST VEGETARIAN FOOD

Rainbow Restaurant

212 W. Laurel St., Fort Collins 970-221-2664

This family owned restaurant in Fort Collins specializes in vegetarian breakfasts, lunch and dinners. Rainbow Restaurant has served Northern Colorado for the past 39 years, and offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Many of the menu items can be modified to serve the needs of anyone.

Other favorites:

•Asian Grill & Cafe, 1323 Eagle Grill Dr., Loveland, 970-622-0688

•Whole Foods, 2201 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-267-9200

BEST SUSHI

Sushi Zensai

198 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-685-4694

Sushi Zensai captured Loveland’s heart by offering fantastic lunch specials and a fresh, quality selection of delicious sushi. Stop in for a wide selection of rolls, bowls and noodle dishes.

Other favorites:

•Asian Cafe & Grill, 1323 Eagle Drive, Loveland, 970622-0688

•Wonderful Dragon, 120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-593-9838

COFFEE HOUSE

Starbucks

Multiple Northern Colorado locations

Reporter-Herald readers have chosen Starbucks as their favorite place to get a latte. Stop in for a taste of this coffehouse classic where you can add syrup, an extra shot of espresso or enjoy it the way it has always been made.

Other favorites:

•Dazbog Coffee Store, 1427 N. Denver Ave., Loveland, 970-622-0031; 556 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-461-1195

•Loveland Coffee Company, 620 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-278-1221

BEST RESTAURANT FOR KIDS

Red Robin 6005 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland, 970-203-0878

This family friendly restaurant has been the Gourmet Burger expert since 1969. Red Robin offers craveable, high-quality menu items including innovative, signature Gourmet Burgers and Chicken Sandwiches, as well as salads, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages all made with fresh ingredients.

Other favorites:

•McDonald’s, various locations in Loveland.

•Chic-Fil-A, 1545 Rocky Mountain Ave., 970-593-0044

BEST CINNAMON ROLL

Johnson’s Corner

2842 SE Frontage Road

970-667-2069

This is a full-service restaurant and bakery featuring world famous breakfast, lunch, dinner and to-go food.

Other favorites:

•Schmidt’s Bakery & Delicatessen, 808 S.W. 14th St., Loveland, 970-667-9811

•Vern’s Place, 4120 W. County Road, 54g, Laporte, 970-482-5511

BEST FRENCH FRIES

McDonald’s Restaurants of Loveland

Multiple Northern Colorado locations

McDonald’s world famous french fries are crisp on the outside, tender inside and have a great potato taste. Top-grade potatoes are inspected by hand with zero grams of trans fat per serving. I’m lovin it!

Other favorites:

•Wendy’s, multiple Northern Colorado locations

•Red Robin, 6005 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland, 970-203-0878

BEST SEAFOOD

Bonefish Grill

4920 Thompson Pkwy., Johnstown, 970-663-3474

As your local seafood restaurant, Bonefish’s anglers hope to ensure that each customers experience is outstanding each time they visit. With different specials every day in the restaurant and bar, you are sure to find something you will enjoy.

Other favorites:

•Red Lobster, 3301 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970223-3952

•Island

The Best in Business

BEST AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS

Fred’s Automotive

1875 Topaz Dr., Loveland, 970-593-1573

Fred’s Automotive has been providing professional automotive service and repair to the Loveland area since 1995. Fred’s highly trained technicians are committed to customer service and use state of the art equipment for domestic and import vehicles.

Other favorites:

•Metric Motors, 821 S. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-667-2044

•T&T Tire, 1203 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-667-1030

BEST HAIR SALON

Shear NV Salon

BEST CHIROPRACTIC

Scott Family Chiropractic

1491 N. Denver Ave., #101, Loveland, 970-663-2225

Scott Family Chiropractic has always built trust by adhering to the principles set forth in its mission statement: “We exist to educate, serve and inspire well being one individual at a time.”With the recent addition of physical therapy to the acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy, Scott delivers continuity of care that works.

Other favorites:

•Coberly Chiropractic, Inc., 3025 N. Taft Ave., Ste. A, Loveland, 970-203-0621

•Columbine Chiropractic Center, 5010 Granite St., Ste. 3, Loveland, 970-663-2273

1465 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-613-0606 Shear NV Salon’s stylists take pride in not only their professionalism and abilities, but also in creating a welcoming and friendly environment. The salon staff is truly a family at heart and does its best at listening and meeting the needs of everyone who steps through the door.

Other favorites:

•True Colours Day Spa, 1426 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-9423

•Ten Aveda Salon & Spa, 6045 Sky Pond Dr. Ste. R100, Loveland, 970-669-4836

BEST OIL CHANGE

Jiffy Lube #86

1644 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-667-7766

Jiffy Lube takes the top prize for oil changes for the second year in a row. The Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change helps maintain the value of your vehicle investment, and changes, inspects, checks/fills and cleans essential components of your vehicle and help keep it all running smoothly.

Other favorites:

•Grease Monkey, multiple Northern Colorado locations

•Rocky Mountain Quick Lube, 875 South Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-669-7290

BEST TANNING SALON

Aqua Bay Tans

2293-150 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-203-0148

Aqua Bay Tans prides itself on great customer service and cleanliness. The tanning salon offers three different levels of tanning, a My Myst Mystic Spray Tan Booth and an All Skin Rejuvenation Red Light Therapy Bed.

Other favorites:

•Colour U Tan, 1487 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-0194

•Endless Summer Tanning Salon, 1518 N. Madison Ave. #D, Loveland, 970-203-0200

BEST DOG DAY CARE

Boyd Lake Veterinary Center 3850 E. 15th St., Loveland, 970-593-1717

The main reason people like day care at Boyd Lake Veterinary Center is the personal attention and excellent customer service they receive. They also like that it is veterinarian supervised, there are indoor and outdoor exercise areas, a dog pool and their dog can get groomed while it is there.

Other favorites:

•Creature Comforts Pet Retreat, 808 S. County Road 23 E, Loveland, 970-6692084

•Happy Trails Pet Spa, 3590 Draft Horse Court, Loveland, 970-663-7297

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

Travel Leaders

610-E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-669-5010

Travel Leaders is a full service travel agency that offers specials on cruises, vacation packages and all types of travel arrangements. The customer service is top notch and there is no fee to book a cruise or vacation package. Stop in today to visit with their experienced staff.

Other favorites:

•Loveland Travel King, 1505 N. Lincoln Ave. #A, Loveland, 970-669-1616

•New Horizons Travel, 138 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-663-0663

BEST BANK, BEST MORTGAGE LENDER

Home State Bank

Multiple Loveland locations, 970-203-6100

This locally owned bank has nine locations in Northern Colorado. Home State Bank has served the area for 60 years.

Other bank favorites:

•Chase Bank, multiple Northern Colorado locations

•Wells Fargo, multiple Northern Colorado locations

Other mortgage lender favorites:

•Chase Bank, multiple Northern Colorado locations

•Wells Fargo, multiple Northern Colorado locations

BEST HOTEL (TIE)

La Quinta Inn & Suites

1450 Cascade Ave., Loveland, 970-622-8600

Voted the best of Loveland for the second time since it recently opened, the friendly Loveland La Quinta is a brand new hotel in town. It has beautifully appointed, comfortable rooms with pillow-topped mattresses for the best night’s sleep. Enjoy a full hot breakfast, warm hospitality, reasonable prices and great customer service in this friendly hotel.

Embassy Suites

4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, 970-593-6200

Featuring the full service Spa Botanica and Rocky River Bar & Grill, The Embassy Suites offers more to Loveland residents besides a great place to stay and the third largest hotel ballroom in the state for conferences and social events of all types. This all-suite hotel features cooked-to-order breakfast and two-hour manager’s reception daily.

Other favorites:

•Best Western Plus Crossroads Inn & Conference Center, 5542 E. U.S. Highway 34, Loveland, 888-818-6223

•Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 6092 E. Crossroads Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-0057

BEST CARPET CLEANING

Stanley Steemer

1833 E. Mulberry, Fort Collins, 1-800-STEEMER

BEST BRAKE SHOP

Brakes Plus

3200 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-667-3100

Brakes Plus offers automotive brake, maintenance and repair services. The company was founded in 1990 and prides itself on building relationships with customers, vendors and employees.

Other favorites:

•The Brake Shop, 505 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-2101

•Just Brakes, 5924 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970282-6904

Stanley Steemer offers a range of cleaning services, including carpet, furniture, tile and grout, and area rug cleaning. The business also offers hardwood floor refinishing and water damage repair.

Other favorites:

•Esteem Carpet Cleaning, P.O. Box 802, Loveland, 970-412-3100

•Michael’s Carpet Cleaning, 1402 S. Douglas Ave., Loveland, 970-663-6181

BEST LIQUOR STORE

Liquor Max

1497 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-461-5885

Liquor Max offers liquor, wine, and more than 800 unique varieties of beer in its 18,000-square-foot warehouse. Visit between 2-6 p.m. every Saturday for a free wine tasting.

Other favorites:

•Thompson Valley Liquor, 1195 Eagle Dr., Loveland, 970-663-1766

•House of Spirits, 2585 North Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-667-8812

BEST BOOKSTORE

Anthology Book Company

422 E. 4th St., Loveland, 970-667-0118

Anthology Book Company carries a mix of new and used books, including current best-sellers, children and young adult titles. But what sets this bookstore apart from others is its sense of community. Building relationships with customers is an integral part of the vision at Anthology. Whether you are looking for the latest Dan Brown book or want to browse the stacks, Anthology offers a warm and inviting place to shop.

Other favorites:

•Barnes & Noble, 5835 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland, 970-663-9473

•The Book Haven, 1408 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-667-6422

BEST DRY CLEANERS

Burke Cleaners

3155 N. Garfield, Loveland, 970-612-0933

1585 Taft Ave, Loveland, 970-613-8500

1147 Eagle Dr., Loveland, 970-613-8400

Burke Cleaners offers the finest in dry cleaning and laundry services in Northern Colorado. Burke also offers “same-day service,”free pickup and delivery, and expert alterations.

Other favorites:

•Amy’s Green Dry Cleaning, 550 N. Jefferson, Loveland, 970-669-2505; 273 D 29th St., Loveland, 970-667-1177

•Van’s Cleaners, 702 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-667-1448

BEST PET FOOD AND SUPPLY

PetSmart

1715 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland, 970-278-9178

PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and supplies, and offers complete pet training and adoption services. PetSmart has more than 1,160 pet stores in the United States and Canada.

Other favorites:

•Jax Outdoor Gear Ranch and Home, 950 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-776-4540

•Poudre Pet and Feed Supply, north store: 622 North College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-482-2741; south store: 6204 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-225-1255

BEST LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS, BEST PLACE TO BUY GIFTS, BEST OUTDOOR RECREATION STORE, BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE, BEST FISHING SHOP

Jax Outdoor Gear Ranch & Home

950 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-0776-4540

As a division of Jax Mercantile, Inc., Loveland’s Jax store has again proven to be the people’s favorite in multiple categories. If you haven’t visited Jax in awhile, stop in and enjoy the great customer service and superior selection of outdoor gear and products for the ranch and home.

Other locally owned favorites:

•Madwire Media, 504 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Ste. 302, Loveland, 970-663-7635

•Aqua Bay Tans, 2293 W. Eisenhower Blvd #150, Loveland, 970-203-0148

•Colour U Tan, 1487 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-0194

Other place to buy gifts favorites:

•Walmart, multiple locations

•Hallmark, multiple locations

Other outdoor recreation favorites:

•Sportsman’s Warehouse, 1675 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland, 970-461-5000

•REI, 4025 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-223-0123

•Dick’s Sporting Goods, 5975 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland, 970-461-9762

Other customer service favorites:

•Colour U Tan, 1487 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-0194

•Aqua Bay Tans, 2293 W. Eisenhower Blvd #150, Loveland, 970-203-0148

•Loveland Coffee Company, 620 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-278-1221

Other fishing shop favorites:

•Sportsman’s Warehouse, 1675 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland, 970-461-5000

•Elkhorn Fly Rod & Reel, 3121 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-227-4707

BEST HEATING & AIR

Albracht’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

487 Denver Ave., Loveland, 970-624-0051

Albracht’s offers installation or service of all major brands and has 24-hour emergency service. The company is known for fair and consistent pricing with no hidden costs.

Other favorites:

•Action Plumbing & Heating, 139 12th St. S.W., Loveland, 970-669-6093

•IMS Heating and Air, 5213 Longs Peak Rd., Berthoud, 970-532-0123

•Northern Colorado Air, 335 E. 6th St., Loveland, 970-669-2055

BEST BICYCLE SHOP

Peloton Cycles

1310 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-5595

Offering bicycles, clothing and gear, Peloton Cycles is a reader favorite once again. The shop offers a large selection of mountain, road, children’s and triathlon bikes as well as full service bike repair.

Other favorites:

•Breakaway Cycles, 2237 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-1726

•Rocky Mountain Cyclery, 504 Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-669-2361

BEST FLOWER SHOP

Earle’s Loveland Floral & Gifts

1421 N. Denver Ave., Loveland, 970-667-7550

Earle's Loveland Floral & Gifts has been proudly serving Loveland and surrounding areas since 1950. Earle’s is family owned and operated and committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts. Earle’s is a full-service shop, backed by service that is friendly and prompt

Other favorites:

•Rowe’s, 863 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland, 970-667-2300

•Flowerama, 1517 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins, 970-495-0634

BEST PLUMBER

Action Plumbing & Heating

139 12th St. S.W., Loveland, 970-669-6093

Action Plumbing & Heating works hard to give its customers the quality of plumbing work and customer service that they would expect for themselves. Action installs quality plumbing products at a reasonable price. Action technicians have an average of 25 years of experience.

Other favorites:

•Paul’s Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, 970-663-3493

•Chambers Plumbing & Heating, 119 E. 5th St., Loveland, 970-667-3050

BEST LANDSCAPER (TIE)

Crystal Landscape Supplies

6616 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-669-3565

Crystal Landscape Supplies Inc. is the single largest material supply yard in Northern Colorado, offering the largest selection to best suit its customer base. CLS provides its customers with a large, high quality material supply yard with a lot of variety. Crystal Landscape strives to offer low cost, high-quality landscape materials.

Brouwer Landscaping

Serving Loveland, 970-635-0024

Brouwer Landscaping Inc. was founded on the principles of honesty, integrity, quality, and value. As a family owned business, established in 1995, Brouwer has strived to build its business through these principles where the customer is put first.

Other favorites:

•Harmony Gardens, 4315 R. Harmony, Fort Collins, 226-8733

BEST HOME BUILDER

Aspen Homes of Colorado

3037 N. Taft Ave., Loveland, 970-461-9696

Aspen Homes of Colorado is making Northern Colorado a better place to live by providing more energy efficient, better quality, green built homes. Founded on the principle that everyone deserves to have their American dream fulfilled, Aspen Homes is determined to influence the local real estate market by offering new homes that are affordable, custom and sustainable.

Other favorites:

•Keirns Construction, 816 E. 57th St., Loveland, 970-667-0770

•Johnson Quality Builders, 6114 Chokecherry Dr. Loveland, 970-6693688

BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Good Samaritan Society, Loveland Village

2101 S. Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-669-3100

You will find a wide variety of activities, security and peace of mind on Good Samaritan’s beautifully landscaped, 50-acre campus. Loveland Village provides a full range of housing and healthcare services for those 55 and older.

Other favorites:

•Sugar Valley, 4320 Georgetown Dr., Loveland, 970-669-2317

•The Hillcrest of Loveland, 535 N. Douglas Ave., Loveland, 970-593-9800

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BEST DAY CARE

Kindercare Learning Center

2755 N. Garfield, Loveland, 970-663-0754

Kindercare is an early learning center serving children ages 12 months to 12 years. Kindercare has been in the community for over 27 years. The center has a dedicated, experienced staff, and it is a “home away from home”for all of its families.

Other favorites:

•Bright Horizons Family Solutions, 2420 W. 8th St., Loveland, 970-461-9802

•Kid’s Harbor Preschool & Day Care, 1801 Piney River Dr., Loveland, 970-635-0111

BEST THRIFT STORE

ARC Thrift Store

3131 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-667-0706

ARC Thrift Store has created an atmosphere of a large, clean, well organized, well-stocked and customer-oriented place to shop. ARC produces an enormous selection of merchandise for you and makes it a practice to examine items for safety purposes before offering it for sale.

Other favorites:

•Goodwill, 935 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-593-1032

•Loveland Habitat For Humanity, 5250 Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-669-7343

BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S HAIRCUT

LolliLocks Kids Salon

1385 Denver Ave., Loveland, 970-278-0280

Every kid deserves more than a routine haircut. LolliLocks is the uncommon cure to the everyday kids cut and a parent’s everyday schedule. The salon provides solutions to all your children’s hair- and bodycare needs, plus those extra-special treats that distinguish this pioneering salon from the discount haircut chain.

Other favorites:

•Fantastic Sam’s, 262 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-667-0023

•Shear NV, 1465 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-613-0606

•Great Clips, 1455 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-667-6630

BEST PEDIATRICIAN

Dr. Michael Quintana, Loveland Youth Clinic

2021 N. Boise Ave., Loveland, 970-669-3298

Always a favorite among Loveland parents, Dr. Michael Quintana takes first in best pediatrician. Quintana practices at the Loveland Youth Clinic.

Other favorites:

•Dr. Jennifer Norman, 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 130, Loveland, 970-663-5437

•Dr. Andrea Mead, 2555 E. 13th St. #130, Loveland, 970663-5437

BEST MOVIE THEATER

Metrolux 12 Theatres

6085 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland, 970-593-1881

Metrolux offers stadium seating, high-back rocker chairs, Dolby digital surround and larger screens.

Other favorites:

•Cinemark Fort Collins, 4721 S. Timberline Rd., Fort Collins, 970-377-0782

•Lyric Cinema Cafe, 300 E. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins, 970-493-0893

BEST EMPLOYER

Group Publishing

1515 Cascade Ave., Loveland, 970-669-3836

Group Publishing’s people make Group’s culture, which is why the company is very careful when selecting staff. Group looks for people who help elevate the company’s core values: friendliness, innovation, learning, excellence and servanthood.

Other favorites:

•Jax, 950 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-0776-4540

•Thompson School District, 200 N. Wilson Ave., Loveland, 970-613-5185

BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S BIRTHDAY

Bounce!

1020 S. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-593-1800

At Bounce!, birthday parties include two hours in one of the decorated party areas and unlimited bouncing. The kids have a blast in the 10,000 square-foot facility and parents can relax without all the setup and cleanup of a party at home.

Other favorites:

•Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St., Loveland, 970-962-2381

•Chuck E. Cheese’s, 105 W. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins, 970-221-2121

BEST JEWELER

Jared the Galleria of Jewelry

5802 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland, 970-461-5925

This national company carries a large selection of jewelry including gemstones, gold and luxury timepieces.

Other favorites:

•Custom Goldworks Gallery, 225 E. 10th St., Loveland, 970-667-1877.

•Kay Jewelers, 5971 Sky Pond Dr., Ste. C118, Loveland, 970-593-0740

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

Home Depot

1100 Nickel Dr., Loveland, 970-461-9406

This huge home improvement store offers a vast selection of tools and supplies along with expertise for your DIY needs.

Other favorites:

•Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, 1355 Sculptor Dr., Loveland, 970-663-9910

•Orchards Ace Hardware, 269 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970-663-2230

BEST GROCERY STORE, BEST PLACE FOR FUEL

King Soopers

253 E. 29th St., 970-669-6222, 1275 Eagle Dr., 970-663-4125

This grocery store offers a wide selection of items in their deli and produce sections along with household items and convenience foods. Shoppers are able to take their savings further than groceries, however, and use King Soopers cards to receive discounts on fuel.

Other grocery store favorites:

•Safeway Food & Drug, multiple Northern Colorado locations

•Albertsons, 1451 Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-593-9779

Other fuel favorites:

•Sam’s Club, 1200 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-6100

•Shell, multiple Northern Colorado locations

•Western Convenience, 1331 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-593-0103

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BEST WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

Weight Watchers

295 E. 29th St., Loveland, 800-516-3535

Weight Watchers, based on the four pillars of healthy weight loss, is a healthy and holistic system for losing weight. The program focuses on feeling satisfied for long-term success.

Other favorites:

•Curves, 249 E. 29th St., Ste. A, Loveland, 970-669-9400 and 1423 N. Denver Ave., Loveland, 970-669-3062

•Slimgenics Weight Control Center, multiple Northern Colorado locations

BEST CAR WASH

Wash Me! Car Washes

3100 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-3100

With more than 20 years in the car wash industry, Wash Me! Car Washes have made a name for themselves by offering quick responses to customer needs and constantly updated facilities with the latest trends in the industry.

Other favorites:

•Speedy Sparkle Car Wash, 2664 Buchanan Ave., Loveland, 970-613-9000

•Mountain Wave Car Wash, 1150 Eagle Dr., Loveland, 970-203-9283

BEST FITNESS CLUB

Chilson Recreation Center

700 E. 4th St., Loveland, 970-962-2386

This newly expanded, state-of-the-art recreation facility comprises 85,000 square feet of amenities including a fitness aria, free weight center, exercise track, courts and an aerobics studio. Chilson also has lap pools and a leisure pool with a lazy river.

Other favorites:

•Orchard’s Athletic Club, 289 E. 29th St., Loveland, 970667-3800

•Gold’s Gym, 910 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-5939111

BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE

Sprouts Farmers Market

4345 Corbett Dr., Fort Collins, 970-416-3350

With 101 stores in four states, Sprouts features natural, organic and favorite indulgence foods at a great value. Sprouts makes eating healthier a delicious proposition.

Other favorites:

•Whole Foods Market, multiple Northern Colorado locations

•Vitamin Cottage, multiple Northern Colorado locations

BEST VETERINARIAN (TIE)

North Shore Animal Hospital 3041 N. Taft Ave., Loveland, 970-663-0220

North Shore Animal Hospital has been serving the community’s pet needs since 1981. The hospital provides full services including orthopedic surgery, in-house soft tissue surgeries, nutrition, grooming and boarding.

BEST NEW BUSINESS

Cherry Lime Boutique

402 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-227-2071

Blue Sky Animal Clinic

2713 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-6046

Blue Sky Animal Clinic’s well-trained, devoted team of veterinarians and staff are passionate about providing the best of care to clients and their pets. Everyone at Blue Sky goes out of their way to ensure clients’concerns are heard and their pets’needs are recognized and cared for.

Other favorites:

•Orchard Animal Hospital, 3325 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-667-2383

•Worthington Animal Clinic, 4212 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-667-2422

After having an online presence for almost a year and participating in many local craft shows, Cherry Lime Boutique opened a retail space. Cherry Lime wanted to expand its passion for handmade items into the community by creating a boutique filled with local vendors and a unique variety of handcrafted and resale items perfect for gifts for all occasions.

Other favorites:

•Studio Vino, 426 N. Lincoln, Loveland, 970-622-9632

•Madwire Media, 504 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-7635

BEST DENTIST

Dr. John Dildine

2664 Abarr Dr., Loveland, 970-667-2248

Once again voted the best dentist by Reporter-Herald readers, Dr. John Dildine is also recognized statewide as being one of Northern Colorado’s top dentists.

Other favorites:

•Dr. Andrew Howard, Center for Advanced Dentistry, 2641 Abarr Dr., Loveland, 970669-3918

•Dr. Rhonda Krause, 1242 Cleveland Ave., Loveland, 970-667-6101

BEST PHYSICIAN

Dr. Peter Smith

2923 Ginnala Dr., Loveland, 970-669-6660

Dr. Peter Smith is once again the readers’favorite and has been serving the community for over a decade. Smith blends medical science with the human touch to address each patient’s individual needs. He received his medical degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver where he was recognized for outstanding research.

Other favorites:

•Dr. Julie Hoffmann, 3880 N. Grant, Ste. 140, Loveland, 970-203-0047

•Dr. Jennifer Norman, 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 130, Loveland, 970-663-5437

•Santiago’s, 1477 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-622-0332

BEST LAWN & GARDEN CENTER

Loveland Garden Center & Nursery

1801 S. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-669-3577

Started in 1992, Loveland Garden Center and Nursery is family owned and offers flowers, trees and other plants along with materials, supplies and accessories for home and garden landscaping.

Other favorites:

•Gateway Garden & Home Center, 530 Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-667-2932

•Gulley Greenhouse & Garden Center, 6029 S. Shields, Fort Collins, 970-223-4769

BEST PET GROOMER

Classy Pup Grooming Salon

1540 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-667 2766

With a Nationally Certified Master Groomer on staff, Classy Pup Grooming Salon has made a reputation as tops in pet grooming in Northern Colorado. The salon uses the "Clipper Vac" system at each of its grooming stations, which removes the hair and dander resulting in a higher quality groom and a healthier environment for your pet.

Other favorites:

•PetSmart, 1715 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland, 970-278-9178

•Dogs Day Out, 5617 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-593-0095

•Waggin Tails Pet Grooming, 1113 W. 7th St., Loveland, 970-669-7890

BEST HEARING CLINIC

Hearing Rehab Center

2980 Ginnala Dr., Unit 102, Loveland, 970-593-9700

BEST CAR WINDOW REPAIR

Anchor Auto Glass & Tint, LLC

1550 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-635-2381

The technicians at Anchor Auto Glass & Tint are all factory trained and licensed, meeting all requirements for an auto glass installer. Anchor provides windshield repair and replacement with free mobile service, and offer the same high quality glass that was originally manufactured with your vehicle. Anchor also does window tinting and Clear Auto Bra using 3M products.

Other favorites:

•Safelite Autoglass, 3204 N. Garfield Ave., Ste A, Loveland, 970-663-6900

•Elite Auto Glass, 3204 Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-663-6900

BEST PLACE TO BUY MEN’S APPAREL, BEST PLACE TO BUY WOMEN’S APPAREL

Kohl’s

1340 Sculptor Dr., Loveland, 970-669-0930

With daily specials, discounts and clearance sales, Kohl’s offers substantial savings with its high quality apparel. Kohl’s in Loveland offers a wide selection of both men’s and women’s clothing.

BEST INVESTMENT CENTER

Edward Jones

Multiple agents in Loveland, visit www.edwardjones.com for complete listings.

Edward Jones serves nearly 7 million investors and has more offices than any other investment firm in America. Edward Jones focuses on a personal, long-term approach to investing. Stop in to see a financial advisor about a diversified investment strategy that is right for you.

Other favorites:

•Investment Centers of America, 300 E. 29th St., Loveland

•Traders Network, 504 W. Eisenhower Blvd., #302, Loveland, 970663-5016

Hearing Rehab Center strives to provide the highest level of care possible for its patients. HRC’s team of Kathy Houtchens and Jerry Brungardt treats everyone that visits as though they are a member of the family. HRC’s primary goal is to help improve the lives of its patients through better hearing.

Other favorites:

•Hearing Healthcare Center, 2902 Ginnala Dr, #3, Loveland, 970-593-1509

•Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, 909 E. Eisenhower Blvd., #101, Loveland, 970-5939137

Other favorites:

•Macy’s, 5995 Skypond Dr., Loveland, 970-612-1401

•Jax, 950 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-0776-4540

BEST EYE CLINIC

Kirk Eye Center

3650 E. 15th St., Loveland, 970-669-1107

In 1991, Dr. John Kirk founded Kirk Eye Center to bring better eye care to the people of northern Colorado. He opened a state of the art clinic in east Loveland in 2005 to provide the room to for more comprehensive services to patients. Dr. John Colvin joined the practice in 2003 to help Dr. Kirk meet the demand for eye care by current and new patients.

Other favorites:

•Associates in Family Eyecare, 2249 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-4587

•Dr. Jennifer Cecil, 2902 Ginnala Dr #1, Loveland, 970-669-8998

BEST PAWN SHOP

Loveland Pawn

423 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland, 970-667-1176

Loveland Pawn has built its foundation on friendliness —that downtown attitude without the uptown prices. Loveland Pawn has found its customers return for the avalanche of savings.

Other favorites:

•Mr. Money USA, 1411 Cleveland Ave., Loveland, 970-667-7185

•Friendly Pawn Shop, 200 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-663-1389

BEST PLACE FOR A MASSAGE

Massage Heights

5865 Sky Pond Dr., G112, Loveland, 970-663-7529

The professionals at Massage Heights have worked hard over the past one-anda-half years to provide the most convenient, affordable and relaxing massage to everyone that walks through their doors. They will continue to strive to be the very best at giving clients the personal attention their bodies need to live a healthy lifestyle.

Other favorites:

•Ten Aveda Salon & Spa, 6045 Sky Pond Dr. Ste. R100, Loveland, 970-669-4836

•Sharon Welch, Coberly Chiropractic, 3025 N. Taft Ave., Ste. A, 970-203-0621

•True Colours Day Spa, 1426 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-9423

BEST CRAFT STORE

Hobby Lobby

3133 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland, 970-593-0077

Hobby Lobby features an inventory with crafts, hobbies, picture framing , jewelry making, fashion fabrics, floral, cards and party items, baskets, wearable art, home accents and holiday supplies.

Other favorites:

•JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts, 1601 Fall River Dr., Loveland, 970-663-4224

•Michaels Arts & Crafts, multiple Northern Colorado locations

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

Rob Proctor, At Home Real Estate

231 W. 4th St., Ste. 111, Loveland, 970-203-1101

Rob Proctor, the owner and employing broker of At Home Real Estate, was chosen once again as Loveland’s favorite Realtor. Proctor, a Northern Colorado native, was licensed in 2002 and has a firm understanding of the local real estate market.

Other favorites:

•Ryan Spencer, 5401 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland, 970-613-0700

•Lynne Gehringer, 970-420-2555

•Sally Brent, 1401 W. 29th St., Loveland, 970-461-7110

BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES

Big O Tires 2480 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-667-6074

For six consecutive years , Big O Tires of Loveland has had the privilege to offer Loveland tire and automotive service it deserves. Serving the community since 1993, Big O offers a variety of services including tire, brake, shock, strut, alignment and oil changes.

Other favorites:

•Discount Tire, 994 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-669-5579

•T & T Tires, 1203 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-667-1030