Announcing the Best of Topeka Top 3 finalists
Following are the top three finishers in Best of Topeka, shown in alphabetical order.
Final results will be published in our annual Best of Topeka magazine on Sunday, Sept. 19 in The Topeka Capital-Journal.
To find out more what it means to be a Best of Topeka finalist, please contact your Topeka Capital-Journal sales representative or Kathy Malm at 785-295-1125.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Art Gallery
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Leaping Llamas Artisan Shop
Mulvane Art Museum
Bingo
Arab Shrine Bingo
Hayden PACE Bingo
Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Casino
Hollywood Casino
Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Sac & Fox Casino
Dance Studio
Fuzion School of Dance
Radiant Dance Studio
The Dance Factory
Ethnic Event in NE Kansas
Fiesta Mexicana
Germanfest
Prairie Band Potawatomi Pow Wow
Event in NE Kansas
Fiesta Mexicana
Huff ‘n Puff
TARC Winter Wonderland
Family Entertainment
Gage Park
Kansas Children’s Discovery Center
Topeka Zoo
Free Entertainment
Downtown Topeka Concerts
First Friday Artwalk
Lake Shawnee
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Local Historical Site
Brown v. Board of Education
National Historic Site
Kansas Museum of History
Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade
Historic Site
Martial Arts School
Criqui Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Master Overbey’s Martial Arts
Midwest Combat Academy
Museum
Combat Air Museum
Kansas Children’s Discovery Center
Kansas Museum of History
Place for Live Entertainment
Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
Topeka Performing Arts Center
Place for Reception/Event
The Brownstone
The Foundry Event Center
Topeka Performing Arts Center
Place to have a birthday party
Bonkers
Gage Park
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Place to Take an Out-of-towner
Lake Shawnee
NOTO
The Pennant
Radio Station
94.5 Country (WIBW)
98.5 JACKfm (KSAJ)
Majic 107.7 (KMAJ)
Tattoo Shop
Fine Line Tattoo
Matryoshka Tattoo
Olympus Ink Tattoo
FOOD & DRINK
All Around Restaurant
Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant
Texas Roadhouse
The Pennant
Asian Restaurant
Kiku Steak House of Japan
Oriental Express
Tuptim Thai Restaurant
Barbecue
Herman’s Meat & Smokehouse
Iron Rail Brewing
Lonnie Q’s BBQ
Brewery
Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant
Happy Basset Brewing Company
Iron Rail Brewing
Buffet
Golden Corral
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Longhouse Buffet at Prairie Band
Casino & Resort
Burger
Pad Restaurant
The Burger Stand at College Hill
The Pennant
Catering Company
Engroff’s Catering
Hy-Vee
Simply Sarah’s Catering
Chicken Wings
Abigail’s Grill & Bar
Buffalo Wild Wings
Topeka Pizza
Coffee Shop
Classic Bean
PT’s at College Hill
Starbucks
Craft Beer Selection (store)
Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant
Devlin’s Wine & Spirits
Vern’s Retail Liquor
Deli/Sandwich Shop
Jason’s Deli
Schlotzsky’s
The Wheel Barrel
Fine Dining Restaurant
Paisano’s Ristorante
RowHouse Restaurant
Three Fires Steakhouse at Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Happy Hour
Blue Moose Bar & Grill
Sonic Drive-In
The Pennant
Ice Cream/Yogurt
Cold Stone Creamery
G’s Frozen Custard
Sheridan’s Frozen Custards
Italian Restaurant
AJ’s NY Pizzeria
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Paisano’s Ristorante
Mexican Restaurant
El Centenario
El Mezcal Restaurant
Margarita’s Jalisco
Outdoor Dining
Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant
Blue Moose Bar & Grill
The Wheel Barrel
Pizza
AJ’s NY Pizzeria
Glory Days Pizza
LaRocca’s Pizza
Place for Breakfast
Banjo’s Cafe
Bradley’s Corner Cafe
Hanover Pancake House
Place for Lunch
Cafe Holliday
The Pennant
The Wheel Barrel
Place to Buy Wine
Devlin’s Wine & Spirits
Jacs Liquor
Vern’s Retail Liquor
Place to get a Cold Beer
Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant
Happy Basset Brewing Company
Iron Rail Brewing
Romantic Restaurant
Paisano’s Ristorante
RowHouse Restaurant
The White Linen
Salad
Field of Greens
Jason’s Deli
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Sports Bar
Buffalo Wild Wings
Skinny’s Sports Bar & Grill
Vikings Grille
Steak
LongHorn Steakhouse
North Star Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse
Sweet or Savory Treat
Dairy Queen
Hazel Hill Chocolate
Josey Baking Co.
Smallcakes Topeka
Take Out
Oriental Express
Prize Package
Tuptim Thai Restaurant
Tea Shop
Café Barnabas
Classic Bean
Morning Light Kombucha
Wine List
Blue Moose Bar & Grill
The Weather Room
Three Fires Steakhouse at Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Winery
Glaciers Edge Winery
Oz Winery
Prairie Fire Winery
HOUSING & HOSPITALITY
Apartment Complex
Chalet Apartments
McCrite Plaza Topeka
Sherwood Apartments
Hotel
Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Cyrus Hotel
Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Retirement Community
Aldersgate Village
Brewster Place
McCrite Plaza Topeka
PROFESSIONAL
Accountant
John Boos
M & M Accounting & Tax Services
Mize Houser & Company
Architect
Architect One
Jeff Lane / TreanorHL
Schwerdt Design Group
Auctioneer
Andy Conser / Covenant Real Estate & Auction
Auctions By Simnitt Brothers
Kooser Auctioneering Services
Bankruptcy Attorney
Adam Mack / Mack & Associates
Berberick Law
Gary Hinck
Chiropractic Practice
Jared Schneider / Natural Life Chiropractic
The Center for Manual Medicine and Regenerative Orthopedics
Topeka Sports & Family Chiropractic
Dentist
Heinbach, Larkin, Naeger, Ideus DDS
Rees E. Webber
Topeka Smiles
Employer <100
Century Business Technologies
Jayhawk Pharmacy & Patient Supply
Schendel Lawn & Landscape
Employer >500
Advisors Excel
Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Stormont Vail Health/Cotton O’Neil
Employer 100-500
Azura Credit Union
CoreFirst Bank & Trust
Envista Credit Union
Employment Agency
Key Staffing
Premier Employment Solutions
Westaff
Eye Care
Genstler Eye Center
Kevin Lenahan / The Spectacle
The EyeDoctors Optometrists
Family Law or Divorce Attorney
Brassel & Packer
Law Firm of Tenopir & Huerter
Sloan Law Firm
Family Physician
Jennifer Harader / Oasis Family Medicine
Michael J. Murphy
Thomas J. Hamilton
Health or Wellness Spa
Essentia Salon & Spa
His & Her Salon & Day Spa
Onyx Salon and Wellness Spa
Hearing Aid Service Provider
Ediger Hearing Aid Service
Tallgrass Balance, Hearing & Physical Therapy Center
Topeka Ear Nose & Throat
Home Health and/or Home Care
Angels At Home Care
Interim HealthCare of Topeka
Midland Care
Hospice
Avalon Hospice
Interim HealthCare of Topeka
Midland Care
Institution of Higher Education
Kansas State University
Kansas University
Washburn University
Insurance Agency
American Family Insurance
Shelter Insurance
State Farm
Insurance Agent
Brian Green / Allstate Insurance
Jamie Hornbaker / State Farm
Lance Dykes / Shelter Insurance
Landscape or Lawn Care
Lawns by Bryce
Schendel Lawn & Landscape
Topeka Landscape
Law Firm or Law Office
Berberick Law
Law Firm of Tenopir & Huerter
Palmer Law Group
Medical Facility
Oasis Family Medicine Associates
Stormont Vail Health / Cotton O’Neil
University of Kansas Health Systems-St. Francis Campus / Tallgrass
Medical Spa
Custom Skin MedSpa
Elite Esthetics
Radiance Medical Spa
Medical Supply
Breathe Oxygen & Medical Supply
Jayhawk Pharmacy & Patient Supply
Munns Medical Discount Store
Nonprofit
Ronald McDonald House
Team Blake Foundation
Topeka Rescue Mission
OB-GYN or Midwife
Heather Morrison / Lincoln Center Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kimberly Brey / Lincoln Center Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sara Blake / St. Francis Women's Center
Oncologist
Adrian Caracioni / St Francis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Edwin Petrik / Stormont Vail Health
Mehmood Hashmi / Stormont Vail Health
Orthodontist
Cassidy Orthodontics
Hamilton, Wilson & Hendrickson Orthodontics
Mark Underwood / Topeka Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentist
Laura Vaughn / Vaughn Pediatric Dentistry
Michael Browning / Sunflower Smiles Dentistry
Topeka Dental Clinic
Pediatrician
David Nichols / Pediatric Associates of Topeka
Randall Schumacher / Stormont Vail Health
Sara Nelson / Pediatric Associates of Topeka
Personal Injury Lawyer
Berberick Law
Bryan Smith / Smith Law Firm
Palmer Law Group
Photographer
Ken Doll Photography
Nathan Ham Photography
Shelley Jensen Photography
Physical Therapy
Advance Rehabilitation
Rebound Physical Therapy
SERC Physical Therapy
Printer/Graphic Designer
Go Modern
Knox Signs & Graphics
Topeka Blueprint Company
Real Estate Agency
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First, REALTORS
Coldwell Banker Griffith & Blair American Home
Keller Williams Legacy Partners
Real Estate Agent
Cole Cook / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First, REALTORS
Greg Pert / Keller Williams Realty
Vivian Kane / Capitol City Real Estate
TV Station
KSNT 27
KTWU 11
WIBW 13
Urgent Care Facility
MedExpress Urgent Care
Stormont Vail Health / Cotton O’Neil Express Care Clinics
Minor Med
Veterinary Hospital
Animal Clinic of North Topeka
Burlingame Road Animal Hospital
Stone House Animal Hospital
Weight Loss Center
Rick Tague / Center for Nutrition & Preventative Medicine
Topeka Fit Body Boot Camp
Weight Management Center / Stormont Vail Health
RECREATIONAL
Golf Course
Firekeeper Golf Course at Prairie
Band Casino & Resort
GreatLife Golf & Fitness
Lake Shawnee Golf Course
Park
Gage Park
Lake Shawnee
Topeka Zoo
Place to Exercise
Colaw Fitness
GreatLife Golf & Fitness
Lake Shawnee
RETAIL
Antique Store
Findables
Owls Nest Antique Mall and Flea Market
Wheatland Antique Mall
Auto Salesperson
Chris Glenn / Ed Bozarth Chevrolet
Gene Glass / Laird Noller Ford
Randy Morehead / Cap City Nissan
Boutique Clothing Store
Ash Boutique
Findables
The Pink Suitcase
CBD Shop
CBD American Shaman
CBD Nation
Jayhawk Pharmacy & Patient Supply
Sunflower CBD
Comic, Fantasy or Video Game Shop
Gamers HQ
Gatekeeper Hobbies
Vintage Stock
Convenience Store
Casey’s General Store
Kwik Shop
Petro Deli
DIY Workshop
Bedsprings and Burlap
Rustic Creations
The Firehouse
Downtown Restaurant/Retail
Hazel Hill Chocolate
Iron Rail Brewing
The Pennant
Farm Supply Store
Orscheln Farm & Home
Tarwater Farm & Home Supply
Tractor Supply Company
Flooring Store
Capital City Flooring
Carpet One Floor & Home
Furniture Mall of Kansas
Florist
Dillons
Porterfield’s Flowers & Gift Shop
University Flowers
Furniture Store
Furniture Mall of Kansas
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Owls Nest Antique Mall and Flea Market
Garden Store or Nursery
Jackson’s Greenhouse & Garden Center
Kaw Valley Greenhouses
Skinner Garden Store
Gift Store
Blueshed Gun Shop
Linen Tree of Topeka
The Toy Store
Grocery Store
ALDI
Dillons
Hy-Vee
Independent Used Car Dealer
Heritage Motors
Legacy Motor Company
Trent’s Auto World
Jewelry Store
Briman’s Leading Jewelers
Calhoun’s Jewelers
Diamonds By Design
Liquor Store
Devlin’s Wine & Spirits
McNeive Liquor
Vern’s Retail Liquor
Mattress Store
Furniture Mall of Kansas
Nebraska Furniture Mart
The Mattress Hub
New Auto Dealer
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Buick GMC
Laird Noller Topeka Ford
Lewis Toyota
New Business
Cyrus Hotel
Iron Rail Brewing
Onyx Salon and Wellness Spa
NOTO Restaurant/Retail
Bradley’s Corner Cafe
Norsemen Brewing Company
The Wheel Barrel
Pawn Shop
Capitol City Pawn & Jewelry
Highland Crest Pawn
Integrity Gun & Pawn
Pharmacy
Dillons
Walgreens
Walmart
Place to Buy Photo Equipment
Best Buy
Wolfe’s Camera Shop
Place to Buy Sports Apparel
Academy Sports + Outdoors
DICK’S Sporting Goods
Kansas Sampler
Shopping Center
Brookwood Shopping Center
Fairlawn Plaza
West Ridge Mall
Thrift Store
Findables
God’s Storehouse
MAJ-R Thrift
Tire Store
Big O Tires
Harold’s Tire
Performance Tire & Wheel
Used Auto Dealer
Capital City Nissan
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Buick GMC
Laird Noller Topeka Ford
Vaping Store
Juicy’s Vapor Lounge
Top Shelf Vapors
Vapor World
SERVICE
Auto Body and Paint Shop
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Buick GMC
Laird Noller Topeka Collision Center
Walt’s Autobody CARSTAR
Auto Glass Service
Binswanger Glass
Jayhawk Body Shop & Glass
Safelite AutoGlass
Auto Repair Shop
Automotion By Manis
Darrell’s Service
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Buick GMC
Bank
Capitol Federal
CoreFirst Bank & Trust
Silver Lake Bank
Builder/Remodeler - Commercial
Kendall Construction
Mark Boling Construction
The Osborne Company
Builder/Remodeler - Residential
Dultmeier Homes
Mark Boling Construction
Winston Brown Remodeling
Cable or Internet Service Provider
AT&T Internet & DIRECTV
Cox Communications
Giant Communications
Car Wash
Eagle Auto Wash & Detailing Salon
OTTO Car Wash
Squeaky Clean Car Wash
Carpet Cleaner
Bob’s Janitorial Service
Chavez Restoration & Cleaning
Christopher’s Carpet Cleaning
Cell Service Provider
AT&T
Sprint
Verizon
Child Care Center
Building Blocks of Topeka
Christ the King Early Education Center
Community Preschool
Church or Synagogue
Fellowship Bible Church
Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Topeka Bible Church
Credit Union
Azura Credit Union
Envista Credit Union
Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Credit Union
Electrician
A-1 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical
Davis Electric Construction
Torgeson Electric
Equipment Rental Company
Foley Equipment
Kansas Rental
Sunflower Rents
Financial Planner (agent)
Cody Fredrickson / Azura Wealth Management
Megan Jones / Jones Advisory Group
Ryan Shumaker / The Retirement Team
Financial Planner (firm)
Azura Wealth Management
Jones Advisory Group
The Retirement Team
Floor Refinisher
Kaw Valley Hardwoods
Michael’s Hardwood Floors
Skilled Saws Hardwood Flooring
Funeral Home/Crematory
Davidson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home
Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Heating/Air Company
Blue Dot Services of Kansas
DeBacker’s Inc.
McElroy’s Inc.
House and/or Window Cleaning Service
Bob’s Janitorial Service
Jen’s House & Commercial Cleaning
Merry Maids
Laundry/Dry Cleaner
Hygienic Dry Cleaners
Scotch Fabric Care Services
Village Cleaners
Pest Control Company
Ozark Integrated Pest Services
Schendel Pest Services
Wheatland Pest Control
Place for an Oil Change
Darrell’s Service
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Buick GMC
Laird Noller Topeka Ford
Place for Pet Boarding
Dog Day Afternoon
Taj MaDog
The Dirty Dog
Place for Pet Grooming
PetSmart
The Dirty Dog
The Groom Shack
Place to get a Haircut
Great Clips
Shear Heaven
Touch of Class
Plumbing Company
A-1 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling,
Electrical
McElroy’s Inc.
Pat Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
Roofing Company
Dovetail Roofing
Dultmeier Roofing
Gardner Roofing
Siding and/or Windows
Martinek & Flynn Wholesale
Pella Windows and Doors of Topeka
Window Design Company
Tanning Salon
Colaw Fitness
Safely Sunning Professional Airbrush
Tanning
Sun-Tana
Towing Company
AAA Topeka
Brown’s Super Service
Darrell’s Service
Transmission Service
AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Buick GMC
Topeka Transmission Service