BEACON readers spent the last few months nominating their favorite people, businesses and activities throughout Western Colorado. Now we’re excited to reveal the BEACON Best, an elite group of your most loved shops and service providers who stand above the rest in terms of extraordinary customer service.

Many of our readers grew up in an age where excellent customer service was a staple of every purchase and every experience. This year’s BEACON Best winners, spanning various industries, share a common trait: a commitment to providing high-quality experiences and exceptional service that our readers deeply appreciate.

This select group includes some of your favorite activities and pastimes, allowing us to share your recommendations with fellow seniors! 

We’d like to thank all the readers who voted! Our gratitude extends to the individuals, both employees and business owners, who consistently go above and beyond for seniors in Western Colorado. It’s that kind of commitment that sets the BEACON Best apart.

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Let us know what categories you’d like to see next year by emailing us at [email protected]

Look at the winners below!

MESA COUNTY WINNERS

Best Resale/Thrift Store: 

arc Thrift Store

Best Place to Buy Gifts: 

Enstrom Candies

Best Real Estate Agent: 

Danny Kuta, RE/MAX 4000 

Best Beauty/Spa Service: 

Zuma Hair Salon

Best Auto Repair: 

Mueller's Auto Service

Best Chiropractor: 

Roman Family Chiropractic 

Best Pet Service: 

All Pets Center

Best Hardware Store: 

Peach Tree True Value

Best Health Club: 

Crossroads Fitness

Best Dental Services: 

Ryan Davis, DDS 

Best Place to Volunteer: 

Mesa County RSVP

Best Local Festival:

Palisade Peach Fest

Best Local Band/Musician: 

Rock 'N Swing

Best Place to Meet People: 

Fruita Senior Hikes

Best Date Night Location: 

626 on Rood

Best Restaurant for Lunch or Dinner: 

Texas Roadhouse

Best Happy Hour: 

Boston's 

Best Place to Take Grandkids: 

Dinosaur Journey Museum

Best Local Cocktails: 

Peach Street Distillery 

Best Place to Grab a Beer: 

Rockslide 

MONTROSE-DELTA WINNERS 

Best Resale/Thrift Store: 

Heirlooms for Hospice 

Best Place to Buy Gifts: 

Heirlooms for Hospice

Best Real Estate Agent: 

Kelly Landen, Norris-Snell Real Estate 

Best Beauty/Spa Service: 

Spotlight the Salon

Best Auto Repair: 

Diamond G Auto

Best Chiropractor: 

Compass Medical - Montrose 

Best Pet Service: 

San Juan Veterinary Clinic 

Best Hardware Store: 

Ace Hardware

Best Health Club: 

Montrose Recreation Center

Best Dental Services: 

Soft Touch Dentistry

Best Place to Volunteer: 

Sharing Ministries

Best Local Festival: 

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival 

Best Local Band/Musician: 

Donny Morales

Best Place to Meet People: 

Delta Public Library

Best Date Night Location: 

Horsefly Brewing 

Best Restaurant for Lunch or Dinner: 

Stone House

Best Happy Hour: 

The Grove

Best Place to Take Grandkids: 

Montrose Recreation Center

Best Local Cocktails: 

Phelanies 

Best Place to Grab a Beer: 

Horsefly Brewing

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Let us know what categories you’d like to see next year by emailing us at [email protected]!