Best of Ceres 2025

ANNUAL20TH

CERES Winners

HONORING THE BUSINESSES, PEOPLE & PLACES THAT MAKE CERES GREAT

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Contents Table of 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Ceres Readers’ Choice Awards!

Each year, this special publication gives us the opportunity to celebrate the businesses, organizations, and individuals who help make Ceres such a vibrant and connected community. These winners were chosen by the people who know our city best — you, our readers and residents.

From family-owned businesses and trusted professionals to favorite restaurants, community services, and local destinations, these pages showcase the people and places that have earned the confidence and support of our community throughout 2025.

What makes the Readers’ Choice Awards so meaningful is that they reflect the voices of local residents. Every vote represents a personal recommendation, a positive experience, and a show of appreciation for those who work hard every day to serve our city.

As a longtime member of this community and publisher of the Ceres Courier, I am continually inspired by the dedication, entrepreneurship, and hometown pride that exist throughout Ceres. These award winners help strengthen the character of our city and contribute to the quality of life we all enjoy.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists. Thank you to everyone who participated by casting a vote, supporting local businesses, and continuing to invest in our community.

Most importantly, thank you for reading the Ceres Courier and allowing us to share the stories that bring our community together.

Hank Vander Veen Publisher/ Owner

animal services

Groomer

Top Notch Kennels

Pet Adoption

Stanislaus Animal Services Agency

Pet Store

Top Notch Kennels

Veterinarian Office

Ceres Veterinary Clinic

Auto Body

Burnside Body Shop

Auto Dealership (new) American Chevrolet Auto Dealership (used)

community favorites

Assisted Living Facility

Samaritan Village

Community Events / Festival

Ceres Christmas Festival

Community Organization

Love Ceres

Hall Rental

River Oaks Golf Course & Event Center

Most Community Involved Business

Anderson’s Towing

Place to Work

Sutter Gould Ceres Care Center

Role Model Channce Condit

1st

Bakery

Mr T’s Delicate Donut Shop

Bar/Pub The Doghouse Taproom

Breakfast Bob’s Coffee Shop

Brunch The Fruit Yard

Buffet The Fruit Yard

Burger In-N-Out Burger

Chef Braulio s Bistro

Dessert Ice Cream Co and Grill

Dinner La Morenita

Fast Food In-N-Out

Friendliest Restaurant Service

Sam’s Cafe

Grocery Store Cost Less Foods

Healthy Eating Fresh Fork

Food & Beverage

Ice Cream/Yogurt FroYo & Co.

Lunch

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Margarita

Alfonso’s Mexican Grill

Mexican Restaurant La Morenita

Pizza

Bob’s Take N Bake Pizza

Sandwich Togo’s

Steak House Texas Roadhouse

Vegetarian Restaurant Bl 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

Flooring Tile

Diamond Carpet Care

Furniture Store

Stuart David Home Furnishings

Heating/Air Conditioning

DeHart Plumbing, Heating, & Air

Home Accessories

Stuart David Home Furnishings

Home Electronics

Walmart Supercenter

Home Upholstery

Stanislaus Custom Upholstery

House Cleaning

Sisters Housekeeping

Home

Landscaping

California Landscape Supply

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

True Roof Inc.

Window Coverings

A&H Floor & Window

Coverings

Barber

Praise The Razor Barbering

Bootcamp Get Fit

Cannabis Dispensary/ Delivery

Sharps Cannabis Club

Child Care

Kidz Childcare & Preschool

Chiropractor Ceres Chiropractic

Dance Studio

Steps Dance Arts Center

Day Spa

Evolution Salon

Dentist / Orthodontist

Magnolia Family Dental

Hair Salon To Dye For

Health Club/ Gym

Planet Fitness

Just for YOU

Laser & Cosmetic

Surgical Artistry

Nail Salon

Lavender Nails & Spa

Nutrition Fresh Fork

OB/GYN Kaiser Permanente

Optometrist Ceres Eye Care

Pharmacy Gill Pharmacy

Podiatrist Ceres Foot Clinic

Primary Care

Sutter Gould Ceres Care Center

Tanning Salon Planet Fitness

Tattoo Parlor

MFH Tattoo Studio

Local Business

Real Estate

Condo/Apartments

Jacob Mosley, Exit Reality

Favorite Real Estate Firm

EXIT Realty Consultants

Favorite Realtor

Renee Ledbetter, Ledbetter & Associates, Inc. - Exit Realty Consultants

Loan/Mortgage

Cindy Williams

Property Management

Success Property Management

Thank you, Ceres, for trusting us with your smiles! Our philosophy at Magnolia Family Dental has always been simple: provide exceptional, cutting-edge care in a place that feels like home. We are committed to staying ahead of the curve—not just for the sake of technology, but for the health of our patients. Come see why your neighbors voted us the best. We’re ready to help you achieve your healthiest smile yet! www.CeresDentist.com