We have our Best of Yavapai County results for you — a detailed guide to the best providers of goods and services selected by our readership.
These are the people and businesses who really give our community its shine, making it pop for residents and visitors alike. Our 120 categories are grouped into sections for people, pets, services, lifestyle, shopping and food and drink, covering most of the facets of your life here.
It’s always a joy for us to celebrate excellence in our community, and Yavapai County teems with it!
Our readers turn to the tried and true (Murphy’s in Prescott) and the new (Triple Creek Kitchen & Spirits in Prescott) for their favorite meals and fixins. They turn to Sundara Sanctuary for soothing yet soaring yoga classes and to Elite MT Athletics for a fierce workout, both in Prescott Valley.
And don’t forget the people and organizations who give our area its heart and soul, ranging from Best Elected Official Constable Ron Williams of the Prescott Justice Precinct to the most esteemed nonprofit – Emmanuel Pines Camp & Conference Center just west of Prescott on Spence Springs Road.
This is just a sneak peek at this year’s award winners, the people and places who’ve helped make our hometown shimmer from its perch in the forest and mountains. Read on to see who they are, and then thank them for all they do!
2021 Best of Yavapai County Services
Service Category | Winner |
Attorney | Holdsworth Law Firm |
Auto Dealership | Findlay Toyota Prescott |
Auto Repair | Iconic Automotive |
Bank | Credit Union | Desert Financial Credit Union |
Barber | John Hancock Barbershop |
Car Wash | Ocean Blue |
Carpet Care | T.C. Carpet Care |
Caterer | Goods From the Garden |
Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center | Lifestyle Chiropractic |
Custom Cabinetry/Woodworking | MCK Woodworks, LLC |
Dance Studio | Lessons by Lexe Dance Studio |
Day Care | Preschool | Little Explorers Learning Academy |
Dentist | Prescott Smile Care |
Electrician | D and D Electric |
Financial Services | Schott Financial |
Florist | Florian |
Hair Salon | Diamond Stylz Studio |
Home Repair | Remodeling | Boss Flooring Solutions |
Housekeeping | Prescott Maid to Order |
In-Home Care | Kindred at Home |
Interior Design | Bella Home Furnishings |
Landscaping | Zebrascapes |
Massage | Sundara Sanctuary |
Medical Practice | Prescott Women’s Clinic |
Mental Health Facility | West Yavapai Guidance Clinic |
Movers | Fireman Movers |
Nail Salon | Lynn’s Nails |
Optometrist | Dr. Kenneth Williams – Williams Eye Care Group |
Orthodontist | Dr. Frederick Fenderson – Prescott Orthodontist |
Painting | Century Painting |
Photographer | Blushing Cactus Photography |
Physician | Dr. Jeffrey Osburn – Prescott Women’s Clinic |
Plumber | Patriot Plumbing |
Real Estate Agent | Luther Kraxberger |
Real Estate Brokerage | Keller Williams |
Recovery Center | Silver Sands |
Retirement Community | Touchmark at the Ranch |
School | BASIS Prescott |
Spa | Sundara Sanctuary |
Spray Tanning | Beautiful You Spray Tanning |
Surgery Center | Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center |
Tatoo Studio | Avatar Tat2 |
Wedding Venue | The Grand Highland Hotel |
2021 Best of Yavapai County Shopping
Shopping Category | Winner |
Antiques | Cowgirl Country Antiques |
Baby | Kids | Fox and Bear Kids Trading Post |
Bike Shop | High Gear Bike Shop |
Bookstore | Peregrine Book Company |
Farmers Market | Prescott Farmers Market |
Furniture | Bella Home Furnishings |
Jewelry | Artful Eye Jewelers |
Nursery | Plants | Prescott Valley Nursery |
Outdoor Decor | Ashley Homestore |
Outdoor Gear | The Hike Shack |
Place to Buy Art | Ian Russell |
Place to Buy Gifts | The Honeyman |
Place to Buy Souvenirs | Galloping Goose |
Second-Hand Clothing | Yavapai Humane Society Thrift Store |
Western Wear | Drawn West |
Women’s Boutique | Purple Clover |
2021 Best of Yavapai County People
People Category | Winner |
Actor | Actress | Scott Neese |
Artist | Bill Curry |
Band | Musician | The CheekTones |
Bartender | Lindsay Fox |
Chef | Goods From the Garden |
Custom Jewelry | Dave Rabellino, Artful Eye Jewelers |
Elected Official | Constable Ron Williams |
Event DJ | Josh Orlando |
Radio DJ | Bo Woods |
Radio Station | 90.9 K-LOVE-KLVH |
2021 Best of Yavapai County Lifestyle
Lifestyle Category | Winner |
City Park | Pioneer Park |
Festival | Prescott Bluegrass Festival |
Fitness Studio | Gym | Elite MT Athletics, Training & Wellness |
Golf Course | Prescott Country Club |
Hiking Trail | Thumb Butte |
Live Music Venue | Yavapai College Performing Arts Center |
Museum | TIE: Museum of Indigenous People / Sharlot Hall Museum |
Nonprofit | Emmanuel Pines Camp |
Performance Theater | Elks Theatre |
Place to Take Kids | Heritage Park Zoo |
Place to Volunteer | Prescott Meals on Wheels |
Romantic Resort | Prescott Resort |
Running | Fitness Event | Whiskey Row Marathon |
Staycation Resort | Fores Villas |
Yoga Studio | Sundara Sanctuary |
2021 Best of Yavapai County Pets
Pets Category | Winner |
Animal Clinic | Prescott Animal Hospital |
Animal Rescue | United Animal Friends |
Animal Shelter | Yavapai Humane Society |
Dog Park | Willow Creek Beneful Dream Dog Park |
Dog Trainer | Prescott Valley Dog Squad |
Dog-Friendly Restaurant | Jen’s 7th Ave. Cafe |
Pet Boarding | Run-a-Muk |
Pet Grooming | Critter Clippers |
Pet Store | Whiskers Barkery |
Tack | Feed Store | Olsen’s (all locations) |
2021 Best of Yavapai County Food & Drink
Food & Drink Category | Winner |
Bakery | Flour Stone Cafe |
Bar | Tavern | The Point Bar and Lounge |
Barbeque | Colt Grill, BBQ & Spirits |
Breakfast & Brunch | Jen’s 7th Ave. Cafe |
Brewery & Taproom | City Tavern Taproom at Founding Fathers |
Burger | Colt Grill, BBQ & Spirits |
Chinese | Canton Dragon |
Coffee Shop | Cuppers Coffee House |
Comfort Food | Gabby’s Grill |
Deli | Park Plaza Liquor and Deli |
Dessert | Farm Provisions |
Donuts | Outlaw Donuts |
Fine Dining & Special Occasion | Atmisfir |
Food Truck | The Hungry Badger Adventure Catering |
Fried Chicken | Augie’s |
Frozen Yogurt | Ice Cream | Frozen Frannies |
Happy Hour | Murphy’s Restaurant |
Indian | Taj Mahal Restaurant and Lounge |
Italian | Gabriella’s Ristorante |
Local Food Product | The Local |
Margarita | Dry Gulch Steakhouse |
Mexican | Casa Alvarez |
New Restaurant | Triple Creek Kitchen and Spirits |
Patio | The Raven Café |
Pie | Barry’s Pie Pantry |
Pizza | Bill’s Pizza |
Sandwich | Scout’s Gourmet Grub |
Seafood | Atmisfir |
Steakhouse | Leff-Ts Steakhouse |
Sushi | Koko Grill |
Tapas | El Gato Azul |
Thai | Chai’s Thai |
Vegan | Vegetarian | BiGA |
Wine Bar | Back Alley Wine Bar |
Winery | Caduceus Cellars |
