The nominations are pouring in for our Best of Alberta Awards, and we're excited to share some of the incredible businesses that are making waves across our province.
From small-town gems to urban favorites, these nominees represent what makes Alberta such a special place to explore.
Here are just a few of the nominees so far:
Coffee That Hits the Spot ☕
Lostlands Cafe in Jasper is earning praise for having the "best coffee & juices!" - high praise in a town that knows good coffee.
Wapiti Bean Co in Grande Prairie caught attention with "the best roasted coffee! And pretty great soups too." A perfect combo for those chilly Alberta days.
Beantrees Cafe in Cold Lake got a simple but heartfelt nomination as a "lovely cafe in Cold Lake."
Pubs Worth the Drive 🍺
Ugly's Pub & Grill in Lacombe has fans saying they "love this pub, has the best specials, always a fun atmosphere."
Leanne's Bar & Grill in Millet earned what might be our boldest nomination: "Definitely the Best pub of Alberta."
Retro in Camrose is being celebrated as "the coolest place so fun," while Nodding Donkey Brewery in Drayton Valley is appreciated as "such a neat place, love to have them in the community."
Family Dining Done Right 🍽️
Jeanne's Pizza Pantry in Alix has someone who literally dreams about their pizza - "I really do dream about their pizza."
Lokal Kitchen in Sylvan Lake is making waves with the "best fried chicken in alberta!"
Smoke & Fire BBQ in Edmonton got love for being the "best BBQ food & poutine" from this Edmonton food truck.
Unique Experiences 🌟
Best Indigenous Experience:
Métis Crossing earned a nomination for Best Indigenous Experience - a place where culture and hospitality create something truly special.
Best Touring:
Jasper Motorcycle Tours received a touching nomination: "had the best sidecar tours, i heard they were impacted by the wildfires of jasper but wanted to nominate still." That kind of loyalty speaks volumes.
Customer Service Champions 💫
Vilna Family Grocery got recognized as a "great little small town one stop store."
Backstairs Burger in Edmonton earned praise not just for their "burgers & milkshakes" but because "their customer service is top tier."
Psycho Cycle & Salvage in Edmonton got appreciation for "great customer care here by these guys."
Sweet Stops 🍦
Kind Ice Cream in Edmonton is simply "the best ice cream."
Rochfort Bridge Trading Post earned recognition for having the "best ice cream."
Heidi's Haus in Legal got love for "such good ice cream."
Welcoming Communities 🏘️
The Village of Vilna received multiple nominations for Most Welcoming Community, with people noting it's a "very awesome community everyone is so welcoming and so much to do."
Patio Perfection 🌅
Hazzard County Bar & Grill in Sylvan Lake is being celebrated for having "such a nice patio" and being a "very cool place great patio."
Out of Bounds Restaurant in Sturgeon County/St Albert earned recognition for "gorgeous patios during sunset."
These nominations show the incredible diversity of Alberta's business community. Each one represents someone's favorite spot, their go-to place, their reason to take that scenic drive or plan that weekend getaway.
Want to add your voice?
Visit rumblealberta.com/best to nominate your favorite Alberta businesses. Nominations close October 31st, so don't wait!
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