Thank you to the more than 400 students and community members who particpated in our second annual Best of Whitewater survey! Your support and continued news engagement has made it possible for us to proudly carry on this tradition. The Royal Purple staff has enjoyed this project thus far, and we look forward to contiuing this special edition in the years to come.

ON CAMPUS

Best Sandwich

1. Erbert and Gerbert’s
2. Olive
3. Sideline Cafe

Best Workout

1. Williams Center weight room
2. Hiking trails
3. Warhawk Group Fitness

Best Study Spot

1. Andersen Library
2. Fourth Floor of Hyland Hall
3. Laurentide Lounges

Best Residence Hall

1. Wells West
2. Arey
3. Wells East

Best Dining Location

1. Einstein Bros. Bagels
2. Drumlin Hall
3. Erbert and Gerbert’s

Best Performance Center

1. Young Auditorium
2. UC Down Under
3. Light Recital Hall

Best Arts Display

1. Crossman Art Gallery
2. Roberta’s Art Gallery
3. UC Old Main Lane

Best Way to Spend a Saturday

1. Warhawk Sports Games
2. Movie in Summers Auditorium
3. Warhawk Alley

Best Purple Points Place

1. Einstein Bros. Bagels
2. University Bookstore
3. Olive

Best Freshman Event

1. Welcome Back Concert
2. R U Purple
3. Warhawks at Night

Best Entertainment

1. UC Down Under
2. Recreational Sports
3. Warhawk Alley

OFF CAMPUS

Best Greek Event

1. Pi Kappa Alpha – Color Run
2. Delta Zeta – Dine with the DZ’s
3. Lambda Chi Alpha – Food drive

Best Pizza

1. Rosa’s
2. Toppers
3. Gus’

Best Sandwich

1. Jimmy John’s
2. Jersey Mike’s
3. Subway

Best Taco

1. Taco Fresco
2. Cozumel
3. Qdoba

Best Burger

1. 841 Brewhouse
2. Second Salem
3. Fat Jack’s

Best Coffee

1. SweetSpot Cafe
2. McDonald’s
3. The Kettle

Best Overnight Stay

1. Baymont Inn & Suites
2. Victoria on Main Bed & Breakfast
3. Hamilton House

Best Property Management

1. DLK Enterprises
2. Stettler Properties
3. HSI

Best Bakery

1. SweetSpot Cafe & Bakehouse
2. La Preferida
3. San Jose Mexican Grocery

Best Local Grocery Option

1. Walmart
2. Whitewater City Market
3. San Jose Mexican Grocery

Best Place to Stash Cash

1. UW Credit Union
2. Associated Bank / First Citizens State Bank (TIE)
3. Premier Bank

Best Place to Take Parents

1. Black Sheep
2. Jessica’s Family Restaurant / 841 Brewhouse (TIE)
3. Second Salem

Best Bar-Close Food

1. Rosa’s
2. Toppers
3. Qdoba

Best Place for a Hot Date

1. Fanatico Ristorante
2. Black Sheep
3. Cinemas  of Whitewater

Best Craft Beer Spot

1. Second Salem
2. 841 Brewhouse
3. Casual Joe’s

Best Neighborhood Bar

1. Coyote Grill
2. The Brass Rail
3. Station 1

Best Place to Dance

1. Pumpers & Mitchell’s
2. College Pub
3. Cheapshotz

Best Bar Deal

1. All You Can Drink – College Pub, Cheapshotz, Pumpers & Mitchell’s
2. Hot dog, fries & beer – Station 1
3. Ladies Night – Cheapshotz

Best Thirsty Thursday Destination

1. Pumpers & Mitchell’s
2. College Pub
3. Cheapshotz

Best Haircut

1. Robin’s Nest
2. Cost Cutters
3. Belezza Hair Stylist

Best Dessert

1. SweetSpot Cafe
2. Culver’s
3. Rosa’s

Best Breakfast/Brunch

1. Jessica’s Family Restaurant
2. SweetSpot Cafe
3. Second Salem

Best Community Event

1. Whitewater City Market
2. Holiday Parade
3. Discover Whitewater Marathon

Best Celebration

1. Spring Splash
2. Halloween/Homecoming
3. St. Patrick’s Day