After nearly 2,500 votes were cast across eleven categories, Cogho & Jules have officially crowned Bendigo's BEST for 2024 - but who has topped the list? See the results from every category below!
WINNER - SKIP'S SKATEBOARD SHOP 📍 EAGLEHAWK A favourite spot amongst residents of the borough, 30% of our voters rated Skip's coffee as the best in town - even if the face of the store has a penchant for McDonald's... SECOND PLACE - HARLEY STREET CAFE 📍 STRATHDALE WINNER - OMG BBQ 📍 KANGAROO FLAT They might have only just moved into a new location on High Street, but OMG BBQ had you saying 'oh my god' for their delicious brisket, pork and lamb burgers. SECOND PLACE - EL GORDO 📍 HUNTLY WINNER - BUNKER HQ 📍 GOLDEN GULLY Need to work off the burgers and coffee? Bunker HQ was a fan favourite among our listeners, netting more than 36% of all votes cast. SECOND PLACE - THRIVE FIT 📍 GOLDEN SQUARE WINNER - FORAGE BENDIGO 📍 STRATHFIELDSAYE A popular spot for eastsiders to stop in for breakfast and brunch, Forage was a clear front-runner with almost half of the Best Breakfast votes. SECOND PLACE - NUDE FOOD BREAKFAST BAR 📍 BENDIGO WINNER - ALLIES HOTEL 📍 MYERS FLAT We're a city with plenty of good pubs, so it's no surprise that this category was hotly contested. Your favourite? A charming spot on the outskirts of town. SECOND PLACE - LAKE VIEW HOTEL 📍 BENDIGO WINNER - MIKAELA JANE HAIR 📍 GOLDEN SQUARE Hairdressers, barbers, stylists... they go by many names, but are an important part of keeping us looking great. Some, like Mikaela, will even come to you! SECOND PLACE - KATHY SMITH HAIR STUDIO 📍 STRATHDALE WINNER - GEORGE'S BAKEHOUSE 📍 HUNTLY From fresh loves of breads to pies and sausage rolls, a good bakery is the heart (and the stomach) of our community. It's no wonder the competition was fierce, with just four votes separating first place and equal second! EQUAL SECOND PLACE - FLORA HILL BAKEHOUSE 📍 FLORA HILL & QUARRY HILL WINNER - GOLDEN SQUARE CRICKET CLUB 📍 GOLDEN SQUARE With access to so many great sporting facilities, Bendigo is a hotbed of athletic achivements. We all love sport, so it's no wonder that it came down to just one vote to decide our winner! SECOND PLACE - MOUNT PLEASANT FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB 📍 TOOLLEEN WINNER - SPECIMEN HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL 📍 GOLDEN SQUARE When I was in school, maths was my best subject - and I sure needed it when counting these votes! You guessed it... there's another tie for second. EQUAL SECOND PLACE - MARONG PRIMARY SCHOOL 📍 MARONG WINNER - MEAT MATTERS 📍 EAGLEHAWK & WHITE HILLS Another close contest to find our best butcher - we're spoiled for choice. A narrow upset, with Meat Matters just three votes ahead of 2021's winner Meats on Mitchell! SECOND PLACE - MEATS ON MITCHELL 📍 BENDIGO WINNER - LUCHIANO'S PIZZA & PASTA 📍 BENDIGO All good things must come to an end... last, but not least, our search for the Best Takeaway! With so many great cuisines to choose from, your votes centred around two standouts - Italian food, and desserts. Anyone else hungry? SECOND PLACE - OMG BBQ & THE DESSERT NERD 📍 KANGAROO FLATBEST COFFEE
THIRD PLACE - BUBBA'S COFFEE STOP 📍 EPSOMBEST BURGER
THIRD PLACE - BOSS BURGER 📍 BENDIGOBEST GYM
THIRD PLACE - BOBBIE-LEE'S SAFE HOUSE FITNESS 📍 EAST BENDIGOBEST BREAKFAST
THIRD PLACE - HARLEY STREET CAFE 📍 STRATHDALEBEST PUB
THIRD PLACE - THE GOLDEN VINE 📍 BENDIGOBEST HAIRSTYLIST
THIRD PLACE - NARELLE BRAVO HAIR STUDIO 📍 EPSOMBEST BAKERY
EQUAL SECOND PLACE - THE ELMORE BAKERY 📍 ELMORE & MARONGBEST SPORTING CLUB
THIRD PLACE - CALIVIL UNITED FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB 📍 CALIVILBEST SCHOOL
EQUAL SECOND PLACE - MAIDEN GULLY PRIMARY SCHOOL 📍 MAIDEN GULLYBEST BUTCHER
THIRD PLACE - FLORA HILL QUALITY MEATS 📍 FLORA HILLBEST TAKEAWAY
THIRD PLACE - BORCHELLI RISTORANTE 📍 BENDIGOThe feel good way to start your day, Cogho & Jules are Everything Bendigo. Listen live weekday mornings from 6 on 93.5 Triple M, or anytime on the free LiSTNR app.