There is a lot to celebrate about the Waukesha area: great family-friendly activities and great local businesses.

But who do you think is the best? 

Help Patch determine the best of the best by voting for your favorites in each one of the categories below. To vote, click on the links for each category and vote in the poll attached to that article.

Cast your vote by August 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner.

The Readers' Choice competition was built from nominations from Patch readers. You must be logged in to Patch before you vote. 

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Food & Drink

• Vote: Best Burger
• Vote: Best Frozen Custard
• Vote: Best Pizza
• Vote: Best Coffee Shop
• Vote: Most Family-Friendly Restaurant
• Vote: Best Sandwich
• Vote: Best Steakhouse
• Vote: Best French Fries
• Vote: Best Seafood Restaurant
• Vote: Best Chinese Food
• Vote: Best Mexican Restaurant

Health & Beauty

• Vote: Best Hair Salon for Women
• Vote: Best Place to Walk or Hike

Shopping

• Vote: Best Grocery Store

Automotive

• Vote: Best Place to Get Your Car Fixed