Best of Germany 2026: Bavaria ()
The Best of Germany 2026 results are calculated by polling military community members living in Germany via the www.StripesEurope.com website. There are two phases:
Phase One: Nominations
Voters had the opportunity to write in nominations for their favorite local business in each category. The nomination survey was open for two weeks in June 2025.
Phase Two: Voting
All nominated businesses were compiled into a survey, which was available for public voting for two months, July and August 2025.
WINNER: Fressnapf
For the first time, the Best of Germany nominations asked you to tell us about your favorite pet store and voters in both Bavaria and Kaiserslautern chose Fressnapf. With nearly 1,000 stores in Germany, this franchise provides food and supplies for pet owners of all kinds, from cats and dogs to horses and tortoises. Other convenient services like pet scales, water quality testing, and ID engravers make Fressnapf stores a top choice.
Winners are determined by having the highest total number of votes within their category for a single region. In the case of a tie, both businesses are declared winners.
Best American Restaurant: Happy’s Sports Bar
Best Asian Restaurant: BAB Korean
Best Mexican Restaurant: Tortuga Grafenwöhr
Best Italian Restaurant: Pizzeria Santa Lucia II
Best German Restaurant: Schinderhannes
Best Bar, Pub or Brewery: Ed’s Bar
Best Winery: Nino Vino (at the Exchange Mall)
Best Special Occasion Restaurant: Angus Steakhaus
Best Breakfast: Hemmingway
Best Döner Kebab: Anadolu Kebabhaus 2
Best Medical Practice: Dr. Sabine Schultes
Best Dental Practice: Dr. Schmid & Dr. Ermer
Best Grooming Facility: Pimp My Dog
Best Pet Shipper: Happy Tails Travel
Best Veterinarian: Tierarztpraxis Küke
Best Pet Store: Fressnapf
Best Repair Shop: Autoservice Hofmann
Best New Car Dealership: Bavarian Motor Cars
Best Used Car Dealership: Ramstein Used Cars
Best Bank: Service Credit Union
Best Electronics Store: Media Markt
Best Furniture Store: IKEA
Best German Grocery Store: REWE
Best Fitness Center: Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center
Best Home Improvement Store: OBI
Best Hair Salon: Susanne Gregory & Team
Best Nail Salon: My Linh Nails
Best for Kids: Playmobil Funpark
Best Pool or Therme: Kristall Palm Beach
Best Amusement Park: Europa-Park
Best Castle: Schloss Neuschwanstein
Best Local Christmas Market: Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt
Best Festival: Munich Oktoberfest
Best Zoo: Tiergarten Nürnberg
Best Travel Agency: Explore Europe Travel
