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Top 5 coffee shops in Stanislaus County have been named. Vote for the best

The top five coffee shops have been named by you, readers, and it’s time to reveal them and begin the final vote to determine No. 1.

After a three-day nomination period, the Stanislaus County coffee shops that received the most entries are: Flora Cafe with 37 nominations, Queen Bean with 6, Penny University (5), Sisters Coffee Shop (4) and Alma Oscura (4).

Interestingly, two coffee shops outside of Stanislaus County received a few nominations. Austin’s Coffee Crafters in Ripon received two nominations and Ripon Coffee Shop received one.

It’s now time to vote for your favorite of the top five in the poll below. Take into consideration the shop’s menu, atmosphere, service and whatever else makes you frequent a business.

Voting ends Sunday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m. The winner will be featured Monday.

This story was originally published November 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM.

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Dominique Williams
The Modesto Bee
Dominique Williams writes about new business, restaurant and retail developments for The Modesto Bee. She is a Ripon native and a graduate of Sacramento State.
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