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Championship Round: Who Has the Best Customer Service in Brandon?

Cast your vote in the last matchup in the competition: Uncle Mike's Smokehouse Grill vs. Morningstar Electric.

 

After weeks of nail-biting competition, we’re down to the final two businesses in Brandon Patch’s 2012 Readers’ Choice customer service tournament.

Who will be declared the champion? Is it Uncle Mike's Smokehouse Grill? Or, perhaps Morningstar Electric is your favorite? Only you can decide and here’s how:

In this final championship round, each poll vote is worth 1 point, each favorable comment on this story is worth 20 points, and each favorable directory review written during the polling period is worth 50 points. In addition, we'll award 200 bonus points for the business with the most total favorable reviews on their directory listing overall.

Each reader may vote once per day in the poll, and may leave one comment and one directory review per business. (You are welcome to leave as many comments as you would like, but for voting purposes we will count only the first comment and review you leave in favor of each business.) Any ties will be broken in overtime.

To leave a review for a business, search for the business name in the Brandon Patch Directory, or click on the business name below to go straight to its directory listing:

The polls will remain open until Wednesday, April 4, at noon.

Good luck to all our competitors! And thank you to all the amazing businesses in Brandon who have been a part of the tournament!

About this tournament: The 64 participating businesses joined Patch before the March 11 qualifying deadline and were selected based on their ratings in the Brandon Patch directory. Want to join Patch? Here's how.

  • Who Has the Best Customer Service in Brandon?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Uncle Mike's Smokehouse Grill
        445 (67%)
    • Morningstar Electric
        218 (32%)
    Total votes: 663
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Business Brackets, Morningstar Electric, Readers' Choice, Small Business, and Uncle MIke's Smokehouse and Grill

Bruce Leffler

7:03 pm on Sunday, April 1, 2012

Gotta go with Uncle Mike's because I eat there all the time.

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Tammy Morningstar

8:47 pm on Sunday, April 1, 2012

I am the owner of Morningstar Electric and I have taken my crew to Uncle Mikes Smokehouse Grill and have experienced their great service and great atmosphere. Thank you for being an asset to this community!

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Simone Karakash Tolley

11:11 pm on Sunday, April 1, 2012

Thank you Tammy, we never imagined that out of all the business, we would have made it against you guys who have been such an outstanding representation to what a great business should be. Mike and I look forward in having dinner with you and your husband!

Jeanette Acevedo

7:53 am on Monday, April 2, 2012

My vote is Morningstar Electric all the way. Electric companies...well...they usually talk down to you, over price you and basically treat you like dirt, you expect it. Not with Morningstar Electric. Every person that contacts them is a valued person and treated with respect. They have proven it over and over both to me and the referrals I send them. I've worked with two other electric companies prior to them and they really treated me pretty poorly. Morningstar Electric takes care of my home and my business that is how devoted I am to them. Excellent customer service everyday in every way!

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Bernard Huth

9:33 am on Monday, April 2, 2012

Morningstar is the Best. Vote for them.

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Kelly Bock

9:39 am on Monday, April 2, 2012

Morningstar is the best! Having bought an old house, knowing that I have a trustworthy electrician to count on makes me relax a little more when it comes to electrical repairs. Good Luck!

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Betty Huth

9:44 am on Monday, April 2, 2012

Morningstar Electric gives so much to their customers. DO something for them Vote for them as Best Customer Service in Brandon. They are the Best!

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William

10:07 am on Monday, April 2, 2012

Morningstar Electric is a great company and are deserving of Best Customer Service in Brandon. Thank you for all you do for the Brandon community.

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Nick

10:14 am on Monday, April 2, 2012

My vote is for Morningstar Electric. They give back to the Brandon community and provide superior customer service.

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Tracy Page

12:12 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

My Vote is for Uncle Mikes. Great Service Great food. we love it =)

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Chris Leto

12:36 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle Mike's! Besides a great location & great food, the staff is fantastic! Always on point in every aspect! That's why I always make Uncle Mike's my first & last stop when traveling through!

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nick nack

2:04 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle mikes has my vote! Love going linedancin under the "neon moon" and stars. Has great food and very pretty servers :) Mike and Simone yall are the best good luck and see you friday night !

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George Pinegar

2:24 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle mikes... Food's amazing, the setvice is more than friendly and very helpful to new customers. Great at makin first timers feel like they've been eating there for years. I highly recommend.

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brian page

3:39 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

my vote is for uncle mikes they make you feel like family when you come mike and simone takes time to chat to everyone that comes and and the food is awesome:)

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Brian Andrews

4:42 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Ill have to go with uncle mikes cause they are real good friends and I lovr their food.

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KRYSTAL NICOLE

5:55 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

UNCLE MIKE'S ALL THE WAY :))) AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE!!!

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Traci Mendenhall

6:11 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle Mikes all the way.. When you have GREAT owners... Great service follows <3 My young boys even love going. No better place to spend my free time that at Uncle Mikes surround by the best company!!

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Dan E

6:34 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle Mike's not only has the best BBQ in town, but also by far has the best waitresses! It's also the only place in Brandon where you can relax by the waterside with great company and food. Great music all weekend long and it's a family environment. Mike and Simone will make you feel like family!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

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Rachel Marie

6:43 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle Mike's servers are Amazing! It's great to walk into the restaurant and have the servers know you by name! I recommend Uncle Mike's to everyone I know. Not only is it a great place to enjoy great food and great music but you can even have private parties and events.

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Sarah Piety

7:00 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle Mike's is the best!!! Love them!!

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Edmond Keshishian

7:27 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle Mike's Smokehouse has the best customer service by far. The staff is so friendly and the food is the best food I've ever tasted! They are all like family!

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Rick Dawkins

8:10 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle mikes all the great food excellent service always have to make a stop at the smokehouse

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Maggi McQueen

8:36 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle Mike's is absolutely the BEST BBQ around and excellent customer service! I even overheard a visitor to the area talking about how good Uncle Mike's food is and how reasonably priced and the service was great when I was at Tampa International Airport waiting for my flight to DC, he was telling people he couldn't wait to come back to eat at Uncle Mike's again.

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Amy Pellnitz

8:46 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle Mike's is a wonderful place to go. They have the most awesome owners around, every guest is treated like they're family, the atmosphere is relaxing and the food is super tasty.

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April Oxford

8:48 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle Mike's has the best BBQ in town.... The staff in very friendly, and the kids love it there.

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Ryan Kitts

9:22 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Has to be Uncle Mikes, Line dancing and Live bands are Very fun, not to mention the AMAZING servers and bartenders, plus its amazing when the owners are just as social as anybody there, good luck Simone and Mike

~Ryan.. Kitts

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Joseph Locurcio

10:38 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

Uncle Mikes Smokehouse has got MY vote!!

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Mrs. Desh Bagley - TechPlayzone

12:34 am on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

I've never been to Uncle Mikes'. But Ken Morningstar has been an amazing electrician. He doesn't quit until he discovers and fixes the problem! Thanks Morningstar! Keep up the great service. Desh Bagley of TechPlayzone, Inc.

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David E. Albaugh

1:05 am on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Uncle Mikes is aplace where you can go and enjoy good food,great staff,and bring the famliy. All ways some thing to do at Uncles Mikes.

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Chris

8:53 am on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

I have to throw my vote in for Uncle Mike's. What is there not to love, great food, great location, and not to mention a great staff that make you feel at home. I come back as much as I can!

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Audriana Bishir

11:28 am on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Uncle mikes has the best bartender service an great food.

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Sharon Gwozdz

1:09 pm on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

I vote for Uncle Mike's!! To me the Best Customer Service award should go to a place that relies on their good customer service to keep people coming back for more. I know I do!!!

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George

1:55 pm on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Morningstar Electric is the best when it comes to customer service.

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Ben Meyer

5:23 pm on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Vote for Uncle Mikes!!! It has the best customer service with the most friendly service!!

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Ari E

5:32 pm on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Uncle Mike's has wonderful service and great food. All of the waitresses are wonderful and Mike and Simone make you feel like your part of the family. Great people, wonderful food, and great atmosphere overall.

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Lisa K Goodwin

7:51 pm on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

I have visited Uncle Mike's on numerous occasions for dinner and also for group events, including a baby shower and several surprise birthday parties. Each and every visit has been a pleasure. They have a great staff and Mike and Simone go out of their way.......every time....to make sure each visit is an event to remember! The atmosphere is relaxing and very family oriented. Whether you want to enjoy the live music that is always a treat, unwind while watching the beautiful white ducks float across the water, feed the fish, play cornhole, learn a new line dance taught by the Simone, or just watch a sporting event on one of the many flat screen televisions.....there is something for everyone! I highly recommend this venue for the whole family. You won't be disappointed and you too will become part of the Uncle Mike's family.

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Tony Spriggs

2:28 am on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

My name is Tony Spriggs, and I just wanted to say that UNCLE MIKES is my favorite place of all to go. I have never been to a place with such great service. I have had over the top service each time I went there, and look forward to the next chance I get to go back Thanks Staff of Uncle Mikes your Great.

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Michael Tolley

11:08 am on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Sure wish we had you here with us Tony, our customer service and quality would be un-stoppable! You are truly an artist and professional!!!!!!

Uncle Mike

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Lorin

11:53 am on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Amazing place!!! A must see! Go feed the fish!

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James

11:54 am on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Uncle Mikes is by far the best place in Brandon to enjoy Live entertainment, Great Food, and a wonderful atmosphere. A++++ Highly Recommended!

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Dawn Henshaw

3:01 pm on Tuesday, April 10, 2012

My vote is for Uncle Mikes, they have great food, friendly servers, Mike and Simone are always there, live music, fresh air and my daughter loves feedling the fish!!

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