Zesto Pizza Wins Small Business Tournament

After a mind-blowing number of reviews were posted in the , has officially been crowned the winner.

Zesto, which in the Finals received 166 new reviews compared to challenger KB's Bagels' 119 new reviews, consistently pulled in some of the highest vote totals from residents and neighboring businesses over the past few months of the tournament.

A special feature article will be written in the upcoming weeks exploring why Zesto has won over the hearts of Hampton-North Hampton Patch readers, and the business — along with all of the preliminary round category winners — will receive tangible recognition of their designations as some of the favorite businesses in the area.

KB's fans said many great things about their favorite North Beach hotspot, and a "loss" to the downtown Hampton pizzeria shouldn't in any way be looked upon negatively.

Here are some of the things readers had to say about two of their favorite businesses:

zesto is scrumptious...so clean...great variety great food amazzhzing service and on meann veggggie sub....got my vote — "tony samos"

KB’s has the best bagels in the region, never mind the town! When you combine the awesome bagels with fantastic sandwiches, a great selection of coffees, wonderful staff and relaxing atmosphere, you’ve got KB’s – a place where you’d want to start every day. — "Rob"

I've been going to Zesto for about 4 years. I have never been disappointed when leaving there. They make you feel like a part of there family. Their charisma is like nobody else in Hampton. — "Chase Miller"

KB's is a great place to relax, meet friends and just enjoy the community.. It has such a great atmosphere.. along with the awesome bagels, coffee, sandwiches.. and those whoopie pies!!!! — "nbn"

Congratulations to both Zesto and KB's!