Best of Mount Dora

congratulations to the
winners!

Thousands of readers cast their ballots in our annual "Best of Mount Dora" awards to show local businesses some much-deserved love.

The winners that won the coveted bragging rights are listed below. Those that trailed the winners by 5% or less are designated a "Close Runner-Up."

2019 WINNERS

DINING

Best Burgers
Winner:  Goblin Market
Close runner-up: Jeremiah's

Best Fries
Winner: Jeremiah's
Close runner-up: Goblin Market

Best Pizza
Winner:  Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
Close runner-up: PizzAmore

Best Breakfast Spot
Winner:  Highland Cafe

Best Lunch Spot
Winner: Goblin Market

Best Ethnic Restaurant
Winner:  Fiesta Grande

Best Date Night
Winner:  Goblin Market

Best Wings
Winner:  Frogger's

Best Salads
Winner: Pisces Rising
Runner-up: Olive Branch Mediterranean Grill & Bar

Best Deals on Meals
Winner:  Goblin Market bar menu
Close runner-up: Jeremiah’s

Best Seafood
Winner:  Pisces Rising

Best Cup of Joe
Winner:  One Flight Up

Best Cake
Winner: Le Petit Sweet

Best Muffins
Winner: Allyson A Bakeshop

Best Sweets
Winner:  Le Petit Sweet

Best Brunch
Winner:  Pisces Rising

Best Picnic Spot
Winner:  Gilbert Park

WATERING HOLES

Best Happy Hour
Winner:  Fiesta Grande
Close runner-up: Pisces Rising

Best Wine Bar
Winner:  Maggie’s Attic

Best Place to Grab a Beer
Winner:  Mount Dora Brewing

Best Bartender
Winner:  Chelsea Harkness
Close runner-up: Megan Green

MUSIC & ART

Favorite Local Musician
Winner:  David Oliver Willis

Favorite Visual Artist
Winner:  Lauren Cunningham
Close runner-up: Jane Slivka

Best Live Music
Winner:  Pisces Rising
Close runner-ups: Mount Dora Brewing, Magical Meat Boutique, Maggie's Attic

RETAIL THERAPY

Best Place to Buy Gifts
Winner:  Julianne's Coastal Cottage
Close runners-up: Cozy Nest, Mount Dora Olive Oil Company, Wow Factory

Best Apparel Store
Winner:  Emz on 5th
Close runners-up: The Secret Garden, Walk in the Woods

Best New Business
Winner:  Monster Dough
Runners-up: Allyson A Bakeshop, Serendipity Coffee

Best Place to Buy Art
Winner:  Renningers

Best “Get of out the Dog House” gifts
Winner:  Le Petit Sweet
Close runner up: Gold In Art

TOURISM & EVENTS

Best Festival
Winner: Mount Dora Arts Festival (Feb.)

Best Attraction
Winner: Lake Dora
Close runner-up: vanGogh House

Best Accommodations
Winner: Lakeside Inn

Best Activity
Winner: Downtown Wine Tasting Walk by Maggie's Attic

Best Local Secret
Winner: Sunset at the 4th Avenue docks
Close runner-up: Palm Island Boardwalk

STELLAR SERVICES

Best Stylist
Winner:  Kara Sparks
Close runners-up: Amanda Peace, Brandi Slater, Ashley Daniels, Ryan Bogard, Randy Young

Best Esthetician & Facials
Winner:  Jessica Burkart

Best Mani-Pedis
Winner:  Star Nails
Close runner-up: Pure Aveda

Best Real Estate Professionals
Winner:  Dave Lowe Realty

Best Gym or Workout
Winner: Fitness CF

Best School
Winner: Mount Dora Christian Academy
Close runner-up:   Mount Dora High School

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