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 3% or less are designated a "Close Runner-Up."   

2021 WINNERS!

DINING 

Best Burgers
Winner:  Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub

Best Fries
Winner:  The Salted Fry

Best Pizza
Winner:  Mount Dora Pizza & Subs

Best Breakfast or Brunch
Winner:  Peach Valley Cafe

Best Lunch Spot
Winner:  Goblin Market

Best Sandwiches
Winner:  5th Avenue Streatery

Best Ethnic Restaurant
Winner:  Copacabana

Best Wings
Winner:  Frogger's

Best Salads
Winner:  Goblin Market

Best Seafood
Winner:  Pisces Rising

Best Appetizers
Winner:  Goblin Market

Best Cup of Joe:
Winner:  Serendipity Brews
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Best Cakes
Winner:  Le Petit Sweet

Best Muffins
Winner:  Allyson A Bakeshop

Best Sweets Overall
Winner:  Le Petit Sweet

Best Date Night
Winner:  Goblin Market

Best Deals on Meals
Winner:  Jeremiah's

​Best Picnic Spot
Winner:  Gilbert Park

WATERING HOLES

Best Happy Hour
Winner:  Pisces Rising

Best Place to Sip a Glass of Wine
Winner:  Maggie’s Attic

Best Place to Grab a Beer
Winner:  Wolf Branch Brewing

Best Cocktail Bar
Winner:  HandleBar

​Best Live Music
Winner:  Pisces Rising

RETAIL THERAPY

Best Humorous Gifts
Winner:  The Wow Factory

Best Home Decor Store
Winner:  Matamo Designs

Best Edible Gifts
Winner:  Mount Dora Olive Oil Company

Best Garden Decor Store
Winner:  Papilio
Close Runner-up:  The Yard Stop

Best Apparel Store
Winner:  Emz on 5th

Best New Business
Winner:  HandleBar

Best Place to Buy Art
Winner:  Artisans on 4th

Best Jewelry
Winner:  Gold in Art
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TOURISM, EVENTS & MUSIC

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

​Favorite Local Musician
Winner:  David Oliver Willis

Best Live Music
Winner:  Pisces Rising

Best Attraction
Winner:  Lake Dora

​Best Accommodations
Winner:  Lakeside Inn

Best Outdoor Activity
Winner:  Boating on Lake Dora

STELLAR SERVICES

​Best Gym or Workout
Winner: Fitness CF

Best Stylist
Winner:  Tanya Balyeat

Best Esthetician & Facials
Winner:  Jessica Burkart

Best Mani-Pedis
Winner:  Star Nails

Best Massage Therapist
Winner:  Jane Trimble
Best Attraction:  Lake Dora
Best Annual Festival:  Mount Dora Art Festival
Best Edible Gifts:  Mount Dora Olive Oil Company
Best Picnic Spot:  Gilbert Park
Favorite Local Musician: David Oliver Willis
Best Seafood: Pisces Rising
Best Esthetician & Facials:  Jessica Burkart
Best Place to Grab a Beer:  Wolf Branch Brewing
Best Fries:  The Salted Fry
Best Cocktail Bar:  Handle Bar