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Best of Mount Dora
Awards
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congratulations to the
​ winners!

Thousands of Mount Dora Buzz readers cast their ballots in the annual "Best of Mount Dora" awards to show local businesses some much-deserved love.  Below are the big winners who earned the bragging rights.  The runners-up are also featured.  If a category's third-place finisher narrowly missed second place by 1% or less, it's listed after the runner-up.  
Congratulations to all of the winners!

2023 WINNERS

DINING 

Best Burgers & Fries
Winner:  Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub
Runner-up tie:  Goblin Market

Best Pizza
Winner:  Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
Runner-up:  Shadrach's Fiery Furnace


Best Breakfast or Brunch
Winner:  Peach Valley Cafe
Runner-up:  Highland Cafe


Best Lunch Spot
Winner:  Goblin Market
Runner-up:  Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub


Best Ethnic Restaurant
Winner:  Fiesta Grande
Runner-up:  El Mezcal


Best Wings
Winner:  Frogger's
Runner-up:  Frog & Monkey Pub

Best Tacos
WInner:  Fiesta Grande
Runner-up:  El Mezcal

Best Salads
Winner:  Goblin Market
Runner-up:  Pisces Rising


Best Seafood
Winner:  Pisces Rising
Runner-up:  Tony's Chowder House


​Best Date Night
Winner:  Goblin Market
Runner-up: Pisces Rising


Best Smoothies or Blended Drinks (non-alcoholic:
Winner:  Tropical Smoothie
Runner-up:  The Juice Box

Best Cup of Joe:
Winner:  Serendipity Brews
Runner-up:  Foxtail Coffee

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Best Baked Goods
Winner:  Allyson A. Bakeshop
Runner-up:  Scoops on 5th

Best Desserts
Winner:  Allyson A. Bakeshop
Runner-up:   Claire's Creperie


Best Take-out
Winner:  Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
Runner-up:  PizzAmore


Best Deals on Meals
Winner:  Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
Runner-up:  
Jeremiah's

WATERING HOLES

Best Happy Hour
WInner: Pisces RIsing
Runner-up: Handle Bar

Best Wine Spot
Winner:  Maggie’s Attic
Runner-up:  Goblin Market, 1921


Best Place to Grab a Beer
Winner:  Wolf Branch Brewing
Runner-up:  Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Best Margaritas:
Winner:
  Fiesta Grande
Runner-up:  El Mezcal

Best Cocktail Bar
Winner:  Handle Bar
Runner-up:  The Goblin Market


​Best Live Music
Winner:  Pisces Rising
Runner-up:  Maggie's Attic

RETAIL THERAPY

Best Women's Apparel Store
Winner:  Emz on 5th
Runner-up:  Walk in the Woods, Salty Mare, Ivy Boutique


Best Women's Accessories:
Winner:  Papilio
Runner-up: Becker's Best Shoes, Emz on 5th

Best Humorous Gifts
Winner:  The Wow Factory
Runner-up:  Checkered Moon


Best Home Decor Store
Winner:  Cozy Nest
Runner-up:  Love Home Harmony


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

Best Edible Gifts
Winner:  Mount Dora Olive Oil Company
Runner-up:  The Spice & Tea Exchange, Mount Dora Confectionery


Best Place to Buy Art
Winner:  Renningers Twin Markets
Runner up:  Artisans

Best Jewelry
Winner:  Gold in Art
Runner-up:  Papilio, Jewelry by TFC

ACTIVITIES, EVENTS & MUSIC

Best Festival
Winner:  Mount Dora Arts Festival (Feb.)
Runner-up:  Mount Dora Craft Festival (Oct.)

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Favorite Local Musician
Winner:  David Oliver Willis
Runner-up:  Sal & Izy


Best Live Music
Winner:  Pisces RIsing
Runner-up:  Maggie's Attic


Best Attraction
Winner:  Lake Dora
Runner-up:  Palm Island Boardwalk, Dora Queen


​Best Accommodations
Winner:  Lakeside Inn
Runner-up:  Grandview B & B

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Best Place to Watch the Sunset
Winner:  Deck at Pisces Rising
Runner-up:  Lighthouse Point

Best Picnic Spot
Winner: Gilbert Park
Runner-up: LIghthouse Point


STELLAR SERVICES

Best Stylist
Winner:  Randy Young
Runner-up:  Bailey Hicks, Tanya Balyeat

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Best Barber Shop
Winner:  A & J Barber Lounge
Runner-up:  Highland Barber Company, 


Best Esthetician & Facials
Winner:  Jessica Burkart
Runner-up:  Whitney Villafana

Best Mani-pedis
Winner:  Mount Dora Nails & Spa
Runner-up: Star Nails

Best Massage Therapist
Winner:  Trista Hobbs
Runner-up:  Kari Caulk


Best Gym or Workout
Winner: Fitness CF
Runner-up:  Anytime Fitness
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Best Annual Festival:  Mount Dora Art Festival
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Best Edible Gifts:  Mount Dora Olive Oil Company
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Best Picnic Spot:  Gilbert Park
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Favorite Local Musician: David Oliver Willis
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Best Seafood: Pisces Rising
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Best Esthetician & Facials:  Jessica Burkart
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Best Place to Grab a Beer:  Wolf Branch Brewing
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Best Cocktails: 
​Handle Bar
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    • Doors of Mount Dora
    • City Scenes
    • Colorful Cottages of Mount Dora
    • Holiday Lights
    • Views from Above
    • Palm Island Boardwalk
    • July 4th Americana
    • Vintage Photos
    • Donnelly House
    • Sydonie Mansion
    • The Howey Mansion
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