Best of Mount Dora

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE 2019 BEST OF MOUNT DORA

congratulations to the
2018 winners!

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

The 2018 winners that won the coveted bragging rights are listed below, as well as the runners-up. Those that trailed the winners by 5% or less are designated a "Close Runner-Up." Vote now for the 2019 Best of Mount Dora

2018 WINNERS

DINING

Best Burgers
Winner:  Goblin Market
Close runner-up: Frog & Monkey Pub

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

Best Breakfast Spot
Winner:  Highland Cafe
Runner-up: Cody’s on 4th

Best Ethnic Restaurant
Winner:  Copacabana Cuban Cafe
Close runner-up: Fiesta Grande

Best Date Night
Winner:  Goblin Market
Runner-up: 1921

Best Wings:
Winner:  Froggers
Runner-up: Jeremiah’s

Best Deals on Meals
Winner:  Goblin Market Bar Menu
Close runner-up: Jeremiah’s

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

Best Cup of Joe
Winner:  One Flight Up
Runner-up: Village Coffee Pot

Best Sweets
Winner:  Le Petit Sweets
Runner-up: Joy Donuts

Best Brunch
Winner:  Pisces Rising
Runner-up: Mount Dora Brewing

Best Local Secret
Winner:  Goblin Market's bar menu
Runner-up: Lakeside Inn pool bar

Best Picnic Spot
Winner:  Gilbert Park
Runner-up: Simpson Cover Lighthouse

WATERING HOLES

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

Best Wine Bar
Winner:  Maggie’s Attic
Runner-up: The Cellar Door

Best Place to Grab a Beer
Winner:  Mount Dora Brewing
Runner-up: Jeremiah’s

Best Bartender
Winner:  Chelsea Harkness
Close runner-up: Sam Bowman

MUSIC & ART

Favorite Local Musician
Winner:  David Oliver Willis
Runner-up: Jeff Whitfield

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

Best Live Music
Winner:  Pisces Rising
Runner-up: Mount Dora Brewing

RETAIL THERAPY

Best Place to Buy Gifts
Winner:  Mount Dora Olive Oil Company
Close runner-up: Every Nook + Cranny

Best Apparel Store
Winner:  Emz on 5th
Close runner-up: The Secret Garden

Best New Business
Winner:  Bravo Supermarket
Runner-up: The Loft Cafe

Best Place to Buy Art
Winner:  Renningers
Runner-up: Every Nook + Cranny

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

Best Vintage Finds
Winner: Renningers Antique Center
Runner-up: Village Antique Mall

TOURISM & EVENTS

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

Best Tour
Winner:  Dora Canal Boat Tours
Runner-up: Mount Dora Ghost Tours

Best Attraction
Winner: Starry Night house
Runner-up: Lake Dora

Best Accommodations
Winner: Lakeside Inn
Runner-up: Mount Dora Historic Inn

Best Monthly Event
Winner:  Mount Dora Food Trucks
Runner-up: Maggie’s Attic Downtown Wine Walk

STELLAR SERVICES

Best Stylist
Winner:  Randy Young
Close runner-up: Ryan Bogard

Best Esthetician & Facials
Winner:  Jessica Burkart
Runner-up: Meredith Stokes

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

Best Real Estate Professionals
Winner:  Dave Lowe Realty
Close runner-up: ERA Grizzard

Best Gym or Workout
Winner: Fitness CF
Runner-up: CrossFit Unmatched

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

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