The Best of Long Beach Winners

THE BALLOTS ARE IN and here are the results of our 23rd annual contest. This year the contest is again in two parts with this part devoted to dining, entertainment and retail. Ballots for part one (professionals and services) will appear in our February 2025 issues. Readers whose names are drawn to receive prizes from contest sponsors will be listed in our Oct. 18 edition. Special thanks to the sponsors for making this contest possible. Winning businesses that missed our deadline for “thank you” ads still have time to do so in our next issues; call (562) 597-8000 for details.

Foods/Restaurants

Best American Restaurant: Hof’s Hut, Gold, [13-time winner]

Best Bagels: Einstein’s, Gold, [16-time winner]

Best Bakery: Rossmoor
Pastries, Gold, [13-time winner]; Katella Deli, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Banquet Facility: The Grand, Gold, [13-time winner]

Best Barbecue Restaurant: Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ, Gold, [19-time winner]; Naples Rib Company, Silver, [14-time winner]

Best Breakfast: Hof’s Hut, Gold, [19-time winner]; Denny’s Diner, Silver,

Best Brunch: Schooner or Later, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Buffet: Hokkaido Seafood Buffet, Gold, [10-time winner]

Best Chinese Restaurant:
Panda Express, Gold, [7-time winner]; China Star Express, Silver,

Best Coffee: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Gold; Starbucks Coffee, Gold, [15-time winner]

Best Deli: Deli News, Silver, [6-time winner]; Katella Deli, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Dessert: Hof’s Hut, Gold, [20-time winner]

Best Donuts: Simone Donuts, Gold, [17-time winner]

Best Family Restaurant: Hof’s Hut, Gold, [12-time winner]

Best Fine Dining: 555 Restaurant, Gold, [15-time winner]

Best Greek Restaurant: George’s Greek Café, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Hamburger: In-N-Out Burger, Gold, [22-time winner]

Best Hot Dogs: der Weinerschnitzel, Silver; Costco Wholesale, Gold, [10-time winner]; Dogz Bar & Grill, Silver,

Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt: Yogurtland, Gold, [15-time winner]; Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt: Baskin Robbins, Gold, [9-time winner]

Best Italian Restaurant:
Domenicos, Silver, [15-time winner]; Marri’s Pizza, Gold, [7-time winner]

Best Mexican Restaurant:
Panchos Mexican Restaurant, Gold, [20-time winner]; Baja Sonora Restaurant, Silver,

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Open Sesame, Gold, [17-time winner]

Best Outdoor Dining: Hof’s Hut, Silver; Schooner or Later, Gold, [16-time winner]

Best Pizza: Domenicos, Silver, [15-time winner]; Marri’s Pizza, Gold

Best Sandwiches: Subway Sandwiches, Gold, [16-time winner]; Jersey Mike’s Subs, Silver, [8-time winner]; Togos, Gold, [9-time winner]

Best Seafood Restaurant: Fish Company, Gold, [9-time winner]

Best Steakhouse: 555 Restaurant, Gold, [15-time winner]

Best Sushi/Japanese Restaurant: Awesome Sushi, Gold, [8-time winner]; Sushi on Fire, Gold, [6-time winner]

Best Thai Restaurant: Panvimarn Thai Cuisine, Gold, [13-time winner]

Entertainment/Attractions

Best Boat Cruise: Harbor Breeze, Gold, [10-time winner]; Catalina Express, Silver, [11-time winner]

Best Family Attraction: Aquarium of the Pacific, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Live Music: Long Beach Municipal Band, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Live Theater: Long Beach Playhouse, Gold, [22-time winner]; Musical Theatre West, Gold, [11-time winner]; Carpenter Performing Arts Ctr., Silver, [6-time winner]

Best Night Club/Bar: Joe Josts, Gold, [9-time winner]

Best Sports Bar: Legends, Gold, [19-time winner]

Best Travel Agency: AAA Travel Agency, Gold, [13-time winner]

Retail Businesses

Best Antiques: Long Beach Antique Mall, Gold, [7-time winner]

Best Appliance Store: Howard’s Appliance, Gold, [15-time winner]

Best Auto Parts: Auto Zone, Gold, [10-time winner]; O’Reilly Auto Parts, Silver, [6-time winner]

Best Auto Tires: Allen Tire Company, Gold, [7-time winner]

Best Beauty Supply: Sally Beauty Supply, Gold, [7-time winner]; Ulta Beauty Supply, Gold, [5-time winner]

Best Bike Store: JAX Bicycles, Gold, [17-time winner]

Best Book Store: Barnes & Noble, Gold, [9-time winner]

Best Bridal Store: David’s Bridal Inc, Gold, [9-time winner]

Best Candy Store: Sees Candies, Gold, [9-time winner]

Best Carpet/Flooring: Family Floors, Gold, [7-time winner]

Best Clothing - Men: Umberto’s, Gold, [12-time winner]

Best Clothing Women: Kohl’s, Gold, [10-time winner]

Best ClothingChildren: Target Stores, Gold, [7-time winner]

Best Computers & Accessories: Best Buy, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Consignment Store: J&L Jewelry, Gold,

Best Craft Store: Michaels, Gold, [11-time winner]; Hobby Lobby, Silver, [6-time winner]

Best Electronics Store: Best Buy, Gold, [10-time winner]

Best Eyeware: Costco Wholesale, Gold, [7-time winner]

Best Florist: Allen’s Flower Market, Gold, [12-time winner]

Best Furniture Store: Bob’s Discount Furniture, Gold,

Best Garden Center: Armstrong Park Nursery, Gold, [10-time winner]; H & H Nursery, Silver, [11-time winner]

Best Grocery Store: Trader Joe’s, Silver, [10-time winner]; Stater Brothers, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Hardware Store: Ace Hardware, Gold, [23-time winner]

Best Health Nutrition Store: Circle Nutrition, Gold, [9-time winner]

Best Hearing Aids: Connect Hearing, Silver, [9-time winner]; Costco Wholesale, Gold, [9-time winner]

Best Home Furnishings: Home Goods, Gold, [9-time winner]

Best Jewelry Store: J&L Jewelry, Gold, [23-time winner]

Best Mattress Store: Ortho Mattress, Gold

Best Office Supplies: Staples Store, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Party Supplies: Alin Party Supply, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Pet Supply Store: Petco, Gold, [21-time winner]; PetSmart, Silver, [14-time winner]

Best Pharmacy: CVS, Gold, [13-time winner]

Best Pool Supply: Leslie Pool Supply, Gold, [7-time winner]

Best Self Storage: Don Temple Storage, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Shoe Store: Tenni-Mocs Shoe Store, Gold, [7-time winner]

Best Shopping Center: Lakewood Center, Silver; Long Beach Towne Center, Gold, [10-time winner]

Best Sporting Goods: Big 5, Gold, [22-time winner]

Best Surf Shop: Harbour Surfboards, Gold

Best Swap Meet: Long Beach Antique Market, Gold, [11-time winner]

Best Thrift Store: Assistance League, Gold, [11-time winner]; Clark & Atherton Mercantile, Gold, [7-time winner]; Goodwill Industries, Silver, [10-time winner]

Best Toy Store: Target Stores, Gold, [10-time winner]

Best Wines: Trader Joe’s, Gold, [15-time winner]; Wine Country, Silver, [16-time winner]

 

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