Best of Long Beach Winners

Foods/Restaurants

Best American Restaurant: Hof’s Hut, Gold [14‐time winner]

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

Best Bakery: Rossmoor Pastries, Gold [14‐time winner]; Katella Deli, Gold [12‐time winner]

Best Banquet Facility: The Grand, Gold [14‐time winner]

Best Barbecue Restaurant: Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ, Gold [20‐time winner]; Naples Rib Company, Silver [15‐time winner]

Best Breakfast: Hof’s Hut, Gold [20‐time winner]; Denny’s Diner, Silver

Best Brunch: Schooner or Later, Gold [12‐time winner]

Best Buffet: Hokkaido Seafood Buffet, Gold [11‐time winner]

Best Chinese Restaurant: Panda Express, Gold [8‐time winner]; China Star Express, Silver

Best Coffee: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Gold; Starbucks Coffee, Gold [16‐time winner]

Best Deli: Katella Deli, Gold [12‐time winner]; Deli News, Silver [7‐time winner]

Best Dessert: Hof’s Hut, Gold [21‐time winner]

Best Donuts: Simone Donuts, Gold [18‐time winner]

Best Family Restaurant: Hof’s Hut, Gold [13‐time winner]

Best Fine Dining: 555 Restaurant, Gold [16‐time winner]

Best Greek Restaurant: George’s Greek Café, Gold [12‐time winner]

Best Hamburger: In‐N‐Out Burger, Gold [23‐time winner]

Best Hot Dogs: Costco Wholesale, Gold [11‐time winner]; Dogz Bar & Grill, Silver; Wienerschnitzel, Silver

Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt: Yogurtland, Gold [16‐time winner]; Baskin Robbins, Gold [10‐time winner]

Best Italian Restaurant: Marri’s Pizza, Gold [8‐time winner]; Domenico’s, Silver [16‐time winner]

Best Mexican Restaurant: Panchos Mexican Restaurant, Gold [21‐time winner]; Baja Sonora Restaurant, Silver

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Open Sesame, Gold [18‐time winner]

Best Outdoor Dining: Schooner or Later, Gold [17‐time winner]; Hof’s Hut, Silver

Best Pizza: Marri’s Pizza, Gold; Best Pizza: Domenicos, Silver [16‐time winner]

Best Sandwiches: Subway Sandwiches, Gold [17‐time winner]; Togos, Gold [10‐time winner]; Jersey Mike’s Subs, Silver [9‐time winner]

Best Seafood Restaurant: Fish Company, Gold [10‐time winner]

Best Steakhouse: 555 Restaurant, Gold [16‐time winner]

Best Sushi/Japanese Restaurant: Awesome Sushi, Gold [9‐time winner]; Sushi on Fire, Gold [7‐time winner]

Best Thai Restaurant: Panvimarn Thai Cuisine, Gold [14‐time winner]

Entertainment / Attractions

Best Boat Cruise: Harbor Breeze, Gold [11‐time winner]; Catalina Express, Silver [12‐time winner]

Best Family Attraction: Aquarium of the Pacific, Gold [12‐time winner]

Best Live Music: Long Beach Municipal Band, Gold [12‐time winner

Best Live Theater: Long Beach Playhouse, Gold [23‐time winner]; Musical Theatre West, Gold [12‐time winner]; Carpenter Performing Arts Ctr., Silver [7‐time winner]

Best Night Club/Bar: Joe Josts, Gold [10‐time winner]

Best Sports Bar: Legends, Gold [20‐time winner]

Retail Businesses

Best Travel Agency: AAA Travel Agency, Gold [14‐time winner]

Best Antiques: Long Beach Antique Mall, Gold [8‐time winner]

Best Appliance Store: Howard’s Appliance, Gold [16‐time winner]

Best Auto Parts: Auto Zone, Gold [11‐time winner]; O’Reilly Auto Parts, Silver [7‐time winner]

Best Auto Tires: Allen Tire Company, Gold [8‐time winner]

Best Beauty Supply: Sally Beauty Supply, Gold [8‐time winner]; Ulta Beauty Supply, Gold [6‐time winner]

Best Bike Store: JAX Bicycles, Gold [18‐time winner]

Best Book Store: Barnes & Noble, Gold [10‐time winner]

Best Bridal Store: David’s Bridal Inc, Gold [10‐time winner]

Best Candy Store: Sees Candies, Gold [10‐time winner]

Best Carpet/Flooring: Family Floors, Gold [8‐time winner]

Best Clothing ‐ Men: Umberto’s, Gold [13‐time winner]

Best Clothing ‐ Women: Kohl’s, Gold [11‐time winner]

Best Clothing - Children: Target Stores, Gold [8‐time winner]

Best Computers & Accessories: Best Buy, Gold [12‐time winner]

Best Consignment Store: J&L Jewelry, Gold 

Best Craft Store: Michaels, Gold [12‐time winner]; Hobby Lobby, Silver [7‐time winner]

Best Electronics Store: Best Buy, Gold [11‐time winner]

Best Eyeware: Costco Wholesale, Gold [8‐time winner]

Best Florist: Allen’s Flower Market, Gold [13‐time winner]

Best Furniture Store: Bob’s Discount Furniture, Gold 

Best Garden Center: Armstrong Park Nursery, Gold [11‐time winner]; H & H Nursery, Silver [12‐time winner]

Best Grocery Store: Stater Brothers, Gold [12‐time winner]; Trader Joe’s, Silver [11‐time winner]

Best Hardware Store: Ace Hardware, Gold [24‐time winner]

Best Health Nutrition Store: Circle Nutrition, Gold [10‐time winner]

Best Hearing Aids: Costco Wholesale, Gold [10‐time winner]; Connect Hearing, Silver [10‐time winner]

Best Home Furnishings: Home Goods, Gold [10‐time winner]

Best Jewelry Store: J&L Jewelry, Gold [24‐time winner]

Best Mattress Store: Ortho Mattress, Gold 

Best Office Supplies: Staples Store, Gold [12‐time winner]

Best Party Supplies: Alin Party Supply, Gold [12‐time winner]

Best Pet Supply Store: Petco, Gold [22‐time winner]; PetSmart, Silver [15‐time winner]

Best Pharmacy: CVS, Gold [14‐time winner]

Best Pool Supply: Leslie Pool Supply, Gold [8‐time winner]

Best Self Storage: Don Temple Storage, Gold [12‐time winner]

Best Shoe Store: Tenni‐Mocs Shoe Store, Gold [8‐time winner]

Best Shopping Center: Long Beach Towne Center, Gold [11‐time winner]; Lakewood Center, Silver 

Best Sporting Goods: Big 5, Gold [23‐time winner]

Best Surf Shop: Harbour Surfboards, Gold 

Best Swap Meet: Long Beach Antique Market, Gold [12‐time winner]

Best Thrift Store: Assistance League, Gold [12‐time winner]; Clark & Atherton Mercantile, Gold [8‐time winner]; Goodwill Industries, Silver [11‐time winner]

Best Toy Store: Target Stores, Gold [11‐time winner]

Best Wines: Trader Joe’s, Gold [16‐time winner]; Wine Country, Silver [17‐time winner]