The best in Snohomish County, chosen by you
Published 1:30 am Friday, January 22, 2021
Every year we take your nominations and let you vote for our Readers’ Choice awards. There are dozens of categories, and you can see the full list of winners here.
• BEST BAKERY
Winner: Choux Choux Bakery
Second place: Henry’s Donut
Runner up: Despi Delite Bakery
• BEST BBQ RESTAURANT
Winner: J & L BBQ Everett
Second Place: Jeff’s Texas BBQ
Runner up: Moose Creek BBQ-Smokey Point
• BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Winner: The Pines
Second place: Jetty Bar & Grille @ Indigo Hotel
Runner up: That Chicken Place
• BEST BREAKFAST
Winner: Totem Family Dining
Second place: Maltby Cafe
Runner up: The Stilly Diner
• BEST FOOD & DRINK BREWERY
Winner: 5 Rights
Second place: Scuttlebutt Brewing
Runner up: Skookum Brewery
• BEST HAMBURGER
Winner: Nutty’s Junkyard Grill
Second place: Ray’s Drive In
Runner up: Mikie’s
Runner up: Nick’s Jr.
• BEST CHINESE FOOD
Winner: Terracotta Red
Second place: Lucky Dragon Restaurant
Runner up: Hunan Palace
• BEST COCKTAILS
Winner: LJ’s Bistro & Bar
Second place: Bluewater Distilling
Runner up: New Mexicans
• BEST COFFEE & ESPRESSO BAR
Winner: Narrative Coffee
Second place: Diedrich Espresso
Runner up: Dutch Brothers
• BEST DELIVERY
Winner: Major League Pizza
Second place: Amante’s Pizza and Pasta
Runner up: Romio’s Pizza & Pasta
• BEST DISTILLERY
Winner: Bluewater Distilling
Second place: Bad Dog Distillery
Runner up: Woodinville Whisky Co.
• BEST DONUTS
Winner: Henry’s Donut
Second place: Despi Delite Bakery
Runner up: Frost Donuts
• BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
Winner: El Paraiso Mexican Grill
Second place: Totem Family Dining
Runner up: New Mexicans
• BEST FAST FOOD
Winner: Ray’s Drive In
Second place: Red Rock Subs
Runner up: Dick’s Drive In
• BEST FISH & CHIPS
Winner: Ivar’s
Second place: Scuttlebutt Brewing – Restaurant and Pub
Runner up: Andy’s Fish House
• BEST FOOD TRUCK
Winner: Los Tamaahles
Second place: Big Red Truck/Chef Tony’s Catering
Runner up: Poke Me
• BEST ICE CREAM/CANDY
Winner: WhistleStop Sweetshop
Second place: Snow Goose Produce
Runner up: Cold Stone Creamery
• BEST INDIAN FOOD
Winner: Curries
Second place: Claypit Cuisine of India
Runner up: Bua Thai Fusion
• BEST IRISH PUB
Winner: Irishmen
Second place: Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub
Runner up: O’Finnigans Pub & Grill
• BEST ITALIAN FOOD
Winner: Capers + Olives
Second place: Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant
Runner up: Contos
• BEST JAPANESE FOOD
Winner: Katana Sushi
Second place: Tokyo House
Runner up: Kai Sushi Fusion Roll & Sake
• BEST MEXICAN FOOD
Winner: El Paraiso Mexican Grill
Second place: TACO-BOOK Taqueria
Runner up: La Palmera Mexican
• BEST OYSTERS
Winner: Anthony’s Homeport
Second place: Capers + Olives
• BEST PATIO
Winner: Anthony’s HomePort
Second place: Emory’s Lake Front
Runner up: Sol Food
• BEST PHO
Winner: Basil Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Second place: Pho On Broadway
Runner up: Than Brothers
• BEST PIE
Winner: Snohomish Pie Co.
Second place: The Sisters
Runner up: Cabbage Patch Restaurant & Catering
• BEST PIZZA
Winner: Brooklyn Bros. Pizzeria
Second place: Major League Pizza
Runner up: Alfy’s Pizza
• BEST PLACE TO HAVE A BEER
Winner: Toggle’s Bottle Shop
Second place: Josh’s Taps & Caps
Runner up: 5 Rights Brewery
• BEST SALAD
Winner: Christianos Pizza
Second place: LJ’s Bistro and Bar
Runner up: Contos
• BEST DARN SANDWICH
Winner: Red Rock Subs
Second place: The Sisters
Runner up: Firehouse Subs
• BEST SEAFOOD
Winner: Anthony’s HomePort
Second place: Ivar’s
Runner up: Andy’s Fish House
• BEST SERVICE
Winner: LJ’s Bistro & Bar
Second place: Totem Family Dining
Runner up: 5 Rights Brewing
• BEST SOUP
Winner: The Sisters
Second place: Cristiano’s
Runner up: Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse
• BEST STEAK
Winner: LJ’s Bistro
Second place: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Lynnwood
Runner up: Buck’s American Cafe
• BEST SUSHI
Winner: Katana Sushi
Second place: Kai Sushi Fusion Roll & Sake
Runner up: Tokyo House
• BEST TACO
Winner: TACO-BOOK Taqueria
Second place: Taco Time
Runner up: El Paraiso Mexican Grill
• BEST TAKE-OUT
Winner: Ray’s Drive In
Second place: LJ’s Bistro
Runner up: Papa Murphy’s
• BEST VEGAN FOOD
Winner: Cafe Wylde
Second place: Sage and Cinder
Runner up: Grilla Bites
Runner up: Sol Food
• BEST VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
Winner: Basil Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Second place: Yummy Banh Mi
Runner up: Janbo Cafe
• BEST WINE LIST
Winner: Uptown Wine & Beer Bar
Second place: Rustic Cork Wine Bar
Runner up: LJ’s Bistro
And because there’s more to life than food…
• BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX
Winner: Windsor Square Retirement
Second place: Garden Court Retirement Community
Runner up: Library Place
• BEST NURSERY/GARDEN STORE
Winner: Sunnyside Nursery
Second place: Wild Birds Unlimited
Runner up: Flower World Maltby
• BEST HAIR SALON/BARBERSHOP
Winner: The Vault
Second place: Amri’s Salon
Runner up: Studio Citrine
• BEST PET CARE/GROOMING
Tied winners: Earthwise Pets, Snohomish Dog Spaw
Second place: Dog Day Afternoon
Runner up: Doggy Haven
Runner up: Jennifer’s Grooming
• BEST PHARMACY
Winner: Bartell Drugs
Second place: Hilton’s Pharmacy
Runner up: Walgreens
• BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Winner: Washington Oakes
Second place: Windsor Square Retirement
Runner up: Josephine Caring Community
• BEST SPA SERVICES
Winner: Be Well Massage
Second place: Waxology, a Beauty Boutique
Runner up: En Vie Salon and Spa
• BEST VETERINARIAN
Winner: Diamond Veterinary Hospital
Second place: Camano Island Vet
Runner up: Frontier Village Vet
• BEST YOGA STUDIO
Winner: Bindi Yoga
Second place: BENT yoga co. LLC
Runner up: Spark Hot Yoga
• BEST CANNABIS STORE
Winner: Cannablyss
Second place: Kushman’s – Everett
Runner up: Buds Garage
• BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Winner: AquaSox
Second place: Imagine Children’s Museum and Toy Store
Runner up: Everett Silvertips
• BEST GIFT STORE
Winner: J Matheson Gifts, Kitchen and Gourmet
Second place: Funko
Runner up: 7 Lakes Gifts
Runner up: Colors of Hawaii
• BEST GROCERY STORE
Winner: Sno Isle Food Co-op
Second place: Fred Meyer
Runner up: Haggen
Runner up: Winco
• BEST HARDWARE STORE
Winner: Ace Hardware Evergreen Way
Second place: Ace Hardware, Lake Stevens
Runner up: Arlington Hardware & Lumber, Inc.
• BEST HOTEL
Winner: Tulalip Resort
Second place: Hotel Indigo Seattle Everett Waterfront
Runner up: Inn At Port Gardner Everett
• BEST KIDS PARTY PLACE
Winner: Imagine Children’s Museum and Toy Store
Second place: Elevated Sportz Ultimate Trampoline Park & Event Center
Runner up: Bricks & Minifigs
• BEST MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL
Winner: Evergreen Karate & Kobudo Club
Second place: Master Cho’s Taekwondo
Runner up: Charlies combat club
• BEST PLACE TO KARAOKE
Winner: Buzz Inn Steakhouse
Second place: Hunan Palace
Runner up: Razzals Bar & Grill
• BEST SECOND-HAND STORE
Winner: Silvana Five and Dime
Second place: Assistance League of Everett
Runner up: Value Village
• BEST SHOE STORE
Winner: Althea’s Footwear Solutions
Second place: Red Wing
Runner up: Sole Perfection Shoes
• BEST WEDDING VENUE
Winner: Craven Farm
Second place: Lucille Gardens
Runner up: Hotel Indigo
• BEST WEEKEND GETAWAY
Winner: Leavenworth, Washington
Second place: Victoria, BC
Runner up: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Runner up: Whidbey Island
