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As voted on by the Readers and Customers of the Best businesses in North SLO County.
Paso Robles • San Miguel • Templeton • Shandon • Atascadero • Creston • Santa Margarita
Nonprofit Giving
Best Community Involvement by Business Owner
Eric Peterson
Best Charity or Nonprofit
- El Camino Homeless Organization
Best Charity Event
- Dancing with our Stars
Best Youth Charity
- Paso Robles Youth Arts Center
Best Local Charity or Nonprofit Project Completed in 2022
- Tom Maas Clubhouse — Boys & Girls Club
Best Parade
- Pioneer Day Parade
Best Community Service Group
- Kiwanis
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Changing Business
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Best New Business Opened in 2022
- Cielo
Best New Location or Relocation for Existing Business
- 805 Boardshop
Best Social Media Presence by Local Business
- Streetside Ale House
Best Beautification, Interior or Exterior Improvement
- Guest House Grill
Specialty Best Individual
Best Tacos
- Garcia’s
Best Steak
- The Range
Best Bacon & Eggs
- The Nest
Best Appetizer (Which appetizer & restaurant)
- Cauli Bites by Wildfields
Best Salad (What salad & restaurant)
- Tri-tip Salad by Santa Maria Brewing
Best French Fries
- Streetside Ale House
Best Pastry
- Back Porch Bakery
Best French Toast
- Country Touch Cafe
Best Pancakes
- Country Touch Cafe
Best Waffles
- Country Touch Cafe
Best Mocktail
- Streetside Ale House
Best Cup of Coffee
- Joebella Coffee Roasters
Best Bag of Whole Bean or Ground Coffee
- Joebella Coffee Roasters
Best Hot Tea
- Spice of Life
Best Iced Tea
- Spice of Life
Best Olive Oil
- Olivas de Oro
Best Bread
- Back Porch Bakery
Best Cake
- Just Baked
Best Pie
- Bramble Pie Company
Best Gelato, Ice Cream, or Frozen Dessert
- Negranti Creamery
Best Fruit
- Templeton Farmer’s Market
Best Local Seasonings
- Bren’s Blends
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Shopping & Retail
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Best Overall Shopping & Retail
- Perry’s Parcel & Gift
Best Women’s Clothing
- Farron Elizabeth
Best Men’s Clothing
- Bloke
Best Kid’s Clothing
- Anna & Co
Best Fashion
- Anna & Co
Best Consignment Store
- Black Sheep Finds
Best Antiques
- Reminisce
Best Thrift Store
- North County Thrift Store
Best Flowers & Florist
- Bloom N Grow
Best Bookstore
- The Book Odyssey
Best Gift Shop
- Perry’s Parcel & Gift
Best Home Decor
- Atrium Mercantile
Best Health Food & Supplements
- The Natural Alternative
Best Board Shop
- 805 Boardshop
Best Surf, Skate, or Streetwear
- 805 Boardshop
Best Casual Attire
- Bloke/Farron/Anna & Co.
Best Furniture
- Atrium Mercantile
Best Eat & Drink
Best Coffeehouse
- Malibu Brew
Best Overall Food & Beverage
- Streetside Ale House
Best Seafood Restaurant
- Pier 46
Best Mexican Restaurant
- Pedro’s
Best Sushi
- Goshi
Best Chinese
- China Gourmet
Best Thai
- Thai Elephant
Best Pizza
- Bravo Pizza Plus
Best Burger Joint
- Sylvester’s Burgers
Best Steakhouse
- Guesthouse Grill
Best Sushi Restaurant
- Yanagi
Best BBQ Spot
- Jeffry’s BBQ
Best Pasta Restaurant
- Cielo
Best Breakfast Place
- The Nest
Best Brunch
- Brunch
Best Lunch Spot
- Colony Market & Deli
Best Juice Bar
- The Neighborhood
Best Dessert, Bake or Cake Shop
- Just Baked
Best Vegetarian or Vegan
- Ziggy’s
Best Cheese Shop
- Vivant
Best Family Restaurant
- Guesthouse Grill
Best Grocery Store
- Trader Joe’s
Best Organic Farm-to-Table
- JR Meats
Best Local Beef
- JR Meats
Best Catering
- Trattoria di LUCA
Best Outdoor Dining
- Guesthouse Grill
Best Pizza DELIVERY
- Fatte’s Pizza
Best Pizza DINE-IN
- Nardonne’s Pizza
Best Pizza BUFFET
- Mountain Mike’s
Best SPECIALTY Pizza
- Capricciosa by Trattoria di LUCA
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Health, Wellness, & Beauty
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Best Urgent Care or Clinic
- Urgent Care Atascadero
Best Pediatrician
- Patterson & Tedford Pediatrics
Best Pediatric Dentistry
- Theron Stout
Best Surgical and Cosmetic Dentistry
- Jeremy Lansford
Best Orthodontist
- Dr. Jason Pambrun
Best Hearing Aid Specialist
- Hearing Aid Specialists of the Central Coast
Best Optometrist and Eye Care
- Optometric Care Associates
Best Prescription Glasses
- Specs by Kyla
Best Chiropractor
- Mankey
Best Holistic Healthcare
- Salus Integrative Medicine
Best Day Spa
- River Oaks Hot Springs
Best Nail Salon
- Calvin’s Nails
Best Hair Salon
- Salon Aer
Best Barber Shop
- New Era Barbershop
Best Tattoo Studio
- Pioneer Tattoo Company
Best Gym
- Kennedy Club Fitness
Best Weight Loss or Personal Trainer(s)
- Fusion FIIT
Best Overall Eyewear
- Specs by Kyla
Home Improvement
Best Paving, Concrete, and Driveways
- Aronsen Construction
Best Backyard Design and Build
- California Pools
Best Construction & Building Materials
- Big Creek
Best Flooring
- Templeton Floors
Best Plumbing
- Bell’s Plumbing
Best Roofing
- We Do Roofing
Best Solar
- Solarponics
Best Electrician
- French Electric
Best Rain Gutters
- 5 Star Raingutters
Best Landscaping, Lawn, and Garden
- Native Landscape Creations
Best Propane Supplier
- Delta Liquid Energy
Best Pest and Rodent Control
- Story Termite and Pest
Best Commercial or Residential Cleaning Service
- SteamPro Cleaners
Best Moving & Storage Company
- Central Coast Moving and Storage
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Financial, Real Estate, or Legal Services
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Best Bank or Credit Union
- SESLOC
Best Real Estate Agent
- Jaime Silveira
Best Real Estate Group
- Malik Real Estate Group
Best Mortgage or Home Loans
- Colony Mortgage
Best Insurance Agent
- Terry Mulhall
Best Tax Prep or CPA
- George Duck CPA
Best Bookkeeping Service
- Tidwell Bookkeeping Services, Inc.
Pets & Animals
Best Pet Supply Store
- Lemos Pet Supply
Best Pet Grooming & Care
- Steampup Parlor
Best Veterinarian or Pet Hospital
- El Camino Veterinary Hospital
Best Feed Store
- Atascadero Hay & Feed
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Travel, Entertainment, Leisure and Events
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Best Hotel
- The Carlton Hotel
Best Outdoor Event Venue
- Barrelhouse Brewing Co.
Best Indoor Event Venue
- Rava Winery
Best Wedding Venue
- Rava Winery
Best Event Supply Company
- All About Events
Best Art Gallery
- Studios on the Park
Best Place for a Girl’s Night Out
- Cielo Rooftop Bar
Best Place for a Guy’s Night Out
- Outlaws
Best Place for a Family Outing
- Tin City
Best U12 Kids Entertainment
- Hop’s Bounce House
Best 12-17 Kids Entertainment
- Mr. Putter’s Putt Putt
Best Amusement or Games
- Wild Fields Brewhouse
Best Bounce House or Party Supply
- Hop’s Bounce House
Best Golf Course
- Chalk Mountain Golf Course
Best Park Playground
- Atascadero Lake Park
Best Photographer
- Renee Rose Photography
Auto Care
Best Overall Auto Care
- Ferrell’s
Best American Auto Repair & Maintenance
- Ferrell’s
Best German Auto Repair & Maintenance
- The Autobahn
Best Japanese Auto Repair & Maintenance
- Sunset Honda
Best Lube and Oil Service
- Lube n Go
Best Car Wash and Auto Detail
- El Camino Car Wash
Best Body Shop
- Davis Body Shop
Best Tire Sales and Service
- American West Tire Pros
Best Auto Sales & Service
- Mullahey
Best RV Sales and Service
- Sky River
Best Gas and Diesel Station
- Atascadero 76
Best Window Repair or Tinting
- Mason’s Auto Detail and Tint
Best Car Audio and Video
- Ultimate Car Audio
Best Auto Parts Store
- Carquest/Napa/O’Reilly’s
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Wine & Vineyards
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Best Downtown Tasting Room
- Kula Vineyards & Winery
Best Vineyard Tasting Room
- Fableist
Best Vineyard Experience
- Daou
Best Winery Experience
- Daou
Best Winery Event Venue
- Rava Winery
Best Red Wine (name and winery)
- Mountain Zin by Opolo
Best White Wine (name and winery)
- Grenache Blanc by La Perdignus
Best Sparkling Wine (name and winery)
- Sparkling Blanc de Blanc by Rava
Breweries, Distilleries, and Tap Houses
Best Bar, Tavern, Pub, or Tap House
- Ancient Owl
Best Brewery
- Barrel House
Best Local Spirit (name and maker)
- Central Coast Distillery
Best Beer (beer name and brewer)
- 805 by Firestone Walker
Best Cocktail (cocktail name and location served)
- Belladonna by The Alchemists Garden
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