2024 Best of North SLO County Winners
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
Best Business
Best Beautification, Interior or Exterior Improvement
 • Barley and Boar
Best New Business Opened in 2023
• Barley and Boar
Best Community Involvement by Business Owner
• Courtney Morrow, State Farm
Best New Location or Relocation for Existing Business
• Jacks Grill in Paso Robles
Best Social Media Presence by Local Business
• Just Baked
Community Service, Charity & Nonprofits
Best Charity or Nonprofit
• El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO)
Best Charity Event
• Empty Bowls by El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO)
Best Community Service Group
• Kiwanis Atascadero
Best Youth Charity
• Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation
Best Parade
• Templeton 4th of July Parade
Best Charity or Nonprofit Project Under Development
• The Printery Foundation and El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO)
Banking, Finance & Real Estate
Best Mortgage or Home Loans
• Colony Mortgage, Inc
Best Insurance Agent
• Courtney Morrow, State Farm
Best Real Estate Agent
• Jaime Silveira at Malik Real Estate Group
Best Real Estate Group
• Malik Real Estate Group
Best Tax Prep or CPA
• Nicholas Medeiros, CPA, PC
Best Bank or Credit Union
• SESLOC
Best Bookkeeping Service
• Tidwell Bookkeeping Services
Pets & Animals
Best Feed Store
• Atascadero Hay & Feed
Best Pet Grooming & Care
• Dirty Doxie Dog Grooming
Best Pet Supply Store
• Lemos Feed & Pet Supply
Best Veterinarian or Pet Hospital
• Main Street Small Animal Hospital
Amusements, Entertainment for Family
Best Amusement or Games
• Andy’s Awesome Arcade
Best Park Playground
• Atascadero Lake Park
Best Golf Course
• Chalk Mountain Golf Course
Best Bounce House or Party Supply
• Hops Bounce House
Best U12 Kids Entertainment
• Hops Bounce House
Best Place for a Girl’s Night Out
• Cielo Italian Ristorante & Rooftop Bar
Best Place for a Guy’s Night Out
• Pappy McGregor’s
Best Place for a Family Outing
• Wild Fields Brewhouse
Best 12-17 Kids Entertainment
• Wild Fields Brewhouse
Hospitality, Events & Venues
Best Event Supply Company
• All About Events
Best Hotel
• Allegretto in Paso Robles
Best Photographer
• Amy Hinrichs
Best Event Photo Booth Service
• Pix & Flix Photo Booth
Best Indoor Event Venue
• Rava Winery
Best Art Gallery
• Studios on the Park
Best Wedding Venue
• Terra Mia
Best Outdoor Event Venue
• Vina Robles
Food & Beverage
Best Mocktail
• Alchemists Garden
Best Bread
• Back Porch Bakery
Best Pastry
• Back Porch Bakery
Best Organic Farm-to-Table
• Barley and Boar
Best Pie
• Bramble Pie Co.
Best Pizza Delivery
• Bravo Pizza Plus
Best Local Seasonings
• Bren’s Seasoning
Best Brunch
• Brunch Paso Robles
Best Chinese
• China Gourmet
Best Pasta Restaurant
• Cielo Italian Ristorante & Rooftop Bar
Best Lunch Spot
• Colony Deli & Market
Best Bacon & Eggs
• Country Touch Cafe
Best French Toast
• Country Touch Cafe
Best Pancakes
• Country Touch Cafe
Best Waffles
• Country Touch Cafe
Best Appetizer
• Escargot at BL Brassiere
Best Tacos
• Finca Paso Robles and
• La Parilla
Best Sushi
• Goshi Japanese Restaurant
Best Family Restaurant
• Guest House Grill
Best Outdoor Dining
• Guest House Grill
Best Local Beef
• J&R Meats
Best BBQ Spot
• Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ
Best Bag of Whole Bean or Ground Coffee
• Joebella Coffee
Best Coffeehouse
• Joebella Coffee
Best Cup of Coffee
• Joebella Coffee
Best Cake
• Just Baked
Best Dessert, Bake or Cake Shop
• Just Baked
Best Steak
• McPhee’s Grill
Best Steakhouse
• McPhee’s Grill
Best Pizza Dine-IN
• Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Best Pizza
• Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Best Pizza Buffet
• Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Best Gelato, Ice Cream, or Frozen Dessert
• Negranti Creamery
Best Juice Bar
• Neighborhood Juice Bar
Best Olive Oil
• Pasolivo
Best Mexican Restaurant
• Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant
Best Seafood Restaurant
• Pier 46 Seafood Co.
Best French Fries
• Rosemary Fries at Street Side
Best Hot Tea
• Spice of Life
Best Iced Tea
• Spice of Life
Best Burger Joint
• Sylvester’s Burgers
Best Thai
• Thai Elephant
Best Breakfast Place
• The Nest
Best Grocery Store
• Trader Joe’s
Best Catering
• Trattoria di Luca
Best Specialty Pizza
• Calabrian at Trattoria di Luca
Best Cheese Shop
• Vivant Fine Cheese
Best Salad
• Western Salad at Guest House Grill
Best Vegetarian or Vegan
• Ziggy’s
Wine, Beer, Spirits
& Vineyards
Best Brewery
• BarrelHouse Brewing Co.
Best Local Spirit
• Bourbon by Central Coast Distillery
Best White Wine
• Chenin Blanc by Zanoli
Best Winery Experience
• DAOU Winery and
• Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery
Best Beer
• German Pilsner by Colony Mash and 805 by Firestone Walker
Best Vineyard Experience
• Halter Ranch Vineyard
Best Downtown Tasting Room
• Kula Vineyards & Winery
Best Red Wine
• Pinot Noir at Jack Creek Cellars
Best Sparkling Wine
• Pinot Noir sparkling at Rava Winery
Best Cocktail
• Raspberry Lemon Drop at Street Side Ale House
Best Winery Event Venue
• Rava Wines
Best Vineyard Tasting Room
• Vina Robles and Rava Winery
Best Bar, Tavern, Pub, or Tap House
• Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle Shoppe
Health, Wellness & Beauty
Best Nail Salon
• Calvin’s Nail Salon on Main Street in Templeton
Best Surgical and Cosmetic Dentistry
• Dr. Jeremy Lansford of Lansford Dental
Best Orthodontist
• Dr. Jason Pambrun of Pambrun Bracing
Best Pediatrician
• Dr. Battle and Dr. Macias at Central Coast Pediatrics
Best Pediatric Dentistry
• Dr. Stout Pediatric Dentistry
Best Weight Loss or Personal Trainer(s)
• Fusion FIIT
Best Women’s Hair Salon
• Haven Blue Salon
Best Hearing Aid Specialist
• Hearing Aid Specialist of the Central Coast
Best Gym
• Kennedy Club Fitness
Best Chiropractor
• McGaughey Chiropractic
Best Tattoo Studio
• Pioneer Tattoo Company
Best Optometrist and Eye Care
• Primary Eye Care Atascadero
Best Day Spa
• River Oaks Hot Springs Spa
Best Holistic Healthcare
• Salus Integrative Medicine
Best Eyewear and Glasses
• Specs by Kyla
Best Men’s Barber Shop
• The Barber Shop, Atascadero
Best Urgent Care or Clinic
• Urgent Care of Atascadero
Shopping & Retail
Best Board Shop
• 805 Board Shop
Best Surf, Skate, or Streetwear
• 805 Board Shop
Best Dinner or Dress Attire
• Ambiance Clothing & Lifestyle Boutique
Best Women’s Clothing
• Anna & Company
Best Casual Attire
• Anna & Company
Best Kid’s Clothing
• Anna & Company
Best Home Decor
• Atrium Mercantile
Best Men’s Clothing
• Bloke Outfitters
Best Flowers & Florist
• Bloom N Grow Floral Design
Best Bookstore
• Book Odyssey
Best Consignment Store
• Ernest Grace
Best Fashion
• Ernest Grace
Best Health Food & Supplements
• Natural Alternative
Best Thrift Store
• North County Christian Thrift Store
Best Gift Shop
• Perry’s Parcel
Best Eyewear
• Specs by Kyla
Best Overall Shopping & Retail
• The General Store Paso Robles
Best Antiques
• Vineyard Antique Mall
Home, Construction
& Building
Best Glass Company
• A-1 Glass
Best Furniture
• Atrium Mercantile
Best Plumbing
• Bell’s Plumbing
Best Moving Company
• Central Coast Moving & Storage
Best Storage Company
• Central Coast Moving & Storage
Best Propane Supplier
• Delta Liquid Energy
Best Rain Gutters
• Five Star Rain Gutters
Best Electrician
• Live Oak Electric/French Electric
Best Paving, Concrete, and Driveways
• Michael Frederick Paving Co
Best Roofing
• Mid State Roofing
Best Backyard Design and Build
• Native Landscape Creations
Best Landscaping, Lawn, and Garden
• Native Landscape Creations
Best Commercial or Residential Cleaning Service
• Pristine Cleaning
Best Solar
• Solarponics
Best Pest and Rodent Control
• Story Termite and Pest Control
Best Flooring
• Templeton Flooring
Best Construction & Building Materials
• Weyrick Lumber
Auto Care, Maintenance
& Repair
Best Gas and Diesel Station
• 76 Station Atascadero
Best Window Repair or Tinting
• A-1 Glass
Best Lube and Oil Service
• American West Tire and Auto
Best Tire Sales and Service
• American West Tire and Auto
Best Body Shop
• Davis Body Shop
Best Car Wash and Auto Detail
• El Camino Car Wash
Best American Auto Repair & Maintenance
• Ferrell’s Auto Repair
Best Overall Auto Care
• Ferrell’s Auto Repair
Best German Auto Repair & Maintenance
• German Performance
Best Auto Parts Store
• O’Reilly’s Auto Parts
Best Auto Sales & Service
• Paso Robles Ford
Best RV Sales and Service
• Sky River RV