Whether it’s where they go for pizza or who they call to tow
their cars, readers in San Benito County know who’s best. After
hours of counting thousands of ballots that poured in from
Hollister Free Lance readers this month, we’ve put together this
amazing list of winners. Some of the contests were close, with
margins of just a few votes.
This year’s Best of San Benito County highlights winners in a
wide range of services and products, from new clothes to real
estate to burgers. Several old favorites took home the glory, as
did many businesses new to the area. We’ve talked to many of the
readers and shared their success stories in the pages to come.
Enjoy, and if there’s a winner that has you scratching your head,
remember: There’s always next year to cast your vote.
Day spa
Tranquility Day Spa & Salon
343 6th St., Hollister
636-1266
Health club/gym
Rovella’s Gym and Health Club
854 Industrial Drive, Hollister
636-8500
Car wash
Suds Car Wash and Detail Center
40 Santa Ana Road, Hollister
637-5678
Auto repair
Auto Works
561 East St., Hollister
636-1072
Bicycle repair
Muenzer’s Cyclery and Sports Center
221 Fifth St., Hollister
637-2121
Dry cleaners
Colonial Cleaners
355 South St., Hollister
637-0670
Hotel
La Posada
310 Fourth St., San Juan Bautista
623-4030
Bank
San Benito Bank
300 Tres Pinos Rd., Hollister
637-2265
Plumber
Marquez Plumbing
1861 Calistoga Drive, Hollister
630-3000
Dentist
Drs. Darick and Leif Nordstrom
930 Sunnyslope Road Suite D-4, D-2
637-1675
Doctor
Dr. Robert Rocco
911 Sunset Drive
636-2664
Optometrist
Dr. Gary Mayeda
345 Fifth St. Suite 17, Hollister
637-5701
Chiropractor
Red Eagle
1525 Cushman St. Suite 2, Hollister
637-8099
Veterinarian
Dr. Robert Wilson
Animal Hospital of Hollister
191 F San Felipe Road, Hollister
637-0031
Music teacher
Mr. Ostensen
Rancho San Justo and Maze middle schools, Hollister
637-4450
Bartender
Gina Arballo and Trish Whalen
Johnny’s
526 San Benito St., Hollister
637-3683
Nick Bakich
Inn at Tres Pinos
6991 Airline Hwy., Tres Pinos
628-3320
Real estate company
Intero Real Estate Services
330 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister
637-2112
Real estate agent
Cassandra Cook
829 San Benito St. Suite 100, Hollister
637-0111
Auto service
G&M Auto Repair
281 C San Felipe Road, Hollister
637-9371
Taco
Progresso Tamale Parlor
230 Third St., Hollister
637-3279
Super Taqueria
460 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister
636-5849
Burrito
Super Taqueria
460 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister
Chips and salsa
Kristina’s Mexican Restaraunt
480 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister
638-1918
Pizza
Round Table
496 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister
637-7444
Italian restaurant
Don Ciccio’s
107 The Alameda, San Juan Bautista
623-4667
Chinese
China Garden Restaurant
1760 Airline Hwy., Hollister
636-8388
Cheung Sheng
201 Sixth St., Hollister
637-8388
Japanese/sushi
AJ’s Sushi
737 San Benito St., Hollister
635-9321
American
Maverick BBQ Restaurant
35 Fifth St., Hollister
635-8000
Fast food
KFC
191 McCray St., Hollister
638-1477
French fries
McDonald’s
1711 Airline Hwy., Hollister
637-9143
Diner
Running Rooster
800 San Benito St., Hollister
634-0135
Bakery
Safeway
591 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister
638-3240
Elegant Touch
601-A San Benito St., Hollister
637-6246
Doughnut
Spudnut & Deli
500 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister
637-0555
Breakfast
Country Rose
696 Fourth St., Hollister
635-0252
Bagel shop
Java Bagels
730 San Benito St., Hollister
636-7674
Smoothie
Juice It Up
401 McCray St., Hollister
637-9866
Vegetarian
Main Street Bistro
650 San Benito St. Suite 110, Hollister
637-6370
Family restaurant
Country Rose
696 Fourth St., Hollister
635-0252
Deli/sandwich shop
Main Street Bistro
650 San Benito St. Suite 110, Hollister
637-6370
Late night eats
Jack-In-The-Box
391 McCray St., Hollister
630-0507
Restaurant that’s been around 10 + yrs.
Inn at Tres Pinos
6991 Airline Hwy., Tres Pinos
628-3320
Dessert
Inn at Tres Pinos
6991 Airline Hwy., Tres Pinos
628-3320
Dessert
Don Ciccio’s
107 The Alameda, San Juan Bautista
623-4667
Ice cream/frozen yogurt
Baskin Robbins
1740 Airline Hwy., Hollister
637-4383
Bar
Johnny’s
526 San Benito St., Hollister
637-3683
Drink specials/happy hour
Johnny’s
526 San Benito St., Hollister
637-3683
Margarita
Jardines de San Juan
115 Third St., San Juan Bautista
623-4466
Locally produced beer
Don Ciccio’s
107 The Alameda, San Juan Bautista
623-4667
Antiques
Annie’s Cottage
103 The Alameda
623-2004
Fool’s Good
34 Polk St., San Juan Bautista
623-9275
Hardware
ACE
1707 Airline Hwy., Hollister
634-1590
Musical instruments
Hollister Music
125 Fourth St., Hollister
634-1725
Liquor store
Righetti Liquors
310 First St., Hollister
637-2569
Men’s clothing
Teezers
731 San Benito St., Hollister
636-5988
Women’s clothing
Drapoel
731 San Benito St., Hollister
636-5988
Children’s clothing
Target
1790 Airline Hwy., Hollister
638-4824
Accessories
Target
1790 Airline Hwy., Hollister
638-4824
Furniture
Fortino’s Total Home
351 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister
637-0061
Flower shop
San Benito St. Flowers
850 San Benito St., Hollister
636-6861
Lingerie shop
Boutique de Lingerie
650 San Benito St., Hollister
635-0722
Craft/hobby shop
Homespun Harbor
341 Tres Pinos Rd., Suite 101, Hollister
630-9438
Sporting goods
Big 5 Sporting Goods
251 McCray St., Hollister
630-0196
Car dealer
Tiffany Motor Company
300 Gateway Dr., Hollister
637-4461
Car dealer salesperson
John Sanchez
Tiffany Motor Company
Toys
Target
Shoes
Drapoel
Garden supply/nursery
Target
Pet supply store
Raven’s Pet Safari
750 San Benito St., Hollister
Grocery/supermarket
Nob Hill Foods
1700 Airline Hwy., Hollsiter
637-7447
Convenience store/corner market
Village Market
1331 Hillcrest Rd., Hollister
637-8321
Family entertainment
Premiere Cinemas
641 McCray St., Hollister
638-1688
Golf course
San Juan Oaks Golf Club
3825 Union Rd., Hollister
636-6113
Billiards
Broken Wing
500 San Benito St., Hollister
637-3636
Karaoke
RGN Productions
1250 Morningside Drive, Hollister
638-9634
Local Web site
Shannon Grissom
www.shannongrissom.com
638-4928
