I think we can all agree, North Park is one awesome San Diego locale. We’ve got it all…from cafes, trendy retail shops, delectable gourmet restaurants, and epic bars. That being said, it is no surprise that North Park dominated the San Diego City Beat’s Best Of Readers Poll. We took home the gold is almost every category. Recognize.
First and foremost, we won the BEST San Diego neighborhood. Why not? We’re awesome. Secondly, over twenty of North Park’s bars, lounges, and restaurants won in one category or another. Truly remarkable for such an up and coming neighborhood, maybe we aren’t so “up and coming” after all. I say we’ve made it.
Anyway, if you haven’t already had the chance to take a look at this list, go for it. It may just inspire you to try something new. Head on over to the Smoking Goat to enjoy the best contemporary rustic cuisine, or perhaps Toronado if you are looking for a great selection of craft beers. Do you feel like dancing tonight? Why not hit up U31, named the best bar to dance at.
Recover the next day with a little bit of yoga at Pilgrimage of the Heart, or get your hair did at disconnected. Anything you want to do in North Park, well, you can. Why? Because we’ve got the best in town…
Enjoy North Park, and congrats to all of our winners!
| Best Place for Free Wi-Fi | bluefoot |
| Best San Diego Neighborhood | North Park |
| Best Neighborhood Bar to Dance At | U31 |
| Best Craft Beer bar | Toronado |
| Best Gay / Lesbian Bar | Redwing |
| Best New Bar (open since October 2011) | Seven Grand |
| Best Sports Bar | True North |
| Best Wine Bar | Mosaic |
| Best Wine Bar | Splash |
| Best Hair Salon (guys) | disconnected |
| Best Martial Arts School | Undisputed |
| Best place to get Waxed | The Undercarriage |
| Best Work Out Gym | North Park Fitness |
| Best Yoga Studio | Pilgrimage of the Heart |
| Best Bathing Suit Shop | Aloha Sunday |
| Best Camera Store | George’s Camera |
| Best CD/Record Store (used) | Off the record |
| Best Cooking Store | Hipcooks |
| Best Hardware Store | North Park Hardware |
| Best Jewelry Store | Hunt & Gather |
| Best Jewelry Store | Pigment |
| Best place to buy a Gift | Pigment |
| Best Women’s Clothing Shop | Mimi & red |
| Best Breakfast Spot | The Mission |
| Best Coffeehouse | Cafe Calabria |
| Best Contemporary Cuisine | urban solace |
| Best Contemporary Cuisine | Smoking Goat |
| Best Italian Restaurant | Il Postino |
| Best Local Pizza | Lefty’s |
| Best Mexican Restaurant | Ranchos |
| Best Vegan Restaurant | Sipz |
| Best Vegan Restaurant | casa de luz |
| Best Philly Cheesesteak | Eddie’s Philadelphia Cheese Steak and Hoagies |
| Best Philly Cheesesteak | The Philly Grill |
| Best Dessert | Heaven Sent |
| Best Farm to Table Restaurant | THE LINKERY |
| Best Farm to Table Restaurant | urban solace |
| Best Farmers Market | North Park Farmers Market |
| Best Hot Dog | Lefty’s |
| Best San Diego Chef | matt gordon |
| Best Yogurt | yog-art |
| Best Art Framing | Ray street custom framing |
| Best Arts Related Event | Ray at Night |
| Best Coffeehouse with Live Music | Claire de Lune |
| Best Local Performing Arts Group | Evoke Dance Theatre |
Not too shabby, eh? If this list doesn’t prove it, I don’t know what else does. North Park has the best of the best, and is right here in San Diego!