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Best of 2024 – Food & Drink
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BEST BAGEL: House of Bagels
Open for breakfast and lunch, House of Bagels serves fresh, New York-style bagels that are boiled and then baked in custom-designed brick ovens. House of Bagels offers catering and delivery services and offers a gluten-free option.
1712 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View | houseofbagelsonline.com
BEST BAKERY: The Midwife + The Baker
Run by a husband and wife team, The Midwife and The Baker produces breads and pastries using California-sourced whole grains and freshly milled flour.
846 Independence Ave., Mountain View | themidwifeandthebaker.com
BEST BAR: St. Stephens Green
St. Stephen’s Green, an Irishthemed pub, lists 36 draft beers, from local craft brews to imports like Guinness. The menu also features its popular pub-style chicken curry, served with rice and fries for dipping.
223 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 964-9151 | ststephensgreen.com
BEST BBQ: Armadillo Willy’s
Repeat winner Armadillo Willy’s offers barbecue plates, sandwiches, burgers and a wide range of craft beers. Its most popular item, the Texas-style barbecue brisket, is cooked fresh every day.
1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos | (650) 941-2922 | armadillowillys.com
BEST BURGER: Eureka!
Eureka! has a menu focused on American classics with a modern twist, including gourmet burgers. The dishes emphasize high-quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations. The restaurant is renowned for its extensive selection of craft beers, small-batch whiskeys and artisanal cocktails.
191 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 426-0582 | eurekarestaurantgroup.com
BEST BURRITO: La Costeña
La Costeña has a large variety of Mexican dishes, including burritos, tacos, quesadillas and other traditional Mexican fare. They are especially famous for their large and customizable burritos.
235 E Middlefield Road #1A, Mountain View | (650) 967-0507 | costena.com
BEST DELI / SANDWICH: Roger’s Deli
Roger’s Deli offers a variety of deli-style sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, and classic American comfort food. It is known for generous portions and fresh ingredients. Popular items include their signature sandwiches and breakfast options like omelets, pancakes, and breakfast burritos.
295 E Middlefield Road, Mountain View | (650) 965-2204
BEST ICE CREAM / FROZEN YOGURT: Gelato Classico
Located in downtown Mountain View, Gelato Classico sells traditional Italian ice cream and sorbet. The menu lists over 25 flavors, from Bavarian mint to cookie dough and its 93% fat-free banana walnut light.
241 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 969-2900
BEST NOODLE PLACE: Ramen Izakaya Yu-Gen
Ramen Izakaya Yu-Gen offers a unique fusion of authentic Tonkotsu Ramen and Izakaya-style small plates including appetizers, skewers, and other traditional Japanese dishes in a modern and spacious semi-private atmosphere.
152 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 428-0888 | yugen-us.com
BEST PEARL TEA: Tea Era
Tea Era offers over 80 varieties of teas, smoothies and juices, with a company focus on providing more healthy options to its customers.
273 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 969-2899
BEST PIZZA: Doppio Zero
Doppio Zero serves southern Italian food, all of which is made from scratch in-house. The restaurant is known for its Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pastas and traditional Italian dishes.
160 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 938-4147 | dzpizzeria.com
BEST PRODUCE: California Farmers’ Market Association
The blocks-long California Avenue Farmers’ Market consistently brings some of the region’s best in-season fruit and vegetables, as well as dairy and meat products, pastries, prepared foods and live music. The market is open all year, rain or shine, on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
California Avenue at El Camino Real, Palo Alto; uvfm.org/palo-alto-sundays
BEST SMALL GROCERY STORE: Ava’s Downtown Market & Deli
Ava’s Downtown Market and Deli offers local produce, deli and grocery items, plus wine and craft beer, with a focus on providing organic and sustainable products.
340 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 961-5652
BEST TAKE-OUT: Chef Chu’s
Mountain View Voice readers voted Chef Chu’s as the place to go for great take-out. Many of the signature dishes at the Chinese restaurant feature fish and shellfish, but there’s also lamb, chicken and a vegetarian cold plate. The extensive menu that ensures everyone will find their favorite traditional entrees.
1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos | (650) 948-2696 | chefchu.com