2026 Best of Mission Times Winners - 2026 Best of Mission Times

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2026 Best of Mission Times Stats
Categories:
111
Contenders:
164

Restaurants

47 categories
Best Ahi
San Diego Poke Co.
1st Place
San Diego Poke Co.
1 nominees »
Best American
The Duke
1st Place
The Duke
6519 Mission Gorge Rd
3 nominees »
Best Appetizer
The Duke Cocktails & Grub
1st Place
The Duke Cocktails & Grub
2 nominees »
Best Bakery
cupCAKES a la Yola
1st Place
cupCAKES a la Yola
3 nominees »
Best Bar
The Duke Cocktails & Grub
1st Place
The Duke Cocktails & Grub
2 nominees »
Best BBQ
West Coast Smoke and Tap House
1st Place
West Coast Smoke and Tap House
2 nominees »
Best Beer Selection
McGregor's Ale House
1st Place
McGregor's Ale House
2 nominees »
Best Breakfast
Brothers Family Restaurant
1st Place
Brothers Family Restaurant
3 nominees »
Best Brewery
Good Pressure Brewing Co.
1st Place
Good Pressure Brewing Co.
7559 Mission Gorge Rd
3 nominees »
Best Brunch
The Trails Eatery
1st Place
The Trails Eatery
2 nominees »
Best Burger
The Duke Cocktails & Grub
1st Place
The Duke Cocktails & Grub
2 nominees »
Best Burrito
Cotijas Taco Shop
1st Place
Cotijas Taco Shop
2 nominees »
Best Cafe
Honey Haven Coffee Bar
1st Place
Honey Haven Coffee Bar
2 nominees »
Best Casual Dining
The Duke Cocktails & Grub
1st Place
The Duke Cocktails & Grub
2 nominees »
Best Chinese
Hi Dumplings
1st Place
Hi Dumplings
2 nominees »
Best Coffee Shop
The Simple Coffee Shop
1st Place
The Simple Coffee Shop
3 nominees »
Best Deli
Cheers Deli & Liquor
1st Place
Cheers Deli & Liquor
2 nominees »
Best Desserts
cupCAKES a la Yola
1st Place
cupCAKES a la Yola
2 nominees »
Best Dinner
Mona's Italian Restaurant
1st Place
Mona's Italian Restaurant
2 nominees »
Best Donuts
Heavenly Donuts
1st Place
Heavenly Donuts
1 nominees »
Best Fine Dining
Anthony's Fish Grotto
1st Place
Anthony's Fish Grotto
1 nominees »
Best Fish Taco
Cotijas Taco Shop
1st Place
Cotijas Taco Shop
2 nominees »
Best Greek
Troy's Greek Restaurant
1st Place
Troy's Greek Restaurant
10450 Friars Rd suite t
3 nominees »
Best Happy Hour
The Duke Cocktails & Grub
1st Place
The Duke Cocktails & Grub
2 nominees »
Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Fosters Freeze
1st Place
Fosters Freeze
2 nominees »
Best Indian
Himalayan Curry & Grill
1st Place
Himalayan Curry & Grill
2 nominees »
Best Irish Pub
Hooley's Irish Pub
1st Place
Hooley's Irish Pub
2 nominees »
Best Italian
Mona's Italian Restaurant
1st Place
Mona's Italian Restaurant
3 nominees »
Best Japanese
Osaka Japanese Food & Sushi
1st Place
Osaka Japanese Food & Sushi
2 nominees »
Best Juice Bar
Pure Press Juice Bar
1st Place
Pure Press Juice Bar
2 nominees »
Best Lunch
Troy's Greek Restaurant
1st Place
Troy's Greek Restaurant
10450 Friars Rd suite t
3 nominees »
Best Margarita
Casa de Pico
1st Place
Casa de Pico
2 nominees »
Best Martini
Camel's Bar and Grill
1st Place
Camel's Bar and Grill
2 nominees »
Best Mexican
Casa de Pico
1st Place
Casa de Pico
2 nominees »
Best Patio Dining
Anthony's Fish Grotto
1st Place
Anthony's Fish Grotto
2 nominees »
Best Pet Friendly
Anthony's Fish Grotto
1st Place
Anthony's Fish Grotto
1 nominees »
Best Pho
Pho Express
1st Place
Pho Express
2 nominees »
Best Pizza
Mona's Italian Restaurant
1st Place
Mona's Italian Restaurant
2 nominees »
Best Sandwich
Cheers Deli & Liquor
1st Place
Cheers Deli & Liquor
2 nominees »
Best Seafood
Anthony's Fish Grotto
1st Place
Anthony's Fish Grotto
2 nominees »
Best Sports Bar
McGregor's Ale House
1st Place
McGregor's Ale House
2 nominees »
Best Steak
Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar
1st Place
Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar
2 nominees »
Best Sunday Brunch
Troy's Greek Restaurant
1st Place
Troy's Greek Restaurant
10450 Friars Rd suite t
1 nominees »
Best Sushi
Osaka Japanese Food & Sushi
1st Place
Osaka Japanese Food & Sushi
2 nominees »
Best Thai
The Corner Thai Kitchen
1st Place
The Corner Thai Kitchen
2 nominees »
Best Vegetarian
Himalayan Curry & Grill
1st Place
Himalayan Curry & Grill
2 nominees »
Best Wings
KnB Bistro & Bottle Shop
1st Place
KnB Bistro & Bottle Shop
3 nominees »

Retail

59 categories
Best Accountant
Best Team Tax & Financial, Inc.
1st Place
Best Team Tax & Financial, Inc.
2 nominees »
Best Acupuncture
1st Place
SimplyStrong Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
7434 Jackson Dr Suite A Website
5 nominees »
Best Art Gallery
Del Cerro Gallery
1st Place
Del Cerro Gallery
2 nominees »
Best Attorney
San Diego Elder Law Center
1st Place
San Diego Elder Law Center
2 nominees »
Best Auto Dealer
DHC Honda of Mission Valley
1st Place
DHC Honda of Mission Valley
2 nominees »
Best Auto Repair
John's Automotive
1st Place
John's Automotive
3 nominees »
Best Bank
Mission Federal Credit Union
1st Place
Mission Federal Credit Union
6950 Navajo Rd
2 nominees »
Best Barber
AJ Pros Barber Shop
1st Place
AJ Pros Barber Shop
2 nominees »
Best Bike Shop
Pedal Pushing Bicycle Shop
1st Place
Pedal Pushing Bicycle Shop
2 nominees »
Best Boutique
Artifacts & Artichokes
1st Place
Artifacts & Artichokes
2 nominees »
Best Car Wash
Soapy Joe's
1st Place
Soapy Joe's
1 nominees »
Best Casino
Sycuan Casino Resort
1st Place
Sycuan Casino Resort
2 nominees »
Best Chiropractor
Dorris Chiropractic
1st Place
Dorris Chiropractic
2 nominees »
Best Computer Repair
SD Bytes Computer Repair
1st Place
SD Bytes Computer Repair
2 nominees »
Best Consignment Resale
Looks Better On Me
1st Place
Looks Better On Me
2 nominees »
Best Contractor / Construction
Allied Contracting
1st Place
Allied Contracting
7434 Jackson Dr Suite A
5 nominees »
Best Cosmetic
Pizazz! Hair and Nail Salon
1st Place
Pizazz! Hair and Nail Salon
2 nominees »
Best Credit Union
San Diego County Credit Union
1st Place
San Diego County Credit Union
2 nominees »
Best Dentist
Mission Trails Dentistry
1st Place
Mission Trails Dentistry
6902 Navajo Road
3 nominees »
Best Dermatologist
Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego
1st Place
Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego
2 nominees »
Best Dispensary
March & Ash
1st Place
March & Ash
1 nominees »
Best Doctor
Dr. Michlin MD
1st Place
Dr. Michlin MD
2 nominees »
Best Dry Cleaner
Primo Alterations & Dry Cleaning
1st Place
Primo Alterations & Dry Cleaning
2 nominees »
Best Electrician
Ideal Plumbing, Heating & Air
1st Place
Ideal Plumbing, Heating & Air
1 nominees »
Best Financial Planner
Mission Trails Financial
1st Place
Mission Trails Financial
2 nominees »
Best Florist
The SD Flower Shop
1st Place
The SD Flower Shop
2 nominees »
Best Furniture
Eco Mod Furniture
1st Place
Eco Mod Furniture
1 nominees »
Best Garden Supply
San Carlos Hardware
1st Place
San Carlos Hardware
1 nominees »
Best Gift Shop
Artifacts & Artichokes
1st Place
Artifacts & Artichokes
2 nominees »
Best Gym
Vertica Fitness San Diego
1st Place
Vertica Fitness San Diego
6310 Riverdale St
4 nominees »
Best Hair Salon
Robert's Salon
1st Place
Robert's Salon
2 nominees »
Best Hardware Store
Dixieline Lumber
1st Place
Dixieline Lumber
2 nominees »
Best Health Food Store
Windmill Farms Market
1st Place
Windmill Farms Market
6386 Del Cerro Blvd
1 nominees »
Best Hospital
UC San Diego Health East Campus
1st Place
UC San Diego Health East Campus
2 nominees »
Best Insurance Broker
Farmers Insurance – Leonard Agosta
1st Place
Farmers Insurance – Leonard Agosta
2 nominees »
Best Jewelry
Enhancery Jewlers
1st Place
Enhancery Jewlers
2 nominees »
Best Locksmith
7 Day Locksmith
1st Place
7 Day Locksmith
2 nominees »
Best Manicure/Pedicure
Pizazz! Hair and Nail Salon
1st Place
Pizazz! Hair and Nail Salon
2 nominees »
Best Martial Arts
Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do Karate Academy
1st Place
Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do Karate Academy
2 nominees »
Best Massage
Waring Massage Spa
1st Place
Waring Massage Spa
3 nominees »
Best New Business
Viva Pilates Studio
1st Place
Viva Pilates Studio
7441 Mission Gorge Rd
1 nominees »
Best Optometrist
Allied Gardens Optometry
1st Place
Allied Gardens Optometry
2 nominees »
Best Personal Trainer
Viva Pilates Studio
1st Place
Viva Pilates Studio
7441 Mission Gorge Rd
5 nominees »
Best Pet Boarding/Day Care
Canines Unleashed Inc.
1st Place
Canines Unleashed Inc.
4375 Twain Ave
2 nominees »
Best Pet Groomer
Suds N Pups Dog Grooming & Wash
1st Place
Suds N Pups Dog Grooming & Wash
2 nominees »
Best Pharmacy
Provision Pharmacy
1st Place
Provision Pharmacy
1 nominees »
Best Photographer
Brent Haywood Photography
1st Place
Brent Haywood Photography
2 nominees »
Best Physical Therapist/Rehab
Longevity Physical Therapy
1st Place
Longevity Physical Therapy
2 nominees »
Best Pilates
Viva Pilates Studio
1st Place
Viva Pilates Studio
7441 Mission Gorge Rd
3 nominees »
Best Plumber
Affordable Plumbing Company
1st Place
Affordable Plumbing Company
2 nominees »
Best Pool Service
Blue Tide Swimming Pool Service & Repair
1st Place
Blue Tide Swimming Pool Service & Repair
2 nominees »
Best Real Estate Agent
Jeff Rosa, Realtor
1st Place
Jeff Rosa, Realtor
4 nominees »
Best Real Estate Office
Market Real Estate
1st Place
Market Real Estate
2 nominees »
Best Retirement Living
La Vida Real
1st Place
La Vida Real
2 nominees »
Best Supplement Store
Keil's Fresh Food Store
1st Place
Keil's Fresh Food Store
1 nominees »
Best Tutoring
Mathnasium
1st Place
Mathnasium
10330 Friars Rd. #109
4 nominees »
Best Veterinarian
Mission Valley Pet Clinic
1st Place
Mission Valley Pet Clinic
2 nominees »
Best Waxing/Threading
Reina Eyebrows & Facial Threading
1st Place
Reina Eyebrows & Facial Threading
2 nominees »
Best Yoga Studio
Hapa Yoga
1st Place
Hapa Yoga
2 nominees »