Best Sandwich
Domini
"That's the best fricking sandwich you can get. I just love their roast beef sandwich — and the French bread is awesome. I work out by Felts Field, but I'll drive into downtown just to get that sandwich." — Mark E.
2nd: Subway; 3rd: High Nooner
Best Bakery
The Rocket
"Barista Jarrott Moonitz makes an awesome soy chai tea espresso and is super nice." — Julie O.
2nd: Rockwood Bakery; 3rd: Great Harvest
Best Thai Food
Thai Bamboo
"I love Thai food, and Thai Bamboo is very healthy." — Matavee B.
2nd: Linnie's; 3rd: Thai on First
Best Seafood
Anthony's Homeport
"I'm so glad somebody came in to that space — the view is unbelievable. And Anthony's is first-class." — Steven R.
2nd: Milford's; 3rd: Red Lobster
Best Steakhouse
Outback
"Have never had a bad meal — and the most delicious deep-fried Aussie mushrooms. My 8-year-old daughter's favorite place." — Verna S.
2nd: Wolf Lodge Inn; 3rd: Spencer's
Best TakeOut
Noodle Express
"Fast food that's good for you — what a concept! I am totally addicted to their Osaka sauce." — Rochelle D.
2nd: Dick's; 3rd: Panda Express
Best Espresso, Best Drive-Thru Espresso and Best Late-Night Coffeehouse
Starbucks
"Starbucks was the first coffee I ever had, and so I just kept going back. I love the medium caramel frappuccino." — Laurie L.
Best Espresso 2nd: The Rocket; 3rd: Brews Bros.; North Idaho Best: Cafe Doma
Drive-Thru Espresso 2nd: Jacob's Java; 3rd: Brews Bros.
Late-Night Coffeehouse 2nd: Service Station; 3rd: Rock Coffee
Best Vegetarian Cuisine
Mizuna
"Intimate atmosphere, live music, great food and great wine." — Bill Z.
2nd: Huckleberry's; 3rd: Lindaman's
Best Asian Food
The Mustard Seed
"I have been eating here for 30 years, and I have always had excellent food. We followed them from downtown — a class act." — Patty P.
2nd: China Dragon; 3rd: Gordy's; North Idaho's Best: Bonsai Bistro
Best Outdoor Dining
C.I. Shenanigan's
"I really like sitting there watching the geese and swans. We like the whiskey chicken. We've been going there for years, even during the recent construction. And the service is great." — Dana F.
2nd: The Elk; 3rd: Anthony's Homeport; North Idaho's Best: The Beachouse
Best New Restaurant
Bluefish
"Bluefish provides that elusive "escape" quality that sets a restaurant apart from the crowd. The innovative menu and uber-cool atmosphere combine to create a unique experience." — Lauren M.
2nd: Picabo Bistro; 3rd: Latah Bistro; North Idaho's Best: All-American Cheesecake Cafe
Best Italian Food
The Olive Garden
"I like their chicken marsala best of all. And their salads and their soups. They have breadsticks that are marvelous, and they have a white soup with sausage in it that's really good. The atmosphere is just wonderful and their service is always good." — Jackie C.
2nd: Luigi's; 3rd: The Italian Kitchen
Best Breakfast
Frank's Diner
"One of the best places for what's just like a home-cooked meal. It's one of Spokane's gems. I'm a music promoter, and when I have guests here from Seattle or Portland, Frank's is where I take them for breakfast." — Kelly L.
2nd: Old European; 3rd: Denny's
Best Burger
Red Robin
"They season everything with that Red Robin seasoning, and I love that, so I buy the seasoning every time I'm in. They have a burger for whatever kind of mood you're in — I love the teriyaki one with the pineapple, and the Country Fare Burger with the sweet onions." — Heather E.
2nd: The Onion; 3rd: Zip's
Best Pizza
David's
"Because they have such unusual things — artichoke hearts and other bizarre things on their vegetarian pizza. We order that when we're trying to get the kids to eat something other than pepperoni. The art on the walls in there is very unique, too." — Deb G.
2nd: Pizza Hut; 3rd: Bennedito's
