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Zocalo Coffeehouse Named Best in Bay Area

This San Leandro destination makes the Bay Area A-list. The Englander Sports Pub was a finalist in its category. Eighteen other local outfits were contenders.

 

San Leandro's got a lot to brag about these days: an ultra fast fiber optic loop, a new Kaiser Hospital and now the best place in the Bay Area to have coffee.

Zocalo Coffeehouse won the 2013 Bay Area A-list in its category in a region-wide competition that that drew more than 42,000 total votes.

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Of course we already knew that, when San Leandro Patch named Zocalo its Reader's Choice Winner in 2012 (see a complete list of winners here).

Owners Tim Holmes and Mitch Huitema have created a lovely space that draws neighborhood residents out for a cup, businesspeople making deals, students in study groups and parents letting their tots burn off steam.

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In the 10 years since they've taken over the location formerly known as Dean's Beans, Zocalo has become to San Leandro what Rick's was to Casablanca: the place where everybody comes.

My personal thanks to the baristas who make those foam hearts on the fancy drinks -- and smile when they have to scoot me out at closing time.

Congratulations as well to the Englander Sports Pub, another Patch Readers' Choice Favorite, which was an A-list finalist. Next year?

Another 18 San Leandro businesses and organizations entered the contest. They are:

  1. San Leandro Adult Education 1448 Williams St, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  2. Effleurage 237 Estudillo Ave, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  3. Fifth Wheel Food 898 San Leandro Blvd, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  4. Gold & Bare Tanning 579 Floresta Blvd, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  5. Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro 401 Marina Blvd, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  6. San Leandro Downtown Farmers' Market 155 Parrott St, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  7. My'Amour Salon & Spa 1200 Fairmont Dr, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  8. Top Notch Energy Pool and Spa 1225 MacArthur Blvd, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  9. Acme Awning Co 1199 Beecher St, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  10. Budget Blinds Multiple locations
  11. Velocity Lock and Key 10058 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA
  12. Century Patio Village 538 Lewelling Blvd, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  13. Appleby Cleaning 1660 Timothy Dr, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  14. Natural Rhythm Healing Hut 438 Estudillo Ave, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  15. Elio's Family Restaurant 260 Floresta Blvd, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  16. Graham Tree Service 520 Doolittle Dr, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  17. Custom Events Catering 1601 165th Ave, Alameda County San Leandro, CA
  18. Fun Flicks Outdoor Movies Alameda County San Leandro, CA

P.S. Thanks to Chris Crow for bringing this to our attention. For a look back at the Patch Readers' Choice Awards of 2012 click here.

Which of your favorites are on the A-list or the Patch Readers' Choice? Or have been overlooked? Name them in the comments section below.

 


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