It’s a Celebration of Marin’s Favorite Businesses in the Marin Independent Journal’s “Best of Marin” Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, announced (today) February 23, 2025. Creekside Pizza & Taproom is so truly grateful to again be the WINNER in so many categories. Our sincere appreciation to our fans and foodies who helped give these honors, and to our fellow local restaurants, services, and shops who also shine so brightly in our county. San Anselmo truly stands-out with WINS and HONOR AWARDS in so many categories; dedication and passion for service to our community is obvious, and these recognitions validate the hard work of the innovators, risk-takers, and entrepreneurs, and the employees behind the brands.
Thank you to everyone who voted. Your voice matters! The results for the best in San Anselmo are listed below, and you can click the bottom link to go to the online version of the Marin Independent Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 to view all winners and businesses throughout Marin. And the San Anselmo WINNERS are…
2025 WINNERS:
Creekside Pizza & Taproom: Best Pizza, Best Dining in San Anselmo & Ross, Best Happy Hour, Best Taproom, Best Server: Creekside’s Cassie Howard- Insalata’s: Best Mediterranean
- The Baan Thai Cuisine: Best Thai
- Barton’s Bagels: Best Bagels
- Kuro Nami Japanese Kitchen: Best New Restaurant
- Madcap: Best Fine Dining
- Comforts: Best Fixings for a Picnic5
- Marinitas: Best Margaritas
- Ongaro & Sons: Best AC & Heating, Best Plumber
- See Saw Consignment: Best Consignment Store
- Wink Optics: Best Eyewear
- Sage Educators: Best Tutoring Center
HONOR AWARDS:
- Comforts: Best All-American Menu, Best Catering, Best Dining in San Anselmo & Ross
- Kuro Nami Japanese Restaurant: Best Sushi
- Marinitas: Best Mexican Restaurant
- Cucina s|a: Best Dining in San Anselmo & Ross
- Insalata’s: Best Fine Dining, Best Dining in San Anselmo & Ross
- Bubbala’s Neighborhood Eatery: Best New Restaurant
- Madcap: Most Romantic Restaurant, Best Chef – Ron Siegel
- LONGWAY: Best Local Brand
- San Anselmo Co-Op Nursery School: Best Preschool
- Mathnasium: Best Tutoring/Educational Center
- San Anselmo Animal Hospital: Best Pet Emergency Hospital
- Artist Within, A Cedars Gallery: Best Art Gallery
- San Anselmo Library: Best Library
- Marin Coffee Roasters: Best Coffee
- Ongaro & Sons: Best Solar, Best Electrician
- SWIRL: Best Frozen Yogurt
- The Baan Thai Cuisine: Best Gluten Free Restaurant
- Flour Craft Bakery: Best Bakery
- Kris Kelson, State Farm: Best Insurance Agent
- Ludwig’s Liquor: Best Liquor/Convenience Store
- United Markets: Best Overall Supermarket, Best Produce
- Monte’s Chapel of the Hills: Best Funeral Home
- Frank Gomez – Wink Optics: Best Business Person
- The Dojo: Best Martial Arts Studio
- Creekside Pizza & Taproom: Best Comfort Food, Best Brew Pub, Best Meal Over $15, Greenest Company, Most Community Minded Company, Best Business Person in Marin County: Pat Townsley
A NOD to FRIENDS OF CREEKSIDE (Winners & Honor Awards):
- Brendan Brewer: Best Attorney
- Richard the Sausage King: Best Butcher, Woodland Markets
- IL Davide: Best Fine Dining, Best Italian
- Sorella Caffe: Best Italian, Best Dining in Fairfax
- Pond Farm Brewing: Best Beer Garden, Best Brew Pub
- Fairfax Brewing Company: Best Beer Garden
- Silbermann’s Ice Cream: Best Ice Cream
- Tommy Breeze: Best Local Brand
- Property Management: (Melissa) Prandi Property Management
Congratulations to ALL Marin businesses for doing the hard work, going the extra mile, serving our community and shining bright in our county. If we missed anybody, we apologize and let us know so we can add to the list here. We are honored to be #1 in Marin County for 9 consecutive years, and with humility, noting that Creekside continues to be the single business taking the most categories for Wins and Honors than any other business. NONE of this would be possible without our awesome employees serving you on the floor, cooking in the kitchen; from prep to maintenance, vendors to brewers, community to customers. Additional Thanks to Rob & Lori at the Marin Independent Journal for creating a forum to recognize local businesses. Thank you to The Town of San Anselmo: Dave, Mattie, Sean, Scott, Jerry, to our Town Council, Public Works, and Recreation Departments for fostering a vibe, policies, and providing a canvas for a town that is unlike any other, helping slow things down, take a look around, and embrace a yesteryear quality of life. To YOU: Thank you for shopping, dining, primping, and playing here in San Anselmo, The Heart of Marin, …and Thank You for encouraging our behavior! – Pat Townsley & Team Creekside
The Marin Readers’ Choice Special Edition was published on February 23, 2025, available a the usual markets and news stands. To access the entire online digital 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards > CLICK HERE