To be included as a candidate in this week’s silly popularity contest, you don’t necessarily have to serve mimosas, but we can’t imagine someone winning who doesn’t. We’ve been wrong before (but not often).

We will set the scene: You wake up Sunday questioning the decisions of Saturday. Bleh! But you’re a social butterfly, dammit. You will rally. You send up the the Bat Signal to the homies via the overused text thread.

“brunch?” 

Three dots. Because you surround yourself with follow ralliers you get enough responses to warrant putting on pants. What a time y’all’ll have! But where in Humboldt is worth to rallying to? That, my friends, is the question this week’s dumb LoCO poll aims to answer. Let’s gooo, as they say.

Standard disclaimer: We are looking for locally owned establishments. (Sorry, IHOP.) If we forgot your fav, make your voice heard and we will likely add ‘em. Now, you have a week to make this very important decision, which may influence the Sunday morning plans of your community members for years to come. Rally, rally. 

Best Lumber Source: Schmidbauer Lumber
Best Surf Spot: Moonstone Beach
Best Bar Regulars: The Shanty
Best Steaks: AA Bar & Grill
Best Vegan Options: Wildflower Cafe
Best Hot Dog: Bob’s Footlongs
Best Gym: HealthSPORT, Arcata
Best Drive-Thru Coffee: Jitter Bean Coffee Co. 
Best Neighborhood Store: 3 Corners Market
Best Rural Store: Murrish Market
Best French Fries: Arcata Pizza & Deli
Best Vintage Clothing Store: Little Shop of Hers
Best Place to Watch Sports: Humboldt Brews
Best Island: Woodley Island
Best Movie Theatre: The Minor
Best Haircut: Linden & Company Salon 
Best Tax Preparers: Demello, McAuley, McReynolds & Holland
Best Burger: No Brand Burger Stand
Best Bridge: Fernbridge
Best Outdoor Seating: Gill’s by the Bay 
Best Music Store: Mantova’s Two Street Music
Best Chinese Food: Szechuan Garden
Best Hardware Store: Pierson’s Building Center
Best Salad Bar: Eureka Natural Foods
Best Furniture Store: Living Styles
Best Italian Restuarant: Gabriel’s Italian Restaurant
Best Bookstore: Booklegger
Best Fish and Chips: Gallagher’s Restaurant and Pub
Best Car Dealership: Harper Motors
Best Bread: Brio Breadworks
Best Place to Christmas Shop: Old Town Eureka
Best Movie Filmed in Humboldt: Return of the Jedi
Best Hotel: Carter House Inns
Best Place For Kids: Sequoia Park Zoo
Best Veterinary Center: Myrtle Avenue Veterinary Hospital
Best Food Truck: Pineapple Express Food Truck
Best High School: Arcata High School
Best Eureka Bar: The Shanty
Best Arcata Bar: Richard’s Goat Tavern & Tearoom
Best Live Music Venue: Arcata Theatre Lounge
Best Food Event: Arcata Bay Oyster Festival 
Best Wings: Rax on Rax Wings
Best Beach: Moonstone Beach
Best Ferndale Restaurant: Ferndale Pizza Co.
Best Fortuna Restaurant: Double D Steak & Seafood
Best Arcata Restaurant: Renata’s Crêperie 
Best Old Town Restaurant: Sea Grill
Best Sushi: Tomo
Best Barbecue: Porter Street Barbecue
Best Pizza: Paul’s Live From New York
Best Annual Event: Kinetic Grand Championship
Best River: Trinity River
Best Dispensary: Humboldt County Collective
Best Donut: Happy Donut 
Best Chocolate: Dick Taylor Chocolate
Best Torta: Speedy Taco 
Best Broadway Fast Food: In-N-Out
Best Brewery: Redwood Curtain Brewery