Fremont's 8 Best Food And Drink Spots: Businesses Of The Year

FREMONT, CA — Fremont residents are passionate about their favorite local businesses. Friendly staff, quality food, and top-notch service are among the reasons why Fremont Patch readers love these 8 local hot spots nominated as Local Businesses of the Year.

Here are the businesses that rose to the top, according to Patch readers:

Country Way Restaurant
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for takeout, delivery
Location: 5325 Mowry Ave.
Phone: 510-797-3188
From the nominator: "George and Ted, brothers and owners, are most friendly and accommodating. Customers are treated as family. Large, tasty and generous portions of meals. Love the special chief’s dinner specials and early bird suggestions. Waitresses are always friendly and caring... always checking back to serve needs. Atmosphere is warm and comfortable inside... outdoor eating during COVID-19 has been uniquely and pleasantly available...Generous serving of food and friendly.”

Mission Pizza & Pub
Hours: Daily, noon to 8 p.m. for takeout, delivery
Location: 1572 Washington Blvd.
Phone: 510-651-6858
From the nominator: “Great pizza, great beer collection, outstanding customer service. And, as an added bonus, live music several nights a week (non covid times)...It makes you feel like you belong. Remember "Cheers"? That's Mission Pizza...Great folks and will accommodate orders for pizza with split toppings.”

Dino's Family Restaurant
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for takeout, delivery
Location: 36930 Fremont Blvd.
Phone: 510-792-6533
From the nominator: "Exceptional service, friendly, courteous, and prompt."

Papillion Restaurant
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 5-9 p.m. for takeout and delivery, Closed Monday
Location: 37296 Mission Blvd.
Phone: 510-793-6331
From the nominator: “Quality of food, accommodations, service, and customer-oriented...The owners, Charles & Nittra Foreman are very hospitable, and their children and staff will make any accommodations to make sure you are 100% satisfied with your dining experience.”

Pakwan Restaurant
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10:30 p.m., closed Monday
Location: 41068 Fremont Blvd.
Phone: 510-226-6234
From the nominator: “Strictly maintained social (COVID) safety instructions. Served take-out food with grace and generosity. Did a super job about keeping very high level of serving amounts of food. Kept very high quality of food. Can’t ask for anything more!..Service is always with a smile.”

Federicos Grill
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m., Closed Sunday, Monday
Location: 37804 Niles Blvd.
Phone: 510-320-5354
From the nominator: “Despite the immense challenges facing their small restaurant during this pandemic, these two brothers pivoted to offering take out while supporting local Healthcare workers, providing them delicious meals delivered in person to their hospitals and other care facilities. When outdoor dining was allowed, they redid the front to accommodate diners and also served meals on their back patio. Throughout all the upheaval and uncertainty they remain probably the most cheerful and genuinely caring people I know. They make everyone welcome. They also have the highest sanitation protocols I've seen anywhere...The wonderful personalities of these two Venezuelan brothers and their delicious food...The owners are always friendly and have a can do philosophy to tackle obstacles.”

Suju's Coffee & Tea
Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday thru Friday
Location: 4949 Stevenson Blvd.
Phone: 510-252-1727
From the nominator: “Suju’s stays open when it cost them money out of their pocket. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The service is great even with the COVID-19 restrictions...They work hard.”

Bun Appétit Donuts
Hours: Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m; Closed Monday to Wednesday
Location: 37120 Fremont Blvd. A
Phone: 510-565-1292
From the nominator: "They provide things Fremont desperately needs: uniqueness, whimsy, and really great tasting doughnuts. Their staff is always welcoming, even throughout all the stress of the pandemic. Their doughnuts have been a reliable bit of quick joy...Their amazing doughnuts! Creative flavors, great taste, and beautiful to look at!...They've maintained a welcoming warmth and friendliness even though I'm sure they're all under tremendous stress.”

Patch will feature nominated businesses throughout December.