Every year, we turn to the Space Coast community to vote for their favorite businesses to be named the Best of the Space Coast.
We are happy to feature the winners who earned the “Best” in their categories.
BEST RESTAURANT
HOOK AND EAGLE TAVERN
2300 Clubhouse Drive, Rockledge
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Amazing cocktails. Maddy and Jen are the best servers.”
“Great food and great staff.”
“Great burgers, beautiful sunsets, fun entertainment.”
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
DIXIE CROSSROADS
1475 Garden St., Titusville
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Best Shrimp in the county, good service, relaxed setting.”
“Love the Rock Shrimp.”
“No need to explain.”
BEST PLACE FOR BREAKFAST
BACKWATER
1904 Municipal Lane, Melbourne
5555 N. Wickham Road #101, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“The owner & waitresses treat you like family.”
“The food is always excellent.”
“Wonderful place to start the day.”
BEST PLACE FOR ROMANTIC DINNER
YELLOW DOG CAFE
905 U.S. 1, Malabar
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Makes me feel special.”
“Consistently good food and service.”
“Great place, excellent food and service!”
BEST ICE CREAM SHOP
ICE CREAM HUT OF VIERA
5410 Murrell Road, Rockledge
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Has the best dairy-free options but doesn’t taste dairy free.”
“Great customer service, ice cream is delicious.”
“Milkshakes are awesome. A lot to choose from.”
BEST BEACH
COCOA BEACH
North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Clean, wide beach with some lifeguards.”
“It’s good for kids and everyone.”
“It’s a clean beach with lots of activities and food and drinks.”
BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island
WHAT READERS SAY:
“It supports the community.”
“The rockets!!”
“I’m a space nerd so I love everything about it. BUT, they now have a HUGE toddler play area that has slides and interactive educational games. Special events, meeting astronauts, lots of indoor fun to keep out of the heat of Florida. I tear up every time l watch the shuttle presentation, which has been about 100 times, and my kids make fun of me.”
BEST SALON/BARBERSHOP
SILHOUETTE HAIR DESIGN
1590 Highland Ave., Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Best and most loveliest owner Darlyne McGee! 500 STARS. Amazing stylists, like Todd, who makes you feel like you’re talking to a friend you’ve had for a lifetime…and the owner is just as friendly and wonderful!”
“Customer service is great, the place is so clean and they have one of the best hair stylists in Brevard …. Her name is Kamar”
“The workers are very kind, and you can see that they are very personally invested in their work.”
BEST DERMATOLOGY CLINIC/MEDICAL SPA
DERMATOLOGY PLUS PLASTIC SURGERY
6545 N. Wickham Road,
Suite C-101, Melbourne
420 Fifth Ave., Indialantic
2305 Vidina Drive, Suite 102, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“They are the best in the business. The care they have for their patients is unmatched.”
“They are super knowledgeable, care about the results, and do a great job.”
“The best of the best!”
BEST PLACE FOR KIDS
BREVARD ZOO
8225 N. Wickham Road Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great for kids of all ages.”
“Giraffes! And so many more animals, plus all the educational information. It’s a great place for adults too.”
“Because it’s the ZOO!”
BEST NONPROFIT
NANA’S HOUSE – NANA’S CHILDREN’S HOME
3492 God’s Way, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“They love their children and the community that they have built is absolutely amazing.”
“Their belief is God first and showing these beautiful children what family is all about.”
“The owner is very dedicated to helping people.”
BEST DENTIST
EXCEPTIONAL DENTISTRY BEVERLY ROSE, DMD
2755 N. Wickham Road, # 101, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“This team is efficient and just all around good friendly people.”
“I would recommend them to anybody, especially people who have anxiety.”
“Dr. Beverly and staff embrace being exceptional at what they do and have given my family the best dentist care.”
BEST HOME BUILDER
TRUE FLORIDA HOMES, LLC
4555 Rosebud St., Cocoa
WHAT READERS SAY:
“I love Richard’s houses and the quality of their homes.”
“Exceptional attention to detail and willingness to make his clients happy.”
“Puts amazing upgrades into his homes. Nothing cheap. Quality shows.
BEST ROOFING COMPANY
DC ROOFING INC.
284 West Drive, Unit B, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Their work is amazing. The way they treated me is outstanding I have never felt taken advantage of.”
“They did my roof and it was outstanding. They install excellent roofs and really care.”
“Great service and reasonable price.
BEST FLOORING COMPANY
CARPET FASHIONS INC.
4530 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay
3490 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“A lot to choose from, very helpful staff. Good pricing.”
“Amazing flooring. Quick turnaround. Timely.”
“Family owned and operated. Been in the area for over 30 years. Huge inventory. Experienced installers.”
BEST HISTORICAL SITE
CAPE CANAVERAL LIGHTHOUSE
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Historic landmark.”
“Great view!”
“You can learn some space history too.”
BEST ECO ADVENTURE
LONE CABBAGE FISH CAMP AND AIR BOAT RIDES
8199 W. King St., Cocoa
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Always fun people watching, good food and airboat rides.”
“Take the airboat ride to see nature.”
“It’s a very relaxed atmosphere.”
BEST GOLF COURSE
VIERA EAST GOLF CLUB
2300 Clubhouse Drive, Rockledge
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Great greens and friendly staff.”
“Lush grass. Beautiful greens, great golf.”
“Well maintained, open to the public.”
BEST COIN DEALER
SILVER BAY COIN AND BULLION
4980 N. Wickham Road, Suite 105, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“This is a wonderful place to buy or sell gold and silver coins.”
“The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He will guide you away from making costly mistakes.”
“Silver Bay Coin & Bullion is the place to go when investing in Silver & Gold. Shop is super clean and organized.”
BEST PLACE FOR KIDS
BREVARD ZOO
8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“My grandkids always want to go to the zoo over any place else.”
“Amazing place for kids to go to learn about animals, being able to feed the giraffes is so much fun. And the prices aren’t too bad. Love going.”
“Animals are well cared for, and their conservation work is important.”
BEST BUSINESS FOR PETS
K-9 KAMPUS
240 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Truly friendly and pet-loving establishment.”
“Prices are beyond fair.”
“It is a doggy daycare, boarding and they do training.”
BEST EVENT VENUE/RENTAL
NYAMI NYAMI RIVER LODGE AT BREVARD ZOO
8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“I could not have imagined a more beautiful wedding. The food was amazing. The event coordinator and catering manager literally went above and beyond to make this the best night of our lives.”
“This venue is so beautiful! We have heard nothing but great things from our guests on how the venue looked to how the staff treated them.”
“The setting was gorgeous and the cost was very affordable compared to other venues I had checked out.”
BEST EYE DOCTOR
FLORIDA RETINA INSTITUTE
308 Julia St., Titusville
WHAT READERS SAY:
“The staff is phenomenal! Very personable, gentle, and welcoming.”
“They have always made my husband, and I, very relaxed with the knowledge that his vision issues are being handled with the latest solutions to his problem.”
“I am very grateful for the care I received at the Florida Retina Institute.”
BEST POOL BUILDER
INTERCOASTAL POOL & SPA
5101 Industry Drive, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Intercoastal is top notch. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. My pool was a challenging project and Intercoastal was the only builder willing to take the job.”
“Thank you for the professional work your team at Intercoastal Pools and Spas did with our inground spa.”
“They have some very talented people that build your pool.”
BEST CAR DEALERSHIP
KELLY FORD
776 Magnolia Ave., Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“I cannot say how great they all were to us. Nice staff and down to earth, showing us the prices upfront and where some could be cut or our trade in more.”
“Kelly Ford service team is second to none! If you drive a Ford this is your place to know, the best factory techs, OEM parts helpful service dept that goes out of their way to make it right for the customer.”
“It was the first very stressless vehicle I have ever bought and we love it. They now have our future business.”
BEST RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL CLEANING COMPANY
MOLLY MAID
3760 U.S. 1, Cocoa
WHAT READERS SAY:
“They did everything from top to bottom.”
“Absolutely love them and will be having them come back.”
“Great customer service and the ladies were very polite and did what was expected.”
BEST AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
AMERICAN AIR, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC
4055 Riomar Drive, Rockledge
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Quick reliable service with fair pricing.”
“Excellent customer service, and technicians that really know their trade.”
“They also do security and home automation.”
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
CHRISTIE CHIROPRACTIC
1501 Avocado Ave., Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“After 5 weeks of concentrated treatments I can walk a straight line on a sidewalk,
stand fully straight without any pain, sleep without disturbance and able to move around without any pain.”
“She is by far the best I’ve been to. She is comprehensive, informative, and her adjustments are always gentle yet effective.”
“They really care about the health of their patients and do very thorough evaluations before starting you on a treatment plan.”
BEST WINDOW AND DOOR COMPANY
WINDOW WORLD space Coast
2298 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Good quality windows.”
“Competitive price.”
“Gave me options to choose on cost, quality.”
BEST ART GALLERY
DOWNTOWN ART GALLERY
400 Orange St., Titusville
WHAT READERS SAY:
“They carry an extensive inventory of art and jewelry that is hard to pass up any time you enter their shop.”
“Downtown Art Gallery is always my number one ‘go to’ when I have a framing need. Their selection of framing stock is extensive, and their framing work is always 100% perfect. In addition to their expert help in framing.”
“They have a great, unexpected gallery, with lots of opportunities to acquire special gifts for friends and family.”
BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER
THE DRIP FITNESS
3800 Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 106, Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Stopped in to try out a class and absolutely loved the experience.”
“The music kept the energy up, and the vibe was spot on.”
“Love love love this studio. Instructors are knowledgeable, they push you to try your best and I always leave happy knowing I had a great workout.”
BEST TITLE COMPANY
SUPREME TITLE CLOSINGS
125 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne
WHAT READERS SAY:
“Edie and the team at Supreme Title were a great asset in getting the necessary documents needed to close on our family property in a timely manner.”
“Raul was amazing from beginning to end. Very communicative throughout the entire process. Would be a pleasure working with him again.”
“Cyndy and her team are the best!! I have been referring my clients to them for over 4 years, every single time they have been a true 5 out of 5. Highly Recommend supreme title!”
Thank you to our many voters
who cast ballots in this year’s
Best of the Space Coast contest
and congratulations to all the winners!
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