(Hotel restaurants are not eligible in this category)
Bakery
SAHARA BAKERY AND CAFE
6382 W. Sahara Ave.
Considering there's still a "Grand Opening" sign hanging above the storefront, the blowout victory for this bakery tucked behind Big Dog's on Sahara Avenue makes us wonder if our ballot-stuffing police weren't off-duty. Perhaps voters were just intrigued by the fact that you can get exotic sandwiches such as the Dolmas (grape leaves stuffed with rice) and Kebbeh (beef shells) along with the usual pastry fare. Great Buns was a doughy second.
Our Pick:
GREAT BUNS
3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
There's a big sign on the window of this place declaring it's "Open to the Public." We know why they feel the need to make that clear: Step inside and you feel like you work there. Carts and aproned workers surround you as quickly as the smell of the loaves. If they don't make it here, it ain't made out of bread.