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Best Sushi: Chomp Sushi 181 E. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, 92832 714-738-3511

Chomp has a variety of specials like Champagne and punch family brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., daily. A Monday-Friday Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a $20 all you can eat sushi buffet Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Chomp provides great service with delicious food.

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Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Rutabegorz 211 N. Pomona Fullerton, 92832 714-738-9339 As health conscious as America is, everyone is looking for healthy alternatives. Well, hello Rutabegorz restaurant, where they live by serving “healthy alternatives to traditional restaurant offerings.�

Best Bar: The Slidebar Rock-N-Roll Kitchen 122 E. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, 92832 714-871-2233 Local bars are a college student’s best friend. All you need are drinks, food, music and the night is set. The Slide Bar Rock-N-Roll Kitchen has that and more.

Located in Downtown Fullerton, Slide Bar hosts events nightly with something for everyone.

Best Ethnic Food: Thai Basil 2431 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, 92831 714-738-0888 Amazing Thai food awaits when you go to Thai Basil.

The service is good and the food is delicious. For those who haven’t tried Thai food, Thai Basil is strongly recommended. So, be adventurous and satisfy your appetite at this ethnic restaurant.

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Best Dessert:

The Cheesecake Factory

120 Brea Mall Way Brea, 92821 714-533-7500 As many can discern from the name, The Cheesecake Factory is known for its cheesecake. The dessert is rich, delicate, extremely tasteful and worth every buck. If cheesecake isn’t your style, there are plenty of other delicious options to choose from to satisfy that inner sweet tooth.

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And the winner is.... Best Breakfast: Denny’s 2920 E. Nutwood Ave. Fullerton, 92831 714-572-8984 Denny’s isn’t just the best place to stop after a late night on the town, but it’s the best place to stop and have your breakfast. With specials starting as low as $2, Denny’s is the perfect economical choice for any college student, or family, on a budget.

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Best Burrito: Chipotle

501 N. State College Fullerton, 92831 714-525-2121 Chipotle will leave you nice and full after having one of their hefty burritos or bowls. With a variety of meats and beans to choose from, you’ll leave with your daily dose of protein. If you’re of age, be sure to check out their selection of cervezas.

Best Burger:

In-N-Out

Best Smoothie:

Jamba Juice

1180 S. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, 92832 800-786-1000 Whether you’re having a Double Double or Animal Style Fries with a classic milkshake, In-NOut has been a fan favorite for for decades.

1949 Malvern Ave. Fullerton, 92833 714-680-3095 With a secret menu, Jamba Juice is the hottest smoothie location in Orange County. Stop by on a summer day for a cool down, or any time for something sweet.

Best Pizza Place:

Best Ethnic Food:

Best Ice Cream:

Best Beach:

1st – Round Table Pizza 2nd – Pizza Hut 3rd – Domino’s Pizza

1st – Thai Basil 2nd – Kogi BBQ 3rd – Mas’ Islamic Restaurant

1st – Cold Stone Creamery 2nd – Baskin-Robbins 3rd – Rite Aid

1st – Huntington Beach 2nd – Newport Beach 3rd – Laguna Beach

Best Coffee Shop:

Best Dessert:

Best Place to Work Out:

Best Movie Theater:

1st – Starbucks Coffee 2nd – Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 3rd – McClain’s Coffee House

1st – The Cheesecake Factory 2nd – BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery 3rd – Baskin-Robbins

1st – Titan Student Recreation Center 2nd – 24 Hour Fitness 3rd – LA Fitness

1st – AMC Theaters 2nd – Edwards Cinemas 3rd – Brea Plaza 5 Cinemas

Best Bargain Meal:

Best Frozen Yogurt:

Best Bike Shop:

Best Rave:

1st – McDonald’s 2nd – Costco 3rd – Flame Broiler

1st – Yogurtland 2nd – Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt 3rd – Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt

1st – Jax Bicycle Center 2nd – Rock N’ Road 3rd – Banning’s Bikes

1st – Electric Daisy Carnival 2nd – Monster Massive 3rd – Nocturnal

Best Sushi:

Best Happy Hour:

Best Running Trail:

Best Aquarium:

1st – Chomp Sushi 2nd – Kabuki Japanese Restaurant 3rd – Todai Sushi

1st – Yard House 2nd – TGI Friday’s

1st – Arboretum 2nd – Carbon Canyon 3rd – Fullerton Loop

1st – Aquarium of the Pacific 2nd – Sea World 3rd – Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Best Vegetarian Restaurant: 1st – Rutabegorz 2nd – Olive Pit 3rd – VeggieGrill

Best Brewery: 1st – BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery 2nd – Yard House 3rd – Taps Fish House & Brewery

Best Bar: 1st – The Slidebar Rock-N-Roll Kitchen 2nd – Heroes Bar & Grill 3rd – The Crosby

Best Asian Food: 1st – Panda Express 2nd – P.F. Chang’s Bistro 3rd – Thai Basil

Best Hispanic Food: 1st – El Torito 2nd – Alberto’s Mexican Food 3rd tie – Pepe’s / Taco Bell

Best Italian Food: 1st – Olive Garden 2nd – Buca di Beppo 3rd – The Cheesecake Factory

3rd – BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery

Best Sandwich: 1st – Subway 2nd – Which Wich Superior Sandwiches 3rd – Togo’s

Best Breakfast: 1st – Denny’s 2nd – IHOP 3rd – Pepe’s

Best Burrito: 1st – Chipotle Mexican Grill 2nd – Alberto’s Mexican Food 3rd – Green Burrito

Best Burger: 1st – In-N-Out 2nd – The Habit Burger Grill 3rd – Island’s Restaruants

Best Smoothie: 1st – Jamba Juice 2nd – Juice it Up! 3rd – McDonald’s

Best Recreation: 1st – Arboretum 2nd – Craig Regional Park 3rd – YMCA

Best Surf/Board Shop: 1st – Active Ride Shop 2nd – Jack’s Surfboards 3rd – Laguna Surf & Sport

Best Surf Spot: 1st – Huntington 2nd – Trestles 3rd – Newport

Best Outdoor Supply: 1st – Sport Chalet 2nd – Dick’s Sporting Goods 3rd – Bass Pro Shop

Best Amusement Park: 1st – Disneyland 2nd – Six Flags 3rd – Knott’s Berry Farm

Best Dance Spot: 1st – In Cahoots 2nd – Sutra Lounge 3rd – Cantina Lounge

Best Baseball Team: 1st – Angels 2nd – Dodgers 3rd – Yankees

Best Football Team: 1st – Chargers 2nd – Steelers 3rd – Cowboys

Best Basketball Team: 1st – Lakers 2nd – Knicks 3rd – Celtics

Best Radio Station: 1st – Kiis FM 2nd – KROQ 3rd – Jack and Power

Best Grocery Store: 1st – Albertsons 2nd – Trader Joe’s 3rd tie – Stater Bros. / Ralphs

Best Bookstore: 1st tie – Barnes & Noble / Borders 2nd – Titan Shops 3rd – Little Professor

Best Art Supply:

Best Flower Shop:

Best Car:

Best Sorority:

1st – Michaels 2nd – Art Supply Warehouse 3rd – Titan Shops

1st – Conroy’s Flowers 2nd – Margo’s

1st – Toyota 2nd – Honda 3rd – BMW

Best Women’s Clothing:

1st tie – Alpha Delta Pi/ Alpha Chi Omega 2nd – Zeta Tau Alpha 3rd – Delta Zeta

1st – University Crossing 2nd – University Village 3rd – Waterton

1st – Forever 21 2nd – Nordstrom 3rd – H&M

Best Men’s Clothing: 1st – Nordstrom 2nd – H&M 3rd tie – Active Ride Shop / Urban Outfitters

Best Discount Store: 1st – Dollar Tree 2nd – T.J. Maxx 3rd – Buffalo Exchange

Best Thrift Store: 1st – Buffalo Exchange 2nd – The Salvation Army 3rd – Goodwill

Best Shoe Store: 1st – Steve Madden 2nd – Nordstrom 3rd – Payless Shoes

Best Music Store: 1st – iTunes 2nd – Best Buy 3rd – Ameoba Music

Best Date Area: 1st tie – Disneyland / Downtown Fullerton 2nd – Arboretum 3rd tie – Downtown Brea / Dave & Buster’s

Best Club: 1st – Shark Club 2nd – TigerHeat (Avalon) 3rd – Sutra Lounge

Best Off-Campus Housing:

Best Auto Shop: 1st – AutoZone 2nd – Jiffy Lube 3rd – Big O Tires

Best Fraternity:

Best Bank:

Best On-Campus Club:

1st – CHASE 2nd – Bank of America 3rd – Wells Fargo

1st – Ad Club 2nd – Graphic Design Club 3rd – PRSSA

Best Hookah:

Best On-Campus Deal:

1st – Twilight Hookah Lounge 2nd – Hidden Café 3rd – Eden Garden Café

1st – Titan Shops 2nd – Carl’s Jr. 3rd – MacBook in Titan Shops

Best Job Finder:

Best On-Campus Study Spot:

1st – Monster.com 2nd – Craigslist 3rd – CSUF Career Center

1st – Pollak Library 2nd – Titan Student Union 3rd – Arboretum

Best Dispensary:

Best On-Campus Restaurant:

1st – 420 Med Pro 2nd – Serenity & Wellness 3rd – Herbal Import

1st – Togo’s 2nd – Carl’s Jr. 3rd – The Garden Café

1st – Glen Ivy Spa 2nd – Burke Williams 3rd – Massage Envy

Best Hangover Remedy:

Best On-Campus Hang Out:

1st – Sleep & Water 2nd – Advil

Best Optometrist:

Best Car Wash:

1st – Titan Student Union 2nd – The Underground 3rd – Pollak Library

1st – Costco 2nd – Sam’s Club 3rd – Southern California College of Optometry

1st – Brea Car Wash 2nd – Chevron / Sunny Hills Car Wash 3rd – Fullerton Car Wash

Best Doctor:

1st - Honda Center 2nd - House of Blues 3rd - Chain Reaction

Best Storage Facility: 1st – Public Storage 2nd – A-1 Self Storage 3rd – 1800 Storage

Best Nail Salon: 1st – Happy Nails & Spa 2nd – Tilla Nails & Spa 3rd – Star Nails

Best Hair Salon: 1st – Super Cuts 2nd – Carlton Hair 3rd – Fantastic Sam’s

Best Tanning Salon: 1st – Sunset Tan 2nd – Beach Bum’s Tanning Resort 3rd – Shades Tanning

Best Spa:

1st – Dr. Phil 2nd – Dr. Drew 3rd – Dr. Oz

Best Dentist: 1st – M Dental 2nd – Titan Dental 3rd – Bright Smile Dental

Best Venue:

Best On-Campus Team: 1st – Baseball 2nd – Soccer 3rd – Basketball

1st – Pi Kappa Tau 2nd – Sigma Phi Epsilon

Best On-Campus Event: 1st – Discoverfest 2nd – Wednesday Bands 3rd – Club Meetings

Best CSUF College: 1st – Communications 2nd – Business & Economics 3rd – Arts

Best Ice Cream:

Cold Stone Creamery

215 Orangefair Mall Fullerton, 92832 714-773-1142 Cold Stone Creamery not only offers crazy combinations of ice cream choices, but they also have smoothies, shakes and cakes. What other way to spend the day than with a giant “Love It” in a waffle cone with chocolate, whipped cream and a cherry on top?

Best Place to Work Out:

Titan Student Recreation Center On Campus 657-278-PLAY The brand new student recreation center not only has a giant rock wall, but they also have dance studios, an indoor track and an array of classes to cater to anyone’s taste.

Be sure to check out asi.fullerton.edu/src/ for a full schedule of classes as well as special events hosted at the SRC.

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Best Bike Shop: Jax Bicycle Center 2520 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, 92831 714-441-1100 Jax Bicycle Center is a bike lovers dream shop. All of the accessories that would be needed for riders are available and more. Not only are the parts quality made but workshops and group bike rides are consistently offered.

Best Running Trail:

Arboretum On Campus 657-278-3579 The Arboretum is one of the best assets Cal State Fullerton has to offer. Students can visit and enjoy some rest and relaxation while admiring the variety of plant life.

The Arboretum is also great for those who love getting in a run without leaving campus. Unlike being in an enclosed area or a track, the fresh air and scenery is a bonus.

Best Surf/Board Shop:

Active Ride Shop 1160 E. Imperial Hwy. Brea, 92821 714-256-8516 Need a new surf, skate or snowboard? Active Ride Shop has what you need and then some. Not only are there boards and accessories but their range of styles are endless. The prices aren’t bad for those on a budget, which tends to be everyone now-a-days.

Best Date Area: Best Electronic Music Festival:

Disneyland

Electric Daisy Carnival Electric Daisy Carnival is being held in Las Vegas this year!

Insomniac Events throws a twoday party with world renowned artists, acrobatic performers, go-go dancers, extravagant art and an amazing crowd. If you’ve never made it out to an Insomniac event, you don’t know what you’re missing!

Known worldwide as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” Disneyland is a haven for hopeless romantics and the child inside us all.

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Best Aquarium:

Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, 90802 562-590-3100 The Aquarium of the Pacific is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the visitors are offered an inside look at marine wildlife. Admission includes a full day of galleries, hands-on labs and presentations by experts.

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Best Thrift Store:

Buffalo Exchange 215 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, 92832 714-870-6855 Ladies and gents, Buffalo Exchange is a must for your fashion fix. This is a true gem located in Downtown Fullerton, their unique selection of threads will satisfy your soul and wallet.

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Best Off-Campus Housing:

University Crossings 2404 Nutwood Ave. Fullerton, 92831 714-871-4702 Apartments across the street from campus with new kitchen cabinets, counters, and new wood flooring are available.

Best Sorority: Alpha Delta Pi 2207 E. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, 92831 Founded in 1851 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga., Alpha Delta Pi has been recognized as the first female collegiate sorority. Cal State Fullerton has had the Zeta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi as a part of their Greek system since 1970. Their philanthropy is Ronald McDonald House Charities, which they encourage you to donate toward at any time that you are able. Also known as ADPi, the ladies of the Zeta Alpha Chapter would like to thank everyone for voting them the number one sorority on campus.

Best Sorority: Alpha Chi Omega 700 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, 92831 Founded in 1885 at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., Alpha Chi Omega was also voted number one sorority at Cal State Fullerton. The Epsilon Kappa chapter of Alpha Chi Omega has a national philanthropy of domestic violence, which they host two annual events to raise money. The ladies of Alpha Chi Omega would like to say thank you for also voting them the number one sorority on campus.

Best Fraternity: Phi Kappa Tau

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Best Club:

1950 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, 92831 Phi Kappa Tau was born in 1906 by four men at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The Gamma Omicron Chapter at Cal State Fullerton was the first Greek affiliated Fraternity on campus. Phi Kappa Tau has a national philanthropy of “Hole in the Wall Camps,” and is proud to be voted the number one fraternity on campus.

Best CSUF College: College Park Communications

657-278-3355 The College of Communications is home to numerous nationally recognized and award-winning programs. The college offers degrees in Communications, Human Communication Studies and Radio-TV-Film with minors in Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, Radio-TV-Film and Speech Communication.

TSU 265 The Cal State Fullerton Advertising Club is more than just any club; it’s an opportunity to shape your path and career for one of the most competitive industries. The board is fully supportive and provides members with the information they need to help shape their knowledge of advertising, locate strong internship opportunities and ultimately find the dream job they feel passionate about. Guest speakers from credible advertising agencies speak at each meeting to inform members of their journey in the industry. (Courtesy of Ad Club: commstudents.fullerton.edu/adclub/)

Best Hookah:

Twilight Hookah Lounge 1335 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, 92831 714-470-0732 Twilight is your living room away from home.

It is the best place to chill and kick back with your friends after a hard day at school. Twilight has giant plasma screens, music by their very own DJ and Wi-Fi.

Thank you to all the students who participated in the Best Of survey.

- Daily Titan