We invited readers to vote for the best the White Bear Lake area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now closed, and we’re excited to announce your finalists (listed in alphabetical order) for Best of White Bear Lake 2025.
Winners will be announced in our Best of White Bear Lake 2025 issue this July, so stay tuned!
Dining
Best Bakery
- GoodThings Café (formerly Grandma’s Bakery)
- Key’s Cafe & Bakery
- 350 Degrees Bakery
Best Bar, Brewery or Distillery
- Brickhouse Food & Drink
- The Alchemist
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Breakfast or Brunch
- Brickhouse Food & Drink
- Cobblestone Café
- Key’s Cafe and Bakery
Best Burger
- Bear Town Bar and Grill
- Brickhouse Food and Drink
- Cabin 61
Best Dessert or Ice Cream
- Cup and Cone
- Orso Bianco Gelato
- Sweets by Brickhouse
Best International Cuisine
- Ban Thai Restaurant
- Mizu Japanese
- Young’s
Best Locally Owned Coffee or Tea Shop
- Cajeta Coffee
- The Anchor Coffee House
- The Wild Bean
Best Outdoor Dining Space
- Brickhouse Food & Drink
- Rudy’s Redeye Grill
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Pizza
- Carbone’s Pizzeria & Pub
- Pino’s Pizza & Pasta
- Pizzeria Pezzo
Best Plant-Based or Vegan Menu
- Brickhouse Food & Drink
- Nautical Bowls
- PLNT BSD
Best Restaurant
- Acqua Restaurant & Bar
- Brickhouse Food and Drink
- Rudy’s Red Eye Grill
Abode
Best Carpet and Flooring Store
- Abbott Paint & Carpet
- Suburban Floor Covering Abbey Carpet
Best Custom Home Builder
- Hagstrom Builder
- Lake to Lake Construction
- Pratt Homes
Best Garden Center/Nursery
- Bachman’s
- Costa Farms
- White Bear Floral Shop & Greenhouse
Best Home Decor or Furniture Store
- Haus Theory
- Leona Rose Interiors
- That Old Blue Door
Best Interior Design Firm
- Blue Pencil Collective
- Christina Lynn Interiors
- Leona Rose Interiors
Best Landscape Design Service
- DreamScapes Landscaping & Design
- Longville Landscapes
- Myhra Design Group
Best Remodeler
- Hagstrom Builder
- Pratt Homes
- Preferred Kitchens
Best Senior Living Residence
- Cerenity Senior Care
- Encore at Mahtomedi
- St. Andrew’s Village
- Waverly Gardens
Self Care
Best Barbershop or Salon With Men’s Services
- Indulge Salon & Spa
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
- Revive Salon and Medspa
Best Boutique Fitness or Yoga Studio
- Club Pilates
- Studio One Yoga
- Summit Pilates and Training
Best Hair Salon
- Indulge Salon & Spa
- Revive Salon & Medspa
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
Best Manicure and Pedicure
- Indulge Salon & Spa
- Lovely Nails
- Nails&Spa
Best Massage
- A Little TLC Massage
- DW’s Therapeutic Massage
- Indulge Salon & Spa
Best Med Spa
- Advanced Esthetics Med Spa
- Revive Salon and Medspa
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
Best Spa
- Indulge Salon & Spa
- Revive Salon and Medspa
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
Wellness
Best Chiropractic Practice
- Lux Family Chiropractic
- The Carlson Clinic of White Bear Lake
- Wilson Family Chiropractic
Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice
- Lund Family Dentistry
- Minnesota Women’s Care
- Midwest Facial Plastic Surgery
Best Dental Practice
- Lund Family Dentistry
- Orchard Dental Group
- White Bear Smiles
Best Dermatology Practice
- Advanced Dermatology Care
- Dermatology Consultants
- Minnesota Women’s Care
Best Vision Care Practice
- Birch Lake Eye Clinic
- St. Paul Eye Clinic
- White Bear Eye Clinic & Optical
Best Family Medicine Practice
- Entira Family Clinics
- HealthPartners
- Synergy Family Physicians
Best Holistic Wellness Practice
- Core Chiropractic & Health
- Embolden You
- Lux Family Chiropractic
- Synergy Family Physicians
Best OB-GYN Practice
- HealthPartners
- MetroPartners OBGYN Clinics
- Minnesota Women’s Care
Best Orthodontic Practice
- Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics
- Signature Orthodontics
- Village Orthodontics
Best Physical Therapy Practice
- Bloom Physical Therapy & Wellness
- OSI Physical Therapy
- Summit Orthopedics
Best Pediatric Practice
- Children’s Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Hugo Clinic
- Northern Lights Pediatrics
Learning
Best Dance Studio
- Inspiration Performing Arts Center
- White Bear Dance Center
- 4th Street Dance Centre
Best Learning or Tutoring Center
- Liberty Classical Academy
- Mathnasium
- World Around Us Child Care
Best Preschool Program
- Liberty Classical Academy
- My Nature Preschool at Tamarack Nature Center
- Preschools of St. Andrew’s
Best Swim School or Lesson Provider
- Foss Swim School
- Life Time
- White Bear Area YMCA
Pet Care
Best Pet-Friendly Dining or Retail Businesses
- Brickhouse Food and Drink
- Tally’s Dockside
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Dog Park
- Otter Lake Off-leash Dog Area
- White Bear Lake Dog Beach
Best Pet Boarding or Daycare Service
- All Star Pet Hotel & Day Care
- Goldwood Kennels
- Oneka Pet Resort
Best Pet Grooming Service
- Goldwood Kennels
- Haute Dog Spa
- Jazzy Paws
Best Veterinarian Practice
- Birch Lake Animal Hospital
- Lake Animal Hospital
- White Bear Animal Hospital
Shops
Best Apparel Boutique
- GoodThings
- Mainstream Boutique
- Primp Boutique
Best Florist
- Hazel & Goose
- Lakeside Floral
- White Bear Floral Shop & Greenhouse
Best Gift Shop
- GoodThings
- Naptime Faith & Life Gift Shop
- Oldies & Goodies
Best Jewelry Store
- Evari Silver & Stone
- Graham Jewelers
- White Bear Jewelers
Best Specialty Food or Kitchen Store
- Eat! @ Banning and 5th
- Kowalski’s Markets
- Olive Branch Oil & Spice
Leisure
Best Beach, Open Space or Park
- Mahtomedi Beach
- Matoska Park
- Memorial Beach/West Park
- Tamarack Nature Center
Best Date Night Spot
- Acqua Restaurant & Bar
- Brickhouse Food & Drink
- The Alchemist
Best Outdoor Location for Graduation Photos
- Matoska Park
- Tamarack Nature Center
Best Place for Family Activities
- Dellwood Country Club
- Orso Bianco Gelato
- Tamarack Nature Center
Best of the East Metro
Best Alpine Hill or Nordic Ski Trail
- Afton Alps
- Trollhaugen
- Wild Mountain
Best Alterations or Tailoring Service
- Reyna’s Alterations
- Sew What!
- Tony’s Tailors
Best Biking or Hiking Trail
- Brown’s Creek State Trail
- Gateway State Trail
- Tamarack Nature Center
Best Bridal or Formal Wear Store
- A.B. Ellie
- Bella Bridal Boutique
- The Wedding Shoppe
Best Electrician Service
- Aquarius Home Services
- Chris Electric
- Marshall Electric
- Tillges Electrical
Best Family Photographer
- Amanda Jean Photography
- Ideatap Studios
- Lucie Photos
Best Financial Services
- Paladin Financial
- Ramsay and Associates
- WealthStory Advisory
Best Golf Course
- Dellwood Country Club
- Gem Lake Hills Golf Course
- Manitou Ridge
Best Heating and Cooling Service
- Aquarius Home Services
- Reibel Heating & Air Conditioning
- White Bear Heating and Cooling
Best Language Immersion Program or School
- Lakes International Language Academy
- Matoska International Elementary School
- Yinghua Academy
Best Law Practice
- GDO Law
- Scott P. Heins & Associates
- Sheila J. Kelly Law Firm
Best Local Concert Series
- Hanifl Performing Arts Center
- Marketfest
Best Music School
- Inspiration Performing Arts Center
- Minnesota School of Music
Best Outdoor Skating Rink
- Guidant John Rose Minnesota OVAL
- Podvin Park
- TCO sports garden
Best Plumbing Service
- Aquarius Home Services (formerly Roger Vadnais Plumbing)
- Hugo Plumbing and Pump Service
- Paul “The Plumber”
- White Bear Plumbing
Best Private School
- Frassati Catholic Academy
- Liberty Classical Academy
- Magnuson Christian School
- St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School
Best Professional Theater
- Ashland Productions
- Guthrie Theater
- Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Best Roofing Service
- Alexander Home Services
- Gold Creek Construction
- Lake to Lake Exteriors
Best Senior Portrait Photographer
- Amanda Jean Photography
- Briana Fernandez Photography
- Lucie Photos
Best Staycation Hotel
- Best Western at Rudy’s Red Eye Grill
- Hotel Crosby
- Lora Hotel
Best Summer Camp
- Hidden Pines Ranch
- Leo Lion’s Summer Blast Camp at Liberty Classical Academy
- Tamarack Nature Center Day Camps
Best Venue to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
- Brickhouse Food & Drink Rooftop
- Memorial Beach Park
- White Bear Lake County Park
Best Wedding Photographer or Videographer
- Amanda Jean Photography
- Briana Fernandez Photography
- Lucie Photos
Best Wedding Venue
- Dellwood Country Club
- Kellerman’s Event Center
- 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery
Best Winery
- Rustic Roots Winery
- Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
- 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery
