The finalists for best of White Bear Lake 2023 are announced.
In January, we asked readers to cast their votes for Best of White Bear Lake 2023. Now, it’s time to say hello to your finalists (listed in alphabetical order). Stay tuned for our July/August Best of White Bear Lake 2023 issue where the winners will be announced.
Dining
Best Breakfast or Brunch
- Cobblestone Café
- Key’s Café & Bakery
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Bakery
- Cafe Cravings
- Grandma’s Bakery
- Key’s Café & Bakery
Best Desserts or Ice Cream
- Acqua Restaurant & Bar
- Cup and Cone
- Orso Bianco Gelato
Best Bar, Brewery or Distillery
- Big Wood Brewery
- Cabin 61
- The Alchemist
Best International Cuisine
- Ban Thai Restaurant
- Mizu Japanese
- Sam Thai Cuisine
Best Locally-Owned Coffee Shop
- Cafe Cravings
- The Anchor Coffee House
- The Wild Bean
Best Outdoor Dining Space
- Acqua Restaurant & Bar
- Rudy’s Redeye Grill
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Plant-Based or Vegan Menu
- Brickhouse Food and Drink
- Ingredients Café
- PLNT BSD
Best Restaurant
- Acqua Restaurant & Bar
- Brickhouse Food and Drink
- Rudy’s Redeye Grill
Best Restaurant for a Power Lunch
- Brickhouse Food and Drink
- Cabin 61
- EAT! @ Banning and 5th
Best Takeout or Curbside Service
- Alleycat’s Gourmet Sandwiches
- Mizu Japanese
- Pizzeria Pezzo
Best Burger
- Brickhouse Food and Drink
- Cabin 61
- The Burger Bar
Best Chicken Sandwich
- Alleycat’s Gourmet Sandwiches
- Brickhouse Food and Drink
- Cabin 61
Best Pizza
- Carbone’s Pizzeria
- Pizza Man
- Pizzeria Pezzo
Abode
Best Builder
- Bald Eagle Construction
- Lake to Lake Construction
- Pratt Homes
Best Carpet and Flooring Store
- Abbott Paint & Carpet
- Suburban Floor Covering/Abbey Carpet
- 651 Carpets
Best Home Decor and Furniture Store
- GoodThings
- Haus Theory
- Upsy-Daisy
Best Interior Design Firm
- Adorned Homes
- Blue Pencil Collective
- Christina Lynn Interiors
Best Landscape Design Service
- Clean Cut Outdoor Services
- GroundFX Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
- Longville Landscapes
Best Lawn Service
- Comstock & Sons
- GroundFX Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
- Mow Joe
Best Locally-Owned Hardware Store
- Beisswenger’s Hardware & Power Equipment
- Frattallone’s Hardware & Garden
- North Heights Hardware Hank and Rental
Best Garden Center
- Bachman’s
- Costa Produce Farm and Greenhouse
- White Bear Floral Shop & Greenhouse
Best Remodeler
- Bald Eagle Construction
- Cox Contracting
- Lake to Lake Construction
- Yares Renovation Services
Best Senior Living Residence
- Cerenity Senior Care
- St. Andrew’s Village
- The Waters of White Bear Lake
- Waverly Gardens
Self-Care
Best Barbershop
- Benny’s Barber Shop
- Indulge Salon & Spa
- Revive Spa
Best Boutique Fitness or Yoga Studio
- BearFitness
- Fitness Focus
- Summit Pilates & Training
Best Med Spa
- Advanced Esthetics Med Spa
- Revive Salon
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
Best Place for a Manicure and Pedicure
- Lovely Nails
- Nails&Spa
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
Best Salon Spa
- Indulge Salon & Spa
- Revive Salon
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
Wellness
Best Allergy Practice
- Midwest Allergy & Asthma
- St. Paul Allergy and Asthma
Best Chiropractic Practice
- Lux Family Chiropractic
- Soul Chiropractic
- The Carlson Clinic
- WomanWoRX
Best Cosmetic Dentistry Practice
- Orchard Dental Group
- Lund Family Dentistry
- White Bear Smiles
Best Dental Practice
- Lund Family Dentistry
- Orchard Dental Group
- White Bear Smiles
Best Dermatology Practice
- Advanced Dermatology
- Dermatology Consultants
- Tareen Dermatology
Best Eye Care Practice
- Birch Lake Eye Clinic
- North Suburban Eye Specialists
- White Bear Eye Clinic & Optical
Best Family Medicine Practice
- Entira Family Clinics
- HeathPartners Clinic
- Synergy Family Physicians
Best Holistic Wellness Practice
- Bloom Physical Therapy & Wellness
- Soul Chiropractic
- Synergy Family Physicians
Best OB-GYN Practice
- Entira Family Clinics
- MetroPartners OBGYN Clinics
- Minnesota Women’s Care
Best Orthopedic Practice
- Summit Orthopedics
- Twin Cities Orthopedics
Best Orthodontic Practice
- Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics
- Great River Orthodontics
- Signature Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Practice
- Children’s Minnesota Primary Care Clinic – Hugo
- HeathPartners
- Northern Lights Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Learning
Best Dance Studio
- Inspiration Performing Arts Center
- White Bear Dance Center
- 4th Street Dance Centre
Best Preschool Program
- Frassati Catholic Academy
- Kids Under Construction
- Preschools of Saint Andrew’s
- White Bear Montessori School
Best Swim School or Lessons
- Foss Swim School – Vadnais Heights
- Goldfish Swim School – Oakdale
- White Bear Area YMCA
Pet Care
Best Pet Boarding or Daycare Service
- All Star Pet Hotel & Day Care
- Goldwood Kennels
- Oneka Pet Resort
Best Dog-Friendly Establishment
- Admiral D’s Waterfront Tavern
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Dog Park
- Otter Lake Dog Area
- White Bear Dog Beach
Best Pet Grooming Service
- Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies
- Goldwood Kennels
- Jazzy Paws Dog Grooming
Best Veterinarian Practice
- Birch Lake Animal Hospital
- Lake Animal Hospital
- White Bear Animal Hospital
Services
Best Accounting
- Ramsay & Associates
- Redpath
- Zabel and Co.
Best Family Photographer
- Amanda Jean Photography
- Jenna Conlin
- Lisa Siddons
Best Law Practice
- Fleming Law Firm
- GDO Law
- Sheila J. Kelly Law Firm, LLC
Best Mortgage Company
- Bell Bank
- Guaranteed Rate Affinity
- Title Smart, Inc.
Shops
Best Apparel Boutique
- GoodStyle
- Primp
- Upsy-Daisy
Best Florist
- Bachman’s
- White Bear Floral Shop & Greenhouse
- Lakeside Floral
Best Gift Shop
- GoodThings
- Haus Theory
- Upsy-Daisy
Best Jewelry Store
- GoodStyle
- White Bear Jewelers
Best Specialty Kitchen or Foods Store
- GoodThings
- Kowalski’s Markets
- Sweetlife Lane
Leisure
Best Park, Open Space or Beach
- Memorial Beach
- Tamarack Nature Center
- West Park
Best Place for a Date Night
- Acqua Restaurant & Bar
- Brickhouse Food and Drink
- Mizu Japanese
Best Place for Family Activities
- Element Indoor Golf
- Tamarack Nature Center
- West Park
- White Bear Area YMCA
Best Place for an Outdoor Adventure
- Tally’s Dockside
- Tamarack Nature Center
- White Bear Lake
Best Place to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
- Memorial Beach
- On the water at White Bear Lake
- Optimist Beach
- Tally’s Dockside
Best of the East Metro
Best Golf Course
- Manitou Ridge
- Oneka Ridge Golf Course
- White Bear Yacht Club
Best Speciality Athletic Store
- Hisdahl’s
- Strauss Skates and Bicycles
- The Minnesotan
Best Summer Camp
- Hidden Pines Ranch
- Tamarack Nature Center
- White Bear Area YMCA
Best Staycation Hotel
- Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn
- Hotel Crosby
Best Theater Program
- Ashland Productions
- Children’s Performing Arts
- Lakeshore Players Theatre
Best Private School
- Frassati Catholic Academy
- Liberty Classical Academy
- St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School
Best Outdoor Skating or Hockey Rink
- Mahtomedi Hockey Rinks
- Podvin Park
- The District Education Center – Mahtomedi
Best Winery
- Rustic Roots Winery
- Saint Croix Vineyard
- Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
- 7 Vines Vineyard
Discover Minnesota
Best Campground
- Afton State Park
- Interstate State Park
- Temperance River State Park
- William O’Brien State Park
Best Hiking or Biking Trail
- Brown’s Creek State Trail
- Gateway State Trail
- Tamarack Nature Center
Best Entertainment Venue
- Dellwood Country Club
- First Avenue
- Xcel Energy Center
Best Live Theater
- Guthrie Theater
- Lakeshore Players Theatre
- Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Best Museum
- Minnesota History Center
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Science Museum of Minnesota
Best Music Venue
- Tally’s Dockside
- The Dugout Bar
- Xcel Energy Center
Best Nordic Ski Trail or Alpine Hill
- Afton Alps
- Lutsen Mountains
- Tamarack Nature Center
Best Resort or Lodge
- Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior
- Breezy Point Resort
- Cove Point Lodge
- Grand View Lodge
- Larsmont Cottages
Best Wedding Photographer or Videographer
- Anatoliy D. Photography
- Kyra Lee Photography
- Lisa Siddons
Best Wedding Venue
- Dellwood Country Club
- Kellerman’s Event Center
- 7 Vines Vineyard
