Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the White Bear Lake area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the votes are tallied. Now, it’s time to meet the finalists (listed in alphabetical order) for Best of White Bear Lake 2024.
Stay tuned for our Best of White Bear Lake 2024 issue this July, when the winners will be revealed.
Dining
Best Bakery
- Cajeta Coffee
- GoodThings Café
- Keys Café & Bakery
Best Bar, Brewery or Distillery
- Big Wood Brewery
- The Alchemist
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Breakfast or Brunch
- Bear Town Bar and Grill
- Cobblestone Café
- Keys Café & Bakery
Best Burger
- Bear Town Bar and Grill
- Cabin 61
- The Brickhouse
Best Desserts or Ice Cream
- Cup and Cone
- Keys Café & Bakery
- Orso Bianco Gelato
Best International Cuisine
- Ban Thai Restaurant
- Mizu Japanese
- Orso Bianco Gelato
Best Outdoor Dining Space
- Rudy’s Redeye Grill
- The Brickhouse
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Pizza
- Carbone’s Pizzeria
- Pino’s Pizza & Pasta
- Pizzeria Pezzo
Best Plant-Based or Vegan Menu
- Ingredients Cafe
- Nautical Bowls
- PLNT BSD
Best Restaurant
- Acqua Restaurant & Bar
- Rudy’s Redeye Grill
- The Brickhouse
Abode
Best Carpet and Flooring Store
- 651 Carpets
- Abbott Paint & Carpet
- Suburban Floor Covering Abbey Carpet
Best Custom Home Builder
- D.T. Carlson Co.
- Lake to Lake Construction
- Pratt Homes
Best Garden Center
- Bachman’s
- Frattallone’s Hardware & Garden
- White Bear Floral Shop & Greenhouse
Best Home Decor or Furniture Store
- GoodThings
- Haus Theory
- That Old Blue Door
Best Interior Design Firm
- Blue Pencil Collective
- Christina Lynn Interiors
- Leona Rose Interiors
Best Landscape Design Service
- Custom One Landscaping
- Ground FX Lawn & Landscape
- Longville Landscapes
Best Remodeler
- Hagstrom Builder
- Lake to Lake Construction
- Yares Renovation Services
Best Senior Living Residence
- Cerenity Senior Care
- St. Andrew’s Village
- The Arbors of White Bear Lake
Self Care
Best Barbershop
- Benny’s Barber Shop
- Revive Salon and Medspa
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
Best Boutique Fitness or Yoga Studio
- Studio One Yoga
- Summit Pilates and Training
- WomanWoRX
Best Hair Salon
- Jessie Tomme Salon
- Revive Salon and Medspa
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
Best Manicure and Pedicure
- Elite Nail Studio
- Lovely Nails
- Nails&Spa
Best Massage
- Indulge Salon & Spa
- Life Time Fitness—Life Spa
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
Best Med Spa (must have licensed physician on site)
- Advanced Esthetics Med Spa
- Rejuvenation MedSpa by Minnesota Women’s Care
- Revive Salon and Medspa
Best Spa (for skin care and body and beauty treatments)
- Indulge Salon & Spa
- Revive Salon and Medspa
- Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa
Wellness
Best Chiropractic Practice
- Core Chiropractic & Health
- Soul Chiropractic
- The Carlson Clinic of White Bear Lake
Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice
- Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists
- Midwest Facial Plastic Surgery
Best Dental Practice
- Isaacson Gentle Dentistry
- Lakeshore Family Dentistry
- Orchard Dental Group
- White Bear Smiles
Best Dermatology Practice
- Advanced Dermatology Care
- Dermatology Consultants
- North Metro Dermatology
Best Eye 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
- Bloom Physical Therapy and Wellness
- Synergy Family Physicians
- The Carlson Clinic of White Bear Lake
Best OB-GYN Practice
- MetroPartners OBGYN Clinics
- Minnesota Women’s Care
Best Orthodontic Practice
- Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics
- Lakes Orthodontics
- Signature Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Practice
- Bear Care
- HealthPartners
- Northern Lights Pediatrics
Learning
Best Dance Studio
- 4th Street Dance Centre
- Larkin Dance Studio
- White Bear Dance Center
Best Preschool Program
- Frassati Catholic Academy
- Liberty Classical Academy
- Preschools of St Andrew’s
Best Swim School or Lessons
- Foss Swim School
- Goldfish Swim School
- White Bear Area YMCA
Pet Care
Best Dog-Friendly Business (Dining or Retail venue)
- Chuck and Don’s
- The Brickhouse
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Dog Park
- Otter Lake Dog Park
- White Bear Lake Dog Beach (Matoska Park)
Best Pet Boarding or Daycare Service
- All Star Pet Hotel & Day care
- Goldwood Kennels
- Oneka Pet Resort
Best Pet Grooming Service
- Chuck and Don’s
- Goldwood Kennels
- Haute Dog Spa
Best Veterinarian Practice
- Birch Lake Animal Hospital
- Lake Animal Hospital
- White Bear Animal Hospital
Shops
Best Apparel Boutique
- GoodThings Style
- Primp Boutique
- The Minnesotan
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
- GoodThings Style
- Graham Jewelers (formerly Sherburne Jewelers)
- White Bear Jewelers
Best Specialty Food or Kitchen Store
- EAT! @ Banning and 5th
- GoodThings
- Kowalski’s Markets
Leisure
Best Beach, Open Space or Park
- Bellaire Beach
- Memorial Beach Park
- West Park
Best Date Night Spot
- Acqua Restaurant & Bar
- Rudy’s Redeye Grill
- The Brickhouse
Best Outdoor Spot for Graduation Photos
- Katherine Abbott Park
- Matoska Park
- Tamarack Nature Center
Best Place for Family Activities
- Dellwood Country Club
- Marketfest
- Pine Tree Apple Orchard
- Tamarack Nature Center
Best Venue to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
- Memorial Beach
- On White Bear Lake
- West Park
Best of the East Metro
Best Alpine Hill or Nordic Ski Trail
- Afton Alps
- Tamarack Nature Center
- Wild Mountain
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
- Our Shop Bridal
- Raffiné Bridal & Formal Wear
- The Wedding Shoppe
Best Family Photographer
- Amanda Jean Photography
- Lisa Siddons
Best Financial Services (financial planners, wealth management, estate planning, etc.)
- Dan Perry
- Edward Jones
- Thrivent Financial
- True Vision Financial Advisors
Best Golf Course
- Dellwood Country Club
- Gem Lake Hills Golf Course
- White Bear Yacht Club
Best Law Practice
- Fleming Law Firm
- GDO Law
- Perron Law Office
- Sheila J. Kelly Law Firm
Best Music School
- Ashland Academy of Music
- Inspiration Performing Arts Center
- MacPhail Center for Music
Best Outdoor Skating Rink
- Mahtomedi District Education Center
- The Oval in Roseville
- Tighe-Schmitz Park
Best Private School
- Frassati Catholic Academy
- Liberty Classical Academy
- St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School
Best Professional Theatre
- Ashland Productions
- Children’s Performing Arts
- Children’s Theatre Company
- Lakeshore Players Theatre
- Park Square Theatre
- The Zephyr Theatre
Best Staycation Hotel
- Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn
- Hotel Crosby
- WB Loft
Best Summer Camp
- Hidden Pines Ranch
- Liberty Classical Academy
- Tamarack Nature Center
Best Wedding Photographer or Videographer
- Amanda Jean Photography
- Lisa Siddons
- Studio J & Judd Sather Photography
Best Wedding Venue
- 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery
- Dellwood Country Club
- JX Venue
Best Winery
- 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery
- Rustic Roots Winery
- Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
