Earlier this year, our readers’ choice online survey sought your input regarding which restaurants, retailers and service providers you like best in the White Bear Lake area. Your votes have been counted and the top three finalists in each category are listed here in alphabetical order. Winners will be announced in our annual Best of White Bear Lake special issue, due out this summer.
White Bear Lake 2021 Finalists ALPHABETIZED
Best Takeout / Curbside
- Brickhouse Food & Drink
- Pizzeria Pezzo
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Outdoor Dining
- Acqua
- Rudy's Redeye Grill
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Restaurant
- Acqua
- Brickhouse Food & Drink
- Rudy's Redeye Grill
Best Tavern / Bar / Brewery
- Big Wood Brewery
- Cabin 61
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Breakfast
- Cafe Cravings
- Cobblestone Cafe
- Keys Café and Bakery
Best Builder
- Bald Eagle Construction
- Cox Contracting
- Pratt Homes
Best Remodeler
- Bald Eagle Construction
- Cox Contracting
- Pratt Homes
Best Interior Designer
- Abbott Paint & Carpet, White Bear Lake
- Christina Lynn Interiors
- Fluidesign Studio
Best Landscape Designer
- Landscape Design Studios
- Letourneau Landscaping
- Manley Gardening
Best Senior Living Residence
- Andrew's Village, Mahtomedi
- The Arbors of White Bear Lake
- Waverly Gardens, North Oaks
Best Home Furnishings / Décor Store
- GoodThings
- That Old Blue Door
- Upsy-Daisy
Best Nursery / Garden Center
- Bachman's, Maplewood
- Costa Produce Farm & Greenhouse, White Bear Lake
- White Bear Floral
Best Fitness Studio / Yoga Studio / Gym
- Life Time
- Summit Pilates and Training
- White Bear Area YMCA
Best Dental Practice
- Orchard Dental Group
- White Bear Lake Dental
- White Bear Smiles
Best Orthodontic Practice
- Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics
- Kent C. Gulden D.D.S.
- Signature Orthodontics
Best Chiropractic Practice
- Bear Town Chiropractic Clinic
- The Carlson Clinic of White Bear Lake
- Wildwood Chiropractic Center
Best Pediatric Practice
- Children's Minnesota Hugo Clinic
- Entira Family Clinics, White Bear Lake – Banning Avenue
- HealthPartners White Bear Lake Clinic
Best Eye Practice
- Associated Eye Care, Hugo
- Birch Lake Eye Clinic
- White Bear Eye Clinic & Optical
Best Dermatology Practice
- Advanced Dermatology Care
- Dermatology Consultants, Vadnais Heights
- Tareen Dermatology
Best Medspa
- Advanced Esthetics
- LifeSpa at Life Time
- Sunbear Salon & Medspa
Best Salon / Spa
- Indulge Salon & Spa
- Revive Salon
- Sunbear Salon & Medspa
Best Apparel Boutique
- GoodStyle
- Mainstream Boutique
- Primp
Best Gift Shop
- The Farmer's Daughter
- GoodThings
- Upsy-Daisy
Best Florist
- Kowalski's Market
- Lakeside Floral, Willernie
- White Bear Floral Shop & Greenhouse
Best Specialty Foods / Kitchen Store
- Eat! Kitchen and Pantry Store
- The Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company
- SweetLife Lane
Best Doggy Daycare / Kennel
- Birch Lake Animal Hospital
- Goldwood Kennels
- Oneka Pet Resort
Best Private Preschool / Childcare
- Frassati Catholic Academy
- The Preschools of St. Andrews, Mahtomedi
- White Bear Montessori School
Best Law Firm
- Galena Law Firm, P.A.
- GDO Law
- Sheila J. Kelly Law Firm, LLC
Best Veterinary Practice
- Birch Lake Animal Hospital
- Lake Animal Hospital
- White Bear Animal Hospital
Best Learning / Tutoring Center
- Learning Rx
- Mathnasium
Best Place for Kids’ Activities
- 4th Street Dance Centre
- Tamarack Nature Center
- White Bear Area YMCA