There’s so much to love about White Bear Lake, from unrivaled entertainment and activities to passionate businesses and organizations. While White Bear Lake Magazine finds ways to celebrate this exceptional community each issue, there’s something special about our annual Readers’ Choice Survey — when we all come together to identify the area’s brightest stars.
It’s time, once again, to honor the businesses, restaurants and services that make this community thrive. In January, we asked you to weigh in on our refreshed write-in poll, and you showed up, sharing your top picks in a plethora of categories. Finalists were announced this spring, and now it’s time to present your winners and runners-up for 2022 Best of White Bear Lake!
Best Bar/Brewery/Distillery
Runners-up: Washington Square Bar & Grill, Brickhouse Food and Drink
Best Breakfast
Runners-up: Cobblestone Café, Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Outdoor Dining
Runners-up: Brickhouse Food and Drink, Rudy's Redeye Grill
Best Pizza
Runners-up: Carbone's Pizzeria, Donatelli's
Best Plant-Based Menu
Runners-up: Brickhouse Food and Drink, Vegan East
Best Restaurant
Runners-up: Acqua Restaurant & Bar, Rudy's Redeye Grill
Best Takeout/Curbside
Runners-up: Alleycat's Gourmet Sandwiches, Pizzeria Pezzo
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Best Builder
Runners-up: Cox Contracting, Bald Eagle Construction
Best Interior Designer
Runners-up: Abbott Paint & Carpet, Adorned Homes
Best Landscape Designer
Runners-up: Letourneau Landscaping, Watercourse Design
Best Nursery/Garden Center
White Bear Floral Shop & Greenhouse
Runners-up: Bachman’s, Costa Produce Farm and Greenhouse
Best Remodeler
Runners-up: Cox Contracting, Bald Eagle Construction
Best Chiropractic Practice
Runners-up: HealthMax Chiropractic, Lux Family Chiropractic
Best Dental Practice
Runners-up: White Bear Smiles, Isaacson Gentle Dentistry, Lakeshore Family Dentistry
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Best Dermatology Practice
Runners-up: Dermatology Consultants, Tareen Dermatology
Best Eye Practice
White Bear Eye Clinic & Optical
Runners-up: Birch Lake Eye Clinic, St. Paul Eye Clinic
Best Fitness Studio/Gym/Yoga Studio
Runners-up: Life Time, White Bear Area YMCA
Best Med Spa
Runners-up: Advanced Dermatology Care, Revive Salon & Spa Studio
Best OBGYN Practice
Runners-up: Minnesota Women's Care, MetroPartners OBGYN Clinics
Best Orthodontic Practice
Runners-up: Signature Orthodontics, Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Practice
Runners-up: Synergy Family Physicians, Entira Family Clinics
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Best Salon/Spa
Runners-up: Sunbear Salon & Medical Spa, Revive Salon
Best Apparel Boutique
Runners-up: Primp, Mainstream Boutique
Best Florist
White Bear Floral Shop & Greenhouse
Runners-up: Lakeside Floral, Bachman’s
Best Gift Shop
Runners-up: Upsy-Daisy, The Farmer’s Daughter, Haus Theory
Best Home Furnishings/Décor Store
Upsy-Daisy
Runners-up: GoodThings, Haus Theory
Best Jeweler
Runners-up: White Bear Jewelers
Best Kitchen Store/Specialty Foods
Runners-up: Kowalski’s Markets, The Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company
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Best Doggy Daycare/Kennel
Runners-up: Goldwood Kennels, All Star Pet Hotel & Day Care
Best Law Firm
TIE GDO Law, Sheila J. Kelly Law Firm, LLC
Runners-up: Fleming Law Firm
Best Learning/Tutoring Center
Runners-up: Frassati Catholic Academy
Best Place for Kids’ Activities
Runners-up: White Bear Area YMCA, White Bear Dance Center
Best Private Preschool/Childcare
Runners-up: St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School, White Bear Montessori School
Best Senior Living Residence
Runners-up: Waverly Gardens, St. Andrew's Village
Best Veterinary Practice
Runners-up: Lake Animal Hospital, Birch Lake Animal Hospital
