Meet the people, places and businesses that were voted community favorites.
Our annual readers’ poll is a way for you, our community members, to show love and support for the people, places and businesses that make your lives better. You weighed in on your community favorites by voting throughout the month of January, and we shared our list of finalists online in March. And now, it’s finally time to present your favorite restaurants, shops, service providers, destinations and more. Whether you’re new to the area or just seeking some guidance, we hope this list of winners will help you discover something new and find the best of the best in whatever you’re looking for.
Without further ado, your 2023 winners!
Dining
Best Bakery
Runners-up: Wuollet Bakery, Breadsmith
Best Bar, Brewery or Distillery
Runners-up: Mr. Paul’s Supper Club, The Hilltop
Best Breakfast or Brunch
Runners-up: The Original Pancake House, The Lynhall
Best Desserts or Ice Cream
Runners-up: Edina Creamery, Crumbl Cookies
Best International Cuisine
Runners-up: Raag Progressive Indian Cuisine, Pajarito
Best Locally Owned Coffee Shop
Runners-up: Patisserie Margo, Café Cerés
Best Outdoor Dining Space
Runners-up: CōV, Pinstripes
Best Plant-Based or Vegan Menu
Runners-up: Agra Culture, Good Earth
Best Restaurant
Runners-up: CōV, Ciao Bella
Best Restaurant for a Power Lunch
Runners-up: sweetgreen, Agra Culture
Best Takeout or Curbside Service
Runners-up: Mr. Paul’s Supper Club, Crisp & Green, Snuffy’s Malt Shop
Best Burger
Runners-up: Mr. Paul’s Supper Club, Snuffy’s Malt Shop
Best Chicken Sandwich
Runners-up: Red Cow, Wooden Hill Brewing Company
Best Pizza
Runners-up: Davanni’s Pizza and Hot Hoagies, Pizzeria Lola
Abode
Best Builder
Runners-up: City Homes, Stonewood, LLC
Best Garden Center
Runners-up: Bachman’s, Gertens
Best Home Cleaning Service
Runners-up: Exclusive Services by MyGirls, Details & Dixon’s Home Services
Best Home Decor and Furniture Store
Runners-up: Foxwell Studio x Shoppe, Brooke & Lou
Best Interior Design Firm
Runners-up: Zimmer Design, Martha O’Hara Interiors
Best Landscape Design Service
Runners-up: Yardscapes, Inc., Bachman’s
Best Lawn Service
Runners-up: Quality Seasons, Organic Lawns by Lunseth
Best Locally Owned Hardware Store
Runners-up: Settergren Ace Hardware, Frattallone’s Hardware & Garden
Best Remodeler
Runners-up: New Spaces, City Homes
Best Senior Living Residence
Runners-up: Aurora on France, Vernon Terrace of Edina
Self-Care
Best Barbershop
Runners-up: Tonic Barber, Gent Cuts and Grooming, Sloane’s Beauty Bar
Best Boutique Fitness or Yoga Studio
Runners-up: Pure Barre, CorePower Yoga
Best Med Spa
Skin Artisans at Edina Plastic Surgery
Runners-up: Pure Lux Medspa, Lili Salon Spa
Best Place for a Manicure and Pedicure
Runners-up: Lili Salon Spa, Spalon Montage
Best Salon Spa
Runners-up: Lili Salon Spa, Sloane’s Beauty Bar
Wellness
Best Chiropractic Practice
Chiropractic Health & Wellness
Runners-up: 50th & France Chiropractic & Wellness, Health Architect
Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice
Runners-up: Hilger Face Center, Midwest Facial Plastic Surgery
Best Dental Practice
Runners-up: Edina Dental Care, Southdale Dental Associates
Best Dermatology Practice
Runners-up: Zel Skin & Laser Specialists, Pinnacle Dermatology
Best Eye Care Practice
Runners-up: Southdale Eye Clinic, Perspectives Vision Clinic, Sanderson Eye Clinic
Best Family Medicine Practice
Runners-up: Allina Health Centennial Lakes Clinic, France Avenue Family Physicians
Best Holistic Wellness Practice
Center for Collaborative Health
Runners-up: Advanced Health and Vitality Center, Orka Health and Wellness
Best OB-GYN Practice
Runners-up: Southdale ObGyn, OBGYN Specialists
Best Orthodontic Practice
Runners-up: Edina Orthodontics, Mint Orthodontics, Pan Orthodontics
Best Orthopedic Practice
Runners-up: TRIA, Summit Orthopedics
Best Pediatric Practice
Runners-up: Pediatric Services, Metropolitan Pediatrics
Learning
Best Dance Studio
Runners-up: Victoria Dance Productions, Corda Mór Irish Dance
Best Language Immersion Program or School
Normandale Elementary French Immersion School
Runners-up: Casa de Corazón, International Spanish Language Academy
Best Learning or Tutoring Center
Runners-up: WizEducators, Mathnasium
Best Preschool Program
Runners-up: The Berry Patch School, Especially for Children
Best Swim School or Lessons
Runners-up: Life Time Swim, YMCA
Pet Care
Best Dog-Friendly Establishment
Runners-up: Chuck & Don’s, Serge + Jane
Best Dog Park
Runners-up: Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park, Flying Cloud Drive Dog Park
Best Pet Boarding or Daycare Service
Runners-up: Pets Are Inn, Augusta Dog Training and Daycare
Best Pet Grooming Service
Runners-up: Bubbly Paws, Chuck & Don’s
Best Veterinarian Practice
Runners-up: Westgate Pet Clinic, Southdale Pet Hospital
Services
Best Family Photographer
Runners-up: Brooke Alexandra Photography, Dave Puente Photography, Little Bean Photography
Best Law Practice
Kallas Law Office, Monroe Moxness Berg (tie)
Runners-up: Taft
Best Mortgage Company
Bell Bank, Edina Realty Mortgage (tie)
Runners-up: Associated Bank
Shops
Best Apparel Boutique
Runners-up: Serge + Jane, Nani Nalu Beachwear Boutique
Best Florist
Runners-up: Arts & Flowers, Artistic Floral
Best Gift Shop
Runners-up: Bean + Ro, Serge + Jane
Best Jewelry Store
Runners-up: Continental Diamond, Van Guilder’s Goldsmith
Best Specialty Kitchen or Foods Store
Runners-up: Cooks of Crocus Hill, Lunds & Byerlys
Leisure
Best Park, Open Space or Beach
Runners-up: Bush Lake Beach, Lake Harriet
Best Place for a Date Night
Runners-up: Edina Theatre, Bojae’s Wine Bar
Best Place for Family Activities
Runners-up: Life Time Fitness, Edinborough Park
Best Place for an Outdoor Adventure
Runners-up: Lake Harriet, Bredesen Park, Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Best Place to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
Runners-up: Stone Arch Bridge, Centennial Lakes Park
Best of the West Metro
Best Golf Course
Runners-up: Interlachen Country Club, Edina Country Club
Best Music School
Runners-up: Songs With Sarah Music School, House of Music
Best Private School
Runners-up: Breck School, The Blake School
Best Outdoor Skating or Hockey Rink
Runners-up: Arden Park, Pamela Park
Best Specialty Athletic Store
Runners-up: Athleta, General Sports
Best Staycation Hotel
Runners-up: Hewing Hotel, Hotel Ivy
Best Summer Camp
Runners-up: Cathedral of the Pines Camp, Camp Sizzle Berry
Best Theater Program
Stages Theatre Company Summer Theatre Workshops
Runners-up: Chanhassen Musical Theatre Camp, Children’s Theatre Company Summer Camps, Guthrie Theater Summer Camps
Best Winery
Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery
Runners-up: Parley Lake Winery, The Winery at Sovereign Estate
Discover Minnesota
Best Campground
Runners-up: Lamb’s Resort & Campground, Tettegouche State Park, Whitewater State Park
Best Entertainment Venue
Runners-up: Target Field, First Avenue, Xcel Energy Center
Best Hiking or Biking Trail
Runners-up: Grand Rounds Scenic Byway System, Nine Mile Creek
Best Live Theater
Runners-up: Orpheum Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company
Best Museum
Runners-up: Walker Art Center, Science Museum of Minnesota
Best Music Venue
Runners-up: Dakota, The Armory, Xcel Energy Center
Best Nordic Ski Trail or Alpine Hill
Runners-up: Buck Hill, Afton State Park, Lutsen Mountains
Best Resort or Lodge
Grand View Lodge, Madden’s on Gull Lake (tie)
Runners-up: Bluefin Bay
Best Wedding Venue
Runners-up: Nicollet Island Pavilion, Bavaria Downs, The Depot
