Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the Lake Minnetonka 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 Lake Minnetonka 2024.
Stay tuned for our Best of Lake Minnetonka 2024 issue this July, when the winners will be revealed.
Dining
Best Bakery
- Red Bench Bakery
- Wuollet Bakery
- YoYo Donuts
Best Bar, Brewery or Distillery
- Back Channel Brewing Co.
- Excelsior Brewery Company
- Unmapped Brewing Co.
Best Breakfast or Brunch
- Benedict’s
- Hazelwood Food + Drink
- The Original Pancake House
Best Burger
- Maynards
- Red Cow
- Snuffy’s Malt Shop
Best Desserts or Ice Cream
- Adele’s Frozen Custard
- Licks Unlimited
- Lost Lake Creamery
Best International Cuisine
- Kai’s Sushi & Grill
- Macanda
- Yumi’s Sushi Bar
Best Outdoor Dining Space
- CōV
- Gianni’s Steakhouse & Seafood
- Maynards
Best Pizza
- Joey Nova’s Pizzeria Delicatessen
- Olive’s Fresh Pizza Bar
- Punch
Best Plant-Based or Vegan Menu
- Crisp & Green
- Peoples Organic
- The Grocer’s Table
Best Restaurant
- 6Smith
- CōV
- Gianni’s Steakhouse & Seafood
Abode
Best Carpet and Flooring Store
- Carpet Resources
- Excelsior Paint & Design Carpet One
- Innovative Flooring Design
Best Custom Home Builder
- Boyer Building Corporation
- Hendel Homes
- John Kraemer & Sons Inc.
Best Remodeler
- Boyer Building Corporation
- John Kraemer & Sons Inc.
- MDS Remodeling
Best Home Decor or Furniture Store
- Chazin Interiors
- General Store of Minnetonka
- Grace Hill
- The Sitting Room
Best Interior Design Firm
- Embellishments Design Studio
- Marceau Interiors
- Martha O’Hara Interiors
Best Landscape Design Service
- Outdoor Excapes
- Pleasant View Gardens
- Southview Design
Best Garden Center
- Bachman’s
- Otten Bros.
- Tonkadale Greenhouse
Best Senior Living Residence
- Deephaven Woods
- Lake Minnetonka Shores
- The Waters Senior Living
Self-Care
Best Barbershop
- 18|8 Wayzata
- Barbers Inn
- Flint the Barber
- Skipper Barber Shop
- Tony’s Barber Shop
Best Boutique Fitness or Yoga Studio
- Gypset Midwest Yoga
- Spirit of the Lake Yoga
- Tigerfit
Best Hair Salon
- Juut Salonspa
- Mérite House of Beauty
- Twiggs Salon
Best Manicure and Pedicure
- Excelsior Nails and Day Spa
- Lakeside Nails & Spa
- Luna Nails
- Twiggs Salon
Best Massage
- Fusion LifeSpa
- Läka Spa
- The Brost Clinic
Best Med Spa (must have licensed physician on site)
- InnerBeauty Med Spa & Laser
- LivSkin Medspa Laser
- Skingevity Med Spa
Best Spa (for skin care and body and beauty treatments)
- Fusion LifeSpa
- Haven Beauty Collective
- LivSkin Medspa Laser
Wellness
Best Chiropractic Practice
- Knewtson Health Group
- The Brost Clinic
- Vaida Wellness Center
Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice
- Kayan Plastic Surgery
- Mesna Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center
- Omni Cosmetic
Best Dental Practice
- Lake Minnetonka Dental
- Orono Dental Care
- West Lakes Dentistry
Best Dermatology Practice
- Lakes Dermatology
- Pinnacle Dermatology–Excelsior
- Zel Skin & Laser Specialists
Best Eye Care Practice
- Art of Optiks
- Northwest Eye
- Southwest Eye Care
Best Family Medicine Practice
- HealthPartners Park Nicollet
- Northwest Family Physicians
- Ridgeview
Best Holistic Wellness Practice
- Skingevity Med Spa
- The Brost Clinic
- Vaida Wellness Center
Best OB-GYN Practice
- Oakdale ObGyn
- OBGYN West
- Western OBGYN
Best Orthodontic Practice
- Anchored Orthodontics
- Kottemann Orthodontics
- Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics
- Ovation Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Practice
- Southdale Pediatrics
- South Lake Pediatrics
- Wayzata Children’s Clinic
Learning
Best Dance Studio
- Creo Arts & Dance Conservatory
- Dance Esteem
- Just for Kix–Minnetonka
Best Language Immersion Program or School
- Clear Springs Elementary Immersion
- Deephaven Elementary
- Excelsior Elementary
- Groveland Elementary
- Minnewashta Elementary
Best Learning or Tutoring Center
- Bartel Tutoring & College Advising
- Journey to Learning Tutoring
- Kay Tutoring
Best Preschool Program
- Mount Calvary Preschool
- St. Therese Catholic School
- The Goddard School–Minnetonka
Best Swim School or Lessons
- Foss Swim School
- Goldfish Swim School–Minnetonka
- Life Time
Pet Care
Best Dog-Friendly Business (Dining or Retail Venue)
- Back Channel Brewery
- Chuck and Dons
- Duke’s on 7
Best Dog Park
- Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
- Purgatory Park
- Susan E. Lurton Park
Best Pet Boarding or Daycare Service
- Fusion Pet Retreat
- Top Dog Country Club
- Woofington
Best Pet Grooming Service
- Amber Paws Pet Grooming
- Shampooch Grooming Salon
- Woofington
Best Veterinarian Practice
- Long Lake Veterinary Clinic
- Village Animal Hospital
- Westonka Animal Hospital
Shops
Best Apparel Boutique
- Evereve
- General Store of Minnetonka
- Ooh La La Boutique
Best Florist
- Bayside Just Because … Floral and Gifts
- Candlelight Florist, Gifts & Flower Delivery
- Lilia Flower Boutique
Best Gift Shop
- Five Swans
- Fleurish
- General Store of Minnetonka
- Ooh La La Boutique
Best Jewelry Store
- Graham Jewelers
- Gunderson’s Jewelers
- Wayzata Jewelers
Best Specialty Food or Kitchen Store
- General Store of Minnetonka
- The Abundant Kitchen
- The Grocer’s Table
Leisure
Best Beach, Open Space or Park
- Deephaven Beach
- Excelsior Beach/ Commons
- Wayzata Beach
Best Date Night Spot
- 6Smith
- CōV
- Gianni’s Steakhouse & Seafood
Best Outdoor Spot for Graduation Photos
- Excelsior Commons
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Noerenburg Memorial Gardens
Best Place for Family Activities
- Excelsior Commons
- Lake Minnetonka
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Best Venue to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
- Al & Alma’s
- Excelsior Commons
- Lafayette Club
Best of the West Metro
Best Alpine Hill or Nordic Ski Trail
- Baker Park Reserve
- Buck Hill
- Hyland Hills Ski Area
Best Biking or Hiking Trail
- Dakota Rail Regional Trail
- Luce Line State Trail
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Best Bridal or Formal Wear Store
- Annika Bridal Boutique
Best Family Photographer
- Jana Noonan Photography
- Memories in Time Photography
- Shari Fleming Photography
Best Financial Services (financial planners, wealth management, estate planning, etc.)
- Alerus
- Edward Jones-Mound
- RBC
- UBS
Best Golf Course
- Baker National Golf Course
- Deer Run Golf Club
- Lafayette Club
- Pioneer Creek Golf Course
Best Law Practice
- AND Law Offices PLLC
- Faegre Drinker
- Morrison Sund PLLC
Best Music School
- MacPhail Center for Music
- School of Rock
Best Outdoor Skating Rink
- Klapprich Park and Field
- Shirley Hills
- Thorpe Park
Best Private School
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s
- Breck School
- Providence Academy
Best Professional Theatre
- Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
- Guthrie Theater
- Ordway
Best Staycation Hotel
- Hotel Excelsior
- The Guest House
- The Hotel Landing
Best Summer Camp
- Camp Christmas Tree
- Lake Minnetonka Sailing School
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Trout Lake Camps
Best Wedding Photographer or Videographer
- Memories in Time Photography
- Russell Heeter
Best Wedding Venue
- Al and Alma’s
- Lafayette Club
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Best Winery
- Parley Lake Winery
- Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery
- Sovereign Estate
