This March, we’re celebrating the finalists for the Best of Maple Grove 2023 readers’ poll.
In January, we invited readers to reflect on the very best Maple Grove has to offer and place their votes in our annual Best of Maple Grove poll. Now, we’re pleased to introduce you to your finalists (listed in alphabetical order). Stay tuned for the July/August Best of Maple Grove 2023 issue where the winners will be revealed.
Dining
Best Breakfast or Brunch
- The Original Pancake House
- The Village Inn + Granite City Food & Brewery
- 3 Squares Restaurant
Best Bakery
- Great Harvest Bread Co.
- Nadia Cakes
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
Best Desserts or Ice Cream
- Crumbl Cookies
- Nadia Cakes
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
Best Bar, Brewery or Distillery
- Brick & Bourbon
- Malone’s Bar & Grill
- Omni Brewery & Taproom
Best International Cuisine
- El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
- Lotus Maple Grove
- Sawatdee Thai Cuisine
Best Locally-Owned Coffee Shop
- Annabelle House MN
- Daily Dose Cafe and Espresso
- Kingdom Coffee
Best Outdoor Dining Space
- Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar
- The Highlander at Rush Creek Golf Club
- The Lookout Bar and Grill
Best Plant-Based or Vegan Menu
- Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar
- Crisp & Green
- Grabbagreen
Best Restaurant
- Biaggi’s
- Malone’s Bar and Grill
- Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse
Best Restaurant for a Power Lunch
- Café Zupas
- Crisp & Green
- Malone’s Bar and Grill
Best Takeout or Curbside Service
- Biaggi’s
- Lotus Maple Grove
- Malone’s Bar and Grill
Best Burger
- Brick & Bourbon
- Malone’s Bar & Grill
- Rock Elm at The Grove
Best Chicken Sandwich
- Malone’s Bar and Grill
- The Highlander at Rush Creek Golf Club
- 3 Squares Restaurant
Best Pizza
- Angeno’s Pizza and Pasta
- Frankie’s Chicago Style Pizza
- Punch Pizza
Abode
Best Builder
- Hanson Builders Inc
- J Brothers Design – Build – Remodel, Inc.
- JP Brooks Builders
Best Carpet and Flooring Store
- Carpet Country Carpet One Floor & Home
- Floors of Distinction
- Grand Design Floors
- The Tile Shop
Best Home Cleaning Service
- Divine Shine Cleaning Company
- Empower Washers
- J&K Brightness
- MaidPro
Best Home Decor and Furniture Store
- Becker Furniture & Mattress
- DMP Furniture
- Furniture Manor
Best Interior Design Firm
- Pinnacle Interior Designs
- Shelly’s Interior Concepts
- Zestful Design
Best Landscape Design Service
- LADC Companies
- Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery
- Stronger Escapes LLC.
Best Lawn Service
- CB Services Lawn, Landscape & Irrigation
- LADC Companies
- West Metro Lawn Care & Snow
Best Locally-Owned Hardware Store
- Ace Hardware
- Jerry’s Do it Best Hardware
- Levahn Brothers Plumbing & Hardware Hank
Best Garden Center
- Fair’s Nursery
- Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery
- Malmborg’s Garden Center
Best Remodeler
- Huge Improvements
- J Brothers Design – Build – Remodel, Inc.
- Mav’s Construction and Remodeling Inc
- Neighborhood Building-Remodeling
Best Senior Living Residence
- Applewood Pointe of Maple Grove at Arbor Lakes
- Arbor Lakes Senior Living
- SilverCreek on Main
Self-Care
Best Barbershop
- Talisman Hair Studio
- Willow Salon
- 18/8 Men’s Salon
Best Boutique Fitness or Yoga Studio
- Burn Boot Camp
- Jazzercise
- Orangetheory Fitness
Best Med Spa
- Belladerm MedSpa
- Spavia Day Spa
- Woodhouse Spa
Best Place for a Manicure and Pedicure
- Beaute’ Contour Nail Lounge
- Van’s Nail & Spa
- Woodhouse Spa
Best Salon Spa
- Simonson’s Salon & Spa
- Willow Salon
- Woodhouse Spa
Wellness
Best Allergy Practice
- Advancements In Allergy and Asthma Care, Ltd.
- Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.A.
- HealthPartners & Park Nicollet
Best Chiropractic Practice
- Broman Chiropractic & Wellness Center
- Northwood Chiropractic and Wellness
- The Wellery Chiropractic
Best Cosmetic Dentistry Practice
- Arbor Lakes Dental
- Brook West Family Dentistry
- Grove Health Dental
Best Dental Practice
- Arbor Lakes Dental
- Brook West Family Dentistry
- Grove Health Dental
Best Dermatology Practice
- Associated Skin Care Specialists
- Clarus Dermatology
- HealthPartners & Park Nicollet
Best Eye Care Practice
- Bass Lake Family Eye Care
- Northwest Eye
- Pearle Vision
Best Family Medicine Practice
- Allina Health Maple Grove Clinic
- HealthPartners & Park Nicollet
- Voyage Healthcare
Best Holistic Wellness Practice
- Bloom into Balance: Craniosacral Therapy
- Maple Grove Family Chiropractic
- The Wellery Chiropractic
Best OB-GYN Practice
- Clinic Sofia OBGYN, PA
- Oakdale OBGYN
- OBGYN & Infertility
Best Orthopedic Practice
- Summit Orthopedics
- TRIA Orthopedics Maple Grove
- Twin Cities Orthopedics with Urgent Care Maple Grove
Best Orthodontic Practice
- Accorde Orthodontists
- Kottemann Orthodontics
- TC Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Practice
- Children’s Minnesota Partners in Pediatrics Primary Care Clinic
- Laganis Pediatric Dentistry
- South Lake Pediatrics
Learning
Best Dance Studio
- Dancin On Broadway
- Escalate Dance & Theatre Studio
- Jazzercise
- The Dance Complex
Best Preschool Program
- Step By Step Montessori Schools
- St John’s Lutheran School and Preschool
- St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church
Best Swim School or Lessons
- Anoka-Hennepin Community Education
- Foss Swim School
- Maple Grove Community Center
Pet Care
Best Pet Boarding or Daycare Service
- ADOGO pet hotels
- All Seasons Canine Country Club
- Red Barn Pet Retreat
Best Dog-Friendly Establishment
- Brew Park Plymouth
- Omni Brewery & Taproom
- 3 Squares Restaurant
Best Dog Park
- Brew Park Plymouth
- Dog Park at Fish Lake Regional Park
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
Best Pet Grooming Service
- Bubbly Paws
- Red Barn Pet Retreat
- Shaggy Dog Grooming
Best Veterinarian Practice
- Corcoran Pet Care Center
- Heritage Animal Hospital
- North Paws Veterinary Clinic
- VCA Animal Wellness Center of Maple Grove
Services
Best Accounting
- Barton Walter & Krier
- Bayerkohler & Graff, Ltd.
- Jenson & Co.
Best Family Photographer
- Bobeedy Photography
- Julie Chappell Photography
- Makally Photography
Best Home Inspector
- Built To Last Inspections LLC
- Peace of Mind Home Inspections
- Rock Solid Home Inspections
Best Law Practice
- Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd.
- Mundahl Law
- The Law Offices of Brian E. Stevens, PA
Best Mortgage Company
- Edge Home Finance Corporation
- First Class Mortgage
- Mortgages Unlimited
Shops
Best Apparel Boutique
- Apricot Lane Boutique
- EVEREVE
- Leela & Lavender
Best Florist
- Donato’s Floral
- Maple Grove Floral
- The Wild Orchid
Best Gift Shop
- GoodThings
- Patina
- The Woods
Best Jewelry Store
- Goldwear Jewelers
- Jared
- Mark Michael Diamond Designs
Best Specialty Kitchen or Foods Store
- GoodThings
- Love That Olive
- Lunds & Byerlys
Leisure
Best Park, Open Space or Beach
- Central Park of Maple Grove
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
- Fish Lake
Best Place for a Date Night
- Biaggi’s
- Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar
- Malone’s Bar & Grill
- Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse
Best Place for Family Activities
- Central Park of Maple Grove
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
- Maple Grove Community Center
Best Place for an Outdoor Adventure
- Central Park of Maple Grove
- Eastman Nature Center
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
Best Place to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
- Maple Grove Community Center
- The Lookout Bar and Grill
- Town Green Park
Best of the West Metro
Best Golf Course
- Baker National Golf Course
- Edinburgh USA
- Pheasant Acres Golf Course
- Rush Creek Golf Club
Best Speciality Athletic Store
- Dave’s Sport Shop
- Lettermen Sports
- Maple Grove Cycling
- TC Running Company
Best Music School
- Rogers School of Music
- Schmitt Music
- StudioRoe
Best Theater Program
- Bunce Performing Arts
- Maple Grove Senior High School
- Yellow Tree Theatre
Best Private School
- Providence Academy
- St John’s Lutheran School and Preschool
- St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church
Best Outdoor Skating or Hockey Rink
- Central Park Ice Skate Loop
- Elm Creek Elementary School
- Kerber Park
Discover Minnesota
Best Campground
- Baker Park Reserve
- KOA
- Whitewater State Park
Best Hiking or Biking Trail
- Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
- Superior Hiking Trail
- Three Rivers Park District
Best Live Theater
- Bunce Performing Arts
- Orpheum Theatre
- Yellow Tree Theatre
Best Museum
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Minnesota History Center
- Science Museum of Minnesota
Best Music Venue
- The Armory
- The Lookout Bar and Grill
- Town Green Park
Best Nordic Ski Trail or Alpine Hill
- Buck Hill
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
- Lutsen Mountains
Best Resort or Lodge
- Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior
- Grand View Lodge
- Great Wolf Lodge
Best Wedding Photographer or Videographer
- Chapel Video Production
- Eric Vest Photography
- Justin Cox Photography
- Vick Photography
Best Wedding Venue
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
- Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens
- Rush Creek Golf Club
- The Hutton House