Celebrations are in order.
Welcome to your Best of Plymouth 2023 list! Each year we rely on your help identifying the local restaurants, services, shops and more that help define the community here in Plymouth. Your votes recognize the people behind the businesses, whether they’re familiar faces or newcomers making a difference in your day. So, without further ado, let’s celebrate!
Dining
Best Bakery
Runners-up: The Fox and Pantry, Wuollet Bakery
Best Bar, Brewery or Distillery
Runners-up: Luce Line Brewing Co., Rock Elm Tavern
Best Breakfast or Brunch
Runners-up: Peg’s Countryside Cafe, Benedict’s
Best Burger
Runners-up: Sunshine Factory Bar & Grill, Culver’s of Plymouth
Best Chicken Sandwich
Runners-up: Northern Taphouse, Chick-fil-A Plymouth
Best Desserts or Ice Cream
Runners-up: Sunshine Factory Bar & Grill, Culver’s of Plymouth
Best International Cuisine
Runners-up: Thai Table Restaurant, Plymouth Garden, La Cocina de Ana
Best Locally-Owned Coffee Shop
Runner-up: Brew Park Plymouth
Best Outdoor Dining Space
Runners-up: Rock Elm Tavern, Cowboy Jack’s Plymouth
Best Pizza
Runners-up: Latuff’s Pizzeria, Broadway Bar & Pizza
Best Plant-Based or Vegan Menu
Runners-up: Lucky Street, Nautical Bowls
Best Restaurant
Runners-up: Rock Elm Tavern, OAK Eatery
Best Restaurant for a Power Lunch
BLVD Kitchen & Bar
Runners-up: Crisp & Green, Nautical Bowls
Best Takeout or Curbside Service
Runners-up: Sunshine Factory Bar & Grill, OAK Eatery, Plymouth Garden
Abode
Best Builder
J Brothers Design – Build – Remodel, Inc.
Runners-up: Bergeron Homes & Development, Cinergy Homes & Remodeling, Gonyea Custom Homes
Best Carpet and Flooring Store
Runners-up: Floors of Distinction – FOD STUDIO, Flooring Investments since 1976, UB Hardwoods & Flooring
Best Home Cleaning Service
Runner-up: Zerorez of Minnesota
Best Home Decor and Furniture Store
Runners-up: Schneiderman’s Furniture, Abode & Co.
Best Landscape Design Service
Runners-up: David’s Lawn Service, Quality Lawn Care & Landscaping Service
Best Lawn Service
Runners-up: Anderson Lawn, Kenlawn
Best Locally-Owned Hardware Store
Hamel True Value Building Center
Runners-up: LeVahn Bros. Plumbing and Hardware Hank, Ace Hardware
Best Garden Center
Runners-up: Gregor Farm & Greenhouse, Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery, Otten Bros. Garden Center & Landscaping
Best Remodeler
J Brothers Design – Build – Remodel, Inc.
Runners-up: Boyer Building Corporation, Cinergy Homes & Remodeling
Best Senior Living Residence
Runners-up: Amira Choice Plymouth, Cornerstone Assisted Living & Memory Care
Self-Care
Best Barbershop
Runners-up: Christopher J Salon, Urban Eve
Best Boutique Fitness or Yoga Studio
Runners-up: Orangetheory Fitness, CorePower Yoga
Best Med Spa
Runners-up: Gr8Skin MedSpa, Simonson’s Salon & Spa
Best Place for a Manicure and Pedicure
Runners-up: Zen Nails, Simonson’s Salon & Spa
Best Salon Spa
Runners-up: Reflect Salon, Simonson’s Salon & Spa
Wellness
Best Chiropractic Practice
Runners-up: Lake West Chiropractic & Natural Health, Plymouth Spine and Health Center
Best Cosmetic Dentistry Practice
Runners-up: Metropolitan Prosthodontics, Harbor Dental
Best Dental Practice
Runners-up: Ostrem Dental, Bay Creek Dental
Best Dermatology Practice
Runners-up: Zel Skin & Laser Specialists, Lakes Dermatology
Best Eye Care Practice
Runners-up: Plymouth Vision Center, Four Seasons Eye Care
Best Family Medicine Practice
Runners-up: Park Nicollet Clinic Plymouth, Northwest Family Clinics
Best Holistic Wellness Practice
Runners-up: Buzzella Massage, Lake West Chiropractic & Natural Health
Best OB-GYN Practice
Runners-up: Haugen OB/GYN, OBGYN West
Best Orthopedic Practice
Summit Orthopedics: Plymouth Clinic
Runners-up: Allina Health Orthopedics, Twin Cities Orthopedics Plymouth
Best Orthodontic Practice
Runners-up: Kottemann Orthodontics, Minnesota Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Practice
Runners-up: Children’s Minnesota Partners in Pediatrics Primary Care Clinic, Wayzata Children’s Clinic
Learning
Best Dance Studio
Runners-up: Esteem Dance, Fitness & Tumbling, Just For Kix
Best Preschool Program
The Goddard School of Plymouth
Runners-up: Primrose School of West Plymouth, Providence Academy, Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center
Pet Care
Best Pet Boarding or Daycare Service
Runners-up: Camp Bow Wow, Fur Baby Barn
Best Dog-Friendly Establishment
Runners-up: Rock Elm Tavern, Luce Line Brewing Co.
Best Dog Park
Runner-up: Plymouth Dog Park
Best Pet Grooming Service
Runners-up: Central Paws, Fur Baby Barn
Best Veterinarian Practice
Runners-up: Rockford Road Animal Hospital, Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital
Services
Best Accounting
Barton Walter & Krier, Business Cents (tie)
Runner-up: Wiitala Tax Services
Best Law Practice
Runners-up: Brutlag, Trucke & Doherty, P.A., Elliott Law Offices, P.A., Mundahl Law, PLLC.
Shops
Best Apparel Boutique
Runners-up: Abode & Co., Lily Foster
Best Florist
Runners-up: The Wild Orchid, Candlelight Florist, Gifts & Flower Delivery
Best Gift Shop
Runners-up: Patina, Curated Boutique
Best Jewelry Store
Runners-up: Continental Diamond, Jewelry World
Leisure
Best Park, Open Space or Beach
Clifton E. French Regional Park
Runners-up: Parkers Lake, Baker Park Reserve
Best Place for a Date Night
Runners-up: Luce Line Brewing Co., Plymouth Grand 15
Best Place for Family Activities
Runner-up: Clifton E. French Regional Park
Best Place for an Outdoor Adventure
Clifton E. French Regional Park
Runner-up: Baker Park Reserve
Best Place to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
Hilde Performance Center
Runners-up: Excelsior Bay, Parkers Lake, Plymouth Creek Playfield Park
Best of the West Metro
Best Golf Course
Runners-up: Baker National Golf Course, Shamrock Golf Course
Best Music School
Runner-up: Medina School of Music
Best Private School
Runners-up: Heritage Christian Academy, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School
Best Outdoor Skating or Hockey Rink
Klapprich Park & Field
Runners-up: Plymouth Creek Park, Plymouth Ice Center
Discover Minnesota
Best Hiking or Biking Trail
Luce Line Regional Trail
Runners-up: Superior Hiking Trail, Clifton E. French Regional Park
Best Live Theater
Runners-up: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Yellow Tree Theatre
Best Music Venue
Runners-up: Hilde Performance Center, The Armory
Best Nordic Ski Trail or Alpine Hill
Baker Park Reserve, Lutsen Mountains (tie)
Runner-up: Afton Alps
Best Wedding Venue
Runners-up: Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Lafayette Club, Millennium Garden
