Edina's readers went to the polls and crowned their favorites across food, home, health, retail, and services. The result is a comprehensive portrait of the local businesses — many with decades of history in the community — that make Edina one of the Twin Cities' most distinctive places to live and visit.

Food & Restaurants

  • Best Burgers — Red Cow (3624 W. 50th St.): certified Angus beef and a chickpea-based vegetarian option, plus approximately 36 rotating craft beers on tap
  • Best Bakery — Wuollet Bakery (3608 W. 50th St.): 70 years of Old-World charm and scratch-made goods
  • Best Tavern/Bar — Tavern on France (6740 France Ave. S.): build-your-own flatbread pizzas and a 200-guest patio with fountains and fire pits
  • Best Bartender — Amy Danielson at Edina Grill (5028 France Ave. S.): 14 years of consistent, personal service
  • Best Dessert Spot — The Cheesecake Factory (2715 Southdale Center): famous fresh strawberry cheesecake for more than 35 years
  • Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant — Edina Grill: mouse-shaped pancakes and attentive family service
  • Best New Restaurant — Agra Culture Kitchen & Press (3717 West 50th St.): chef-crafted fast-fine dining with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
  • Best Date Night Spot — Salut Bar Americain (5032 France Ave. S.): Francophile atmosphere described as 'fun, delicious and romantic'

Homes & Design

  • Best Interior Designer — KBI Design Studios (4800 Sunnyside Road): founded by lifelong Edina resident Katie Bassett in 2004
  • Best Builder/Remodeler — John Kraemer & Sons (4906 Lincoln Drive): four-time Best of Edina winner operating on a fully transparent, open-book basis
  • Best Home Retail/Furnishings — Gabberts Fine Furnishings by Design (3501 Galleria): an Edina landmark for over 40 years
  • Best Landscape Designer — Southview Design (2383 Pilot Knob Road): 37 years specializing in garden design and outdoor living spaces

Health & Wellness

  • Best Fitness/Yoga Studio — CorePower Yoga (7495 France Ave. S.)
  • Best Pediatric Clinic — Southdale Pediatric Associates Ltd. (3955 Parklawn Ave., Suite 200): 60 years with multigenerational patient families
  • Best Dental Clinic — Southdale Dental Associates (7373 France Ave. S., Suite 600): 40 years of 'gentle, compassionate care'
  • Best Orthodontist — Dr. Bradley Pearson (7450 France Ave. S., Suite 270): 'making Edina smile for over 55 years'
  • Best Eye Clinic — Edina Eye Clinic (3939 W. 50th St., Suite 200): 60-plus years including cataract surgery and laser vision correction
  • Best Medspa — Spalon Montage (3940 W. 50th St.): 20 years of full-service salon and spa offerings

Best of the Best

Food & Restaurants
Homes & Design
Health & Wellness

Retail

  • Best Coffee Shop — Peoples Organic (3545 Galleria): local vendors and rotating local art displays
  • Best Boutique — Corset Styling (5400 France Ave. S.): personalized style consultations
  • Best Jewelry Store — R.F. Moeller (5020 France Ave. S.): family business since 1951
  • Best Liquor Store — Edina Liquor (3943 W. 50th St.): over 1,000 wine varieties; municipal revenue benefits the city
  • Best Consignment Shop — Fashion Avenue (4936 France Ave.): fashion-forward resale boutique for 22 years
  • Best Foodie Shop — France 44 (4351 France Ave. S., Minneapolis): 'impeccable wine advice and top cheese pairings since 1959'
  • Best Shoe Store — Pumpz & Co. (3335 Galleria): hand-selected designer shoes and local jewelry

Editor's Picks

  • Best New Ethnic Restaurant — Nakamori Japanese Bistro (7101 France Ave. S., Suite 113): traditional Japanese fare with French and American influences
  • Best Act of Community Service — Sarah Miller: program distributing donated used ice skates to Edina area warming houses
  • Best Community Organization — Edina Garden Council: beautification efforts and educational gardening opportunities
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