Though I may be biased, I like to say that Woodbury is truly one of the best communities in the metro area. From excellent schools—three of which rank in the top 10 high schools in the state—and good governance, to its convenient location near the Twin Cities as well as the state border, plus its excellent shops, local business owners and eateries, Woodbury has a lot going for it.
Though you will find repeat favorites, you will also notice some newcomers. So here they are—your top picks that make Woodbury home.
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Food and Restaurants
Best Takeout / Curbside
- Angelina’s Kitchen
- The Tavern Grill
- Tamarack Tap Room
Best Outdoor Dining
- The Tavern Grill
- Tamarack Tap Room
- The Wick*
Best Restaurant
- Angelina’s Kitchen
- The Tavern Grill
- Crave
Best Tavern / Bar / Brewery
- The Tavern Grill
- Tamarack Tap Room
- O’Malley’s Irish Pub
Best Breakfast
- Keys Café & Bakery
- Woodbury Café
- Ze’s Diner
*Formerly T. Morris Pub and Grill at Prestwick.
Home and Gardens
Best Builder
- Custom One Homes
- Creative Homes
- Cardinal Homebuilders
Best Remodeler
- Ispiri
- J&J Remodelers LLC
- Cardinal Remodelers
Best Interior Designer
- Pomegranate Designs
- Interior Impressions
- Merriment
Best Landscape Designer
- Warner’s Outdoors Solutions
- Northwoods Landscaping and Design
- Ispiri
Best Nursery / Garden Center
- Gertens, Inver Grove Heights
- Whispering Gardens, Cottage Grove
- Frattallone’s Ace Hardware
Best Senior Living Residence
- Saint Therese of Woodbury
- Oak Meadows Senior Living
- Woodbury Senior Living
Best Home Furnishings / Décor Store
- HOM Furniture
- Schneiderman’s Furniture
- The Woods
Health and Wellness
Best Fitness Studio / Yoga Studio / Gym
- Life Time
- Woodbury YMCA
- Orangetheory Fitness
Best Dental Practice
- Woodbury Dental Care
- Salute Dental
- Park Dental
Best Orthodontic Practice
- Henseler & Kocian Orthodontics
- Horton Orthodontics
- Dunn Orthodontics
Best Chiropractic Practice
- Woodbury Family Chiropractic
- Woodbury Spine Wellness Center
- ChiroWay
Best Pediatric Practice
- Central + Priority Pediatrics
- M Health Fairview Clinic, Tamarack
- Family Achievement Center
Best Eye Practice
- St. Paul Eye Clinic
- Associated Eye Care
- Woodbury Eye Care Clinic
Best Dermatology Practice
- Dermatology Consultants
- Pinnacle Dermatology*
- My Dermatologist, Inver Grove Heights
Best Medspa
- Radiance Medspa
- Midwest Facial Plastic Surgery
- Ideal Image
Best Salon / Spa
- Spalon Montage
- Salon Ultimo
- Salon Elite
*Formerly SkinSpeaks Advancements in Dermatology and Spa M.D.
Shops and Retail
Best Apparel Boutique
- Mainstream Boutique
- Francesca’s
- Primp
Best Gift Shop
- Patina
- Kowalski’s Market
- The Woods
Best Florist
- Sweet Peas Floral
- Woodlane Flowers
- Kowalski’s Market
Best Specialty Foods / Kitchen Store
- Kowalski’s Market
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Dorothy Ann Bakery & Café
Kids and Family
Best Doggy Daycare / Kennel
- Hudson Road Animal Hospital
- Paws Unleashed
- Animal Inn Pet Resort and Spa, Lake Elmo
Best Private Preschool / Childcare
- New Life Academy
- St. Ambrose of Woodbury Early Childhood Education Center
- Primrose School of Woodbury
Best Law Firm
- Meshbesher & Spence, Oakdale
- Baumann Law Office
- Sjoberg & Tebelius, P.A.
Best Veterinary Practice
- Hudson Road Animal Hospital
- Woodbury Animal Hospital
- Valley Creek Road Animal Hospital
Best Learning / Tutoring Center
- Sylvan Learning of Woodbury
- Peace of Mind Early Education Center
- Mathnasium
Best Place for Kids’ Activities
- Woodbury Parks and Recreation
- HealthEast Sports Center
- Woodbury YMCA