Read the results for the Best of Kirkland 2020
Monday, November 2, 2020 1:23pm
This year’s Best of Kirkland section is a little different this year— we are sharing the win results on our website! Thank you to all the readers who voted for their favorite people, places and things within the city of Kirkland for 2020.
Best of Kirkland 2020 offers you information into some of your neighbor’s favorite spots. Check out the full list of winners below, and remember to continue supporting each other in Kirkland whenever possible, especially this year.
ART & CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT
Best Art Gallery/Local Artist
Winner: Molly Schwartz
Second place: Ryan James Fine Arts
Runner up:Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery
Best Beach/Park
Winner: Marina Park
Second place: Juanita Beach
Runner up: Waverly Beach Park
Best Community Event
Winner: Kirkland Uncorked
Second place: Fourth of July
Runner up: Christmas Ships
Runner up: WINE WALK
Best Community Volunteer
Winner: Ryan James
Second place: Lynn Sandborn
Runner up: Rod Grahm
Runner up: Terri Fletcher
Best Family-Friendly Business
Winner: Acropolis
Second place: Mezcal Mexican Restaurant
Runner up: Bombaii Cutters
Runner up: Canvas
Best Indoor Recreation Center/Athletic Club
Winner: Columbia Athletic Club
Second place: LA Fitness
Runner up: Basecamp Sports Performance Club
Runner up: Shoot 360
Best Local Nonprofit
Winner: Homeward Pet
Second place: Attain Housing
Runner up: Kirkland Downtown Association
Best Organization to Join
Winner: Kirkland Chamber
Second place: Kirkland Eagles
Runner up: Kirkland Seahawks Booster Club
Best Performing Arts/Dance Center/Studio
Winner: Kirkland Performance Center
Second place: Studio East
Runner up: International Ballet Theatre
Best Place of Worship
Winner: Holy Family
Second place: Antioch
Second place: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Best Place to Work
Winner: Bombaii Cutters
Second place: Windermere Real Estate
Runner up: Nytec
Best Reason to live in Kirkland
Winner: Waterfront
Second place: Location
Second place: Smaller Community feel
Best School
Winner: Lake Washington High School
Second Place: Lake Washington Technical Institute
Runner up: Juanita High School
Best Teacher
Winners: Jennifer Olson, Kari Ely, Sarah Poulin, Steve Deligan
FOOD & DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS
Best Happy Hour
Winner: Cactus
Second place: Beach House bar & grill
Runner up: Brix
Runner up: QFC Beer and Wine bar
Best Ambiance:
Winner: The Slip
Second place: Como
Runner up: Le Grande
Runner up: Anthonys
Best Asian Restaurant
Winner: Isarn
Second place: Spicy Talk
Runner up: Great China
Best Bakery:
Winner: The French Bakery
Second place: DERU
Runner up: Factory Donuts
Best Bar
Winner: wilde rover
Second place: Beach Cafe
Runner up: The Lime
Best Breakfast/Brunch:
Winner: George’s
Second place: Couzin’s Cafe
Second place: Hectors
Best Burger
Winner: The Box
Second place: Burgermaster
Runner up: The Slip
Best Coffee/Tea Shop
Winner: urban COFFEE lounge
Second place: Mercury’s Coffee Co.
Runner up: Starbucks
Best Dessert:
Winner: Sirena Gelato
Second place: Lady Yum
Runner up: Alanya Cafe
Runner up: Burgermaster
Runner up: Coffee & Cone
Runner up: Shari’s Pies
Runner up: Sweet Cakes
Best Grocery Store:
Winners: Metropolitan Market, Trader Joe’s
Runner up: Fred Meyer
Best Italian Restaurant:
Winner: Cafe Veloce
Second place: Ristorante Paradiso
Runner up: Como
Runner up: Volterra
Best Lunch Restaurant:
Winner: Deru’s Market
Second Place: Acropolis, Jersey Mikes
Best Mexican Restaurant:
Winner: Cactus
Second Place: Plaza Garcia
Runner up: La Corona
Best Pizza:
Winner: Pagliacci Pizza
Second Place: Zeek’s Pizza
Runner up: MOD Pizza
Best Place for an Icy Cold Treat
Winner: Sirena Gelato
Second place: Dairy Queen
Runner up: Menchies
Best Place to Grab a Beer:
Winner: Chainline
Second place: The Game
Runner up: The Lodge
Best Seafood:
Winner: Anthony’s HomePort
Second place: Lynn’s Bistro
Runner up: Oto Sushi
Best Take out/Fast Food:
Winner: Burgermaster
Second place: Shake Shack
Runner up: I Love Teriyaki
Best Vegetarian/Plant-Based:
Winner: Homegrown
Second place: Cafe Happy
Runner up: Hb Bev Co
Best Wine List:
Winner: The Grape Choice
Second place: Delile Lounge
Runner up: NW Cellars
HEALTH & WELLNESS & SELF CARE
Best Acupuncture
Winner: Kangs
Second place: 7 Dragons, Atha Wellness, Cheryl Jackson, Dr. Johnson Family Acupuncture & Health, Dr. Andrei Mousasticoshivily ND MSc LAc, Eastwinds Acupuncture, Nicole, Seven Dragons
Best Chiropractor:
Winner: Better Back and Body
Second place: Energize Chiropractic + Wellness
Runner up: Dr. Paul Krause
Best Counselor/Therapist:
Winners: Beverly Brashen, Cynthia Seagar
Runner ups: Bradley Coutts, Guy Oram, Tanya Flanagin
Best Dentist:
Winner: Kirkland Familt Dentistry
Second place: Ryan Fox DDS
Runner up: Aimee Wong
Runner up: Dr. Bernard Pak at Kirkland Smiles Dental Care
Best Doctor:
Winner: Paul Krause
Second place: Dr. Lars Kaine
Runner up: Dr. Laurel Morrison
Runner up: Dr. Karen Sahota
Best Eye Care
Winner: Kirkland Vision Center
Second place: Washington Eye Association
Runner up: Juanita Vision
Best Fitness Center
Winner: Happy Hour by Marisa
Second place: Kutting Edge Fitness
Runner up: Orange Theory Fitness
Best Hair Salon/Barber
Winner: Bombaii Cutters
Second place: Bella Sirena
Runner up: Mermaid
Best Hairdresser
Winner: The Shop
Second Place: Kendal Miller
Runner up: Bombaii
Runner up: Diandra Davies
Best Mani-Pedi/Nail Salon
Winner: Lake Street Nail Bar
Second place: Juanita Nails
Runner up: b&B
Best Massage
Winner: Better Back and Body Advanced Wellness
Second place: Hand and Stone
Runner up: Still Spa
Best Medical Center
Winner: EvergreenHealth
Second place: Better Back and Body Advanced Wellness
Second place: Virginia Mason Medical Center
Best Physical Therapist
Winner: Kirkland Physical Therapy Houghton
Second place: ASCEND, Lee Poston, Matt at MTI
Best Spa/Services
Winner: Heathman
Second place: Still Spa
Runner up: Flawless
RETAIL & SHOPPING
Best Auto Dealership
Winner: Lee Johnson
Second place: Ford of Kirkland
Runner up: Eastside Subaru
Best Consignment/Thrift Store
Winner: Goodwill
Second place: Champagne Taste
Runner up: Ragamuffin’s, Value Village
Best Floral Shop
Winner: Fena
Second place: Safeway
Runner up: Metropolitan Market
Best Gift Store
Winner: Clementine
Second Place: Lady Yum
Second Place: The Ivy
Best Interior Furnishings
Winner: Birdcage
Second place: Fred Meyer
Runner up: Found Interiors
Best Jewelry Store
Winner: Lake Street Diamonds
Second place: Fred Meyer Jewelry
Runner up: Dynamic Designs
Best Men’s Clothing Boutique
Winner: Seattle Thread Co.
Second place: Asher Goods
Runner up: Absolutely Fabulous
Best Pharmacy
Winner: Bartells
Second place: Walgreens
Runner up: QFC
Best Shopping Center
Winner: Village at Totem Lake
Second place: Downtown Kirkland
Runner up: Kirkland Urban
Best Specialty Store
Winner: Higher Leaf
Second place: Everyday Athlete
Runner up: Evergreen Market
Best Women’s Clothing Boutique
Winner: Purpose Boutique
Second place: Via Lago
Runner up: Seduce
SERVICES
Best Apartment Complex
Winner: Mariner
Second place: 128 on State
Second place: Arete Kirkland
Second place: Villa Bonita Apartments
Best Assisted Living Facility
Winner: Merrill Gardens
Second place: Lakeview of Kirkland
Runner up: Madison House
Best Auto Body Shop
Winner: Kirkland Auto Body
Second place: Juanita Collision Center
Runner up: Dave’s
Best Bail Bonds Business
Winner: All City Bail Bonds
Best Bank
Winner: BECU
Second place: Washington Federal
Runner up: Wells Fargo
Best Contractor/Construction
Winner: Stark Construction
Second place: Northwest Remodeling LLC
Runner up: Rod Graham Handyman & Painting Services
Best Financial Advisor
Winner: Cory Shepard
Second place: Greens
Second place: Jenifer Sapel
Second place: Tim McFall
Best Heating and Air Business
Winner: Bob’s
Second place: MM Comfort Systems
Runner up: BelRed
Best Hotel/Lodging
Winner: Woodmark
Second place: The Heathman Hotel
Best Insurance Agent/Agency
Winner: First Rate Insurance
Second place: Allstate
Runner up: Greens
Best Landscaper/Lawn Care Business
Winner: Elander Pacific Landscape Services
Second place: Brediger Landscaping Company
Second place: RedSky Landscape and Design
Best Lawyer/Law Firm
Winner: Max Meyers Law PLLC
Second place: Kruger Beck
Second place: Pat Trudell
Best Mechanic/Auto Repair
Winner: Jays Auto Repair
Second place: Doug’s Auto Tune & Repair
Runner up: Juanita Firs 76
Best Mortgage Advisor
Winner: Wallick and Volk
Second place: Debbie Leviton – Caliber Home Loans
Runner up: Aaron Crossley
Best Pet Care/Grooming
Winner: Pup Scrub
Second place: Scruff and Fluff
Runner up: Juanita Hills Animal Hospital
Runner up: Pickles Playland
Best Photography Business
Winner: Amy Martino
Second place: SHG Photography
Runner ups: Ashley Littlefield, Badon Hill Group, Claudia Noelle Photography, Jennifer Findlay, Justin, Rick Takagi Photography
Best Place for Childcare
Winner: Bright Horizons
Second place: Kirkland Children’s School
Runner ups: Kiddie Academy of Kirkland, KinderCare Totem Lake, Lakeview Montessori
Best Plumbing Business
Winner: Element Plumbing
Second place: Brian the Plumber
Runner up: Jesse Allen
Best Professional Cleaning Service
Winner: Houghton 1 Hour Cleaner
Second place: Moss Bay
Runner up: Rain City Maids
Best Real Estate Agent
Winner: Terri Fletcher
Second place: Sheri Putzke
Runner up: Craig Gaudry
Best Senior Living Facility
Winner: Merrill Gardens
Second place: Aegis
Runner up: Lakeview of Kirkland
Runner up: Madison House Kirkland
Best Tutoring Center
Winner: Mathnasium
Best Veterinarian
Winner: Finn Hill Animal Hospital
Second place: Evergreen Veterinary
Runner up: Critter Doctor Animal Hospital
Runner up: Juanita Bay Vet