Best of Anacortes 2022
A supplement to the Anacortes American
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Best of Anacortes
March 16, 2022
Each year, Anacortes American readers vote on which businesses they think deserve the honor of being named the Best of Anacortes. We received a total of 19,257 votes in this year’s Best of Anacortes contest! Check out who made it to the top of the list. Winners are listed in bold, with finalists alphabetical underneath. © 2022 Anacortes American 901 Sxth St., 360-293-3122 news@goanacortes.com Editor Colette Weeks Layout: Briana Alzola Content: Benjamin Leung, Sophia Heit Ads: Duby Petit, John Williams 360-416-2175
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Special Categories Best New Business Bakerview Fitness Center Details LLC Town Hall Marketing
Best Event
Anacortes Arts Festival Anacortes Farmers Market Summer Concerts at Seafarers Park
Best Customer Service I know here at Western Bud we definitely try our best to give back to the community as much as we can. It feels kind of cool to be recognized for that. It feels good to serve the community, you know? – Ely Beeson, Manager, Western Bud
Most Community Minded Western Bud 6th Street Hair Co GERE-a-DELI
Ace Hardware The Store in Anacortes Les Schwab Tire Center
Best Nonprofit Organization
Anacortes Family Center Soroptomist International of Anacortes A Simple Gesture – Anacortes
We provide essential services and show community investment is worthwhile. – Dustin Johnson, Director, Anacortes Family Center
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Food, Drink, Fun Asian Food
Clam Chowder
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen MaMa Wing Pear Thai Cuisine
Bob’s Chowder Bar A’Town Bistro Anthony’s At Cap Sante Marina
Baked Goods
Coffee
The Store in Anacortes Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe Donut House
Breakfast
Dad’s Diner Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe Mary Ann’s Kitchen
Cafe
Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe Island Cafe Mary Ann’s Kitchen
Catering
GERE-a-DELI Dad’s Diner Gaiya Chef
Strawberry Bay Coffee Co Moka Joe Coffee House / Penguin Coffee (TIE) Starbucks
We make good products and roast our own coffee. We roast two pounds at a time making it artisan. We put a lot of time into our beans – very time consuming. It takes 20 minutes for two pounds and we do this all day long. I grew up here so I’ve always been part of community. ...The employees are local girls. – Libby Hallman, Owner, Strawberry Bay Coffee Co.
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Best of Anacortes
Fish & Chips
The Brown Lantern Bob’s Chowder Bar Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery
Hamburger
The Brown Lantern Adrift Restaurant Vagabond Station
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Mexican
Agave Taqueria Frida’s Gourmet Mexican Cuisine El Jinete Mexican Restaurant
Outdoor Dining
Anthony’s At Cap Sante Marina 13moons Restaurant Secret Cove
Pizza
You can be yourselves here. Everyone’s different and you’re loved either way and accepted, and it’s just a fun place to come and be yourself and meet other people. – Jamie Lynn, Manager, Brown Lantern
Village Pizza Papa Murphy’s Pizza Factory
Sandwich
GERE-a-DELI The Brown Lantern The Store in Anacortes
Ice Cream
Seafood
Mad Hatter’s Ice Cream Fidalgo Fudge Co. Lopez Island Creamery
Adrift Restaurant 13moons Restaurant Anthony’s At Cap Sante Marina
Lunch
Specialty Foods
GERE-a-DELI Adrift Restaurant The Brown Lantern
Fidalgo Fudge Co. Anacortes Oil & Vinegar Bar Salt & Vine – Cheese & Wine Bar
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Tavern / Lounge
The Brown Lantern Union Tavern – Local 902 The Wheelhouse Sports Bar and Grill
Vegetarian
Drink Your Veggies Adrift Restaurant GERE-a-DELI
Thank you for your vote
WINNER
FOR BEST SEAFOOD, BEST OUTDOOR DINING, AND BEST HOTEL/MOTEL!
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Best Goods
Antique Store
Bookstore
Alley Cat Antiques The Predecessors Thrifty Kitty
Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse Watermark Book Co
Clothing
Art Gallery
Blackberry Lane Boutique J Slocum Marine / Island Styles (TIE) Tides of Anacortes
Scott Milo Gallery Depot Arts Center
Thank you for your vote for
BEST MASSAGE and BEST COSMETIC SKIN CARE Say YES to ME TIME at the Award-winning Apothecary Spa.
WINNER
Thank You, anacorTes!
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Home Auto Boat Business Since 1951
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360-293-5158 Scottrichards.com
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insurance to meet your needs
209755-1
1116 12th Street
320 E. Fairhaven Ave. - Burlington 419 Commercial Ave. - Anacortes 360-299-2112 - TheApothecarySpa.com
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Flower Shop
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Gift Shop
Fidalgo Flowers & Co Buer’s Floral & Vintage Garden House Creative
The Johnson Manor Boxes and Bears The Red Snapper
Gardening Supplies
Grocery Store
Ace Hardware Sebo’s Hardware & Rental
Harold’s Market The Market at Anacortes Safeway
Thanks BEST COFFEE!
801 21st Street • 360-293-2158
Thank you, Anacortes, for voting us Best Hotel/Motel • Multiple Indoor/Outdoor Event Spaces • Panoramic Rooftop Venue • Popular Happy Hour • Award Winning Full Service Spa
WINNER
419 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221
877-370-0100 • 360-299-1400 www.majesticinnandspa.com
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Hardware Store
Ace Hardware Frontier Building Supply Sebo’s Hardware & Rental
Jewelry Store
Burton Jewelers Camwood Jewelers Elisabeth’s Cottage By the Sea
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Marine Chandlery West Marine J Slocum Marine
Nutrition
Anacortes Health & Nutrition Lotus Natural Health Center The Market at Anacortes
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Our Sincere Thanks!
We’re so proud to be considered the Best Bank in Anacortes! 833.367.2687 | 801 Commercial Ave.
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Pharmacy
Walgreens Rite Aid Safeway Pharmacy
Recreational Cannabis Western Bud Anacortes Cannabis Salish Coast Cannabis
Thrift Store
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Toys
Lil’ Tugs Children’s Boutique Boxes and Bears The Red Snapper
Wine Seller
Compass Wines Salt & Vine – Cheese & Wine Bar The Store in Anacortes
Soroptomist Thrift Shop Pacific Northwest Thrift Shop Thrifty Kitty
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AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY
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Best Services
Assisted Living
Auto Parts Store
Auto Body Work
Auto Repair
Lighthouse Memory Care Chandler’s Square Retirement Community Rosario Assisted Living
Dunton’s Body Shop Anacortes Automotive Zap Pro Lube & Brakes
O’Reilly Auto Parts Les Schwab Tires Piston Service
Zap Automotive & Pro Lube Anacortes Automotive WesPaul’s Automotive
Best Clothing Finalist! Best
Thank you, Anacortes! 714 Commercial Ave., Anacortes (360) 293-3211 • www.facebook.com/nwislandstyles
WhenYou Look Good,You Feel Good. Unique Women’s Clothing ~ Shoes ~ Accessories 2014489
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Bank
Computer Repair
Bank of the Pacific Banner Bank Heritage Bank
CompuMatter, LLC Anacortes Computer Services Anacortes Computer Smarts
Car Wash
Blue Cow Carwash Bubba Sudz
Chiropractor
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Cosmetic Skin Care
Dr. Derek Klier Chris Frost Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Dr. David Cox
The Apothecary Spa Jilian G. Salon Rosario Skin Clinic
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN ANACORTES!! We are very honored to have been selected as one of the Top 3 of Anacortes’ Best. What an honor to be selected 3 years running now in the category of Best Home Builder in Anacortes!! As we round the corner and are coming up on our 9th year in business in the Anacortes Community we are touched by your continual support! We appreciate all of you for working with us through these last couple of challenging years with Covid, supply chain issues, and inflation. We have enjoyed taking on many Custom Homes, Spec Homes, Remodels, and Commercial projects on a continual basis over the years.Through your support we have become an established General Contractor that is recognized for its quality of work and established relationships in the community. We pride ourselves in these relationships and give back whenever the opportunity presents itself. We are blessed by the success that has been bestowed on us in this AMAZING town that we call home.These blessings would not be possible without our dedicated Management Staff and Employees as well as our loyal Subcontractors and Vendors that make up our Keystone Family. We look forward to many years to come building Houses that become Homes… for Friends that become Family. Wishing you all a blessed Year. Sincerely, Kristopher Yaun
Keystone Building Services Best Home Builder 909 26th Street – Anacortes
keystonebuilding.com
WINNER
209699-1
360-588-4189
Voted Best Dentist 2018-2022
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Convenience Store We enjoy what we do and I think it’s a place people want to come to, which is something most people don’t usually say about going to the dentist. – Nick Wilson, Owner, Sound Dentistsry
The Store in Anacortes Swinomish Markets Rosario Market
Dentist
Sound Dentistry Mountain View Dental Center Dr. Philip W. Madden, DDS
Dry Cleaner / Laundry
Thrifty Cleaners of Anacortes Econo-Wash Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Thankful to serve Anacortes and surrounding communities
Family owned and operated since 1970
Derek A. Klier Doctor of Chiropractic
Anacortes Chiropractic Center
1017 7th Street, Anacortes • 360-293-6611
Best of Anacortes
Furniture, Accessories and Window Coverings Gae’s Drapery Tracy’s Furniture The Predecessors
WINNER
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We are very personalized and every job we do is very customized. All of our customers become our friends and we love working in our community. – Jen Dunton, Owner, Gae’s Drapery
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Blackberry Lane Boutique
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Haircut
6th Street Hair Co Jilian G. Salon Profiles Salon
Health Club
Thrive Community Fitness Bakerview Fitness Center Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center
Home Builder
We do really good work and we’re kind of known for our relationships that we have with our clients, For the most part, the majority of our relationships are ongoing. When we’re done building people’s homes, we stay in contact for years to come. –Kris Yaun, Owner, Keystone Building Services LLC
Keystone Building Services LLC Kreider Construction Inc Strandberg Construction
2022! S.I. of Anacortes is an all-volunteer organization of women dedicated to helping other women, children and families. The continued support of our community with salable donations and purchases from our Thrift Shop enables us to better serve the needs of our community and globally since 1948. Our shop is located at 1107-3rd Street in Anacortes. Please visit our website: soroptimistanacortes.org or our Facebook Page for current days and hours of operation. 210292-1
Members of Soroptimist International of Anacortes
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Hotel / Motel
Majestic Inn & Spa Nantucket Inn Swinomish Casino & Lodge
House Painting
North West Colors Painting Details LLC A Good Painter
Insurance Agency
360.293.7571
907 6th St. • 6thStreetHairCo.com
209995-1
Scott Richards Insurance Michael Mast – State Farm Insurance Agent RIS Insurance Services
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Investment Advisor
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Moorage Facility
Gary L. Thramer – Edward Jones Steven W. Rutz – Edward Jones Barrett Financial LLC
Cap Sante Marina Anacortes Marina Enterprises Skyline Marine Center
Landscaping
Proscapes Gonzales Landscaping & Maintenance Simply Yards Landscape and Design
Massage Therapist
Nail Salon
Washington Nails American Nail & Spa Nails by Kenna
The Apothecary Spa Natural Solutions Massage Balanced Life Spa
Thank you for your vote Anacortes 1010 22nd Street, Anacortes
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kreiderconstruction.com
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Pet Grooming
Clean and Clip Grooming Pet Place Market Smarter Than Your Dog
Plumbing Company The Plumbing Guys, Inc Anacortes Plumbing Design Right Plumbing
We are celebrating our second year in business! Thank you to all of our members for their continued support! If you haven’t come in for a preview yet, Call us at (360) 899-0229 to schedule! 2801 Commercial Avenue, Suite A Anacortes BakerviewFitness.com 360-899-0229
Thank you very much for your votes!
Gae’s Drapery Gae & Jen Dunton 360-708-6189 We Design, Measure, Fabricate & Install Custom Draperies • Valances • Roman Shades • Bedspreads • Pillows • Cushions Large Fabric & Trim Selection HunterDouglas Blinds & Shades Decorative Hardware jen@gaesdrapery.com www.gaesdrapery.com Anacortes, WA 98221
Natural Solutions Health & Wellness Therapeutic, relaxation, and deep tissue massage. Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching. Introduction to essential oils as natural remedies Call (360) 661-2429 to book your session today! 1809 Commercial Avenue, Suite 202,Anacortes www.NaturalSolutionsHealth.com www.Facebook.com/runswithoils 360-661-2429
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Property Management
Windermere Property Management American Dream Real Estate Anacortes Property Management
Real Estate
Team Kelli Lang Real Estate Agent Kristine Stultz, RE/MAX Gateway Windermere Solutions: Gina Davis
Rental Service
We’ve been doing this for a long time. We pride ourselves on providing our expertise in real estate, educating our clients, helping our first-time homebuyers, having a really good grasp on the market, and kind of being all things real estate. – Kelli Lang, Owner, Team Kelli Lang Real Estate
Sebo’s Hardware & Rental Birch Equipment Rental & Sales Diamond Rentals Anacortes
Supporting Anacortes since 2009 Gary L Thramer, AAMS® Financial Advisor
360-293-5567
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
209686
Gary Thramer, Financial Advisor; Hollie Brand, Sr Branch Office Administrator; Hannah Johnson, Branch Office Administrator
812 Commercial Ave Anacortes, WA 98221
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Tax Preparation Firm
WINNER
Williams & Nulle PLLC CPAs Anacortes Tax Services Furin & Co
I think that most of our clients understand that it’s a relationship that we take very seriously, and that we are not just interested in numbers — that we’re also interested in the people that we serve. – Patricia Anderson, CPA, William & Nulle PLLC CPAs
Hometown Favorite for over 50 Years!
Thanks for voting us BEST PIZZA 19 years in a row! THE WHEELHOUSE BAR
WINNER
Best of Anacortes Finalist
Thank you to our valued customers who have supported us through the years! 360-293-7847
807 Commercial • Anacortes Visit us on facebook
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Tours
Island Adventures Anacortes Kayak Tours Deception Pass Tours
Vision Center
Island Optometry Island Eye Physicians-Surgeons Dr. Kenneth R. Ellis, MD
Veterinary Services
Whistle Veterinary Clinic Anacortes Animal Hospital Fidalgo Animal Medical Center
We’ve been here for a really long time. Our ownership as well as a number of our crew members have families that they’re raising here in Anacortes. We’re very invested in our community. ... On top of that, we really care for the whales and the wildlife in our own backyard, so really pushing for the best available science and teaching everybody from around the world how great our region really is and how beautiful it is and how important it is to preserve what we have here in our backyard. Jessica Plier, Office Manager, Island Adventures
Thank You Anacortes for Your Vote for Best House Painting!
• We only use the best paints (Only the Best) in a two-coat process where required. • We use high quality caulking with lifetime warranty and or 45-55 year warranty. • On exteriors we prime raw wood areas with resin bonding primers then back roll. with paint prior to spraying. • On exteriors, we caulk all soffits, batting, trim seams, soffit vents, and entryways. • We do not get over spray in areas where it does not belong. • On exteriors, we back roll paint before or after application (where necessary).
Bonded & Insured 5 Star rated on Facebook & Google License #DETAIL*812JT 256-499-6705
• We re-nail all loose siding, where appropriate, at no charge. • We can replace damaged trim or siding. • We leave your jobsite cleaner than when we arrived. • DETAILS LLC offers a 5-year conditional labor warranty. • We are All happy to help. • We are a Tobacco and drug free workplace. • WE CARE!!
detailsllcpainting.com
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Thanks for voting! And congratulations to all the winners!
Swinomish h Markets M k Best Convenience Store
Salish Coast Company Best Recreational Marijuana
Thank you Anacortes! Warning: This product may have intoxicating effects. May be unlawful outside of Washington. There may be health risks with consumption of this product. Should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Marijuana may impair concentration, coordination and judgement. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery while under the influence. Only for adults, 21 or older. Keep out of reach of children.