Best of Anacortes 2022

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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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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2022

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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!

Claim a $20 Gift Card on our website good towards your first visit of $100 or more

Home Auto Boat Business Since 1951

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Get $25 off any spa package; mention code SKAGITBEST at booking.

360-293-5158 Scottrichards.com

Scot Buchanan • Sherri Bitterman • Nicole Schmidt Harmony Beebe • LeAnn Dawson • Joan Sommantico

insurance to meet your needs

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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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for voting us

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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.

Celebrating

Years

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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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Current hours Tues-Sat 10:30-5.

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7th & Commercial in Anacortes Toll-free: 888-293-6469 REGISTERED JEWELER

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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616 Commercial Ave. 10-5 Monday-Saturday

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293-7383 • 502 Commercial Ave • Anacortes gereadeli.com

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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.

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Members of Soroptimist International of Anacortes

Best of Anacortes

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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360-707-5588

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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

Best of Anacortes

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

210754-1

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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!

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