Here are the results for the Issaquah Reporter’s Best of Issaquah 2021 contest.
Community category
Best Bike or Hiking Trail
1st: Poo Poo Point Trail
2nd: Issaquah – Preston Trail
3rd: Duthie Hill
Best Park
1st: Lake Sammamish State Park
2nd: Confluence Park
3rd: Beaver Lake Park (Sammamish)
Best Place for Sunset
1st: Issaquah Highlands Grand View Park
2nd: Poo Poo Point West Launch
3rd: Lake Sammamish State Park
Customer Service
1st: Suite B Hair & Skin Lounge
2nd: REI Issaquah
3rd: Marlow’s Jewelry – Debbie Marlow
Elected Official
1st: Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier
2nd: Mayor Mary Lou Pauly
3rd: Senator Mark Mullet
Hotel/Bed & Breakfast
1st: Issaquah Hilton Garden Inn
2nd: Homewood Suites of Issaquah
3rd: Salish Lodge and Spa
Kids’ Activities
1st: Cougar Mountain Zoo
2nd: Lake Sammamish State Park
3rd: Village Theatre & KidStage
Non-profit
1st: Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank
2nd: Eastside Baby Corner
3rd: FISH, Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Place of Worship
1st: St. Joseph Catholic Church
2nd: Eastridge Church of Issaquah
3rd: Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Teacher/School
1st: Mr. Coleman at Issaquah Valley Elementary
2nd: Jazmyne Johnston
3rd: Kimberly Goodman Grand Ridge Elementary
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Health and Fitness Category
Chiropractic
1st: Lifetime Wellness
2nd: Banic Chiropractic Clinic
3rd: Issaquah Family Chiropractic
Dentist
1st: Issaquah Premier Dental – Dr. Diana Wu
2nd: Sammamish Dental Center – Dr. Neda Goharkhay
3rd: Issaquah Dental Office – Dr. Ray Besharti
Eye Care
1st: Issaquah Eye Works
2nd: Virginia Mason Issaquah Clinic
3rd: Issaquah Vision Source
Fitness Center/Gym
1st: Transform Fitness
2nd: 425 Fitness
3rd: 24 Hour Fitness
Healthcare/Hospital/Clinic
1st: Swedish Medical – Issaquah Campus
2nd: Overlake Hospital Urgent Care
3rd: Virginia Mason Issaquah Clinic
Hearing Aids
1st: Costco Hearing Aid Store
2nd: Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
3rd: Swedish Audiology Services
Martial Arts
1st (tie): Mui Thai NAK2 Academy
1st (tie): Universal Energy Martial Arts
Pediatrician
1st: Swedish Medical Pediatrics
2nd: Representative Dr. Kim Schrier
3rd: Stacy Scott and Village Pediatrics
Physician
1st: Dr. Bizzy Riley – Naturopathic Clinic of Issaquah
2nd: Dr. Erica Esher
3rd: Dr. Megan Saunders – Cascade Integrative Medicine
Spa Services
1st: Suite B Hair & Skin Lounge
2nd: The Garage Massage
3rd: Pelage Medi Spa
Yoga
1st: Hot Yoga Experience
2nd: One Mind Yoga
3rd: Align 360
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Professional Services Category
Attorney/Law Firm
1st: Carson Noel, PLLC
2nd: The Pearson Law Firm
Automotive Care
1st: Morgan Motors
2nd: Integrity Automotive
3rd: Autoworks of Issaquah
Bank/Credit Union
1st: BECU
2nd: Banner Bank
3rd: First Tech CU
Barbershop
1st: Weldon Barber
2nd: Great Clips
Barista/Location
1st: Maria Beck – Issaquah Coffee Company
2nd: Mindi Knowlton – Bean Queens
Car Dealer
1st: Evergreen Ford, Lincoln & Chevrolet
Catering
1st: Agave Cocina and Tequilas
Daycare
1st: Issaquah Prep and Preschool
2nd: Gilman Montessori Academy
3rd: Learning Nest
Financial Planner
1st (tie): Diana Djuranovic – Edward Jones
1st (tie): Amber Trader – Edward Jones
3rd: Deb Seeley
Hair Salon
1st: Mint Salon
2nd: Megan Braden – from Suite B Hair and Skin Lounge
3rd: Salon Boulevard
HVAC
1st: Bob’s Heating and Air
2nd: Dick’s Heating and Air
Insurance Agent
1st: Marcele Dore – State Farm Issaquah Highlands
2nd (tie): Dana Russell – Farmers Insurance
2nd (tie): Bob Sickma
Learning Center
1st: SC Youth Enrichment, LLC
Nail Salon
1st: Wynn Nails
2nd: Issaquah Nails
3rd (tie): Gilman Nails
3rd (tie): Glamour Lash and Nails
New Business
1st: Formula Brewing
2nd: Enzo’s Bistro and Bar
3rd: The Well and Table
Pest Control
1st: Issaquah Pest Control
Pet Groomer
1st: The Wizard of Paws Pet Salon
2nd: Le Chic – Kandis Prescott
Real Estate
1st: The Cascade Team in Issaquah
2nd: John L Scott Issaquah – Bellevue
3rd (tie): Lynne Crane Real Estate
3rd (tie): Scott Gibbons
Senior Living Community
1st: University House
2nd: Sunrise Senior Living
Storage Facility
1st: Premier Storage Issaquah
2nd: Rowley Storage
Tire Store
1st: Big O Tires on Gilman
2nd: Issaquah Firestone on Gilman
Veterinary Clinic
1st: Alpine Animal Hospital
2nd: Issaquah Veterinary Hospital
3rd: Cobblestone Animal Hospital
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Restaurant Category
Asian
1st: The Dough Zone Issaquah
2nd: Macky’s Dim Sum
3rd: Chinoise at Grand Ridge Plaza
Bakery
1st: Nothing Bundt Cakes
2nd: Top Pot Doughnuts
3rd: Legendary Donuts
BBQ
1st: Stan’s Barbecue
2nd: Dickey’s BBQ Pit
3rd: Rhodie’s Smokin’ BBQ
Breakfast
1st: Issaquah Cafe
2nd: 12th Avenue Cafe
3rd: Jak’s Grill
Brewery
1st: Formula Brewing
Coffee Shop
1st: Issaquah Coffee Company
2nd: Bean Queens Espresso
3rd: Starbucks at Meadows
Dessert
1st: Nothing Bundt Cakes
2nd: Issaquah Coffee Company
3rd: Yum-E Yogurt & Espresso Bar
Family Restaurant
1st: Issaquah Café
2nd: Masa Mexican Kitchen and Cantina
3rd: Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
Fine Dining
1st: Jak’s Grill
2nd: Montalcino Ristorante Italiano
3rd: Fins Bistro at Village Theatre
Hamburgers
1st: Jak’s Grill
2nd: Triple XXX Root Beer
3rd: Sunset Alehouse
Indian Cuisine
1st: Bukhara Bar and Grill
2nd: Naan N Curry
3rd: Rajdhani Thali Restaurant
Italian Cuisine
1st: Montalcino Ristorante Italiano
2nd: Nicolino Ristorante Italiano
3rd: Enzo’s Bistro and Bar
Lunch
1st: The Boarding House at Gilman Village
2nd: Issaquah Cafe
3rd: Agave Cocina and Tequila
Mexican Cuisine
1st: El 42 Cantina
2nd (tie): Masa Mexican Kitchen and Cantina
2nd (tie): Las Margaritas
Pizza
1st: Flying Pie Pizzeria
2nd: Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
3rd: Formula Brewing
Takeout
1st: Noodle Boat Thai Cuisine
2nd: Orenji Sushi & Noodles
3rd: Sunset Alehouse
Tavern/Bar
1st: The Black Duck Cask and Bottle
2nd: Gaslamp Bar and Grill
3rd: Levitate Gastropub on Front Street
Thai Cuisine
1st: Noodle Boat
2nd: Bai Tong at Grand Ridge Plaza
3rd: Similian Thai Cuisine
Winery/Wine Shop
1st: Vino Bella Wine Bar
2nd: Capri Cellars
3rd: Wine Cellar Outlet
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Shopping Category
Cannabis
1st: Issaquah Cannabis Company
2nd: Supa Naturals LLC
Clothing
1st: Small Threads for Kids
2nd: Between Friends Consignment
3rd: Chico’s Boutique
Consignment
1st: Small Threads for Kids
2nd: Revolve Consignment
3rd: Between Friends Consignment
Flower Shop
1st: Countryside Floral and Garden
2nd: Molback’s Garden and Home
3rd: QFC Klahanie
Gift Store
1st: Lucky You at Gilman Village
2nd: Terra Bella Gifts – Issaquah
3rd: Art By Fire
Grocery/Convenience Store
1st: Trader Joe’s Issaquah
2nd: Issaquah Costco
3rd: QFC
Hardware
1st: The Grange Farm and Feed Store
2nd: Issaquah Home Depot
3rd: Lowe’s of Issaquah
Jewelry Store
1st: Marlow’s Fine Jewelry
Mall/Shopping Center
1st: Gilman Village Merchants
2nd: Downtown Issaquah – Olde Town
Pet Store
1st: Mud Bay
2nd: All the Best Pet Care
3rd: The Grange Farm and Feed Store
Speciality Store/Boutique
1st: Lucky Home at Gilman Village
2nd: Out of the Box Eco Store
3rd: Splendid Avenue at Gilman Village
