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From realtors and community banks to hospitals, pet groomers and car dealers, these local businesses keep our communities thriving with their top-notch services.
Best Florist (City)
Flowers for Dreams
1812 W Hubbard St.
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Delivering locally crafted flowers at honest prices, Flowers for Dreams also has mission at its heart, donating to a local charity with every bouquet purchased.
Best Florist (Suburbs)
The Flower Shop in Glencoe
693 Vernon Ave., Glencoe
This repeat winner creates stunningly gorgeous flower arrangements. As a little shop with a “small but mighty” approach, The Flower Shop says they’ve been blown away by all the support the North Shore has shown them over the past year.
Best Realtor (City)
Hayley Westhoff, Compass
As an award-winning and “Top 1% Producing Agent,” named by Chicago Association of Realtors and America’s Top 100 LLC, Hayley Westhoff is driven by a strong desire to exceed clients’ expectations and deliver results.
Best Realtor (Suburbs)
Keki Cannon, @properties
A lifetime resident in Wilmette, Keki Cannon’s familiarity with the North Shore along with her marketing expertise and creativity, will help you get to where you want to be in life from home search to sale.
Best Hospital (City)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 East Huron St.
Northwestern Memorial is an 894-bed academic medical center hospital that is the primary teaching affiliate for the Feinberg School of Medicine and has nearly 1,900 affiliated physicians representing virtually every medical specialty.
Best Hospital (Suburbs)
Evanston Hospital, Evanston
2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston
Evanston Hospital, opened in 1891, is a comprehensive acute-care facility and the nucleus of NorthShore University HealthSystem. Principal home to NorthShore Cardiovascular Institute and Kellogg Cancer Center, Evanston Hospital also offers a variety of surgical specialties.
Best Pet Grooming (City)
Ravenswoof Pet Grooming
1823 W Wilson Ave
Ravenswoof offers experienced, full service dog and cat grooming in the neighborhood of Ravenswood on Chicago’s North side of the city. Creating a custom grooming routine for you and your pet since January 2019!
Best Pet Grooming (Suburbs)
Wags on Willow, Northfield
300 Happ Rd., #107, Northfield
Wags on Willow strives to send you home with a healthy, happy, and well-groomed companion. Founded by Mary Bowler and her beloved pug, Sushi, 10 years ago, Wags’ mission is to deliver a premier pet salon experience focusing on quality customer service and personalized attention.
Best Car Dealer (City)
McGrath Lexus of Chicago
1250 W Division St
As the premier Mercedes-Benz dealership on the North Shore, Autohaus on Edens prides itself on putting the customer experience above all else.
Best Car Dealer (Suburbs)
Autohaus on Edens, Northbrook
1600 Frontage Rd., Northbrook
Autohaus on Edens is the chosen luxury auto dealer of drivers in Highland Park, Glencoe, Glenview, Winnetka, and the surrounding areas. Their premium facility has been meticulously designed to exceed the standards of their clientele and reflect the outstanding quality of the Mercedes-Benz name.
Best Movers
First Class Moving & Storage, Northbrook
3060 Commercial Ave., Northbrook
First Class Moving & Storage is a company committed to providing a high-quality move for a reasonable cost. Whether you are moving into a house, condo, office, apartment, or storage locker, First Class Moving & Storage has the crew and equipment to help.
Best Jewelry Repair (City)
Bryn Mawr Jewelry
5139 N Clark St
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Bryn Mawr Jewelry is a full-service jewelry store with a focus on bridal and custom designs, watch and jewelry repair, and top-rated customer service.
Best Jewelry Repair (Suburbs)
Lambrecht’s Jewelers, Wilmette
1131 Central Ave., Front 17, Wilmette
Located in Wilmette for 65 years, Lambrecht’s offers custom design, full-service repairs on jewelry and timepieces along with a wide variety of jewelry for every budget.
Best Handyman
Get Dwell, Winnetka
1046 Gage St., Winnetka
Get Dwell partners with neighborhood, family-owned hardware stores to help you repair and maintain your home with the most trusted local professionals and services in your area. Virtual appointments available!
Best Bank
Wintrust
231 S. LaSalle St.
Whether you’re opening a checking account for yourself, a first savings account for your child, or a loan for your business, Wintrust is a community stalwart offering personalized banking solutions and friendly service.
Best Personal or Business Coach
(en)Courage Coaching Chicago
7443 South Luella Ave.
(en)Courage Coaching was founded with the earnest goal of making career, leadership, and executive coaching financially and culturally accessible to folks across Chicago.
Best Financial Planner
Chicago Capital
135 S LaSalle St., Suite 4200
Chicago Capital is our readers’ favorite registered investment adviser (RIA), providing services tailored to their clients’ specific goals and circumstances. Chi-Cap was founded on the motto: “Putting clients first.”
Best Coworking Space (City)
WeWork
575 Lexington Avenue, 16th Floor
Founded in 2010, WeWork is dedicated to creating environments where people and companies can do their best work together. If you are looking to reimagine your workplace, WeWork has a solution.
Best Coworking Space (Suburbs)
A Space 2 Work, Wilmette
1218 Washington Ave, Wilmette
A professionally managed family business, A Space 2 Work is devoted to creating the best environment to foster a creative, comfortable and productive work environment.
Category Sponsor
Autohaus on Edens
What new developments or trends are you most excited about in your industry right now?
“The automotive landscape has seen a significant shift over the past two years. Online car sales have significantly increased giving buyers more options. We have seen the birth of a truly hybrid buying experience where the lines between the in store and online purchase process are blurred. Today’s customer has changed and so has our showroom. We are committed to helping customers in both arenas. With the introduction of Mercedes all electric EQS, we have welcomed lots of customers in for test drives to get to know their luxury options firsthand.
– Michael Rosengarden, President, Autohaus on Edens
Michael’s Top Service Picks
Fine Dining: Pomeroy
844 Spruce, Winnetka
This is my new favorite on the Northshore and a big part of the new dining renaissance in Winnetka. My pick last year was Sophia’s Steak, but this newcomer has stolen my heart. We love sitting at the bar and meeting friends for a glass of wine or dinner with our favorite bartender. I am a big fan!
Wellness: Body of Wisdom Yoga
I have been practicing yoga with Mia Cutler from Body of Wisdom Yoga for several years now. She launched an online yoga practice during the pandemic for 50+ yogis by 50+ yogis. After watching both her online offerings grow and her name change, she is still my go to yoga instructor in person and online. Mia is a real professional that has helped my flexibility and focus grow exponentially.
Casual Dining: Happ Inn
305 N Happ Rd., Northfield
Carlos is a longtime friend and terrific operator. His lunchtime menu is completely reliable, and his staff is always welcoming. We love the salmon salad – it is a healthy lunch item for me that I don’t feel guilty for ordering at least once a week to my office. I highly recommend dining in the restaurant as the local feel is classic and reliable.
Favorite Charity: A Safe Place
A Safe Place has been exactly that for thousands of women in Chicagoland. Their continued commitment to the women they serve is most admirable and the charity continues the focus to help women in crisis before, during and now after the pandemic era. I have been on the board for over a decade and our mission is ever increasing with the new Supreme Court decision that will undoubtedly affect the women that we serve.
Best Golf Instruction: Louis Sauer Golf
600 Waukegan Rd. #107, Northbrook
I have been working with Louis Sauer on my golf swing for many years. He is a competent and powerful instructor who has taken me out of my comfort zone and taught me things I didn’t know I needed and could not have done alone. I enjoy going to his facility to focus and get instruction and get lost in the supportive environment that he has created.
