Every July, Bellingham Alive launches the Best of the Northwest Contest, and invites folks to vote for their favorite local businesses. The categories range from best live music venue to best toy store. Best of the Northwest is the perfect opportunity for Bellingham-sters to support local businesses by voting for them, spreading the word about the contest, and perhaps even giving their favorite businesses a shout-out on social media.
In that vein, here is a list of businesses we’re excited to vote for this year. We’re proud to use this platform to shine a light on businesses that are owned (or co-owned) by people of color and/or women. Thanks for supporting local businesses with us!
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
- Best Live Theater- iDiOM Theater
- Best Live Music Venue- The Shakedown
FASHION & RETAIL
- Best Consignment Shop- Labels Consignment
- Best Boutique – Brazen Shop & Studio
- Best Jewelry Shop – Martini Metal Craft
- Best Sporting Goods- Backcountry Essentials
- Best Bookstore- Village Books
FOOD & DRINK
- Best New Restaurant- Otherlands
- Best Take-Out- Wanida Thai
- Best International Cuisine- Ambo Ethiopian Cuisine
- Best Bakery | Dessert Shop- Pure Bliss
- Best Burger- Brandywine Kitchen
- Best Mexican Restaurant- Mi Rancho
- Best Brewery- Wander Brewing
- Best Food Truck- Super Mario’s Taco Truck
- Best Breakfast- Home Skillet
- Best Fresh Produce- City Sprouts Farmers Market
- Best Caterer- Clara’s Canning Co
HEALTH & BEAUTY
- Best Fitness Center- Pure Fitness Martial Arts
- Best Yoga | Pilates Studio– 3 Oms Yoga
- Best Salon- Hair Art Studio
- Best Men’s Haircut- Bellingham Barbershop
- Best Physical Therapist- Core Physio
- Best Chiropractor – Murray Chiropractic
HOME & GARDEN
- Best Garden | Nursery- Gardens at Padden Creek
- Best Roofing Company- Nolan’s Roofing
KIDS
- Best Toy Store– Launching Success
BUSINESS | SERVICES
- Best Auto Repair Shop– Rising Sun Motors
- Best Creative Company- Shew Design
- Best Plumber- Spectrum Plumbing
- Best Attorney- Bundy Law Group