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My Personal Favs in the Lakes Area!

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Places I love in the lakes area!
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Healthcare (general and specialized)

 
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Voted Best of  the Lakes Area in the Echo Press for 2021, 2022, and 2023! Check them out for your hearing health needs from baseline hearing tests, to hearing aids and hearing aid repair, to hearing protection!
Legacy Hearing Centers
 
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Hands down my favorite healthcare people. So many options, up front pricing, and people who REALLY CARE about you and your healthcare. They are awesome! Voted Best of  the Lakes!
WELL & Company PLLC

Beauty

 
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Knowledgable, fresh, and fun! Great color options as well!
Studio C Salon
 
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They do beautiful wedding hair and make up!
Ella's Salon
 
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Jill really knows her color and is AWESOME with curls!
JIVE hair studio

Food to cook (AKA grocery stores!)

 
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Love Elden's! They have an awesome app that is so easy to use while saving money AND they really support local schools and organizations. That's my favorite part! 
Elden's Fresh Foods
 
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YUMMERS. If you like meat this is your place. D-lish-us. Yum. 
Lake Country Meats: Best Butcher Shop in Alexandria, MN

Food to experience (restaurants!)

So many to choose from! We try to spread out our dining out dollars, but there are still always some that standout, so, while you can't go wrong literally anywhere in Alexandria, these are our absolute favorites. 

 
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Absolutely delicious steak and can't miss the garlic toast! Yummy!
Angelina's Restaurant & Bar | Alexandria, MN
 
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Their chicken and ribs are delicious! Also really love their quesidilla's and nachos. 
Welcome to Fat Daddy's Bar & Grill - Garden Center Lanes
 
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Delicious elevated food! This isn't your ordinary meal!
Pike & Pint Grill - Alexandria, MN
 
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Oh. My. Goodness. Delicious homecooking style of food. I love their entire menu but there's something different about their tator tot hotdish that I just can't get enough of! Looking for homecooking? Try Jan's Place. You'll be back again… and again… ... 
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We have tons of options for Mexican cuisine in the lakes area but this is one of my favs. Delicious every single time.
Rancho Viejo MN
 
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Delicious homestyle Mexican dishes with a great atmosphere! Also a delish margarita if that's your thing! :)
Casa Jalisco

All about the wheels (car care!)

 
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Good prices and honest people! 
Swanstrom Auto Repair
 
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Knowledgable, quick, and friendly!
Plaza Tire & Auto
 
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Quick to get in when you need!
Pomp's Tire Service
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Clothing

 
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Very helpful boutique clothing store! Dressier clothes and shoes as well as accessories. Check them out!
Bon Jos Boutique & Tanning
 
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Cute casual clothes, gifts, and accessories!
Magpie