Out on highway 5, on the east side of town, they recently put in a strip mall with only one store; a liquor store. However, the ideas of what else to put in that area are swarming.
It’s been confirmed that a Kline Bank is coming in but I’ve also heard the rumors of Perkins and a KFC. Possibly an IHOP too?
Waconia could use a few new restaurants. Between Pizza and Subs, we don’t really have a lot of variety. However, the addition of more stores/resturants out there kind of makes me sad.
Does anyone know a good roofer in the Waconia area? I have looked through Yahoo Local but it’s hard to know who to choose when it’s just a web listing. Have you had good experiences or bad? Share them and help others find good quality roofing companies in the Waconia area.
I personally am looking for a roofer for a smaller house. I’ve contacted five companies so far and gotten three free quotes. Some I’ve been impressed with others not so much. But then again, I’ve just met them briefly, I haven’t had a roof replaced.
If yo could share your roofing recommendations or stories below that’d be great.
I have to say that Younsteads/ Waconia Goodyear is a great fix it shop. I take my car there whenever I have an issue and they always have time open. You can call ahead, or email, for an appointment, but it doesn’t have to be far out. I’ve called on my way home before and they said “Bring it on in.”
They do everything from oil changes to fixing AC, replacing tires, belts and pretty much anything you need. They even have a tow truck if you need it. Plus they have great hours. Open from 7-7 Monday-Friday and shorter hours on Saturday. Closed Sundays. It’s really nice to have a shop that expect me to take time off work to get in.
I recommend Youngsteads as they are a good group of people and do great work.
Younsteads/ Waconia Goodyear is located just off highway 5 next to the Marathon station at the stoplight.
43 Hwy. 5 West
Waconia, MN 55386
Phone: (952) 442-1967
Fax: (952) 942-1643
I’m putting out the request for a company that can come fix/seal our asphalt driveway. 🙂
I think ours just needs to be sealed, but I don’t really know any good local companies. Our driveway could probably be completely re-done, but sealing it should be good for a few years.
Any recommendations?
I’m looking for suggestions on local companies to aerate my lawn. We thought of dethatching but think we’ll start with aeration. We called Scotts and TrueGreen but are wanting a few more opinions.
Thoughts?
The 1st Street Bakery is now open and I’m so excited. I made my first visit today and it’s very nice. New, clean and full of doughnuts. Who could ask for more?
They must have a meeting area somewhere, but I didn’t see it. I could hear a crowd of people, but they weren’t up front. So if you are going to have a social event, it might be worth giving them a call.
I only got one doughnut, and a milk, and it was great. I’m not sure how much a doughnut costs as I wasn’t paying attention to that. I was to busy looking around.
Some may thing that the Mackenthun’s bakery is a real bakery, but nothing in a grocery store can match the atmosphere and quality of a real bakery doughnut.
Now I don’t have to drive to Chaska or fantasize about a good morning doughnut. I guess that’s a bad thing though as it’s way to close and I’ll have to hold myself back from visiting daily.
Info from the business card:
1st Street Bakery – The Sweetest Place in Waconia!
Timothy Larson – Owner/Operator
37 First Street West
Waconia, MN 55387
Phone: 952-442-9010
Retail and Wholesale Opportunities Available
With all the snow we’ve had in the past, and now with all the melting and re-freezing, the chances of getting in an accident are a bit higher. That’s where HEI Collision Center comes in. They give out free insurance claims and, if you choose them, they do great work.
My wife got rear-ended the other week, no not related to snow, and HEI was able to get us a quote right away. You just stop by and and they’ll take a look at it. They even faxed it in to the insurance agent for us and gave us car rental information.
We ended up going with HEI to do all the repair and they did a great job. The rear bumper looks as good as new now and I’d go back to them if we needed any other work.
Have you had to use HEI Collision Center or any other local body shops?
HEI Collision Centerf
200 West Main Street
Waconia, MN 55387
Phone: 952-442-1123
Fax: 952-442-7462
Opening March 3rd is Supper Thyme USA. Supper Thyme USA is much like Lets Dish or one of the many other meal making places. You sign up, create your menu and then go in. They’ll supply all the ingredients and help you make everything. Then, you take it home and when you are ready, cook it. All the hard work is done. Usually the only things left are cooking and eating.
My wife has done Lets Dish and it’s worked out well. No only is it easy, but you end up trying new things. More than likely she’ll show up at Supper Thyme USA soon.
Supper Thyme USA
1309 Oak Avenue
Suite 116
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-1539
(over by Papa Murphy’s)
D’Vincis has always intrigued us but we never took the time to try it. So on Sunday I stopped in and got some great food to go.
We ordered pasta and it was very good. It also came with soup and garlic bread and we had plenty of leftovers. Other choices include pizza, fettuccine, ravioli, spaghetti, burgers and more. They didn’t have any take home menus available so I think that about covers it. 🙂
You can do eat in, take out or get delivery. They even have a buffet and I think a Sunday brunch. I can’t believe we didn’t check it out sooner. Our first impression is that this is one great restaurant.
Davinci’s Italian Restaurant
540 S Elm St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-2171
I haven’t checked out all the bars in town because I stopped after Hoppers. It’s located next to the movie theater and it has some great burgers.
We were told by a friend to check them out and we are so glad we did. The burgers are big and delicious. You can even call ahead and get them to go. We often order them to go and then enjoy them while watching TV.
Granted you can also stay and have some drinks. It is a bar of course. 🙂
They have other menu items too like fries, onion rings, chicken, walleye, cream cheese wantons and so much more. I’m hungry just thinking about it.
The atmosphere has always been nice and the service very friendly. Check them out, if even just for burgers.
Hoppers Bar & Grill
119 S Olive St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-1149