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Macaroni KID Cherry Valley Family Favorite Awards Winners!

Cherry Valley's Most Loved Businesses for Kids & Families.

By Toni Hill - Cherry Valley Publisher February 11, 2024

It has been such an honor to host our annual Macaroni KID Family Favorite Awards, recognizing the most loved businesses for kids and families in the Cherry Valley, WA area! We had phenomenal feedback and so many fantastic Monroe, Duvall, and Carnation businesses were nominated by Cherry Valley families! I'd like to extend a big thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for your favorite family-friendly businesses in the Cherry Valley Area!

Every single business that was nominated and voted for deserves a huge "Congratulations!". We LOVE how much families love your Cherry Valley businesses - we have an incredible community here in Washington! There were hundreds of nominations and votes. You let us know your go-to places to entertain, enrich, exhaust, and take care of your kids and families. And we agree — they are awesome!

Once again, thank you to all the businesses that contribute to our Cherry Valley community, and for their hard work year-round on creating family-friendly atmospheres that help bring the community together while finding family fun throughout the community!

Now, for the moment you've been waiting for...

2023 Macaroni KID Cherry Valley Family Favorite Awards Winners:


πŸ† Best Antique Store

Country Collections


πŸ†Best Artist/Crafter

Gale Johansen


πŸ† Best Art Classes/Lessons

Art Spot Studio


πŸ† Best Auto Repair

We have a 2 way tie!! TDC Automotive & Accurate Auto Service 


πŸ† Best Bakery

Grateful Bread


πŸ† Best Kept Secret

La Pasadita


πŸ† Best New Business (opened within last 12 months)

Cranes on Main


πŸ† Best Birthday Party Venue (Kids)

Jump, Rattle, & Roll


πŸ† Best Book Store

We Be Book'n


πŸ† Best Breakfast

Highway 2 Fusion


πŸ† Best Brewery

Valley House Brewing Co. 


πŸ† Best Cupcakes/Cookies/Cakes

Mrs. Quadri's Bakery 


πŸ† Best Charity (Family focused)

Take The Next Step 


πŸ† Best Coffee Shop

The Rustic Cabin Coffee 


πŸ† Best Craft Supply Store

Ben Franklin 


πŸ† Best Dance Studio 

IGNITE Dance Carnation 


πŸ† Best Family Dentist 

Monroe Smiles 


πŸ† Best Farm 

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center


πŸ† Best Florist 

Duvall Flowers & Gifts 


πŸ† Best Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream Shop

C.C.'s 2.0 Espresso & Ice Creamery 


πŸ† Best Gym

Duvall Fitness


πŸ† Best Gymnastics 

Sky Valley Gymnastics & Cheer


πŸ† Best Hair Salon

Bella Couture Parlor 


πŸ† Best Horseback Riding Lessons

Triple Moon Equestrian 


πŸ† Best Indoor Play Place

Jump, Rattle & Roll 


πŸ† Best Library

Duvall Library 


πŸ† Best Martial Arts 

Master JI's Tae Kwon Do


πŸ† Best Movie Theater

Galaxy Theatre Monroe 


πŸ† Best Music Lessons

Hillside Academy, Noelle McCarthy, Strings 


πŸ† Best Orthodontist 

Dr. Mariana Orthodontics 


πŸ† Best Parent Date Night

Flavour Bistro 


πŸ† Best Park/Playground

Lake Tye


πŸ† Best Photographer (Family/Maternity/Newborn)

Sugarbelle Photography 


πŸ† Best Pizza 

Red Pepper Pizzeria 


πŸ† Best Preschool

Hillside Academy 


πŸ† Best Real Estate Agent

Jesse Fish


πŸ† Best Retail Favorites

Rustic Rose


πŸ† Best Restaurant

Benjarong Thai Restaurant


πŸ† Best Restaurant (Kid friendly)

IXTAPA


πŸ† Best Sports Program

Monroe Youth Football Association 


πŸ† Best Summer Camp

Art Spot Studio 


πŸ† Best Tween/Teen Programs

Art Spot Studio 


πŸ† Best Performing Arts

Duvall Performing Arts 


πŸ† Best Toy Store

Bricks & Minifigs 


πŸ† Best Veterinarian

Dr. Laura Veterinary Services 


AND, the business with the most overall votes is..... Ben Franklin!!! 


To all the nominees, we extend our sincerest gratitude for your participation and support. Stay tuned, as we'll be reaching out to each winner this week to provide you with your certificate, window cling, and an extra special congratulations. Thank you to everyone who participated, voted, and celebrated with us. Here's to another year of honoring the best of the best in our community!