Best of the Chippewa Valley

Reader Polls

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2022

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2023

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2024

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2025

Best Place for a Mocktail

The mocktail trend continues, and they only keep getting better. In first place for the second time, Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe (1444 Front Porch Place, Altoona) serves up creative concoctions you won’t even know are alcohol-free. Reboot Social (220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire) placed second once again this year with their simple, yet satisfying, mocktails. New to the top three, and in third place, The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen (402 Graham Ave., First Floor, Eau Claire) offers fun alcohol alternatives to ensure everyone can enjoy their social time and sobriety. —Stephanie Nesja