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

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2026

Best Place for Cocktails

Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe (1444 Front Porch Pl., Altoona) once again takes the cake for another year in the reader poll; the area establishment highlights seasonal and fan-favorite cocktail menus. Dive (333 Gibson St., Eau Claire) makes cocktails with high-quality ingredients and a range of low- to high-end alcohol pairings — perfect for any kind of libations connoisseur. River Bend Winery & Distillery (10439 33rd Ave., Chippewa Falls) celebrates the art of hand-crafted care with each cocktail they serve to locals and newcomers alike. —Evelyn Nelson