Waconia Business Directory
From lakeside dining to estate wineries to places to stay — every Waconia business worth knowing, organized by what you're looking for.
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Restaurants & Cafés
Where to eat in Waconia, from lakefront dining to downtown breakfast.
🍺Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries
Wineries and house-brewed beer around Waconia.
🎯Things to Do
Movies, bowling, golf, events — entertainment options around Waconia.
🛠Local Services
Government services, salons, healthcare, and everyday essentials.
🛍Shopping & Grocery
Grocery stores, boutiques, hardware, and everyday shopping in Waconia.
🛏Lodging
Hotels and lakeside short-term rentals in and near Waconia.
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32 businesses
DININGIron Tap
Craft beer and barbecue, 38 taps, downtown
📍 140 W Main St, Waconia, MN 55387
BARSParley Lake Winery
Seasonal farm winery on a historic orchard
📍 8280 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia, MN 55387
BARSSchram Vineyards Winery & Brewery
Estate winery + brewery on rolling farmland
📍 8785 Airport Rd, Waconia, MN 55387
BARSSovereign Estate Winery
Lakefront winery on the north shore of Lake Waconia
📍 9950 N Shore Rd, Waconia, MN 55387
DININGLola's Lakehouse Eatery
Casual lakeside dining with a view
📍 318 E Lake St, Waconia, MN 55387
DININGEgg-Cetera Cafe
Mom-and-pop breakfast cafe
📍 241 E Frontage Rd, Waconia, MN 55387
DININGMocha Monkey
Downtown coffee shop with its own roastery
📍 115 S Olive St, Waconia, MN 55387
RETAILEmagine Waconia
Movie theater with power recliners and a bar
📍 101 W 1st St, Waconia, MN 55387
BARSGarage Bar & Bowl
Six-lane bowling alley with a bar and scratch kitchen
📍 16 W 1st St, Waconia, MN 55387
RETAILIsland View Golf Club
18-hole semi-private course, open to public play
📍 7795 Laketown Parkway, Waconia, MN 55387
RETAILCarver County Historical Society
Free county history museum and research library
📍 555 W First St, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESWaconia Public Library
Carver County library branch
📍 217 S Vine St, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESRidgeview Medical Center
Full-service hospital & clinics
📍 500 S Maple St, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESGreat Clips
Walk-in haircuts, online check-in
📍 769 Marketplace Dr, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESAldi Waconia
Grocery store, everyday low prices
📍 10620 10th St W, Waconia, MN 55387
RETAILAmeriVu Inn & Suites
Hotel off Highway 5 with indoor pool
📍 550 Cherry Dr, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESWaconia DMV / Deputy Registrar
Vehicle tabs, titles and DNR licenses
📍 222 W Main St, Waconia, MN 55387
THINGS TO DODeardorff Orchards & Vineyards
Apple orchard on an 1888 farm, open fall weekends
📍 8282 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia, MN 55387
DININGD'Vinci's Restaurant
Italian restaurant since 1986
📍 540 S Elm St, Waconia, MN 55387
DININGBode Gray's
Artisan pizza and Italian, downtown, since 2022
📍 125 W 1st St, Waconia, MN 55387
BARSThe Brass Hat
21+ speakeasy on Bode Gray's lower level
📍 125 W 1st St, Waconia, MN 55387
DININGGreen Fox Grille
Clubhouse grille at Island View Golf Club
📍 7795 Laketown Parkway, Waconia, MN 55387
DININGCulver's
ButterBurgers & frozen custard
📍 10710 10th St, Waconia, MN 55387
DININGCaribou Coffee
Two Waconia locations, one with a drive-thru
📍 851 Marketplace Dr, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESWaconia Public Schools (ISD 110)
Independent School District 110
📍 512 Industrial Blvd, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESJohnson Funeral Home
Funeral home in downtown Waconia
📍 141 1st St E, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESLakeview Clinic
Medical clinic on Highway 5, open Saturday mornings
📍 424 State Hwy 5 W, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESSafari Island Community Center
Indoor pool with a 175-foot slide, play structure, gym and track
📍 1600 Community Dr, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESWaconia Ice Arena
Open skate, open hockey and skating lessons
📍 1250 Oak Ave, Waconia, MN 55387
DININGPangea Cafe
Downtown breakfast and lunch, all-day breakfast
📍 37 W 1st St, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESMackenthun's Fine Foods
Full-service grocery with pharmacy and Caribou Coffee
📍 851 Marketplace Dr, Waconia, MN 55387
LOCAL SERVICESTarget
Target with CVS pharmacy, MinuteClinic and Starbucks
📍 875 E Main St, Waconia, MN 55387
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best restaurants in Waconia, MN?
- Iron Tap serves craft beer and barbecue downtown. Lola's Lakehouse is the lakefront option, with a patio on Lake Waconia. Pangea Cafe does breakfast and lunch downtown, D'Vinci's has been serving Italian since 1986, and Mocha Monkey is the downtown coffee shop. See the Restaurants category for the full list.
- What breweries and wineries are in Waconia?
- Three wineries: Schram Vineyards (west of town, which also brews its own beer), Sovereign Estate Wine (on the north shore of Lake Waconia) and Parley Lake Winery (seasonal, at Deardorff Orchards). Downtown's Waconia Brewing Co. closed in January 2026, and J. Carver Distillery announced it will close by the end of October 2026.
- Is there a hospital in Waconia?
- Yes — Ridgeview Medical Center is the regional hospital, headquartered in Waconia at 500 South Maple Street. It offers an emergency department, surgery, women's health, primary care, and specialty clinics for the broader Carver County area.
- Where is the DMV in Waconia, MN?
- The Waconia deputy registrar is at 222 W Main St, (952) 442-4038, open Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 5pm and Friday 7:30am to 1pm. It handles tabs, titles, registration and DNR licenses. First-time driver's licenses, renewals and REAL ID go to the Carver County License Center in Chaska.
- Is there a movie theater in Waconia?
- Yes. Emagine Waconia is at 101 W 1st St downtown. Every auditorium has leather power-reclining seats, seats are reserved online or in the app, and the theater bar serves cocktails, beer and wine.