Kowalski's White Bear Lake was the second Kowalski's Market. Opened in 1986 in what was formerly a Red Owl store (located at the intersection of White Bear Avenue and Highway 61 on the western shore of the lake), it's one of the very few places you can actually sit with a cup of coffee and watch the sun rise that isn't a private home. Because of its proximity to the water, many boaters, whether they rent seasonal slips or dayboats, find Kowalski's to be the perfect place to grab the makings of a picnic or other provisions for their excursions.