Danville dominated the 2026 rankings of the region's best businesses. See which ones made the cut.
Jul 14, 2026 11:27 am PDT
DANVILLE, CA — Twenty-six Danville businesses were honored in Diablo Magazine’s 2026 “Best of the East Bay ” Awards, more than any other Tri-Valley city.
Each year, the magazine asks its readers to vote on everything they like in the East Bay, from restaurants to museums to bars to barbershops.
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Here’s a list of all the Danville winners and their categories. See here for the full list of East Bay winners.
Blackhawk Chorus (Classical Performance Company)
Blackhawk Museum (Museum)
Rakestraw Books (Bookstore)
Danville Chocolates (Candy/Chocolate Shop)
Greenlight Driver Training (Driver Training)
Country Club Cleaners (Dry Cleaner; Danville & San Ramon)
Footwear Etc. (Independent Shoe Store; Danville & Walnut Creek)
Pacific Wealth Planning (Wealth Manager, tie)
Made to Fit (Tailor/Alterations)
Danville Brewing Co. (Burger)
Tellus Coffee (Coffeehouse; Danville & Walnut Creek)
Lottie's Creamery (Ice Cream; Danville & Walnut Creek)
Forbes Mill Steakhouse (Steak House)
Blossom and Root (Vegan Restaurant)
Hartz and West Salon (Blowout Bar)
Contra Costa Oncology (Cancer Care; Danville & Walnut Creek)
Diablo Dental Group (Dental Practice)
Current Salon (Hair Extensions)
The Art of Beauty Medispa (Med Spa)
Drs. Brett Stompro, Chester Cheng & Pauline Santos (Plastic Surgery)
Canine Corral at Hap Magee Ranch Park (Community Dog Park)
Pooch Paradise (Full-Service Groomer)
Molly's Pup-Purr-ee (Independent Pet Store)
Animal Wellness Center of Danville (Veterinary Hospital)
Fraiche Catering (Event Planner)
Old Towne Danville Bakery (Wedding Cake)
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