20 Danville Businesses Named 'Best Of East Bay'

DANVILLE, CA — Danville businesses swept Diablo Magazine’s 2023 “Best of the East Bay” series, winning more awards than any other Tri-Valley city.

Each year, Diablo Magazine asks its readers to vote on everything they like in the East Bay, from restaurants to museums to bars to barbershops. Editors weighed in too, adding a detailed description of their favorites in each of the many categories.

A total of 20 businesses in Danville and Alamo were named best in several categories, and even more received honorable mentions. It seems that both Diablo Magazine readers alike are impressed with everything Danville has to offer this year.

Here’s a list of all the winners, grouped by category. Businesses marked with an asterisk were an Editors’ Pick. See here for the full list of East Bay winners.

RESTAURANTS

• Best Bakery: Old Towne Danville Bakery and Cafe
• Best Barbecue: Hazy Barbecue
• Best Deli: Domenico’s Delicatessen
• Best Ice Cream: Lottie’s Creamery
• Mexican Restaurant: Los Panchos

SHOPPING

• Best Bookstore: Rakestraw Books
• Best curated gift boxes*: Oliver and Gold
• Best everyday chic clothes*: Flaunt

ARTS AND LEISURE

• Best Concert Series: Blackhawk Chorus
• Best Local Band: Salvage Title
• Best Museum: Blackhawk Museum
• Best artsy way to enjoy the summer weather: Danville’s public art program

KIDS

• Best way to unleash your kid’s creativity*: Debbie Wardrope’s art classes and camps

BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

• Best Alternative Therapies Provider: Arctic Restore
• Best Blowout Bar: Hartz and West Salon, Extension & Blowout Bar
• Med Spa: The Art of Beauty
• Best Red Light Therapy*: Arctic Restore

FITNESS

• Best Pool: Round Hill Country Club

PETS

• Best Dog Park: Canine Corral at Hap Magee Ranch Park

WEDDINGS

• Best Wedding Planner: Pins and Petals