Runner up: Meissner Automotive
Chiropractor
Stanford Chiropractic Center
Runner up: The Spine and Therapy Center
Community Services Resource
Second Harvest Foodbank
Runner up: Avenidas
Day Spa
Watercourse Way
Runner up: LaBelle Day Spas & Salons
Dentist
Christine Hansen DDS & Roberta Jurash DDS
Runner up: Palo Alto Dental Group
Dry Cleaners
AJ's Green Cleaners
Runner up: Charleston Cleaners
Gym
Oshman Family JCC
Runner up: Palo Alto Family YMCA
Hair Salon
Hair International
Runner up: Juut Salonspa
Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley
Runner up: Dinah's Garden Hotel
Manicure/Pedicure
La Jolie Nail Spa
Runner up: Nails by Thuy at Hair International
Massage
Massage Therapy Center
Runner up: Watercourse Way
Men's Haircut
The President Barbershop
Runner up: 18|8 Fine Men's Salons
Orthodontist
Mid Peninsula Orthodontics/Stacey Quo
Runner up: Palo Alto Orthodontics
Personal Trainer
Oshman Family JCC
Runner up: Equinox
Plumber
Guy Plumbing & Heating
Runner up: Palo Alto Plumbing Heating and Air / Dahl Plumbing
Shoe Repair
Midtown Shoe Repair
Runner up: The Cobblery
Skin Care
LaBelle Day Spas & Salons
Runner up: SkinSpirit
Veterinarian
Adobe Animal Hospital
Runner up: Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital
WiFi Hot Spot
Coupa Cafe
Runner up: Palo Alto Library
Yoga Studio
YogaSource
Runner up: Ananda Yoga Palo Alto
Retail
Beauty Supply
LaBelle Day Spas & Salon
Bike Shop
Palo Alto Bicycles
Runner up: Mike's Bikes
Bookstore
Books Inc.
Runner up: Kepler's Books
Boutique
Shady Lane
Runner up: Leaf and Petal
Children's Store
Cheeky Monkey Toys
Runner up: Adventure Toys & Teachers' Supplies
Eyewear
Cambridge Optometry
Runner up: Palo Alto Eyeworks
Flower Shop
Mills Florist
Runner up: Stanford Floral Design
Gift Shop
Shady Lane
Runner up: Letter Perfect
Frame Shop
Richard Sumner Frames
Runner up: Great American Framing Company
Hardware Store
Hassett Ace Hardware
Runner up: Los Altos Hardware
Jewelry Store
Gleim the Jeweler
Runner up: Shady Lane
Nursery/Garden Supplies
SummerWinds
Runner up: Ladera Garden & Gifts
Shoe Store
Footwear Etc.
Runner up: The Cobblery
Stationery Store
Letter Perfect
Runner up: Stanford Bookstore
Women's Apparel
Cassis
Runner up: Filmore & 5th
Food & Drink
Bagels
Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels
Runner up: House of Bagels
Bakery/Desserts
Ada's Cafe
Runner up: Douce France
BBQ
Armadillo Willy's
Runner up: L&L Hawaiian BBQ
Boba Tea
Boba Guys
Runner up: Teaspoon
Breakfast
Joanie's Cafe
Runner up: Coupa Cafe
Burgers
Kirk's Steakburgers
Runner up: Gott's Roadside
Burrito
Lulu's Mexican Food
Runner up: Taqueria El Grullense
Deli/Sandwiches
Piazza's Fine Foods
Runner up: Ada's Cafe
Best Dim Sum
Thai Pan
Runner up: Steam
Grocery Store
Piazza's
Runner up: The Market at Edgewood
Happy Hour
Calave
Runner up: Sundance the Steakhouse
Ice Cream/Gelato
Rick's Rather Rich Ice Cream
Runner up: Salt & Straw
Milkshake
Palo Alto Creamery Fountain & Grill
Runner up: Peninsula Creamery
New Food/Drink Establishment
Teleferic Barcelona
Runner up: Zola + BarZola
Pizza
Terun
Runner up: Pizzeria Delfina
Produce
Piazza's
Runner up: California Avenue Farmers' Market
Salad
Sweetgreen
Runner up: Coupa Cafe
Takeout
Oren's Hummus
Runner up: Chef Chu's
Yogurt
Pinkberry
Runner up: Scoop Microcreamery
Restaurants
Ambiance
La Bodeguita del Medio
Runner up: Evvia Estiatoria
Bar/Lounge
La Bodeguita del Medio
Runner up: Rose & Crown
California Cuisine
Saint Michael's Alley
Runner up: Flea Street
Chinese
Chef Chu's
Runner up: Jing Jing
Coffeehouse
Coupa Cafe
Runner up: Ada's Cafe
Outdoor Dining
La Bodeguita del Medio
Runner up: Coupa Cafe
French
Left Bank
Runner up: La Boheme
Fusion
Tamarine
Runner up: Rangoon Ruby
Indian
Zareen's
Runner up: Darbar
Italian
Cafe Pro Bono
Runner up: Terun
Kids Menu
Hobee's
Runner up: LuLu's Mexican Food
Latin American
La Bodeguita del Medio
Runner up: Reposado
Meal Under $20
Ada's Cafe
Runner up: Asian Box
Mediterranean
Evvia Estiatoria
Runner up: Oren's Hummus
Mexican
Reposado
Runner up: LuLu's Mexican Food
New Restaurant
Teleferic Barcelona
Runner up: Sweet Maple
Restaurant to Splurge
Evvia Estiatoria
Runner up: Protege
Romantic Dining
La Bodeguita del Medio
Runner up: Saint Michael's Alley
Solo Dining
Coupa Cafe
Runner up: La Bodeguita del Medio
Seafood
The Fish Market
Runner up: Pacific Catch
Steakhouse
Sundance the Steakhouse
Runner up: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Sunday Brunch
Joanie's Cafe
Runner up: Bill's Cafe
Sushi/Japanese
Fuki Sushi
Runner up: Sushi House
Thai
Lotus Thai Bistro
Runner up: Thaiphoon
Vegetarian/Vegan
True Food Kitchen
Runner up: Mendocino Farms
Arts & Entertainment
Classes/lecture series
Kepler's Literary Foundation
Runner up: Palo Alto City Library
Concerts/Theater Performances
TheaterWorks
Runner up: Stanford Live
Gallery
Palo Alto Art Center
Runner up: Pace Gallery
Museum
Cantor Arts Center
Runner up: Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
Outdoor Escape
Foothills Nature Preserve
Runner up: Palo Alto Baylands
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