The Benicia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Best of Benicia awards!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the incredible businesses and organizations that were nominated. It was inspiring to see the outpouring of community support and enthusiasm — the number of votes we received truly exceeded our expectations. This event was a celebration of the people and businesses that make Benicia such a vibrant place to live, work, and shop.

While we recognize those who placed at the top, we want to acknowledge and appreciate all local businesses. Each one plays a vital role in shaping our city’s identity and character. Every business that was nominated is a winner in the eyes of this community.

Let’s continue to support, share, and celebrate the businesses we love!

2025 Best of Benicia Winners and Runner-Ups

Best Accounting Services

Balancing Benicia Bookkeeping Services - Courtney Cronon

Runner-Up: Green CPA Firm

Best Arts & Culture Organization

To'erau Manu Rahi: Institute of Polynesian Cultural Arts

Runner-Up: Arts Benicia

Best at Sustainability

Food is Free Bay Area

Runner-Up: The Filling Station Goods & Gifts

Best Bakery / Sweets

One House Bakery

Runner-Up: Fox and Fawn

Best Bank / Credit Union

Travis Credit Union

Runner-Up: 1st Northern California Credit Union

Best Beverage / Winery

Sips the Bottle Emporium

Runner-Up: The Chill - Benicia Wine Bar

Best Book Store

Bookshop Benicia

Runner-Up: Benicia Public Library

Best Casual Dining

The Cafe at the Inn

Runner-Up: Sandovals

Best Civic or Service Clubs

The Kyle Hyland Foundation

Runner-Up: Food is Free Bay Area

Best Cleaning / Maintenance Company

Hire My Husband

Runner-Up: Bsanti Cleaning and Vacation Rental Management

Best Clothing Store

Pink Arrows Boutique

Runner-Up: Collektive Boutique

Best Community Foundation / Fundraising

Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation

Runner-Up: The Kyle Hyland Foundation

Best Construction Company

Tosch Construction

Runner-Up: Clarke Construction

Best Contracting Company

Groundworks

Runner-Up: Cooks Kitchen and Bath Inc

Best Dental Office

Wong Family Dental

Runner-Up: Benicia Family Dentistry

Best Educational Organization

Brickspace: A LEGO Learning Center

Runner-Up: Northgate Childcare Center

Best Electrical Services

K Butler Electric

Runner-Up: Pierce Electric & Construction

Best Engineering Company

F3 and Associates

Runner-Up: Cullen-Sherry

Best Environmental Initiative

Ponder Environmental Services

Runner-Up: Kaz & Assoc Stormwater

Best Fast Food / Quick Service

Chars

Runner-Up: Sprankles Deli

Best Financial Advisor

Edward Jones - Ariel Castillo

Runner-Up: Invesdid

Best Fitness Center (tie for 1st)

Copas Crew Fitness / The Elevate Company

Runner-Up: Jute CrossFit

Best Flooring Company

Benicia Floor Company

Runner-Up: Floors on First

Best Gift Shop

The Filling Station Goods & Gifts

Runner-Up: Sips the Bottle Emporium

Best Government or Civic Service

Benicia Public Library

Runner-Up: Benicia Police Officers Association

Best Grocery Store

Raley's Benicia

Runner-Up: Safeway

Best Hawaiian Restaurant

Gotplate Lunch

Runner-Up: Benicia Poke Co

Best Home Improvement Company

Ace Hardware

Runner-Up: Benicia Home Improvement

Best Home Security Provider

Old Capital Lock Shop

Runner-Up: Bay Alarm Company

Best Housing / Community Developer

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park

Runner-Up: Waters End

Best Insurance Company

Alonzo and Small Insurance

Runner-Up: Steve McClure Insurance

Best IT Support

Computer 1

Runner-Up: BridgedUp

Best Junk Removal Service

JPlus Hauling

Runner-Up: Murph Hauls It All

Best Law Firm

Birnbaum Family Law

Runner-Up: Jason S. Buckingham, Attorney

Best Live Performances

Lucca's

Runner-Up: The Rellik Tavern

Best Local Auto Repair Shop

The Shop Benicia

Runner-Up: Chris' Engine and Auto Repair

Best Local Exhibits / Art Shop

Happy Life Pottery

Runner-Up: “Artcentric” Pottery Studio

Best Local Individual Realtor

RE/MAX Gold: Claudia Lopez

Runner-Up: eXp of California, Kelly Baldwin

Best Local Inn

The Inn at Benicia Bay

Runner-Up: Shorelight Inn

Best Local Italian Restaurant

Bella Siena

Runner-Up: Venticellos

Best Local Mexican Restaurant

Sandovals

Runner-Up: Chicos Taqueria

Best Local News

Benicia Magazine

Runner-Up: Benicia Herald

Best Local Pizza Place

Pizza Pirate

Runner-Up: Napoli Pizza of Benicia

Best Local Property Manager

Estey Real Estate & Property Management

Runner-Up: Hamann Real Estate & Property Management

Best Local Realtor Company

Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific

Runner-Up: eXp Realty - Baldwin Real Estate Team

Best Local Realtor Team

Hadaway Realtors

Runner-Up: Mau & Associates - Keller Williams

Best Local School or University

BUSD

Runner-Up: St. Dominic Catholic School

Best Local Storage or Moving Company

Fleetview Self Storage

Runner-Up: Benicia Mini Storage

Best Manufacturing & Equipment Supplier

Valero

Runner-Up: Rix Industries

Best Martial Arts School

Rooted Jiu Jitsu

Runner-Up: New Creation Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu

Best Massage

Yan’s Day Spa

Runner-Up: Anneliese Harlander

Best Media Production Company

3 Eye Media

Runner-Up: Scallywag

Best Medical Practice

Kaiser Permanente

Runner-Up: Benicia Family Health

Best Mortgage Company

Cross Country Mortgage

Runner-Up: Old Republic Title

Best Nearby Hotel

The Inn at Benicia Bay

Runner-Up: Union Hotel

Best Consulting Services

DSA HR Solutions

Runner-Up: Benicia Psychic

Best of Land or Labor

Solano Land Trust

Runner-Up: Iron Workers Union 378

Best of Marketing

Dalia Web Design LLC

Runner-Up: Gordon Gray Design

Best Online Business

Milkman Creations

Runner-Up: Toasttab

Best Overall Restaurant

Bella Siena

Runner-Up: Lucca’s

Best Personal Development / Education

PACE Benicia

Runner-Up: CPR Education

Best Pet Grooming

Creative Clips Pet Grooming

Runner-Up: Featherer Pet Grooming

Best Photography

Zhanna Velichko Photography

Runner-Up: Justin Laugen Photography

Best Place of Worship

St. Dominic’s Church

Runner-Up: Northgate Church

Best Plumbing Company

Up 2 Code Plumbing and Boilers

Runner-Up: Benicia Plumbing

Best Printing / Signage / Promo Company

Milkman Creations

Runner-Up: BPX Printing and Graphics

Best Professional Services

DSA HR Solutions

Runner-Up: Looking Forward Travel

Best Recreation / Social Organization

Benicia Yacht Club

Runner-Up: Carquinez Charters

Best Roofing Company

California Premier Roofing

Runner-Up: AWT Roofing

Best Salon / Spa

Honey Glow Beauty Bar

Runner-Up: Alchemy Hair Collective

Best Sandwich Shop

Sprankles Deli

Runner-Up: The Workshop

Best Senior Care Services

Carquinez Village

Runner-Up: Cogir of Vallejo Hills

Best Social Support Organization

Benicia Mom’s Group

Runner-Up: Carquinez Village

Best Tattoo Parlor

Ingle Ink

Runner-Up: Bombshell Hair & Ink

Best Therapy and Counseling Services

The Connective

Runner-Up: Attuned Counseling Services

Best Transport / Trucking Company

SolTrans

Runner-Up: Mario’s Transportation

Best Web Design / Development Company

Dalia Web Design LLC

Runner-Up: Miyoji Productions

Best Wellness Center

The Elevate Company

Runner-Up: The Vortex Bay Area

Best Window / Glass Company

Capitol Glass Company

Runner-Up: California Glass of Vallejo

Thank you to everyone who voted and participated. Your support makes a difference!