UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

200 Centennial Drive #5045
Berkeley, CA 94701

Toni M. writes: I'm embarrassed to admit that this was my first time here today, and I barely scratched the surface.  Nina and I went up this afternoon for a pre-big-plant-sale plant run.  The Big Plant Sale is in a couple of weeks.  I have been hearing about this…

Action Auto Care
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

2040 17th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Bodacious T. writes: Okay, at the risk of not being able to get an appointment when I need one, I'm going to let you all in on my secret:  My car is actually being serviced by Action Auto as we speak.  Robert is an honest guy, who will tell you exactly what's going on…

Fort Mason Center
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

Buchanan St. & Marina Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94123

Princess Buttercup C. writes: Gorgeous.  Very tranquil, very zen place to go and chill with your friends and talk, soak up the sun, while dog and people watching except....

WHAT IS UP with all of you cyclist assholes who think you are training for the fucking tour de france?…

The Lovemakers

Oakland, CA 94620

nicole c. writes: I like to make out. and I really like those who like to make out, have odd relationships, take their clothes off & sing about it. Thank you lovemakers...truly satisfying.

Kaiser Rooftop Garden

300 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94620

jessica i. writes: I was on 20th st. running some errands last week, and I was approached by this swarm of kids. Like 4 or 5 kids all trying to sell me their independent hip hop CDs. All monotone sounding too:

"Ma'am, my music is non misogynistic, non women hatin, no…

True Massage & Wellness
Neighborhood: Union Square

760 Market St
Ste 1023
San Francisco, CA 94102

laura b. writes: Mary donated a massage to the Rocket Dog Rescue benefit (BECAUSE SHE IS AWESOME AND GENEROUS OF SPIRIT AND A FABULOUS, EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE PERSON!) and when she came by to drop the massage gift certificate off, she started doing massage on my…

Huntington Park
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

California St & Cushman St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Kristina R. writes: I had a rather voluptuous, somewhat younger gal pal walking with me one day when we cruised by this park.  Several "men in hats" were on a lunch break and decided to take in the show.  

My gal pal had a hard time with their cat calling, being that she…

My Trick Pony
Neighborhood: Castro

742 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

laura b. writes: mateo gave us a nice discount on our rocket dog rescue/yelp t-shirts and he made them really pretty and shiny and gorgeous.  plus, he's funny, welcoming to non-artistic klutzes such as myself and oh yeah, hot.  i heard something about a huge wang too…

Mountain View Cemetery
Neighborhood: North Oakland

5000 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

serbelle i. writes: -i have a thing for cemeteries
-along with my thing for vampire movies (my fave is underworld and evolution), jack skellington, tim burton flicks, dexter and my chemical romance
-driving into this place took my breath away, a combo of excitement and…

Curry Corner Takeaway

26657 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544

Ed C. writes: THANK YOU YELP!

I feel like a total a-hole for not discovering this place earlier in life.  I pride myself in knowing where all the best hole in the wall places to eat around my neighborhood are.  Shit on me for thinking I knew them all!

I went there…

Matthew C Keyser, DDS
Neighborhood: Financial District

115 Sansome St
Ste 1000
San Francisco, CA 94104

Esme W. writes: I've had a rough go of it, dentally. I've had just about every type of dental device there is - bionators, head gear, retainers, braces...TWICE (and one of those times was during senior pictures!!!). Yes, adolescence was tough. Throw some frizzy hair…

Cheese Boutique
Neighborhood: Glen Park

666 Chenery St
San Francisco, CA 94131

KayJay .. writes: People who don't eat cheese, for anything other than lactose intolerance, should be forced to sit with a therapist for a few months.  There's obviously something much deeper going on there.

Even if one is lactose intolerant, goat cheeses are easier…

Patrick Evan Salon & Spa
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

55 Grant Ave
4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108

jessica t. writes: I'm an air-dry and run kinda girl. The pineapple hair-do is my favorite. Up in a tie on the top of my head. Unstyled, messy, and out of my face.

Due to my no fuss attitude about hair,  I short-change my wonderful cuts. I butt-head part them, I put…

Soothe
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1883 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94117

laura b. writes: I have not even met London Elise in person yet but she is already one of my favorite people.  I actually didn't find out about her through Yelp (GASP!).  My super sexy and hot hot hot friend, Mark, who works at The Film Yard, mentioned me to London…

Marina Green Park
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

marina green dr
Between Fort Mason & Scott Street and Marina Boulevard & SF Bay
San Francisco, CA 94123

Ed to the M. writes: 5 STARS!  WOOO!!

I live in Pacific Heights, and I LOVE LOVE HEART LOVE my neighborhood!!!  Within two blocks of my apartment, I have a deli, three coffee shops, a grocery store, a combo cafe/laundromat, the BEST restaurants in The City, and the…

Rocket Dog Rescue
Neighborhood: SOMA

P.O. Box 460826
San Francisco, CA 94146

Darin I. writes: I attended the Rocket Dog Rescue Big Blast event this past Saturday evening, which was FUCKING AWESOME. If you didn't attend, you're either a TOTAL LOSER or dog killer Michael Vick.

Held at Cydonia Glass, a studio space with weighty frosted glass…

Church Street Apothecary
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

1767 Church St
San Francisco, CA 94131

laura b. writes: This place is so unbearably sweet and well appointed that it almost broke my heart.  I just love the idea of an old timey drug store but with new timey stuff like Jill Bliss Address Books (CUTEST AND MOST BEST ADDRESS BOOK EVER), Dr. Hauschka's…

SF Playhouse- Union Square
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

533 Sutter St
2nd Fl
San Francisco, CA 94102

Andi T. writes: What a weird little artsy space this playhouse is!  It's like an upstairs speakeasy hiding behind a nail salon.  The theater itself was very intimate, like having a play right there in your living room.  Nifty!

Trader Joe's

301 McLellan Dr
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Bucky K. writes: A Trader Joe's like any other.... however, this is the home of The Bro. The Bro is a South San Francisco version of The Dude from the Coen brothers classic The Big Lebowski. The Bro works the checkout stand and even has his own drawing on the post at…

The Onion
Neighborhood: SOMA

604 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Brenda Kaye W. writes: The Onion, how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways:

1.  Bush: 'Our Long National Nightmare of Peace and Prosperity is Finally Over'--1/17/01

2.  President Creates Cabinet-Level Position to Coordinate Scandals--2/1/06

3.  Voice of God Revealed to Be…

Black & Blue Tattoo
Neighborhood: Mission

381 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Janney B. writes: I got a tattoo for my 25th birthday.  Yep, a tramp stamp.  

Siri was very nice to me, even though it was painfully apparent that I didn't quite fit in.  

She drew a beautiful sketch of the side view of a butterfly and then incorporated my leo and virgo…

Yelp Holiday Bash
Neighborhood: SOMA

34 7th Street
Mr. Smith's
San Francisco, CA 94103

mokirobinson m. writes: Superb in all ways.  Well done.  

I'm sleeping with my presents and I don't care who knows it.

Mick F

Behind The Beard
San Francisco, CA 94117

Kristina R. writes: Here are three things I've figured out about Mick F.

1.  Although he may seem dark on the outside, he's got a soft, marsh-mellowy center...kinda like a Three Musketeers bar.  And just as sweet!  (Awww...)  

2.  He's ok, I guess...for a…

Grand View Park
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

Moraga St & 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122

Drue C. writes: Even if you are insane and don't like parks with amazing views there is no denying that the mosaic staircase leading up to this park is one of the coolest beautification projects you will ever see!

Black Heart Tattoo
Neighborhood: Mission

177 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Max H. writes: Another 5 stars for these purveyors of bloody skin doodling. The overall atmosphere and location of this shop speak to the quality of work - it's clean and nice and well-appointed, and that means the artists are providing the kind of top-notch work…

California Golden Bears Football
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

Stadium Rim Way and Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94720

Ed to the M. writes: So i think that at Cal football games, we should have a REAL bear. And to promote school spirit, we should poke the bear with a long stick, and get it all riled up and upset. and then we should laugh at it and point fingers at it.  I think that would…

7 Days A Week Smog

2234 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

Kiki G. writes: Fine, fine.  I have to admit it.  I didn't arrive to get my car smogged with the best attitude.  The day before was magically craptastic, and I was expecting all of that crappy crapness to flow into this glorious day.  

So, I roll into 7 days…

Creativity Explored
Neighborhood: Mission

3245 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Chloe S. writes: Went to the holiday sale here on Friday, and oh man, did I leave with a fistfull of awesomeness or what? Met up with some of San Francisco's finest ladies but immediatley ventured out on my own, making sure I snatched up some rad pieces before some…

START Fitness - Sgt Ken's Boot Camp
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1625 Bush St
Ste 4
San Francisco, CA 94109

Bill S. writes: 7-11-07 update: Class now also available at 8:00AM in addition to the 6:00AM.

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You can pay more, but you can't get better. In terms of both time and money I don't think there is a more effective way to get into shape than Sgt. Ken's boot camp short…

OpenTable.com
Neighborhood: Union Square, SOMA

799 Market St
4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

gwynnie p. writes: Love the search features, LOVE the "export to Outlook" option, so useful when you're managing someone else's calendar.

Beware that there are some restaurants that don't do Open Table-Hayes Street Grill, Quince, Nopa and Gary Danko come to mind.

I…

Yelp Spell Check
Neighborhood: SOMA

650 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Gourmet G. writes: Unfortunately, the people who need it most of all have yet to discover it exists.

Papenhausen Hardware
Neighborhood: West Portal

32 W Portal Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127

euge l. writes: i remember when this place used to be on ocean ave, near the old village foods.

this place was bought out by some young guys, cool, they kept the neighborhood hardware store feel. its amazing you can still find places like this in the city with your…

In-Symmetry
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

2221 26th St
# 101
San Francisco, CA 94107

jessica t. writes: After reading a talk thread post that Karen K. had written awhile back, about the wonders that Corey can do with skin, I knew I had to make an appointment (for those who have not seen Karen K's skin before....it's beautiful) at In-Symmetry.

The moment…

Don's Auto Service
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

899 San Jose Ave
San Francisco, CA 94111

Richard T. writes: The service here is unbelievable. And by that, I mean good.

The moment I drove up, Dave approached me like an old friend and kindly asked how he could help. You don't get this at the dealer. Now that I think about it... the dealer sucks.

I came here…

Porcelynne Lingerie
Neighborhood: Lake Merritt, Oakland Chinatown

261 10th St
Suite 302
Oakland, CA 94607

laura b. writes: This place is absolutely adorable in such a great way.  Not overly cutesy, not overly hipster, not mean, not pretentious, not expensive, full of unique awesomeness that bitches on the street will covet and try to mark on.  Bitches.  

The underwear are…

Glen Canyon Park
Neighborhood: Miraloma

Bosworth St & Elk St
San Francisco, CA 94101

laura b. writes: Perhaps the best place in the middle of a city to walk your dogs on EARTH!  Roll out of bed sleepy headed, get a coffee and take whatever dogs who are currently on your watch for a (short, if you are fat and lazy like me) morning hike here.  It is so…

Montano Velo
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

4266 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

Catherine R. writes: These guys are great. Period.  They know their stuff, have crazy stuff Ive never heard of, and can do magic with bikes- we heart Montano Velo!!