SenSpa

1161 Gorgas Ave
San Francisco, CA 94129

Kristina R. writes: Visiting SenSpa made me feel like Alice crawling through the rabbit hole.  It's not what it seems.

Driving up to the place you'd think you're in army warehouse row.  Nothing but blank white wooden buildings, plain as Jane.

But step inside SenSpa and…

Tacos Jalisco

3420 Sonoma Blvd
Vallejo, CA 94590

H. S. writes: BEST Mexican in Vallejo!  Love their carnitas!!!!!  In fact, writing this reveiw is making me salivate and I'm going to drive over there right now.

Wheels of Justice Cyclery
Neighborhood: Montclair Village, Oakland Hills

2024 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611

Lee R. writes: We just ordered our second bike from Wheels of Justice.

My husband's bike is terrific. He loves it. He likes the fact that he can take it in for tune ups and that is included for the lifetime of the bike. It comes in handy.

Right now, they are putting…

Hermosa
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Claremont

2703 College Ave
Elmwood Area
Berkeley, CA 94705

Jessica I. writes: I am really really picky about my hair, and ROBIN at Hermosa has never ever failed me and I've been going to her for about a year now.  She's amazing because she listens to what u want, UNDERSTANDS, and does it.  Right.  And if it isn't how u want it…

Pete's Deli & Cafe
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1661 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Juliane N. writes: I'm so surprised that I haven't written a review for this awesome deli cafe right across from where I work and I come here every week!

They have everything from sandwiches, breakfast (omelette's, pancakes, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and baked…

Borders Books Music & Cafe

5903 Shellmound St
Emeryville, CA 94608

Pam B. writes: I am a bibliophile.

If there was a big pile of books that I could just roll around in and rub all over myself, I would so have multiples.

My apartment is the biggest fire hazard because of all the tomes that I have bought, finished that evening, and…

Old Jerusalem Restaurant
Neighborhood: Mission

2976 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Jeremy S. writes: A friendly med place in the middle of no-mans land. Mohammad who was the only waiter (and I think, the proprietor) was really nice, recognized my brother (a frequent patron) and introduced himself to me warmly. Some of the clientele appeared to be of…

Container Store

1100 Locust St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Sun E. writes: Great place to browse, yet for purchases...YIKES!

I'm a neat fanatic; everything has it's place. I'm onto artful organizing
to an extreme and have enjoyed a lot of looking while here...
mostly looking.

Some of the prices have completely blown me away;…

Young's Ice Cream & Candy Bar

2020 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kevin S. writes: Occupying a renovated old drugstore space of the same name in Redwood City's rapidly redeveloping downtown, Young's offers up fresh, delicious Loard's ice cream and  a variety of toppings, together with a large selection of novelty candies and other…

Frodo Joe's Coffee & Tea

17665 Hesperian Blvd
San Lorenzo, CA 94580

Jeff H. writes: +1 Star for friendly service
+1 Star for delicious crepes...in San Lorenzo!
+1 Star for frequent customer cards (buy 10 get 1 free!)

No additional star because I found a small red insect doing the mambo in the fruit cup I bought as a snack there (in the…

Beard Papa's Cream Puffs

835 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Toro E. writes: ***Review for all Beard Papa locations***
Shoe Cream?!?  No, Chou-Cream!!!

Japan did not invent Cream Puffs, or choux a la creme, but the French import with Japanese twist had been popular for years before Beard Papa came around in 1999.  What…

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

1801 D St
Hayward, CA 94541

Lilly O. writes: Have you ever seen a golden eagle rip the head off of a rat? I got to see it up close and personal at Sulphur Creek....this place is awesome!!
There are tons of animals that were rescued and cannot be returned to the wild....owls, eagles, hawks,…

Sri Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

4621 Lincoln Way
San Francisco, CA 94122

grace m. writes: sawatdii kha!!! dichan khun Grace!  dichan chob Sri Thai raan aahaan maak!

-geng khiaw wan (green curry) is good... they even make it with eggplant!  i love eggplant!

-pad see ew is just okay.  

-beef ribs are finger-lickin', suck the bone dry, good.…

Covenant House California

2781 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94612

MiRIAM w. writes: I first became acquainted with the work of Covenant House through reading the paperback books the organization sent to my grandmother when I was a youngster in Las Vegas. These books told inspiring tales of homeless youth saved from the streets and…

Wilderness Exchange

1407 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

Mary F. writes: If I could mark one review as one that really means something to me, it would be this one.

I went here a couple weeks ago to get a new pack, some supplies and whatnots for my trip. Instantly, the people in the store inquired about what I was doing,…

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

450A Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Britt W. writes: I went on a date last night. It was the best date ever. We went to Limetree. My date was looking pretty hot so I knew that Limetree would have to make quite an impression on me to notice the served dishes over my sexy little dish sitting across from…

Automotive Specialists
Neighborhood: SOMA

718 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Joey C. writes: I've been taking my car to Automotive Specialists for the last five or so years.  The guys are always really pleasant and are able to get my car back to me promptly.  Plus, they are way cheaper than bringing my car to the dealership.  Also, they…

Edwin J. Hassid MD
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2300 Sutter Street
Suite 203
San Francisco, CA 94115

vadim l. writes: Since moving to San Francisco 5 years ago, I've seen two different family practitioners and Dr. Hassid has been been the most accessible and pleasant. He's available by phone most of the time and responds to messages quickly. As a Lupus sufferer, I…

Little India Restaurant

917 Main St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Heather C. writes: Palm Reading + All-You-Can-Stuff-Down Indian Dinner Buffet?  Yes!!!

Get your palm read on Wednesday nights between 6-8 p.m. by Dave Wilson after stuffing your face with Indian delights.  $12.95.  ($10.95 for vegetarians.)

The buffet spread was plenty.…

New Balance
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

222 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

jessica t. writes: A pair of New Balances is what every woman (and man needs) when they're trying to take proactive steps in their life.

Every summer, when I was younger, and went back to Wales to see family, my grandmother would insist that I needed a more "sensible"…

Martha & Brothers Coffee
Neighborhood: SOMA

50 1st St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Rachel G. writes: I used to get a Mexican Mocha everyday when I worked in SOMA.

I think the Mexicans who work there got sick of hearing white people ask for Mexican Mochas all the time, because they changed the name to Aztec Mocha.

Martha's should really think about…

Travel Immunization Clinic
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

101 Grove St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Autumn K. writes: If you have to get poked with needles or shot up with Tuberculin for a skin test, this is the place to go! These are the happiest bunch of syringe-weilding medical workers I've ever had the good fortune of paying a visit to. And the administrative…

Bookshop West Portal
Neighborhood: West Portal

80 West Portal Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127

Esa Y. writes: This is my new favorite book store! They are small yes, but they are not only willing to order anything for you but they have a surprisingly well rounded collection of book options. The place just feels welcoming and the people are so helpful and…

Prime Time Athletic Club

1730 Rollins Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010

Carleen W. writes: This place is exceptionally clean. Right after using a machine, I see a few people cleaning them up and all that good stuff. There is free coffee and a nice little caf upstairs. There is also a nice locker room for women and a sauna and steam room.…

Presidio Officers Club

50 Moraga Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94129

mary a. writes: after last year's ghost hunters episode on the sci-fi channel which featured the "officers club" in the presidio, a special friend of mine invited me to visit this place NOT to see an exhibit OR to learn it's historical facts OR to check the gift…

Happy Shabu Shabu
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1401 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Jen L. writes: my next 2 reviews: a NEW FROYO PLACE IN THE MARINA & a japanese izakaya, again, IN THE MARINA...

***

i usually don't like the whole "all you can eat" deals. sure, its well worth every penny but most of the time the food quality just sucks... ever since…

Hair Tatsumi
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1 Daniel Burnham Court Bsmt
San Francisco, CA 94109

rachel c. writes: I have used Keiko several times, she does great color and cuts and it doesn't cost a fortune like most of the city.  She is such a nice person too!!!

Tatsumi is really good - they can always get me in last minute.

Charlie's Taqueria

725 S B St
San Mateo, CA 94401

Conrad D. writes: This guy has the BEST soft tacos this side of the minute-men army. I crave his chorizo super-taco twice a week at least, and that works out well for me since he is (almost) in my backyard. The pollo asada is another healthier option, and just as…

HAPA

San Francisco, CA 94108

NISHisHOT g. writes: I never knew I was asian till I went to Cal.  So many ppl with slitty eyes walking around with hello kitty backpacks stuffed with Black Lightning notes drinking pearl teas.  WTF!!!  And they looked like me . . . well, kinda.

Then it occurred to me…

Wok Shop Cafe
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1307 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Kimberly M. writes: This place is amazing. The food is wonderful and  the atmosphere is very much like home. Nancy, the main lady, is the nicest lady you will ever meet and remembers every one of her customers, even if they just came once before. To me this shows…

Valerio's Bakery

31866 Alvarado Blvd
Union City, CA 94587

luis .. writes: You can find all of your favorite fobby baked goods here.  They all have crack sprinkled on them too, especially the pineapple and cream cheese stuffed bread.

Spices 3
Neighborhood: Oakland Chinatown

369 12th St
Oakland, CA 94620

Tsada K. writes: Over the years I've had  some nasty things in my mouth and, as nasty as they were, I've regretted very few.

There are those you chalk up to the folly of youth.  In time you can laugh about them.
There are those that disgust you at first, then grow on…

Tabla

1088 Shell Blvd
Ste C
Foster City, CA 94404

Kenneth J. writes: Since I work with many fine folks from India, naturally we come here for lunch...and you know what? I love it!

If I came here by myself I'd wouldn't know how to order. So I let my co-workers do all the talking and I watch and learn. However my only…

Katana-Ya
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

430 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Darin I. writes: The excellence of the ramen at Katana-ya must be the worst-kept secret in San Francisco.  I see you nodding your heads in approval.  Why, even the yelp Japanese food experts like Nobu (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) and Toro (http://www.yelp.com/bi...)…

Central Cinema

842 Central Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501

Jessica R. writes: this theatre is 1.5 blocks from my new place.  but we are old friends.  when i was way younger, my cousins and i would sneak in and snoop around the mortuary.  we were just strange.

after the mortuary was closed, many years passed and then someone had…

Rejouvenance
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

1500 Vallejo St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Nancy R. writes: UPDATE: 9/30/07
Booked another facial through Goldstar and got Yukari again! She's amazing. She rejuvenated my dry, hungover skin and took 10 years off my age. (If anyone asks, I'm 24.) She also gave me a rock-star massage that my weary computer…

Davies Medical Center
Neighborhood: Castro

45 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94101

Mick F. writes: Dear Mom...

Ill make it short and sweet.

Pouring rain + my bike + MUNI tracks = Me with "severe muscle trauma" and contusions on my ribs, bump on the noggin and my fucki....im sorry ...effing hip is goddamn killing me.

Once i get off the Vicodin, i will…

Bottega Veneta
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

108 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Autumn K. writes: Pop quiz! What are Autumn K's three favorite things, kids?
If you guessed boys, shoes, and crap I don't need, you get a gold star! Shoes really should be #1 on that list. They come in handy keeping those boys in order and they make me walk tall.
I…