Beverages & More

4915 Junipero Serra Blvd
Colma, CA 94014

B.K. W. writes: This Beverages & More has a better parking situation than the store in San Francisco.

It also has shorter lines.

And of course, it is a Beverages & More, meeting all your alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage needs, and more.

Are these the reasons why it…

Loic Nicolas Photography
Neighborhood: Cole Valley

1345 Cole St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Aimee G. writes: My family has used Loic three times starting when I was 8 months pregnant and then twice more with our baby boy.  Loic was very professional, friendly, and our pictures came out beautifully.

Eden & Eden
Neighborhood: Financial District

560 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Faithy L. writes: It's easy to forget how fantastic it feels to wander aimlessly around town, looking for the craphole formerly known as Clown Alley but unearthing an unknown gem instead, when there are fancy websites like Yelp. But the good news is that when you have…

Yelp Holiday Party @ California Academy of Sciences
Neighborhood: SOMA

875 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Keane L. writes: Hair stylized. Check.

http://www.yelp.com/bi... Check.

Dirty coat Febrezed. Check.

But once I stepped upstairs, it all became meaningless. I started sweating like onions in a frying pan.

I love the California Academy of Sciences. It was my favorite…

Skin Utopia

15 W 43rd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403

Chon Q. writes: Hate to just seem like I'm jumping on the band wagon here but I'm SO glad I got my vajayjay done with Anna.

Very nice.  Kinda weird to bring up with my friends and say things like... "um, I found a great brazillian waxer, wanna go together?"…

Yelp Elite

San Francisco, CA 94101

Mick F. writes: Me on the street seeing "Wonder Years" Winnie Cooper (Danica Keller or something?) in front of the Del Taco on Market:

Me: Holy shit youre Winn.......

Her: Oh my god! It's fucking Mick F!

Troof.

Alameda-Oakland Ferry

2990 Main Street
Alameda, CA 94501

Holly F. writes: loveliest transportation between downtowns SF and O
the guys and ladies - hands - on the boat
are friendly and recognize a regular face,
even if you are a crotchety, lonesome old fart
who just wants to play solitaire by the window
and watch the water go…

Inner Mission Beer Parlor
Neighborhood: Mission

3349 20th St
San Francisco, CA 94101

Starla D. writes: I have a new motto.  
Always trust a blond man pouring you beer in a kitten T-shirt.  
Yes, I said blond!  Blind men don't wear kitten T-shirts.

Besides having some kick ass bartenders, you can smoke to your hearts content and also get second-hand smoke…

Seward Street Slides

Seward St & Douglass St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Jeremy S. writes: WTF, fun slides in the middle of nowhere? Which supervisor authorized this pork barrel spending? They should have built the slides in Union Square where we can all enjoy them daily during our lunch breaks. It's heart breaking how isolated these…

Bay Area Box Express

San Francisco, CA 94105

Ligaya T. writes: Moving is so damn stressful, so many little things to consider. I'm sure the Yelp staff can attest that I turn to into a neurotic mess when such cirumstances arise. Thanks to Warren at BABE (what a killer acronym, he's evidently a clever one) and his…

Valencia Street Smog Station
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

1633 Valencia St
#A
San Francisco, CA 94110

Peter Q. writes: what up andrew thanks for helping my car pass with the check engine light on. imma send my all my boys to you cuz they gonna need help also. payce.

I-Beam
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1748 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94101

Jeff D. writes: This was a legendary place - a dance club most nights (mostly  gay), that was transformed on Monday nights into the coolest place to see new music.

Everybody who was anybody in New Wave/Punk/Alt/Art rock played here - Joe Strummer, Faith No More, the…

Tesla Motors

1050 Bing St.
San Carlos, CA 94070

Johnny C. writes: "DUDE! Did you see that?"
"Oh damn, it's superb. What is it?"
"Looks like a baby Ferrari."
"Um Homer there's no such thing."
"Then it's got to be a Mantis."
"You mean Lotus."
"Yeah whatev. Wait for it. The name's on the back of the car Dude. There it is. I…

Asian American Food Company
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

1426 Noriega St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Ed to the M. writes: It always feels like every review is my last.  I cannot tell you how many times in the past month I've been this close to calling up Nish and going "Nish - change my password and don't tell me what it is.  I don't want to Yelp anymore."  I started…

Olde English 800 Malt Liquor

at a liquor store near you
San Francisco, CA 94122

Keane L. writes: It's, like, 400 calories...

:-/

Whitney Moses, CMT

Oakland, CA 94608

Rose V. writes: It's true.  Whit has great hands and really knows how to work the muscles .  Even those weird kinks I get from climbing.  She understands the meaning of deep tissue massage. Yay.  She works from home, which is in an iffy part of Emeryville... so…

Five Star Truffles and Coffee

411 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Kristina R. writes: I have been getting a lot of interesting "compliments" saying they find my reviews amusing, but not useful.  So with Valentine's day ahead, here is something that may change your minds, you naysayers.

A box of these delicious chocolates and I become…

Swarm Studios and Gallery
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

560 2nd Street
Oakland, CA 94607

holly B. writes: An alternative gallery that is not just about the "smelly art kid" crowd. The space is slick without being annoying. The gallery has been open since March and the shows have been mixed but, for the most part, they are interesting and sometimes…

Suzanne's Cake & Pastry

320 Broadway
Millbrae, CA 94030

Heather C. writes: 6/3/08 UPDATE

The wedding was a week ago and the cake was delicious and everything we hoped for.  We went a size up from what Dan suggested and it was the perfect amount.  It allowed guests to sample both flavors (chocolate cake with raspberry custard…

Biondivino Wine Boutique
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

1415 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94109

phil h. writes: Fantastic addition to the neighborhood.

I initially thought that the last thing Russian Hill needed was another wine shop but Biondivino stands out for a few reasons:  the shop specializes in hard to find Italian wines, the shop itself looks like a…

Pressed Dry Cleaners
Neighborhood: SOMA

1649 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Nish N. writes: What a find, if you do any dry cleaning or laundering (not money, clothes), you should give Pressed Cleaners a try. The husband and wife owners are very friendly, which is one bonus. Another draw is the environmentally-friendly dry cleaning process…

Legally Blonde @ The Golden Gate Theater
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

1 Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

michelle i. writes: put on your best fuschia pink outift, flip that fabulous blonde hair and repeat after me.....

OMIGOD you guys!  

last friday night i got all my favorite girlies together and we invaded the SF theatre scene to see the hit musical Legally Blonde. its…

Kristina R.

On your good side.
San Francisco, CA 94101

andy r. writes: My favorite person.

Once a teacher, always a teacher, even before she taught school. She does more for others than for herself. There is little I could write here that you couldn't deduce from her 1400+ reviews. You already know she's talented, witty,…

Krave Hair & Beauty
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5809 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121

Ali S. writes: You know how when you're getting your hair washed at a salon, and it feels soooo good you just wish they would keep washing and washing and massaging your head?  Well at Krave, they do that!  For like 15 minutes!  And they rub your temples, and your…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: SOMA

405 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94101

Ed U. writes: Peet's is the Albert Brooks among the coffee chains. While Starbucks has the self-possession of an Ivy Leaguer with a cardigan wrapped around its broad, heavily commercialized shoulders, Peet's still has that cultish feel of a neurotic, self-obsessed…

Mission Pie
Neighborhood: Mission

2901 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

jessica t. writes: I used to date a guy in London.

He said that he knew "I was the one" when I had finished off all of our appetizers, and a big plate of curry with no effort, in 7 minutes.

The rest of my friends at the table had barely touched their beers. Let alone…

Jackson Place Cafe
Neighborhood: Financial District

633 Battery St
One Jackson Pl
San Francisco, CA 94111

James O. writes: What a find, I've just discovered this great little cafe, right near the Transamerica Pyramid.  So if:

- you're looking for a truly great cup of coffee (it's Blue Bottle Coffee, at that!)
- you want to feel like you're in some European side-street for…

Imperial Spa
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1875 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94115

luis .. writes: For someone with such a small penis I sure do love being naked...

So one of the lucky winners of a date with me from the SF Food Bank Silent Charity Auction wanted to collect on her date last Friday.  Her plan was to start the night off here for some…

FixSwift - IT Solutions
Neighborhood: Financial District

582 Market St
Ste 318
San Francisco, CA 94104

Danny M. writes: If Jason at Fixswift was a photographer, he would be the Captain at Cameras, the Father of Film, the Darkroom Doctor, and the Photoshop Phantom. But he's an IT Pro. So in reality he's the Windows Wizard, Macintosh Mack, the Sultan of Software, and…

Sotto Mare
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

552 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Jennifer s. writes: What a fantastic experience. My date and I met here after work yesterday. We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door.
Started with the oysters ( yes the is $1 an oyster), a cup of the most amazing clam chowder I have had besides mine only $4,  …

Philz Coffee
Neighborhood: SOMA

201 Berry St
San Francisco, CA 94158

Elena S. writes: I was lucky enough to meet Phil the first week of their opening in SoMa.  Phil saw me sitting empty handed and brought me a lovely iced tea.  I would never normally order this because I find iced tea to bitter and plain, but this was heavenly just…

Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie

Chicken Truck
San Francisco, CA 94101

mnypny b. writes: Once upon a time in my recent history, I apparently forgot to eat lunch on a Friday afternoon. I then bailed from work a smidge early, took the Oakland/Alameda Ferry to SF while enjoying a lovely IPA, followed by another ferry from SF to the North…

Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

2025 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704

laura b. writes: I've seen some theater in my day.  I have a good friend who is in the biz and in order to hang out with her, i must see shows constantly.  Since I have a hard time holding on to friends because I'm pretty obnoxious and often covered in dog vomit, I…

San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market

3501 Civic Center Dr
San Rafael, CA 94901

Gary E. writes: Yeah, but the problem is that all your neighbors are there, Bob! In addition to coming armed with my shopping bags, I should come armed with a baseball bat to take out the hordes of Bob-pushing (cause nobody in Marin can just have a regular baby…

Sigona's Farmers Market

2345 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Ken K. writes: Just like many others before and after me, Signoa's Farmer's Market was first discovered driving out of Costco Redwood City. This place appeals to serious grocery shoppers and those with Fruit Fetishes who don't mind paying more for generally higher…

Dolores Park Movie Night
Neighborhood: Mission

Dolores Park
20th Street and Dolores Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Bella W. writes: You know those annoying people who decide to talk during the movie and no matter how many times you SHHH! them, or tell them to shut up, they continue to talk? Well times that by a thousand- literally, and you have movie night at Dolores Park. In a…

Google Search Engine

1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
San Francisco, CA 94102

Cathleya G. writes: ...stock hit 400 today...

IM RICH, BIATCH!

Looking Glass Photographic Arts
Neighborhood: South Berkeley

2848 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705

Cobber L. writes: This place been around forever. I still remember the good old days when I was taking classes at Chabot me and my friends use to come here to get our supplies. That's like back in 1990 91, so it's not like you can "go online" and buy stuff.

The human…