Honda Acura of Campbell

1360 White Oaks Rd
# 1
Campbell, CA 95008

James K. writes: Finding a good repair shop is virtually impossible.

So with my ears still ringing from the piercing idiocy I was hearing from an-already-named-but-stil l-too-pissed to rename Honda dealership service department, I jumped onto Yelp to see if there was…

Hardtke Batting Cage

541 Division Street
Campbell, CA 95008

Jamal G. writes: If you want to play with the big boys and practice your hitting with some top flight instructors, head to Hardtke in Campbell, close to San Jose.  I went to Westmont High School not too far from there and was a regular when they first opened.  The…

Jerry's Barber Shop

69 N San Tomas Aquino Rd
Campbell, CA 95008

Matt T. writes: There are not enough stars to rate Jerry's. I got my first haircut there 34 years ago and I will not go anywhere else. I now live in Hollister and I drive to Jerry's for my cut. Who needs classmates.com to keep up with high school buddies.. just ask…

Fermentation Solutions

2511 Winchester Blvd
Campbell, CA 95008

Amy C. writes: My husband and his friend are learning the art of making their own beer. A friend of theirs recommended a visit to  Fermentation Solutions.

The three of us walked into the store with some confidence that we had the basics down on the brewing process,…

Chef Ko Chinese Cuisine

876 W Hamilton Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

Kathleen M. writes: And the Winner for Best Fake Meat Even If You Don't Like Fake Meat Goes to... Chef Ko in Campbell!

Best fake meat ever!!!

I don't even seek fake meat out, but the fake meat they use here has a great flavor. I read in the San Jose Merc that their meat…

Papa Murphy's Take'n'bake Pizza

2984 Union Ave
San Jose, CA 95124

Carolyn P. writes: The Chicago style stuffed pizza is too die for!! I shudder at how many calories/fat is must have as it's like 2 pizzas on top of each other but it is awesome!!!! I have to loose the weight I gained eating it so I can order another one! :)

House of Bagels

1640 S Bascom Ave
# D
Campbell, CA 95009

Michelle C. writes: What it SHOULD be called is house of the most perfect everything bagel.  Garlic, salt, poppyseeds, sesame, (i believe) onion and NO fennel.

They also don't scrimp on the lox.

The guys behind the counter are always friendly and prompt making spending…

Negeen Restaurant

801 W Hamilton Ave
Campbell, CA 95009

Nilu r. writes: A weirdly decorated strip mall Persian restaurant. Imagine a Borat type character from rural iran as an interior decorator was consulted for the ambiance of this place...it is very "Borat" classy: gaudy gold chandelier, mirrors all around, garish…

Yamagami's Nursery

1361 S De Anza Blvd
Ste 2
Cupertino, CA 95014

Mara T. writes: Tiny parking lot, lots of plants.

This is what Yamagami's means to me. Fighting for a spot in a too small parking lot which just encourages road rage MUST be part of Yamagami's marketing strategy. That way by the time you actually are able to stumble…

Donut Wheel

10250 N De Anza Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Mara T. writes: Fab donuts in a pinch.

Easy to stop in, grab a dozen to go and zip out in less than 5 minutes. Close to work. We've eaten so many donuts from here during office hours, I can't even keep count.

My boss says they have an interesting taste to them…

San Mateo County Memorial Park

9500 Pescadero Rd
Loma Mar, CA 94021

Jaye C. writes: My family's favorite place to get away from the rest of the world. We come here at least once a year for 2-4 days, and we go back home feeling refreshed. I personally love how isolated it is but close enough so that you can go to a diner or to the…

Minh's

397 Main St
Los Altos, CA 94022

Diana L. writes: Thanks to fellow yelpers I tried this place out for lunch today.  Surprisingly good, authentic, cute and clean Vietnamese restaurant thats close enough to my work....always had to wait till I got back to San Jose or Milpitas but not anymore.  My…

Whole Foods Market

4800 El Camino Real
Los Altos, CA 94022

Archie R. writes: You know, it's so true, you don't know what you've got until it's gone.  

For a while, I had it good.  

I had a torrid love affair with a woman who offered me EVERYTHING I could ever want.  

Her name was Cupertino.  And she was one sassy bitch.

When I…

Michi Japanese Restaurant

2220 S Winchester Blvd
Campbell, CA 95008

Ethaney B. L. writes: I only go here with family. It's a family thing. And all I hear from my family, mainly my brother and uncle, is:

-"this roll is SO beast"
-"dannnng this is good, huh?!?!?!"
-"best sushi ever"

and everything that is likewise. I don't eat sushi. I stay…

Komatsu Japanese Cuisine

300 Orchard City Dr
Ste 110
Campbell, CA 95008

Marvin J. writes: Komatsu..........

Ever walk into a sushi joint and instead of seeing a miniature version of Japan, it's tiled floors, neon "Kirin" signs, rickety metal chairs with cheap poly-vinyl backing, and the bathroom doors always swinging open and shut?

Yeah,…

Drinx

2415 Winchester Blvd
Campbell, CA 95008

Bobby U. writes: L-O-V-E Drinx! without drinks my life would be an empty caffeine free nightmare! The staff all know what I get and have it ready as soon as I pull up! Super fast service and great coffee. The line in the morning can be deceptive but i moves pretty…

Shampoo Chez

523 E Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

M.A. B. writes: This is the best place in Santa Clara to do self service dog wash! It is home like but spa like too. I don't get as wet as when I I am the chains - doggie was - one over by Westgate was so filthy - I needed to report it to the health department! This…

Katie Blooms Irish Pub Restaurant

369 E Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

Donna P. writes: I have to hand it to downtown Campbell; it's very cute, and it has some great restaurants and a cool pub-like bar called Katie Blooms.

I wouldn't have come at all, if it wasn't for Olio (a restaurant right nearby) not opening until 5pm.  I had to go…

Bodegas Aguirre

8580 Tesla Road
Livermore, CA 94550

Kathleen W. writes: Despite the heat, and the ominous 2% grade hill we had to climb to get here, it was well worth the trip.  Mostly because the high nosed Peruvian insisted on it ... I was much too drunk last time to remember.  To the dismay of the Mexican, he now had…

Fiesta Taco

1989 Santa Rita Rd Ste J
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Scotty D. writes: this is a great place to get a burrito in pleasanton. with the atmosphere and the great food it's a sure bet for a fun time for all.

this was a pizza joint back in the 80's and it still has the same feel to it. the benches, sporty feel, games and so…

AlaVie Fitness

120 W Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

Jeannette S. writes: I did this in May 2005, and had a blast!  I think the first week is always the hardest because if you're not used to it, you're starting a new discipline for yourself.  It is very hard for me to stick with the same workout day in and day out, so this…

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave S
Hayward, CA 94545

Jill O. writes: As much shit as this place gets for being an HMO, I have to hand it to them in the Labor & Delivery department...

Pregnancy is probably one of the hardest natural occurrences a woman can take on. Women should have a plan BEFORE they get pregnant…

Chabot College

25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545

sandy t. writes: Oh God where do I start with this review....

4 stars for the quality of the instructors.  I have been lucky to have met some great and caring teachers here.  On the other hand, I think if you have low patience for the 'younger' students (straight out…

Strizzi's Restaurant

2205 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550

L.A. W. writes: Remember when you were a teenager?  Your parents would take you places to see people that you barely knew.  You felt bored, out of place, and self conscious.  So you were quiet and listened to your Walkman and sat with your hair in your eyes and your…

Kawa Sushi Japanese Cuisine

2180 3rd St
Livermore, CA 94550

Carole G. writes: I put another notch in my sushi belt last weekend when I had a marvelous lunch here with a good friend. Our original plans to attend A Taste of Livermore didn't work out when we showed up downtown ready to eat and were told that they had sold out of…

Andersen Bakery

1079 Newpark Mall
Newark, CA 94560

Lea B. writes: After hitting Steve & Barry's, my mom and I hit Andersen's to share a sandwich. We ordered it on the 9-grain bread (not my choice -- I ain't that healthy) and after we'd already sat down, the guy in the back making the sandwich called me over to…

Nail Genie

6180 Jarvis Ave
Newark, CA 94560

Amber H. writes: I love nail Genie!!!!!!!!! It is a small nail salon, but with nice ladies that work there. Making an appointment is best and if you like your nails curved ask  for Kathy she is the best.

Ume Sushi

4855 Hopyard Rd #7
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Lindsay L. writes: The rolls at UME are a delight. It's not the best I've had, but not the worst! The rolls that I've tried and remember are:

OH MY GOD:  This mofo is seriously spicy, don't try it unless you wanna sweat bullets.

UME LAND: Yum. Nothing spectacular, but…

Gimanelli's Delicatessen & Catering

915 Main St
Ste B
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Scotty D. writes: this has been a great local favorite of mine since back when i was in high school. in a time when it was so much easier to sneak off campus for lunch you would find me here. these days i try to get back as often as i possibly can.

they always have…

Pleasanton House Thai Cuisine

929 Main St
Ste C
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Lea B. writes: I've eaten here a number of times, though it had been a while until this week.  They've got a pretty decent deal for lunch.  You get salad and steamed rice with choice of two entrees.  Most stuff is pretty good here.  I had tofu satay and a…

Shadow Cliff Recreation Area

120 Ray St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Brian B. writes: i have a love/hate relationship with shadow cliff. love the easy to get to location, the waterslides for the kids and the relative cleanliness.

hate the yellowjackets. all bajillion of them.

Oracle Corporation

4500 Oracle Ln
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Tiffany T. writes: The site of the old PeopleSoft Headquarters. This Oracle location is very user friendly. It's within walking distance of Pleasanton Bart. Architecturally the inside of the buildings have some interestingly curved/placed walls, has a good flow and the…

Bicycles Pleasanton

525 Main St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

PHILIP A. writes: What a refreshing combination of nice customer service AND product knowledge. These guys know their bikes, have a great selection and plenty of cool accessory items.

Feline Medical Center

3160 Santa Rita Rd Ste B1
Pleasanton, CA 94566

amy t. writes: I love that this is a feline only vet.  Even though my cat probably couldn't have been much more freaked out about visiting the vet in the first place, I think it helped that there weren't any dogs around...

Dr. Frommer and Dr. Connelly have both been…

Primrose Bakery

350 Main St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Abby S. writes: OH DEAR I love their little 4 slice mini cakes. I suck that I can't remember more than that.. I think there was a chocolate mocha that was extremely good and creamy. I also LOVE their personal size and larger sized fruit tarts YUMMY!!  I'll have to…

Ruby Hill Golf Club

3400 W Ruby Hill Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Denise L. writes: I came here last night for my friend's wedding and this place is AMAZING! Absolutely the most gorgeous wedding I've been to. The ceramony was outdoor over a beautiful lake and golf course. The reception was in this "clubhouse," but it was more like a…

Swensen's Ice Cream & Food

1991 Santa Rita Rd
Ste A
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Jane L. writes: "A spoonful of MSG makes the pho go down..."  The pho tasted good, but unless I want to go into a coma again after lunch, I will probably order something else on my next visit.

I love the ice cream diner feel.  What I'd rather have is a pearl tea…

Callippe Preserve

8500 Clubhouse Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Steven N. writes: This is a fairly new course that is pretty typical of what you see being built nowadays. It does have a better layout than usual but you can still see most of the rest of the course from any given spot. The real drama is reserved for the back nine…

Gourmet Works of Pleasanton

420 Main St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Katherine F. writes: Came here for Easter candy...they have a wonderful selection of beautiful and tasty candy for the discerning basket builder.  I was very pleased with my selections...perfect.  I got myself a piece of English Toffee...one of my all time faves.…