Al's Village Stationers

719 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Teresa C. writes: This is one of the best places to buy gifts and invitations. It has merchandise you will never find at the big office supply places. There are fun and creative items like pewter push pins in shapes like cats and other animals. The pen collection is…

Naomi Sushi

1328 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Heather C. writes: How can you mess up salmon teriyaki?  By not using fresh fish...  Two co-workers and I ordered the safe sushi lunch, which was great and totally filling.  My other co-worker made the mistake of ordering the combo lunch with salmon teriyaki.

I have to…

Fitness 101

40 Scott Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Willis W. writes: I just joined here, and I think it's a cool place.  Nothing super fancy, but everything is clean and well organized.  Plenty of towels, shampoo, soap, and q-tips. I haven't had to wait to use any machine.  It's quiet and mellow.  Not too big, but not…

Ann's Coffee Shop

772 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Sean J. writes: I was told by someone that Ann's has the best hash browns around.  So today was I put her word to the test and she was dead on!  If you're a fan of perfectly crispy hash browns then this is your place.  

The minute you walk in you're treated like a…

Zazzle.com

66 Willow Pl
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Yvonne C. writes: I love this site! I first learned about Zazzle after I signed up for a portrait club membership at Picture People. I love the convenience of being able to access my photo session and being able to design and purchase items through Zazzle. The process…

The Willows Market

60 Middlefield Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Monica T. writes: There is a great wine and beer selection here, but everything else is a bit scary.  The veggies I've noticed are sparse, but sometimes they are wilty and gross.  The deli counter isn't anything to write home about either.  I've had a few sandwiches…

Paper Chase

861 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Katie F. writes: You go in looking for paper and you come out with something really cool that you never though existed!  So much more than just a stationary store!  They're also really good about having kids in the store.  If you're a mom who needs to do some…

A Perfect Tan

875 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Ed H. writes: Have to preface this review by saying that I'm friends with the owner, but hopefully this makes what I have to say more relevant.  If it sucked, I would have just not said anything.

First off, I don't tan.  I'm pale, transparent even.  I lived in San…

The Great Frame Up

1047 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Tony D. writes: Great work on my frames: good selection and a neat software program that shows you what it will all look like when put together. A great choice when you are splurging for some real framing.

Con: expensive.

Guild Theatre

949 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Delicia S. writes: This is NOT a fancy chain movie theater with stadium seating, high tech digital surround sound, at least 3 popcorn stands at your convenience, or huge giant wide screens. This is a very old outdated small theater with a small screen, crappy sounds…

Henry's Prime Steak House

888 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Kevin S. writes: Henry's not quite ready for Prime time.  The steaks?  Wunderbar, beautifully flavorful.  My ribeye was ordered medium and I think it was really a medium-rare, but that's a quibble.   The baked potato was tender, flaky and delicious but not quite…

Markstyle Barber Salon and Beauty Salon

828 Willow Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Ralph C. writes: I know it should not be a big deal, but one of the reasons I hate moving is plain and simple, I hate having to find a new barber.  

I lucked up when a friend recommended Azizz at Markstyle. He hooks you up tight.  I normally schedule my appointments…

Deeelish! Meals Made Easy

700 El Camino Real
Ste 170
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Julie D. writes: i worked at deelish for a short week (personal issues) but let me tell you, best experience EVER. Loved my co-workers, the management and just about everything else. The ingredients are fresh, the meals are all gourmet. I can't wait until i have a…

The Pet Place

777 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Nicole Rynee B. writes: A fantastic local pet store that sells all things pet!  Nothing super glamorous or ultra over-the-top glitzy, but everything you may need for the pup (or kitty if that's your flavor) ...

Sadie is a regular here (that's my gorgeous Weim of course) and…

Cold Stone Creamery

630 San Antonio Rd
Mountain View, CA 94040

Eric C. writes: OMG!! It's like, ice cream, mashed by 11th graders , on a stone, thats cold, with candy and stuff, and it tastes like, OMG, get this..ICE CREAM!!! YUM!!!

As gimmicky as it sounds. If you like ice cream, you'll like Cold Stone.

Dairy Queen

500 Showers Dr
Mountain View, CA 94040

matt G. writes: After our Hawaiian dinner, we landed next door to Dairy Queen for our treat. I guessed you know why we doggy-bagged our leftover dinner.

I had the standard and popular Dairy Queen Sundae. The $3.50 8 oz. hefty sundae comes in your choice of topping…

Barron Park Plumbing Supply

377 San Antonio Rd
Mountain View, CA 94040

Walter P. writes: Baron Park Supply is the following:

- Tools
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Irrigation
- Construction
- Advice
- Will Call Orders
- Special Orders
- Specialty Parts

It's a travel from the west of Palo Alto to drive down to the east side to visit OSH or Home…

Da Kitchen

1477 Plymouth Street
#E
Mountain View, CA 94040

Ben D. writes: I swear I craved Da Kitchen's Loco Moco since breakfast this morning, and I crawled out of there tonight entirely satisfied.  (As previous reviewers have mentioned, the portions can be quite large.)  It was impossible to pull myself away from the 10…

West Valley Music

1350 Grant Rd Ste 11B
Mountain View, CA 94040

Jing F. writes: I like this place.  I buy all my kids piano books here...the staff here are very helpful.

Sushi Tei

1036 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94040

Betty N. writes: 3.5

I've been here once with the hubby for lunch and I was not really a fan. The rolls had too much rice and everything else was meh.

Last night my friend (who conveniently resides in Mtn View) and I decided to do sushi and he was adamant about this…

Performance Bike

2124 West El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040

Bernadette D. writes: I crushed my privates today during my first ever spinning class. I'm talking about searing, burning pain all up in my business. Any chance I had of having babies has vanished into the sweaty gym air. My friend, Troadio, is a hardcore (annoying)…

Passage to India Bakery & Mithai Shoppe

1100 W. El Camino Real
Between Castro & Shoreline
Mountain View, CA 94040

PRETTY D. writes: If you are looking for Indian fast food goodies then this is the place. It is decent sized, doesn't have a very great ambiance and everything is self service. The price is decent..you can find plenty of parking on the streets if their lot is full.…

The Fatty Zone

1398 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040

Irene S. writes: i have three main goals for my move to san diego this summer:

1. learning to surf
2. unemployment
3. being a total stoner*

so like, none of those seem that far out of reach.

to prepare i am like, going to smoke a whole bunch of salvia while it's still…

Xanadu Gallery - Folk Art International

871 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Joanne H. writes: This amazing place is both an art gallery, and a fabulous jewelry store.  There's so much to see:  Artifacts, textiles, and furniture from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands; and jewelry from all over the world.

I bought a stunning…

Menlo Park Library

800 Alma Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Katharine A. writes: I love libraries because I read so much that it would be hard for me to afford to buy all the books I read.  The Menlo Park branch also has a little  bookseller (and I mean TINY) area that sells books for only a couple of dollars.  I often browse…

Build

1600 Adams Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Heather C. writes: If you're interested in public service, especially working with high school kids, but don't have a lot of time, this may be the group for you.  BUILD is a great program that starts with high school freshmen, who take the course as an elective in high…

Ducky's Car Wash

1436 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Renae H. writes: I hate washing/cleaning out my own car, it's one of my least favorite chores, so Duckie's is really right up my alley.

As others have said, it's a bit expensive.  Last time I was there I paid $30 for some super duper rainx wash, was it worth it?…

Shiok Singapore Kitchen

1137 Chestnut St
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Christine K. writes: Me, Hubster and Hot Rob were in the neighborhood when the hunger pangs we were feeling became too strong to ignore. Hot Rob had been here before and said that it was good.

First of all, the restaurant is very cozy and intimate. Beautiful paintings of…

Holbrook Palmer Park

150 Watkins Ave
Atherton, CA 94027

Kevin S. writes: I suppose this lavishly appointed city-owned park looks positively shabby in comparison to some of the sumptuous grounds of the private manses that reportedly surround this park in Atherton, but gosh, what a nice place.

IQ and I recently enjoyed…

Sharon Heights Wine & Liquor

325 Sharon Park Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Jim D. writes: A lovely little store, with a FABULOUS selection of Scotch and Irish Whiskeys.

Amir Ghorbani DDS

3351 El Camino Real
Suite 222
Atherton, CA 94027

Karin S. writes: Another "dentist-hater", I was very happy with the care at Dr. Ghorbani's office. All of the staff are kind and professional, always making sure anxious-me was ok. Dr. Ghorbani is quick and efficient, yet always takes the time to explain what is and…

KCEA Memories 89.1FM

555 Middlefield Road
Atherton, CA 94027

Kevin S. writes: Big band and swing, all day and all night, drizzled with an occasional sweet serving of old time radio drama and comedy.  This radio station, belonging to the Sequoia Union High School district, is quite low powered but we can get it roughly mid…

Red Lotus

3130 Alpine Rd
Portola Valley, CA 94028

Jamie W. writes: So glad we tried this place yesterday!  I work on 280 & Sand Hill and there aren't many lunch options around.  The food was excellent and for a change, the service was excellent too - rare when you deal with Sundeck or Quadrus.  Restaurant is very…

Carousel Saddlery

884 Portola Rd
Portola Valley, CA 94028

Alexandra N. writes: Honest, helpful and will order ANYTHING you could possibly want, if they don't have it in stock.

Pho Nam Restaurant

844 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

G Y. writes: I've been coming to this restaurant for at least 25 years.

Okay, 25 years ago this was a Bob's Big Boy. And then it was Kirk's Steakburgers for some time ...

But Pho Nam carries the torch well. The pho is priced appropriately. They are generous with…

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant

510 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

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I have been back a couple of times...and the food is still solid.  For the price, decorations, and delivery time of food, this is still a great joint!

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Computer Recycling Center

370 West Caribbean Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Lawrence T. writes: A little hard to find but worth the trip to recycle your old and tired electronics responsibly. You pull up to the carts; a guy walks out and helps you unload your old printers and box of cables and then gives you a receipt for your tax deductible…

Fitness 19

1060 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Maria d. writes: I have been going to this gym for more than a year now.  For the price that I pay for this gym it is very reasonable, the people are friendly and there is plenty of machines to use.  I get what I pay for.  I do not need a fancy jacuzzi, shower or…

Hong Kong Saigon Seafood Harbor Restaurant

1135 N Lawrence Expy
Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Irene S. writes: BRING YOUR "A" GAME.

That's all I have to say, because you're going to need a mean face to survive in this jungle to beat down other frenzied patrons to get your paws on a hot taro bun (NOTE: production is in absurdly limited quantity, and I think…

Peninsula Beauty

328 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

DEZ O. writes: This is a beauty shop tucked away in a corner of Orchard Plaza (at least I think that's the name of the plaza). Warning: try going during the morning if you plan on stopping by on a Friday or Saturday because the parking lot can get pretty hectic (as…