Tax Ninja
Neighborhood: West Oakland

1649 28th St
Oakland, CA 94607

matthew w. writes: Hey wait, that's me!  Here's the real deal from the horse's mouth.  

I'm actually an attorney but I do taxes too.  Most of my clients are artists, musicians, independent contractors, and small business operators.  I will attempt to save you as much…

Homestead
Neighborhood: Mission

2301 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Ed to the M. writes: When I moved to the Bay Area (via Berkeley - B&T HOLLA!) in 2000, all I heard about was The Mission.

The Mission is so cool.  It's totally The. It. Place. To. Be!
The only cafes worth going to are in The Mission!
The Mission has all the hippest bars!…

James G. Gregory, DDS
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

450 Sutter St
Ste 1220
San Francisco, CA 94108

Rick K. writes: This review is not a regular review because I am not a standard dental patient customer.  I'm a Dental Implant Treatment Coordinator and Practice Manager for an oral surgery practice here in San Francisco.  This job requires me to work closely with…

The Hollow Cow Market
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3165 Steiner Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

megan w. writes: Places like this remind you that you don't have to live like a teenage pothead in the ghetto all the time. The Haight and Western Addition are populated by dusty little corner liquor stores that seem to pride themselves on the godforsaken-warehouse…

Irving Street Cafe
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

716 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Drue C. writes: If you want useful without reading between the lines DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW!

If you are offended by foul language DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW!

If you want to bring the word "twat" back READ THIS REVIEW!

(This review is dedicated to my hump train friends…

Le Meridien San Francisco
Neighborhood: Financial District

333 Battery St
San Francisco, CA 94111

Srini V. writes: I am yelping away even as I continue my stay here at the Park Hyatt.

After staying at the Hyatt Regency a couple of times, I switched to the Park Hyatt--better rooms and great front desk and concierge service.  Pricier though.

I left the power cord…

Nails For You
Neighborhood: Financial District

17 Drumm Street Fl 2
San Francisco, CA 94111

Janney B. writes: $12 for the opportunity to get a manicure and my nails painted with "kiss me until sunrise" red?  Sign me up.

Who comes up with nail-polish names?  I swear, if they bottled, "get you laid and still respected in the morning" I bet half of the women in…

City Storage & City Cellars
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

500 Indiana St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Inna V. writes: This past sunday my wonderful stay at city storage ended.

I took advantage of their buy two months get a month free offer and they pro-rated the end of the month for me. 3 1/2 months for less than $300!

The place is clean, the people are really nice,…

White Horse Inn
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

6551 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94601

jessie k. writes: i'm not sure what they put in the drinks here, but it resulted in me "freaking" a large black woman with no teeth and a small mexican woman wearing a foam hot dog costume.

i also danced on stage and in coming off of it almost took an entire strand of…

Lee's Comics

2222 S El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94403

jordan a. writes: Nice variety of back issues and trades and pretty sweet sales. But some of the guys can be a bit snide and unhelpful. There's usually a guy there behind the counter reading a comic so that basically means "don't bother me". The one thing that irks me…

Matt Davis Trail

32 Belvedere Ave
Mt Tamalpais State Park
Stinson Beach, CA 94970

Lauren S. writes: Did the Dipea-Matt Davis loop to Stinson last weekend with my big family and LOVED it- ferns, waterfalls, ladders, lush greenery, epic views, and a gorgeous beach as the reward for a pretty intense 7.5 round-trip hike in the Mt. Tam hills.
A wonderful…

Taqueria Mi Pueblo

208 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
San Anselmo, CA 94960

Kate B. writes: One of the very few taquerias in NorCal where I will eat myself into a drooling, heart-stopping food coma, "Mi Pueblo" is a godsend.

While parking is pretty much nonexistent, you can generally ditch your car illegally on a side-street, order your…

Taqueria San Jose

615 4th Street
San Rafael, CA 94901

Devan M. writes: The most PERFECT nachos ever. (That is if you are a plebeian like me and prefer your cheese in liquid form.) The fresh-Mex craze of the early 90s really fucked up the availability of fake cheese nachos. When I find an establishment that serves them,…

Togs For Dogs & Cats Too

24 41st Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403

.Nette T. writes: The pet food recall really scared me....I had to change kitty's food.  Her brand was on the recall list! (It was dry food but the company was still affiliated with Menu) BAD MOMMY, BAD MOMMY!

I was looking for some natural products for kitty and Togs…

Diablo Valley College

321 Golf Club Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Scotty D. writes: i attended dvc after graduating from high school and this is one of the best junior colleges i have ever seen. the campus is beautiful and the students are friendly and cute and the instructors are very knowledgeable and fair. sure they have…

Cafe Z Epicerie

282 Bon Air Shopping Center
Greenbrae, CA 94904

Jackie B. writes: I love Cafe Z!  They have great sandwiches and salads!  I work 5 min away so, it's super convenient and I can always count on a healthy option.  Super informal atmosphere- you order at the counter and they bring you their food.  They do have servers…

The Strand
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

409 Locust Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Gemma W. writes: Okay...so my friends kept telling me how much younger I looked after my extreme hairdo from lonnnggg to a "bob".  So, of course I wanted to see how much "younger I would look with a much shorter "do".  

I'm running around and got so incredibly hot and…

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

200 Nevada Ave
Moss Beach, CA 94038

Steven N. writes: My memories of this place go back to when I was about 3 or 4 years old. I'm not even sure if it was a reserve then.
My father was showing me how a sea anemone closes up when he would touch the earpiece of his glasses to their tentacles. We thought…

The Bar Method

128 De Anza Boulevard
Crystal Springs Village
San Mateo, CA 94402

Helen F. writes: I just finished the 1 month introductory student special @ $100 so I feel like I can give a fairly accurate review:

First, the facilities are great...nice, large showers, secure lockers...and best of all, free SOCKS (to borrow).  I am someone that…

Lucca Italian Delicatessen

3121 Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Ed C. writes: Jared needs to try Lucca's, Eat Fresh!

Located in the heart of Castro Valley's famed Boulevard lies the famous Lucca's Italian Delicatessen.  No doubt about it, the best sandwiches in the area.  A large assortment of meats, cheeses, breads, and…

Peace Industry
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

535 Octavia Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94109

Nish N. writes: Cool selection of rugs that, well, really tie a room together. Make rugs, not war. Rugs not drugs. Yeah, they carry some really cool handmade rugs. And felt no less.

Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon & 5K

Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94117

John B. writes: I signed up for the half but ran the 5km.  The run thru the Golden Gate park is wonderful but I grew a tad impatient at the start.  I was fairly far up front or so I thought I was.  As I start running, I notice that there are a bunch of kids, old…

Chapel of the Chimes
Neighborhood: North Oakland

4499 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

Irene S. writes: i had never been here before last night, despite many trips to the cemetary. and i was sorely missing out.

this chapel is amazing. so many rooms to wander in and out, plants sprouting up everywhere, statues, mosaics, art, just beautiul and secret…

BevMo!
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

525 Embarcadero W
Oakland, CA 94607

Peter M. writes: Today I was in BevMo on Jack London square buying some bourbon when one of those Bud Light "Real American Heroes" commercials came on.  I always enjoy the simplicity in  the lyrics of these marketing gems.  Since I was once again passed over for Yelp…

Red Cafe
Neighborhood: Mission

2894 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

MiRIAM w. writes: One word: CHILAQUILES

Chilaquiles are, in my opinion, the king of all breakfast foods! Red Cafe does a nearly sauce less version which made me apprehensive at first glance but the result was crispy and tasty.

I would definitely go back and order them…

Stem
Neighborhood: Mission

3690 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Kristina R. writes: Is it a florist?  Is it a baby store?  Is it a stationary store?  Is it a body shop disguised as a baby stationary florist store?  

Huh?  What?  Who?  Where?

I'm already confused enough as it is...I  need no help in that area.  Yet, Stem gave me a huge…

Bison Brewing Co
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

2598 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Tracy A. writes: I wish this was a place you could go with friends, have a pitcher or two of beer, and eat pub grub but unfortunately it is not.  What it is, is the some of the best damn beer almost anywhere.

Get it locally on tap for the best experience but the…

Martha & Bros
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

1551 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94131

Kristina R. writes: I've had all their teas, which are totally acceptable, as far as teas go.  The water is scalding hot, so beware that first sip or you'll be tasting nothing but the burnt flap of skin hanging from the roof of your mouth all day long.  

The snacks…

Hayes Cleaners
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1893 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Alex L. writes: i took caroline's advice and checked this place out. boy am i glad. they rock! the lady behind the counter remembers me every time and is always happy to see me even when she is tired or is having a bad day. all my clean clothes come back folded nice…

Oceanworks

2703 10th St
Berkeley, CA 94710

Ronald-Philip T. writes: Not to sound like I'm doing an "oh yeah? well..." on Ruthifer's review below, but here goes anyway:

Angus & company have seen me through my last VW, a 1985 Jetta; my first Honda, a 1984 Civic DX; my one & only Nissan, a 1984 DATSUN-Nissan Sentra; and…

Wash Club

520 Frederick Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Quinn S. writes: I just went to the laundry mat for the first time since I moved to San Francisco almost two years ago. In fact, it's the first time I've been in several years.  Back in the day, I drove to my parents house to do my wash, my first house in SF had…

Musashi
Neighborhood: Downtown, UC Campus Area

2126 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

The Sock S. writes: Update 3/20/07
So as others have said, they have remodeled and included more seating. They have a little sushi bar, several tables, and you can sit at a counter at the window as well. If I remember correctly, the menu is slightly different now. The…

Signature Thai Cuisine

810 B Street
San Rafael, CA 94901

Eric L. writes: I came here for dinner one night when Saigon Village was closed for Vietnamese new year.   Signature Thai has an interesting seating area where you can take off your shoes and sit on floor tables.  Be advised if you do this to wear thick socks as it…

Teacake Bake Shop

5615 Bay Street
Emeryville, CA 94608

nobu k. writes: In this year's Valentine's day was Thursday.
On the day, my female co-worker asked me,
"So, What are you & your GF doing for tonight? Something Special?"
I said,
" Well, my GF's birthday was end of January and I took her to a good restaurant the night…

Uncle Chen Restaurant

40 42nd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403

mary a. writes: if you fancy or fond of chinese fare that are "assimilated" into the "american taste buds", this is an awesome place to be!

sweet, somewhat greasy, soy, hoisin/plum, oyster, black bean sauce laden dishes can be ordered here FAST & STEAMING HOT.

if you…

Happy Tails Dog Walking
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

1231 31st Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122

Suepattra M. writes: Gabrielle and Cynthya take the houndies out at least once a week, rain or shine.  Every time they knock on the door the pups can't get down the stairs, out the door and into their car fast enough because they know they are on their way to doggie…

Museum of Craft & Folk Art
Neighborhood: SOMA

51 Yerba Buena Lane
San Francisco, CA 94103

Lea B. writes: We got the free Yelp passes to come here and check out the Ukulele Exhibit.  The staff was friendly and the storefront museum was cute.  This place is definitely small (about three rooms), but quaint and cozy (just the right size for a ukulele…

Alameda Bicycle

1522 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

David U. writes: Ok so why the high mark? I've been an avid cyclist for over 40 years and lived around the world and never experienced a better shop than this one. Ok maybe not as good as Charnes Wheels (another plug) but that place is in the south of france. I'm…