Sofrito
Neighborhood: East Oakland, Fruitvale

3451 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601

Farah S. writes: Food just like my Puerto Rican grandma used to make...Wait a minute! I'm not Puerto Rican! But this place makes you feel like you could be. The staff is very welcoming and friendly and will answer any questions you have about the dishes. The chicken…

Jindi's Quality Cleaner
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1045 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Nihad E. writes: I haven't had anything dry cleaned there yet only alterations but this a great find. Highest quality. Jindi is usually in the back room altering something when you walk in. She is super friendly and communicates easily, she really listens to what you…

Hilside Bags
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

10 Lupine Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118

Rachel L. writes: HILSIDE BAGS----The cutest CUSTOM, HANDMADE  bags around town!  The designer, Hilary Wehlitz,  who happens to be an old friend of mine is in her first year of business and has successfully launched a complete line of handmade cosmetic/ditty bags…

Sushi California

2033 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

sandy t. writes: Great, and fairly inexpensive japanese food.

Love the atmosphere here...just very relaxed and always consistent in quality.

Service can get really slow when its crowded.  There is usually just one waitress....and they dont make tempura udon on crowded…

KK Cafe
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

252 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

megan w. writes: Let me tell you a little story about the American Dream. It's about a mom and pop coffee shop. Anyone who's lived walking distance to Haight and Divis knows this coffee shop; shabby little hole in the wall with wierd croissants, mediocre burgers, and…

Java Supreme
Neighborhood: Mission

703 Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Jen R. writes: This little coffeeshop is across the street from my old apartment in the Mission, so it has a special place in my heart. The owner isn't exactly chatty, but he's a good guy and makes it a point to know his regulars' usual drink. It's pretty spare --…

Haight Street Shoe Repair
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1614 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

David D. writes: Really professional service, just like the card says.  

It was a warm, sunny day, perfect for a walk outside, so we went over to Haight Street to pick up a pair of shoes.  Perfectly repaired, as always.  

$45 for heels and half-soles.  There's a sign…

Kissing

My lips
Your lips
San Francisco, CA 94102

David D. writes: Kissing works for me!

Pappo

2320 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501

Andy M. writes: First, a note to my pals Smoky Bacon, Buttery Grits, and Cheap Coffee: I'll be back soon, I promise.

I usually avoid expensive breakfast, generally opting for the classic bacon-and-eggs joints with butter applied to toast with a paintbrush. But…

Chez Maman
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2223 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

nobu k. writes: We were wondering around to find a good place for a early dinner for my birthday.
Yap, My 51 year birthday dinner.
But, I am a person who never recieved my birthday and X'mas present from my parents all my life.
But don't get me wrong, that doesn't…

Amadeus Flowers
Neighborhood: Financial District

1 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111

Amanda H. writes: Flower stands - they're the new thing...

The owner is such a character - he knows exactly what I like, who I am dating, who my friends are, where I am going this weekend...

Translation:  It's not just the beautiful arrangements that keep me coming back…

Napa Valley Winery Exchange
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

415 Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Susan C. writes: I placed a phone order from Los Angeles, so this review is specifically about the service I received over the phone:  

Outstanding.  

As a holiday business gift, the chief preselected a bottle of Cabernet to send to two of our associates.…

Dr. Charles Hill Jr, DDS
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2001 Union Street
Suite 365
San Francisco, CA 94123

Amy W. writes: I am totally petrified of the dentists as have had so many bad expriences in the UK. I was recommended to Dr Hill by J.S and was pleasantly surprised. Dr Hill immediately acknowledged my fear. He was patient with me, didnt judge me and explained…

Alameda Natural Grocery

1650 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

Kristina R. writes: I had a ghastly fruity refreshment here.  It was the adult version of a kid's juice box...only totally organic, fresh, and good for you.  

In other words, my unholy junk food receptacle of a body rejected the wholesome goodness of the healthy juice…

Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society

2700 9th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

Matt R. writes: In the past 9 years of living in the east bay, I have had 3 pets, all from the Berkeley Humane Society.  In each experience, I have felt that the people that work there have been nothing short of extremely helpful, and really seem to be out for the…

Old Weang Ping
Neighborhood: East Oakland

6217 MacArthur Blvd
between 62nd Ave & 63rd Ave
Oakland, CA 94605

Cassidy P. writes: I used to live a block away from this great place and go here at least once a week.  The decor makes it a total experience.  The restaurant is a converted house that looks like a thatched roof hut on the inside.  It's just amazing.  And, the food is…

Stonehouse Olive Oil
Neighborhood: Fourth Street

1717 4th St
Berkeley, CA 94710

Daniel S. writes: DUDE, it's just olive oil!

Try the house olive oils at the Pasta Shop nearby.

Yume Restaurant

1428 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

Todd E. writes: I hate to admit it but, I cheated on my sushi chef...

...and yes, the grass is not always greener but sometimes the siren's call of a bit of strange wins out...

It was like an awkward internet blind date, we just sat there quietly not quite feeling…

Happy Donut
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

2049 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122

gwynnie p. writes: You can get donuts here, and hard boiled eggs and lottery tickets and really bad coffee. You can also get breakfast sandwiches on exceptional looking croissants, with egg, cheese and bacon or ham. They heat them up. They look very good but I have not…

Smiley's Schooner Saloon & Hotel

41 Wharf Rd
Bolinas, CA 94924

Suge K. writes: Two of my friends came to visit from the east coast. I thought it would be fun to take them up to Bolinas for a night. So I booked us a room at Smiley's. They hate me.

The rooms are a lot better than you'd probably expect. They're clean and cute. My…

Kimberly Skin Care
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

2000 Van Ness Ave
Ste 506
San Francisco, CA 94109

London E. writes: This is the Esthetician's Esthetician! When my clients ask me who does my facials, I am proud to tell them that I see Kim. I have been going to her for the last 5 years and I am always relieved to see her and know that I will have one of the best…

Bamboo Village
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

3015 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118

Toro E. writes: A little Indonesian restaurant on Geary Street offering excellent food at reasonable prices.  In this part of Geary, street parking is fairly easy.  As indicated by untreated graffiti on their yellow yawning (see pic), don't expect much of a decor in…

Road Rage Bicycles and Bike Repair
Neighborhood: SOMA

1063 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Gideon K. writes: It seems the bulk of their business is from the commuter set with a splash of girlie jeaned track bike hipsters (boy do i love to crash into those types -- watching their matching painted wheels fold like a stolen Wendy's napkin)
The place itself is…

Schein & Schein
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1435 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Tanya Z. writes: Just an amazing place to look through.  Even if you never thought you had an interest in maps, lithographs, prints, and the like, you'll find yourself pouring over Schein & Schein's offerings with genuine interest.

The owners are extremely engaging…

The Garden Court

The Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Kristina R. writes: Sweet Connie, my partner in crime for the day, took me out for some post-sickness girl time at the Palace Hotel.  High Tea with Connie...this review was gonna write itself!  

She and I walked in and gasped with glee...ooooh!  A GIGANTIC CHRISTMAS TREE…

Geta Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

165 41st St
Oakland, CA 94611

Mike Z. writes: At the Piedmont High graduation ceremony, one of the student speakers jokingly referred to Geta as the Piedmont High Cafeteria, a reference which whizzed right past me.   After the ceremony, i asked my daughter about that, and she was incredulous…

La Biscotteria

2747 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94061

Kevin S. writes: The City of Redwood City blew it.   They just spent millions remaking downtown.  They lured a theater builder to put up a new megascreen cineplex, they tarted up the streetscape, restored the county courthouse, persuaded new restaurants and stores to…

AREA San Francisco
Neighborhood: Financial District

540 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Sally K. writes: Area has been added to my "Sally's MUST GO" list that I give to out of towners.

This store is incredible.  The owner, John Giacomazzi, is truly passionate about his business and his trade.  He's worked for other stores that were garden/garden…

Venus Permanent Makeup
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

166 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94101

Lukey B. writes: I went with my sister Mookie A to have her eyebrows done by Kanako. Her shop is very pleasant and relaxing. Her room that she does her procedures in is stark, very clean and has great light. From the moment that we walked in there Kanako put my…

My Mom

San Francisco, CA 94117

Janney B. writes: For my 100th Review.. I chose to review my mom:  

Mom is a business professional: direct, funny & not much of a hugger.  She deserves kudos for raising two identical twin girls on her own (Dad is lovable Ivy League Commitment-Phobe... His review is…

European Food Wholesale
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3038 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121

Justin C. writes: It's definitely European.

I was hankering for some Saucisson Auvergne last week and was disappointed at the selection at all my favorite grocery places.

All I could find was Italian salami, which was definitely NOT what I was looking for.

So, after a…

Shoe Biz II
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1553 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Ed to the M. writes: This particular Shoe Biz (the one with the dinosaur in the front) is generally my favorite because they often have hella (yes I said HELLA, did I stutter?) great sales on Royal Elastics, which are my favorite brand of shoes.  I hate dealing with shoe…

Good Bites Cafe

1504 El Camino Real
Belmont, CA 94002

.Nette T. writes: ***updated 10/03/07****

Now that Rihab's Bakery is Good Bites Cafe, they have a bigger menu which includes $6.00 Filipno Breakfast which is served all day! This is what they have listed on their take out menu:

Tapsilog: Sweet Bacon
Tapsilog: Marniated…

The Sandwich Place
Neighborhood: Mission

2029 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Tomas V. writes: The Sandwich Place is your friend.

I've been fed by Juan, his wife, and co-workers for over 2 long years now.
I  can't stress enough how good this place really is.
First off, they have weekly specials that make my nipples hard. Beware! Specially that…

Glass Pro
Neighborhood: SOMA

863 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Peter M. writes: I live in a part of the city that is ALMOST trendy.  The ALMOST piece being that my particular block is a haven for homeless people to take a dump on the sidewalk, shoot up, and what seems to be a favorite activity - Car Window Shopping.  The basics…

Tattoo City
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

700 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Alice S. writes: Kahlil Rintye is the one of the nicest, most compelling, humble, talented, lovely artists that I feel lucky to know.

This new piece is on my left forearm:
http://static.px.yelp....

The original design was drawn by the retired master Chris Conn, Kahlil…

Mitchell Brothers O'Farrell Theatre
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

895 O'Farrell St
San Francisco, CA 94109

InfodivaMLIS B. writes: I am a "Former" Employee! Wait! Hold It Now! Snack-Bar Attendant '88-89 I had to collect the Dancer's Stage fees. I knew all the Government names. Hey Girls!!!  

I knew Artie Mitchell RIP (Dude was CRAZY) I knew Jim (RIP). He was the "Quiet" one.…

Mountainwest Snowboards
Neighborhood: SOMA

290 Division St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Jude M. writes: Friendly, knowledgeable peeps. Way better at board tuning than the shop at REI.