Schnitzelhaus
Neighborhood: SOMA

294 9th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Omid T. writes: My sister's been visiting the area from LA, and I invited her up for lunch. She opted instead to let my dad cook for her, so she asked, "Hey, how about dinner? I want German food again!"  

Well, anyone who knows me also knows that you don't have to…

Brava Theater Center
Neighborhood: Mission

2789 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Gourmet G. writes: Opened in 1926 as a vaudeville house that later morphed into a second-run movie theater, the building now houses what is possibly the only female-owned and operated theater in the country and serves as home to Brava! for Women in the Arts. The…

Chateau Tivoli Bed & Breakfast Inn
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1057 Steiner St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Shradha K. writes: Chateau Chateau... you make my dream come true..

Seriously, it is true. When i first walked into Chateau two years ago.. i was stunned by its beautiful decor and its grand parlour. The woodwork on the stairs and the pillars, the ancient camera and…

Rooky Ricardo's Records
Neighborhood: Lower Haight, Hayes Valley

448 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Leif N. writes: Losta good stuff in this little shop.  I ventured in after popping by a nearby tattoo parlor.  My quest was a used, refurbished turntable.  Alas, they had a busy weekend just before and their inventory was scarce.  The kind gentleman behind the…

Arizmendi Bakery & Pizzeria

4301 San Pablo Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608

nobu k. writes: I go there weekday morning about 7:30am.
Fresh baked cheese, curry-bun, chocolate, raisin bread and more great pastries.
they only have coffee and de-caff.
No jive-ass capuccino late soy chai bagel cream cheese shit.
Just coffee and fresh baked…

Yukol Place Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2380 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Marsha Z. writes: I like Yukol Place.  Based on the ambiance, food, and service, it's one of the best places for Thai on Lombard.  

As a tofu muncher, I give it four stars.  But if it means anything, my carnivorous friend gives this restaurant a five based on their…

Union Street Shoe Repair
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2032 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

giselle f. writes: let me put it this way:  i want to figure out ways to give this guy my money.  what a sweetheart.  he did a fantastic job on a very messed up (and beloved) pair of leather shoes.  they looked brand new.   i'm very happy and will go back.

Purple Skunk
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5820 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121

Kelly H. writes: I was just about to go into a rant about the non-existence of skate shops in this city, when a longtime local friend came to my rescue and offered that I try Purple Skunk.  

The first thing I noticed was their wall of demo boards.  You leave your ID…

La Provence
Neighborhood: Mission

1001 Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Omid T. writes: La Provence

Are we done ragging on the French yet?  Are we going to continue dogging the people that gave to the world the things now as quintessentially American as the Statue of Liberty, SCUBA, tongue kissing and the bikini? Can we admit that in not…

Animal House
Neighborhood: Lower Haight, Hayes Valley

157 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

anna c. writes: A cute little store packed with everything for your pets. I love the cute clothes and the pups love with great treats. This is the first place I've seen the big bags of Kiwi treats.

The products are great, but the support it gives Wonder Dog Rescue…

See's Candies
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1519 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

d d. writes: There is a shop of candies called See's
That brings smiles to little boys, and girls like me
But after eating fourteen
I began to turn green
Still I ask, "Just one more, please?"

Loard's Ice Cream & Candies

230 Brookwood Rd
Orinda, CA 94563

Ahu S. writes: While I've always been more of a salty-foods person, I must pay homage to Loards - the venerable king of all things sweet and dairy-filled in LaMorInda.

I would always beg my mom to let me have the Bubble Gum flavored ice cream - and usually I was…

Speedy's New Union Grocery
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

301 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Don B. writes: Cab drivers need smokes, a quick snack and healthy juices. Many times I'd be out of cigs and found this place not only convenient but a friendly service center. Fair prices and open when I needed them.

A quick sandwich could be had, on the fly. Even…

The Stuffed Inn
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

1829 Euclid Ave
Berkeley, CA 94709

jill k. writes: i love split pea soup, and their split pea is delicious!  chunky, hearty and savory - mmm mmm good!  their caesar salad is also worth a mention.

but what's really worth a mention is what a steal this place is!  for two, we split a salad, ordered two…

Salon Miel
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

305 Grant Ave
2nd Fl
San Francisco, CA 94108

jake r. writes: So what if it's spendy.

So what if straight men aren't SUPPOSED to go to fancy salons for haircuts.

So what if I LIKE paying more to not look like a bum?

Melvin at Salon Miel is an Artist, a Gentleman, and a Scholar. I started going this summer, and I…

Hunan Villa

632 San Pablo Ave
Pinole, CA 94564

Mijiza M. S. writes: Why on earth would I venture all the way to the boonies to get Chinese food??? (Relax CoCo county folks, I got mad love for ya!)  The garlic catfish & the prawns lo mein!  Back in the day I used to live in these parts and a good friend put me on to…

AB Fits - North Beach
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1519 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94108

Erica G. writes: Yes, the items I've purchased here have been expensive.  But I like to think of it in terms of PPW - Price Per Wear.  The items I have bought at AB Fits have gotten a ton of mileage.  So that $300 shirt that has been worn 100 times is in reality only…

Golden Gate Meat Company
Neighborhood: Embarcadero

1 Ferry Building
Ste 13
San Francisco, CA 94111

Ed to the M. writes: I've never actually ordered from the butcher shop, but I do eat here quite often at their lunch counter.  When you buy from the lunch counter, you actually are allowed to sit in the tables inside the store   This is very convenient, of course, when…

Pie In the Sky
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

2124 Center St
Berkeley, CA 94704

maiko h. writes: I was on a near decade-long boycott of Arinell because the owner was a total dickwad to us and by dickwad, I mean dickwad and not "I'm a Californian and I can't deal with NY pizza with a side of NY attitude."  (Who seriously cusses out customers who…

Bulgari
Neighborhood: Union Square

237 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94108

lisa g. writes: What Tiffany's was to Holly Golightly, Bulgari is to me.

The window displays always highlight the fun and colorful (Allegra, Rosette, Flowers).  Of course all of their jewelery is gorgeous but it is the bright, playful pieces that I adore.  

After…

Emporio Armani Boutique
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

1 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94108

Wei H. writes: Attention! Emporio Armani is on sale NOW, 40% off all spring items on the floor. Go take a look while there are still sizes available!!

Emporio Armani has been my favorite boutique for outwear/jackets exclusively, and I remain loyal for ten good…

Eyedare Optometric
Neighborhood: Mission

3199 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Cyn W. writes: I finally fled from my semi-sleazy/creepy old optometrist in San Mateo to see Dr. Quan at Eyedare -- smart decision!  I had a wonderful appointment and was fitted with new contacts that didn't irritate my eyes like my old contacts.  

The doc was…

Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center
Neighborhood: Mission

2981 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Lauren S. writes: If you ever get a chance to take a mural walk...do it.  There are areas of the mission that i think people, especially tourists, dont know exist, but they are chalk full of culture and beauty.  I volunteered at this center a few years back, and it…

Las Tinajas Restaurant
Neighborhood: Mission

2338 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

euge l. writes: not bad at all.

one of my warehouse guys is nicaraguan. he says i should try this place out. so today, whens he going off to lunch i ask him to bring me a togo box. i got the thursday pork ribs special. pretty damn good i must admit. some pieces were…

ODC Theater
Neighborhood: Mission

3153 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Holly F. writes: Update 5/23/07: ODC Theatre goes under construction soon. It will be renovated and revitalized to provide a new, even more wonderful theatre and dance venue in San Francisco. Can't wait.
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Michael Mischer Chocolates
Neighborhood: Grand Lake, Lower Hills

3352 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610

ben h. writes: Michael Mischer Chocolates- a European style confection boutique that serves as a classy and much appreciated bookend to the Grand Avenue strip (hell naw, Domino's doesn't count).

Let's review quantitatively:

2 stars for your delicious and extravagant…

Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

220 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102

Kristina R. writes: The YMCA has a swimming pool, which is RAD.  I've always loved going to swimming pools, especially when I was little.  

My brother taught me know to swim when I was six by throwing me into the deep end over and over again until I learned how to make…

Third Street Pilates
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

2325 3rd Street
suite 318
San Francisco, CA 94107

Ahnui Y. writes: Pilates makes you super hot.

Berkeley Ace Hardware
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

2145 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Christopher S. writes: As this hardware store is physically the closest to me, it gets a lot of my attention.

Parking isn't great, but it's better than 99% of the businesses in downtown Berkeley.

In addition to finding your standard hardware stuff, they have a section in the…

Vientian Cafe
Neighborhood: East Oakland

3801 Allendale Ave
Oakland, CA 94602

Tsada K. writes: I've read the other reviews and I have to agree.

THIS NEIGHBORHOOD IS SO SCARY AND TREACHEROUS!

I ALWAYS HAVE TO STEP OVER AT LEAST 2 OR 3 DEAD BODIES on my way into Vientian Cafe.  It's hard to enjoy a meal in there because of the DEAFENING GUNFIRE…

Mollie Poe at Zephyr Real Estate

San Francisco, CA 94109

Nish N. writes: I first worked with Mollie when she sold my old loft and then a year later when my wife and I were finally ready to buy our own place. In both cases, Mollie (and her partner Declan) were professional and very thorough, but also - and more importantly…

Juice Bar Collective
Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

2114 Vine St
Berkeley, CA 94709

William Morgan H. writes: When I first moved to Berkeley, I used to say "Oh, that's very Berkeley."  I thought about this saying afterwards and it didn't make much sense to me.  I'm already in Berkeley and as are the places I visit, so everything is "very Berkeley."  That…

Fil-Am Cuisine

66 School St
Daly City, CA 94014

margot b. writes: If someone had told me I would agree to eating BBQ for my first meal back from a 2-week meat-filled extravaganza in Argentina, I would have laughed my head off. But somehow, we ended up here before we even made it home from the airport. Go figure. At…

Emporio Rulli Larkspur

464 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur, CA 94939

Jamie D. writes: Why do I stop on Chestnut Street so often when there is a Rulli's right here in my neighborhood?

Ana & Ben should've invited me sooner. I've been 3 times in a week.

The coffee is superb & the pastries really divine- not just pretty to look at, but just…

Booty Boutique

San Francisco, CA 94103

Nish N. writes: I concur with Laurel's review, Booty Boutique is all that and more. If you have a chance, visit her studio where she'll help you select which handmade buckles best suit your style and personality. You can also get belts from her too. So far, I have…

Mill Valley Mercantile

167 Throckmorton Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941

natashka o. writes: I don't think anyone would mistake me for the knit-and-bitch type. Sitting on subway wearing black rimmed glasses and knitting blanket-shaped orange mohair poncho is not my style. But I do love cashmere, and I especially love wearing low cut…

Annahita Waxing & Facials
Neighborhood: South Berkeley

2976 Adeline St
Berkeley, CA 94703

natashka o. writes: Swift, nimble, and exact, are most prized attributes of the skilled waxer. When Natashka does not have time to zip down to LA for a brazilian, Annahita is Lifesaver! This is the second time I have made emergency wax appointment, and already I have…

Berkeley Iceland
Neighborhood: South Berkeley

2727 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94703

Ahu S. writes: I'm so glad I got to go one last time before this place shuts down. I am so sad that they are leaving, but honestly it is only a shell of what it used to be. I skated here for years as a child and all I have is fond memories. Berkeley IceLand, you…

Round Table Pizza
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1503 N Point Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Mike L. writes: How did I ever wound up here? In the Marina with all the yuppies in nether region of Cow Hollow?

Well, it was one of those creepy Yelp event that Ed to the M. set up. He told everyone to meet at the Hot spot hook up place we like to call ...Safeway…

Fog City Doggie Day Care
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1488 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

alexis w. writes: disclaimer:  i work here. (at the bernal hills location - mostly boarding)
it's true - living in this city without a dog was too much to bear so i got a job here.  it's the best job ever.  

and i can say that everyone who works there does it because…