Palermo Delicatessen
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1556 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Tory S. writes: I really don't want to be that girl. The one who arrives in New York and complains about everything, the one who should just leave if she finds everything here so annoying, the one who thinks she is the first one to voice these grievances with life…

Wonderful Foods Co
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

2035 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Ed to the M. writes: Wonderful Foods Co is such a Chinky name, n'est pas?  I mean, what other culture names their stores like that?  Seriously, I mean, I haven't checked or anything, but there's probably a Sweet Happy Goodness restaurant in the Outer Sunset, a Lucky Time…

Greek Theatre
Neighborhood: North Berkeley Hills

U.C. Berkeley Campus
Gayley Rd
Berkeley, CA 94702

JT F. writes: I hate driving down Telegraph, Ashby and College Ave, I hate Whole (Priced) Foods, I hate street barriers, I hate bike riding hippies, I hate seeing the color blue always next to the color gold, I hate bears, I hate white guys in dread locks, I hate…

Farolito Taqueria
Neighborhood: Mission

2950 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

maria d. writes: The same awesome burrito that can be found at the 24th & Mission street location without the fear of getting hepatitis.

University of California-Berkeley
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94702

Dave K. writes: I was mugged three times at Berkeley.  My apartments were broken into three times.  My car was stolen twice, the second time it was never found.  the FBI once raided our apartment because my crazy roommate thought he was being followed by the…

Glide Memorial United Methodist Church
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

330 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Peter M. writes: My ex-wife and I used to go to Glide a lot cause its a great fit for someone who believes in magic (her) and someone who doesn't believe in god (me).  I actually worked at Glide in the Health Clinic for a couple of years so my life was all things…

Jamba Juice
Neighborhood: SOMA

74 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Peter M. writes: Do you have that friend who pretty much relates to the world in their ongoing, never ending, series of tragedies and depression.  Like they look for stuff that just gives them a reason to talk about sadness and/or loss.  You'll call them up and ask…

22nd & Irving Market
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

2101 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Scott S. writes: I can buy pickles by the truckload!  $.69 /lb.  LOOK OUT VLASIC there's a new king in town!  My family always took pride in stuffing things in jars and eating them some time later.  I make great pickles thanks to my Father's secret recipe and spice…

La Pinata

904 Rose St
Hayward, CA 94541

.elin f. writes: The past few weeks have been a bit strange. During the day, my actual working hours have dominated my Yelp lurking hours. At night, I've been going to the gym and running. Without stopping. Or fainting. The outcome of Giants games haven't been…

Avatar's Restaurant

2656 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965

Keane L. writes: It felt so good to come into this place with knowledge of an unlisted special:

Keane: Do you have the pumpkin chicken enchiladas?
Ashok: *smiles* How do you know about that? Google?
Keane: Yelp.com. Are you Ashok?
Ashok: Yes... Yes, I am. *proudly walks…

Submarine Center

820 Ulloa Street
San Francisco, CA 94127

lulu p. writes: I love it when a man says the magic words ...

"Anything you want."

Especially when that man is about to make me a sandwich.

Mortadella AND Roast Beef?  Avocado AND cucumber?

"Whatever you want."

Sandwich-man-of-my-dreams asked me what size, and…

Act One & Two
Neighborhood: Downtown, UC Campus Area

2128 Center Street
Berkeley, CA 94704

Vanessa R. writes: I loved this theater and am sad to see that it has closed it's doors.  I always had so many creepy stories to tell about my adventures here.  Like that one time a man almost pulled a paul reubens in front of my friends and I during that infamous sex…

Kukje Super Market

2350 Junipero Serra Blvd
Daly City, CA 94015

euge l. writes: things i miss about korea....

soju being cheaper than water
ordering delivery fried chicken and beers at 3 in the morning
drinking till 9am in the morning, then going straight to work
"dae rhee un jun", companies that send a person to come drive you car…

Woo Ri Food Market
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1528 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Kristina R. writes: Dear Ungrateful Daughter,

I want to write you to say I see you on Internet and do not like what I see.  You are not truthful about what I say and I no want people like you friends to think me badly.

First ok.  You are not unwanted baby.  We had you and…

Coach
Neighborhood: Union Square

190 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Darin I. writes: There's a soft spot in my dark, embittered heart of coal for the Coach of yesteryear: logo-free leather saddlebags, attaches, purses, and the like. They were a little dowdy, sure; but they were also affordable, durable, and subtle.

They still sell…

Lobby Lounge at Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

600 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108

nobu k. writes: I used to like this place....a lot.
Great, elegant atmosphere, fantastic service and Jazz.
But when we walked in the other night, we noticed right away that there was NO PIANO!
And, they used to have great, old paintings on the walls but they were gone,…

Four Seasons Hotel
Neighborhood: Union Square, SOMA

757 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Jaime L. writes: **This review is for their party planning capabilities...unfortunat ely I'm too broke to be able to review their rooms, and also the fact that my ex broke up with me right before hand so I had to cancel out at the last minute...he still got his money…

Cable Car Museum
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1201 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Suzanne B. writes: After I brought my father here, I couldn't tell him crazy stories about the cable car anymore - dammit!  And before you go thinking I'm mean or something for telling my father wild tales of the cable car being pulled by draft horses in underground…

Golden Gate Ferry

Downtown Sausalito at Humblot & Anchor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Sammy S. writes: As the rest of the elite bovine heard abandoned their Lexus', BMW's and Mercedes in the lot, I groggily stood behind a man in fatigues figuring he would be the quickest passenger on the boat, allowing me dibs on prime seat real estate.

Unfortunately…

Val's Burgers

2115 Kelly St
Hayward, CA 94541

Scotty D. writes: WOW! the best burger in the bay area NO DOUBT!!! and the best memory of growing up a bay area kid.

i have dreams at night of val's burgers and the owners thick black mustache. both look very cool but one tastes better than the other!!

this is my all…

All Pets Hospital
Neighborhood: Mission

269 S Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94103

Elena S. writes: My poor 3-year old weiner dog has way more problems than any adorably, cute young dog should have.  Luckily I found All Pets to treat her dotingly and carefully!

All Sunday night, Roxy was walking around in circles, repeatedly sticking her tongue out…

Atami Sushi Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1662 Lombard St
#A
San Francisco, CA 94123

Jason R. writes: I've visited Atami 3 times in the past year and I like it.

It has a real mom and pop feel, which is a much better way to enjoy sushi than at the rock-and-roll sushi dumps that are all the rage, and have been since 1999.

1999 wasn't that cool to begin…

The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

603 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Toro E. writes: Wow!  Yelp's 5 star system cannot accurately communicate the greatness of Ron Siegel's tasting menu.  Great chef + quality local ingredients = superb culinary experience.  

Before going on, let me discredit myself by saying I am not a perpetual diner…

Sutter Stockton Garage
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

330 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Kristina R. writes: I got lost in the Sutter Stockton Garage for an hour once while trying to find my bitchin' Saturn.  For 45 minutes of it I though someone had stolen my awesome sex machine.  

By the time some security guard stumbled across me, I was sucking my…

Luv a Java
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

1300 Dolores St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Jason A. writes: Nice little Wi-Fi enabled cafe that is pretty quiet, if your looking to catch up on some studying or work.  Not crowded like XO Cafe, Ritual or Martha's and they have a decent amount of seating.  I wasn't too impressed by the coffee or pastries and…

Inside
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

149 Gough Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

jay h. writes: So last night at the MoMa event I needed to sit down.  I was over stimulated by all the cheek-kissing, laughing, talking and general fun-having.

I pulled up a short little funky little chair and sat down.


Whoooooeeeeee!!!  It was a ROCKING…

Beverages & More!

2940 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Lukey B. writes: I like Beverages & More. They have a great selection all of the time. When you are in the mood for booze, you get very little of anything else when you go there. When they first went into business there was nothing else. Now there is a deli counter,…

Red Door Cafe
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1494 California St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Starla D. writes: The coffee mugs are really big.  The food is really good. Our waiter was absolutely adorable.  I wanted to eat my breakfast, drink my coffee, take some Advil, and spoon the waiter all at the same time.  This is rare feeling for a hung-over Saturday…

Higher Grounds Coffee House
Neighborhood: Glen Park

691 Chenery Street
San Francisco, CA 94131

David S. writes: It seems like San Francisco abounds with cute little brunch places... Higher Grounds is definitely one of them. The place is really small (four or five table), and is run by only one guy, who is in charge of both taking orders and preparing the food…

Sunrise Deli & Cafe
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

2115 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Starla D. writes: Falaaaafel MAAAAN
Falaaaafel man
Doin the best a falafel man can!
He puts the balls in to FRYYY
what a wonderful guuuy!!!
I love that falafel MAAAAAN!
He takes a pita
that we want to EATA!  
Then put's the balls in the hummous
cause he knows were gonna…

Cafe Colucci
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

6427 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609

Tsada K. writes: Wot?  You've never been to Colucci? You've got to try it!

Ayb been gomen there for years and I always enjera my meals there.  Tej plenty for everyone at Colucci.  Shuro, there's lots of meat on the menu, but there's so many vegetarian options that…

Gregoire
Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

2109 Cedar Street
Berkeley, CA 94709

Holly F. writes: Gregoire, Gregoire, oh may I come by ce soir?
And devour pork shoulder or beef short ribs galore...
Fingerling potatoes with melted gruyere, shallots, and more -
Deep red juice from the grapes of pinot noir,
And apple green tea that I really... adore?

Ah…

Joe's Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5351 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94121

Kristina R. writes: UPDATE:  Just for the "useful" record, sometimes it's hard to resist the creamy goodness, and I have had real ice cream.  Specifically, I have had Joe's Ice Cream, as well as other stores...much to the dismay of my "lactard" (tm: Bella) body.  I just…

Castro Cheesery
Neighborhood: Castro

427 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

amir a. writes: battle of the smells: coffee versus cheese.
let's get re e a a d y   t o   r u m b l e.........   !!!
coffee wins.  

i would consider this a coffee place rather than a cheese place.  the aroma of the coffee is alluring and it smells awesome from the…

The Love of Ganesha
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1310 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

InfodivaMLIS B. writes: Aum Shanti shanti shanti aum nameh ganesha pavrati lost her boy son by the hands of his father. In grief, Shiva gave you the head of an baby elephant and you were born. You are the Hindu gesu..tu sei mio Savior. IL mio figlio e morto e voglio lui…

Zare Restaurant
Neighborhood: Financial District

568 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

megan w. writes: This is the best spot in town for a romantic dinner for two. I had the most romantic dinner of my life here one night, when we stumbled into this place sans reservations. (Which is a bad idea; you should make a reservation because there's like five…

Down Home Music Store

10341 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Miz Tam T. writes: This is one bad ass old school music store. No bells and whistles. No frills of lights and jarring club type music. Just good ole' blues, country, blue grass, great jazz and a little bit of everything else in between. The staff here knows more about…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Lakeshore, Lower Hills

3258 Lakeshore Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

grace m. writes: (to the tune of T-Pain's Bartender: http://youtube.com/wat...)

Got drunk and cried at the Parkway, so I went to Peet's (so I went to Peet's)
Hopped in Berna's whip and we drove to Lakeshore, holding a Dub... (holding a Dub)
I'm just looking for some…

Video Zone
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

786 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

alexis m. writes: Video Zone fills me with nostalgia of video stores past.  No cheesy uniforms (read blue shirts), no fancy posters, no corporate bullshit.

I rented from here for the first time last night and while the movie i rented sucked nardacles (Eastern Promises…