Quong Ming Jade Emperor Palace
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1123 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Brian D. writes: I passed by this place bunches of times on my way to get dim sum or tea or something... it's right next to the Chinatown branch of the San Francisco Public Library.

Part of what makes this place so spooky is the entrance is way up there, so you can't…

City of Refuge
Neighborhood: SOMA

1025 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103

J K. writes: Bishop Yvette Flunder, former associate pastor of Love Center (Oakland), began this ministry almost 20 years ago in response to the homophobic backlash at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. Since the humble beginnings of home bible classes, through…

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

1104 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901

Irene S. writes: i was pretty sure this was the weirdest mission i'd ever been to.

why was it in the middle of everything, where were the grassy knolls distinguishing it from the rest of the world? why was it so loud? was that a school? why was the gift shop the…

New Life Community Church

1430 Palm Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010

Stephanie W. writes: Mark it down ladies & gentleman - Sunday September 24, 2006.
The first Sunday that I have stepped foot into a Church in over 10 years.  A surprising and monumental day for anyone who knows me!

Though the smell of mothballs was slightly over-powering…

Holy Angels Church

107 San Pedro Road
Daly City, CA 94014

Marjorie B. writes: This is where I began to develop my sick diversion of envisioning the vivid materialization of potential hazards in every room I enter. I was very particular about where I sat in here-- there are these large, heavy looking, stained glass stars each…

Temple Beth Abraham
Neighborhood: Lower Hills

327 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94610

Kelsi P. writes: I've called this synagogue home for several years, and while there are groups of people who know eachother very well (family circumstances, neighbors, etc. ) I have always found congregants friendly and services a delight.  The special Friday night…

Church of Scientology
Neighborhood: SOMA

966 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Valerie F. writes: Addendum 'In response to Mister D's' review.....

NOTE: This review below was orginally written as a response the the negative reviews http://www.yelp.com/bi...
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"Wow I expected less bigotry among foodies but I guess I was wrong
:( BIG FROWN!!!!

And…

St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3835 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94121

Robyn C. writes: This isn't a review so much as an educational moment.

There is NEVER holy water from Ash Wednesday to Easter.  So they weren't actually out - the altogether fabulous Aspasia S. just stopped by during Lent (Easter in 2006 was April 16).

Hornblower Dining Yachts

200 Marina Boulevard
Berkeley, CA 94710

claire s. writes: The view was wonderful at night. Food was okay, nothing too special.  Very romantic.

Harmony Baptist Church
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Temescal

4113 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609

Michaele M. writes: I admit this is a biased review: if I didn't have issues with Christianity, this church would get five stars for the services alone. I haven't attended enough to get any idea of the internal dynamics of the congregation, but - the choir knows how to…

Chochmat Halev
Neighborhood: South Berkeley

2215 Prince Street
Berkeley, CA 94705

lisa g. writes: This is the fourth religious organization I have reviewed in 15 minutes and I am *really* starting to think about how weird it is to rate something like this - how can one person rate or review something religious in a way that means anything to…

International Association of Sufism

110 Carlos Dr Ste B
San Rafael, CA 94903

DB R. writes: Authentic Sufism is hard to find. Sufi masters are far and few between. Rating them like a restaurant seems sort of superficial, but I will offer my views as an objective Sufi seeker.

Dr Angha and Dr. Kianfar, a married couple with more than probably…

Jews For Jesus
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

60 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94102

jason s. writes: Three stars for one reason... I just don't get it. Thinking about the implications for a group like this always makes me smile. Three stars for sure. I see the t-shirts and the little hand-outs. But really, what gives here. I really don't want an…

The Salvation Army
Neighborhood: SOMA

360 4th St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Priscilla L. writes: The Salvation Army San Francisco Asian American Yerba Buena Corps

"As you would expect at a church called The Salvation Army Asian American Yerba Buena Corps, the faces of young adults in the congregation are, well, Asian. But sit awhile and you'll…

Church of St. Matthew

1 S El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94401

Richard D. writes: this is a typical affluent, Episcopal church, quite at home in tony surroundings of Hillsborough, downtown San Mateo.

services straight out of 1979 Prayer Book.  they have good music, backed up by 1938 3-manual Aeolian Skinner organ;  beautiful…

Spiritual House of Healing
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1786 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94199

Jennifer K. writes: Good grief...suddenly you find yourself with money burning a hole in your pocket and your first thought is to actually enter one of those tacky-neon-palm-sign-spor ting-gypsy-holding-a-crys tal-ball-painting psychics.  Really, I have no other excuse…

Oakland Bahai Center
Neighborhood: East Oakland, Fruitvale

1434 35th Ave
Oakland, CA 94601

J K. writes: We are visiting Oakland Bahai 6/24/07.
Stay tuned for our review.

We called Friday afternoon, but no-one called us back.  Sunday morning we went to the prayer service at 9:30. We were one of the first to arrive. Finally received a call back the…

Love Chapel Church of God
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2693 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94115

eric f. writes: I'm not actually a member of the Love Chapel congragation but I do live on the same block which give me the right to review it as far as I'm concerned.

I can't speak about their religious beliefs, weekly sermans or the man in charge (Reverend John…

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses-Alamda Cngrgtn

2039 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA 94501

Rebecca K. writes: Very friendly people. I went to visit while out in Cali at my father's place. Although I wasn't able to go more than once, my experience was very nice. The Kingdom Hall is rather plain but who cares? The people were very welcoming and Watchtower…

Starlight Cathedral
Neighborhood: West Oakland

939 35th St
Oakland, CA 94608

Michaele M. writes: This is the revised review; I attended a service there last Sunday.

It's a tiny church - tiny congregation, building that won't seat much more than sixty or seventy, and the pastor is also the church organist and choir leader (the choir consists of…

Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley

1 Lawson Road
Kensington, CA 94707

paul s. writes: This is the perfect church to remind liberal thinkers to be more loving and accepting. I, like many of my friends, have been environmentally active, socially progressive loving people. It is great to find a spiritual home where this is encouraged and…

First Congregational Church of Berkeley, United Church of Christ
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

2345 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94701

Bill B. writes: Like most others, I was here for a musical performance, in this case the Berkeley Symphony's Akademie Series.

Parking is a bear in the area, especially with all the one-way streets, but there are several lots nearby if you know where to look; the…

Secret Occult Temple

San Bruno Mountain State Park
San Francisco, CA 94199

Clinton K. writes: Once while I was fighting zombies in the Presidio these three guys ran up to me wearing gas masks and green ponchos and knocked me out with some sort of purple mist. When I came to I was stripped down to my boxers inside a wooden crate, which I was…

The Way Christian Center

1305 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

C R. writes: I moved to the Bay in 2004 and spent two years looking for churches - no church was as welcoming, loving, and truly dedicated to God's Work as the The Way Christian Center.  I have been with this church for the past 2 and a half years and look…

Church For the Fellowship of All Peoples
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2041 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

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Oakland Islamic Center

515 31st St
Oakland, CA 94609

Sean M. writes: Although I do agree that the mosque consists of mostly immigrants and certainly caters to them, I have never felt ostracized or singled out. I don't speak Arabic, but there are electronic receivers available with English translations. I also think…

www.raptureready.com

Berkeley, CA 94709

Rob M. writes: Wow, what can I say and how will I say it?  Ok, to start out by saying something "nice", this site is hilarious.  It's this guy who's assigned a point value (1 to 5) to a broad crtieria of events such as terrorism, world government, building the…

Mormon Temple

4770 Lincoln Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602

Mike Z. writes: When my oldest was about 2 years old, we decided to take a little walk to the very cool, very beautiful Mormon Temple, which was just down the street from where we lived.

As we approached the HUGE Jesus statue (yes huge, like 30 feet huge), and my…

Litter Bugs

123 Every Street
Oakland, CA 94610

Kirk C. writes: Litter bugs. You see their discarded exoskeletons all over town, in every town, in every nation.There's prolly litter in space - even though those NASAns seem like pretty stand up folks. The litter bug tends to congregate at bus stops (like the one…

God

665 Seraphim Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94199

Gur E. writes: ******* 6/5/7 ***************
I am guessing that you don't have my new number.  I have Verizon and  I believe your system is not updated with Verizon's numbers.  

Call me!
or
SMS me and I will call you back.

************************* ****

Why on earth…

Soka Gakkai International of America - SGI-USA
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill, Mission

2450 17th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Patrick O. writes: David just wants to promote his website, None of his accusations are supported in Wikipedia. Website has no police report,.
And no other reviews in over a year

Church of Scientology of San Francisco
Neighborhood: Financial District

701 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94111

AngelaS F. writes: I have no idea how to rate this.  I don't want to be judgmental - b/c I think it's great for people to believe in something but to be honest the things I've heard about Scientology (and, yes, much to my chagrin what I know I read in gossip magazines…

Old St Mary's Cathedral
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

660 California St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Kathleen M. writes: It's the first cathedral in California. It's also the closest one to the Financial District so it's the place to go at noon during holy days if you work downtown. Local celeb alert: I've seen the bishop preside over Mass here at least once. (I guess…

Faith Fellowship Foursquare Church

577 Manor Blvd
San Leandro, CA 94579

Lynnette P. writes: Praise God for FFFC!!

Hope Lutheran Church

2830 May Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803

Windy S. writes: This is my church. Its a laidback, liberal-ish ELCA church. Pastor Deborah Buttler is excellent. My husband and I joined when we got engaged. I was baptised there. Pastor Buttler's sermons are good and she did a great job at our wedding. Very…

St. Ignatius
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

650 Parker Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118

Heather S. writes: Pretty church, huge with high ceilings.  I've never been to a service as I'm not Catholic, but it seems like it would be nice.