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Zanze's Cheesecake

2405 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94126

lulu p. writes: Ummm.... where is the FULL FAT version of this cheesecake?

Yes, it's so delicate that it must be sliced with fishing line (free gift with purchase). It must also be eaten with pinky raised.

At over $10 per mini-cake (the same size as a personal pan…

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…

Belden Place
Neighborhood: Financial District

Belden Pl
San Francisco, CA 94109

JT F. writes: When I start feeling my Tracy, CA roots growing out again I tend to skip on over to Belden Place for a little culture. Lunch is always a shot in the dark depending on who you go with. For all I care, those restaurants could merge into one and I…

Last Laugh Coffee House
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

1551 Dolores St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Todd Z. writes: You may not stroll by much since it's on Dolores, but it's well worth the effort. Easily the best spot for a morning coffee this side of 24th st. A great indie cafe with a cozy couch in the back, interesting art on the walls, friendly service, free…

The Big 4 Restaurant
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1075 California St
The Huntington Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94108

Kristina R. writes: My Dinner with a First Generation Korean Auntie at The Big Four Restaurant.

(Delicious, albeit overpriced, food comes. Fabulous waiter serves, and we begin eating...quiet munching occurs.)

AUNTIE: You know...I was going to tell you something, but I…

Lois the Pie Queen
Neighborhood: North Oakland

851 60th St
Oakland, CA 94609

Ed U. writes: Bow to the Queen, you swine...she reigns most nobly...in Oakland of all places.

I can't remember the last time anyone in a restaurant really cared enough to thank me for coming without sounding like a robotic ninny. I love this place. If you come on…

Nona's Kitchen

5450 Coast Hwy
Pacifica, CA 94044

Liz S. writes: Great place to get out of the fog (or out of your wetsuit), to warm up and enjoy some comfort food. The sunny yellow walls give you an instant shot of happy from the moment that you walk in.

Just the fact that the wait staff has to recite the entire…

The Elite Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1535 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Peter M. writes: I had lunch here. Whose Elite now bitches !!!!!!!

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…

Dottie's True Blue Cafe
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

522 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Bella W. writes: Getting quality time with one of my closest friends is tough. He has a girlfriend that doesn't like me very much. I've met her on several occasions and acted more dorky than usual, so she wouldn't feel threatened. Apparently, I'm still cute when I'm…

JoAnn's Cafe

1131 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, CA 94080

rick p. writes: great ol skool diner type of place, with counters and stools that you can imagine regulars pulling up to several times a week. the spanish inspired dishes are where it's at. i had the chilaquiles (two perfectly poached eggs over generous amounts of…

The Blue Plate
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

3218 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Ed to the M. writes: I get it. I get the concept. Warm. Comforting. The sign beckons - EAT. This is supposed to be homey. The menu - nouveau American comfort food. The old Victorian. The open exposed kitchen. It all screams "Be fun and lighthearted and casual…

Miss Millie's
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

4123 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Dan L. writes: So far, the best weekend brunch I have enjoyed in San Francisco. I was first introduced to 24th St. in Noe Valley by a friend who took me to Savor, and I long thought that it HAD to be the best brunch food around. However, recently I tried Miss…

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…

Mama's
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1701 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133

d d. writes: The food is solid, but how can anyone enjoy their morning in this frenetic atmosphere? The one-hour wait outside was the best part of my dining experience. Inside, the restaurant felt like a hybrid of the New York Stock Exchange and the California 1…

Top Dog

Berkeley, CA 94702

JeFF T. writes: In all my years of visiting Berkeley, I never stopped into Top Dog. It was only after finding out that La Val's had closed, and I was left to eat a depressing slice of pizza at Fat Slice, that I decided I needed something else to cheer me up. I…

Bonne Sante

1184 Broadway
Burlingame, CA 94012

matthew r. writes: There's no shortage of sandwich shops within walking distance, but my coworkers insist on getting on the freeway to get sandwiches here. I found out why the other day.

They're some good sandwiches; The sliced top sirloin on a sourdough roll was just…

Morty's Delicatessen
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

280 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102

Ed U. writes: http://www.youtube.com...

What's it all about, Morty?
Is it just for your Reuben I live?
What's it all about when you melt the cheese, Morty?
Am I meant to eat more than I should
Or are you meant to be kind?...

So Morty, I miss our walks on the…

Split Pea Seduction
Neighborhood: SOMA

138 6th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

nobu k. writes: I was thinking of the review for my 200 because Yelp is important thing for me. Whatelse I can be so honest about my self.
I think because I AM NOT YELPING FOR ANTBODY"S FAVOR.
I don't lie on Yelp,
I never make a story on Yelp,
I always talk exact…

Jake's Steaks
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3301 Buchanan St
San Francisco, CA 94123

kevo m. writes: I've never been to City of Brotherly Love but here's what I know about it.

- Will Smith The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
- Rocky
- Cream Cheese
- The Liberty Bell
- The Eagles! (Randall Cunningham, Reggie White)
- The Phillies (Mike Schmidt, Lenny Dykstra, and…

BIX
Neighborhood: Financial District

56 Gold St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Ed to the M. writes: I'm trying to be a versatile Yelper. Imma try my hand at a limerick!

Three Yelpers tonight just for kicks
Enjoyed Dine About Town here at Bix
Two dudes and a chick
Me, Anne Marie, Rick
Needed our fancy food fix.

Our party entered this chilly night…

Nini's Coffee Shop

1000 N Idaho St
San Mateo, CA 94401

Jaime L. writes: I have been coming here since I was a little girl. I understood my first pun here, at 5 years old. I fell out of my chair and my uncle said "Have a nice trip, see you next fall!", and I subsequently fell out of my chair again from laughing so hard.…

Ma Pinkie's BBQ & Soul Food

207 North Amphlett Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94401

Melissa C. writes: This place is so freaking good!! If you want bbq, you gotta go here. The ribs are about the best ribs I've ever had, with the fried chicken coming very close. For sides, we had the bbq beans, red beans and rice, potato salad, green beans and mac and…

Underdog
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1634 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Stanley K. writes: BEST HOT DOG DINNER EVER! (PLUS +1 more)

Everything organic. Can't get better than that. I'm so glad to have this place right next door. After two months, the word is out. Yelpers are ecstatic. Many more to come...

Great variety of dogs, fresh toasted…

The Stadium Pub

1420 Lincoln Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Michael P. writes: Khaki Cargo Shorts: Check.

Baseball Hat: Check.

Navy Blue Polo Shirt: Check.
(Collar Up?: Double-Check.)

White Socks and Sandals: Check.

Guiness in Hand and Open-Mouthed Fratboy Glare: Check.

Clueless Blonde Chick On My Arm With Fake Boobs:…

Hubcaps

1548 Bonanza St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Scotty D. writes: this has got to be the biggest hidden gem in all of walnut creek although it's not really hidden and it's one of the best diners in the east bay. located right in the heart of walnut creek's famed locust street it's an unappreciated establishment…

Street
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2141 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Viola P. writes: For my 100th review (yay!) I would like to celebrate some of the best fried chicken ever! And it's skinless, which is nuts, because normally fried chicken skin is awesome. What? You know it is, don't lie and pretend you're all fat free, blah blah…

Americana Grill & Fountain
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3532 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94121

Pete J. writes: You will sit down & think to yourself "I absolutely NEED a cheeseburger. I need a cheeseburger so bad that I can smell it...I can taste it on my lips, but I haven't even ordered it yet". And you will order that cheeseburger, & when that cheeseburger…

St. Francis Fountain
Neighborhood: Mission

2801 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Josua P. writes: St. Francis Fountain claims to be San Francisco's oldest ice cream parlor and it certainly feels that way. If it wasn't for all the hipsters, you might think you were in a "Leave It To Beaver" episode.

"Gosh, Wally, those skinny black jeans sure are…

Big Mouth Burger
Neighborhood: Mission

3392 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Wendy K. writes: This poor guy is one of those unfortunate mom-and-pop small business owners who has incurred the wrath of one of our fine mega-corporate goliaths. The original name of this burger joint is Big Mouth Burgers, but the owner apparently ran afoul of…

House of Prime Rib
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1906 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Lee W. writes: I'll always have a fond place in my heart for this establishment. I've been going to the HOPR since I was a kid back in the '60s (the 1960s, not the 1860s.)

Back then, they used to give free Sunday dinners to grandmothers if all three generations…

Maverick
Neighborhood: Mission

3316 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Darin I. writes: So M., my best friend from college, visited me last week after staying at the scenic Asilomar retreat in Monterey for some science thing. Yeah, he's one of those science geeks. You know the type: they talk about inseminating fruit flies with Trix and…

Burger Joint

SFO
Main Hall Southern Food Court, International Terminal
San Francisco, CA 94128

roger b. writes: i'm having a hard time trying to decide if this deserves 3 or 4 stars. i guess 4 will do for the burger and for satisfying the burger craving while at SFO. they do a good job on the burger and i like it fine for a fast food burger. hell i have eaten…

Larkin Express
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

452 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Brad L. writes: The chicken coconut noodle soup goes somewhere near the top of my noodle soup list. The noodles themselves were nothing special, but the stock had exceptional depth. The chunks of chicken were tasty too.

The tea leaf salad here just kills the other…

South Shore Cafe

531 S Shore Ctr W
Alameda, CA 94501

Tina R. writes: One of my shortest reviews EVAR!

I have Five words for you...

Corned
Beef
Hash
Eggs
Benedict

+ Two more...

Hash
Browns

= Seven words
that will probably cut my life short by at least that many years!

A Delicious Stack of Crispy Carbs drenched in Hollandaise.

THE…

Giant Chef Burger

10 Golf Club Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Jenn N. writes: This place looks like a shanty but don't be ascared.

The men still wear Swedish Chef hats. *giggles* Orschda Bork Bork Bork!

Flo works here. She's nice but I don't recommend teasing her to kiss your grits. The ladies of Chef are sassy, observant, on…

San Francisco Soup Company
Neighborhood: Financial District

50 Post Street
Crocker Galleria
San Francisco, CA 94104

Autumn K. writes: I am sick and the only person who owes me soup or cares enough to bring me some is at a terrible, awful office, working for The Man. Damn The Man! I want my soup!

If I was smart (and less frugal), I would order soup from San Francisco Soup Company…

Asqew Grill
Neighborhood: Castro

3583 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

margot b. writes: Askew is tasty. Not amazing, but pretty good usually. I have a sneaking suspicion the "healthy" seeming skewers are basted with something not so healthy because they are too damn yummy. Have tried many of the skewers (I like the seafood ones the…

Park Chow
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1240 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122

Drue C. writes: EDIT 8/27 - Though this place hasn't completely won me over just yet I am willing to give this place the benefit of the doubt and bring them up to a 3 star review. I called and was able to make brunch reservations for a group of 15 when everywhere…

Cybelle's Front Room
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1385 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122

Juliane N. writes: Beer at $5.75 per pitcher during Tues, Thursdays, and Sat (forgot what time til what time) is unbeatable!

I wasn't really craving for pizza but wished that someone would of ordered pizza so I could give it a try.

I ordered the Fish and Chips ($9.95)…

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