San Jose Municipal Golf Course

1560 Oakland Rd
San Jose, CA 95131

euge l. writes: i used to live very close to this place. how close? miss hit balls would bounce in the street in front of my place.

this place is VERY nice for a muni course. seriously, probably the BEST muni course ive been to before the remodeled harding park.…

Kinko's San Jose

1712 Oakland Rd
San Jose, CA 95131

JessEca T. writes: I love this place!  I mean, it's another errand, but for having to do errands it's not a bad place to go.

I do all of my personal shipping out of here. It's fast and they're open 24 hrs so I can go at 6am before work.

They have a photo machine that…

Starbucks

1704 Oakland Road
San Jose, CA 95131

Aaron V. writes: Friendly staff with the same crappy Starbucks coffee you know and trust. Four stars for this place because it's open late. Until midnight on Friday and Saturday and 11 on weekdays.

Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge

1140 Lincoln Ave Ste 5
San Jose, CA 95125

Tiffany T. writes: I have been here twice and I've always had so much fun.  Petroglyph has a great selection of different paints, brushes, and ceramic objects.  The studio is almost always clean and there is usually no waiting.  The staff is very helpful in explaining…

Peet's Coffee & Tea

1140 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

jessie k. writes: although the company has changed DRASTICALLY over the years and not for the better, they now offer flavor syrups and their employee treatment has gone downhill. :-(  BUT, the coffee is still the same- dark, rich, fresh and fantastic!

i love this…

Neo Nails

1076 Leigh Ave
San Jose, CA 95126

Bobby U. writes: My wife and I have been going to NEO nails every 2 weeks for more than 2 years and have never had a bad experience. The staff is really friendly for the most part and even when you do run into the talking shit in foreign languages thing the work is…

My Dad's Moving

98 S Keeble Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126

Barb B. writes: I used My Dad's Moving to move about 30-40 pieces of art my bf and I had in our garage to our storage facility. Rick, the owner, was courteous, fast with the estimate, on-time, careful with our work and I would definitely use them again! Our art…

Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza

1072 Willow St
San Jose, CA 95125

Mercy B. writes: It's been a few years since we've had the opportunity to visit this Willow Street location.

The occasion? S's dad is 86 years young today! So, we gathered at Willow Street to celebrate his special day.

Parking at this location has always been a…

Casablancas Cafe

1185 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Angela C. writes: ORGY IN MY MOUTH..... hella.

I think the Gyro Plate changed my life.  

My best friend suggested I go there and grab a Gyro Plate and that it was WAY better than Yiassoo.  I told her "SHUT YOUR MOUTH!"  there was no way that the Gyro was better than…

Cozy Family Restaurant

2089 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

Richard G. writes: had a French dip and it was very good! I wiil defninitely come back here as I have been going to the cozy for years now.

Schurra's Candy Factory

840 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

Mara T. writes: UPDATE 2/13/08
Schurra's knows how to deliver for pre-Valentine's Day happiness. Went in this afternoon to get some goodies for friends, family, coworkers. Came out loaded with dark chocolate marshmallow hearts and chocolate covered strawberries, yum.…

Dunham & Associates

1884 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

Nellie M. writes: Rick Dunham does my taxes.  I've used him for 3 years and never had a problem.

Bellarmine College Preparatory

960 W Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95126

Alex L. writes: *I* went there. What other reason do you need?

Bellarmine Barber Shop

892 Emory St
San Jose, CA 95126

Steven U. writes: Finding a good baber is like finding a good dentist or doctor. I have been coming here for about 2 years. My friend Dave who purchased a new condo up the street found Bellarmine Barbershop soon after moving in. I think he read about it in the Mercury…

Queen Donuts & Ice Cream

196 Race St
San Jose, CA 95126

Mara T. writes: Donuts and ice cream 24 hours a day. Seriously, what else do you need to know?

Total hole in the wall, Queen's is easy to pass up as you drive along Race or Park. But if you manage to spot it and go in...you're pleasantly surprised.

Love their glazed,…

Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

1860 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

Secret G. writes: A girlfriend and I went here for my first Ethiopian experience and it's a great place to try something new!  I thought it was very different but still good.  The foods my friend and I ordered were vinagery and mushy textured but my boyfriend came…

Lou's Living Donut Museum

387 Delmas Ave
San Jose, CA 95126

Laurin A. writes: Greatest donut place I've had in the Bay Area thus far.
It's nice to stop by on a Saturday morning.  The donuts are mouth watering deliciousness...  
My mouth is salivating right now just thinking of the chocolate risen  or the plain glazed risen.…

Andy's Pet Shop

1280 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

labpugglechi x. writes: **UPDATE 3/28/2008***
I just got back from Andy's and I've bumped them up from 1 star to 4! They are indeed under new management and are doing a lot to clean up the store. The previous owners gave the employees a 2 day notice that they were leaving…

Riga European Bakery and Cafe

1338 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

Bobby U. writes: So I went in here on a referral from a friend and was not super impressed. The pastries were okay but lacked something, I still can't put my finger on it, like the flavors were incomplete. The counter service was kinda snippy and I felt rushed, like…

Body Exotic

957 W San Carlos
San Jose, CA 95126

melissa m. writes: This place is clean and professional!  I've gotten all my deep tissue & cartilage piercings here and they were all done by Daniel.  He's great.  He's calm and pretty much gets you to relax.  They have a wide selection of jewelry and they make sure to…

Pho 54

2874 Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127

Huy N. writes: Hold up. Wait a minute.

Did I hear someone actually criticize the service and atmosphere at a pho joint?  That's like complaining about the lighting at a crack den.  Or the food at a strip club.  Be for reals, peoples.  Pho places are all about the…

Khanh's Garden Restaurant

335 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose, CA 95128

Omid T. writes: Holy stinky fish sauce!!!

A Vietnamese restaurant with incandescent lighting and non-linoleum flooring and cloth napkins that ISN'T trying to be the Slanted Door or Tamarine!?

THERE IS A GOD!!!

Vecua

367 Santana Heights
Ste 4002
San Jose, CA 95128

cacao g. writes: I feel my skin is totally rejuvenated every time after getting a treatment at Vecua.  

My friend introduced me to this very Japanese style salon and since then, I have been to loyal customer of Vecua.  My friend knows the owner of Vecua who has a…

BCBG

334 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

Archie R. writes: I can't believe i am doing this.  Am I really going to start giving away some trade secrets?  Well, what the heck, I might as well.  

This store makes me look like I actually know what I am doing.  I have purchased countless items of clothing here for…

Crate and Barrel 404-414

301 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

Mara T. writes: My fave CB ever.

It's big, it's beautiful, it's brightly lit, it's 2 packed-to-the-gills stories, it's 5 minutes from my house, AND it has a wonderful bathroom.

Others that write about it being inspiring are true. However, I get SO inspired when I go…

Tumi

333 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

Joanne V. writes: TUMI what a great luggage company for the trendy jetsetters all the way to the casual travelers who barely get out of town.  I have a few TUMI items.  I have to say I didn't purchase them from TUMI, but I'm in absolute amazement in the condition my…

Anthropologie

356 Santana Row Apt 319
San Jose, CA 95128

jessie k. writes: shameless, i know.

yes, they are the home of the $65.00 cotton t-shirt.  BUT, they have essentially branded my "granny chic" style to the point that when i'm in there shopping, other customers try to flag me down to get me to "start a fitting room" or…

Pho Lynn

1865 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95128

Colleen Y. writes: Mo Pho, Fo Sho pleaze!

My only pho ho in the wole is clo-sed.
So I'ze yelped it, if my friend Mara sayz it's good well, I trust her...and it WAS.... very good!
Mara said it was clean...well she must not have been sitting at #9....#9....
note to…

Derco Jewelers

333 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

Roger L. writes: Derco came highly recommended by two totally different people I knew, so I figured that this would be the place.  After shopping around a bit, I found that Derco did have the right mix of great service, selection, and most importantly, nice jewelry…

Yung Le's Fusion Restaurant

1317 Winchester Blvd
San Jose, CA 95128

Jeannette S. writes: We were a party of 14 and came here on a slow night.  We made same day reservations and were accommodated.  But note that it's a good idea to make them a day in advance.  Yung doesn't have much of a staff on weeknights, and with our same day…

Pizza Antica

334 Santana Row
# 1065
San Jose, CA 95128

Vicky L. writes: Omigod... I love truffles. Not the chocolate kind, but the take-a-stinky-pig-romping -around-in-the-woods kind. Unfortunately my salary doesn't really condone me to purchase truffles on a regular basis so I have to resort to eating truffle oil. I…

Winchester Auto

1366 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose, CA 95128

Kristina A. writes: With all this rain we've been having, I noticed that my windshield wipers weren't doing as well as last rainy season. I don't trust oil changing places to not overcharge me for poor quality wiper blades so I thought I'd just get some good ones at an…

Lakeshore Learning Store

1099 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128

Kristina R. writes: Ok, I'm just gonna blurt it out for all to criticize, but...

TEACHER STORES SHOULD BE CHEAP AS MUD.  

There.  Let the dog-pile commence.

But having said that, I must say Lakeshore does offer a great variety of resources.  I'd hesitate to say K-5…

Yas Restaurant

1138 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129

Nicole W. writes: If you're in need of some no-nonsense Persian food, this is your place.  I'm a big fan of Persian stews, and this is one place that Always has them on the menu - you don't have to get lucky and show up on the right weeknight.  I alternate between…

Holder's Country Inn

998 S De Anza Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95129

Sab L. writes: My first thought upon walking into Holder's Country Inn was "so this is where all the white people in Cupertino hang out" :p

They get 3.5 stars for their friendly service, cool old cash register, and the fond memories I have of studying there during…

Pet Food Express

5148 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95129

Joyita A. writes: Wow.
just
Wow.
Bow wow wow.
I came here to get a leash and collar for Pato the Wonderdog.
I found Pato abandoned in East SJ. He was dirty and hadn't eaten for days.
I told the people at Pet Express about Pato, and they just wanted to help. We got him…

Vito's Pizza

1040 S White Rd
San Jose, CA 95127

van ness d. writes: The first time I ever had Vito's Pizza was way back in high school -you know, like, 7 years ago, in 2000.  Ahh...I was a Freshman then... (What...? What???  You saying I look OLDER??!).  I remember thinking it was a really good pizza, but I never…

Thai White Rock Cafe

3116 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95127

Susan D. writes: On Alum Rock, just to the east of White Road, is this GREAT lil Thai place called White Rock Thai Cafe.  After weeks of trying but getting nowhere, I FINALLY got to eat there!  *crowd goes wild*  LoL  Good things come to those who wait and, well,…