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Peter's Tailor Shop
41255 Fremont Blvd Ste 104
Fremont,
CA
94538
Steve N. writes: I got a suit tailored by Peter before a cruise recently. He did a great job, in a timely manner, and took pride in his work. The prices were very reasonable, too, for the quality you get. I will be back the next time I gain or lose weight.
Pacific Car Wash Corporation
41080 Trimboli Way
Fremont,
CA
94538
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Comedown from my office in Pleasanton in route to San Jose, I'll take a detour to this place to have them service my rig.
And it's after work hours that are the best times to stop by this place - when it's…
Plaza Cleaners
3932 Washington Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94538
Alan B. writes: My partner and I have been using them for years and they always do good, prompt work. Very pleasant staff who know you by name when you come in. It's great to have a good, dependable dry cleaner.
Fremont Schwinn
4040 Papazian Way
Fremont,
CA
94538
Susan M. writes: I recently needed some parts to fix up an old Cannondale from college. Went to Performance Cycle, but it was gone. Then I went to Tri-City, definitely closed. Houses were being built. Headed over to Fremont Schwinn, glad it was still open. The…
Pizza Depot
43450 Grimmer Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94538
Alicia W. writes: This place has great pizza. So much better than any chain pizza place. The restaurant is also huge and has a separate room for parties. Main eating room has a big screen tv. Good selection of beer and the people that work there are very friendly.
Dragon Bbq Express
39486 Fremont Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94538
JeFF T. writes: So close to home, I can't resist coming here for the Chinese BBQ items. Roast duck, roast pork, bbq pork, steamed chicken, soy sauce chicken, etc....they have it all. Not to mention that they have a multitude of entrees just waiting to be picked…
Original Pancake House
39222 Fremont Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94538
Lea B. writes: OK. The cat's out of the bag. This is not the "original" Pancake House. That being said, it is still pretty old school. The inside has the sweet triangular walls and lots of windows. The old school building gets 5 stars.
I had been wanting to…
Starbucks
3950 Mowry Ave
Fremont,
CA
94538
Shanna M. writes: It's 7:45 and I'm desperately searching for a coffee shop close to my job because honestly there is nothing even remotely decent within a 5 mile radius. There is a little drive-thru coffee kiosk across from my workplace that I swear serves the…
Big Apple Bagels
5009 Mowry Ave
Fremont,
CA
94538
Carmen S. writes: I love their fluffy bagels!!! So yummy but they aren't thrifty on spreading that gooey butter all over my bagel! Good for taste but bad for my diet!
Taqueria Los Gallos
39459 Fremont Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94538
jenn t. writes: i use to go here like everyday..back in the day.. and i love their food!! whenever i come down here this is one of my first stops..i always get the super nachos and the los gallos quesadilla.. plus not to forget.. my all time fav drink.. their…
China Dragon
39144 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont,
CA
94538
Nate T. writes: GREAT Chinese food in FREMONT??? .... ehh .. not likely ... How about pretty damn GOOD? ... China Dragon's your place then!
I've passed by this place a million times and found the outside to be entirely underwhelming ... my wife and I hit this place…
New Tungkee Noodle House No 5
39226 Argonaut Way
Fremont,
CA
94538
Armand G. writes: Agree with Paulo, hidden gem! Close to my house and always a choice for quick, cheap, and quality food. Seated instantly and food comes within 5 min. I recommend the #3 or #9 soup bowl and a Taro tea. It's my go-to when all else fails. Enjoy.
Jack's Brewing Company
39176 Argonaut Way
Fremont,
CA
94538
Donna P. writes: Saying Fremont has a lack of late-night options is an understatement. So while Jack's Brewing Company isn't open late (I believe they closed at 11pm on the Friday we were there), at least it's different and has some character!
It was packed because…
China Chili Restaurant
39116 State St
Fremont,
CA
94538
Scott L. writes: Honey Pecan Prawns
That's enough right? I think it's a nice place to get away for a time - especially the bistro style places that are so loud.
OK, so the food is a bit sweet, definitely westernized and maybe a bit old school over the top fancy with…
Market Broiler
39195 Farwell Dr
Fremont,
CA
94538
Mary S. writes: First off, you must sit at the bar. Why? To be close to the booze, of course! Then hopefully Nathan is working. Their top-notch bartender. I order the Market Broiler Mary. It comes with all the accoutremont, plus a huge, yummy shrimp.
Now, I always…
PJ's Bagel
38990 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Ste B
Fremont,
CA
94538
Rob C. writes: large bagel selection, various fruits, cheeses, etc. i enjoyed my pastrami on a soft/chewy lightly toasted provolone cheese bagel. it was nearing the end of the day, so they were selling their left over supply, about a dozen for $3.
Lloyd's Donut Kitchen
5200 Mowry Ave Ste J
Fremont,
CA
94538
Kevin S. writes: The big, plush, not-too-sweet, silky-yet-substantial chocolate iced donut my friend John G brought me from Lloyd's on Wednesday was like a thunderbolt from Donut Heaven, even though I have no earthly idear where Lloyd's even is. I intend to find it…
Steve's Hallmark
39202 Fremont Hub
Fremont,
CA
94538
Rinne R. writes: Sometimes I come in here to look for something I know I may need...
if not then and there...
but in the future....
Hey, you'll always need cards!!! Whoever thinks of what to write in there is oh-so-coolio!!! That would be a fun, fun job to have! And…
Paradise Spas
5168 Mowry Ave
Fremont,
CA
94538
Tabitha O. writes: Great place to get a tan. It's HUGE and the staff are really friendly. Definitely stop in if you're in the area...
Pure Beauty
39070 Argonaut Way
Fremont,
CA
94538
Daniela A. writes: I am very familiar with place, so here's the deal:
Sandra - Manager. Extremely warm, helpful, artistically talented person who has been in the beauty industry for many years, as a stylist, makeup artist and salon manager. She has a Paula Dorf…
Los Cabos
3283 Walnut Ave
Fremont,
CA
94538
Steve N. writes: This is my favorite "taqueria" type place in Fremont. It's kind of a combo fast food / sit down type place. You order at the counter, but they bring the food to your table.
The owner is extremely friendly, and I like to give them business. They…
Sunil S Dhawan, MD
Center for Dermatology
2557 Mowry Ave, Ste 34
Fremont,
CA
94538
Sonja G. writes: Dermatologist (Skin specialist) and an Amazing Doctor:
I have been a patient of Dr. Sunil Dhawan for two years now. I see him once in two to four months. He is very nice and caring. He will not chat too much and might come across as slightly reserved…
Bed Bath & Beyond
39125 Fremont Hub
Fremont,
CA
94538
TupuGirl .. writes: ..Do you know what day it was yesterday?...
Dyson Vacuum Cleaner day!!.. So, this is what my life's become as a single under 30 female, I was excited to buy my first "heave duty", "bad-ass", "light weight", "bag-less" vacuum cleaner...
I was going to…
Mission Burgers
135 Anza St
Fremont,
CA
94539
Carol O. writes: the mister LOVES this place for the charbroiled burgers. i dig it, too, but felt i should warn y'all about a couple of things.
a) place is run by two cute little, but stingy, korean women. you can't give me an order of steak fries and ONE packet of…
The Cheese Taster Delicatessen
43367 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Bobby D. writes: Sweet Fancy Moses!
This is now my number one place locally for Sandwiches
I must have passed this place hundreds of times but finally went.
I seriously thought they only had cheese.
The have dozens of different types of cheeses which I will be trying…
Serene Dental
5201 Mowry Ave.
Fremont,
CA
94538
shannon l. writes: Dr. Sapana is great! She's very gentle and I feel completely comfortable in her care. I was a little disappointed because I needed so much work done but she gave me many quick appointments. Plus, she works fast and carefully!
The office is located…
Classique Dry Cleaners
39370 Civic Center Dr.
Suite # C
Fremont,
CA
94538
Jane Y. writes: UPDATE 3/1/08:
unfortunately, the last few times there were more than desired instances of untreated stains, etc.
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finding a good dry cleaners is like finding a good…
Saddle Rack
42011 Boscell Road
Fremont,
CA
94538
Kristen S. writes: I live in Oakland. You would think that after living in Oakland and Berkeley, that I would have been exposed to enough culture shock to last me five lifetimes. After all, my own colleagues are in awe enough of hearing how I got to work in the…
Pacific Commons
Automall Parkway
Fremont,
CA
94538
Brian C. writes: I love Pacific Commons. They have big box retailers such as Old Navy, DSW, Circuit City, and Costco! And the chain restaurants they did get in are actually a bit higher end than most. Panera Bread, Claim Jumper and PF Changs. I like In-n-out…
Color Me Mine
43301 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Daniela A. writes: We kept driving past Color Me Mine the last couple of weeks, and wondering what it was. Finally we walked up to the door and went in to ease our curiosity. It turned out that this was a little studio where you can pick from a variety of plaster…
Royal Taj
43691 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
arnold g. writes: When I saw that Garam Masala had closed (the second Indian restaurant to shut down in this space since we moved here in 2005), I wasn't sad because the food wasn't that great. But the banner announcing that Royal Taj was opening in its place got me…
Susan M Pirrone, Optometrist
Warm Springs Optometric Group
194 Francisco Ln
Fremont,
CA
94539
Juliana T. writes: See my review for the Warm Springs Optometric Center.
Dr. Pirrone was fantastic and so was her staff.
Zorba's Deli Cafe and Catering
46505 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Miz Tam T. writes: I had been wanting to try this place for a while as I love Greek/Mediterranean food. Unfortunately, my man does not, so when I suggested we meet here for lunch, I pulled up the reviews and told him there were other offerings (that had no dill) like…
Wok City Diner
46531 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Fong L. writes: HAHAHAHA, this place breaks my golden rule for choosing a Chinese Restaurant by its name: never walk into a chinese restaurant with the words "wok", "panda", "mister", or "chopsticks" in the name. In fact, when you first walk in, you'll note that…
Rick's World of Tennis
40065 Mission Blvd # B
Fremont,
CA
94539
Albert d. writes: The only place "TENNIS PLAYERS" can go and get the real stuff. Rick has been open in Fremont for years now and still continues to have the same service I could remember since the old location. He always squeezes your racket in when you need it ASAP…
Hometown Favorite
43689 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Eric W. writes: By far, the most inconspicuous location for a restaurant you can find (or not find), Hometown Favorite lies in what essentially is a basement below street level. Well, let me rephrase that. It is actually on the first floor of a little strip mall,…
Scrapbook U
1610 Washington Blvd.
Fremont,
CA
94539
Shari D. writes: This is actually my favorite scrapbooking store in Fremont. It's got some cute stuff all around the perimeter of the store. The papers are very cool, too, and they're all on racks throughout the center of the store. I haven't taken any classes here,…
Ohlone Yen Ching Restaurant & Lounge
1616 Washington Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Irene S. writes: Ah, such fond memories of long road trips with the fam to and from Tahoe. Sweet Valley High #13, #14, #15? Check. Pillow? Check. Japanese "MILKY" caramels? Kimbap? Check. Check. Earplugs and squirt gun? Check...
I was eleven, my brother the…
Fremont Flower Pavilion
43377 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Shari D. writes: My husband buys me many gorgeous floral arrangements from this place. He's become friends with the owner and some employees here. They are locals who know a lot about the area, and are very cool.
I've come in before to buy flowers for a hostess, or…
Straw Hat Pizza
1653 Industrial Parkway
Hayward,
CA
94544
Sherry M. writes: The pizza here is pretty good, and the environment is fun. They have a good sized arcarde for a small place and a back room for larger parties. I love the potato wedges. It's a great place to stop in and grab a pie!