Office Depot

1101 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

Jim C. writes: Usually I dread having to go to this Office Depot for it's really slow and often incompentent employees with a "I-hate-working-here" attitude. However, recently I had to come here a couple of times and I had really good, efficient, and enthusiastic…

Fry's Electronics

1077 E Arques Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Julie K. writes: I like tech even though I can't figure out what's wrong with my non - wifi signal catching thinkpad...  I do love tech..  I.. do... LOVE.... tech!!!!

this particular place..  there are lots of memories..  
made a line w/ friends to get PSP, World of…

Palm Company Store

950 W. Maude Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Zeke S. writes: I don't know how many people know, but on the first floor of the Palm, Inc campus there is an open to the world Palm retail store that sells lots of, well, Palm stuff. In addition to the devices ther are lots of neat gadget's and accesories like GPS…

Goldfield's Jewelers

141 E Washington Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Christine S. writes: Steve is a master craftsman. I took him a sketch of what I wanted for my wedding band, we talked and he laid out stones from his collection and we discussed my vision. He made a wax mold of what he'd make, put in all the stones and I went for another…

Macy's

200 W Washington Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

deb n. writes: Impressive the store is still busy during it's construction with the rest of the mall.  Went around 12:30 on a Thursday.  The escalator going upstairs wasn't working, so had to hump it up them, they are steep.  The feel has changed since when I used…

Goodwill

151 E. Washington Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

deb n. writes: Good sale today, all clothing items $9.98 and less is $2.  White tags not on sale.  Housewares and furniture 50% off. 75% off Christmas.

A medium size GW but old and tired and low end items, no designer labels, mostly Target and some H & M, the…

Ace Loan Office

199 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Mark G. writes: During a dark, dreary and forgettable part of my life, I turned to the Ace Loan Office for a helping hand (dollar). I lent them a ring, guitar and amp, and got some cash in return. Everything was kept in great condition, and yes, I got my stuff back…

San Jose Korean Christian Book Center

1082 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Jane L. writes: A little marked up from what you would pay in L.A. or Korea, but it's convenient versus ordering and waiting for shipment.  They have a huge selection on bibles, church paraphernalia... but, I was looking for U.S. best sellers translated into Korean.…

Cd Warehouse

470 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Mark G. writes: This used to be a very cool CD store for over 10 years, but they're out of business, and a "Cick Away" computer service company is taking up the space now.

Plug And Play Tech Center

440 N Wolfe Road
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Scott L. writes: "Work food and cafeteria food" may not be the normal Yelp review, but the food is pretty darn good here. There's also a brightly colored and well thought out area on the second floor.

The food quality is above average, the selection broad and the…

My Smoke Shop

964 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Rocaveli G. writes: who cares how good the guy is at PIERCING, the NAME is my SMOKE shop, and as a smoke shop i think it delivers

great selection of "value" priced glass, paraphernalia, etc. people that work here are pretty cool chill guys unlike the stuck up pricks at…

Borders

316 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Mark G. writes: Parking can be tough, but otherwise, this is a well laid out and comfortable Borders. There are two floors (like the Palo Alto location), with the music area at the top. I love being able to listen to most of the cd's beforehand using their cool…

Safeway

639 S Bernardo Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Robert K. writes: great customer service but they don't have a very good seafood section.  Fresh fish is not always available.

Peninsula Beauty Supply

328 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

amalia b. writes: this is one of the chains nicest and one of the most spacious stores. the manager Lucy is sooo knowlegable about everything and the service is top knotch!!!

Cranberry Hill Mercantile

1014 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Valerie F. writes: A self-described "crafter's mall," Cranberry Hill Mercantile offers the usual country-style, cutesy handmade items that appeal mainly to little old ladies, but one area of their store is an exception to this.

On the far wall to the right side of the…

Aaron Brothers Art & Framing

725 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Michael C. writes: So now that I have my own place, and also a new office, I figured that I need to get framed artwork, versus sticking up posters and taping random pictures everywhere.

So at my office, some people came around trying to unload some excess artwork they…

The Lion & the Lamb Bookstores Inc

1348 S Mary Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Mark G. writes: A well-stocked Christian book and gift store. I was looking for a small decorative Cross and found the perfect one. They have tons of specialty and gift Bibles as well.

Hobbytown USA

585 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Robert N. writes: This shop seems to focus more on radio control and models, which was a disappointment for me looking for model railroad supplies. It did cram a lot of stuff into a fairly small storefront, and they carried some magazines and books of interest as well…

Badminton Alley

1237 S Mary Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Woshiadai W. writes: There is a great number of badminton lovers around the bay area. It's a great sport to train your speed, flexibility, power and mind. In addition, you play indoor and weather conditions won't affect you.

However, when the time comes to pick a racket,…

Good Guys

1247 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

kim n. writes: Doh! They're closed..I was going to do some Big Screen TV investigation and poof! Gone like Keyser Soze. I''ve dumped my share of cash for various electronics throughout the years here. I guess I'll have to figure out a new venue for my audio/video…

Central Computers

1255 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Gerard Y. writes: Wow. The difference is almost night and day in terms of customer service compared to the San Francisco store. I know, I know it's only one experience, but anything is better than the SF store... I reason why I had to drive down here was the…

Five Ten Gifts

510 Waverley St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Phil K. writes: I visited Five Ten tonight and found tons and tons of awesome design gifts for my designer friends. The shop is small, but jam packed with all kinds of colorful gifts for yourself or people who like well designed, unique things. The variety was…

Coupa Cosas

536 Ramona Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Anita L. writes: Stuck for ideas when it comes to shopping for a friend who has absolutely EVERYTHING? Well, pop into this little shop which sells some really unique (mostly wood) items. There are beautiful bowls, spoons, furniture as well as some other gorgeous…

Kimura Gallery

482 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Janel Y. writes: Their selection of Japanese items are fabulous, ranging from art books and stickers to furniture and Kimonos. Service is attentive, hospitable and very friendly, run by a Bay Area mom and her daughters who really get to know their customers. Their…

The Space Control

524 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Wei H. writes: Update:  This place is Closing Down, ...AGAIN!!  I don't know what's happening, almost 60% of the Hip/Trendy Furniture place I used to visit and love are all falling apart. (Friends, In Your Element, Here...)  I feel like I am some kind of business…

Gallery House Inc

320 N California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Oksana T. writes: Very nice coffee place with seating outside. Pretty quiet at most times. I think they messed up on cup sizes and got soup cups instead of coffee cups. But more is never worse than less, right!?

Express

660 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Natalie G. writes: I love Express, and especially this location because it's big and not overly crowded like the one at Valley Fair. The staff is really helpful too--last time I went in, the girl behind the counter helped me figure out which coupons I could use to get…

Peninsula Optical Co

417 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Glen M. writes: So the frames were pretty expensive and the shop weren't a VSP provider, so they cost me even more, but I still bought my glasses here because they didn't lock any of the cabinets, so we could take our time (and we did take a lot of time) to go…

California Paint and Wallpaper

360 S California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sophia Y. writes: minus one for price. but perhaps that's just what it costs

for 1 set of blackout duette shades
3/8"
$416  $341 with store discount
sale

$307
$45 to measure (mike halmo) (refunded from installation fee)
+ installation.

would also recommend calling palo alto…

Palo Alto Eyeworks

461 S California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Chris R. writes: Excellent customer service.  Since they didn't accept my vision insurance, I wasn't going to buy anything, but the owner was very personable, and we had a nice chat in the middle of the afternoon.

The selection is pretty good, and the prices on frames…

The New Audible Difference

805 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301

kim n. writes: Great high end audio video specialist gear. McIntosh, Mark Levinson, Wilson X, and the like. Unfortunately the people who worked there probably deemed I wasn't able to afford anything. I walked through and not one person talked to me. Oh well, I'll…

Stanford Florists

620 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Lila T. writes: This place has a large selection of orchids with a lot of unusual varieties. I think most of them cost about $30 but they always have discounted ones that are $20 or less (many in full bloom).

Village Flower Shoppe

145 Hamilton Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301

The Sock S. writes: I've only ordered off their site and by phone. Their prices are a little higher than average, but so is the quality of their flowers. (I think, since they weren't for me so I didn't really get to see them up close.)

Each time I've ordered, they put…

Hemingway

480 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Jacqueline B. writes: 10 stars!!!

If I smoked cigars I'd be here all the time.  Luckily for my lungs- I do not.  But I love the guy who owns/runs (?) this store.  I came here one day to buy a father's day gift for my dad. He likes cigars but only buys the cheap-o ones, so…

Rancho Shopping Center

Foothill Expy
Los Altos, CA 94022

Rachel R. writes: This is a decent sized shopping center off of Lawrence.  There is a supermarket (Andronico's), a spa, a SCORE location, a few restaurants and other services.

Rite Aid

2310 Homestead Rd
Los Altos, CA 94024

Christina P. writes: I live really close to this Rite Aid -- and this drugstore is sort of... great!

The pharmacy is awesome, can have Rx's ready asap and often remember who you are!

This store is extremely self sufficient -- in one place you can get light bulbs, kitty…