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Location
East Bay, CA
Yelping SinceJuly 2005
Things I Love Find Me Ina vineyard
My HometownSan Francisco Bay Area born & raised.
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...Branding everything. Nonprofit Dev. Wine education.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsFull-bodied honesty with spicy, dry humor and a velvety finish.
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Jolly Christmas Postman
My First ConcertJohn Denver as a kid; Erasure as a grownup.
My Favorite MovieI haven't produced mine yet.
My Last Meal On EarthWine. Red.
Current CrushJohnny Magic, Miss Chloebug & Alexander the Great
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3615 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-0737
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-0737
Diablo Foods
Categories: Grocery, Meat Shops, Delis
Charming pet shop obviously with a concentration for spoiling Spot. Their specialty foods and snacks are competitive in pricing. A nice mix of more recognizable boutique brands and local artists. Like many of the pet goods-focused stores in the area, they host adoption days for mobile adoption arms of rescue groups.
Staff is nice. They're seasoned enough to see who's browsing and wants to be left to themselves.
Staff is nice. They're seasoned enough to see who's browsing and wants to be left to themselves.
Child- / family-friendly teahouse and bakery. Cute place for lunch or tea service or outright bakery items (individual and full tiramisu, etc) . Fantastic assortment. Princess cute surroundings with more casual, laid back food offerings (not full on bohemian like LoveJoy's). My little one was in awe of the princess feel it had.
Great children's tea package. Child-friendly events throughout the year. Everything was spot on. Catering services, all items can be prepped to go as well!
Great children's tea package. Child-friendly events throughout the year. Everything was spot on. Catering services, all items can be prepped to go as well!
13364 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(510) 589-6007
Lafayette, CA 94549
(510) 589-6007
Diablo Smog Test Only
Category: Smog Check Stations
Straightforward, efficient and super friendly service. Sit and wait or stroll through the area. Make sure to visit their web site for any specials, they also participate in regional mailers. Diablo Smog partners with a number of regional auto centers for smog test service!
3360 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-5233
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-5233
Nick's Exclusive Service For Mercedes Benz
Category: Auto Repair
Customer service? The staff was nice enough to try and help a customer of a nearby service center who happened to be locked out of her car with baby in her arms! The shop also comes highly recommended via world of mouth folks that are more likely past the typical Yelper demographic.
When I see oddball complaints, I often wonder if the reviewer is "that" person.
When I see oddball complaints, I often wonder if the reviewer is "that" person.
Extra star for such a friendly staff with great recommendations! Drive up coffee shack with fantastic pricing for quality. Great non-coffee hot and cold option as well.
2 for the cut.
Main staff was nice enough but more in the lines of a Super Cuts or a Fantastic Sams. Had I known I genuinely would not have walked in for service. Claimed "family" cuts, but would say more appropriate for straight-forward grooming (blow-drying is a separate service).
Saw other families going in...The bug was sent back to us with wet hair and a lollipop -- so much for checking the cut. Pay the extra $10+ and go to the several places down the road that specialize in children's hair.
The "shaping" has huge scissor chunks.
Main staff was nice enough but more in the lines of a Super Cuts or a Fantastic Sams. Had I known I genuinely would not have walked in for service. Claimed "family" cuts, but would say more appropriate for straight-forward grooming (blow-drying is a separate service).
Saw other families going in...The bug was sent back to us with wet hair and a lollipop -- so much for checking the cut. Pay the extra $10+ and go to the several places down the road that specialize in children's hair.
The "shaping" has huge scissor chunks.
Was purposely avoiding Johnny's the entire summer but the line out the door pulled me in. The standout is everything about the donuts are just right. Textures, glazes / finishes, not too sweet.
Fans seem to know their production schedule...or people see a line and just gravitate. Be prepared to see either full shelves or bare bone offerings. Booths inside, but might as well walk with the goods in hand so you can minimize impact on your belly.
And if you have cute children with you get extra ; ) Locals say their coffee is perfect match to donuts but the hot chocolate is not to be missed. Generous pricing on all offerings.
Fans seem to know their production schedule...or people see a line and just gravitate. Be prepared to see either full shelves or bare bone offerings. Booths inside, but might as well walk with the goods in hand so you can minimize impact on your belly.
And if you have cute children with you get extra ; ) Locals say their coffee is perfect match to donuts but the hot chocolate is not to be missed. Generous pricing on all offerings.
Congrats, Lafayette.Nice Farmer's Market test run. Please keep this around and truly nurture it.
4-H team, honeybee family and facepainting lady were the friendliest of the small business. The organic food folks from the Antioch (?) area had fantastic offerings and realisticly priced prepped foods as well.
The standout grower was the farm out in Pleasanton along Foothill Road -- they love their produce enough to only put the best stuff out there. The other standout, consistent produce came from the larger and/or more established growers. In fact, we had some disappointing produce from a smaller grower that noticeably pulled "just right" samples from one crate but sold from another that offered up rotting insides when cut open at home.
Hope it attracts vendors that are in it for care of product rather than trying to get rid of the stuff that didn't make the cut.
Parking needs to be ironed out...but nice to see the area going back to its roots.
4-H team, honeybee family and facepainting lady were the friendliest of the small business. The organic food folks from the Antioch (?) area had fantastic offerings and realisticly priced prepped foods as well.
The standout grower was the farm out in Pleasanton along Foothill Road -- they love their produce enough to only put the best stuff out there. The other standout, consistent produce came from the larger and/or more established growers. In fact, we had some disappointing produce from a smaller grower that noticeably pulled "just right" samples from one crate but sold from another that offered up rotting insides when cut open at home.
Hope it attracts vendors that are in it for care of product rather than trying to get rid of the stuff that didn't make the cut.
Parking needs to be ironed out...but nice to see the area going back to its roots.
Great staff make an experience that much more enjoyable. Grew up with fishermen in the family and easy access to amazing seafood. The table agreed the style was def more northeast authentic.
Expect dishes to be hearty all around -- if you're a lighter eater or fill up easily make sure to share. Yes, make sure to try their main menu chocked full of the usual chowders and fish-n-chips...And don't overlook their specials. Neat side options.
Full bar...and some colorful patrons to go with it -- so stay to earlier dining hours if bringing young guests with or your inlaws ; )
Expect dishes to be hearty all around -- if you're a lighter eater or fill up easily make sure to share. Yes, make sure to try their main menu chocked full of the usual chowders and fish-n-chips...And don't overlook their specials. Neat side options.
Full bar...and some colorful patrons to go with it -- so stay to earlier dining hours if bringing young guests with or your inlaws ; )
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Nice to see many responsible brands in their aisles. Such a friendly staff. Parking lot of the mall needs some work -- approaching spots are quite awkward.
Oh...and I've been prodded to add that the mini-me shopping carts are greatly appreciated.