Mi Lindo Peru
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

3226 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Ed to the M. writes: So I just read that Jamie Lynn Spears who is 16 years old is now pregnant with her first child (hell yeah I read Perez Hilton), and I think to myself "those Spears girls are so pretty, I want to be just like them, and getting pregnant would be so…

Groove Merchant Records
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

687 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Rego S. writes: For the serious collector.  Here you'll find records too rare to find on eBay.  Sure, they're more expensive than the typical find at other stores, but you get what you paid for.  (Today's purchase: original pressings of Pet Sounds and Ramones' debut…

Philz Coffee
Neighborhood: Mission

3101 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

laura b. writes: Here is exactly how it went down.  

Last night, Maria D. sent me a link to this:  http://www.yelp.com/bi...

I FREAK THE FUCK OUT.  I mean, I am fr-iz-eaking.  I call all of the places in San Francisco that carry these donuts and they are all sold out.…

Bangkok Garden Thai Cuisine

201 Southgate Ave
Daly City, CA 94015

Stanley K. writes: What's the capital of Thailand?

BANGKOK! (punches private area)

Remind me to order something I've tried before like Pad Thai or garlic chicken. Instead I ordered the Fried Chicken with Fried Rice. My mistake, I'm sure i miss out especially on their…

Canteen
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

817 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Todd E. writes: To GET Canteen, you have to get INTO Canteen...

Let's start with the bitching...To say this place is tiny is a GROSS UNDERSTATEMENT...It's like saying one of those miniature Shriner cars is a full-sized, luxury sedan...Hell, let's be honest, a Tamale…

CocoaBella Chocolates
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2102 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

KayJay .. writes: When my Dad died, I came back to work five days later, to find a box of CocoaBella chocolates, wrapped in a ribbon, sitting on my desk with a card.

I sat silently.  Unwrapped the box.  Noticed the cute little chocolates inside.  Read each description.…

Fat Chance Belly Dance
Neighborhood: Mission

670 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110

Suhani K. writes: Over the last 3 years, I've flirted with these classes every few months; I stay committed for a little while, and then I shomehow decide it's too much fun to continue.  Of course, months later, I go shimmying back, because it's just too hard to…

Viking's Giant Submarines
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1418 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

mary a. writes: decently  toasted white bread

nicely melted cheese

admirably charred

properly amount of fillings

peppery tabasco sauce............

is an emergence of a suitable sandwich for me at this humble place.

Whole Foods Market

1010 Park Pl
San Mateo, CA 94403

peggy w. writes: Whole Foods: I discovered you in high school when my health conscious mother bought her own yogurt cultures from you and started her own little yogurt/bacteria farm in our kitchen.  Although the prices are on the high side for groceries, it's not as…

Nielsen Automotive

888 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Anneliese A. writes: I've been a Nielsen "customer" for ten years.  

I use the term, "customer," loosely because they never let me pay for anything.  They never let me leave my car there.

On one occasion, when my tire was flat, they explained to me that I purchase my tire…

Hotel Sofitel San Francisco Bay At Redwood Shores

223 Twin Dolphin Dr
Redwood City, CA 94065

Jessica R. writes: **Edit #3** Amendment to my previous 1 star review of customer service

I did have a very irritated (1 star) review of my experience with reservations and trying to get a group rate for the (K) wedding that I am going to here this weekend.  The general…

Babies
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

534 Laguna Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Genevieve Y. writes: Date & Time:  Sunday July 20, 2008 Afternoon
Company:  Michael & Jack @ Momi Toby's
Vibe:  Doggie's Dream
Decor:  Cute!  Red Buckets of Toys by The Window.  Treats in Big Jars.  Designer Collars & Leashes.  Glass Display of Doggie Birthday Cakes &…

Suruki Supermarket

71 E. 4th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401

nobu k. writes: I have one thing to say.
Kan-Chiku is 54 BUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is great deal.
It's my most favorlite "Sake" for last 2 years.
Very smooth, gentle but strong, must drink room temperature.
NO NEED to warm-up or heat-up.
And you don't need to snack on,…

Wak Shack
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

782 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Sammy S. writes: I will follow my beloved Anthony (not wak) to the ends of the earth....that is if he doesn't give me a Joan Jett mullet (wak) again.

Sorry baby cakes, but I'm looking a little Tegan & Sara (wak) for my liking.

Anthony used to work at Maria Rua (wak)…

Zeum Carousel
Neighborhood: SOMA

4th & Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Suzanne B. writes: My very first 'first date' involved a carousel ride.  

It was perfect.  'Gallant' was my date's middle name as he suavely waved me through the turnstiles towards the gleaming menagerie of horses, giraffes, zebras, ostriches and other exotic creatures.…

Animal Connection II
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1677 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Gregor G. writes: This little nugget is crammed to the rafters, which only increases the likelihood they'll have any brand of pet food you want on hand. I've comparison-shopped and they've still got the best deal on my boy's preferred canned dog food -- even after…

Randall Museum

199 Museum Way
San Francisco, CA 94114

Josua P. writes: As a child I went to the Randall museum for summer classes in ceramics and model ship building. I didn't want to go but my step mom forced me and by the end of it I had made some sweet ashtrays (which my Dad quickly filled with roaches) and a slick…

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe
Neighborhood: Embarcadero

1 Ferry Building
Store #12
San Francisco, CA 94105

Grace K. writes: If ever I have $1500 laying around, and I'm told I have to use it within one hour or it will disappear - - - - - -

and it HAS to be food - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Then I am going here and blowing it in one sitting by eating so much…

Alameda Taqueria

1513 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

decoux d. writes: Maybe the best bean and chee on earth.

Trader Joe's

2217 S Shore Ctr
Alameda, CA 94501

Lainie L. writes: Recently, I had to take a short sabbatical from Trader Joe's.  

You see, I had become completely and utterly addicted to their frozen Diner Style Macaroni and Cheese.  No, you don't understand. . this is the best frozen macaroni and cheese product IN…

Rainbow Pizza

112 De Anza Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402

m e l i s s a A. writes: UPDATE:  09/23/2007

The more I eat here, the more I like it!

I enjoyed the variations of fetuccini in cream sauce. The calamari is a "must order" per visit.  The "Meat Lovers" pizza I found to be tastier than the Greek American.

I've brought several…

Cafe Commons
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

3161 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Stumbalina b. writes: Once you go here, you won't stop coming back. If ever there was a model for customer service, this is it. I was amazed, absolutely beside myself, at the level to which this cafe owner connects with her customers. I counted 10 for 10 customers that…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

401 Bay Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Kristina R. writes: LORDY, YIKES, and BLARG.  It was barely worth fighting all the rude, pushy tourists dressed in matching Garranimal NASCAR leather jackets**.

It was a typical TraderJoe's, with all the addictive frozen whozits and organic whatzits.  Not at all unique…

Sanrio
Neighborhood: Union Square, SOMA

865 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Catherine O. writes: It's amazing how the little things in life that remind me of growing up still attract me. I grew up with Hello Kitty, and from the very first thing I can remember in life, Hello Kitty was one of them. I almost could consider myself a Sanrio Guru (I…

Geary Club
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

768 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Drue C. writes: This place evokes memories of childhood. No, it is not what you think. I did not drink as a small child. But I did....

.....play hide and seek. So does this bar, what, with no sign whatsoever you have a hard time finding it when you are actually…

Oyaji Restaurant
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3123 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Toro E. writes: Although food here is 100% authentic Japanese, quality and execution is average at best.  Living in downtown area, I will likely not frequent Oyaji in Richmond, since that will mean driving past several other Japanese restaurants that serve better…

Alessi
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

424 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Kristina R. writes: Oooh, ALESSI!  High-priced gadgets and gizmos galore!

I especially love the extra-special "wallet sucker-outer-of-er" gadget that disposes of all of that nasty, dirty cash that weighs me down when I'm trying to shop.

Sheer brilliance, I say!

Arguello Super Market
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

782 Arguello Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118

Ed to the M. writes: You know, I could just stick to my forte - throw chink a couple times into a review, a gay reference, my asian parents, and call it a day.  But damn it, I'm a "serious" Yelper and Arguello deserves so much more than that.  Plus, I'm trying to get out…

Le Beau Nob Hill Market
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1263 Leavenworth St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Sally K. writes: Oh my God today I had a sammich here that was more stacked than Anna Nicole Smith in her prime.  

Really, really, really tasty.  You can't go wrong here.

Love the color mural outside, tacky or not.  Great service, great eats.

Definitely a spot I'll be…

House of Bagels
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5030 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118

Britt W. writes: I'm a shiksa. A pork-eating, Santa-loving, Bat Mitzvah-envying shiksa. Believe me, I love a good bagel and lox but I'm very much uncircumcised.

Someone should have reminded me of this before entering House of Bagels. Yeah, I noticed the matzo baskets,…

Zip Zap Hair
Neighborhood: Lower Haight, Hayes Valley

245 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Michael E. writes: Ergh. I hate that first week after you get your haircut. You know what I'm talking about? Maybe I'm traumatized from when my mom bought a home haircut kit with that weed whacker attachment and took chunks out of my skull that plopped on the floor…

Dynastea Club
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1389 Pacific Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Carrie S. writes: Let me start by saying this is the ONLY place I get my QUALITY tea. I trust their distinction so much that when I moved to Los Angeles, I kept the business card handy to order my teas. YES, that's how good they are.

If you're not paying attention as…

Festoon Salon
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

9 Claude Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108

Trixie J. writes: Why bother washing my hair if you're going to spend the 10 minutes after spraying my hair with a gallon of product? Why won't you listen to me when I tell you that product only weighs down my fine flat hair? And then after the screwing around with my…

National Product
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, Mission

1845 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Michael E. writes: If I had magical powers and could turn myself into a store, I would be National Product. I would ooze a boatload of cool screenprints, t-shirts and other hand-printed goodness... The little gallery in the back is almost too much for me to handle. I…

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…

A Clean Well-Lighted Place For Books
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

601 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102

Kristina R. writes: I had a huge fight with my husband at the sushi restaurant nearby and stomped out in a huff.  I didn't have car keys, money, or a working brain, so I stopped into Clean Well Lighted to clear  my thoughts.  I read some selections off the new books…

Golden Gateway Tennis & Swim Club
Neighborhood: Financial District

370 Drumm St
San Francisco, CA 94111

Krystle M. writes: This is the best kept secret in the city!!! The pool there is amazing on a sunny day. I went there a few weeks ago when it was 100 degrees outside. You can bring your own food/drinks, there is a lap pool and a recreation pool and is lined with Palm…

Yum
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, SOMA

1750 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Liz S. writes: Edit 3/5:  YUM is closed.  RIP, you were a great store :(

Edit 2/28/07:  I DON'T THINK YUM IS CLOSED.  Please check the website where it says that they are remodeling and there will be a re-opening.  PLEASE DON'T SAY IT'S CLOSED.  THAT WOULD BE CRUEL.…

Kinokuniya Stationery and Gift
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1581 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94101

Christopher K. writes: I love fine writing instruments and quality paper products, so I already had a predilection towards this store before I ever even walked in.

While Japan doesn't have the worldwide lock on delightful stationary, it is the only place I will find…