NOPA
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

560 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117

megan w. writes: If you're docking this place stars because they're not absolutely perfect, then you have NO IDEA what it takes to open a restaurant in this town. When I was a board member in the local neighborhood association, I watched this space sit empty as one…

By George
Neighborhood: Mission

3321 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Elena S. writes: I've been so pleased with By George everytime my Roxy needs a nail nip and her pooper chute squeezed.  Please don't ask about the latter, it's disgusting and I've finally learned to do it myself . . .  The main guy who is here (George?) is really…

La Torta Gorda
Neighborhood: Mission

2833 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Don B. writes: I found this place by accident. Leaving for work early because of the protests, I was happy to find my bus was one of the last to make it down Market St. Therefore, instead of an hour early for work I was 2 1/2 and hungry. No Pork Store today. Not in…

Pacific Ring Sports
Neighborhood: North Oakland

493 40th St.
Oakland, CA 94609

Traci S. writes: At first I was kind of pissed that the website was a dead end wondering what kind of ramshackle organization doesn't have a website these days but now I know - this place doesn't need one.  If it did have a website it would be overrun by Crunch…

Peet's Coffee & Tea

5959 Shellmound Street
Suite 85
Emeryville, CA 94608

Michelle S. writes: OK, let's be honest. The lines are long. The service can be quite slow. The pulls are too long which leads to more bitter espresso.

Why five stars then? 3 reasons.

1) The most random customer service ever. Actual comments from one of the baristas..…

Sichuan Delight

2525 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94061

Setareh N. writes: We were celebrating my boss's 33rd birthday today AND his dads birthday too so papa Fong decided on this restaurant. I immediately got on yelp to check it out and realized I have indeed eaten here before.......maybe 2-3 years ago but I remember the…

Sanrio Surprises
Neighborhood: Lakeside

3251 20th Avenue
Stonestown Galleria, Ste 300
San Francisco, CA 94132

tinna h. writes: Even now, there are days when I am in the mall, and I make a beeline for Sanrio. It's the place to overindulge in CUTE. Something about reliving the past, always wanting to remain a little girl, even though none of the characters are actually as cute…

Borders Bookstore

32111 Union Landing Boulevard
Union City, CA 94587

Stu U. writes: I go to Borders Cafe a lot to study. Its pretty cool there. The workers are nice and friendly. However I can't study when this girl name Kathy is working. She is so loud and talks so much! I can hear her from the back of the cafe. Sometimes when I'm…

Backyard Butler

Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Cheryl R. writes: Now that the sun is out, give these guys a try.  Pool and Spa cleaning and service, towel service, car wash,  and they even store the pool furniture for the winter.

Moderate prices, prompt service, excellent work

Root Division
Neighborhood: Mission

3175 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Sam J. writes: RD is one of those ideas you wish you came up with.

They provide subsidized studio space to working artists in exchange for their services some of which entail providing art classes to schools which have done away with these programs. How awesome is…

Monica M. Dahlem MD
Neighborhood: Union Square

490 Post Street
Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94102

Patricia H. writes: Dr. Dahlem is the best.  I have tons of moles, and need to have them checked regularly.  She is caring and so sweet.  Only problem is that her office doesn't accept any type of insurance, and she is super expensive.  So I can't see her any more.....…

Citizen Canine
Neighborhood: East Oakland

420 Hegenberger Rd
Oakland, CA 94621

Nikki H. writes: Citizen Canine is a great place to board a dog! The facility is clean and doesn't stink like most kennels, because they use state of the art products that don't have that chemical smell of a public bathroom.
It has a ventilation system that pumps air…

Sirius Puppy & Dog Training
Neighborhood: Mission

San Francisco, CA 94110

Clementine M. writes: I am Henry Kissinger, 4-month old brindle pug.  I began taking Fawn's Puppy I class at 11 weeks old, and when I entered the class I was ... well, untamed and running wild.  A pug puppy, need I say more.

Fawn immediately took me under her wing, and…

Paradiso Restaurant

685 Bancroft Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577

luis .. writes: Very surprised and very impressed would be the best way to describe my first experience here.  A friend had his birthday here this past weekend, which opened my eyes to the Bancroft area of San Leandro.  I didn't know there was anything out there…

Royal Robbins Outlet Store

841 Gilman St
Berkeley, CA 94710

natashka o. writes: Rare it is when Natashka divulges shopping secrets. They are like recipes; women sometime like to jealously guard the ingredient that gives us our special sauce. Luckily, I am completely confident that no one can look as good in my new, award-winning…

National Holistic Institute

5900 Hollis St Ste J
Emeryville, CA 94608

msbeesknees x. writes: five freaking stars, because you can't beat the price: $35 gets you an hour with a student. big woman handle yo shit, as AQP would say... or tiny, capable men.

although, every time i go there, i have to insist that the student "go harder and…

Billy Goat Hill
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

300 Beacon Street
San Francisco, CA 94131

Kelly H. writes: Four stars, not five, because you cannot see the Golden Gate Bridge and it's hard not to imagine the city bare, before there were buildings everywhere.  The hills and vistas of San Francisco can make one gasp in awe and wonder, but after years of…

Krav Maga Training Center
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1455 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Peter M. writes: I'm 6'4".  I have long arms.  I'm pretty quick for a tall guy.  I hit hard, I kick hard, I'm a smart fighter and every time I fight my friend Nina during sparing class she beats the shit out of me.  Not like haha this is cute I wont play hard when I…

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
Neighborhood: Mission Terrace

890 Geneva Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112

euge l. writes: kiss my grits, popeyes freaking rocks. between a meal of spicy fried chicken and a biscuit from popeyes vs some foofoo, name only,bad service, pay out your ass joint, no contest. popeyes wins.

ive evolved my tastes over the years, but i wouldnt be…

Toyose
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

3814 Noriega St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Lauren S. writes: So I'm gonna lay this one out for you in layman's terms, because I think that is the only way I would understand it too.
This place is in a garage...its neat.
If you get here right when they open, they are very accommodating for parties of 10 drunk…

Candelier
Neighborhood: Union Square

33 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108

Ahnui Y. writes: This is part of how i make my room so sexy for me and Dieter.
(Dieter is my dog. pronounced DEETER. Dieter doesn't diet. But she should because she is seriously becoming a chubby little cocker.)

Rye
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

688 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Ed to the M. writes: I feel bad for the owners, bartenders, and staff of Rye.  I wish I could lose 100 pounds, quit my boring corporate job, get a funky haircut with red and purple streaks, refashion my old t-shirts into something funky, creative, and new, splatter paint…

Cam Huong Cafe
Neighborhood: East Oakland

725 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94606

Lainie L. writes: I tend to go on food kicks.  Cheeseburger kicks, mac n cheese kicks, burrito kicks, pupusa kicks, french fry kicks, pho kicks (my healthiest food kick to date). . .. why no one ever goes on a quinoa and tempeh kick is beyond me. . .well, not really…

Julie Ireland Bridal Alterations and Dressmaking
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

1400 Greenwich St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Aviva R. writes: I was a bridesmaid in my dear friend's wedding in August 2007, but had to order my dress in early April, shortly after beginning Weight Watchers.  The only thing I knew when I got measured for my dress was that I shouldn't try to project what my…

Major Cleaners

390 El Camino Real
Belmont, CA 94002

Rommel H. writes: I agree with the other posters, the old owners, a Vietnamese couple, were amazing. They were very kind, did a great job and super cheap ! I used this place for wash'n'press (light starch) and the occasional tailoring. Prices were amazing $1.00/shirt…

Bar of Contemporary Art
Neighborhood: SOMA

414 Jessie Street
BOCA
San Francisco, CA 94103

laura b. writes: apparently this is THE place for hot girl on girl action.  and i do mean, hot.  like a fucking broiler room up in this bitch.

p.s.  i saw a woman freaking a cement column here!

Optimum Skincare by Pearl Dworkin
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2660 Gough Street
Suite 204
San Francisco, CA 94123

P K. writes: Pearl knows skin.  Not to mention she's a total gem of a person and really great to talk to while you're getting that pampering you so need and deserve.  I love that there is no downtime to her facials- you get a wonderful healthy glow, and it lasts…

Kaiser Permanente MRI Department
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

2200 OFarrell St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Kristina R. writes: I highly recommend getting an MRI...if you like being in tightly enclosed spaces and hate that pesky "movement" thing.  

I, for one, like to squirm around and roam free in large, open areas.  So MRI's are like torture to me.  I hate the big tube.…

Good Earth Natural Foods

1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Fairfax, CA 94930

Hannah Q. writes: Looking for a time warp?

Wondering where that trustafarian you used to buy "balloons" from at Dead shows back in the day has ended up spending his days now that the Dead are, well, dead?

Can't get enough petuli and b.o. in your day?

Fairfax itself is…

Bay Area Bikes

2424 Webster St
Oakland, CA 94612

Joe G. writes: My brother Jake works here...small selection but good and from what little I know about bikes..good prices. Talk to jake..get a bike...ya ya. He hooked me up with a cool Raleigh bike. Yeah!

Cocoro
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5733 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121

Thom Y. writes: Dammit Jared I wanted to review this place first.

I went to this place today for lunch.  First of all, it just opened so they were giving a 15% discount for lunch and also free salad and miso soup even though we only ordered rolls.  The food here is…

Institute For Health and Healing
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2300 California St
Ste 200
San Francisco, CA 94115

Ravena F. writes: Dude, you gotta travel in your *mind* . . .

My travel coordinator (massage therapist) was Pauline, who was all business and jumped right into an energetic plot to send me off on a healing mission fast.  I'm not one for chit-chat during a massage, and…

Men's Wearhouse

47 Colma Blvd
Colma, CA 94014

Steven N. writes: Every couple of years I buy a new suit. I'm not someone that needs to wear one every day so I really have no idea what is happening in men's fashion. Years ago I tried the $100 suit approach and I ended up looking like a construction worker in a…

Cats

meow meow
purrrrrr
San Francisco, CA 94109

Lainie L. writes: Yesterday,  I put the last of my four cats to sleep.  I am now officially a cat lady with no cats.  :(  

What  I will miss about having cats:
sounds of purrs in my ear
how one of my cats, Tyler, used to skitter across the floor, sideways, like a crab.…

Video Box
Neighborhood: SOMA

2nd & Mission
San Francisco, CA 94105

Gracie A. writes: I never thought that there would be a day in my life where I would watch porn, later that became admit to it, let alone review for a site that provides me it... scary to think of where the next step in this evolution process may take me...
But this…

17 Jewels Salon + Spa
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Temescal

4801 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609

Jessica P. writes: I love this place! Why haven't I been here sooner? Oh, because I thought all the decent waxers only worked in SF. I used to live/work in SF and it's been very hard for me to let go of or find new beauty regime teams to handle all my various "needs"…

Ensure Pest Control
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

2451 Judah St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Galen W. writes: I phoned them late yesterday morning for a yellow jacket nest.  They made an appointment for 5 pm, and I received a confirming call during the day.  The man rang my bell at 5:10 after having looked at the nest which is out front.

Within 20 minutes the…

Inn Kensington

293 Arlington Ave
Kensington, CA 94707

catherine b. writes: Who knew there was a comfortable, breakfast / brunch spot in the rarified air of Kensington? Everything is fresh. Really fresh. My fruit plate was delicious.  The service was fast but I never felt rushed. The servers were very pleasant. There was no…

Pacific Catch

133 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, CA 94925

Grace P. writes: Shhh.

It's a Chain.

A CHAIN?!
Yes! Don't say it so loud!!

What are we doing at a CHAIN?!

Good question. But, I can't always pick the spot and I don't want to be one of those "High Maintenance Bitches," right? They ain't invited again!
So, there I was. We…