Blue Bottle Coffee Co
Neighborhood: West Oakland

1552 Beach St
Oakland, CA 94608

Bill R. writes: This is a tough one to review. I really love the coffee!!! Espresso beans are so fresh and the crema!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
The Roman blend is my favorite!!
This is a great find and a superb recommendation from a fellow yelper.
What makes it a difficult…

Mighty Leaf Tea Company

136 Mitchell Boulevard
San Rafael, CA 94903

Amy R. writes: On a recent visit to Elephant Pharmacy in Berkeley, I noticed that they had a respectable collection of tea brands that I hadn't tried.  Among these brands was the glorious and all powerful Mighty Leaf.

Having never tried the brand, and being a fan of…

Belli Capelli Aromatherapy Salon & Day Spa
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1728 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115

squinka c. writes: This is a story about Belli Capelli, and I'll get there, but it began elsewhere in a different salon across town, with the esthetician who snubbed me. Hair stylists, waxers, it's a relationship and like any duo, there's usually an excitement in the…

Drewes Brothers Meats
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

1706 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94131

Kristina R. writes: I bought meatloaf here and passed it off as my own.  It was a huge hit with my date, who thought I was the angel of home-cookin'.  So impressed was he that we were married soon after.

SUCKER.

Stumasa Unfinished Furniture
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

515 Frederick Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

J G. writes: Cool knick-knacks. Little toys...random tiny boxes...growing plants in see-thru plastic things with plant gel. The furniture in the back is cool.  It's quality stuff but a little pricey. You gotta check out the little toys and things they got here.…

Foot Worship
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1214 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Matthew R. writes: About as friendly, clean and bright as a place that sells 8" platform fuck-me over and over and over again heels is going to get.

Ritz-Carlton
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

600 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Trixie J. writes: A couple of gal pals treated me to a weekend stay here for my bday.

*Check In Dialogue*

Front desk lady: So, where are you coming from today?

Gal Pal: Um...East Bay.

Front desk lady: Oh. Welcome! So, how was your drive?

Gal Pal: Um...I took…

Nish Nadaraja
Neighborhood: SOMA

650 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Jean W. writes: How does one correctly catageorize Nish Nadaraja? Without being corrected by everyone else? He's good breakfast through last call, with a bourbon. or without. On crackers, or on NPR. And he's got the secret weapon of Wifey. Don't fuck with the Wifey.…

Coach Sushi

532 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

Berna .. writes: That bottomless box of sake (nomihoudai) was the draw that got ten Yelpers & friends together at this tiny sushi restaurant.  We ordered appetizers, several rolls, and of course, the sake.  Not the greatest quality sake, but you hardly notice after…

Grand Lake Farmers Market
Neighborhood: Grand Lake, Lower Hills

Grand Ave & Lake Park Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

Pookie W. writes: I am so lucky to live two blocks from this wonderful farmer's market.  There's something here for everyone - fresh produce, arts and crafts by local artisans, yummy kettle corn, live music, inflated jumpy castles and slides for kids, sweets, and…

San Francisco Aloha Festival

Lincoln Blvd at Anza Ave
The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129

David D. writes: Ohana on the mainland, what could be better?  

It's usually cool and cloudy when the Aloha Festival comes around, but it's always a good time.  Pacific Island food:  I didn't know China and Thailand were islands!  It was good to scan the whole food…

Munchies of Sausalito

613 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965

Christine M. writes: This is one of the few places out there that deserves 6 stars.
I've been coming here since I was a kid and thank god it's still around.  How many candy stores let you take as many free samples as you want?  How many offer barrels and barrels of old…

Leland Tea Company
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1416 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Tien L. writes: After a rather disappointing brunch at Brenda's, the SO and I wandered down Polk Street, slowly dragging ourselves back up the hill.  Then we remembered we wanted to try this little tea shop since we are both nuts about tea and coffee.

At first, I was…

Peggy Newcomer, D.O.
Neighborhood: SOMA

246 1st Street
Suite 101
San Francisco, CA 94105

Chantal D. writes: 3 weeks ago I was sick. Sick sick sick sick sick. You know, one of those too-bad-to-be-a-cold but not-bad-enough-for-the-ER kind of sicknesses. I had read all these fantastic reviews about Dr. Newcomer on Yelp, so I decided to check it out.

First of…

Chocolate Covered
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

4069 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

andy r. writes: LADIES! I GET IT NOW!

I have seen the light (and dark)! Why it took so long, I don't know. I've lived around the corner from Chocolate Covered for years, and only set foot inside last week. My taste runs more the savory than the sweet. CC had about…

Sutro Heights Park
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

48th Ave & Point Lobos Ave
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
San Francisco, CA 94121

Kristina R. writes: HAUNTED!!

Hubby took me walking here once...and I swear to GOD I saw something floaty and white.  It was really faint, and I could barely see it, but it was there.  I told hubby about it, and he rolled his eyes and sighed, "IT'S FOG, YOU DUMMY!"  

I…

Valencia Cyclery
Neighborhood: Mission

1077 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Laura B. writes: "Hey honey. I was riding our bike again the other day and the pedal broke. Took it in to Valencia Cyclery, they were really nice and helpful.

"Lessee, pedals replaced, tires replaced, and ... what was the other. Oh. I guess I had them put a basket on…

Aquatic Park
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

Beach Street and Hyde
San Francisco, CA 94133

Autumn K. writes: I am one of the crazy people who swims at aquatic park sans wetsuit (when I get a chance).  I am that girl.
I love aquatic park. I live in Japantown and my early morning walks (yeah, I'm also that kind of crazy who WALKS to aquatic park from J-Town…

White Walls
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

837 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: Please support SF artists. Drop in...after all, its FREE. Get excited about art. Ask questions, and give your opinions. Feel good in the Tenderloin without a buzz (it can be done). White Walls/Shooting Gallery is a gem.

Tip: It is really two galleries…

Misti Layne Photography
Neighborhood: SOMA

411A Brannan Street
Suite 5
San Francisco, CA 94107

Connie C. writes: Yes, that is her real name. No, she was not in that adult movie you watched last night! Misti is an amazing photographer with a great sense of humor and warm personality that makes you feel totally at ease when being photographed. She looked out for…

Kappa Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1700 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94115

euge l. writes: conversation with a life long friend.

friend : hey lets go out to dinner. i found out about this place thats supposed to be real high end japo food. its on top of dennys in jtown.

me : on top of dennys? are you talking about the korean bar? theres a…

Ino Sushi
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

22 Peace Plaza Ste 510
San Francisco, CA 94115

nobu k. writes: I don't think it's expensive.
I don't think I got over charged and ripped off.
I say , "decent price".
It is Super Clean Counter!
Great fish and Great Chef and "Okami-san"
or "Makanai-san" ( waitress who does more )
She was cool and kind.
It's nice to see…

Berkeley Public Library
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

2090 Kittredge St
Berkeley, CA 94704

Vanessa R. writes: Everytime I go to a library and they have a sign posted somewhere, it always seems to end in "Thanks, your friends at the ________ Library."  

My friends?  Are you kidding me?  You're old and grumpy and you give me evil glares when I'm typing my yelp…

Cafe Murano
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1777 Steiner Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

margie b. writes: There, you CANT order a half calf grande 2 pump white mocha soy extra hot no foam with whip 2 extra sugar shaken well and served on ice latte, but you CAN order a simple cappuccino with a delicious panini served with a side of refreshing fruits.

And.…

In Water Flowers
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2132 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Nilu r. writes: Beautiful plants and arrangements, done artfully.
Like many other plant and flower shops in the area, the prices are high. But if you want a striking arrangement of orchids or an exotic plant in a cool container, this place will not disappoint.

Creature Comfort Holistic Veterinary Center
Neighborhood: Lower Hills

2501 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602

pea p. writes: Better care than I have access to for myself!

After no longer being able to tolerate the incompetant care at my old vet, (VCA) I came here to Yelp to find a new one.

Seeing the rave reviews for Creature Comfort I decided that I wanted the best for my…

Mission Thrift
Neighborhood: Mission

2330 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Peter M. writes: I was doing a little Halloween shopping today at Mission thrift with my friends Kelly and Monica who are both very beautiful women and the inevitable thing happened that happens each year while shopping for costumes with beautiful women.....

Kelly -…

Wayo Sushi
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1407 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Keane L. writes: Thankfully, I live close enough to this place that I can call it my neighborhood sushi joint. It's authentic, relatively cheap and tasty. The same one guy prepares all the sushi, so an appetizer is recommended if you've got a burning hole in your…

Mountain Home Inn

810 Panoramic Hwy
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Andy F. writes: **Review for Restaurant only**

After eating what some would surely cosinder the WORLD'S LARGEST BREAKFAST and then hiking for a few hours in Muir Woods and then driving up the Mt. Tam to merely show our friend the beautiful views of San Francisco only…

Dekko
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

1325 Indiana St
Ste 101
San Francisco, CA 94107

Viv C. writes: After much consulting with friends and a possible consideration to travel all the way to Campbell for a haircut, my lovely friend Helen recommended that I see her stylist, Joni at Dekko Salon. Such a great idea and I saved on gas.

The salon location…

India Village

555 Francisco Blvd E
Ste 22
San Rafael, CA 94901

Rachel L. writes: Family owned and operated, this place just hit one of my top 10 in Marin...  Everything we had was delicious, the service is nice, you have the mother/daughter working the floor, and i was there with my mom, it was cute. The tandoori chicken and…

Diesel Bookstore
Neighborhood: North Oakland

5433 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

NISHisHOT g. writes: A girl's gotta do some SOUL SEARCHING once in while.  You know, balance your mental books.

So a few months ago . . . I landed here.  My favorite book store.  Small.  Organized.  Eccentric.  Helpful.  

And what more appropriate than to soul search…

Lake Chabot Regional Park

17930 Lake Chabot Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Peter M. writes: Yesterday was retarded day at Lake Chabot.  Now just stop before you go getting all politically correct on me - I love me some ree-ree.  My first volunteer gig ever was in high school with ree-ree kids going to places like Lake Chabot, Great America,…

Francoise Skin Care
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1952 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Cindy R. writes: I feel bad giving Francoise 3 stars b/c she is a very nice lady. That said, this was the weirdest facial I've ever had. To start with, she had me strip down to my bra with the door open and never gave me anything to change into...so it started off…

San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

1800 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Darin I. writes: At some point during Pride, I had a revelation.

Was it when I saw a nude muscle queen wearing a Skeletor mask in the Fairy Village drop of load of his knuckle children on a bearded man in a wheelchair who was also pulling his half-erect pud?

Or was it…

Jack London Square
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

2 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

David D. writes: This is a pretty waterfront shopping center.  It's one of our favorite Sunday afternoon stops.  

There is a harbor front stair flanked with little lighthouses, which reminds me of the harbors in the Greek islands.  Nice paving, pretty fountains and…

Trader Joe's

1482 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Setareh N. writes: This place is great!!!!! two buck chuck, olive bread, great hummus, great creme brulee----sp? and my ultimate favorite tofutie cutie.......the organic katsup is a must as well

In-N-Out Burger
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

333 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Darin I. writes: LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE FAMILY HISTORY 201

Good morning.

It is common knowledge that In-N-Out prints Biblical citations from the Old Testament, New Testament, and Apocrypha on their cups and wrappers.

When one remembers that the original languages were…

Hortica
Neighborhood: Castro

566 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114

stephy s. writes: When I was a little girl my Dad and I would play this awesomely nerdy game where we would walk around our beautifully landscaped backyard that my Dad created and maintained and he would test me on the scientific names of all the plants. Yes, I was…