Park Animal Hospital
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1207 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122

Prima D. writes: no one ever said having a pet is cheap. they should start Medi-cal or some other welfare program for pets, I'm sure many skinflints would agree. I brought my bebe to Park Animal for an unsightly bump on her face some months ago, and now we are…

Dog Bone Alley

1342 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

msbeesknees x. writes: so get this... after reading about the cat  "scratch lounge" in the yelp threads i decide to head on down to dog bone alley [alameda represent!] and purchase one for my asshole cat. now i call her an "asshole", mind you, not because i don't love her,…

Berkeley Minicar

2498 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

iTesh Y. writes: I got introduced to Berkeley Minicar the old fashioned way..."wom" word of mouth. Well, kindda.  I was sitting one weekend waiting for a haircut (the $12 type  - but I'm digressing) and I asked another guy who was also waiting for a haircut if he…

Gable's Stationery
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5636 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121

Starla D. writes: I came here to buy a Christmas gift for my landlord last week.
I figured I had better show him my appreciation before he throws me out on the street for paying rent late and charges me for all the stains that my cats made pissing and shitting all…

The Internet

The Information Superhighway
San Francisco, CA 94101

Julie K. writes: that's how I can be here today...

Barnets
Neighborhood: Mission

3235 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Hoan T. writes: Okay, I'm a guy with long hair and I love my new haircut, Marisa gave good advice for someone who doesn't know much about hair and styling.

Meetro.com
Neighborhood: SOMA

78 1st St.
San Francisco, CA 94105

Richard T. writes: So, say the unthinkable happens and your job says that they'll quadruple your salary if you move to Fresno... Awesome, more money but what are you gonna do about friends? Sure you can go to the club, you can go to the bar.. but gross, why... it's…

El Grullense E & E

2401 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Andrew C. writes: when i was in college we called this place "Death Taco" because the grilled corn tortillas left huge oil stains on the paper plates. seems like they've lightened up a bit with that, but they are just as good!

the meats are all tasty, but i really love…

Reid Michael J, MD - Allergist
Neighborhood: Financial District

369 Pine Street
Suite 422
San Francisco, CA 94104

Yan M. writes: Found Dr Reid on Yelp and it was a terrific find. He was very patient, thorough and I didn't feel rushed during the appt. I know I have some form of pollen allergy in the spring time and figured I wanted to get it tested out. They tested 62 kinds of…

The Sword and Rose
Neighborhood: Cole Valley

85 Carl St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Tanya F. writes: When I was in high school, I was a big ole nerd - I watched fantasy and sci-fi movies religiously, I went to conventions, I read those epic "sword and sandal" paperback that had an illustrated cover of muscular man in a tunic standing on a cliff edge…

Walter Haas Park and Playground

Diamond Heights Boulevard
Cross street is at Addison
San Francisco, CA 94131

Kristina R. writes: I've got two words for ya...no wait...THREE words.

WIND FRIGGIN' TUNNEL.

Ok, now that you have been made aware of the gale force wind issue, I must say that this park is just lovely.  It has a great lawn, a play structure for the ankle-biters, and a…

Beyond Beads
Neighborhood: SOMA

1251 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103

monique H. writes: I have an addiction to pretty beads and rocks...so much that I spent @ $25.00 for said beads and rocks...like I don't have a ton of this shit already! I like to give some of the stones as gifts to friends and to a particular niece...who loves beads…

The Beanery
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

602 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122

David D. writes: A nice little coffee shop.  I got to the chiropractor's neighborhood an hour early this evening, and rather than visit another Starbucks I decided to patronize a really local business.  Coffee before chiropractic again, I'm such a bad boy.  But I…

Books Inc.
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

3515 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Beth T. writes: I admit, I'm usually one buys books on the cheap. Amazon.com, Target, used bookshops....I love to read but hate paying full price when I know I can find books that are heavily discounted, or even free if I head to the library. But today I didn't want…

Lake Temescal
Neighborhood: North Oakland

6500 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618

Peter M. writes: Last year on this exact Monday my then non-pregnant, tequila drinking, craps playing, football betting girlfriend and I had just returned from a random weekend in Reno, Nevada.  As we participated in the "What did you do this weekend?" - it went…

Local Patron
Neighborhood: Mission

593 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Kia B. writes: Support local artists!

I bought the most wonderful limited edition print by Erica Steiner. I also purchased the "Heels" tank by a designer whose name escapes me at the present moment. This is because I've downed a bottle and a half of wine in the…

Broadway Grooming Clinic
Neighborhood: Old Oakland

1004 Jefferson St
Oakland, CA 94607

Davie C. writes: My dog has a severe heart problem.  She will die if she gets too stressed.
I drive from Vallejo to Oakland where I used to live just so my dog can be groomed by Alphonso.  Alphonso really knows how to make the grooming process relaxing.  I have been…

PlumpJack Wines
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3201 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Wes M. writes: One of the problems with the Marina is that they're really big on the (local) chains, which, if you live in West Portal, means a lot of the favored haunts there can be found closer to home.  Even Plumpjack, the signature wine store in these parts,…

Scheuer Linens
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

340 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Holly F. writes: I cannot step out of my slippers! I wish I could go to work in my slippers! I want to live in my slippers! These are the best slippers I've ever had the pleasure of wearing! They were given to me as a birthday gift, and they come from this store. Now…

Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar

1511 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Janney B. writes: Va de Vi was just what I needed after a long week.  No strings attached, legal, delicious fun.  Tasty tapas and a flight of merlot made my day (and tummy) very merry.

Try the tuna tartare.  Please.  It's incredible.

Request to sit outside on the…

Zeyno Mediterranean Grill

250 Lorton Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010

kevo m. writes: Spanakopita - phyllo stuffed with spinach and feta cheese - $ 7. (teleios!)

Salmone alla Chef - filet of salmon stuffed with crab meat, shrimp and capers in a creamy dill sauce - $15. (yelpgasmic!)

Customer Service - We were waiting for a friend to…

Electronic Arts

209 Redwood Shores Pkwy
Redwood City, CA 94065

rm c. writes: I would give their cafe 3.5 stars, mainly for the setting. Although, I did have an excellent seafood pasta dish when I visited for a reasonable price.

If you know anyone who works at EA, make sure they give you a tour of the campus. It's pretty…

In Lieu
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2420 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Irene S. writes: They moved locations and now share a paper thin wall with Anica Boutique.

What does this mean?  It means that when cute Wakako is next door gushing over dresses with the owner of Anica (Mon-Fri between the hours of 6-7pm), you can hear her voice…

Bay Area Bird Hospital
Neighborhood: Parkside

2145 Taraval Street
San Francisco, CA 94116

Sean O. writes: I first went to Bay Area Bird Hospital 11 years ago when I moved here from Japan with my lovebird.  He was seven years old and got very, very sick.  We didn't think he would make it, but Dr. Dustin hung in there with me and together we nursed him…

Warm Things
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3063 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

megan w. writes: This store makes me want to have the kind of lifestyle where I stay in bed all day. I think I'm going to quit my job and stock up on bedding at Warm Things. I'll have down comforters on my bed, down blankets in the TV room, and when I need to get up…

The Stadium Pub

1420 Lincoln Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Michael P. writes: Khaki Cargo Shorts:  Check.

Baseball Hat:  Check.

Navy Blue Polo Shirt:  Check.  
(Collar Up?:  Double-Check.)

White Socks and Sandals:  Check.

Guiness in Hand and Open-Mouthed Fratboy Glare:  Check.

Clueless Blonde Chick On My Arm With Fake Boobs:…

Seal Point Dog Park

1801 East 3rd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401

Kristina R. writes: Dog.  Big dog.  Little dog.  Big dogs and little dogs.  Black and white dogs.

"Hello!"
"Hello!"
"Do you like my hat?"
"I do not."
"Good-by!"
"Good-by!"

One little dog going in.  Three big dogs going out.  A red dog on a blue tree.  A blue dog on a red tree.…

Costco Wholesale

3150 Fostoria Way
Danville, CA 94526

Scotty D. writes: any trip to costco demands a stroll down each and every aisle and a crt is mandatory.

i like to start right at the entrance at the right side of the store and hit every aisle all the way back then hit everything in the middle followed by the aisles on…

Junior Gym

101 S B St
San Mateo, CA 94401

Nancy C. writes: I went to a birthday party here a few weeks ago and absolutley loved it!

The staff was really nice and I was super excited to find out that they have classes in my daughter's age range 2.  I will be signing her up soon.

Clean facilities and as other…

San Francisco Endodontics
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

500 Spruce St
Ste 204
San Francisco, CA 94118

mynameisdavid m. writes: This fella is a root canal superstar.  It's, like, all he does.  My favorite part of the visit was when Dr. Wong said "Well, it turns out there's some nerve left at the bottom of that root, after all, but since the tooth is dead and no more blood can…

Helen Alderson, DDS
Neighborhood: Financial District

556 Battery St
San Francisco, CA 94111

mynameisdavid m. writes: [Edit 1/16/08]
Just saw Nicola's bad review, and I wanted to say that while I'm sorry to hear about her bad experience with the crown (btw, the molds are sent out to a lab where the crowns are made, so the lab may or may not have been responsible for…

901 Columbus Cafe
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

901 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

Ed U. writes: Damn, I should have come here for my 901st review!...

Well, I'm glad the owner didn't come up with some misconceived name like the Coffee Hut or Caffeine Express or Jolting Java for this super-casual place. Keeping the address in the name makes me…

Tigers Liquors
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

2400 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121

Kate K. writes: My first morning back in San Francisco, an intimate look into the life of a Yelper:

Twelve Yelpers are crowded onto Jason K's air-mattress in my room.  Drue is spooning Starla. Ed M. is curled up in the fetal position in a corner, I'm sitting on the…

Episode Salon & Spa
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

1360 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Kate A. writes: I came here for a Japanese straightening perm to smooth my wavy frizzy hair and what can I say, this place rocks! Episode Salon, located in charming Noe Valley on Church street (near Mitchell's luckily) is home to the talented Steffon. He apparently…

Glamour Closet
Neighborhood: Financial District

114 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

sarah k. writes: i found my dress at their sample sale in orange county!

i arrived around 10:30 a.m. and waited for an hour to get in. they had a great selection of high-end wedding gowns at an excellent price--i found an exquisite vera wang luxe collection dress…

Marina Deli
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2299 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Lauren S. writes: Greatest sandwiches ever.  I know some people like subs with lots of shit on it.  Me?  I like a sandwich that looks and tastes like what my mom used to make...except better.  Their ingredients and options are exhaustive and wonderful.  I waffle…

Them Ky
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

717 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Cynthia B. writes: Today it was really hot and they served cold iced tea with lots of ice... very nice.  The customers were from all walks of life, some Asians, who I don't think speak much if any English, some LGBT people and some other regulars, and everyone is…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Financial District

2 Embarcadero Center
Street Level
San Francisco, CA 94111

KayJay .. writes: My name is KayJay... and I am an addict.

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The Vapor Room
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

609A Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

jason l. writes: I am, as it turns out, a sick man. Nothing contagious, mind you- simply an issue of having the occasional migraine (you're so sweet to be concerned!), an issue that can be dissipated by medical marijuana.

Once I got my card saying that I can do a…