Better Bento

550 Lakeside Dr
Ste 1
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Tetsu N. writes: Better Bento is a tough one for me to score...I want to give it 3.5 stars....grrrr.

This place changed management some time ago...maybe it was last year, maybe two years ago, but the menu system hasn't changed very much, and the daily specials are…

Tia Juana Restaurant

901 E Duane Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

ali c. writes: bad horchata!  bad!!  i have only come here for breakfast so i can't comment on anything other than their huevos con chorizo or chorizo and eggs.. i love it!  some of the best chorizo and eggs i have had in the south bay area!  it is really out of…

Yoga @ Cindy's

500 Lawrence Expressway
Suite H
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Flor D. writes: Wowza.
I now know what my shrimp dumpling feels like.
This joint is HOT, both literally and figuratively.  

-Bring your MAT, if not, you are going to be paying an extra $2 bucks to rent a mat that you hope was cleaned...hope...
-Parking will be a pain.…

Seto Japanese Cuisine

511 Borregas Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Kevin C. writes: Good food, so-so prices, excellent service.

For lunch, the 3-item bento ($13.99) and 2-item bento ($10.99) are solid choices.  Comes with miso soup*, rice, salad, beans, and fruit (honeydew).  You can choose any items (the selection includes…

Tres Potrillos Taqueria

670 N Fairoaks Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Mara T. writes: Desperate for tacos today...I looked immediately to what was within driving distance for lunch. My favorite taco luvr has this as her 2nd top pick for simple tacos. Since I'm a simple girl, drove over at lunch with a pal to try their tasties.…

Sushi Club

415 N Mary Ave Ste 104
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Ken K. writes: Sushi Club is on a stretch of Mary Avenue, inside a strip mall with Senor Jalapeno (yep a Cali Mex joint), a Jamba Juice, a coffee shop, a Subway, and a seemingly mediocre Taiwanese style eatery (based on the Yelp reviews and the lack of a "you're…

Amarco Wines

268 E Java Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

H S. writes: I used to live in Sydney which is full of owner operated bottle shops. I was pleasantly surprised to find one such place in a strip mall in sunnyvale surrounded by tech companies.  the owner knows the story of every bottle in the store and how it…

Sunnyvale Car Spa Chevron

1097 E Duane Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Flor D. writes: CASH AVAILABLE=DISCOUNT AVAILABLE!
More of these "deals" have started to saturate the area due to high credit card fees paid by the merchant (yes I know a little bit about CC fees)  and high gas prices.  I truly appreciate the rebate, but can never…

Pan Tao Restaurant

1696 S Wolfe Rd
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Keiko S. writes: Walking in on a Sunday at 12:30pm, the wait wasn't so bad for a table for four. We got our number and sat outside waiting for roughly 15 minutes max.

We ordered about a dozen of items, mostly seafood, and they were all quite delicious. Unlike some…

Ruby's Taqueria

821 Borregas Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Denisse A. writes: I came across Ruby's by accident but I have to say it was a great one. You would never know it was there!

I love gorditas. (check out the picture,...Yummy) I also recommend the Vampiro ( Vampire), not sure the reason of the name but it is just like a…

Auto Pride Car Wash

195 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Sparkely K. writes: I went in for a wash today for the first time in forever.  My car is inside all day so it rarely needs a cleaning (plus I'm such a car neat freak that barely a speck touches the ground before I scoop it up).  My little baby is just glistening and I…

Stop Smoking Instantly

655 Skyway Rd #111
San Carlos, CA 94070

tom h. writes: I don't work there and I used Mr. Harrisons Stop Smoking service. I smoked over two packs a day and I do not go for the normal mind over body  or new age BS so many people try to sell. I'll be honest I did not think it was going to work. But someone…

Hair Friends Salon & Spa

1750 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

carrie S. writes: This place gets five stars solely because of Karla... she's the best one there and the only reason I have made the drive from SF for over a year.  She does AMAZING color and always impresses me.  My sister found her and now myself and about 50 of her…

Indigo Salon

969 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Victor C. writes: Men's Cut Review.

Stylist: Rhiannon.

Made an appointment here after my typical last-minute-call-the-tues day-of-looking-for-an-ope ning-that-week attempt to make an appointment at my "usual" place failed -- "usual" = Gone a few times, still doesn't…

Mi Ranchito Taqueria

660 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Frances H. writes: Simply put, this is the best taqueria on the planet.

Honestly. It's cheap, delicious, and you have to try the carnitas.

ETA: Oh, if it's late and you're hungry, this place or Nino's is your best bet. Nino's is open til midnight most nights, and I…

Laurel Street Cafe

741 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Ken K. writes: At last, a French restaurant that isn't even a bistro, serves simple everyday like food, light, and delicious, unlike the super pricey small portions at the hauty tauty fancy dressy at times overrated restaurants that include cute plating, butter…

Pudley's Tavern & Grill

774 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Dave O. writes: Frickin outstanding!  love the burgers.  My favorite is actually the turkey burger with swiss cheese, and i usually get it with beer battered onion rings which are mighty tasty.  Recently me and my friend Jenny went to have dinner there. I had the…

ValleSol

168 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Mercedes R. writes: Que Rico!  Que delicioso!  Went here during happy hour and enjoyed  great margaritas, and split a 3 item plate with my fiance and we were both stuffed.  Next time I think we'll just get the 2 item plate and not be overfilled.

With the 3 item platewe…

Joanne Yim

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Connie C. writes: For all brides-to-be looking for the best makeup artist and hairstylist in the bay area, book an appointment with Joanne! I have worked with her for many years for special events, weddings, and the Yelp Real Models Photoshoot and she has ALWAYS made…

Bay Leaf

122 S Sunnyvale Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Gerald V. writes: This restaurant was recommended to me by a coworker and I've been here a few times.  It's a fairly small restaurant, and the space is dominated by a big screen TV in the corner, usually tuned to a station with poor reception.  The owners will…

Shell Sunnyvale Car Wash

905 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Tiffany T. writes: During my weekly driving practice I was afraid to drive to the Delta Queen Car Wash in Campbell (where the ducks Cheese and Quackers live) since it was "unchartered territory" for me as I've never driven on Highway 17, instead I drove to the…

Garcia's Taqueria

738 S Fairoaks Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Caroline B. writes: Good, tasty, solid food. Originally, I had intended to stop by and grab a burrito to go on my way to work (yes, I was just heading to work at lunchtime - long story but a long wait to see the doctor at Kaiser was involved) since some yummy meaty…

Seema Beauty Salon

1082 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Angie M. writes: Went here for the first time a few weeks ago.  The service is good and they're really fast... the price for eyebrow threading is cheap (eyebrow and upper lip for $13).  And the woman who did my eyebrows gave them a really great shape... now I can…

Vegi Garden

653 S Bernardo Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

x z. writes: Vegi Garden has the largest menu I've ever seen dedicated to fake meat.  You'd have to go in with a large group and dine there everyday for a month to even come close to trying everything.  Lobster, eel, oysters, and lamb--it looks like they've got…

Hanamaru

675 S Bernardo Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Jane L. writes: Sip of tea.  Sip of Choya.  Sip of water.  Sip of tea.  Bite of Saba Shioyaki, rice, and salad.  Repeat.  

Choya is plum (Ume) infused liqueur, purported to have some healthy side effects.  While relaxing you, it provides rejuvenation, enhances…

Country Gourmet American Bistro

1314 S Mary Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Eve K. writes: Where is there to go for brunch in Sunnyvale? That was the question last Saturday morning. Hobees is an easy choice, but us power yelper girls were looking for something new and exciting to yelp. ;-) We found it here and our first date was a success!…

Siam Taste

172 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

x z. writes: I love finding meatless dishes in non-vegetarian restaurants; to me, it puts them in a category above the rest.  It's a rare find in Thai restaurants, but Siam Taste happens to offer a soy protein satay.  It's a different taste and look from what I'm…

Hardy's Bavaria

111 West Evelyn Avenue
Suite 108
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Miss E. writes: I am so sad to not give a better review.  I was so excited to go here.  Sadly, the Rolauden was the worst I have ever eaten.  There was carrot in it.  Now I am no expert on German cooking, but I have never in all the times I have had it, seen carrot…

Sunnyvale Public Library

665 West Olive Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Sudarshan G. writes: This library has a fantastic book collection especially in the subject areas of my interest. It is not surprising that the Sunnyvale library has a much better software development book collection than libraries in SF. I have friends in Mountain View…

Ameripro Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

1244 Morningside Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

shak k. writes: Had an EXCELLENT  experience in using Ameripro services, in which Chuck demonstarted high level of professional integrity (something very hard to find now-a-days).

I booked an appointment with him to clean my sofa and loveseat because my toddler son…

Sports Authority

125 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Mary T. writes: Finding fencing shoes that Cal likes is such a difficult task, but he found them at his local SA. He likes them sooo much that he wanted another pair, but they were out at the San Francisco store, so we came to this one. No one really helped us, but…

Mercado La Torre Inc

614 E Evelyn Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Andrew C. writes: I love mexican joints.  I've been to most of the good ones in the Sunnyvale/Mountain View area.  Mercado La Torre is still my #1 favorite burrito joint.  (La Bamba is a close #2).  I've been going there for 6 years now and still love it just as much…

The Bean Scene

186 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Flor D. writes: The Bean Scene has a cool scene that I want to be a part of.  Meet my new fellow yelper on Saturday, Mercy B,  for a quick bite and coffee talk.  I arrived a little early and ordered a spinach salad and mango pearl tea.  
The spinach salad gets 2…

Target Stores

211 W Iowa Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Flor D. writes: Te amo TARGET!  If you read my Texas SUPER target review, then you know how much I love target(s). I wish we had super targets here in CA...still daydreaming.  

Either way...this location is the only thing open in that tragic "coming soon" eye sore…

Fibbar MaGees

156 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Veronica V. writes: As March 17th approaches I am reminded of a little St. Patricks Day fable.

There was once a telecommunications company that starts with an "S" and ends with a "T" and at this company were many disgruntled employees from ages ranging from 25-35, prime…

Darshana Yoga

654 High St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Brandon M. writes: My first class at Darshana with Catherine was a learning experience. In fact it reminds me of my highschool days when the teacher would say my last name so many times, I was the teacher's pet then but now it probably means  my poses are less than…

Lou Lou's Deli & Gourmet Shoppe

127 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Allison H. writes: While visiting from Boston, my dad, knowing that  sandwiches are my all-time favorite food, insisted that I check out Lou Lou's.  And I'm sure glad he did!

We had the Apocalypse Now (reuben, basically) and the Rebel Without a Cause (roast beef and…

House of Kabobs

161 S Sunnyvale Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Flor D. writes: *****************Support Mom and Pop Joints***************
KQN strikes again....!

This joint is a fabulous find...thanks yet AGAIN to my awesome boyfriend, YELP.  I worked in Sunnyvale for what seemed like 45 years of my life (in reality like 3) and I…

Taverna Bistro

133 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Dan B. writes: I discovered Taverna Bistro a few years ago when I was on one of my falafel hunts (there have been many). This place used to be called "Taverna Gyros" which made it sound like the usual greasy spoon Mediterranean place  (it's not). The new name…