Sibby's Cupcakery

716 S Railroad Ave
San Mateo, CA 94497

Kristina R. writes: Jessica T.'s review of Sibby's: "BEST CUPCAKE EVER!"

Dear Jessica,
I thought we were pals.  I guess not.  I mean, I thought we had something special.  I gave you my cupcakes, knowing you, of all people, would appreciate them for the greatness that…

Workingman's Headquarters
Neighborhood: Mission

2871 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Rachel F. writes: On a very busy Saturday afternoon, a friend came by to pick me up to go bowling. As I went to turn the deadbolt to unlock the door to let her in, the deadbolt snapped, and the handle flopped around uselessly whilst the deadbolt stayed securely locked…

Comic Outpost

2381 Ocean Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127

Bucky K. writes: "Hey. These should have boards in them. Ya bloody savage." -Brodie from Mallrats (Holding a comic-book in a bag with no backing).

I felt this way when I saw the new book shelf at Comic Outpost. I feel this way walking in any comic shop that doesn't…

Derrick M Chan DDS
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

1828 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Erin R. writes: If there is one undeniable truth about Dr. Derrick Chan DDS, it is that he is as thorough a dentist as they come.  Never have I had a dentist spend so much time with my teeth!  I know that sounds ironic but when visiting dental offices in the past,…

Burlingame Library

480 Primrose Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010

Michael M. writes: As a junior and high school student, I used to do all my research here!  Anybody remember microfiche?  Right off Burligame Avenue, parking may be tight, but I always rode my bike here.

It's a small quiet, neighborhood library, where you get what you…

Rice

San Francisco, CA 94101

Gourmet G. writes: 1,306,313,812 Chinese people can't be wrong.

Avocados

In a grocery store near you
San Francisco, CA 94107

Gourmet G. writes: One-fifth of a medium avocado is considered a single serving. Who is the skinny-assed moron who determines these things?

City of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 94101

stephy s. writes: What's that? Oh I believe that's...

#2000!!!!!

San Francisco. San Fran. San Fransissy. Frisco. SF. I never knew much about this city beyond the time I came up here solo on a Greyhound bus (definitely don't ever do that) during Spring Break in college.…

Trader Joe's

22224 Redwood Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546

.elin f. writes: Unlike the Emeryville store where the lines are long and the shelves are empty or the El Cerrito store with its labyrinth-like layout, the Castro Valley Trader Joe's is perhaps the best I've ever visited (and believe me, I've been to plenty).

The…

Bryan's Quality Meats
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

3473 California St
San Francisco, CA 94118

gwynnie p. writes: And so, we meat again! Let's hear it for butcher shops, and the hot men who know their craft. What is it about a woman, a counter of meat, and a man on the other side that makes it sooooooo sexy?

Stopped in the other day on a whim and feeling like I…

Firehorse
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

659 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Joyita A. writes: I met my stylist friend Arthur here. He was to cut my hair. It had been a long time and here was the only walk-in available in the whole city on short notice a year ago. He made me feel really comfortable, relaxed, and trust his professionalism as he…

The Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Neighborhood: Financial District

One Embarcadero
100 Clay
San Francisco, CA 94108

Rachel G. writes: So I was parking my car at Fort Mason on Thursday, and low and behold, a winged mass flies towards me as I get out of the car.  I had to do a double take, because it appeared these birds were...green.

I rubbed my eyes, and refocused, but the green…

Zappos.com

San Francisco, CA 94101

laura b. writes: great selection of vegetarian shoes in a special vegetarian section!  they even have a logo...it's a cow in a heart saying (er, mooing), "thank you!"  it's the cutest logo ever.  leather-free shoes that are not hideo are hard to come by but i have…

Neo Salon

401 Primrose Rd
Suite G
Burlingame, CA 94010

michelle r. writes: First things first- That Erica T. chick that gave the salon 2 stars must be out of her mind!!!  When you step into a salon as amazing as NEO you do not tell the stylist how to mix the colors for your hair.  You trust that  they'll mix it the way they…

Tommy's Wok Chinese Cuisine

3001 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965

mnypny b. writes: It has been a long time since I could say in all honesty that I would frequent a restaurant, regardless of cost. Tommy's is not the most expensive restaurant in Sausalito, but it is pricey. It is also not the most filling meal in Sausalito, so you…

Crepes A Go Go
Neighborhood: SOMA

350 11th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Connie C. writes: How can you not give 5 stars to these guys for putting up with all the drunks that congregate here after all the clubs shut down along 11th & Folsom? They know how to keep their cool.

Example:
Hot mess: "Hey! This isn't what I ordered! I didn't ask for…

Harding Park Golf Course

99 Harding Rd
San Francisco, CA 94132

hen a. writes: well maintained...not surprising for a sf muni course....beautifully re-landscaped huggin' lake merced...balance mix of all hazards in the rollin' greens....adding a bit of challenge to the 18-hole harding course..yet...novice golfers can find equal…

Heartfelt
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

436 Cortland Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110

laura b. writes: i'm finna be real honest witchu.  having a man in my life is messing up my yelp game.  i mean, joking about not having a man or not being able to keep a man is the crux of my routine, ya dig?  when i have a super awesome guy in my life who buys me…

Atelier Emmanuel Salon
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

166 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94108

anh v. writes: i cheated.  and like any selfish person, i have to confess.
the french do it better!

i needed a haircut badly and wanted to try someone else so i found this place on yelp and it was filled with stellar reviews.

yes! they could accomodate me same day at…

San Francisco Comedy College and Clubhouse
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

414 Mason St
5th Floor & 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

Peter M. writes: I went to the introductory class here awhile back and I was really really impressed with the instructor Kurtis.  In just the free intro class I learned some basic joke writing stuff and the bottom line "reason" things are funny.  Unfortunately, I was…

Big O Tire Stores

1200 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

Sara F. writes: Steve,

Thanks for being a single, poor gal's best friend. Everything you did for me was either free or discounted. Excellent job overall and you double checked with me that the work was done, which I really appreciated. Keep up the good work.

Love,…

Dermalounge
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

1301 Church St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Claire C. writes: WOW!  Athena did my facial here yesterday and it was the best facial I have ever gotten!  At first a was a LITTLE taken aback by the fact that there was no where to sit in the waiting room and I had to perch at a table...but I was soon over that, I…

Yogurt Park

80 Broadway Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

catherine b. writes: Why not take a quick break from shoplifting at Nordstrom and have a small chilly cup of fro-yo?  The small is large, the yogurt tastes better than ice-cream and the price is right.

The half chocolate, half cookie dough blend comes highly recommended.

Coit Tower
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94133

heather g. writes: Great place to take pictures of the city and a nice landmark.

Patisserie Delanghe
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1890 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Kristina R. writes: I am a princess.  I ate a cake here that told me so.

Yes, I talk to pastries.  I'm like a Dr. Doolittle for desserts.

Paws & Claws
Neighborhood: Dimond District, Lower Hills

2023 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94620

JT F. writes: I agree with Mel M. finally a local pet food store in our area that I enjoy going to.  I used to go to Berkeley! They have the supplies I need for my bunny and the owners are really awesome people.  After talking with one of the owners, I found out…

Temple Tattoo
Neighborhood: Uptown

384 17th St
Oakland, CA 94612

msbeesknees x. writes: FYI: my tattooist jesse tuesday has moved to SF!!!! [see examples of the work he has done on me go here http://www.yelp.com/bi...]

if you'd like to make an appointment with him visit http://jessetuesday.com/.

Kezar Stadium

755 Stanyan Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

joe f. writes: i'm a city native. kezar stadium is hallowed ground.

home of the niners.
http://en.wikipedia.or...

home of the bruce-mahoney. WE ARE S.I.!
http://en.wikipedia.or...

home of many legendary intracity "outsiders" -lik e brawls.
http://tinyurl.com/6bof5y…

Heartfelt
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

6309 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

Lee R. writes: Heartfelt is in the best neighborhood with a lot of great stores around them. That is how I found them years ago ... because La Farine is the place we go for birthday cakes ... and then we come here for cute, thoughtful and funny small gifts.

Most…

Jacob Johnson, MD
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

450 Sutter St
Ste 933
San Francisco, CA 94108

GG A. writes: Dr. Johnson has been attenting to my ears, nose, and throat since May of 2005. I trust him more than any other doctor at this point.

For almost a decade now, my normal family doctors (four of them) have said the same thing time, and time again.. "Your…

Cafe Espresso Experience
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

2440 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

Jen S. writes: Cute little cafe! The bulgogi sandwich was better than I expected, because honestly "bulgogi" sounds like it's gonna taste like feces or worse. Rest assured, you're in for a great lunch. The cafe is cute and in a convenient location and the sandwich…

Molte Cose
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

2044 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Wakako U. writes: Ten minutes after six, I stood outside the door of Molte Cose wearing a dress, ready to go, but without a gift.  I was going to a graduation dinner.  I missed the graduation as a result of a rough night.  Having missed graduation, I can not possibly…

Pastel Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

305 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94108

Glory W. writes: if you have coarse, unruly, asian girl hair, then anthony is the guy for you. he's been cutting my hair since before i could afford him. i would rather eat PB&J's for a week than go to get my haircut with someone else.

Frank Chu

12 Galaxies
San Francisco, CA 94104

Brendan R. writes: The Where's Waldo of SF.  He is an  Icon.

On Mars
Neighborhood: Lower Haight, Hayes Valley

210 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Jill S. writes: Tonight I sang "I Touch Myself" at Encore.  Technically, I sang it because Braden requested it all the way from Hawaii but literally I have been touching myself all day.  Actually I've been touching my hair all day.  It feels like sex on my head.  I…

Fairfax Scoop

63 Broadway Blvd
Fairfax, CA 94930

msbeesknees x. writes: this teensy shop has the most mind-BLOWINGLY yummy, all natural, homemade "vanilla with honey and lavender" ice cream that, while trying it for the first time, i momentarily...

lost

my

mind !!

GET THIS... as i devoured this heavenly not-too-sweet, yet…

Rincon Chiropractic
Neighborhood: SOMA

101 Howard St
Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94105

Pam B. writes: If you scroll ALLLLLLLL the way down through my witty and interesting reviews, you will see that I had a bad experience with a chiropractor.  Nothing completely horrible, just major pressure (which I was already experiencing in my back).  Needless to…

Eyebrows To Die For
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2115 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Marina K. writes: Upon the recommendation of someone on the yelp message board, i had to try out this so-called anastasia of the west coast. You see, i had a terrible waxing job when i was 16, and then continued to overpluck my eyebrows trying to fix it myself, and…

South Paw BathHouse & Feed Co.
Neighborhood: SOMA

199 Brannan St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Peter M. writes: Wow! A pet store in South Beach near the ball park named South Paws!  Brilliant Marketing Team.

Sunshine Coast
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1312 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Abby V. writes: I love this shop, not just for the great hookah, but also, the great guys who work there. I can come in to hang out, read, or have fun blowing bubbles. I really appreciate a place where the people who work there are actually funny, smart, and sweet.…