Skinspace
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

323 Geary St
Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102

ashley a. writes: I came to Penn to get a facial for the first time last month, I'm used to facials taking at most 1 hour or so, but not with Penn. If you are planning a facial, set aside at least 2 or 2 1/2 hours for that baby... Penn is meticulous, I don't know all…

The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee
Neighborhood: Union Square

San Francisco, CA 94118

Irene S. writes: Remember the 2005 Scripps National Spelling Bee where Yiping Wang let us down with a switcharoo of the "z" for "s" in "canzonettas" which eventually left the gate wide open for Anurag Kashyup to take the trophy?  No?  Was I the only one glued to the…

Sigmund Stern Grove

2750 19th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132

Kristina R. writes: GOD.  I feel like Shirley Bassey...I don't even know where to begin.  Let's start by reviewing the day.

10:00 a.m.  We arrive at the grove with a plastic Costco-sized tub of brownie bites and some Safeway cookies.  Miriam drives by and tells us to…

Tip & Top Shoe Service At West Portal
Neighborhood: West Portal

173 W Portal Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127

Katrina D. writes: Vacuums & shoes go together like peas & carrots, tea & crumpets, Bogie & Bacall, tip & top.

I've never gotten a vacuum repaired here, but judging from the number Mr. Tip-Top does on my shoes, there's magic in them thar fingers that will make your…

Mill Valley Massage

61 Camino Alto
#102
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Dee J. writes: In general I am not one to spend the mu-la on myself. I tend to get the satisfaction out of seeing joy in someone else.

Not yesterday!

Thanks again fellow Yelpers...I found a gem!

Mill Valley Massage is outstanding. Everyone said 'no frills' and 'not a…

Sain Saine
Neighborhood: Japantown, Western Addition/NOPA

22 Peace Plaza
#501
San Francisco, CA 94115

Karen K. writes: go for the full body 45 min sesh for $45... consider it money well spent.

The Presidio

San Francisco, CA 94101

Jay W. writes: This is the second installment of "Neighborhoods I've Lived In."  The subtitle could be "The Yuppie and the Hippie," see my review of The Marina if you want the backstory.

Hippie Chick moves in with me in the Marina and is understandably distressed…

Brand Fury
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

780 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: Brand Fury has a lot of competiton for the otaku/hipster market. They offer collectible 'toys,' t-shirts, skateboards, Asian media, and cospara gear. Might be a tiny shop, but they have a good selection of stuff. What sets them apart? Nicest staff of…

Boot Camp SF
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1550 California St
Ste 3L
San Francisco, CA 94102

Heidi A. writes: There are some things Heidi A. doesn't partake in, mainly due to cultural and personality differences, as well as physical limitations. These things include, but are not limited to, Burning Man, eXXXtreme sports, sporting events in general,…

Power Source Juice Bar
Neighborhood: SOMA

81 Fremont St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Ligaya T. writes: I need me a regular fix of kale but it's quite hard to find. Enter Power Source, a little piece of Berkeley in the FiDi. With their organic, tasty menu of make-a-bowl options including awesomely nutritious fixins like quinoa, kale, tofu, salmon and…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

4050 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611

Peter M. writes: Persistent and consistent sleep deprivation is a bizarre thing.  Not the type that is brought on by doing a big bag of drugs but the day in/day out grind of working 20 hours a day or in my case right now taking care of the baby.  I know I'm not the…

Carty Moving and Storage
Neighborhood: Mission

3515 25th St
Ste 204
San Francisco, CA 94110

megan w. writes: When I was younger and more energetic (read: hopped up on ephedrine and rowing crew six hours a day) I could pack up all my earthly belongings and fit them in the back of a Ford Bronco in an hour. But now that I'm older and wiser (also more fat and…

Vien Huong Restaurant
Neighborhood: Oakland Chinatown

712 Franklin St
Oakland, CA 94607

Danny C. writes: VH...what else can you say about this place but it's a hole in a wall that cranks out some awesome grub.

I've been coming here to eat with my parents since I was a kid and we still come back to this very day (mostly to the one in Pacific East Mall in…

Lorenzo's Sandwich Shop

911 Villa Ave
Belmont, CA 94002

Jennifer L. writes: This tiny sandwich shop is easy to miss.  I've lived a mile away for almost 15 years, and never really noticed it.  It's tucked away on a side street, and maybe I'm not very observant.  Lorenzo's has only been around for 30+ years.

Anyway, thanks to…

Kathmandu Restaurant

1410 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706

vivian c. writes: If you know me at all, you know I average (AVERAGE!) a 70-hour week--what with my full time job in California, my part time job in Utah and my volunteer (read:  "collecting good karma") gig.  

And, then, you might also know that many of my social…

Destination Baking Company
Neighborhood: Glen Park

598 Chenery Street
San Francisco, CA 94131

Nicole N. writes: Butter...*drool*

Destination Bakery is the single reason why I had to move out of the lovely Glen Park Village.  The scent of buttery baked goods used to draw me down the street and tempt me to doughy indulgence.  My most overwhelming weakness was…

SKIN Medical Spa
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1825 Union St
2nd Fl
San Francisco, CA 94123

Jill K. writes: just returned for my 2nd laser hair removal treatment yesterday and couldn't feel better about my choice of medspa. aside from being a beautiful, light-filled space (check out the gorgeous flower arrangements!), the staff is all friendly and…

25th & Clement Produce Market
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

2354 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Starla D. writes: My landlord owns this produce market.  He practically owns the entire block.  Not many people like their landlord, so I feel blessed to tell everyone on yelp how much my landlord RULES.  He kicks a large amount of ass, for the following reasons:  He…

The Inn Above Tide

30 El Portal
Sausalito, CA 94965

Lenea M. writes: I stayed here when my best friend was General Manager and I would kick it here with my sweetie. This is a very pretty place. The rooms are cozy and the rooms have hot tubs and patios right off the water. My recommendation is to book a room on the…

Sorella Caffe

107 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax, CA 94930

Emily S. writes: You know when a place is beyond good when it is packed to the gills on a Sunday night.  Some friends of ours took my husband and I here for dinner a few weeks ago and I was very impressed.

My husband and I shared the Insalata Caprese.  The ingredients…

San Benito House

356 Main St
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Kristina R. writes: Oh my God, do I ever love sammies...they are simply the world's most perfect food.  Bunch of yummy stuff slapped between two pieces of freshly baked bread?  I'm so there.

The San Benito House has incredibly tasty sandwiches, so much so that I drag…

Ruby Dolls
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1318 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Jan C. writes: Super cute clothing if you're in here long enough and if the salespeople help you. Went last night and the blonde chick was super helpful and nice. The clothes are very trendy but a bit pricier than I'd like but it still didn't stop me from spending…

Quan Yin Healing Arts Center
Neighborhood: Mission

455 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94103

margot b. writes: Finally after almost a year in the city have I found my go-to massage spot. I'm a cheapskate when it comes to massage as I used to get really great ones in San Diego for $45/hour. Since moving to the city I've been looking and can't seem to get past…

American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter
Neighborhood: SOMA

85 2nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

laura b. writes: I don't mean to sound all dooms day and end of times and l ron hubbard and shit but listen, the BIG ONE is coming.  i can feel it in my bones (and yes, i have bones under the layers and layers of fat so fuck you).  listen now and hear me later or…

Savvy Cellar Wine Bar & Wine Shop

2048 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Brad P. writes: The Mrs. and I had a sitter for the kiddos on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and I was looking for a place to take her for a quick bite before heading to the movies.  I went to Yelp (duh) and was about to browse my list of places I've bookmarked on…

Yelp T-shirts

San Francisco, CA 94101

jordano k. writes: updated 06/22/2006:

the latest yelp t-shirt fits quite nicely. it makes my boobs, um, i mean pecs look bigger :-)

original 03/31/2006:

all righty, it's time to give some love to my yelp t-shirt. you see, i was such a wallflower in this modern and often…

New Lab
Neighborhood: SOMA

651 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Mary F. writes: I never, ever ever ever ever get nervous.... but as I walked up to New Lab to get a few rolls done, I felt like a virgin on prom night. I dabbled in photography a few years ago, basic college emo kid stuff and am a bit embarrassed by the things I've…

Fight and Fitness
Neighborhood: SOMA

734 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94107

mama J. writes: I came here with a new friend whom I met on a Yelp thread.  Diane S. you, my girl, are the bomb diggity.

We literally didn't meet until she picked me up after work to go and try out an intro Muay Thai class at Fight and Fitness.  How righteous is…

Body Time
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1465 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

jessica t. writes: NOTE:  Full permission from my mom has been granted, for this review.

My mom has just discovered romance again. I couldn't be happier for her. And so, being the supportive daughter that I am - I took her shopping to spice up her recently kindled…

In-N-Out Burger
Neighborhood: East Oakland

8301 Oakport St
Oakland, CA 94601

Lainie L. writes: Ever think about how geography and where you live is like a little gift?  

For example . . if I lived any where close to an In N Out I would look like this but with bigger boobs:

http://static.px.yelp....

I've got it bad for In N Out. .. it is a…

Dogs

woof woof
grrrr
San Francisco, CA 94109

Joan S. writes: OK Rick, prepare to eat those words about the poodles. (Poodles do not shed, btw.)  I have had many dogs, all of them 'rescued' in some way.  I have had as many as 5 at one time.  It occured to me when I was in my mid-40's that there had not been a…

Polk A Dot Stationers
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1742 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Kristina R. writes: Oooh, this store PISSED ME OFF!  

Not because of the fabulous sales gal...she was super.  

And not because of the huge variety of trinkets...the inventory was inventive and kitchy cool.

It was because everywhere I looked I saw crap I lost when I was a…

Idle Hand Tattoo Studio
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

575 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Berna .. writes: I got my first tattoo when I turned 18 - a small, blue butterfly located just above my right ass cheek (I like to call it the "side of my lower back hip kinda").  Photo here:  http://static.px.yelp....

It was a tribute to my late maternal grandfather…

East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Temescal

4695 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609

Kristina R. writes: I'm putting the kids to work this year.  We're going to solve the Earth's global warming crisis with 10 billion empty cd cases, several ka-jillion mis-shapen notebook covers, and 50 million cracked frisbees.  

The Gore-meister ok'd it...but I'm not…

The Peasant and the Pear

267 Hartz Ave
Danville, CA 94526

Miz Tam T. writes: After hearing and reading glowing reviews of this restaurant from many, I suggested that my folks and I try lunch here when they were going to be out this way. Many of you know that we all Yelp, so lately when we meet, we try to go somewhere "new".

I…

Hair on Hyde
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

818 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Grace K. writes: This review ( http://www.yelp.com/bi... ) was my first attempt at finding a new salon to care for my hair in the coming years.

Hair on Hyde was my second.  My appointment was a 2.5 weeks ago or so.

I called the day after my Moxie haircut to see if I…

Uoki K. Sakai Company
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1656 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94115

May T. writes: wah, i love this place! a neighborhood yelper showed me the ropes here and i realized what a gem i've been passing up each weekend as i walk by to nijiya.

minus one star for the grocery selection (nijiya is much better in that regard), but their…

David Ehsan, MD, DDS
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

450 Sutter Street
Suite 2230
San Francisco, CA 94108

Ligaya T. writes: when i came to (after the removal of three impacted wisdom teeth), it dawned on me that nothing at all could have happened during my surgery because i felt absolutely fine. in fact, i could only vaguely remember what had happened that day, but was…

Fifth Wheel

898 San Leandro Blvd
San Leandro, CA 94577

Andy M. writes: I'm really not sure where San Leandro actually is - it kind of morphs into Oakland on one side, and into San Lorenzo and Hayward on the other. I think. In my brain it is an amorphous blob. And it has a downtown (news to me) with a Bart station and…

Trumer Pils Brauerei

1404 4th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

Nish N. writes: What's an Austrian pilsner doing with a brewery in Berkeley? For one thing, keeping it fresh and local, while doing a stand-up job of preserving the original Trumer Pils process.

Trumer makes just this one pilsner, but they do it right: crisp and…