San Jose Reviews: Restaurants, Doctors, Bars, Salons and more.
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Klub K9 Play Center
174 Commercial St
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
Dietrich H. writes: Just took BB here today for a temperament evaluation and the owner, Mike, was extremely nice. He started Run 'Em Ragged and has moved on to start this new place.
The staff seems knowledgeable and very comfortable around dogs of all types. The…
Chelokababi Restaurant
1236 S Wolfe Rd
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
CINDY K. writes: FINALLY - another language that I can excel at butchering. Chelokababi's menu had quite a bit of variety to it - apps, daily specials, soups/salads, a full page of entrees, and they had something unique in beverages/sides/desserts. And even though…
Peet's Coffee and Tea
144 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Jon Y. writes: I like this location when I just want to do a run for good coffee. Not much of a scene and not a very intriguing place to just chill, but that's fine. This location shares the lot with a Trader Joes (among other stores). This works out well for me…
Taj India Cuisine
889 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Kathleen M. writes: At $6.95 their lunch buffet is one of the cheapest around. But is it worth it? Yelp investigative report, Kathleen M. went to find out.
"Are you as tasty as you seem?" Kathleen M. questioned the Chicken Vindaloo. The oddly shaped dark meat mass of…
Sushi Maru
599 E Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas Town Center
Milpitas,
CA
95035
Ken K. writes: As mentioned in my Maruichi review, Sushi Maru (circle or perhaps sphere/pill) is part of the giant conglomerate that owns the 2nd location in San Jose Japantown, the two Maruichi Ramen shops, Sushi Tomi (MV), Tomi Sushi (SJ) and Hana (Japanese…
Country Farm Produce
712 S Wolfe Rd
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
Flor D. writes: Eugene F. beats us....again...DANG!
Here's the stitch on this place, summed up in a couple of catchy, small, sentences, I HOPE...
Picture the San Jose flea market indoor produce section, but in the "mini-me" size.
Yup...this place has the…
Scandia Auto Service
848 W Evelyn Ave Ste A
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
Jacqueline D. writes: I've been super happy with Scandia; they always take the time to answer my questions if I have any, they don't push for anything unnecessary, and their prices are reasonable.
I took my Volvo to a non-Volvo specialist, and he made my brakes squeak…
Julianne O'Malley, MD - Camino Medical Group
301 Old San Francisco Road
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
Vanessa L. writes: She was my pediatrician since she started her practice at Camino Medical Group (she replaced my former pediatrician). The first time I met her (yes, at that young age), I was amazed at how she worked. She's very nice and she knows how to handle kids.…
Sweet Tomatoes
1210 Kifer Road
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
Tetsu N. writes: Love...this....place....
I never thought I could ever be satisfied eating at a place with a name like Sweet Tomatoes. I mean...sounds like a salad bar....how filling could that possibly be.
But no no no! Fear not! There is some good food here, and…
Jake's of Sunnyvale
174 E Fremont Ave
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Jason M. writes: Did you know that jakes is owned by the same people as the Garret in campbell? Same pizza's and menu. Food is just as good and the restaurant is almost as cool.
The Bay Fish & Chips
826 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Dan B. writes: If you feel like some good fish and chips and you want to revisit the 1980s for half an hour, this is the place for you.
I usually stay away from Fish n' Chips, but I was in the mood for some greasy, comfort food, so I decided to visit "The Bay" since…
Victoria N. Goh, DDS
581 East El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Dave K. writes: I hope you don't get a cute dentist, because they'll never go out with anyone whose teeth, gums, frenulum, and uvula they've seen up close and personal. I chose Dr. Goh after cross-referencing my dental plans' eligible dentists with Yelp, and this…
Kabob Afghan & Persian Cuisine
604 S Mary Ave
At El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Flor D. writes: Protein Time...?
I came to Kabob Afghan & Persian Cuisine after being denied at City Kabob. It's not that they refused my service but they had a big to-go order.
Craving a Kabob, I searched yelp to find the quickest find.
Thanks to my BF yelp, yet…
Z Gallerie
340 University Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Mara T. writes: Was ZGallerie always this affordable or have I just gotten older?
This place is like a hit to an addict...I love it! Most of our house looks like a combo of Pottery Barn, Zgallerie, Crate and Barrel...I am an avowed catalogue junkie. ZGal caters to…
Avalon Art & Yoga Center
370 N California Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Chloe M. writes: Avalon is so relaxing.
Even the name is relaxing. Just say it. Ah-vah-lohnn. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale.
I swear, if the world's leaders got together for some yoga, all the world's problems would be solved.
Spot A Pizza Place
855 El Camino Real Ste 107
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Zack L. writes: This is one great pizza! The combination of their magic sauce and sourdough crust creates a perfect blend of pizza extacy. I would highly recomend this establishment to any one feeling unsatisfied with the common low quality usually found in a pie.
Dr James S Ho DMD
850 Middlefield Rd
Ste 3
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Russel S. writes: The only dentist I've been impressed enough with to go out of my way to recommend to my friends!
Mango Caribbean Restaurant & Bar
435 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Connie C. writes: To continue on with my mango themed day in Palo Alto, Phil and I headed over here to get some yummy Caribbean grub and mango mojitos before going to the show at City Lights Theater.
It had been years since I last came here, mostly because the last…
SkinSpirit
701 Emerson St
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
stacey y. writes: As the director of SkinSpirit, in a continued effort to always offer the best customer service, I check online reviews regularly. I try to respond to everyone personally and hope those that are unhappy will allow me to look into- and correct- their…
Kim's Nails
548 Ramona St
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Brandy G. writes: After reading these reviews, I decided to go ahead and try Kim's nails. They did a great job and totally listened to what I want. I hate it when nail technicians decide that what I want isn't right for me - they leave my nails too long or give me…
Robaii Falafel & Persian Bites
496 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Flor D. writes: A certain Fro yo queen and I met up for lunch at Robaii. What was the occasion you may ask? We were headed to a pre taste at Red Mango, and I was going to see this famous yelper in action. Easy to find and open, Robaii was a pleasant surprise.…
Windys Chinese Restaurant
168 University Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
lucy k. writes: I adore this restaurant, but only eat one dish there: Windy's Special Beef--'tis amazing. The family who owns and operates Windy's is great too.
President Barbershop
490 University Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Tom K. writes: I agree with Doug C., but would like to add one more reason why this place is awesome: the barber vacuumed my head after he cut my hair. A vacuum. On my head.
It was awesome.
Torrefazione Italia
419 University Avenue
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Benjamin L. writes: This is a great place to sit and have a mid-afternoon coffee and snack, or a little something early in the evening. Their coffee is a more dessert coffee, so not that kick-in-the-pants you might need early in the morning, but great for sitting with…
See's Candies
Stanford Shopping Ce
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Kristina R. writes: I walked out of See's Candies with a bag that was supposedly carrying two luscious dark chocolate caramels. When I opened said bag, I found nothing but air.
I looked around. All I saw was a guilty looking husband, smacking his lips suspiciously.…
Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shoppe
203 University Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Connie C. writes: Limited Edition Belgian Chocolate, you are so good it hurts! I know our love affair will only last until October, so I will have you every day until then. When you're gone, I'm going to have major withdrawal symptoms -- things might get ugly, people.
Joanie's Cafe
447 S California Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94306
Caroline S. writes: This place serves breakfast all day long, came here with some friends to try their breakfast for dinner.
It's a small cozy place and the wait staff is very friendly. I ordered the three egg omelet with a selection of up to three toppings, home…
La Bodeguita Del Medio
463 S California Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94306
Nobody X. writes: Written in 2003.
It's "International Girls' Night Out." Accompanying my cosmopolitan Shanghai self is Sonja, refined German blonde, and Jess, charming British brunette. We're set for Palo Alto's Cuban extravaganza, La Bodeguita del Medio with a 7:45…
Village Cheese House
855 El Camino Real
Suite 157
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Flor D. writes: It's 1145AM, do you know where your children are?
If you live in Palo Alto, and they go to PALY, then they are probably packing the Cheese House.
I used to come here when I was in high school, but boy did this CASA-O-CHEESE get a makeover. It used to…
Nino Cefalu & Co. Inc.
1307 S. Mary Ave. Ste 105
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Jeremy S. writes: I've been working with Alan for a couple years. He has been very helpful.
Udupi Palace
976 East El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Allison B. writes: (1) I was prolly one of the only white persons there (2) It took a while for them to understand my botched reading of their menu (3) The decor felt as though you were in a hospital cafeteria (4) I finally just got up and poured my own g'damn…
Starlite Dance Club
1160 N Fairoaks Ave
Sunnyvale,
CA
94089
Linda T. writes: I've been wanting to take some dance classes for a while (after taking some ballroom in college & some swing workshops a few years after that), and after doing some research on the types of classes I was interested in (salsa, tango, hip hop,…
Darbar Indian Cuisine
129 Lytton Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Heather C. writes: Delicious Indian lunch buffet! We stopped by Janta before settling on Darbar and decided against Janta because it had a smaller selection of items (although the meal would have been cheaper). I had my fill of every item and thought the veggie items…
Douce France
855 El Camino Real
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Dave M. writes: Julia and I ate here during halftime of a Stanford vs. Oregon football game. Nice place. Tasty. Inexpensive. Better than watching Stanford lose to Oregon.
Michael's Gelato & Cafe
440 University Avenue
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Bryan K. writes: There I was, standing outside Red Mango, minding my own business eating my froyo and checking out downtown Palo Alto. Across the street I see a "Now serving tart tango frozen yogurt" sign. I try to ignore it but I was curious. I walked around…
Peninsula Creamery
900 High St
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Bevy M. writes: Five big stars for the stellar shakes! My faves are mint chip and coffee (separately, of course!).
If you're really hungry, get a side of fries. If you need even more food, order the grilled cheese.
I'm glad they haven't changed the retro look…
Cabritos Mexican Bistro
685 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
kevo m. writes: I've been hearing nothing but good things about Cabritos from some of my friends recently. Today I was in the South Bay picking up some furniture from one of these friends so of course we went to Cabritos before we headed back up the peninsula.
Dos…
Thai Spoons
909 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Donna Y. writes: My Co-Workers and I frequent this place for Lunch. Its also closes to my Dry Cleaning place. The food is not bad. I usually get there Garlic Green Beans and the Eggplant with Bamboo Shoots. I have there there other dishes (Veggie Curry, Yellow…
Beverages & More
1247 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Mary T. writes: The guys here are super nice! I always feel welcomed when I enter this particular BevMo. I came in to get premade Cosmos one time, and the guys were cool. Then, I came back last week for a case of bubbly. I wish I could remember the guy's name, but…