Bogart's Lounge

1209 Wildwood Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Lydia P. writes: Great dive, but they get one less star for not having enough bartenders on speed. A truly great dive has all their bartenders addicted to meth.

Pho Nam Restaurant

1205 Wildwood Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Randy F. writes: **Pho Quest Stop #7**

Although I've been to the sister branch in Santa Clara, I decided to check this Pho Nam given the slightly more positive Yelp reviews.  In reality, it's probably a sign I'm getting a little desperate on my Pho Quest.  As I've hit…

Juniper Networks

1194 N Mathilda Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Caroline L. writes: I don't work here, this review is just for their nice basketball court outside (complete with side benches to chill on). Nice court to play HORSE on during the weekends, although one hoop is missing a net. Oh, and their parking lot is pretty smooth…

Equinox Fitness Club Palo Alto

440 Portage Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Meng X. writes: THE GIST

This place is better than the Palo Alto Hills Country Club.  Though not cutting edge, the equipment is pristine.  The maintenance staff is one step behind you in wipe-down service -- literally.  There is a surplus of towels.  The grounds are…

Stanford Shopping Center

180 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Kristina R. writes: Whoa, they've changed EVERYTHING in this mall since I last visited...and yes, I said MALL.  'Cus that's what it is, when you cut through all the fancy schmancy decorations and pretty flowers.  

The shops are nice and new and expensive, just like it…

Bistro 412

412 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Stuart M. writes: I organized a dinner for about 20 people here and thought it was great. The service was terrific - both the waitstaff and the person who helped me organize the event. They were very accommodating. I thought the food was very good as well. We sat on…

The Rose & Crown English Food & Ale House

547 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Jaime L. writes: I love this place. Do you know why? Because there are British people here.

Now, why would I give this place 4 stars based on their clientel? Well, I used to date a Brit for a few years on and off, he's a Scouser. We still talk, but not to the length…

Village Pantry

184 2nd St
Los Altos, CA 94022

BeBe C. writes: Probably the very best dog-ok patio in South Bay/Peninsula! Tables in the spacious patio are not too close to each other and therefore you don't need to worry about customers who don't like sitting too close to your pooches. Also, giant breeds such…

The Posh Bagel

310 Main St
Los Altos, CA 94022

Kay N. writes: The only place I know of -so far- in little downtown Los Altos where I can get Milk Tea Bubble/Boba drinks.

(For other options and more flavors, you'd have to drive a little farther into Mountain View or other nearby South Bay areas).

I'm not a huge…

Akane Japanese Restaurant

250 3rd St
Los Altos, CA 94022

Jonathan C. writes: In an offstreet of the town of Los Altos is this hidden, yet well known Japanese restaurant. Famous people apparently love going here, as Steve Young (ex-49ers QB) and Juli Inkster (LPGA pro) have their own masu (wooden sake box) at the sushi bar.

The…

Pho Vi Hoa

4546 El Camino Real
Los Altos, CA 94022

Kerrie L. writes: I never thought a pho place could be "soooo Palo Alto" and still be this good.  And I know it's not Palo Alto, but "soooo Palo Alto" transcends geography.

It's definitely more expensive though, than other pho places.  But, for the extra dollar you pay…

151 Boutique

151 Main Street
Los Altos, CA 94022

jay h. writes: Me: Ohh....that dress is cute!  My big booty can fit into it right, Andy?

Andy: Are you going to wear jeans or leggings under it? Like a top?

Me: Hell No!  I don't wear leggings.

Andy: You mean as a dress?

Me: I can rock it!

Andy: Jay, you won't be able…

Bella Vida Chiropractic

4600 El Camino Real
#215
Los Altos, CA 94022

Ingrid E. writes: Wow! What a caring, gentle and trustworthy doctor this woman is! In my experience, Dr. Beaty takes her time, tells you what she is doing, and is incredibly knowledgable about the way the spine and nervous system connects to everything else in the…

Draeger's

342 1st St
Los Altos, CA 94022

Archie R. writes: Register Display: Lamb Kabobs - $24.43 *beep*
RD: Brie - $12.34 *beep*
RD: Sun Dried Tomato Marinade - $14.25 *beep*
Archie: Geez this place is pricey
RD: Organic Corn - $15.22 *beep*
RD: Tenderloin - $22.25 *beep*
Archie: it's probably really good though…

Linden Tree Childrens Records & Books

170 State St
Los Altos, CA 94022

Maryanne R. writes: Excellent children's bookstore, but what really sets them apart from other independent bookstores is the music section!  They carry all my favorite Canadian kid-music makers.  Along with Raffi, you'll find Fred Penner, Charlotte Diamond, Sharon, Lois…

Keigwins@theTrack, Inc.

13800 Barton Ct
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

euge l. writes: for a real useful review of keigwins@thetrack, read kev ms review, very thorough and informative.

sooooooooooo who likes to go fast and risk their life for a quick jolly?

I DO I DO I DO.

soooooooooo after signing up  (read hodaka k emailing the the…

The Boardwalk

4940 El Camino Real
Los Altos, CA 94022

Veronica G. writes: Finally a place where you can take the kids, get your drink on and feed everybody while watching the game!

Ok ha ha, I had to put that because I did see one mother-daughter combo sitting at the bar. Mom had her glass of white wine and daughter was…

Prevot & Associates Insurance Services, LLC

P.O. Box 1509
Los Altos, CA 94023

Danielle v. writes: "Anything Insurance Ask Mike"

Boisterous and outgoing Mike is exactly the sort if guy to get the job done. Not only is his cannon of insurance knowledge unparalleled, he is always there in a moments crisis- exactly what you want from your Insurance…

Crown Cleaners

2310 Homestead Rd
Los Altos, CA 94024

Natalie G. writes: A dry cleaner is a dry cleaner when it comes to just cleaning some of my special wardrobe items.

BUT, Crown Cleaners are the only people I trust to fix my jeans. I'm a lover of fine denim, which I wear often, so holes are inevitable. The first time,…

Hazel J Horsnell & Associates

77 Birch St
Ste D
Redwood City, CA 94062

Dana R. writes: I cannot say enough about this tiny, out of the ordinary massage center. There is also one in San Mateo I have never been to. I have gone to several massage therapists here but my favorite by far is Chizuru Hanson. She does an incredible mixture of…

Woodside Bakery & Cafe

3052 Woodside Rd
Woodside, CA 94062

jill j. writes: I just keep going back!

Bakery with yummy breads, pastries, cookies (say it like the blue fuzzy monster with me .. C O O K I E!), and the usual assortment of caffeinated concoctions.  Small indoor seating area for the bakery.  (Yesterday they had…

Buck's

3062 Woodside Rd
Woodside, CA 94062

Christine M. writes: Eating here is like eating in the Silicon Valley IT Hall of Fame.  
No, I don't mean that Larry and Sergey eat here regularly; rather, as a lot of now historic brainstorming went down here, the walls are filled (filled!) with pictures and memoriabilia…

Lisa's Tea Treasures

1175 Merrill St
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Lilly O. writes: I am not what you would call a dainty lady. Instead of choosing what necklace goes perfect with my sundress I am usually deciding whether I should have bacon on my burger or not. But, it feels nice to go to tea and pretend sometimes. I came here with…

Textures Hair Salon

812 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Katelyn M. writes: I just went to Textures for the first time and got an incredible haircut by Nina Cordero. She did an awesome job (I had about 4.5 inches cut) and was really receptive to some of my ideas. I let her make the calls on how long to cut the layers near my…

Gambardella's

1165 Merrill St
Menlo Park, CA 94025

lucy k. writes: Four of us had  exceptional dinners here the other night. Prawns, sole, veal, chicken; all ahhh inspiring. Each came with a pasta side dressed in an amazing sauce. And the chocolate dessert somebody else ordered and I assured them I would only have a…

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church

950 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Larry C. writes: Heard a guest present Loose Change to Loosen Chains.

He talked of the modern slave trade.  His name is Zach and I bought a book and got his autograph.  Funny that I jocked this kid author for an autograph but passed on MLB all stars at Ruby Skye and…

Mardini's Cafe

408 Willow Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Christine M. writes: Good falafel, but minus a smidgen of a star because they add pickles (and woah, I love my pickles, but not in a falafel).

Minus the rest of that star for my one sour experience there:

I bought a drink that totaled $1.99, everything included.  

Whenever…

Pearl's Cafe

4096 Bay Street
Fremont, CA 94538

Shari D. writes: I just want to say for the record that Pearl's was one of my most favorite restaurants, Fremont or otherwise. I was so bummed that it closed.... that it made me cry. Honest to goodness. This was such a sweet restaurant that served food with…

Sweet Tomatoes

39370 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538

John B. writes: I like Sweet Tomatoes. Why? Because I build the best salads ever. I like that they have shredded banana squash and an assortment of pickles and beets(I Love beets) both fresh and those canned pickled kind. They have peas and corn and tomatoes and…

Semo Sushi

5026 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538

Nate T. writes: I love that this place is walking distance from my home! (not that I've ever walked there) My go-to Sushi spot is in Newark, but after a long Friday at work, the neighborhood joint will have to suffice!

Hands down the best tonkatsu I've ever had! The…

Beauty Plus Salon and Boutique

39182 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Gateway Plaza
Fremont, CA 94538

Lisa T. writes: My absolute favorite place to get my eyebrows threaded in the Bay Area. They charge $7 and you are in and out in 10 minutes, looking just like a Bollywood star!
That's a lucky coincidence, because the salon is just across the plaza from Naz 8 Cinemas,…

Magnussen's Lexus of Fremont

5600 Cushing Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538

Art S. writes: The land of the rising sun's GNP has just gone up!!  A few weeks ago, I took the plunge and bought my first non-German car.  From the process perspective of buying a new car, the process with Magnussen could not have gone any smoother.  First of all,…

Los Kompadre'z

3839 Washington Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538

Daniela A. writes: I decided to try this place out after reading all the great reviews for it here on yelp. I've been driving past it on a weekly basis ever since I moved to Fremont 5 years ago but eating there never crossed my mind (Perhaps it's the location, or the…

Lake Elizabeth

40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538

Farm S. writes: What an awesome place!  I didn't expect the park to be so nice.  A waterfront, nice picnic area, dog friendly, kid friendly, a little snack bar, bbq pits, SHADE!, etc.. nice place.

My experience here was with a small group of yelpers that rocked my…

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2760 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536

Amy R. writes: All I wanted was a yummy salad-like entity, a mediocre beer, and a nice quiet place to read my book.

Well...I ordered a vegetarian burrito bol instead of a salad, and it was a blissful bowl of cilantro infused happiness with lotsa lettuce to make me…

Papillon

37296 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

luis .. writes: I had my escargot cherry popped here several years ago, so for that this restaurant will have a special place in my belly.  Not only were they not gross but the garlicky buttery sauce they came with was perfect for dipping bread in after you finish…

Bob's Hoagy Steaks

37404 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

Anna D. writes: I once met the fattest little weiner dog named Hoagie.

I knew hoagies were sandwiches, but I've never had one, until yesterday.

Pondering over the menu which is very very extensive, from salads and sandwiches to fish and chips.  And there's also…

Sushi Tango

4193 Cushing Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538

Abi V. writes: I came here for my pre-birthday dinner on a Thursday night and it was really empty!

If it wasn't for yelp I probably would have never found this place. It's tucked away in a corner plaza next to the Marriot and across from Nummi. Not the best…

Shalimar Restaurant

3325 Walnut Ave
Fremont, CA 94538

Anna D. writes: Is this place just asking for disaster with this whole fetching your own plate and utensils business?

Probably with more accident-prone klutzes like me, this could be dangerous.

I was the waitress for the night:

Me:  Gur E, do you need utensils?
Gur E…

The Animal Nanny

Fremont, CA 94538

Willis W. writes: This pet-sitting service really is great. Howard, one of the owners, is one of the most professional people I have met in any industry.  He loves pets, and runs a truly successful business taking care of them while you are away.  LIcensed and bonded,…