H Cafe
Neighborhood: Castro

3801 17th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Joe C. writes: I've written elsewhere about the good ol' dot-com days, so I won't belabor that here, except to say that that was when I started patronizing Hassam's fabulous little cafe.  It was half way between my house and my office, so my dog and I would stop…

Lawrence Shore, MD
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond, Laurel Heights

3838 California Street Rm 806
San Francisco, CA 94118

jessica t. writes: Dr. Shore delivered me. Five stars right there for bringing me into the world.

It was my mom's first pregnancy - and from what I've heard WAY too often, not a fun one. She was constantly nauseous and uncomfortable. And after 23 hours of…

Venticello Ristorante
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1257 Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Jill K. writes: My boyfriend and I were able to get a reservation here last minute.
First of all -- incredible setting. There's a priceless view down Washington St. of the Bay Bridge. The ambiance is beautiful... soft lighting, huge windows.

We arrived a few…

Fresca
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2114 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Ed to the M. writes: Fo
Realz
Ed M hecka enjoyed
Steak salad (!!)
Ceviche
And paella.

When we
Arrived
Seating was slow.  But

Good thing the food
Rocked because
Ed normally hates "nouveau" dining
At loud and
Trendy restaurants.

Mescolanza
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

2221 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Shannon B. writes: I still like this place, but I only like the experience when the professional, older gentleman is serving. I've been here twice when he wasn't our server and the experience was truly lacking...

Last time, waiter brought the wrong food after verbally…

Scala's Bistro
Neighborhood: Union Square

432 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Eric W. writes: Sometimes we eat because we hunger for food and sometimes we eat because we hunger for the experience.
I've dined at Scalas several times and have liked every experience, from the business lunch with coworkers I wished would disappear from my life…

Houston's
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Embarcadero

1800 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

Peter M. writes: Nothing says lunch in San Francisco like an anti-abortion rally and a Reuben.  I know you are thinking that those two things are actually very uncommon in SF.  Yet this past Saturday I had a delicious Reuben at Houston's while an enormous…

Aqua
Neighborhood: Financial District

252 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

anh v. writes: hmmmm...i have finally arrived to the motherland.

the border boys at sfo call me the mermaid since i was born at sea...and i do love my seafood.

no reservations and we snatched a corner table for two on a thursday night.  it was meant to be.

the service…

Nectar Wine Lounge
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3330 Steiner Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

euge l. writes: you know whats the best thing about having a friend thats studying to be a sommelier? helping them study means you drink the wine they are "studying".  besides BEING a sommelier, i think helping one studying has got to be the best job in the fucking…

Oola Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: SOMA

860 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

laura b. writes: kinda like the young Hollywood place for the silicon valley set.  so you know, uglier and with an iPhone.  hot.

the highlight is the wait staff & bartenders who are always super friendly if not totally taken aback by scary vegans.  it's like, WHOA.…

La Suite
Neighborhood: SOMA

100 Brannan Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Phil M. writes: Bastille Day was last Thursday so we headed down to La Suite for some Frenchified action. It was tres jolie et tres chouette. Lot's of cool people enjoying the summer night on the Embarcadero sipping cocktails.  I've only tried the drinks, no dinner…

Ali Baba's Cave
Neighborhood: Mission

799 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

laura b. writes: Okay, what motherfucking genius/saint thought it smart to grind, spice and fry chick peas into little fried balls of perfection?  i'd like to shake that man's hand and then possibly simulate oral sex on his fingers.  was this man jesus himself?  i'm…

Vidal Sassoon Salon For Women and Men
Neighborhood: Union Square

359 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Heidi A. writes: I am follicularly challenged. Or actually, I used to have great hair: really fine and wavy, but a ton of it. Now I have really fine hair that's damaged and thinning. Sweet! If I was a dude, I'd be using Rogaine by now. I blame genetics. My mother…

Hazel's Kitchen
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

1319 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Rachel L. writes: Yummy sandwiches, great soups/chilli, best part is that you can take it next door to Farley's which is one of the best coffee joints in town.

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Embarcadero

1 Ferry Building
Shop 43
San Francisco, CA 94111

Sammy S. writes: This morning while sitting on a bench outside Peet's I saw a father say to his 3-year-old daughter while pushing her in the stroller "Honey, what do you think? You think we should get some Peet's?"

He was walking really fast and slightly sweating. He…

Taqueria Cancun
Neighborhood: Mission

2288 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

jessica t. writes: You can always count on a fresh vegetarian burrito here.

The avocado is creamy and green.

The cheese is melted just right.

The rice isn't too salty.

And the salsa always tastes fresh.

Palaote is my one true love, but when it comes to burritos, Taqueria…

Ti Couz
Neighborhood: Mission

3108 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Wendy K. writes: Dear JDate chick,

Thank you for agreeing to go out on a second date with me.  You're a very cute and sweet girl, and I'm glad we both enjoyed our time together.  Ti Couz was nice. The crepes were buttery and authentic, the server was personable and…

Axum Cafe
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

698 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

JT F. writes: I take all the Ethiopian jokes I told in the 5th grade back!  You know, I know when to admit my ignorance when it comes to trying new foods and dammit...this is a prime example.  My vision of Ethiopian food was clouded by late nite infomercials…

Berkeley Bowl
Neighborhood: South Berkeley

2020 Oregon Street
Berkeley, CA 94703

laura b. writes: dawm m's thread on how you can like a food in one of its forms but not in another got me to thinking.  i like tomato sauce but i absolutely cannot stand tomatoes.  bean sprouts cooked in chinese food scare the crap out of me but i will eat a whole…

Delicious Karma

San Francisco, CA 94101

Jason D. writes: Rob, Victor and clan throw some kick-ass parties. Don't even think about missing their New Year's party, or the annual White Party!

The Canvas Gallery
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1200 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122

tiff n. writes: Canvas is one of the coolest cafes I've ever spent my time in. It's a large space with many different sections to sit in, with a deli counter and a bar in the middle of the establishment. The food is great, the coffee is good - which says a lot…

Caffe Sapore
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

790 Lombard St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Keith M. writes: I'm a little torn over this review because I want to give this place five stars. It's everything a cafe should be. Relaxing, stylish, trendy and friendly. The place is gorgeous and in a great neighborhood. The food and drink are superb and healthy.…

Fringale
Neighborhood: SOMA

570 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Kristina R. writes: Hubby and I had an impressive fight here on our anniversary years ago.  He soothed his frustration with a glass or two of whiskey, and I steamed over by the exit, waiting for our table to be ready.

Once seated, we both buried our heads in our menus…

Specialty's Cafe & Bakery
Neighborhood: Financial District

369 Pine Street
San Francisco, CA 94104

Autumn K. writes: Even after last night's run-in with

http://www.yelp.com/bi...

I can't stop thinking "brownies, brownies, brownies". I am breaking down right now, as I write this review, and placing my online pick-up  order (USEFUL) for brownies, brownies, brownies…

Tallula
Neighborhood: Castro

4230 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Phil M. writes: For all you Indian food addicts, I need not name names, you know how hard it is to take a girl out on a date to a nice place. Shalimar, Pakwan, and Naan and Curry can only take you so far.  When she starts saying,  "you take me to basically the same…

Boulevard

1 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Dawn M. writes: WARNING: this review contains subliminal messaging aimed at omnivores.  Side effects may include fanning me, UFCing my reviews, and sending me compliments.

I was invited to a business lunch at Boulevard.  So I thought to myself, "Self, you need to…

Espresso Roma
Neighborhood: Claremont, Elmwood

2960 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705

Miz Tam T. writes: I was having such a nice time talking with Allison that after our lunch, I suggested we pop across the street for a cup of coffee (tea for her), before parting ways.

I had not been to this place in well over 5 years and didn't remember all of the food…

Bistro Burger
Neighborhood: Financial District

343 Sansome St
Ste 150
San Francisco, CA 94104

KayJay .. writes: I've got this new job.  It's great.  Fantastic pay.  Excellent benefits.  Wonderful office.  Challenging work.  Everything is FABULOUS.... except...

I've now got one of THOSE co-workers. You know.  The kind that inspects and comments on every bit of…

Rick & Ann's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Claremont, Oakland Hills

2922 Domingo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705

laura b. writes: Rick and Ann's is a good breakfast spot for veggies and vegans as the tofu scramble is delicious and they have a yummy potato hash.  I also LOVE the french fries (of the shoestring variety, which you can get for breakfast!) but a word to the wise,…

Al's Comics Collectable Cards & Toys
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, Mission

1803 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Kristina R. writes: I luff Al!  

When I went to his store for the first time, it was in a cramped, dark little space on Guerrero Street.  Al seemed cranky back then, all smushed in there with his millions of back issues packed in long white boxes.  I went back every…

Marilyn Jaeger Skincare Studio
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

415 Spruce St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Tamara B. writes: Drink to calm nerves. Gingerly step out of panties. Crack jokes to dispel awkwardness. HOLY SHIT it hurts. Leave happy and relieved.

Seriously, add some Led Zeppelin and Meister Brau and this would be the story of losing my virginity.

Instead, it's…

Colibri Mexican Bistro
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

438 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Dawn M. writes: My co-workers and I went here to "say thanks" to our former boss, who moved to a different department.  He was a cool boss, so we wanted it to be special.  Sadly, we are procrastinators and missed out on reservations at Slanted Door, and most of the…

Catnip & Bones
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2220 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Gourmet G. writes: Oreo says, "Finally, a pet shop that puts felines first - give them five stars!" . . . and so I am.

KUSF Radio 90.3FM
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Larry A. writes: I've been listening to this station for over 20 years.  The impact KUSF made on me during my formative years has stayed with me into my 40's.  Rampage Radio is solely responsible for making me the uber-obsessed metal merchant I am today.   I owe most…

Peet's Coffee & Tea

1020 Park Pl
San Mateo, CA 94403

MiKA I. writes: I like Peet's just as the next patron but when you have to wait for 1 shot of espresso during Sunday's midday hour and it takes longer to pick it up than drinking it..then Houston, we have a problem. How many baristas does it take to make coffee?

Just…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2197 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Sigrid S. writes: Solve for X.

Peet's                               Starbucks
_________      =            _________

Steve Jobs                             X

If you said X = Bill Gates, you are correct!

Miette Patisserie
Neighborhood: Embarcadero

1 Ferry Building
Shop 10
San Francisco, CA 94111

Kristina R. writes: I finally went to Miette's to (mi)gette me a cupcake or two.  I only had fifty quarters in the meter, so I was on a time constraint of 20 seconds.  

I bought a cupcake.  A bag o' thumbprint cookies.  Several French macarons.  A lime meringue tart.…

Hang Art
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

556 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94102

lisa g. writes: great art, acessible prices (including a unique "try it in your house for three months before you decide" rental program) and a wonderful staff!!  Check out this place and get something to dress up your walls!!

Symmetry Fitness Personal Training

San Francisco, CA 94109

Audra E. writes: I was in desperate need of a personal trainer, after I realized I could not run around the block to my house in an emergency to get to my car to take my dog to the vet as he had passed out.  I almost passed out trying to run half way around the…