John Fluevog Shoes
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1697 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

jordano k. writes: since nobody reads my long ass reviews anyway, i'm going to make this ultra short and sweet and pay tribute to a wonderful music artist. simply stated, my john fluevog boots are the most comfortable boots i have ever worn. as nancy sinatra would say,…

The Tamale Lady
Neighborhood: Mission

Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94102

jessica t. writes: When I first moved to SF, I kept on hearing rumors about the Tamale Lady.

The magical woman who brings food to the drunk and hungry.

But I still didn't quite believe it.

Where was this Tamale Unicorn?

I'd never seen her.

Until one night I find myself at…

Glama-Rama
Neighborhood: Mission

417 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94103

Janney B. writes: I'm the kind of girl who has always thought she could do anything.  Even though I'm super tall and can't touch my toes, I knew the only thing keeping me from being an Olympic gymnast was that I hadn't ever trained.  Same with ice-skating.  I've never…

Pawtrero Hill Bathhouse and Feed Company Ltd
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

199 Mississippi St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Kevin S. writes: Why do pet- and baby-supply stores and haircutting places stores always have pun-infested names?  I can forgive this one, though, because this is a great little store with a wonderful selection of high quality goods for your friend with the cold wet…

Irina's Skin Care

29 Evelyn Way
San Francisco, CA 94127

tracie h. writes: I went for a brazilian. I was looking for something less expensive than Marilyn Jaeger -- it's just too much. Irina was very sweet and gave me some wonderful free samples. She did 2 things that bothered me. First, she blew on the wax. Even though her…

Koreans

San Francisco, CA 94127

Darin I. writes: My Korean friends said they'd disembowel me, pickle my nuts, and drink my blood if I didn't give them five stars.

Yelp Addiction

Always and Anywhere you can get an internet connection
San Francisco, CA 94101

Kaz S. writes: Few discoveries I made on Yelp:

I can write.  
I can read.  
I have 280 more friends on yelp than I do in real life.

I used to threaten my kids...If you don't listen to me, or study, or help, etc.,  I'm going to delete your Facebook account! (to my…

One Shot Tattoo
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1239 9th Ave
Ste A
San Francisco, CA 94122

Erica O. writes: I had the most pleasant time getting a tattoo by Sky here. I told Sky I wanted a zombie pinup girl with a cleaver in one hand and a decapitated head in the other with that oooo I've been caught look on her face.. Hahaha, could I have made it anymore…

Financial District Foot & Ankle Center
Neighborhood: Financial District

100 Bush St
Ste 420
San Francisco, CA 94104

Julia G. writes: I have never witnessed such an overall friendly, helpful and knowledgeable establishment in my life. I was impressed from the second I walked in to my final minutes of departure.

I was personally greeted as I entered with a handshake and a, "Hello,…

Pet Food Express
Neighborhood: Lakeside

3160 20th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

Jeremy S. writes: Great medium sized pet store, larger than a pet boutique and smaller than a Petco.  They had my pups food (Natural Balance, duck & potato - oh yeah he eats better than me) and not once, but twice cheerful employees asked if I needed any help! Way…

Blue Bottle Coffee Co.

Saturday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
San Francisco, CA 94101

Kristina R. writes: I actually had a decent cup  here, although the wait was amazingly long...and really really really long.  And did I mention it was quite a long wait?  (Good for Blue Bottle...not so good for me.)

I'm actually scared to give this place less than five…

Especially Cats Veterinary Hospital
Neighborhood: Parkside

1339 Taraval
San Francisco, CA 94116

Starla D. writes: This is my cat Montekor.  He craps on the couch.
http://static.px.yelp....

He also craps on the floor, and has been known to crap on clean linen, usually found on beds, mainly my bed.  
Because I am moving, my extremely attractive friend is cat sitting…

Industrial Tattoo
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Telegraph Ave

2434 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

serbelle i. writes: -ok, so for those that know me, i'm kinda sorta but not really but then i am kinda sorta into pain
-i got my "implants" aka microdermal anchors at chronic in san diego http://www.yelp.com/bi...
-i got 2 of these http://www.youtube.com... minutes apart…

Karry's Auto Body Center
Neighborhood: SOMA

610 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94107

jason l. writes: I brought my car in to get some body work done- some dents and scratches that've been bugging me, and Kerry did an awesome thing: he told me to not get them fixed.

"This is a city car, right? Little scratches and dents are normal. If you're gonna get…

Yelp Mobile
Neighborhood: SOMA

650 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Todd E. writes: Great...this is THE 13th step on my 12 step Yelp Addiction recovery program...

I can see it now...

ME: No, I don't have a problem I'm just checking the signal on my phone...

The Addiction Intervention Group: Step away from the phone; it'll be…

Pet Grooming Headquarters
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1540 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

evelyn y. writes: This is a" five star" just for the owner of Pet Grooming Headquarters.  You are fabulous and I will definite give my words about how much I respect your buzz!!!  

It's 10:40p.m. now and I just made the call (thinking its a answering machine and hope…

Paper Source
Neighborhood: Fourth Street

740 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710

Lee R. writes: Paper ... paper ... everywhere.  This is one of the best additions to Fourth Street in the last decade.  

Paper Source is the place to go to get what's needed to custom make cards, invitations and thank you notes. The paper is available in every color…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Montclair Village, Oakland Hills

2066 Antioch Ct
Oakland, CA 94611

Jeff D. writes: This is my local Peet's.  

Hail Peet's.

All Peet's deserve five stars.

That's the rule.

Hodo Soy Beanery

San Francisco, CA 94110

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: Oustanding, artesian soy products made by a 'tofu master.' I met one of the owners at a CUESA event at the Ferry Plaza. She was pretty cool, and was down with the 'Slow Food' movement. We cannot live without their yuba (tofu skins). They make soy…

Eiji
Neighborhood: Castro

317 Sanchez St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Ted R. writes: Delish.
Great fish.
We walked from the Mish.

Miso.
And bonito.
Better than anyplace you'll go.

Tofu.
Fresh dew.
Oboro will rock you.

Ceviche.
Mouth play.
I could eat it all day.

Orgasmic.
Quite fantastic.
Tuna belly steak so climatic!

$30 Progressive Cuts
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

Baker St & Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Ben P. writes: When I was in fourth the grade, I discovered hair gel. I was hanging out with my brother who was ten years older in his bedroom that my dad had converted from a part of our garage. It was partially detached from the house, and his walls were all…

Holy Gelato!
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1392 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122

Kristina R. writes: YEEEEAAAAHHH!!

God bless Jay H. for introducing me to heaven in a cup.  SOY GELATO!  No kidding!

And it's GOOD soy gelato, too...so creamy, delicious, and fabulous.  I had the peanut butter chocolate and the egg nog in one tiny cup of love.  

AND it's…

Yield Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill, Dogpatch

2490 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94107

laura b. writes: The wine was delicious.  Although, Boone's Strawberry Hill is my all time favorite "wine" so please take my opinion with a large grain of salt.  Or consider me an expert 'cause I know you be lovin' some Boones too!  Don't lie!  Nothing says, "I'm 15…

Richardson Automotive Service
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2 Richardson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94123

Sarah W. writes: After my pos car broke down I brought it here. $380 and a new alternator later my car was still running like crap.. it just sucks anyway! As of this week I no longer own the car so I pretty much threw that money away..

Anyway the people at…

Sweet Things
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

3585 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Juliane N. writes: So I know I shouldn't be YELPing at work but I just HAD to.

I came here before I went to work just so I can get some sweets for the day. I needed it bad. Parking couldn't be more perfect. I got parking right outside! SCORE!

It was my first time going…

1512 Barber Shop
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1512 Pine Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Manny F. writes: This is less of a barbershop and more of a barber museum where you can get a haircut. Calling Sal a barber isn't really accurate; he's more of a hair scientist. This guy thinks about hair like the guy from "a beautiful mind" thought about math. He…

My Top Five Favorite Foods

Oakland, CA 94620

Kristina R. writes: 1) Ketchup...it's a vegetable, you know...
2) Sugar, in any variety
3) The stuff that you lick off the batter beaters
4) Jett Puff and Cream Cheese
5) Baby Seals

KIDDING! A JOKE!

Artesanias Unique Home Furnishings
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1711 Greenwich St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Josie M. writes: this is a long overdue review for artesanias!

i've furnished practically my entire home with furniture from this place, and let me tell you why you should check it out:

1.  PRICE:  artesanias carries alot of the stuff that you find at pottery barn,…

SF Puppy Prep
Neighborhood: SOMA

251 6th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Binky B. writes: Getting me a pup
Signed up for a class next month
Both of us will drool

Skin Fantastik
Neighborhood: Financial District

41 Sutter St
# 223
San Francisco, CA 94104

vivian c. writes: Reasonably priced, meticulous and professional.  AND, you can pretty much get an appointment the same day if you're in a hurry.  If Yolanda is interested in going to Brazil, you want to bring her here.

David Nord
Neighborhood: SOMA

San Francisco, CA 94101

Katelin H. writes: David Nord is an asshole.

Lupicia Fresh Tea
Neighborhood: Lakeside

3251 20th Ave
Stonestown Galleria
San Francisco, CA 94132

Kristina R. writes: Not like I need any caffeine in my daily diet or anything, but...

Lupicia Tea is such a welcome addition to the Space Station that is Stonestown Galleria.  The mall has always felt so stale and dull, and Lupicia is like a little poof of life-giving…

The Brick Pig's House
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

5973 Shattuck Ave
Oakland, CA 94620

Lainie L. writes: BBQ - it belongs in the holy trinity of subjective food stuffs. . .burritos, pizza and BBQ.  One man's perfect carnitas burrito is another man's "bitch, are you crazy?  That shit was nasty!" burrito.  Same for pizza - how many times have you seen a…

3rd Street Boxing Gym
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill, Dogpatch

2576 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Joyita A. writes: Lizzy C whoops my ass and I like it every time.

I trust a woman who goes rounds and spars with all her all.
When I first saw her at the gym, she was sparring with the next contestant of the Golden Gloves. I felt like I was in Rocky and I had a whole…

Sumbody & Sumtime Spa

1350 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

donna v. writes: This place rocks!!! You would never guess that a beautiful, tranquil, space is hidden just behind the curtains at the back of the store. My boyfriend and I had a couples massage at Sumtime Spa today and it was probably one of the best massages I've…

Katrina Rozelle Pastries & Desserts
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

5931 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

megan w. writes: GOOD LORD. There is tasty cake, and then there is cake that will KILL YOU WITH ITS PERFECTION. For a recent baby shower, I had the pleasure of two Katrina Rozelle cakes, one a chocolate cake filled with raspberries folded into chocolate mousse, and…