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Peter's Tailor Shop
41255 Fremont Blvd Ste 104
Fremont,
CA
94538
Steve N. writes: I got a suit tailored by Peter before a cruise recently. He did a great job, in a timely manner, and took pride in his work. The prices were very reasonable, too, for the quality you get. I will be back the next time I gain or lose weight.
Pacific Car Wash Corporation
41080 Trimboli Way
Fremont,
CA
94538
Ron Jeremy R. writes: ==============
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Comedown from my office in Pleasanton in route to San Jose, I'll take a detour to this place to have them service my rig.
And it's after work hours that are the best times to stop by this place - when it's…
Plaza Cleaners
3932 Washington Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94538
Alan B. writes: My partner and I have been using them for years and they always do good, prompt work. Very pleasant staff who know you by name when you come in. It's great to have a good, dependable dry cleaner.
Fremont Schwinn Cyclery
4040 Papazian Way
Fremont,
CA
94538
Susan M. writes: I recently needed some parts to fix up an old Cannondale from college. Went to Performance Cycle, but it was gone. Then I went to Tri-City, definitely closed. Houses were being built. Headed over to Fremont Schwinn, glad it was still open. The…
Pizza Depot
43450 Grimmer Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94538
Grace Y. writes: The pizza here is just ordinary. They used to serve it by slice at my old high school, and I would get the vegetarian, which I thought was the best at the time. The pizza is pretty cheap to order whole, and it gets to you pretty promptly. It dosen't…
Dragon Bbq Express
39486 Fremont Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94538
JeFF T. writes: So close to home, I can't resist coming here for the Chinese BBQ items. Roast duck, roast pork, bbq pork, steamed chicken, soy sauce chicken, etc....they have it all. Not to mention that they have a multitude of entrees just waiting to be picked…
Original Pancake House
39222 Fremont Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94538
Lea B. writes: OK. The cat's out of the bag. This is not the "original" Pancake House. That being said, it is still pretty old school. The inside has the sweet triangular walls and lots of windows. The old school building gets 5 stars.
I had been wanting to…
Starbucks Coffee
3950 Mowry Ave
Fremont,
CA
94538
Shanna M. writes: It's 7:45 and I'm desperately searching for a coffee shop close to my job because honestly there is nothing even remotely decent within a 5 mile radius. There is a little drive-thru coffee kiosk across from my workplace that I swear serves the…
Big Apple Bagels
5009 Mowry Ave
Fremont,
CA
94538
mae e. writes: I love their selection of bagels they have here! Here are some of my favorites:
Swiss Melt- swiss cheese melted on top
French toast bagel with cinnamon cream cheese
Southern Tradition (sausage, eggs, and cheese) on an Everything Bagel
Northern Omlet…
Taqueria Los Gallos
39459 Fremont Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94538
dianne t. writes: This place is great. I've been here several times, and never had a problem. If you do decide to stop by at this place, you should try the los gallos super quesadilla because that is one huge mofo quesadilla. The size is equivalent to a burrito if not…
China Dragon
39144 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont,
CA
94538
Grace Y. writes: I would LOVE to give this place 5 stars, but it's not quite there yet...I'll keep on trying. I'm tempted to give them 5 stars for their impressive handling of my parents tonight. Let me explain..
My parents are old crotchety people that are never…
New Tungkee Noodle House No 5
39226 Argonaut Way
Fremont,
CA
94538
Armand G. writes: Agree with Paulo, hidden gem! Close to my house and always a choice for quick, cheap, and quality food. Seated instantly and food comes within 5 min. I recommend the #3 or #9 soup bowl and a Taro tea. It's my go-to when all else fails. Enjoy.
Jack's Brewing Company
39176 Argonaut Way
Fremont,
CA
94538
Donna P. writes: Saying Fremont has a lack of late-night options is an understatement. So while Jack's Brewing Company isn't open late (I believe they closed at 11pm on the Friday we were there), at least it's different and has some character!
It was packed because…
China Chili Restaurant
39116 State St
Fremont,
CA
94538
Jennifer L. writes: Best. Greenbeans. Evar.
This was my go to birthday dinner restaurant throughout highschool, and even into college, which meant driving out to Fremont from SF. Yeah, I like it. Plus we used to get in the best water drinking contests with they…
Market Broiler
39195 Farwell Dr
Fremont,
CA
94538
Mary S. writes: First off, you must sit at the bar. Why? To be close to the booze, of course! Then hopefully Nathan is working. Their top-notch bartender. I order the Market Broiler Mary. It comes with all the accoutremont, plus a huge, yummy shrimp.
Now, I always…
PJ's Bagel
38990 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Ste B
Fremont,
CA
94538
Rob C. writes: large bagel selection, various fruits, cheeses, etc. i enjoyed my pastrami on a soft/chewy lightly toasted provolone cheese bagel. it was nearing the end of the day, so they were selling their left over supply, about a dozen for $3.
Lloyd's Donut Kitchen
5200 Mowry Ave Ste J
Fremont,
CA
94538
Kevin S. writes: The big, plush, not-too-sweet, silky-yet-substantial chocolate iced donut my friend John G brought me from Lloyd's on Wednesday was like a thunderbolt from Donut Heaven, even though I have no earthly idear where Lloyd's even is. I intend to find it…
Steve's Hallmark
39180 Fremont Hub
Fremont,
CA
94538
Rinne R. writes: Sometimes I come in here to look for something I know I may need...
if not then and there...
but in the future....
Hey, you'll always need cards!!! Whoever thinks of what to write in there is oh-so-coolio!!! That would be a fun, fun job to have! And…
Paradise Spas
5168 Mowry Ave
Fremont,
CA
94538
Tabitha O. writes: Great place to get a tan. It's HUGE and the staff are really friendly. Definitely stop in if you're in the area...
Pure Beauty
39070 Argonaut Way
Fremont,
CA
94538
Daniela A. writes: I am very familiar with place, so here's the deal:
Sandra - Manager. Extremely warm, helpful, artistically talented person who has been in the beauty industry for many years, as a stylist, makeup artist and salon manager. She has a Paula Dorf…
Los Cabos
3283 Walnut Ave
Fremont,
CA
94538
Steve N. writes: This is my favorite "taqueria" type place in Fremont. It's kind of a combo fast food / sit down type place. You order at the counter, but they bring the food to your table.
The owner is extremely friendly, and I like to give them business. They…
Sunil S Dhawan, MD
Center for Dermatology
2557 Mowry Ave, Ste 34
Fremont,
CA
94538
K L. writes: Dr. Dhawan is great. I have been his patient for 11 years and he, like the other reviewer (Sonja) says, doesn't start you out on anything too heavy, but tries the gentlest then moves up in the arsenal. He is very conservative with his treatment…
Bed Bath & Beyond
39125 Fremont Hub
Fremont,
CA
94538
TupuGirl .. writes: ..Do you know what day it was yesterday?...
Dyson Vacuum Cleaner day!!.. So, this is what my life's become as a single under 30 female, I was excited to buy my first "heave duty", "bad-ass", "light weight", "bag-less" vacuum cleaner...
I was going to…
Mission Burgers
135 Anza St
Fremont,
CA
94539
Grace Y. writes: Stopped by here for lunch today with some "co-workers". One of the girls was very excited about the BBQ burger, so I thought I'd give it a shot too. Turns out it was a regular hamburger with some barbecue sauce poured on top of the patty. Was it…
The Cheese Taster Delicatessen
43367 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Grace Y. writes: The Cheese Taster has been around in Fremont for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, I thought it was a place where someone sat there and tasted all of the cheese in the world for his job. Then in high school, someone introduced me to this…
Serene Dental
5201 Mowry Ave.
Fremont,
CA
94538
shannon l. writes: Dr. Sapana is great! She's very gentle and I feel completely comfortable in her care. I was a little disappointed because I needed so much work done but she gave me many quick appointments. Plus, she works fast and carefully!
The office is located…
Classique Dry Cleaners
39370 Civic Center Dr.
Suite # C
Fremont,
CA
94538
Jane Y. writes: UPDATE 3/1/08:
unfortunately, the last few times there were more than desired instances of untreated stains, etc.
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finding a good dry cleaners is like finding a good…
Saddle Rack
42011 Boscell Rd
Fremont,
CA
94538
Janney B. writes: So, here's the thing. Everyone already knows that I'm not what one considers, "coordinated." My mom swears this has nothing to do with massive quantities of Moet she unknowingly consumed while pregnant with my sister and I, and says that we can be…
Pacific Commons
Automall Parkway
Fremont,
CA
94538
JERRY K. writes: nice place but the a's doenst belong in fremont!!!! period!!!! it should stay in "da town bizz!!!!!!!"""". this place is too square for oaklanders........ we will scare away alot of fans!!!!!!!!!..... especially if the raider fan shows up to the a's…
Color Me Mine
43301 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Daniela A. writes: We kept driving past Color Me Mine the last couple of weeks, and wondering what it was. Finally we walked up to the door and went in to ease our curiosity. It turned out that this was a little studio where you can pick from a variety of plaster…
Royal Taj
43691 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
arnold g. writes: When I saw that Garam Masala had closed (the second Indian restaurant to shut down in this space since we moved here in 2005), I wasn't sad because the food wasn't that great. But the banner announcing that Royal Taj was opening in its place got me…
Susan M Pirrone, Optometrist
Warm Springs Optometric Group
194 Francisco Ln
Fremont,
CA
94539
Juliana T. writes: See my review for the Warm Springs Optometric Center.
Dr. Pirrone was fantastic and so was her staff.
Zorba's Deli Cafe and Catering
46505 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Miz Tam T. writes: I had been wanting to try this place for a while as I love Greek/Mediterranean food. Unfortunately, my man does not, so when I suggested we meet here for lunch, I pulled up the reviews and told him there were other offerings (that had no dill) like…
Wok City Diner
46531 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Fong L. writes: HAHAHAHA, this place breaks my golden rule for choosing a Chinese Restaurant by its name: never walk into a chinese restaurant with the words "wok", "panda", "mister", or "chopsticks" in the name. In fact, when you first walk in, you'll note that…
Rick's World of Tennis
40065 Mission Blvd # B
Fremont,
CA
94539
Albert d. writes: The only place "TENNIS PLAYERS" can go and get the real stuff. Rick has been open in Fremont for years now and still continues to have the same service I could remember since the old location. He always squeezes your racket in when you need it ASAP…
Hometown Favorite
43689 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Victor C. writes: Find hole between two existing businesses.
Open up a restaurant.
Make above-average/good solid chinese take-out.
End of Business Plan.
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After driving by the sign countless times, and eating the food via take-out (picked up…
Scrapbook U
1610 Washington Blvd.
Fremont,
CA
94539
Shari D. writes: This is actually my favorite scrapbooking store in Fremont. It's got some cute stuff all around the perimeter of the store. The papers are very cool, too, and they're all on racks throughout the center of the store. I haven't taken any classes here,…
Ohlone Yen Ching Restaurant & Lounge
1616 Washington Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Irene S. writes: Ah, such fond memories of long road trips with the fam to and from Tahoe. Sweet Valley High #13, #14, #15? Check. Pillow? Check. Japanese "MILKY" caramels? Kimbap? Check. Check. Earplugs and squirt gun? Check...
I was eleven, my brother the…
Fremont Flower Pavilion
43377 Mission Blvd
Fremont,
CA
94539
Shari D. writes: My husband buys me many gorgeous floral arrangements from this place. He's become friends with the owner and some employees here. They are locals who know a lot about the area, and are very cool.
I've come in before to buy flowers for a hostess, or…
Straw Hat Pizza
1653 Industrial Parkway
Hayward,
CA
94544
Scotty D. writes: i have got to say that straw hat is defiantly one of the most overrated pizza chains out there but far better than most.
the pizza combinations are truly california but definitely top notch. i really love their versions of a bbq chicken pizza and a…