AXIS Performance Center

544 San Antonio Rd
Mountain View, CA 94040

April B. writes: Um...don't go here. The trainers here are all fat and lazy and you can forget about anyone paying attention to you as the staff are all snobs.

Maybe you'll find better luck at the 24Hour Fitness by the Sears.

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Okay, fine, I'll be…

Nijiya Market

143 E El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040

Stephanie C. writes: I have a theory that this location noticed my condiment klepto tendencies (helloooo low sodium soy sauce)... for their soy sauce package basket isn't as full as it used to be.

I hate to give any Nijiya 4 stars for the company saves me tons of money…

Vive Sol Restaurant

2020 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040

Archie R. writes: Ever notice that Mexican restaurants walk a VERY fine line with their ingredients?  The line they walk is between getting a REALLY good meal or getting explosive diarrhea.  Totally gross but think about it.  It's one or the other.  You go home with a…

Michael Chin, OD

840 W Dana St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Phil K. writes: Dr. Chin would get 6 stars if that was an option! He's the best doctor I've seen in the Bay Area, hands down. He spends a great deal of time with each patient, up to an hour, and always does a very thorough examination. He actually spends more time…

Elephant Pharmacy

4470 El Camino Real
Los Altos, CA 94022

lorree s. writes: They didn't have the liquid Melatonin my Stanford Sleep Doctor asked me to take for something that is none of your or Elephant Pharmacy's business. They did however, have a very pushy salesperson who proceeded to tell me "It should be over here, but…

Runner's High

249 1st St
Los Altos, CA 94022

Art D. writes: I was recently mentioning the Runner's High to someone and thought that I need to drop a review on this place. I got into running about three years ago, and a friend highly recommended this store. I made the drive down to Los Altos and it was totally…

Mr. English Coffee Company

325 State St.
Los Altos, CA 94022

Ken K. writes: Japanese (style) coffee?

I first noticed this fancy little coffee shop walking by State street to kill time prior to my first visit to Sumika (a one of a kind high end yakitori-ya) where their claim of coffee for gourmets did make me stop by and peek…

Hidden Villa

26870 Moody Rd
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Tien L. writes: That goat standing on a stump in my pics is from Hidden Villa.

I have always done things on my own terms, and I hate it when anyone tells me what to do, like homework, or house chores, or an itinerary.  I decide when I do something, and if I need…

Aguililla Market

3250 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Victor C. writes: Date of Consumption: 10.03.08
Asada taco: $3.25+tax
Size of taco: big
Condiments: choice of three salsas (and possibly other toppings as well)

Place: clean, big, plenty of seating, market-style beverage refrigerator along back wall
Average rating (3 out…

America's Tire Co

32 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040

Art S. writes: I had a screw in one of my tires the other day!  Went over to America's Tire, I was in and out in 30mins!  NO CHARGE!  The 5 stars stay.....

Therapy

250 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Heather C. writes: I walked in with the hopes of finding a present for a friend's upcoming birthday.

          I didn't find her present but...

                     I did walk out with a new purse.  Shh.

Seascapes

298 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Ken K. writes: This is arguably the coolest shop in all of downtown Mountain View. When you have literally an aquarium worth of multitudes of  little fish, big fish, swimming in the water (shameless PJ Harvey lyrical reference), along with reptiles n' snakes n'…

Tea Era

271 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Mara T. writes: Roasted Barley tastes like Cinnamon Teddy Grahams? Come again!!?

On the list for many months, I finally got the opp to try Tea Era today on my way to a mani pedi at my salon in MV.

Driving rain, confusing street addresses, no umbrella, wet hair.…

Lucy's Tea House

180 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Andrew H. writes: I'm so sad Lucy's is gone. This was my favorite cafe on the peninsula. All the people who worked here were nice, the milk tea was the best around (and pearls are omitted by default! yay), and the daily special meal (one meat, one vegetarian) was…

Cafe 150

Google Campus
1350 Charleston Rd
Mountain View, CA 94043

Katherine H. writes: I used to come to Cafe 150 almost daily and the food here has always been delicious. I love that the chefs here are obsessed with local, sustainable food items and they are passionate about the taste and preparation of the dishes. They also know how…

Chez TJ Restaurant

938 Villa St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Archie R. writes: I like eating "little food" because it makes me feel like my biceps and surrounding muscles are bigger than they are.  

Got the tasting menu and I must say, while each individual portion was enough to feed a 2 foot pygmy dwarf, the entire array of…

BookBuyers

317 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Kristina R. writes: I bought a great book called THE SCIENCE OF STAR WARS because of two reasons...

1) I'm a huge spaz.

2) My students asked me a question about seeing colors in space because they saw the PBS television show based on this very book.  The question the kids…

Shoreline Billiards

1400 N Shoreline Blvd
Ste C-1
Mountain View, CA 94043

Gerard Y. writes: Great place to shoot some pool, albeit it's sort of a far drive for me. It's worth it though. They have plenty of tables where you can play 8-ball and 9-ball on so there's really no waiting time unlike at other pool halls where you might have to wait…

Gelb Music

722 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Victor B. writes: This place knows their stuff! I've been a musician for over 20 years, and in that time, I can honestly say, there is no other place for me to go. Don and Al in the drum department know my gear and style better than I do. Every time I have a question,…

Movie Groove

1200 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Dan B. writes: Still the best damn video rental spot in the entire peninsula.  It's not fancy, it's not new, it's not flashy, but they have a huge selection, super-knowledgeable staff, and if they don't have it (very rare), they just might order it for you.  And…

Rouge, The Salon on Main

980 Main St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Tito C. writes: I have been coming here for a little while now and it has been nothing short of amazing everytime.  You think I trust just anybody with my spectacular locks.  Hell no.  But this place I trust with my life.  I can honestly say all the stylists are…

Motostrano

926 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

Dave O. writes: Cool store with lots and lots of motorcycle stuff.

go there, ask for Joe, bring your paycheck.

I think thats my shortest review ever. i'll be back,  i need coffee.

San Carlos Library

610 Elm St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Cec C. writes: To be fair, my review is only of the CD section.

I've never checked out a book here. I've never ventured past the front/right section of the entry. Hell, I don't even have a membership here! But one day as we were heading across the bay to visit B's…

Magical Moments

136 E Fremont Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Lilly O. writes: I lived very close to this shop at the same time that my husband (who was my boyfriend at the time) lived 6000 miles away. Needless to say, this store came in very handy in so many different ways.
The owners are some of the friendliest women you will…

Buddhanusorn Thai Temple

36054 Niles Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

stephanie i. writes: Oh nooooooo... we're all yelping about it.

I guess it was inevitable. I'll kiss this hidden sanctuary good bye. (mmm-WAH). Talk about taking one for the team!

If you've never been to Thailand and want to sample a feel of what it might be like - head…

Sugar Butter Flour

669 S Bernardo Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Flor D. writes: So I was going to give this place 4 stars.
4 on its cupcake-it was too doughy for me
3 star on it's chicken pesto sandwich-sorry...not the best ever...and nor do I think this place should be judged on it's sandwich.
4 for the orzo salad
5 stars on its…

Wild Palms Hotel

910 E Fremont Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Tiffany T. writes: This has got to be the worst Joie de Vivre hotel (in terms of looks), but for the rates they are offering, it actually isn't that bad!  Also, it is quite obvious that the Wild Palms building was heavily re-modeled in order to open up as a JDV hotel.

I…

Flickr.com

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Kristina R. writes: I love Flickr!  I'm sorry, Yelp.  I don't want to two time you, but Flickr is addictive.  I can't seem to stop.  

It doesn't mean anything, Yelp.  I still love you.  You and I have a special BOND.  Flickr's just some cheep floosy I picked up on a…

Yumi Yogurt

947 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Ed C. writes: Sun, Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hail, or Wind, you can always have frozen yogurt.

Lots of flavors and toppings to choose from.  Yumi Yogurt is a must stop after, before or during dinner.  Even my lactose intolerance can't stop me from order a giant helping of…

Fred's Garage

416 D Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

Christina G. writes: I'll never take my car anywhere else again! Fred's Garage was reasonable, knowledgeable, and quick! After picking my car up  from the VW dealer because I thought that their estimate was sketchy, I took it to Fred's and got an estimate that was $1300…

Pamplemousse Patisserie et Cafe

2401 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

Lolia S. writes: I wasn't able to update my review of Pamplemousse because I ran out of space/reached the character limit.  Now that Yelp has added an update feature, I'm able to update :-).  I'm still a regular at Pamplemousse.  Since my last update, they expanded…

Spa Luxe

272 Redwood Shores Pkwy
Redwood City, CA 94065

Sophia Y. writes: LOVED my sugar scrub and massage with (rebecca)(sp?)

in the middle of a strip mall but the inside decor was very elegant, great massage,  great staff (roger and skye are the front desk and owners...)

no jacuzzi or steam room though

takes spafinder gift…

Nielsen Automotive

888 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Anneliese A. writes: I've been a Nielsen "customer" for ten years.  

I use the term, "customer," loosely because they never let me pay for anything.  They never let me leave my car there.

On one occasion, when my tire was flat, they explained to me that I purchase my tire…

Piazza's Fine Foods

3922 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Anna L. writes: Okay, if I haven't convinced you to go in here, then maybe this will grab your attention.

They sell a brand of desserts called "Just Desserts" here, and their Black Tie (or Black and White) cuppies are amazing. Expensive when you think of store…

The Cool Cafe

Cantor Arts Center
328 Lomita Dr, Ste 200
Stanford, CA 94305

Hazel Grace D. writes: Dining al fresco at the Cool Cafe is a simple luxury not to be missed. On a lazy Friday afternoon you might find me and my little puppy, Duncan savoring our delicious slow food under a tree and on the grass or enjoying cappuccino or perhaps a glass…

Alexander Hoghooghi DDS-Palo Alto Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

900 Welch Rd
Ste 100
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Taylan y. writes: This is a review for Dr. Hoghooghi. I am not really big into reviewing -this is my first ever review- but I think people should know about this doctor.

I just got all of my wisdom teeth removed by general anesthesia. The procedure couldn't go any more…

The Dish - Stanford Foothills

Stanford Ave & Junipero Serra Blvd
Palo Alto, CA 94305

Bucky K. writes: brrrring. brrrrring.
*phone ringing*
Jen: Hey babe. After work do you want to ride Caltrain down and I can pick you up and we can walk the Dish?? (Translation: Hey Tubbs. I know you love eating, drinking, and comics but do you really want to end up…

Kris S Hamamoto, DDS

409 Cambridge Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Brent A. writes: Dr. Hamamoto is by far the best dentist I've ever had!  She's able to work wonders and is very personable.  She's the first dentist I have had who I don't cringe to visit.  She is able to work miracles with your teeth.  I've had her fill a few…

Dale Hardware

37100 Post St
Fremont, CA 94536

John B. writes: "Ace is the place with the helpful hardware man" ( or woman). It's an advertising slogan right? Not here. At Dale hardware in Fremont it's a mantra. Located on Post st, tucked away off of Thornton ave and Fremont blvd, it can be hard to find. But,…