Cloverleaf Family Bowl

40645 Fremont Blvd Ste 3
Fremont, CA 94538

Shinette G. writes: Wow...really takes me back to those summer nights in high school and after graduation, when all there was to do on Monday nights was to get smashed and go to Cloverleaf to bowl, even if you were coming from East Side San Jose..Or taking shots or…

Dana Bazar

5113 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538

P K. writes: The store-front,  with it's tiny, cramped sections of fresh produce, cds/dvds, and clothes even, is deceivingly small - that is, until you enter the vast back-room chock full of Indian groceries, and get a gander at the super long line of people…

Roderick's BBQ & Seafood

2300 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550

Charlye W. writes: We first came here with a two-fer coupon several years back and we've come back several times since with no coupon too.  Roderick's is reasonable anyway, particularly for weekday lunch, where nearly everything, including baby back ribs, is under $10.…

Avalon Spa Salon

5141 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538

Yana K. writes: I like this salon a LOT!! It's very clean and modern and when you come in they offer their guests tea, water, or wine, which is a nice way to start any salon experience. The co-owner of the salon Renee is a lady that used to work at Visual Image…

Mission Peak Regional Park

Stanford and Vineyard Ave
Fremont, CA 94539

Gur E. writes: Phew! I am OUT of breath.

Straight UP and then Straight Down.

Seemed like a competition rather than a hike.  I like a mix of ups and downs with a few trees, a little more nature and might be a squirrel or two.  

All I saw was Dog Poop, Cow Poop,…

Gryphon Stringed Instruments

211 Lambert Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Max A. writes: Giving my money to Gryphon makes me feel like I'm doing something good in this life. In the age of internet everything, Gryphon is thriving. It is well worth the drive from Oakland to Palo Alto to spend time in this store and purchase an instrument I…

Nine Minute Oil & Lube

3839 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Walter P. writes: Thanks to Mika for this great find!!!
Thanks to Sam the owner for great conversation about the oil industry!!!

$51.00 for the following:

- Pennzoil SUV 5W30 oil change (Yes, they have it in stock!!!   BONUS STARS!!!  I don't mind paying extra for…

In-N-Out

43349 Pacific Commons Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538

Anna D. writes: How many cows make up one hamburger patty?

Don't know?
Me neither.

But it's oh, so, delicious.

The inside of this In-N-Out is really cramped and stuffy, I just order, pick up, and go outside to eat.

Essy's Tailoring & Alterations

39184 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538

Cynthia C. writes: A mere $76 for:

*taking in a dress on both sides
*hemming two pairs of slacks
*stitching the pleat of two skirts
*completely relining a dress
*rewiring a corset

Fast turnaround, honest prices, quality work and clean facilities.  

Oh it's nice that their…

Mission Pizza

1572 Washington Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

Donna P. writes: We walked in around 3pm and would have never thought we were in for such a great pizza and beer experience.

This is probably the most-reviewed (with the highest marks) place in Fremont so my two friends and I were anxious to try it.

It's not…

Lemans Karting

45957 Hotchkiss St
Fremont, CA 94539

Eric W. writes: If you are looking for something exciting, yet not too crazy to hang out with friends or take a date, Le Mans just might be your ticket. It's certainly far from the cheapest form of entertainment out there, but it's unique enough to be able to say…

Target

2499 Whipple Rd
Hayward, CA 94544

luis .. writes: Number of times I have been able to walk in to this place and leave empty handed:  maybe once but i can't remember.

This is a much better alternative to the WalMart on the other side of 880.  It's your standard Target store the same as all the others.…

Panama Bay Coffee Co

2115 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550

Brian B. writes: A little bit of Berkeley in Livermore. It's what a local coffeehouse should be. Very friendly employees, great music on Thurs-Sat nights. The coffee drinks, smoothies and treats are all first rate. They're remodeling a bit now and upgrading the air…

Paddy's Coffee House

3900 Smith St
Union City, CA 94587

Vanessa R. writes: I love Paddy and I barely even know him...yet.  This has easily become one of my favorite places to hangout at for many different reasons.

1.) Paddy.  He's kind, cool, and tries to get to know all of his customers.  From day one, I've always been…

Palo Alto Bicycles

171 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Brandon M. writes: This borders close to 4.5 stars because I had to readjust the front derailleurs again when I got home. It just wouldn't go from small to big, though it did just fine in the store. But, cyclist knows how a pain in the butt front derailleurs can be,…

Vino Locale

431 Kipling St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Eve K. writes: Unique little place that was totally not like I expected for trendy upscale Palo Alto.

Highlights:
- Super casual, comfortable--not a trace of uppity from the staff or the place itself
- It's a little bitty homey house across from the big fancy house in…

For Eyes Optical Company

83 Town & Country Villa
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Cyn W. writes: Great service, and to top it all off -- Pradas, Guccis, everything else for the lowest, best prices I've ever found!!

You get a discount for being a Stanford student.  Umm a little tip, not that I would've done this, but they haven't really…

Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels

477 S California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Andrew M. writes: Yummy bagel's and free Wifi. Go go Izzy's.

Oh, you want more? More you shall have then.

It's small. Usually packed. They have large menus full of good stuff. You'll squeeze back towards the registers and pickup counter to grab your prize and then…

Edge Hair Salon

250 University Ave
Ste 103
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Walter P. writes: I've been rockin'  the goth red for nearly two and half weeks now.   From Detroit to Ann Arbor to Chicago and back to Cali... I got nothing but compliments and "can I touch it"?!!!      Yeah I got a few weird looks along the way... but so what.    I…

Oakville Grocery Co

715 Stanford Shoppng Center
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Tory S. writes: An Ode to Oakville Grocery:

For you I braved the shopping mall
And the hills of North Beach (all very tall)
When near I can't but heed your call
Over my life your absence casts a pall

Oh turkey with pesto liberally applied
On rosemary focaccia grilled not…

Sunol Regional Wilderness Area

Geary Rd
Sunol, CA 94586

lorree s. writes: The park ranger said that it was really crowded the Sunday afternoon we went (we got there around 1:30pm). We took the Flag Hill Trail towards Maguire Peaks Trail. The sun was around, the wind was blowing, the air was cool (turned cold around…

Thai Village Cuisine

34571 Alvarado Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587

Amy R. writes: Man do I hate being the black sheep all of the time, but I just didn't think this place was that great.  It looks nice for a very small restaurant.  The service was average and there were few people there (on a Thursday).  We ordered veg fresh spring…

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

21600 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

May T. writes: It was a beautiful and warm Sunday.

The 10-ish mile loop to the three waterfalls and around some of the steeper terrain was pretty good. Not as strenuous or difficult as Mt. Diablo, but enough to bring a nice sheen of sweat and hard breathing on…

Twist Bistro

247 E Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

jessie j. writes: the best steak frites i have ever eaten, EVER.  fuuuckkk. and this bitch knows her meat AND her frites, trust me my first word or words i should say, was actually "french fry". (the start of a life long friendship between me and the deep fryer)

the…

Twist Cafe

247 E Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

Donna P. writes: After living in LA for a few years, I really miss it now that I'm back in NorCal.  Well, Downtown Campbell is getting more and more LA everyday--in a no-smog sort of way.

Twist Cafe would totally fit in on Rodeo Drive: Outdoor seating on a warm spring…

Thomas Coyne Wines

51 Vallecitos Rd
Livermore, CA 94550

Diana R. writes: The view alone is worth 5-stars!

They had a Pinot Blanc and Petit Syrah that was great! They must have at least 10 wines to taste and an additional 3 dessert wines too. Their Port was pretty tasty too! I'd come here again! No tasting fee either!

As we…

Vine Cinema

1722 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550

Miranda N. writes: I will always love this place!

it has become part of livermores history, even after multiple attempts from the city trying to tear it down to build a parking garage. (several mayors have gotten hate mail from me about, lol). also, not too many places…

Granada Bowl

1620 Railroad Ave
Livermore, CA 94550

Tamara B. writes: Family fun like no other! Eat first because the food blows...but excellent bar for the adults, and the kids love the fries!

Donut Wheel

2017 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550

arnold g. writes: I had to pick up some donuts for work this morning and headed over to the Donut Wheel for some local Livermore flavor. There's a beauty about places like the Donut Wheel...a local place that's been around forever, is frequented by locals and run by…

Coyote Hills Regional Park

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd
Fremont, CA 94555

Wes M. writes: Coyote Hills must be quite a boon for Newark/Fremont residents--it's pretty much the only place south of the city where you've got hills right on the edge of the bay.  It's especially striking how one minute you're in suburbia and then suddenly…

Skin Adore

5624 Thornton Ave
Newark, CA 94560

Cynthia H. writes: Sunita is the best!!!  I've been coming here regularly since an old coworker introduced me to her a few years back.  She does an excellent job of shaping/cleaning my brows with her delicate threading skills!  She always seems to make the pain more…

The Silver Palate Market Cafe

680 Main St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Chris K. writes: A great lunch spot in downtown Pleasanton.  So nice to sit out on the covered patio on a nice day!  The water is so great like everyone says, it has fresh fruit and is very refreshing.  I like their 1/2 sandwich and salad combos and usually get the…

Maselli Bros Shoe Repair

1809 Santa Rita Rd
Ste E
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Jade M. writes: So my practically-new bag fell apart, in other words one of the straps came loose..

I found this place courtesy of yelp, with all it's rave reviews...

I came in and saw one guy in the back I guess working on shoes, he looked up, saw me and proceeded to…

Pleasanton Library

400 Old Bernal Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566

PHILIP A. writes: I could spend the rest of my life here  . . . just roll out the mattress in the corner and read books until the cows come home and go back out again . . .

Business and reference library here, genealogy research, magazines, huge and growing library…

Gay Nineties Pizza Co.

288 Main St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Scotty D. writes: order the extra thick crust! BEST CRUST EVER! there really are food gods in the tri valley east bay!

i had gay 90's last night and they have an option for extra thick crust so i asked for it! my god! we got a medium pizza and with the extra crust a…

Alan Test Only - Smog Test Station

2627 Middlefield Rd
Ste B
Redwood City, CA 94063

Laura T. writes: WOOHOO! I PASSED MY SMOG TEST!!!

Maybe this is not a big deal to some people, but for me, going to a smog test station is like going to the dentist after I've waited a liiiittle too long between visits. There's a ton of guilt involved. You feel like…

John's Char Burger

2617 Old 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550

arnold g. writes: You can tell John's Char Burger has been here for a long time, and it shows. The decor is seriously out of date and the menu seems to be basically the same since whenever this place opened. However, it also seems to be owned by a Korean couple now,…

The Restaurant Wente Vineyards

5050 Arroyo Rd
Livermore, CA 94550

Laura 'jinx.tv' K. writes: Last weekend, the bf dragged me to a wedding. Okay, not dragged...since I didn't realize I was going to have to dance or anything I went pretty willingly.

The next morning, my bf informs me that it is MY FAULT that a bunch of people are now going to…

The Course at Wente Vineyards

5050 Arroyo Rd
Livermore, CA 94550

D-shiz L. writes: One of the best public courses here in the bay area.  Every hole has its own unique character, from tee to green.  The course winds around east bay canyon settings and lush vineyard surroundings, whatta combo!  The service here, makes an ordinary…