Gombei Japanese Restaurant

1438 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

mary a. writes: a straightforward, simple selections of delicious, decent japanese comfort foods is what they offer here. no sushi/jive ass rolls and sashimi here...well, except for that combo plate where some slices of tuna sashimi were added..that's it!

we came…

Menlo Medical Clinic

1300 Crane St
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Nikki S. writes: Cough, cough.  Blech.  Ick.  I never remember to review MMC, since whenever I go, I'm feeling blargh-tastic.  But, as I sit here nursing a sore throat and waiting for my same-day appt w/Dr. Belenky, I thought I would yelp pre-appointment, before my…

Webb Ranch

2720 Alpine Rd
Portola Valley, CA 94028

Private I. writes: I picked berries here recently.  The strawberries are the tiniest little things you've ever seen, but bursting with flavor.  Even the ones that were just becoming red were sweet!  Honestly, have you ever tried a strawberry that is practically…

NASA Ames Research & Visitor Center

Moffett Field
at Hwy 101
Mountain View, CA 94035

Geoff D. writes: I'm rounding up to four stars for the NASA Visitor Center because its mere existence is pretty awesome.

My five year old and I spent about 90 minutes here yesterday.  We saw pretty much everything in the first 15 minutes, then went back through and…

Tower Records-Video-Books

630 San Antonio Rd
Mountain View, CA 94040

Ken K. writes: This place has changed in the last 6 years since I started going. They've gone through so much remodeling and rearranging of their products as if they hired some Feng Shui expert that every consultation, found something wrong with the setup! Sadly…

Falafel & Kebab

1477 Plymouth St
Ste E
Mountain View, CA 94040

Nancy L. writes: Yum.  Yum.  Yum.  

Sort of a hole-in-the-wall at the edge of a business campus environment (behind the Century Cinemas 16 on Shoreline/off 101, surrounded by Google buildings and other companies).  But hole-in-the-wall restaurants are often hidden…

Honda-Acura Service Independence

2415 Old Middlefield Way # B
Mountain View, CA 94043

Debbie B. writes: I found this place to take my 99' Honda Civic after Midas told me I needed to have my timing belt replaced, and would charge a mere $1000 for the job!  I said, "Thanks, but no thanks" and proceeded to check with other shops.  I happened to be looking…

Yellow Ginger Cuisine

311 Moffett Blvd
Ste A
Mountain View, CA 94043

Susy C. writes: I love me some south east asian food. singporean chili crab!! HELL YES.

Okay. So this place is brand spankin' new so of course they've got some kinks to work out. It's a given with new restaurants. I'm pretty sure they'll all be worked out within a…

Roger's Deli

295 E Middlefield Rd
Mountain View, CA 94043

Khanh D. writes: I didn't even realize this place was a deli.  From the street, I only saw the sign 'healthiest donut.'  i laughed and thought to myself, 'man, i need to yelp THIS place.'  turns out many ppl have yelped it already AND they have a "ppl love us on…

Fiesta Del Mar

1005 N Shoreline Boulevard
Mountain View, CA 94043

Shannon C. writes: I just had one of the best dining experiences of my LIFE here.

Oh, Fiesta Del Mar. With my rudimentary Spanish skills (gato is cat, cabrito is a cute little goat), I understand this to mean "party by/of/in/at the sea". Their menu features many…

La Costena Custom Burritos

2078 Old Middlefield Way
Mountain View, CA 94043

Archie R. writes: A page from my diary dated 3/15/2008.

Dear diary, I am going to log my events today because I feel like today will be special.

9:30am - Not feeling too bad this morning.  Off to Peet's for the usual.

10:45am - Going to need fuel for the ride later.…

Momoya Sushi

570 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94043

Ken K. writes: At first glance it may seem that Wakako U's dog (http://wakapanda.yelp.com - see pics) Momo opened up a Japanese restaurant in Mountain View, but I can assure you that is not the case
:-)

And while this is a Korean run Japanese restaurant, I can also…

One Hour Cleaners

580 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043

Bernadette D. writes: Based on the reviews of Claudine C. and Tessa M., I decided to give this place a shot for both cleaning and a few alterations.

I LOVE IT.

I felt oddly sad because no one else other than my mom has ever hemmed my pants. What? I'm not too proud.…

The Country Deli

1674 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94043

deb n. writes: 4/14/08 update:
Brownie was excellent, had choco chips and an excellent chocolate flavor.  Moist and large too.

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Phoned in a togo order on Friday for lunch.  The line was pretty long inside when I arrived but I could cut to the cashier's line…

Kwik-E-Mart

1380 Pear Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043

Hao L. writes: https://slurpee.icmodu...

Went here tonight after reading about it. Why Mountain View? Probably because of Google. Well, that and the fact that it's right near the Century Movie Theatres. It's joyous. Hell yeah.

From the sign greeting you at the door,…

Hobee's Restaurant

2312 Central Expy
Mountain View, CA 94043

Brian B. writes: i have eaten here hundreds of times and it's consistent, i'll say that. the food is great, the service friendly and the tables turn over fairly quickly so even if there's a wait, it's not too bad.

great granola, smoothies, vegetable saute and of…

Shore Dogs Park

1300 Block Radio Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Leigh V. writes: To The City of Redwood City,

Thank you for sharing this dog park heaven for everyone to enjoy. The benches under the tree would provide a comforting relief from the sun, if I were to have needed it (it was just a tad bit windy when I went). Maybe in…

Doc Wong's Free Street Riding Clinic

C/O Active Life Medical Center
1391 Woodside Road, Suite 200
Redwood City, CA 94061

Bill S. writes: Like fire, motorcycles are beautiful, mesmerizing, useful, and capable of messing you up but good.

Unlike fire, most people aren't educated from earliest childhood how to handle motorcycles. And motorcycles aren't particularly forgiving or easy to…

Old Port Lobster Shack

851 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Bucky K. writes: Imagine if you will that you live in the underwater world of Atlantis. You just got done getting hammered at the local dive bar, The Rusty Hook. Stumbling out into the street with your buddy Skippy you begin your quest for food...

Me:Oh man, I want a…

GoRide Bicycles

2755 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94061

Daniel L. writes: If Specialized is the brand you are interested in then this is the place low-end to high-end. I am a fan of Specialized road bikes so no complaints there. They do carry others (Kestrel, Cannondale, etc. too). My wife got a great deal on a Specialized…

Chuck's Donuts

801 Woodside Rd Ste 16
Redwood City, CA 94061

Lolia S. writes: I can't decide who has the best donuts in Redwood City (seems like I'll need to try more donuts), but Chuck's is good.  And it's open 24 hours.  I went one morning and noticed it didn't have that strong, sweet fresh donuts scent that Rolling Pin has.…

Roberts Market

3015 Woodside Rd
Woodside, CA 94062

Keiko S. writes: Over the past few months, we've learned to fully appreciate this quaint little grocery store that's located in the middle of nowhere. (It's Woodside.)

You'll find various groceries here. Fruits, veggies, seafood, meat, wine, cheese, snacks, drinks,…

Pho Dong

2610 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Gabriel D. writes: Please resist the urge to make jokes about "the Donger" - you might miss the best pho around.  Now I am only really a chicken pho eater - but I found Pho Dong to be a cut above anywhere else I've ever been.  The price is about $1-2 more than…

Mi Pueblo

40 S Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040

Rob U. writes: I'm more of a burrito person, but Mi Pueblo has some of the best Al Pastor tacos I've ever had.  I eat them at least once a week.  3-4 tacos at $1.25 apiece should do the trick for just about anyone.  My favorite part is that they ask you, "for here…

Model Shoe Repair

621 W Dana St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Art S. writes: I have to say "Model Shoe Repair" is the BEST shoe repair place around and his prices are extremely reasonable.  He used to be at a prior address in Mt. View.  This is his NEW location, right next door to Sushitomi.  So go drop your shoes off, go…

Site For Sore Eyes

650 Castro St Ste 150
Mountain View, CA 94041

brooklyn c. writes: I loved this place.  They are quick, efficient, super nice, and had great glasses.  It was a really good experience.  I got glasses that I liked better than my old Valentino ones that were the exact same shape, but a little more feminine and WAY…

Prima Deli

2115 Roosevelt Ave
Redwood City, CA 94061

Melissa K. writes: Mmm, their hot pastrami sandwiches on a dutch crunch roll -- FANTASTIC! I think I have the same order every time I go in, but man, you can't go wrong with that one. I've been going to Prima for as long as I can remember, way before the remodel…

Filoli

86 Canada Rd
Woodside, CA 94062

David D. writes: Flowers, flowers, everywhere!  And trees, and bushes, and lawns!  

We visited Filoli on a warm, sunny holiday weekend.  Admission was $12 per person.  First we toured the house, a beautiful brick Willis Polk mansion.  Only the first floor was open to…

Amici's East Coast Pizzeria

790 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Art S. writes: You remember that old Wendy's commercial...."Where's the BEEF"!!  Well at Amici's, every time I get a pizza here, I open the box and say, "Where's the TOPPINGS"!  I mean what the hell, this is an expensive pizza and I feel like the guy making it is…

Shabuway

180 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

.elin f. writes: Unwilling to dine entirely on overpriced burgers and soggy fries at Shoreline, we decided to grab a late lunch before BFD. Being that Ryowa was closed, my bro suggested Shabuway. As I've never had shabu shabu, it seemed like a good idea.…

Xanh Restaurant

185 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Gur E. writes: Ajay B. and family invited me to join them for AJ's birthday treat.

The restaurant is small, reservation is a good idea.  
The food is tasty but I am not sure I am a big fan of fusion.

Why fusion anything that is good in it's original form?

Shaking…

Red Rock Coffee Co

201 Castro St
Ste 1
Mountain View, CA 94041

Erika I. writes: I love going here for a quick breakfast/coffee run whenever I'm in Mountain View. They make the best chai lattes and white mochas, served with a beautiful artsy milk foam. If coffee can't satisfy my appetitite, I also usually get their ham and cheese…

Global Beads

345 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Jocelyn B. writes: I am so torn! I love this shop. I love to stop in every time I hit downtown (and since I live in MV, that's often).
However.
I always feel so overwhelmed and I never end up buying anything.
The staff never greets nor helps me.
Except once.
After spending…

Salon Finesse

732 Villa Street

Mountain View, CA 94041

Lisa S. writes: UPDATE 11/25/07:
Went in for my second cut and LOVED it!!  Grace is so great!  For the love of her daughters, Grace has cut her hours back to Wed and Fri only including every other weekend (or was it every other Saturday?)...

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Amber Cafe

600 W. El Camino Real
at View Street
Mountain View, CA 94041

Kathleen M. writes: The boyfriend and I decided to check out Amber India's sister restaurant, new and cheap (cheap being our favorite word) Amber Cafe.

I can't wait to go back.

The veggie samosas (cholewale samosas, $3.99) were excellent.  

Samosa Report Card…

Dr. June Shao Withers

495 Castro Street
#102
Mountain View, CA 94041

Patsy S. writes: Dr. June Withers is awesome.  She listens attentively and then explains things in detail.  She is very professional and so nice.  I have been to her several times, and she is always ready to greet her patients with a smile.  I highly recommend her as…

Posh Bagel - Mountain View

444 Castro St Ste 120
Mountain View, CA 94041

kevo m. writes: I haven't had a better bagel stuffed with yummy goodness. Who doesn't like eggs and bacon on a bagel? Well they must be vegetarians or something.*

What do you mean he don't EAT no MEAT? You don't eat meat?!? Oh, that's okay. That's okay. I make lamb!…

East West Bookstore

324 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

jennifer b. writes: I like this bookstore for the sheer eclectic nature of its existance. The fact that you have a place to explore any kind of alternative thought is a plus to me.

The staff is appropriately distant and gives the illusion of soulfulness and deep…

Eddie's Quilting Bee

480 S Mathilda Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Mary M. writes: Rose O is high. I realize that is a serious accusation but obviously that reviewer only imagined she visited EQB. Eddie's is a great sewing store!

They carry Viking and Huskylock, Babylock. They have many sewing and quilting classes to choose from…