MoonBean's Coffee

6221 Santa Teresa Blvd
San Jose, CA 95119

David M. writes: Not sure why it took me so long to write a review for Moonbean's Coffee. I stop into this place every morning on my way to work religiously. I can live with many things, but I could not live without Moonbean's Coffee. It's located in a small shopping…

Saigon's Bakery

953 McLaughlin Ave
San Jose, CA 95122

Sharon T. writes: If the flavor of a Vietnamese sandwich could donkey punch you in the face, SAIGON BAKERY makes ONE MEAN SANDWICH...  It'll leave you hurtin' to keep coming back for more.

Vietnamese sandwiches are the BEST sort of fast food, EVER.  Not only are they…

Sun Jose Hawaii

2200 Eastridge Loop #1102
San Jose, CA 95122

Ben Y. writes: This month, I am going to tell my mom that she doesn't have to stand in line at the downtown post office on her lunch break.  Instead, I am going to support a great business by buying all my kakimochi, li hing mui, rice, toilet paper and spam at Sun…

Workmens

2200 Eastridge Loop
San Jose, CA 95122

Shinette G. writes: I think this store is the only reason why I go to Eastridge. I use to shop off their website, so I got all giddy and shit when I found out they were opening a store at Eastridge, needless to say, it was everything I expected it to be. 4 stars only…

Pho Ga An Nam

740 Story Rd
Unit 8
San Jose, CA 95122

Dan R. writes: While I'm a phonatic, and have been enjoying pho bo for years, I'd never had pho ga before coming to Pho Ga An Nam. I'm SO glad I experienced it here first. The menu has an extensive list of different variations of chicken noodle soups which are good…

Bun Bo Hue An Nam

740 Story Road
Unit 3
San Jose, CA 95122

Brandon H. writes: [Cue: Just a Friend - Biz Markie]

Have you ever been out drinking very late
And you wake up in the mornin' filled with sorrow and hate
Let me tell ya a story of my situation
I was poundin' Jack one night without hesitation
After 7, 8 and 9, I couldn't…

Pizza My Heart

838 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95123

Rob C. writes: I wanted to show my wife that a deep dish Pizza Hut pizza was not the end all when it came to pizza, so I took her here one afternoon.  Having frequented the Santa Cruz location for many years back in the day, I knew the deal... point, pay, eat.  I…

Pierced Out

3014-B Union Ave
San Jose, CA 95124

eh w. writes: Michael rocks!!! Eric and Annie are pretty cool too =)

They fixed some problems that another piercer created, and since then I've gone back to get stretched to higher gauges, get new piercings, bought new jewelry for pretty much all of my piercings,…

Loft A2 Beauty Service

385 North 3rd St
San Jose, CA 95112

Grace K. writes: Three cheers (and 5 stars) for MyLan at Loft A2!  Let me elaborate:

Cheer #1:  Shannon, MyLan's assistant, is not only a very sweet guy with very nice clothes, but DAMN does that man know how to give a head massage!  I had to retain from making…

Banana Crepe

248 Jackson St
San Jose, CA 95112

lorree s. writes: This is EXACTLY what San Jose Japantown needed, a smoothie shop with desserts and drinks.

I knew exactly where to go on a HOT Fall day while checking out the Japantown Festival this past weekend. I got a Guava Smoothie $3.00, great deal, along with…

Iguanas Taqueria

330 S 3rd St
Ste A
San Jose, CA 95112

Richard T. writes: What a lovely surprise! They had a "People Love us on Yelp" sticker on their display case. Of course, they had to be good.

First things first. The service. The girl behind the counter was OUTSTANDING! I let her know right off the bat that it was my…

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

1300 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112

Lise B. writes: Excellent place to take kids of all ages. The kids especially had a blast in the "Animal Contact Area" where they fed the donkey, miniature horse, goats, and some kind of a funky Indian cow.

But the main reason they get 5 starts from me: they are big…

Logitech Ice At San Jose

1500 S 10th St
San Jose, CA 95112

Gene P. writes: I never learned how to ice skate (Ironic, cause I'm from Chicago). I always thought that ice skating was something I could never get into. I was wrong.

A while back, Akbayan (the Filipino awareness club of SJSU) was hosting a fundraiser here. Having…

Seven Bamboo

162 Jackson St
San Jose, CA 95112

Christine E. writes: This is really a great place to hang out with your group of friends!  Now, I'm not big on the public setting for karaoke (I prefer private rooms for groups), but it's pretty fun watching strangers take on the mike!  The servers at the bar are…

House of Bagels

505 E San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95112

Woobie D. L. writes: House of Bagels is the best!  I am an SJSU student and I try to stop by whenever I can for my single soy latte fix, which, by the way, are the best in the area, and awesomely priced, too (only 25 cents extra for soy!)  Their bagels are delicious,…

Hally K Ono Cafe

312 S 3rd St
San Jose, CA 95112

Anna D. writes: The service is quite the A+, 5 star quality here.  

The owner is the cutest little grandma ever, filled with giggles and smiles.  Her giggles are quite contagious and we both had a giggling fit.

I got a Zippy Chicken Wrap and it was so delicious, I…

Sonia's Kitchen

360 E William St
San Jose, CA 95112

Richard G. writes: My favorite cheesesteak shop in the hood(wait it's the only one in my hood!!!).Anyways,it's better than Amato's and just as good as the Cheesesteak shop in the Southside.

San Jose Giants

588 E. Alma Avenue
San Jose, CA 95112

Jamie S. writes: What's better then getting a huge group of friends together, with a bunch of free tickets, a couple of bags of seeds, beer, lots of tailgating bbq, oh beer and a San Jose Giants Game? Nothing At ALL!!!!

Koji Sake Lounge

48 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Jaime L. writes: I came here after the Farenheit Elite Event, and I think besides two other people (Candice and Rob), I was the only white person in there.

Which. Is. AWESOME.

I have an appreciation for sake because I grew up Japanese. You see, when I was a wee…

A Perfect Finish

55 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Mary M. writes: Stopped in to share a bottle with some friends and some brand new acquaintances. I was driving so I couldn't have much but I did really enjoy myself. One of the acquaintances sat down at the piano and whipped out some flight of the bumblebee which…

Trials Pub

265 N 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Archie R. writes: I really feel bad for most women at bars and clubs.  

Why?

Well, I know I have mentioned the "Bay Area Bell Curve" before.  

But I haven't quite explained what it is.  

It's the reason guys like me look good in a town like this.  

We have MANY MANY MANY…

San Jose Museum of Art

110 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

Kristina R. writes: I escaped the maddening sound of airplanes flying overhead every two minutes by ducking into this lovely example of a big ol' box of awesome stuff!  

I've been to every museum in Northern California at this point, and I can safely say that the SJ…

Humble Beginnings Tattoo Studio

1421 San Carlos
San Jose, CA 95126

Brenda T. writes: got 2 big tattoos and 2 small tattoos here...and i will be coming back for MANY more!

my first tattoo was done by a special artist. the rest of my tats were done by cory ---who is very nice and down to earth!

the place is very cozy, the staff is very…

Cafe Artemis

1875 S Bascom Ave
Ste 300A
Campbell, CA 95008

Jackie N. writes: ***This review must begin with a mandatory ginormous rave for Jenna, the adorable hostess.  She is absolutely charming and witty and detail-oriented and she has an amazing memory.  She once held onto my friend's sunglasses for about two weeks until I…

Not Just Cheesecakes

653 E Campbell Ave # 1
Campbell, CA 95008

Marita Q. writes: MMMM....one layer of tiramisu cheesecake & one layer of lemon covered in chocolate fondant.  It was a true centerpiece for my father's 70th birthday bash.  Everyone LOVED not only the looks of the decadent masterpiece but the taste.

Debbie was fun to…

AMC Cupertino Square 16

Cupertino Square
10123 N Wolfe Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Maryanne R. writes: They're not even open for business yet but they deserve 5 stars for giving our Cupertino schools lotsa love.  They are hosting a special preview night on Monday, April 23rd (COMPLETELY SOLD OUT!!) and gave all the Cupertino schools tickets to sell at…

Loma Spa

10520 S De Anza Blvd
Ste A
Cupertino, CA 95014

Connie C. writes: I never have to look for another nail spa again! My 2-hour long deluxe rose pedicure with complimentary manicure at Loma Spa was pure ecstasy. I can't remember the last time I had such a luxurious pedi, and for only $45 (February promotion - reg. $60…

Yiassoo

10660 S De Anza Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014

Archie R. writes: I want to know the name of the stoner that came up with the idea of stacking all kinds of random meat parts, forming what suspiciously looks like an inverted bong, roasting it in a circular manner, selling it wrapped in some super awesome sauces, and…

J T McHart's Pizza Restaurant

19732 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014

vicky t. writes: I grew up on J T McHarts pizza. I had had a lot of birthday parties here-- in particular my Power Ranger themed birthday party cake rings a bell... I took my first boyfriend here in High School.. and it was one of the few dinners my parents and I…

La Bruschetta Restaurant

5447 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018

Megan W. writes: One of my all-time favorite Italian places and believe me, I have cruised the world far and wide in search of the proper food representation of my peeps. This is it. They use only the most fresh and local produce and it is family run and feels like…

Dolce Spazio Dessert Cafe

221 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Connie C. writes: OH, OH, OH YESSS!!!!

The Oreogasmint (mint gelato with oreo pieces) is the only thing that keeps me satisfied on a hot day.

Bunches

14 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030

arnold g. writes: I'm extremely partial to Bunches because when I first started dating my wife, they made me a beautiful bouquet out of some flowers that I picked out myself. She loved the flowers, so I consider Bunches instrumental in helping "my cause."

Their…

It's A Grind

752 E Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035

Flor D. writes: "Small Nutty Cow"
I follow with a "Not trying to be!"
Uhurm..."low fat, right?"

The nice attendant smiles..."yes," and hands me my small hazelnut latte, low fat of course.  I checked this place out after my killer work out at Apex this morning.…

Baja Cactus Restaurant

338 S Main St
Milpitas, CA 95035

Veronica G. writes: You can always judge a Mexican restaurant by the quality of their tortillas. Are they soft, supple, yet have a hearty taste? Or could the Aztecs have used them as flying discs of death in times of war? Can they hold the contents of rice, meat, salsa…

Lu Lai Garden

210 Barber Court
Milpitas, CA 95035

Shari D. writes: Very good, fresh vegetarian food. It can be a bit confusing for first timers, since their dishes have names like "seafood soup" and "fried rice with ham"... but the flavors are very tasty, and you forget that it's not meat.

I really like the mu shu…

Fantasia Coffee & Tea

528 Barber Ln
Milpitas, CA 95035

aimee l. writes: This place is the best tapioca tea place I've ever been to. I tried many other ones, Quickly/Tapioca Express/Q-Cup etc...  but other places don't have that quality in the their tea, & taste like tons of sugar is added. This is the one I'm addicted…

Sweetheart Candies

372 Barber Ln
Milpitas, CA 95035

katrina m. writes: Sweetheart is the first place I think of for tea drinks if I'm ever in the McCarthy Ranch area.

Although I dont get pearls all the time (I only order them when I crave), I would say that they have the best pearl consistency out there. Its just chewy…

Andersen Bakery Inc

270 Great Mall Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035

Victor F. writes: Good reason to visit the Great Mall.  Great pastries.  Not a huge selection but what they have are excellent.  Also cool selection of sliced breads.

Black Cat Comics

73 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035

Van N. writes: I remember when this place was called Comics Pendragon when it first opened up about 18 years ago.  There were these twin blond haired dudes with long hair and I think I've seen them still there from time to time.  I think they are part of the family…