Alex's 49er Inn

2214 Business Cir
San Jose, CA 95128

Weide Z. writes: At times when I get that battered washed-out-relic-from-the -Hippie-days feeling, which is perfectly appropriate in my case being as I am less than 12 months away from 60, here is one place I can go where it don't feel too out of place... that…

Slider's Burgers

1645 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95128

Michael C. writes: When Connie C. put up the thread about the best hamburgers in the South Bay, people hands-down, put down St. John's, and that's where we ended up having a UYE, but I also noticed that a lot of people also voted for Slider's in San Jose.  Being that…

Z Gallerie

378 Santana Row
Ste 301
San Jose, CA 95128

Jessica C. writes: My friends always say I gesture like a big anime character come to life. So the other day when I was looking for home items with a friend and "setting the scene" for how to furnish an area doing the out-stretched wiggly arm technique, when the lady…

Just Laziz

1880 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95128

Richard T. writes: Situated on busy San Carlos street, this place can be easy to miss... and i hope you don't cause this place is AWESOME.

I tried the laziz special with chicken, and for 4.99 it was a great value, not to mention incredibly tasty, who knew something so…

National Holistic Institute

3031 Tisch Way
Ste 1, Plaza S
San Jose, CA 95128

Kristen S. writes: This place was a little awkward for me to find since it was located inside a group of buildings, but once I found it, I was pleased that it was very clean and tidy. It definitely has more of an atmosphere of a school as opposed to a massage place or…

Target Stores

1600 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129

Zeke S. writes: I have as much trouble figuring out if I like Target as I do with grander concepts like "why are we all here?" or "Do I have a soul?". I respect Target for managing to stay alive in the post Walmart world, pour out some Old E to respect the Monkey…

REI

400 El Paseo De Saratoga
San Jose, CA 95130

Dave K. writes: Came here right after going to Any Mountain.  Unlike AM, they have air conditioning.  I racked up some great deals during their Labor Day sale.  Quiksilver boardshorts, North Face hiking shorts, REI dri-fit t-shirt, and a North Face hiking shirt.…

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

377 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

Jen S. writes: I have never taken an advantage of the free scoop of ice cream until now!  Thanks for the free scoop and the semi-short line!  Kiwi Strawberry Sorbet....YUM!

Ted Baker Ltd

378 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

Bella W. writes: Last night, a fellow Yelper invited me to the 2007 Summer Preview Event at Ted Baker. I have never stepped foot into TB, but have looked over their impressive clothing online.

Free hor d'oeurves, Sapphire cocktails, and a live dj spinning some old…

Tacos Mexico

1408 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128

Andy C. writes: If you don't like it, you just don't get it.  This ain't your Taco Bell / Una Mas / Baja Fresh kinda joint.  No stale ingredients and lame rice filler.  Each taco is lovingly filled with beans, cheese, perfectly cooked meat (I prefer the carnitas,…

Salon Salon

1020 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose, CA 95128

Lisa C. writes: Alan Vu is the best hair stylist, period. Yes, i fly back from new york just to  get my hair cut/styled by him. he offers soemthing different, and always makes me feel like a hair model all the months after the cut, leavign me with unending…

Club One - Santana Row

3055 Olin Ave
San Jose, CA 95128

Mara T. writes: This Club One is too good to have a 'first visit is free' deal going on. Came here with a pal who had a membership--she had a free pass but left it at home. We figured, no big deal...gyms usually let you have the first visit free anyway right? Not so…

Chevron Oilstop Drive Thru Oil Change

404 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129

Alice H. writes: It's FUN to get an oil change!!  When I called to see how busy they were today, I was greeted with a man that sounded excited and happy. It induced a giggle on my part.

When I pulled up, I noticed there are few fun places to shop which meant I'd…

Amato's Cheesesteaks

1162 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129

Kevin S. writes: THE SCENE:  Buddy the dog, Me, and my Heart arrive for lunch at Amato's.  Buddy guards a nice table on the sidewalk out front while Heart and Me go to counter to order Shorty-sized cheesesteak with works, including Whiz, plus 1 order fries, and root…

Cost Plus World Market

4050 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95129

Jen S. writes: This location is right down the street from where I live so it is super convenient for me to get to.  I've usually had a pretty easy time locating what I need or finding stuff that I didn't need.  

My mother-in-law wanted to get my husband a desk…

Tokushima Ramen Do-Henkotsu

4330 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129

Toro E. writes: Sayonara, sayonara, sayounaraaaaa
soon, outside will be a white winter
tomorrow, you will always be the same  
                     
                             (Off Course 1979)

---my old review---

ABOUT RAMEN:  Beauty of Ramen is that there are so…

Holder's Country Inn

1424 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129

john-michael c. writes: You ever watch that 70's Show???
Well, eating breakfast with my dad is like eating with Red Forman.

Hey dad what do you think you're getting today?
-Well boy.....what are you getting?
I don't know. What are you getting?
-Well, first off, I'm the one who…

Raft-Resource Area For Teachers

1355 Ridder Park Dr
San Jose, CA 95131

Kristina R. writes: I LOVE RAFT!  I got the spectroscope kit for $1.00...seriously, $1 friggin' dollar!  There was more than enough for my entire class.  The glove-o-phones are pretty bitchin' too.  There should be more places like this for teachers.  I think I speak…

Valerio's City Bakery

2518 Berryessa Rd
San Jose, CA 95132

Lily R. writes: Major 2 star ding for their set up.

It's R-E-T-A-R-D-E-D!!!!!!!!!! !

why do they make you take a number (like at dmv)?!!

All I wanted to buy was 4 pieces of taron. Instead, I have to wait while the ladies behind the counter take their sweet f***ing time…

Pho Kim Long Restaurant

2082 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95132

Huy N. writes: Two words: Ngau Pin.

What is it? Bull Penis.

This is one of the few places that serves this in their pho.  Yes, I tried it.  It seems alot like tendon, just tougher.  It's ok, I guess.  Although I don't have much to compare it to.  I don't exactly make…

King Egg Rolls

980 Lundy Ave
San Jose, CA 95133

Mary M. writes: 3 stars is not a bad review. This is a perfectly acceptable 3 star joint and I'll be back.

All three stars are for the shrimp balls. OMFG are they ever good. Those famed egg rolls y'all are raving about are awfully heavy on the wrapper and light on…

El Buen Gusto Bakery 2

1710 Berryessa Road
San Jose, CA 95133

Kelly T. writes: Not bad, not bad at all! I was really surprised to find out there was a taqueria so much closer to me than my local spots - Thanks Susan D.!
Got to grab a quick bite and girl time with the fellow yelper and ended up ordering the Flour Carne Asada…

High Five Pizza Co.

171 Branham Lane
Suite 1
San Jose, CA 95136

Yvonne C. writes: Would you believe someone if they told you that they had some of the best BBQ ever at a pizza joint? Well believe it! High Five Pizza serves BBQ every Tuesday all year around- and the plates are reasonably priced. I got a slab of ribs, baked potato,…

Taylor Sanchez - On Location Hairstylist

San Jose, CA 95136

Michelle C. writes: Taylor is awesome!  I booked Taylor to do my hair for my upcoming wedding in May 07.  Taylor and Vanessa (Sitting2Pretty On-site Makeup) came to my house to do the trial for my hair and I loved it!  I'm really looking forward to the actual day.  …

Club One - Silver Creek

800 Embedded Way
San Jose, CA 95138

Mara T. writes: Driving...thinking 'where the heck am I???' 'What the heck is over here???'

Then you round the corner and the massive buildingness that is the Silver Creek Club One rises up above you and you think HOLY #*!& is that it?

Why yes it is. And it's massive.…

Salon De La Vie

1044 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Diana N. writes: I got a layered hair cut with Berenice and I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!  I'm a low maintenance gal & don't spend more than 5 minutes getting my hair did every morning.  

Berenice really listened to me, suggested what haircut would work, & how…

It's a Girl Thing

860 Willow St
Ste 400
San Jose, CA 95125

serbelle i. writes: -a known fact i have A.D.D.
-is it the first day of summer today? wwoohhhooo! imagine all the....
-i love this store
-it fed my A.D.D.
-where's my cell phone? oh, no texts, no one loves me:(
-i wanna watch a movie this week and aaww, my stomach hurts but…

Taiwan Restaurant

1306 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Natalie D. writes: This is the only Chinese restaurant I've been to where I was the minority Asian. I looked around as I was eating and noticed that almost everyone was Caucasian. Normally, this would serve as a warning sign to me that the food would be on par with Mr.…

Willow Glen Tanning

1111 Meridian Ave
Ste 3
San Jose, CA 95125

Leanna W. writes: Oh boy do I feel better after a beautifully sprayed on tan.  I walk in feeling like a full gallon of milk and walk out feelin like a bikini martini shaken and stirred to perfection.  

How true is it girls that after an airbrush tan we are 10lbs…

Aqui Cal Mex Grill

1145 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125

Connie C. writes: Hot summer nights, dining al fresco, a good blended drink, carnitas, dinner with a firefighter and a super cute couple: just a few of my favorite things. I was able to have them all at Aqui.

Being a Cal Mex place, I didn't expect to have anything…

Race Street Seafood Kitchen

247 Race St
San Jose, CA 95126

Kristen S. writes: My parents used to get us their fish and chips for years and years during lent, so that was my first impression of this place. Greasy but tasty fried portions of fish with french fries that no one bothered to eat because we were so stuffed after…

Gojo Restaurant

1261 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95126

Amy R. writes: My husband and I ate here on Sunday as part of our mission to try every Ethiopian restaurant in San Jose.  I want to come back again when the gift shop is open so I can buy some injera.  Mmmm injera.

Anyway, the owner was very friendly and polite.…

San Jose Flea Market

1590 Berryessa Rd
San Jose, CA 95133

Skunky G. writes: The San Jose Flea Market is to tacky Latin Catholics like Doc's Clock is to Hipsters.

Like Dolores Park is to Lesbians.

Like Gary Danko is to uptight white dudes with an Asian female fetish.

You can outfit your casa de radness with all sorts of doo-dads…

Maui Wowi

3720 N 1st St
San Jose, CA 95134

Jim C. writes: Was a bit suspicious seeing all these 5 star reviews from a number people with 1 or 2 total Yelp reviews each. But the place is nicely decorated in Hawaiian theme in a non-cheesy way and a cool place to grab one of their different smoothies, Hawaiian…

State of Grace

11561 Berryessa Rd
San Jose, CA 95133

Reese F. writes: Cool Facts:
*State of Grace specializes in Japanese tattooing. I wanted cherry blossoms. For me, this was a no-brainer. I'm certain they do awesome tattoo work in all facets and styles, but since I wanted something as simple as cherry blossoms, I…

Fabrics R Us

1745 Berryessa Rd
San Jose, CA 95133

Kathleen M. writes: Mood from Project Runway this is not. However, if you want to get super cheap fabric this is your place.

The atmosphere: chaotic.
You know it'll be interesting inside when there are tons of bolts of fabric  laying outside against the building. (Do…

Cosentino's Market

5667 Silver Creek Vly Rd
San Jose, CA 95138

Donna P. writes: The fruit is always fresh.  There, I said something healthy.  The real treat is the macaroni salad from the deli.  It is sooooooo good, I'll go just for a pot of it.  You should get it, and use wheat thins to scoop it into your mouth (try the low-fat…

Netflix

100 Winchester Cir
Los Gatos, CA 95032

jordano k. writes: domestication of a man...

a long long time ago.......when i was a young man.......i was a wild boy. yup, believe it. you know that duran duran song? it was dedicated to me.

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wild boys, wild boys, wild boys, wild boys
wild (wild) boys (boys, boys)
the…