Teske's Germania Restaurant, Bar & Beer Garden

255 N 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Archie R. writes: It has come to my attention that my friends in the gay community would like me to join their team.  

When I was younger this attraction would make me uncomfortable but to be honest, I embrace it all now.  

A three armed deaf midget eunuch could find me…

Rosies & Posies Downtown Florist

98 Paseo De San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113

A C. writes: Great for people in downtown that need flowers, but for everyone else, inconvenient. I had to park a block away (who wants to pay for parking just to get flowers?) to order and then come back and pick up flowers.

When I was ordering, I was afraid the…

The Grill On the Alley

172 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

Ron L. writes: The name is classy, but no, it doesn't describe a seedy side street where a home boy with gold dentures lay beaten face down on the pavement.

This is another favorite expense account place of mine.  They do promote homey specials (no, not homeboy…

Good Karma Vegan House

37 S 1st St
Between San Fernando & Santa Clara
San Jose, CA 95113

laura b. writes: awesome awesome AWESOME tiny (maybe 8 tables?) vegan restaurant/deli serving mainly vietnamese food.  the deli case is just retarded. filled with so many delicious tasty snacks...it's like your head wants to explode from all the options but can't…

Kimba Vegetarian Bistro

322 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113

Dawn M. writes: For the price, you can't beat this place.  I had to ask the woman if she added everything when she told us our total was $15.  We got two full plates with rice and 3 items, two drinks, and a dessert to share.

My only complaint is with the deli-style…

Onyx

374 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113

kim n. writes: Great new fusion Vietnamese restaurant  in the downtown SJ area. I definitely swear by Vung Tau for traditional fare but have yet to find a fusion place that impressed me. Well there's a first for everything.

Being somewhat offset into the street it…

Plan Be

25 N 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95113

Anita Y. writes: Let me start by saying I am no glamor gal nor do I know about the latest trends or beauty secrets of the rich and famous.  But what I can tell you is that every 7-8 weeks I walk out of Krissy's chair looking like a movie star.  It scares me.  You…

Touchstone San Jose Climbing & Fitness

210 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

van ness d. writes: Underneath the stiletto heels, the makeup, the vamp-ish dresses...I admit: I'm a Tomboy at heart.

'Bouldering' is indoor rock-climbing without the harness, so not only is it a test of upper body strength, but also personal fear levels regarding…

Shisha

84 N Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

Sella G. writes: This place is fabulous!  Open late, I went on a Friday nite..they have flavors unusual to the average hookah lounge. None of this banana or apple stuff..no no..Shisha takes it to the next level.  Raspberry and tropical fruit mixed with a hint of mint…

Theater On San Pedro Square

29 N San Pedro St Ste 200
San Jose, CA 95110

Jane L. writes: Truly a hidden gem in downtown San Jose.  This 'little loft theatre' has been in existence since June 2000 and before that it was known as 'The Last Laugh'.  The intimate setting for this performance venue will keep you engaged.  Seats are first come…

Bakery Mexico No 2

87 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113

Yvonne C. writes: The make excellent liquadas here. I ordered a Strawberry, and it was made with- get this- REAL FRESH STRAWBERRIES! They have an awesome selection of pan here, and some of the most delicious shortbread cookies I have ever tasted in my life! They have…

Morton's

177 Park Ave
San Jose, CA 95113

Ron L. writes: Scene:  5:00am at the local high school track.  A misty fog surrounded the schoolgrounds, barely thick enough for me to notice a lone Spartan running laps.

Me:  Wow!  You've got quite a workout.  Are you training for the Boston Marathon or Bay to…

Circle-A The Shop

108 Paseo De San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113

Jaye C. writes: If you're looking for your skate goods, get them here. Shoes are also a notable collection in this location (Nike dunks, Adidas, Vans, etc) I found me some great looking Vans high tops that I haven't seen in any shoe store.

Stop by here if you're a…

Beef Noodle No 1

1611 E Capitol Expressway
Suite 206
San Jose, CA 95121

Laura Y. writes: I didn't know where to go first, Beef Noodle #1 or Pho Y #1 across the street-- I mean, shit, they're both #1!  I ended up picking Beef Noodle because of the neon sign in the window:  "WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF EXOTIC TASTE".

The waitstaff was so crummy…

Pho Y #1

1660 E. Capitol Expressway
San Jose, CA 95121

Randy F. writes: **Pho Quest Stop #3**

So the Pho Quest continues...

In my attempt to find the best place for beef pho, I decided to play hooky from my work responsibilities and head to Pho Y#1.  It's well reviewed by Yelpers and also received the thumbs up from my bro…

Red Robin

398 Eastridge Loop
San Jose, CA 95122

Donna P. writes: Yes, sometimes there's a long wait and the host(s) constantly seem overwhelmed.

Yes, sometimes [some of] the servers forget this drink or that salad.

Yes, it's not exactly "classy".

But none of this matters for 3 simple reasons:
1. Augie is the best…

International Food Bazaar

2052 Curtner Ave
San Jose, CA 95124

Flor D. writes: Wow...this place was lots of fun today.  Busy Busy Busy...and I think I heard the cashier say it was close to Persian new year(Norouz.) I was pleasantly surprised by this joint.

Minus 1 star due to lack of organic produce and they had no MANGO's.  I…

Bill's Cafe

1115 Willow St
San Jose, CA 95125

Colleen H. writes: So Last Sunday I think I was PUNK"D here. Our usual cute, fast, sweet waitress keeps sheepishly grinning at me...."hehehe" she keeps going..."hehehehe" I'm like "what?" She keeps walking by giggling at me. Then she keeps doing this head nod thing…

California Beauty Source

1702 Meridian Ave
Ste K
San Jose, CA 95125

Elizabeth G. writes: The 5 stars is for the $4.00 lashes.  I've paid 3 times that for similar ones, so that's amazing.  I haven't tried them yet, so I may need to change my review if they aren't that great.  They also have really good prices on makeup brushes, but I'm…

Flower Flour

896 Willow St
San Jose, CA 95125

Jeannette Z. writes: Yesterday's Lunch:

Veggie panini & a couple bites of their carrot cake. YUM!!!!

Tomato Thyme-Willow Glen

1560 Hamilton Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Kitty M. writes: If you want to go to Tomato Thyme you will encounter three scanarios....if you go to the Los Gatos location you will notice the business was sold....if you go to the Cottle Rd location you will notice the building caught fire....if you go to the…

Kamera Korner

545 Meridian Ave
Ste E
San Jose, CA 95126

Mira G. writes: I'm a bit accident prone and have dropped my digital camera too many times. The swivel display screen has been taped together, my zoom will no longer "zoom" and the camera body that holds it all together wants a divorce.

I brought my sick camera into…

Zanotto's Family Markets

1970 Naglee Ave
San Jose, CA 95126

Flor D. writes: ****************
042008 update
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Went back for the BBQ tri tip sandwich...and it was delicious!  I am so pleased with Zanotto's.  I love this place!

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MOM AND POP SHOPS!…

Shampoo Dolls

1403 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95126

Laurel O. writes: I walked in the salon and got a cut from the owner, Moni. I was really pleased how she cut and styled my fine hair. (Fine as in texture, not appearance.)

Everyone in there seems to be a hipster, but no attitude with the service.  (The background music…

Urban Darling

San Jose, CA 95126

Robin M. writes: Corinne is the best thing that's ever happened to my closets!  With her very discerning eye, she went through all of my clothes, purging the old, tired and ill-fitting pieces and creating a pile for alterations.  I was expecting her to peer inside my…

Hotel Valencia Santana Row

355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

jason g. writes: In Santana Row..........there's a boutique hotel call Valencia.  I had a friends wedding in San Jose this week and they suggested this place.  It is in the heart of Santana Row right next to blowfish and a whole bunch of lounges/restaurants/shops .…

Vin Santo Ristorante

1346 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Kitty M. writes: Pork chops remind me of the Brady Bunch. Remember the old line "pork chops and apple sauce?" That is what I think of when I see them on a menu, and usually they are served with something of the apple variety because some chefs cant think outside of…

Greenlee's Bakery

1081 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

Veronica H. writes: Keeping it simple. To the point.

Gobbled.
Cinnamon bread loaf.
Double chocolate marshmellow sandwich.
Mini carrot cake.

Fresh.
   Yummy.
       Good.
           You.
               Should.
                   GO!

Race Street Fish & Poultry Market

253 Race St
San Jose, CA 95126

jessie j. writes: o.k., so i'm no pillar of health by any means, frankly most of my diet consists of booze, french cheese and cupcakes, but for some reason i am slightly neurotic about my meat, poultry and seafood being the purest it can possibly be.  go figure?  i am…

Paradiso Delicatessen & Restaurant

791 Auzerais Ave
San Jose, CA 95126

Colleen H. writes: I am never going to loose weight if I keep yelping, I just ate a meatball sandwich because of it (damn thread). Now I feel O-So-Guilty, I better go peddle it off on my bike now..

Oh the meatball sandwich was just ok, nothing compared to LaVilla's…

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

1342 Naglee Ave
San Jose, CA 95126

Ann S. writes: My beautiful princess, Ophelia, doesn't know this yet, but when she finally meets the great Bast in the sky, I'm going to mummify her:

http://www.summum.org/...

The inspiration first struck me a couple of years ago while wandering through row upon row…

Balance Skin Care

2136 The Alameda Ste D
San Jose, CA 95126

steve b. writes: i  have been going to Tanya and Balance for over a year now, and my skin has improved noticeably.  The microdermabrasion and other treatments have worked wonders.  But over and above that, Tanya has taught me how to care properly for my skin, so that…

Lucy's Tamale Factory

233 S White Rd
Ste C
San Jose, CA 95127

Jing F. writes: I loooooooooove Lucy's Tamales!!! I bought 3 dozens of 'em (chicken and pork) today.  It was a life saver too!!!  Why???  I picked these goodies up on my way home but I got stuck on a bad traffic jam and I didnt have anything to eat the whole day…

Texas Smokehouse BBQ

1091 S Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95127

Mara T. writes: Our best couple friends are from Texas, and constantly rave about the BBQ there. Nothing here lives up...so sad. It makes me wonder what I'm missing. So when I see Texas Smokehouse BBQ pop up on Yelp homepage, I'm intrigued. Esp when I see it's…

Nordstrom Cafe Bistro

2400 Forest Avenue
Valley Fair Mall
San Jose, CA 95128

Brandon H. writes: It's often the case where I'm in a tight squeeze and have used up my daily limit of three "Benjamins" at the ATM machine, so I go to BofC (Bank of Christina) for some extra cash. In a bind on Sunday, I borrowed 20 bucks from my lil' sister, and…

Maido Fine Stationery & Gifts

378 Santana Row
Ste 301
San Jose, CA 95128

Anna D. writes: Pencils, pens, stationary, Sanrio.

Yes, I got all excited when I saw Zebra Airfits, since I've never seen them in the States before.  I picked out a pretty color and the lady packaged it up very beautifully for me.

Ah, maybe now that I have a new…

Sur La Table

378 Santana Row
Suite 1030
San Jose, CA 95128

Mara T. writes: Vahlrona Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Mint Frosting. This was on the menu for baking tonite.

Which meant I needed to make an emergency visit to Sur La Table. Any reason to go spend some money in a kitchen store is a good reason...I'm a kitchen…

Burke Williams

355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

Colleen H. writes: This spa actually earned back 3 stars from me after our annual work Spa day for Christmas. The original 5 other times I went, I had HORRIBLE front desk customer service, and THE worst pedicure of my LIFE and at least one masseuse who wouldn't shut…

Camper

333 Santana Row
Apartment 230
San Jose, CA 95128

charlotte s. writes: i love love love camper shoe designs!
we need more camper shoe stores everywhere!  just like all the zillion aldo shoe stores that have opened in downtown san francisco since the past couple years...