Purpletie

500 Howland St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Dana R. writes: I have been using Purple Tie pretty much since I moved back to San Carlos about 7 years ago. I think they were called CleanSleeves back then but same company. I LOVE THEM! I hate bringing things to the drycleaners. I hate bringing pants to be hemmed.…

La Tosca Restaurant

777 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070

gary g. writes: La Tosca is our favorite neighborhood restaurant. The food is consistently high quality and flavorful.  I frequently come here for business lunches too.  It has a lovely decor and for lunch it is not too noisy.
Their wine list is extensive and high…

Antique Trove

1119 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

Evelyn B. writes: When I saw Trixie J.'s review for the Antique Trove, right away I made plans to check it out for myself. While I'm not the world's most avid antiquer, there surely is a place in my heart for a great antique find. This store is huge and has an area…

Radiance Day Spa

1748 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

rachelle a. writes: Did you know that J.Lo pays up to $25,000.00 just to have her "brows waxed" ?  Girl friend needs to get a grip. Lets all hope that she doesn't find out about  Reina @ Radiance Day Spa, she would put her on the payroll instantly.  Reina does a…

Broiler Express

895 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Amélie P. writes: My mom won't stop telling me that my grandpa loves this place for its inexpensive breakfasts. She's told me about 15 times already, and I'm pretty sure I'm underexaggerating.

This morning my mom, dad, roomie and I went because of their notority…

Creative Image Hair Salon

1176 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Cecelia e. writes: I received a phone call for a very big interview.  Knowing that I wasn't pleased with my former salon and I needed a cut and highlights, I began researching salons on the internet.  I read the reviews on YELP and decided to call Fara.  Even though I…

Quality Tune-Up Shops

400 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Sean J. writes: Not super friendly, but very efficient. Drove in without an appointment for a smog check, the technician said it would be less than 15 minutes. Hec, I didn't even have to to finish reading the Anthony Boudrain article in the Maxim in the waiting…

Nino's Ristorante and Pizzeria

621 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

kim n. writes: Looks like the verdict is all over the place for this joint. However with an order of fried artichoke hearts and a family size pepperoni, sausage, salami and mushrooms, my co-workers and I felt this place to be pretty solid. The crust was thin, maybe…

Pet Food Express

1129 Old County Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

Kevin S. writes: Have you seen the gruesome movie Hostel?   To our Buddy, the World's Largest Cocker Spaniel, one corner of this place is just as scary and menacing, because most any time of day or evening, he can see dogs being tortured there.  

Yes, tortured.  You…

San Carlos Pet Hospital Inc

718 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Janet G. writes: Took my new kitten in for a check-up, vaccination, and an exam of her poor, little red butthole.  I called at 8 and got a same day appointment for 9 and when I got there the front desk staff processed us through quickly and efficiently.  There is one…

John G Edwards DDS

1785 San Carlos Avenue
Suite 6
San Carlos, CA 94070

Cassandra S. writes: Where do I begin? I have also been going to Dr. Edwards since my first tooth came in. There is no one else I would ever consider going to. Like other yelpers, I drive 45 mins from my apartment in the city to see him and when I was away at school, I…

Db Shower Door & Mirror

1100 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

San C. writes: Shower door heaven.

They have everything you want, everything you need. All you need to do is add the water. And the cash.

This is a  top rate showroom with top rate service and installation.

I unabashedly shower them with compliments!

Town & Country Dog Grooming

634 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Kevin S. writes: I knew I'd like this place when the gals who run this place made wisecracks about how well hung my dog Buddy is.  Nevertheless they are really caring people, kind and friendly, and they do good work.

Kelly Paper Store

320 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

Melissa W. writes: I'm not your average Kelly Paper customer, I was buying a few reams at a time for personal freelance projects. Sometimes I wish they had a little more variety, like some more colors and textures for more crafty projects... but they do what the do…

Uptown Cafe

769 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

K P. writes: There's a new face on Uptown!

The Uptown Cafe has new owners and is now serving dinner. I have to say - the friendly service, amazing food, and low prices make this a must-try place!

A friend of mine wandered in there a few weeks ago and was so…

Chef Shop

705 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070

Kevin S. writes: Satan puts these kitchen supply stores in all sorts of places for me to stumble across them.  He's a rat bastard. This store has lots of beautifully displayed essentials and non-essentials and a good selection of higher end appliances, grills, and…

Saffron Indian Bistro

1143 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070

kevo m. writes: Edit 06/23/08: I'm upgrading this review to 5 stars. The lunch buffet has won me over along with the Owner's dedication to customer satisfaction.

At the buffet, I tried many things that I wouldn't normally order and found many items that I really…

Purely Pilates

963 D Industrial Road
San Carlos, CA 94070

Shawn T. writes: (this address needs to be updated, it's now in San Carlos
http://www.purely-pila...)

Okay, the only reason I give this place 4 instead of 5 stars is the location. It's stuck in this mini industrial park that tries to pass itself off as a business park.…

Coast Auto Body

794 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

Nikki S. writes: Coast came in with an estimate that was almost $1500 less than the two other shops I visited.  Best part about them was that they were willing to try and save my bumper (i broke the clip between bumper and left front quarter panel) instead of…

Carlos Club

612 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Jarren A. writes: Great Time! This is a sad but true fact..i had a much better time here than i did at town. I regret that we even step foot in town. But, i;m all about experiencing new things.
So Friday Night we went here to celebrate Starbella's birthday. It was…

Shelby's Garden

629 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

rachelle a. writes: The place rocks my world.......Ya know when you are decorating your house and you need just that one little thing that is going to make you LOVE your house again.  You will find it there......I am a seasonal decorator......(or should I say a…

A Plus Japanese Auto Repair

780 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

Jennifer G. writes: Based on the great reviews here and at the Car Talk (NPR show) forum recommendations for A Plus Japanese Auto, I took my Tacoma in for it's 150k mile service.  

I appreciate that they suggested starting with the basics - oil change and a full…

Thai Time

1240 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Ryan V. writes: If you know what to order here, you can have a pretty good meal. The noodles and curries are all good. So is the eggplant. Don't order the calamari though, that was pretty bad. I also had the Thai BBQ Beef once and it was a little tough. The menu…

Jiffy Lube

1030 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Marjorie B. writes: I sat in the waiting room while my coworker got an oil change & lube job.  Jiffy indeed!  All done in about 15 minutes.  Their waiting room was small, but it had a 25 gallon fish tank--pretty roomy for one guppy floating around, plenty of magazines…

British Food Centre

1652 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Audrey H. writes: I love this little store. It never fails to impress me and take me back to my childhood. She has freezers full of meat pies, pasties, frozen yorkshire puddings, english butter and sausages! Don't even get me started on the vast aray of chocolates!…

Micha's BBQ and Catering

1754 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

kim n. writes: My co-worker and I are really good at closing places down it seems. Four different places have closed in the last month since our company moved here. The only other BBQ we had found had closed within three days of us being there, and our BBQ joints…

Core Board Shop

1125 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

kim n. writes: Cool snow and wake board shop that moved down from Burlingame. Wish I had known about them earlier in the season (how much of a season it's been is questionable) to check out snow goods when they were fully stocked. However I was looking for spring…

Second Harvest Food Bank

1051 Bing St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Bert M. writes: With the price of food and gasoline climbing at an alarming rate, people where I work can't afford to feed their families.

Second Harvest Food Bank makes it possible for some to continue to thrive in time when many are questioning how to make the next…

Ingleside Cafe

920 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Steven G. writes: It's lunchtime, I wanted something substantial for a change rather than a plain sandwich and water.  My bro-in-law was nice enough to treat me to lunch (after much harassing over the phone)  Ingleside Cafe was conveniently located on El Camino Real…

Headlines - A Cut Above

993 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Angie C. writes: I got a haircut and color (Manic Panic pink streak) here this past weekend by Sue.  It was a relatively busy salon, but they were willing to take me on as a walk-in.  My mom was a cosmetologist for 25 years, so having people fiddle with my hair is a…

Henry's Garden Restaurant

1050 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Dave O. writes: Simply the best Chinese food in the area.  Henry is great and very friendly. Every single dish they serve is excellent.  my favorites are the hot and spicy shrimp, the glazed honey shrimp, and...well pretty much anything with shrimp in it. my family…

Tooland Inc

1369 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

allan c. writes: owned and operated by Jesse.

He can get you just about everything if he doesn't have it in stock.

Prices are very reasonable, but if you can get it cheaper somewhere,
mention it to him and he'll either say "that's less than my cost.  maybe
I should…

Yoga Health Center

636 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Meliss S. writes: I love YHC.  I use to go to a studio in Old Town, San Diego and loved it there too but YHC is so much more relaxed.  I think a more relaxed environment makes more sense because Birkram Yoga ain't easy, let me tell you.  It is one of the hardest forms…

Sirayvah Organic Thai

366 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Kevin S. writes: Summer Rolls....
and the livin' is easy....
soft rice paper,
crisp veggies inside...

Dippin sauce,
the sweet and the spicy...
tasty Thai ice tea
I'm so glad you're mine

Spur of the moment
we stopped at Sirayvah
Pad Thai was zesty
the Shrimp were just fine

Now I…

Hiller Aviation Museum

601 Skyway
San Carlos, CA 94070

Rinky A. writes: It's a bird, it's a plane----it's a SUPER museum!  Hiller Aviation Museum is a true gem.  If you have even the slightest interest in airplanes, this is the place to go!  (Please see my photos!)

If you can go there without expecting a Smithsonian type…

El Charrito

1100 Holly St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Frances H. writes: A big huge seafood menu, all of which I wanted to eat. Settled for "two tacos with no meat or cheese or sour cream... and two warm tortillas."

*sigh*

And yes, they were yummy and lard-less. And prompt. And inexpensive.

My only complaints are that it…

Smoothie King

110 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Kris O. writes: I really like smoothie king, but the only one I knew of was in Santana Row, which was too far away to be convenient. The blended fruit beverage gods heard my prayers and recently blessed Sunnyvale with its very own Smoothie King.

It's a toss-up for me…

Mother Earth Clay Art Center

790 Lucerne Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

P h i L h. writes: Mother Earth is an excellent studio where you can make pottery and learn about pottery with great friendly staff in a bright, clean, well furnished space.  The sun shines in the big windows just enough to bring out anyone's artistic side.  They have…

Safeway

785 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Maryanne R. writes: This review is for the florist department.

I'm going to let you in on a little party secret.  I don't know what they do differently here, but, the balloons, and I'm talking regular, non-Mylar balloons, last  AT LEAST 2 weeks!!  

A fellow preschool mom…

Hobee's Restaurant

800 Ahwanee Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

aspasia s. writes: Yeah ... H-o-b-e-e-'s ! !

i yelp'ed, googl'ed and searched far and wide for a joint per my recruiter, called - Hobbes .. and all i got were links to a thinker ...

emailed a Yelp Enhancement request for some "sounds_like" match feature given a value…