Giza Hookah Lounge

18 N 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Christina N. writes: i really like this place. it's a nice chilllll small place with comfy couches and pillows. they used to have pillows where you sit on the ground, but the place upgraded. decor is cool as well. it has a egypt meets hiphop sort of deal. i know the guy…

A Bite of Wyoming Coffee Shop

2227 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95116

Veronica V. writes: Following is some information on the famed Jackalope:

"The jackalope -- also called an antelabbit, aunt benny, Wyoming thistled hare or stagbunny -- in folklore is said to be a cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope (hence the name), goat, or…

Dai Thanh Supermarket

420 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95113

Jackie N. writes: Oh, lordy.  Talk about childhood traumas.  Picture the nerdiest little Asian girl with the goofiest light blue rimmed glasses overpowering her itty-bitty face engaging in passive-aggressive cart rage with scary old ladies.  Man, those were some epic…

Sonoma Chicken Coop

31 N Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

Eve K. writes: It's always crowded before events but it's our go-to place for fast pretty good food.

Highlights:
- Salads: I usually get the cobb: big chunks chicken, tomato, avocado, and bacon. Not the best salad ever, but decent and better than you'd expect from…

Dive Bar

78 E. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Will M. writes: First time I hit this one up, it was about midnight on a Wednesday--

Karaoke Fury de Over 50 Soccer Squad of Death More Than A Feelin Five Times in Twenty Minutes Nearly Come to Tears One More Shot of Maker's and a Beer This is the Greatest Bar Holy…

Cinebar

69 E San Fernando St
San Jose, CA 95113

Martin D. writes: I think I've been kicked out of here about three times. Once an elderly gay Mexican entrepreneur offered me ten thousand dollars to play pool with him. I've obviously truncated the story for a variety of reasons but needless to say, I became very…

Barnes and Noble Bookseller

3600 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95117

Mary M. writes: Instant gratification book shopping. Period. Usually it's for one of the following reasons:

A) I'm in hot water at work and need to learn to script for some kind of something I've never interfaced with before. Like a couple months ago when I started…

Lucy's Tamale Factory

974 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

Farm S. writes: OMG, where has this place been?!  Their homemade like tamales are off the hook.  I had ordered a pork and chicken tamale about two bucks a pop, which is a decent price for a great meal.  They also have this hot sauce that works well with the tamales.…

Fast Pizza Delivery

461 Blossom Hill Rd
Ste B
San Jose, CA 95123

Jonathan E. writes: HELLA FAST PIZZA DELIVERY.

Called in for a delivery. Lady said 35 minutes. Next thing you know someone was ringing the doorbell w/ 2 medium pizzas in hand...and I was still on the phone with the lady... I had not even placed my order yet!

Well not that…

Safeway Food & Drug

4950 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA 95118

Ailsa B. writes: I really like this Safeway.  It's clean, well stocked, the staff are polite and helpful.  

The deli staff are always happy to help when I want something that's not already cut and ready to sell (maple ham!  Yum!), the bakery staff often come out to…

Scandalous Salon

1324 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95120

Alexandra D. writes: Here's the deal with me.

I can be a bitch about my hair.  It has to be gorgeous.  Period.
I'm willing to pay, but damn it ...it better be right.  And finding a salon that "gets it" is a daunting task.

I modeled in NY as a teen.  Harry King, Leslie…

Nam Vang Restaurant

2477 Alvin Ave
San Jose, CA 95121

Lily L. writes: Newbies, your in luck...I shall share the secret way.  You order #1 with soup on the side and the chinese fried donut.  And get the large you cheap bastard, its only $.75 more!  The noodles are immersed in this ground pork mixture, boiled shrimp,…

Selam Restaurant

3120 Williams Rd
San Jose, CA 95117

Stephen I. writes: Selam is a tucked away gem in an old supermarket strip mall hidden just off Winchester Blvd.  

This place stands out from the other Ethiopian restaurants by their expanded focus on Eritrean and Italian food.  

The menu offers the classic Ethiopian food…

Charlie's Cheesecake Works

1179 Redmond Ave
San Jose, CA 95120

Shannon C. writes: I really love things that require very little effort on my part, yet yield a large return. I'm American, that's how we do things. This year I remembered my dad's birthday in time to order a cake or something for him, which rarely happens. I decided…

Di Lac Cuisine

1644 E Capitol Expy
San Jose, CA 95121

Eric N. writes: I've been searching for a good vegetarian house ever since I've moved down here. Thanks to Kris H. for introducing me to this place. We came here on our religion's vegetarian day. It was another mom and pop place with friendly service. The staffs…

Mi Pueblo

1745 Story Road
San Jose, CA 95122

Beth W. writes: My first visit to this Mexican gastronomic delight was a result of a very timely suggestion by a staff member at work.  We were going to do a potluck when she said how about each person chipping in for a REAL Mexican food extravaganza for lunch?  I…

Anh Hong Restaurant

1818 Tully Road
Suite 150
San Jose, CA 95122

Kerrie L. writes: *Disclaimer*
I am not a connoisseur of Vietnamese food, not by any stretch of the imagination; the only terms I can whip about with confidence are "pho" and "bun."  Luckily for me, I have three Vietnamese roommates who can order for me when it…

Nam Tien

2367 McKee Rd
San Jose, CA 95116

Nizaria D. writes: Ok, so you are going to walk into this place and want to walk right out... it is that unsanitary.  Flies, stains on the walls, floors that haven't seen a mop in years.  As soon as we entered, I was ready to bolt for the fancier place across the…

Jewel of India

2634 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95116

Bajji S. writes: I love this place. The North Indian food here is the best in the Bay Area. This is the only North Indian place I eat at, and the one where I get my North Indian food fix (once a week). It has the feel of a mom-and-pop joint. The food is correctly…

Angelino's Restaurant

3132 Williams Rd
San Jose, CA 95117

Carolyn P. writes: Alas, It looks like Angelino's has closed it's doors. We used to go here all the time before moving to Sunnyvale. Very sad to see this! They had great pizza, lasanga and burgers not to mention how friendly the staff was.

Tapioca Express Inc.

3005 Silver Creek
San Jose, CA 95121

Donna P. writes: Best juice bar I've ever been to. First of all, ignore the photos...they don't match this location. This location is in the new strip mall right next to Target, and it has couches, chairs, a flatscreen TV, and no booths.

The girl working the counter…

Main Street Bagels

838 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95123

L L. writes: I love this Bagel shop.  I lived in Evergreen area and we do not have any Bagel shop close by.  I drove around to diff place and try out the Bagel store.
 - Posh
 - Noah
 - Main Street

Among all three, I love Main Street Bagel the most!!  Their Bagel…

La Crema d' Italia

925 Blossom Hill Road
Oakridge Mall
San Jose, CA 95123

Gene A. writes: This place has some fantastic gelato.  

I tried the toasted almond and the tiramisu flavors and both were amazing.

The piccolo size is big enough to share between two people.

I want to come back and try all the flavors!!!

Mandarin Gourmet San Jose

5560 Santa Teresa Blvd
San Jose, CA 95123

Mary M. writes: The dining room makes me feel like I'm in some scary timewarp Nagel print being hung in the Golden Girls dining room...if the Golden Girls became poor.

The tablecloths are pastel pink and have holes in them.  The menus are falling apart and are sticky…

Target

1750 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

rhea j. writes: despite the busy intersection, story and king, this target fulfills my target rubric.

you know how other targets get really busy? this target doesn't get busy.

since it's located in the heart of east san jose, don't be surprised if you're the only…

Nha Trang Restaurant

1820 Tully Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

wanugee N. writes: Can't make up your mind between Vietnamese, Chinese, or Thai in East San Jose? Nha Trang now offers all three!

Nha Trang seems to have changed ownership not too long ago. In addition to a myriad of Vietnamese dishes, it also offers Chinese and now…

K & E Auto Repair

2963 S King Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

John Y. writes: Ed, the "E" in K & E, is absolutely awesome. If you have an Acura or Honda, they are absolutely the best. If you have some other Japanese make, they are also fantastic and will never... I repeat NEVER charge you too much. I've been going for years,…

Com Tam Thanh Inc

1150 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

Mary T. writes: More like 3.5 because it wasn't the best I've had, but service was fast and food was tasty. A group of us came here before the MB20 show tonight, and we had to wait a bit while they set up a table for six. Most of us ordered a rice dish, and it was…

Pho Ha Vietnamese Restaurant

951 McLaughlin Ave
San Jose, CA 95122

Bonnie L. writes: Texas Hold-em poker game starts at 11pm. I'm starving and already running late as usual. I'm so hungry I'm willing to settle for fast food. I was just starting to imagine how great tearing into some KFC would feel.....

...then I hear Dolly Parton's…

Thai Lovers

1111 Story Rd
#1009
San Jose, CA 95122

Donna P. writes: Craving some pad Thai but not wanting to venture out of the east side, I found out about Thai Lovers and decided to give it a try.  I didn't even know this Vietnamese Mall (Grand Century) existed before today.  I mean, I've been to plenty of Asian…

Century Bakery

1111 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

Bonnie L. writes: Say!

I like green WAFFLES and nutella!
I do! I like them, Sam-I-am! (more like Bonnie-I-am)
And I would eat them in a boat.
And I would eat them with a goat...(or eat them with my dog, Momo)

And I will eat them in the rain. (then jumping in puddles)
And…

King Eggroll

1221 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

JT F. writes: ***Swoosh*** the doors open to the holy grail of deep fried ecstasy!  I immediately demand to see the King himself upon entry.  But like every other Asian restaurant, I'm ignored because I exceed 5 ft 3, my hair is brown and I'm not carrying pink…

Guitar Showcase

3090 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95124

Joanne V. writes: Thank you thank you thank you for fixing my fianc's guitar.  I came here looking for help to fix a guitar that I wanted to give for a birthday present.

They were able to not only give it a brand new clean sound restring it and fix the action, but give…

La Penita Restaurant

601 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Veronica V. writes: This place is the spot for Sunday morning Cocido and Menudo which are served in huge bowls with fresh, warm tortillas.  Another great item is the Ceviche it isn't cheap but it is a well made, fresh, lemony treat.  Perfect with some hot sauce and…

PW Market

5205 Prospect Rd
San Jose, CA 95129

Charlene L. writes: Whooshing big isles, clean floors, all the produce you can shake a stick at. A good alternative to Safeways and a great complement to Trader Joe's.

Le Papillon

410 Saratoga Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129

Andrew C. writes: Damn.  Just damn.  This place is awesome.  They do damn near everything right.  We came here to evaluate them as a caterer for a friend's wedding.  For $50, they'll present you with hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, salads, soups, main dishes, and…

Layang Layang

1480 S. De Anza Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95129

Sheena L. writes: The one restaurant where I have never successfully managed to save room for dessert.  Believe me, I've tried.

I LOVE this place.  I'm no expert on Malaysian food, but everything I've had here was delicious: Mee Goreng, Chow Kuey Teow, Kangkung Belacan…