Everlace Design

(7 reviews)

Jane was excellent. She responded very quickly to my inquiry, and was on top of communication. Her…read moreprices were very reasonable, and she only took a day to finish the actual piece, amazing! All in all working with Jane was wonderful, highly recommend.

Jane was absolutely lovely to work with for our middle school diplomas. I was able to trust her…read moretaste and authority to choose the right font and color to match the design of our diplomas. She did the work overnight and charged a very reasonable rate for her impeccable work. She showed me her portfolio and it is clear that she is capable of many styles and techniques. You can completely trust her with the interpretation of a beloved poem, your vows, memorial documents and the like. I will definitely be reaching out to her again whenever calligraphy is called for. She is conveniently located off Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, much more suitable for my needs than driving into San Francisco.

Khalligraphy

(20 reviews)

Ana was quick to respond when I needed a rush order and followed up to make sure I was happy before…read morefinalizing the project. My custom designed logo came out exactly as imagined and finished in time to give as a gift. We were very impressed with the professional presentation and care Ana put into her work.

My friend's husband of 37 years passed away, and she and her family were trying to put together a…read morecelebration of life in the midst of being full of grief. My friend purchased a sign-in book for the ceremony and wanted her husband's name on the front. My friend asked me if I could write it nicely, or if I knew anyone who could. In that instance, you know you should entrust that kind of thing to an expert, and Ana is an expert. She responded very promptly and had questions that put me at ease immediately: what was the book made of? Was it something porous? Going back and forth with a grieving family was slow-going, but Ana was patient and communicative, even with the tight turnaround. She was clear and upfront about what we should expect, and the price for her work was very reasonable. And the finished product was lovelier than I could have imagined. It was thoughtfully placed and even packaged beautifully. My friend loved the book so much and was so happy with the result. The whole experience was so positive and easy that I won't hesitate to add calligraphy to any special events that come along, because of Ana. Thank you Ana, for helping this grieving family!

Napa Note

(3 reviews)

Ashley did an absolutely incredible job in creating the beautiful signage, placement card holders,…read moreand engravings for my husband's 40th bday dinner. Our dinner place settings looked incredible with her thoughtful and detailed letterings. This took our event to the next level and looked so beautiful and elegant. I also appreciated Ashley catching some info I had incorrectly provided on guest names - I was so glad she caught my mistakes and made sure our guest names were 100% correct. This was super detail oriented and very professional of her. Thank you Ashley!

Everything that Ashley has created for me has been absolutely gorgeous! Her lettering is beautiful…read moreon each word and the spacing between words and lines is perfect (I find that can be the tough part when having someone hand-letter something). She's also added a hand-drawn sketch on an item for me and it was the perfect mix of whimsical and real. Beyond the work being so beautiful, Ashley is just a pleasure as a person. She's excited about the work she does and wants to make your order the best it can be. I can't wait for another occasion to engage her!

Payn's Stationery

4.7

(111 reviews)

Great variety and knowledgeable staff. wonderful resource for us in Berkeley and Albany.read more

Nice little family owned Stationary store on Solano Ave. the people running the store are always…read morefriendly and helpful. There aren't many small independently owned stationary stores left in the Bay Area so this is much needed. Street parking only. Prices are fair.

Hyegraph Invitations & Calligraphy

(255 reviews)

Jacques at Hyegraph is professional, kind and made this experience seamless!…read more He worked with me to make my wedding invitations exactly how I envisioned. Would recommend for high quality, personalized invitations!

Excellent work! Very creative designer, proactive communication, delivered everything on time and…read morethe price was very reasonable. They created the seating chart, table numbers, and guest cards for my son's wedding party. Quite a few of the invitees pinned this business for future projects, Yes, it was that beautiful ! Because there are names everywhere I won't upload photos but they did a really nice job.I'll be happy to work with them again.

Signs By Scott

(46 reviews)

Signs by Scott is a business ran by a creative and talented person that does everything in his…read morepower to do a great job every single time! These days it's rare for somone to promis less and deliver more. If you have a special request Scott will put forth much effort to see that your wishes become beautiful realities. Everyone wants to be seen, recognized and appreciated. Engraving is a wonderful way to do that, and to make it extremely personal. Scott offers many ways of personalizing items as well as many items that can be personalized. These vary widely from trophies to plaques, name tags with your organization's logo included, cups, signs and more. If you have a special job that you want done right, Scott is the man to call. I have had a wide assortment of projects that he's worked on, and each time he provided perfection. I couldn't be happier or praise his work enough. Thank you Scott for all you do. You are a very honorable person to work with. I recommend you to everyone!

Goodness, what a horrible person, the worst service one could ever receive. I wanted a design on a…read morebook, on a material he said he's never used before. He was very rude to my questions, when all I wanted was to understand the process, and make minor suggestions to give him a better idea of what I wanted. But no, he said he "knows what [he's] doing" Even though he clearly didn't. My design ended up poorly done, it was not finished, and got all up on my face and raised his voice when I asked him to finish it after telling me that was all he could do. What I wanted wasn't complex or anything out the ordinary, Scott was just rude and very disrespectful. Would never go to him again, and highly suggest anyone else wouldn't either.

Fleming's Printed Affair

(20 reviews)

I can't recommend Fleming's Printed Affair highly enough. They printed all the elements for my…read morewedding and the quality was elegant and beautiful. They answered all my questions and were extremely patient when we found a bunch of typos (all on me) at the eleventh hour. They fixed them for me with an incredibly tight turn around. More recently, they printed all the event assets for our family reunion. They look wonderful and I know they will make everyone who comes feel special.

We cannot thank Karen and Debra at Printed Affair enough. We did all of our wedding printing…read more(invitations, thank you cards, escort cards, ceremony programs, welcome sign, table cards, etc.) with them and have been so pleased with how everything has turned out. They were extremely responsive to all our questions and edits and ensured that we could tailor everything to our preferences. We highly recommend Printed Affair and will be back to do printing for our next event!

My Ketubah Art Studios

(20 reviews)

My husband and I were looking for a local ketubah artist and we are so happy with our decision to…read morego with Orna. We LOVE our ketubah and are so excited to frame it and put it on our wall. Truly beautiful. Orna was responsive, collaborative, and an all around great person. Could not recommend her any more.

Orna does amazing work! We are so happy with our Ketubah and she was a pleasure to work with!read more

Ars Poetica

(1 review)

Have encountered Ars Poetica at events I've attended as a guest as well as hired them for events…read moreI've hosted. LAMARKS and her team of poets are true artists, and I treasure every poem I've received from them. It's incredible that in a short (a few minutes) interaction, they are able to craft a beautiful haiku that's based on any topic you give them, personalized for you. Highly recommend for any special event you are hosting - it's a great gift for guests to take home and treasure.

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Hassler Heating & Air Conditioning

4.7

(716 reviews)

We have been enthusiastic trusting customers of Hassler Heating services since 2010. They have…read moreprovided a myriad of heating and cooling services. Our most recent experience was with Tevita who created, added and installed a duct in our entry hall of our 1912 Craftsman. He was punctual, knowledgeable, personable and fastidious. We are thrilled and oh so warm. Thank you, Tevita and Hassler Heating! Christine K. Oakland

Made an appointment and then ... They didn't show up…read more Called almost 2 hours later telling me they were not going to make it, asking to re-schedule. Clearly I .... didn't

Model Shoe Renew

4.3

(757 reviews)

I was referred by a friend to check out this shoe repair shop and they did not disappoint! I was in…read morea rush and they were able to fix my shoes quickly and efficiently. 10/10 Recomend

Great experience and high quality, can fix a number of things with leather expertise !!read more

Velocity iPhone Repair

4.9

(392 reviews)

Great place for any Phone repair New batteries or new…read morescreens wet phones Etc. Good prices and easy to find. A hole in the wall for Quick repairs and big savings. Súper Recommended.

Easiest Transaction ever, Contacted them for a Quote on Yelp, within their response time I had a…read morePrice and all information needed to have my iPad Screen Fixed. Showed up to Window, Greeted with a Smile and 45 min later. Like Brand New! Price was affordable and like I said Easy as 1.2.3. Let's hope my Kid doesn't step on her iPad again, but if she does this is the Spot for Repair. Thank you!

Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical

4.6

(590 reviews)

We had our AC stop cooling in the middle of a hot day, and with two young kids and a dog at home,…read morewe were pretty stressed. Keon Garcia came out and did an outstanding job. What I appreciated most was that he didn't just start replacing parts. He thoroughly diagnosed the system, explained what he was testing, and walked me through the results. He showed me that the capacitor was testing low, the contactor was worn and pitted, and even performed a megger test on the compressor to verify it was still healthy. After the repairs, he confirmed everything was working properly by showing me the compressor amperage had dropped back to normal and that the system had an 18-degree temperature split. Keon was patient with all of my questions and never made me feel rushed. He explained the pros and cons of the recommended repairs, including the hard-start kit, so I could make an informed decision instead of feeling pressured. I really appreciated his transparency and professionalism. By the time he was done, our AC was cooling properly again, and he even worked with us on the final price. If you're looking for an HVAC technician who is knowledgeable, honest, thorough, and takes the time to educate his customers, I highly recommend Keon Garcia. Thanks again for getting our family cool again!

Unfortunately, your response omits several important objective facts that I discussed with you…read moredirectly during our phone conversation. First, repeatedly referring to my furnace as "a 1996 furnace" is misleading. While the cabinet was originally installed in 1996, all major internal components were professionally replaced five years ago. Multiple licensed HVAC contractors immediately recognized the refurbishment during their inspections and all independently concluded that my furnace was in excellent operating condition with decades of service life remaining. More concerning was your technician's sales presentation. I was told my furnace was a fire hazard, posed a carbon monoxide risk, and required replacement in the interest of safety. Those are serious claims. Yet four independent licensed HVAC contractors disagreed with that assessment, and none recommended replacing the furnace. Instead, they all recommended replacing only the air conditioner. You also claim the photos your technician showed me were legitimate. That claim is difficult to reconcile with what I personally witnessed. I watched all four of the other contractors perform their inspections in real time. They each inserted their phones into my furnace, showed me live video from inside the unit, and provided photographs of the internal components. All four sets of images were consistent with one another. None resembled the photos your technician used to justify replacing my furnace. That discrepancy is exactly why I sought multiple independent opinions before making an $18,000 decision. During our phone call, I explained all of this to you and provided the context regarding the refurbishment. Your public response ignores those facts and instead repeatedly relies on the original installation date to justify the recommendation somehow. My review was never about whether homeowners can replace both systems at the same time. Many choose to do so. My concern was being told that I NEEDED to replace a recently refurbished, fully functional furnace because it was supposedly unsafe. After obtaining four independent opinions, I concluded that your recommendation was not supported by objective facts. "Facts don't care about your feelings" the saying goes. Prospective customers can draw their own conclusions. I certainly did, which is why I sought additional opinions before authorizing nearly $18,000 in work. That decision saved me thousands of dollars, a potential service install nightmare (see the numerous 1 star reviews by others) and I stand by my review.

Junkcat

(324 reviews)

The service was excellent Nick and the team was great. We had used them before and again excellent…read moreprofessional and courteous. Also very neat and clean.

UPDATE: in response to the only 1-star review here, Nick's account in his reply is 100% accurate…read more It was a retaliatory review. She stated on NextDoor that her husband "loved" Junk Cat. The Measure C tax initiative in June 2026 was very divisive to the community and she is retaliating for business owner Nick's opposing stance concerning the tax (which lost) and him pointing out her shockingly cruel sentiments aimed at our senior citizen community members. I've used JunkCat's services several more times since my initial review and stand by my 5-star review. Awesome business. Friendly, thorough, caring, efficient, and responsive... And they do good things to give back to our community and divert waste from the landfill.

Mauro's Plumbing

(306 reviews)

Love these guys and highly recommend them. I've used them twice now. The folks in their central…read moreoffice are friendly and will get a plumber out to your home as quickly as they can. Both times I used them, the plumbers correctly diagnosed the issues and quickly resolved the issues same day at a reasonable price. The plumbers were very friendly, too, and, clearly, took customer satisfaction seriously.

Came to give a quote for toilet repair or replacement, but I never heard back from them. Said it…read morecould cost thousands of dollars. I said that's fine but please give me a quote. 2 stars instead of 1 because the quote was very easy to schedule.

Oaks Jewelers

(253 reviews)