the Broadway Plaza is easily the main highlight of Walnut Creek. this area is full of great…read morerestaurants, high end shops, elite businesses and a beautiful, live neighborhood that also has parks and activities that's a W for Walnut Creek

The new parking system which makes you give all sorts of personal information even if you're not…read morestaying more than three hours insures I will never return, or at least not until they go back to their old way, which worked perfectly fine. I don't get it. The new way doesn't collect any more money (same rates and times) but does ask for all sorts of intrusive info. Why "fix" something that was not broken. Used to come here almost every week, shop, and dine. Bye-bye. Hello, Concord.

Eduardo was amazing! Requested a quote through Yelp and he responded with two options that fits for…read moremy house after sending some pictures. Very knowledgeable and answered all the question I had for him during the installation. He does not upsell and lets you know what is recommended for your house. Highly recommended for anyone that is looking to have someone install an EV charger in their home. Thank you Eduardo!

installed Tesla wall mount today. I had another 2…read moretechnicians visited and they did not know who to connect between wall mount and tesla gateway. Ed showed up this morning and took less than one hour to install with VERY reasonable price. STRONGLY recommend for any wall charger installation.

Needed to install a charger for a new EV, and was told by two electricians that I required more…read morerobust service, that is, a new panel, that would cost anywhere from $6 to $8 thousand, which took some of the joy of not paying $5.50 a gallon. EV Charger Expert proposed installing a smart plug that would monitor demand, and should demand overtax the existing service, throttle back demand from the car charger. That cost $1550 plus a $600 smart plug. The work was done quickly and it worked for Night One. I'm happy.

Worked with "EVCharger Expert" to install a 240V outlet for an EV charger in my garage and a…read morededicated 20A outlet for an over-the-range microwave. Overall, the job was completed successfully, passed inspection, and avoided a costly panel upgrade. But there were also a few areas where the process could have been handled more proactively. What I appreciated: * Technical expertise & cost savings: My service panel is limited (90A), and other contractors immediately suggested an expensive underground service upgrade. Kirill performed load calculation and recommended using an Emporia Pro charger with dynamic load management. That solution allowed me to safely add both the EV charging outlet and the microwave circuit without upgrading the service panel. * Permits & documentation: They provided the required licensing, insurance documentation and handled the city permitting and inspection process. The final inspection passed without issue. * Responsiveness: Communication was generally clear via email regarding quotes, scheduling, and permit updates. Where I believe the process could improve: We encountered a major obstacle when it was discovered that the crawl space was blocked by a concrete foundation wall, preventing wire routing as originally planned. Initially, there wasn't a clear alternative proposed. I ended up suggesting routing the wiring through the ceiling instead. While the team evaluated and successfully implemented that solution, I would have preferred if alternative routing strategies had been proactively identified earlier in the process. I also want to acknowledge Erin's craftsmanship. When we ultimately routed the wiring through the ceiling, he carefully navigated around existing plumbing lines and made precise cuts to minimize disruption. The finish work was clean and well executed. In the end, the installation works well, passed inspection, and achieved the primary goal of adding EV charging without a major panel upgrade. I would recommend them for homeowners with limited electrical capacity, especially if dynamic load management is needed.

Absolutely adorable and spacious spot in Downtown Walnut Creek with an extensive Boba menu…read moreincluding cream cheese toppings, smoothies and Vietnamese coffees. We ordered a Brown Sugar Matcha Latte and Supreme Grapefeuit Green Tea. The flavors were fresh and well balanced. Our orders were greeted with a friendly smile and prepared surprisingly quickly. Nice!

I've been a customer here for years, and this experience was very disappointing…read more Whenever I order, I usually use the self-order kiosk near the counter. In the past, before my order was placed, I would ask for a lower sugar level (for example, 20% or 25% sugar). The staff would always accommodate my request. I was even told before that the kiosk doesn't have an option to select custom sugar percentages, so they could adjust it manually. This time, when I placed my order and politely asked about the sugar level, the employee told me that they could no longer make any changes unless the option was available on the kiosk. If the sugar level option was there, I could select it myself, but if it wasn't available, they said they couldn't adjust it manually anymore. What made the experience worse was the employee's attitude. When I said hello, it felt like she barely wanted to respond. Maybe she was tired or having a long day, but the interaction came across as very unfriendly and unwelcoming. On top of that, the boba was not cooked properly. The center of the pearls was hard and undercooked instead of soft and chewy, so I didn't enjoy my drink at all. Honestly, I'm writing this review mainly because of the customer service. The attitude was extremely poor, and combined with the undercooked boba, it left a very negative impression. After being a loyal customer for years, I don't think I'll be coming back for boba again.

Stefan was super reliable. I called him today and he was able to come to us for a small job within…read morean hour. We had an issue with a new fan light we tried to install and he was able to fix it within the hour. Really nice, calm, cool guy. I highly recommend him!

Stefan was easy to work with--pleasant, responsive and punctual. I have confidence in his expertise…read moreso I will definitely use him again for electrical work.

Mark installed a Tesla Universal Connector EV charger inside my garage. He is a thorough and…read moreknowledgeable professional. He suggested a different location (directly behind the main breaker) than what I was thinking (next to the subpanel), but after explaining the options to me it made the most sense based on my needs, nestling it nicely between existing conduit and a sprinkler panel. He registered and set up the charger with Tesla, and showed me how to utilize key parts of the app (while we tested the charger and saw it quickly reach the unit's full capacity of 11.5 kW) with some nice recommendations. His prices are very reasonable for the quality of work, and the finished product looks great.

Mark from Artisan installed my Tesla Wall Connector back in 2022, and when the unit unfortunately…read morefailed recently, Tesla replaced it under warranty. I reached back out to Mark, and once again he was incredibly helpful. He was able to squeeze me into his schedule within just a couple of days, which I really appreciated. He arrived right on time and was polite and professional from the moment he walked in. He took the time to listen to what had happened, answered all of my questions, and immediately reassured me that he would take care of everything. Mark is extremely thorough and clearly takes great pride in his work. He replaced the unit, updated and set up the app, registered the new Wall Connector with Tesla, and made sure everything was working perfectly before he left. He also took the time to walk me through everything so I felt completely confident it was all set up correctly. What really stands out is his honesty and fairness. His pricing was very reasonable, and at no point did he try to upsell me or recommend anything unnecessary -- something that's unfortunately rare these days. It's clear Mark is a true professional and a master of his craft. I highly recommend Artisan to anyone needing electrical work, especially Tesla Wall Connector installation or service. You'll be in excellent hands and won't be disappointed.

What a lovely bakery with good coffee option!…read more Glad we have this spot not that far away. We came here to celebrate my first day of maternity leave (unplanned) and my lavender latte was just so fragrant and relaxing. It came with sprinkled lavender flower on top. We had savory feta/ spinach and almond croissants and both were pretty good. Almond croissants was a bit too sweet ti my taste. We got a couple pieces of cakes to go, but the cakes in display looked absolutely beautiful. I would definitely try out their whole cake when there's a good excuse.

Desserts ... incredible! Service .... leaves something to be…read moredesired. I just ran in for a couple of quick desserts this evening and the young lady helping me was not very welcoming nor helpful. Given this is an upscale bakery in an upscale part of town, I expect better service. She was more concerned about cleaning and closing up shop than customer service. Mind you, it was an hour before closing. I understand she may have had a long day or perhaps dealt with a rude customer prior to my arrival, but I find more and more this younger generation needs to be schooled on customer service.

I got a postcard from a "roadshow" advertising they would be in town and buy my gold & silver. Not…read morefeeling comfortable that it was a legit company who would pay a fair price, I instead went to Pacific Precious Metals with my broken gold chains & jewelry I wasn't ever going to wear again. Ron was really nice, incredibly transparent with the process, tested everything to verify the gold content and we left with cash in hand, feeling glad we went to our local business. Highly recommend!

Sold gold coins today. Was treated professionally and given a good price for all pieces.read more

Let me start with this: I need to eat my humble pie…read more I chanced upon this school years ago (old location, pre pandemic) - took some classes and was underwhelemed because it was a bit different from what I was used to. Then, I enrolled my child here. I watched their improvement and growth in dance. Guidance and corrections sprinkled with love and kindness. I watched advanced students perform and showcase their OWN work and was blown away by their talent. Suffice to say, comparision is the thief of joy and clearsighted-ness. You need to understand the environment before even making a comment or judgement. Also, and this is VERY important - - I LOVE and APPRECIATE that their advanced students dont have a homogenous "look". They come in all heights, shapes and sizes. One of my biggest fears about classical ballet schools/non competition dance schools is that you will see a clear "standard look" once you go past a certain level. I cant imagine how jarring that might be for an impressionable child who is growing into their body. I feel that seeing that GOOD dancers can come in all shapes and sizes is a testament on its own and a quiet, but powerful positive message that gets relayed to the younger students. Thankful to be part of this community! Thank you to the admin and staff for making this community welcoming and safe on top having a wonderful space to learn and grow as a dancer/performer!

We came to this dance school by word of mouth. And we are so glad that we had!…read more We took a 30-min private lesson ($35) to access which class would fit her best and tried the creative dance class! At Dance Connection Performing Arts Center in Concord, our 3.5 yo daughter was escorted a number of times out of her intro to ballet and tap class for 2.5 to 4 yo for "not listening." So we ditched that studio and tried this one! (But we did try a kinder teacher at DCPAC before leaving.) The Creative Dance class (single drop-in for $25, 10-class pack for $185) at The Ballet School is perfect for her, especially since she has a slow-to-warm-up temperament and is sensitive to loud sounds (ie. music, flushing toilets, leaf blowers, etc.). The value for these drop-in creative dance classes is excellent because we are willing to pay a few dollars more for our little one to have a positive experience with dance. Drop-in means that they are understanding that some days the littles aren't having a good enough day to join class and/or sick. (Btw, $45 one-time registration fee) Regarding the rest of the school, I can tell that there is a huge selection of classes including music. As a music teacher working at a music academy, I can't access the quality. However, I know there is a department near the entrance way. If you haven't tried this school, just know it supports Healthy Dance, and are a part of Dance Awareness: No Child Exploited. This was a huge factor of why we chose this school for our daughter.