So I was on the hunt for a stainless steel preptable to put my arriving that day Ooni Karu 16 pizza…read moreoven. I had gone to my usual spots and decided to stop buy and see what this place had to offer. While I did not get my table there, it was a wonderland for cooking gear. Think of it as a Sur la Table meets a Costco. This particular supply company is open to the public and has a fun warehouse atmosphere to it. Litterally isle after isle of unique (at least to the home cook) items available in vast quantities. We did not get chance to interact with the staff much. One friendly staff member came over to see if we needed any help but otherwise left us alone to wander about the place. We definatly will be back to secure some of the pizza gear we need once we get cranking with the new oven as they had trays, peels, and just about anything else you would want for a pizza making enterprise.

It is hard to find the entrance in back as it looks like a workshop until you round the corner…read moreinside. I came here looking for commercial quality knives. I did not find them. They have a lot of stuff, but it is all very low quality, and you can find the exact same items on Amazon for about 40% less. If you need something quickly and don't care about longevity, this is the place for you, otherwise go elsewhere.

This Costco location is a bit smaller than the other Costco locations in the Bay Area. It does have…read moreyour usual departments including an Hearing Aid section, Tire Service, etc. The parking lot is smaller than most. Though, they do offer street parking as an option. Public restrooms, food court inside with tables and benches. But overall, should have what you are looking for.

I absolutely love Costco. I'm not ashamed to admit that…read more What I don't love is when I'm checking out a new warehouse, doing some shopping, and the experience is deplorable. We all know that their parking lot can be a nightmare, and that varies depending on the time of day. This parking lot is definitely no exception. In actuality, this is probably one of the worst parking lot experiences I've ever had. There's no rhyme a reason to it, it doesn't flow, and unfortunately, the people in the parking lot are pretty indicative of the people shopping in the warehouse. After finally being able to park, and then trying to hunt down a shopping cart, I was in the warehouse and finally shopping. I would consider Mountain View to be fairly civilized location. Boy do they have me fooled. Apparently, shopping carts are the new game of go karts. Everyone is fair game, it's acceptable to push someone or their shopping cart with your own, and run into people and keep going. I thought maybe that was my experience, but as I made my way through the warehouse, it was an everyone experience. I did enjoy the fact that I found some items at this location that I have never seen at the handful of other warehouses that I do shop at, so there is the positive in the story. The lines to check out are absolutely insane and people change lanes with the intent of trying to push someone else out of their way. It goes from being amusing to ridiculous. My plan was to go through self check out, but then one of the Costco employees started picking up all of the hand scanners, and saying that they would no longer be using them because of this particular warehouse, I guess people were not reading things incorrectly, and it wasn't being caught at the door Getting through one of the regular lines was less problematic than it appeared, and the line thankfully moved a lot faster, but not without incident. The people in front of me were literally throwing things onto the "belt", and when some of the jars collided and broke, that made for a lovely smelly mess. By the time I got to the cashier, he had a look of desperation in his eyes, and I promised him that checking me out would be as pain-free as possible. I was glad that I could bring some levity to the situation, and give him a feeling of relief. Definitely not my favorite Costco. Definitely not my favorite shopping experience. Definitely not really planning on going back.

Twenty months later, the battery they put in my Pixel 6A is still doing fine. I was having trouble…read moreplugging in the charging cable, so I brought it back. They cleaned the dirt and pocket lint out of the USB-C port (they have a microscope, so they got all of it), and didn't even charge me. Definitely my go-to place for phone repair.

I have heard great things about these guys but not used them until today when they fixed a small…read moreproblem with my iPhone (and didn't charge me!). They are a great addition to Menlo Park, very professional and very nice people. And very useful to have nearby.

Just bought a bunch of jewelry from here with my mum. Everything is so beautiful the cashier Phupu…read morewas so warm and helpful to us. She informed my mom about the Nazareth ring and guided me to the pieces I was looking for. There are some cashmere pieces I'm excited to come back for soon

Such a lovely and unique store! Love the huge selection of accessories, clothes, and home decor…read more Phupu was so sweet and helped me pick out two beautiful summer scarves from the oh so many options! So pleased with the 100% cotton scarves I got, at a fraction of the price from fashion brands (eg Sezane). She really made my day - will definitely come back!

I recently was in the market for some tiles after I had a bathroom leak situation. It was not an…read moreeasy task since it wasn't a complete renovation, so needed to match the existing tiles as much as possible and didn't need tons of tiles. I went to several stores including where I originally purchased my tiles, but they were absolutely useless. For example, instead of just telling me the original tiles have been discontinued, they could have told me some alternatives that would be a close match. Instead, they simply said sorry and that was it. So when I stopped by A3 and met Juan, I was surprised to find someone who was willing to help and actually problem solve with me. Especially when it would not be for a large order. During my years of shopping for finishes I've never experienced someone as nice and helpful as Juan. Their selection may be not be as extensive as places like Floor and Decor, but here you'll actually find someone to help you. I highly recommend A3 for any tile needs, and look for Juan when you come!

I had to replace all the tile in a bathroom after a toilet leaked. They have a good selection and…read morewere easy to work with. I found an Italian tile that works well. It was a bit on the expensive side, but partly it's due to the tariffs now imposed on imports. They have a range of prices.

We were strolling through the Stanford Shopping Center and happened to walk into Going In Style by…read morechance and we're so glad we did. Patina greeted us with a warm, friendly welcome that instantly made the experience inviting. She walked us through the Briggs & Riley bag options with just the right balance of guidance and space. No pressure, no overselling, just genuine help. We ended up purchasing a backpack I'd been wanting for work, and Patina made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. Amazing service, a great selection of quality bags, and a truly pleasant shopping experience. Definitely recommend this store!

Your quintessential small travel store…read more For a small size they have tons of merch. I needed a RFID blocking wallet for our trip to Turkey and Italy and its hard to get a feel for the sizes. I wanted to see how they felt in my pants as it were. They had the one I needed and the lady working the store was super helpful and offered up some practical suggestions. As I noted above the store is loaded but despite its small size it does not feel cluttered. Customer service is on point. Prices are in line with everybody else. As noted in a few reviews this store is a bit hidden away at the mall but if you need travel stuff its truly a gem.

I visited this shop yesterday after seeing a canvas listed as "in stock" on their website. I'm…read morenewer to needlepoint and was excited to browse in person, especially since there are only a couple stores in the South Bay/Peninsula. When I asked about a specific canvas, I was told it was not available. I mentioned that the website showed it in stock and had an active add-to-cart option. The response I received was unexpectedly dismissive and in a condescending tone. The woman behind the counter said: "Amazon has trained you to expect things you see online to be in stock," followed by an explanation that their website does not really support online orders, at least not yet. I completely understand that inventory systems and websites don't always match. Had this simply been explained in a straightforward way, I would likely have purchased a different design/kit while I was there. Instead, the interaction felt condescending and uncomfortable enough that I chose not to continue shopping. For a hobby that relies on welcoming and guiding newcomers, tone matters. This was not my first experience with needlepoint, but I can easily see how it could discourage someone just getting started. Because of this experience, I won't be returning. I'd recommend new stitchers seek out another local store where questions are encouraged and customers feel comfortable spending time (and money).

Linda and Julie were great. I took advantage of the current trunk show and got a chance to see some…read morebeautiful pieces folks in the stitching group were working on. Such fun to be able to meet weekly to stitch! Highly recommend stopping here.

Feeling hungry? Need a quick lunch? Hit Draeger's Deli for a sandwich to share. Yes, it's pricey…read morebut oh so good with a small side potato salad. Bag it up and head across the street to the corner grass park for a picnic. Yum! Quick personable service. Outstanding ambiance and very clean.

Draeger's is where a quick grocery run casually turns into a special occasion…read more Start with the bakery: the chocolate cake is rich without being over the top--smooth, balanced, and somehow disappears faster than expected. The apple pie leans classic in the best way: flaky crust, tender apples, just enough sweetness to justify another slice. Then the butcher counter shows real precision. Asked for two Wagyu steaks cut to identical thickness, and they delivered perfectly--even cuts so both cook evenly, no guesswork. Of course, that level of quality comes at a price (think ~$58/lb), so this is more "treat yourself" than weeknight dinner. Produce holds its own too. The asparagus was fresh, crisp, and naturally sweet--no stringiness, just clean flavor. You come here for the details--and stay despite the total.