This place for me was a hidden gem. Came here to get gourmet ice cream to go a month ago and was…read moreblown away with the shops and the vibe of kids playing on the lawn and in the water. Lots of seating outside (movable I might add). A tad disappointed that LB Steak is no longer around but discovered a great pizza place.

We attended the Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday, and for the first time ever, I couldn't find…read morea parking spot in the massive garage, that's how popular the event was! Shout-out to the unknown vendor who built the 2026 "Year of the Horse" photo booth. A heads-up: the space availability numbers posted outside the parking garage weren't accurate at all, which made the search more frustrating than it needed to be. It was also tough navigating through the crowds at times, especially because the toddlers in our group couldn't see anything over the crowds. That said, City Center Bishop Ranch truly offers something for everyone in the family. There's a splash pad that's perfect for little ones, plenty of restaurants at every price point for picky eaters, and even fun options for adults- like a DIY cocktail crawl for the 21+ crowd. We once made it our mission to try every margarita on property! I ran into my retired high school teacher, bartending at THE LOT (movie theater). On the shopping front, I do all my Anthropologie returns here, and I've been refreshing my inbox waiting for news about Rico Rico Taco opening here (I'm obsessed with their Oakland location). As for dining, I've enjoyed meals and treats from Slanted Door, Salt & Straw, Roam Artisan Burgers, Philz Coffee, Mendocino Farms, Marugame Udon, Delarosa, and Boba Guys. I still can't believe that sleepy San Ramon now has so many fantastic eateries and experiences all in one place. It's quickly become a go-to meeting place for our extended family.

One of the good place for Tesla super charger station , not only it is next to Target but also you…read morecan park your car under the shade :)

Really like having a charging station next to Target, Whole Foods, and many other retail stores…read more The downside is that this location is a shared V2 station and the station is almost always more than half full. So, don't come here expecting to charge much faster than ~73kW most times. Lastly, as a fellow Tesla owner, it's disgusting to see other Tesla drivers treat the area around the chargers as waste. Many who can't return shopping carts, either. Forget expecting people to return Whole Foods and Home Goods carts. Some can't even be bothered to put back their Target cart to the designated space that is just 30 feet away.

The parking lot is like the wild wild west so watch out…read more The food court, IMO, is poorly placed b/c it clashes w/the customers that are checking out. It was awful trying to navigate that congested area with my cart when I was simply trying to reach the restrooms. I gave up and ended up cutting through..you know what..that's too long to type out..I simply went another route and parked the cart elsewhere and then I went to the restroom. Got some good stuff here, always fun to see what new stuff they got.

This is one of the newest Costco in the bay area, specifically in the East Bay. We drive by almost…read moreevery time we go into the bay area or on the way home. PROs: - new, and nice and neat bc it's new-ish like less than 2 years old - big parking lot, no problem finding parking - everything is neatly organized inside as expected and arranged predictably so we had no problem finding what we looked for - gas station wasn't too busy, lines very reasonable - free tire inflation stations, new and maintained, good free benefit for members CONs: - kind of hard to get to bc you have to drive around one way from the freeway and to get back on the freeway, you have to go all the way around, it's kind of hard to explain, but basically, it's not that easy to get to even though you see it from the freeway and it's right there. All in all, a convenient Costco to get gas and some snacks on the way into the bay area (we usually go through East Bay when we head into South Bay), or on our way home.

18x 325kW Superchargers and a stones throw away from City Center Bishop Ranch. Plenty of…read morerestaurants and a cinema are walking distance from this lot located at Camino Ramon in San Ramon.

EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS did an amazing job installing a Tesla charger with additional electrical…read moresafety upgrades at my home. It was an excellent installation for a very reasonable price. Our technician, Eduardo (Ed), was professional, friendly, and completed the setup perfectly and neatly. ​It's been 8 months, and everything still works flawlessly. Our area has occasional power outages, but Ed ensured the system is fully secure against overcurrents, giving me great peace of mind while charging my Model Y. ​Huge thanks to Ed! I would absolutely hire them again if I move to a new house. Highly recommended!

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.

Lots of chargers, twenty to be exact. And with the ten chargers at the nearby Target, San Ramon now…read morehas a total of thirty chargers. One concern is this location is next to a pizza place, credit union, donut shop, and other businesses, so plenty of spaces could be taken by non-Tesla cars. The city wanted to make sure the spots were not exclusively for EV charging use and are marked that way. Only two of the twenty spots are marked specifically for EV charging, although that could easily be missed.

10x 325kW Superchargers with construction going on at the back. Located at the side of a…read moreClementine's and a Sonesta Select in San Ramon. The location looks promising once the buildings are done.

I liked how it was safe, close to the on/off ramp and they were the fast, new ones. I also liked…read morethe gas station that was walkable and had nice, clean restrooms and a lot of coffee and food options. The gas station employees were all very nice and professional. The coffee there is fresh ground which I liked. I'd add this supercharger to my route when I'm in the area.

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.

It has been close to two months since the installation and one month since the city inspection, so…read moreI feel ready to give a fair review. I needed to install my own Emporia Pro charger with a load balancer and wanted to get it done quickly and with a permit. I reached out to EV Charger Expert. I communicated with two people from the company: Kirill, the sales manager, and Erin, the electrician/installer. **The Good** Kirill is very prompt and responsive. He always answers the phone and is willing to discuss the details. He clearly knows the intricacies of EV charger installations, even in more complex situations. He was able to schedule the installation very quickly, and the work was completed on time. The city inspection was done one month later and passed without any issues. So, my primary goal was achieved: I had my charger installed, permitted, and running ASAP. **The Bad** The cost of the installation was fairly high. I paid $2,450 for installation, materials, and the permit. Since I provided my own charger, I believe the labor and other installation costs represented the majority of that amount. For this price, I expected a very high-quality job. Erin installed and set up everything within one day. Two relatively minor problems occurred. If the company had handled these issues better, I would have given them four or even five stars. **1. The load balancer antenna** My charger includes a load balancer with a small antenna. The antenna is supposed to stick out from the metal subpanel so that it can receive a Wi-Fi signal. After the installation, the antenna was hanging through a large round hole in the subpanel. It looked unfinished and, in my opinion, was both unattractive and potentially unsafe. I could not convince the installer to cover the opening, so I had to do it myself. I made a trip to Home Depot, spent about $10 on parts, and made a simple cover myself. The antenna is now secure and the opening is properly covered. Please see the before-and-after pictures. **2. Stripped subpanel screw** During the installation, one of the four screws holding the subpanel door was stripped. I considered this a safety issue. I notified both the installer and the sales manager by SMS that evening, as soon as I noticed it. The installer called me back two days later and, to put it mildly, was quite rude. He told me that it was not an emergency and that they would take care of it on the day of the inspection. On the day of the inspection, Kirill did not have the appropriate replacement hardware. I suggested using a tap and a slightly larger screw to repair the stripped hole, but he declined. Once again, I had to make a trip to a hardware store, purchase a set of taps and screws, and repair it myself. To be fair, Kirill reimbursed me $30 for the cost of the screws and taps. In total, I made several trips to a hardware store and spent several hours fixing issues that I believe should have been addressed by the installer. **Overall** The installation was completed quickly, on schedule, and passed the city inspection without any problems. Kirill was also very responsive throughout the process. However, given the high price, I expected better attention to detail and better handling of the two relatively minor issues that came up. Neither problem was particularly difficult or expensive to fix, but in both cases, I ultimately had to resolve the issue myself. For me, the installation achieved its main objective, but the quality of the finishing work and the way the problems were handled left something to be desired. For these reasons, I am giving EV Charger Expert three stars.

Unless you have noise cancelling headphones, this probably isn't the ideal spot to study or get…read morework done. It's a pretty bustling place with lots of people chatting and coming in and out. That being said, there's plenty of seating, and despite how busy it was, we were still able to find a spot! The staff were friendly, and it ended up being a great place to catch up with friends. The drinks were good and had plenty of customization options, which we appreciated. Overall, a solid spot to grab a drink and hang out with friends!

Ordering in the app is easy and a good way to find out about their newest drinks…read more I recently tried their new strawberry matcha. The strawberry was super sweet, overly sweet like candy and overpowered the matcha completely. I would not get it again. Maybe I will just stick to their coffee.

Key Points: - reclining chairs…read more- Table/"chair" service - Great selection of food The Mrs. and I really enjoy coming to THE LOT City Center in San Ramon to watch movies. It's definitely a step up from the movie theaters we grew up with, where the experience was basically a rocking chair, popcorn, soda, a hot dog, and some candy. Here they have reclining seats, tray tables, and QR-code menus where you can order food and drinks right from your seat. They'll actually bring your order to you during the movie. The theater is clean, comfortable, and an overall cozy atmosphere. Food Variety is solid. We've had burgers, ahi poke nachos, carne asada tacos, calamari, and of course, the Mrs. And The Little One's favorite, buttered popcorn! The food is actually quite decent. Is it the best food we've ever had? No. But hey, we're eating in a movie theater! We recently brought The Little One here for her first-ever movie theater experience. She loved it, even though she's a bit sensitive to noise. I think the comfortable seats and overall atmosphere helped ease her into it. Is the food pricey? Yes. But honestly, that's not particularly surprising for a dine-in movie theater. You're paying for the convenience and the overall experience, not just the food itself. I also recently noticed that the place has a separate restaurant area, named ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar, which I haven't tried yet. It looks like it could be worth checking out on its own. They also serve breakfast until 2 p.m., including pancakes, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and other brunch items. My next item on the bucket list is likely going to be a movie brunch. Just like Marshall, it can't just be for one. . Going to be dragging the Mrs. And The Little One along. I know there are other theaters these days offering reclining seats, dine-in service, and upgraded amenities, so THE LOT isn't necessarily unique. But compared with the theaters we've personally been to, I'd say this place does a particularly good job and stands out in our book. For now, it's one of our favorite places for a movie, especially when we want the movie itself to feel like a little outing rather than just a trip to the theater.

We were genuinely excited to try THE LOT because we live nearby and have been curious about it for…read morea while. We like the concept, and we do not mind paying premium prices when the experience justifies them. Unfortunately, our first visit fell well short. The property itself is very cool. The large common-area bar is attractive and lively, the theater is easy to get in and out of, and the whole place feels like it should be a great anchor for the City Center. The problems started at concessions. We were there for the first movie of the day, so we arrived bright and early and expected fresh popcorn. Nope. What we were served was clearly not freshly made. It tasted like popcorn left from the night before. Given what movie theaters charge for popcorn, and given how easy it is to make a fresh batch, that is pretty hard to justify. Once inside the auditorium, cleanliness also left something to be desired. There were some mechanical problems too. One side of my power recliner was not working, which made the reclining feature unusable. Listen, I grew up in Ohio in a pretty modest household, so a power recliner still feels like a pretty fancy movie-theater perk to this farm boy. Believe me when I say that alone would NOT have ruined the experience. But by then, it was starting to become part of a pattern. The bigger problem was the in-seat dining. There was no menu or QR code at our seats. The QR codes are tied to specific seat numbers, so scanning one from another pair of seats would send the order to the wrong place. We could not simply move either because, of course, the seats are assigned. With about 40 minutes before showtime, I called downstairs and explained the problem. I was told someone would come up with a printed menu. Nobody came. At that point, we simply gave up on ordering brunch or drinks. Come on, guys. THE LOT specifically promotes the ability to order food and drinks from your (sticky, broken) seat, so having customers sitting there actively trying to spend money and still being unable to place an order is a pretty serious operational miss. That service is not some little extra. It is part of the product THE LOT is selling. And that is really the point of this review. I actually think THE LOT is a great concept. I want it to succeed. The screen was magnificent and the sound system absolutely rocks. We live nearby, like City Center, and would love for THE LOT to become one of our regular places. But the general manager needs to get a handle on the basics. Stale popcorn, cleanliness issues, broken seats and food service that never shows up are management problems. At a premium dine-in theater, fresh popcorn, clean auditoriums, working equipment and responsive service should be a given. I get nervous every time I see another tenant leave the City center. It's tough to stay in business in this day and age... even when you do everything right. Please read the reviews and take them seriously. I would hate to see a place with this much potential lose customers while ownership wonders what went wrong. This starts with management setting standards and making sure they are actually met. We want to support THE LOT. We want to keep spending money there. And we absolutely want to see businesses at our local City Center thrive. Just deliver the experience the concept promises, and I think a lot of us will happily keep coming back.