I visited Hillsdale Mall for the first time in decades!…read more I wanted to drop by and survey the parking near Palette Tea Garden. I decided it was best to park on the roof and take the escalator down to ground level.....right to the restaurant! While I was there, I walked around to see what the indoor mall was like. It's a nice shopping mall with a variety of shops, restaurants, and services. The North Mall has a huge "Dining Terrace" which includes an outdoor patio with fire pits. I like the hand washing area. I heard stories that the owners of the mall want to tear down the enclosed mall and build a mixed use open air mall. The plan is yet to be approved. I like Hillsdale Mall the way it is.

Title: Absolutely disgusting -- do not come here I can't…read morebelieve how dirty and poorly maintained this mall is. The visitor seating area next to Foot Locker smells like throw-up, and the carpets and seats are stained and grimy, like they haven't been cleaned in months. All of the trash bins outside are constantly overflowing, and you can find trash and debris scattered everywhere, which makes walking around gross and unpleasant. During Christmas, the Santa chair for photos is black, sticky, and completely gucky, making what should be a fun experience with kids feel disgusting. The overall smell, dirt, and lack of maintenance make this mall feel unsafe and unhygienic -- honestly, I would never come back and would warn anyone I know to avoid it.

Good for locals , currently only 10 are working , 20 station coming up…read more Fast but location not too convenient , far away from 101 freeway

This location is in a plaza that has food options & bathrooms... There's not a ton of charging…read morespaces and so it did begin to get crowded towards the end of my charging. However since I got there before 4pm I was able to pull right into a stall. I was at 77% and got up to 198% for around $12. Not bad at all.

The newest supercharging station located in the Peninsula!…read more Located to the right side of Target (if you're facing the store) and with 10 available charging spots! This spot is most convenient if 1. the other San Mateo location is completely packed or 2. if you're trying to hit up Target and need a quick juice while running errands. Level 2 ChargePoint stations are also available for those without Tesla's and are in need of some juice. In addition to the convenience of Target, here are other local retailers that are within walking distance from the station: - Staples - Marshalls - Armadillo Willy's - Toys "R" Us - Bed Bath and Beyond - Verizon Retail Store - Starbucks - Ulta Beauty Supply - Petco (where the pets go) - Cost Plus World Market - Red Robin - BJ's Burger and Brewhouse - Mimi's Cafe - Amy's Hallmark Shop - CVS Pharmacy (inside Target) Appreciating the love from local communities out there who are supporting the EV trend. Much love!

Not a tesla owner but came here 2x over the weekend and observed the chaos of tesla drivers…read more 1. theres not enough charging stations for the demand in this location. 2. tesla drivers are the worst. they cant backup their $100k vehicle correctly. in and out multiple times for their spot which causes traffic for those coming into target parking lot. ever thought of using your "auto park"? 3. once a stall is open, the next in line will race to that spot and usually blocks off the main corner towards target; so NO vehicles can pass causing traffic on both entry points. 4. expect at least 3-6 cars deep waiting for a station. 5. most tesla drivers just sit there and fall asleep. If tesla was smart they would have installed charging station towards the back side of target. let their "click" stay on their side.

While on the older side, with only 8 V2 150kW Supercharger stalls which split power when shared,…read morethis location is extremely popular and often gets full during busy, prime time hours. Queues are still an issue at times but things have gotten progressively better as 3 more locations nearby opened up in the last year that are faster and in some ways more convenient for those in a hurry to get going. What really makes this Supercharger great despite some of the shortcomings, is the location. You have just enough time to shop at the nearby Whole Foods and so it's like it didn't cost you any additional time at all. Furthermore, there is a decent amount of mostly healthy food options nearby such as Mendocino Farms. Heck, you can even go to the gym! Lastly, you can walk over to the small park area and watch the ducks and other animals enjoying the pond in the neighborhood. Overall, while there are much faster and better options nearby for those who want to just top off and go, this Supercharger is conveniently located and has some great amenities to offer to those who don't mind staying a little longer.

8 Stall high-usage supercharger station located in the complex of a Whole Foods in Park Place San…read moreMateo. It's located before a lower level parking entrance. Queuing starts across the chargers.

This usually my go to Whole Foods in the area. Usually well stocked and clean…read more The staff are nice usually nice and helpful if I need help. Big parking lot but at peak hours hard to find parking.

The food at WFM is underappreciated....at least by me. When I was considering getting lunch here…read morevs some of the other options nearby, WFM was the easy choice. Lot of hot and ready food options including great pizza.

Great Supercharger spot! Charging speeds are fast and the location is never too crowded. The views…read moreoverlooking the bay, SFO, and San Francisco are stunning, and there's a nearby trail that's perfect for dog walks or just stretching your legs while you wait. Definitely one of the nicer charging destinations.

225 kW charging next to bay trail for a stroll and exercise or fishing and taking in the fresh bay…read morebreeze. Noticed some cars and other Teslas just parked at charging stations without actually charging so etiquette needs improvement . Hotels nearby but no other practical amenities within a quick stroll of the supercharging site.

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.

Nice location off El Camino Real in San Mateo. Conveniently located by the Burger King parking lot…read more Now you can Have It Your Way while Supercharging. Downside is, some ICE cars park by the superchargers.

Came here with family for dinner and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Palette Tea Garden feels more…read moremodern and upscale than the typical Cantonese restaurant, and the dining room has a lively energy that makes it great for groups. The roasted pork and soy sauce chicken were standout dishes for me -- flavorful, juicy, and nicely presented. The truffle fried rice was also surprisingly good and packed with flavor. Loved how many different dishes we were able to share around the table. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was that service slowed down once the restaurant got busy, and some dishes felt a bit expensive. But overall, the food quality, presentation, and vibe made it a really enjoyable dinner spot in San Mateo.

"Palette Tea Garden and Dim Sum" is an upscale Chinese restaurant located in the North Mall of the…read moreHillsdale Shopping Center. I had the pleasure of having lunch here on a Friday afternoon. We were a party of three, with a reservation for 12 noon. It was my first time here, but my niece had been to Palette several times. So she knew the best tables and how to order. We were seated in a booth towards the back near the kitchen. There was a steady flow of staff walking by. Anytime you needed something, you just ask someone. We decided to order a variety of dim sum, the Signature Peking Duck (half), and the Pan Seared Seafood Noodles. Everything was delicious. The presentation of the Peking Duck was beautiful. They used momo pancakes instead of steamed bao. It's not a duck chopped in half. It's an offering of crispy thin duck skin, with chunks of boneless duck meat underneath. Served with cucumber, radlish, scallions and hoisin sauce. I think my favorite dim sum was the Yuzu Walnut Prawn Puff. Crunchy fried prawns w/ yuzu sauce, and candied walnuts. It's considered an elevated modern dish. Don't forget to check out the koi pond with live fish on the community table top. Free parking in mall lot. I parked on the roof and took the escalator directly down to the restaurant.

I bought a Chevy Volt so I needed to get the Voltech 240 charging station installed. After getting…read morean estimate that was way too high from Chevy's installation partner SBX, I sought out Rogers Electric. Aaron came recommended by Boardwalk Chevy, Nissan because he knows how to install EV charging stations. His price was the great, and his work is top notch. My EV charging station was installed by Aaron quickly and easily. I would use him again. I've uploaded a few photos of the installation. One nice touch was the EV cut off sticker on the breaker panel. It's the little things that make a big difference.

Livin' in a place like Hillsborough is nice. But with high water and sewer rates and parcel taxes,…read morewell, it is expensive. So when I got the chance to 1) do the right thing and 2) draw more attention to me... I took it.... I got an electric car! But it takes 21 hours to re-charge with an extension cord! So I opted for a high-speed EV Charger (240 v, 32 Amp). Now 4 hours and she's full of pep again! Look, I go with the best. And the best in EV Charging installation is Rogers Electric. They've done hundreds of installs in the Bay Area... and couldn't be nicer. Aaron came out and saw my situation- main box was at other end of the house, had to run romex entire length of house in crawl space, had pop up outside then re-enter garage and had to cross garage to where we needed the charger. Wow. But the bid was solid, the work done quickly and the Town Inspector (always get a Permit!) said "good job!" I'm zippin' around town now in my Fiat 500e as quietly as a mouse but I'm still hearing "you're fired!" from my fans. Well, they got it wrong.... I may be unsure about that birth certificate but I'm absolutely sure that you can't Trump Rogers Electric. Give them a call and live large Baby! And enjoy that State rebate on an electric car.