Great shopping center right by my work in the SOMA district. I come here mostly for Bed, Bath, &…read moreBeyond and Trader Joe's. Though I also enjoy the food at Publico Urban Taqueria, and use Chase Bank to get change for our work. Though I don't need to use it the 2 hour free parking is a bonus for this part of San Francisco! There is also Trader Joe's Nordstrom Rack, Peet's Coffee, and lots more. A great place to kill a couple of hours! I'm there every couple of days, see ya soon Ninth Street!

Came here to the Peet's to kill time. It's a great place to do this since there is free parking for…read morea couple of hours or so. There are entrances to the parking structure on Brannan Street and on Bryant Street. Plus the shopping center is close to the 101 and the 80 (yes, I'm from So Cal lol). There's a Mexican joint, Peet's, Nordstrom Rack, Bed Bath and Beyond and more here - plus a Chase and Wells Fargo bank. What can I do without at 555 Ninth Street Retail Center? It's all good!!!! What stands out at 555 Ninth Street Retail Center? Free parking!!!! 5 stars!!! 555 Ninth Street Retail Center is really, really ridiculously great!!!!

Came for a few hours for a meeting. Flew in from out of town. Very minimal instructions were given…read moreto me to get here. Luckily it's all pretty straight forward when you arrive. If you're walking. That's easy. Just pop it into your GPS. If you're taking a cab then I would suggest putting as your destination "Devil Teeth Baking" as getting dropped off at other locations around the area is pretty chaotic (I mean it's already pretty chaotic as it is since you're in the financial district of San Fran). There are many businesses in here. But I came for a business meeting. So if youre going for something like that, you'll want to enter the cement building (no doors just opened entry) and go up one flight of stairs / escalators and head to the lobby. From there, you let them know that you have a meeting and on what floor and give them your name. They'll check in the database for it and then let you into the elevators. You hit the button and off you go. Some of my colleagues found parking around the area but they live here so much more familiar. They suggested to me to not have a car. The meeting space I was in was on the 12th floor and it was a few large meeting spots and some smaller offices that are rented out to different businesses. There's a wellness room and a business center with stationeries. I'm assuming every floor is different. Mine had some color to it. Plants, paintings, art etc. It felt a bit homier than what a generic office would look like. The people were chill too. Good spot. Decent value. Would host a meeting here again!

Based upon these criteria, I give this event 5 stars based upon :…read more- the ability to meetup & network , - service (mobile bar &Happy Hour) , - site/location (Embarcadero Center) , - value Embarcadero Center Presents Summer Happy Hour Wednesday, July 31 | 4-6pm Urban Patio, Three Embarcadero Center 1) https://embarcaderocenter.com/bar-car-at-embarcadero-center/ 2) https://dothebay.com/events/2024/7/31/summer-happy-hour-at-embarcadero-center-tickets-7-31?fbclid=IwY2xjawEXbtBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQgCExw7wiM5iKRdS0l0itlSr2cAOUW1NDf1kh8GpXP6fZO-iJtpKmDRcA_aem_Rzn27kTXStVBBRFJUEJoLQ

Ignore this review if you like to spend a lot of time on skin care, nails, yoga, & buying flowers…read more The local uniform for women is LuluLemon & water bottles, don't forget to wear your blonde hair in a ponytail! Yep, it's a thing. I end up here if I find a parking space & want to have some avocado toast, (talking to you Avotoasty), & read a newspaper. I'd feel too guilty spending the day with the table hogging, laptop slingers nursing one cup of coffee. This isn't supporting local biz people. And to prove my point, Union St has more shuttered shops than most neighborhoods. Instead of taking up cafe tables, buy some time at Neon, an awesome community building space to get your work done. Hey, free coffee! Obviously, this hood isn't my thing, so if you're a part of the demographic, 5 stars for you.

Quaint Neighborhood with cute cafes and restaurants right on the periphery of SF- a 5 minute drive…read moreto GG Bridge. Try exceptional European Datone shoes, Telva Turkish Cafe for treats or Noa Pure Bath Shop- they also have one in Paris! or Rose's Cafe, or Danielle's boutique for a splurge- this is a spectacular place.

The few times that I've come here were for Love Live events (as my bf is a huge fan). This place…read morehas always been very clean and accommodating for events (especially getting Pocky/Hello Panda/Choco Shroom treats before/after the showing). Parking isn't too bad as there is the lot under Japantown, but if you want to try street... good luck :) For the movie theater on the basement level, it is very clean and the seats are pretty comfortable - no food/drinks allowed into the theater (water for sure is though). The lighting is very mild and I just love how the walls are decorate to incorporate the lights with the decor. One of the two things I dislike is the lack of ventilation and no cell reception in the theater. It gets really muggy and I usually have to take a break outside around the 2 hour mark for some fresh air. There was once that I felt a slight breeze but it still wasn't enough - the air was still stale and didn't smell quite nice. Final Thoughts: As I've only been here for the theater, I definitely want to try the cafe and explore the place a bit more some other time. I'm pretty sure my bf will be more than excited for another Love Live event (I'll probably wait at Japantown or explore the other levels though).

If this fashion-forward Japanese trifecta of cafe, shopping mall and art gallery is for New People,…read morewhat is left for us Old People? A half-eaten egg salad sandwich at Benkyodo? Discounted plastic containers at Daiso? I think Little Kitty became a Harajuku girl and threw up in here. The four-floor complex strikes me as half kitsch, half mod, and full-on J-Pop. It's enough to make me feel like a geezer in a Yasujiro Ozu film quietly disappointed in my grandchildren. None of the set-up here surprised me since I came here with my friend Maggie for a Yelp Elite event when it first opened in September 2009. I was so overwhelmed by all the manga, anime and Harajuku fashion that I thought I landed in a Gwen Stefani video. I ain't no Hollaback girl, but I do get peckish. A little Delica bento box and a cup of Blue Bottle might just do me if I get tired of the ramen at Sapporo-Ya. Otherwise I don't think I'll be buying a pair of those sneakers with the toe separation. So not me.

Parking tickets after spending 100s on small businesses and $7.50 on a 5 oz drip coffee is…read morecriminal you elitist trash. I've lived in the city my whole life, I've spent so much money in this area. I come here to work, host meetings, bring family. Fuck the fact that you want to earn more money. You've lost a lifelong customer with your stupid parking Nazis

There's a lot to like about this little shopping area: Laurel Village has a nice variety of stores…read moreand eateries and it has a pleasant feel, like a tidy Main Street. Located at the foot of monied Presidio Heights with its tree-lined streets, huge yet understated mansions (wealth whispers, darling), antiques and high-end retail shops, Laurel Village is pricey and caters primarily to people who value convenience and superior quality and aren't price sensitive. Even the hardware store is expensive and certainly the two grocery stores, Bryan's and Cal-Mart who've been there for decades. This isn't my usual price point yet if I want organic meat and chicken from Marin Farms or more specialty produce like frisée, I know Cal-Mart is going to have it. For prepared meals, there are a few spots like Artesano ("Latin comfort food", how yummy does that sound?), Beautifull! and other takeaway places like Noah's Bagel. Peppered with several bank branches (Wells, BofA, First Republic), a hardware store and retailers hitting the bullseye of thirty and forty-somethings (Papyrus, Chico's, Baby GAP), Laurel Village offers more than just the well-heeled consumer a reason to pull in. Plenty of metered parking out front and a large, private lot behind the shops.

This is just a review for the space itself. There's only like a handful of shops left here, but the…read moreoriginal architecture is still notably pretty. I came here many years back when it was a very lively place, but it is no longer this today. Maybe something new will come up, but will have to wait and see. There's plenty of two-seat dining tables to have lunch here and it still has public access, so you're welcome to walk through the main two floors. Security and cleaning staff are still very much visible at this center. Just zero shopping vibes unfortunately.

Crocker Galleria is such a nice spot in downtown SF! I love the open, airy vibe and the natural…read morelight from the glass ceiling, it feels relaxing just walking through. Great mix of cafés, local shops, and lunch spots. Super convenient if you're working or hanging out nearby!

I've been coming to Union square for years, and it never seems to get old. Right in the middle of…read moredowntown surrounded by big stores and busy streets, Union square just feels like a peaceful little spot where you can put a pause on the chaos of the city. The lawn is always green and beautiful, perfect for letting my fur baby run around and play (potty too) and you will always see people enjoying the space, stretched out reading or talking with friends or just soaking up the peaceful space. One of my favorite things about Union square is the art. The giant hearts are iconic in San Francisco and they're always being repainted and reimagined by different artists. So no matter how many times you come here, you will always see something new. I've seen so many versions over the years but I still stop to look at them every time I'm here because there is always something new to. The hearts the statues, the occasional pop-up installations or performances, the square always feels peaceful but alive. There is also always something going on. On my last visit here there were ping pong tables set up everywhere with people playing. I saw juggling classes being offered and arts programs for kids with people gathered around having a good time. There was a reading area and books brought in on carts. They even still had up there holiday backdrop that looks like it was put there just for people to use for the perfect insta shot. There are plenty of tables and benches scattered around so it's easy to grab a seat and stay a while. Even if you're just passing through and you need to rest your dogs for a few minutes, this is the perfect spot. I spent more than a few afternoons here people watching or enjoying a snack from the little stand nearby. It's really a great place to spend some time and a must do if you are in San Francisco. On the weekends you will find people trying to usher you onto bus tours or maybe sell you souvenirs, but you might also witness an event or see straight performers so you never really know what you're going to get. This is a place for visitors and locals with nice surroundings where you can really get a feel for and just to take in the city.

This is one of my favorite parts of San Francisco; the shopping is high-end. There is so much here…read moreto do and lots of restaurants to choose from. We always stay at St. Francis, a beautiful, perfect location. In winter, they have an ice skating rink and the big Christmas tree, a great holiday spot to get your Christmas celebrations started. As I said, the shopping is fierce! Cheers, my friends SYOY 04/01/26

Thanks to the fellow Yelper for the detailed instructions on how to reach this place!! I needed an…read moreemergency bathing suit because we wound up staying one extra night in San Francisco and the hotel, The Palace, still has an indoor pool and hot tub! We got up early and hiked the two blocks over to Macy's where, thanks to our detailed instructions to the "secret" bank of elevators, we ascended to the 8th Floor and the Backstage discount store. It was deserted so early in the morning, and while I did not find a bathing suit, I did find some work out garments that would perfectly suit the occasion (hot tub therapy), for only $15.00! Lots of kids clothing and basic apparel here, at excellent discount prices!

You cannot reach this place using the elevators near union Square. Find the hidden row of six…read moreelevators and choose the eighth floor. If you find yourself inside the Cheesecake Factory use the escalators to go down to the seventh floor and then use the previously mentioned elevators to come back up to the hidden area of the eight floor. Otherwise this place is like a very well maintained Nordstrom's Rack. They do sometimes have discounted designer items locked up like purses