Initially, I was afraid to come here because of all the bad reviews. It was my first time taking…read morethe ferry from SF to Oakland, and I didn't have a Clipper card, so I had no choice but to buy an actual ticket. Before I approached, I expected to get chewed out or at least glared at. I've been here twice now with no issues. On my first visit, I got a guy who was really friendly and helpful. He got me my ticket, and even told me which direction to go to and which port I should look for, without me having to ask. The second time, I got a guy who seemed to be in training with the first guy guiding him. The trainee was able to get the job done without a problem. I usually don't give places like this a review, but I felt the need to write up a good one, so others won't be afraid to come here like I had been and give them a shot.

Unfortunately another less than stellar review for Bay Crossings in the Ferry Building. We stopped…read moreby to get a new Clipper card, and for a location that bills itself as "Clipper Customer Service", we were not helped the way one would expect. The clerk that was assisting customers was extemely rude and condesending. When we asked a question about transfering a remaining balance from one card to another, he said to contact customer service. Well...isn't that what he was supposed to be? There was another customer behind us that he started helping and when she asked a question, he was equally rude and condesending. I was really surprised a shop that caters to visitors as a tour infomation center would have someone working for them with such poor customer service. I thought that maybe the person was just having a bad day, but after seeing other feedback here, I think this is just the way this shop operates regularly.

City Lights is one of my favorite bookstores in San Francisco. There's something about wandering…read morethrough it that makes me feel like a kid again. With every twist and turn, another staircase or room appears, filled with books and entirely new worlds to discover. It always brings me back to the days I spent with my grandmother at our old library. We would sit together on the stairs and read to each other, completely content to spend hours surrounded by books. I think that's part of why City Lights feels so special to me--it brings back that same sense of curiosity, comfort, and excitement I felt with her. I rarely come here looking for one specific thing. The fun is wandering the shelves until a cover, title, or completely unexpected book catches my attention. Somehow I always leave with another story I can't wait to disappear into. There are bookstores you go to simply to buy a book, and then there are bookstores you experience. City Lights is the latter. It's a little piece of San Francisco that I hope never changes.

One of the neatest bookstores in the US. The Poetry room upstairs is wonderful. So much fun…read morehistory here to learn about. And this bookstores has some amazing staff book recommendations with little tags on the bookshelf telling you why they loved that book so much; found some great new finds that way. Dont forget to get your books stamped with their bookstores stamp on the way out!

#114-2016: "Hello…read moreeveryone, my name is Tania and I am a BOOKWORM" This is how I wish I could start every book club meeting I attend. Love for reading allows your mind to escape reality and submerge yourself into the world depicted by the writer (provided the story is written well). I have long learnt that my time us way too precious to waste it on reading something I am NOT attracted to. In the past, purchasing a book was an art (reading extracts wasn't always indicative), trying word-of-mouth was a perilous endeavor (some may like a book others find hideous). I have long welcomed the electronic selection (though I have realized there is nothing better than holding a real book in your hands and flipping through those pages). I have only recently discovered GOODREADS and I am ALREADY hooked. It provides me with new sources of books based on my likes and helps me avoid my dislikes. It also has a forum for other nerdies such as I am where I can jibber jabber about the latest Ken Follett (neverending) masterpiece or vehemently partake in the general dislike for 50 shades trilogy (and agonize over the new chapter written through the eyes of the predator... pardon me.. Mr Gray). Would I recommend visiting GOODREADS? Yes!!! But I would like to put up a disclaimer: once you are forever hooked please do NOT resent me for it!

If I could give Goodreads zero stars, I would…read more I started experiencing review-bombing on my book in February 2022. It was coming from TikTok users whom I never directly interacted with. The reviews on my works were obvious violations of guidelines, so I reported them and requested for Goodreads to remove my works, which I own under title 17 of the United States Code. They never responded nor addressed those reviews. I experienced it again with my new release, which was never submitted by me on Goodreads. This time, the reviews were even more harmful. I contacted support again and my readers attempted to help me. Their reviews (genuine and detailed) were removed but the trolls were never addressed. I just sent a cease and desist letter to their headquarters, and I will take further legal actions to protect my works but it is appalling that a company can operate with such business practices. I invite any author who was targeted to review them, stand against them and take actions to hold them accountable.

I am so glad they run specials. I am in San Francisco alot, just not all the time. Unlike most, so…read morecalled local papers, the Chronicle actually has well written local news. I can find restaurants that are well rated AT MY PRICE POINT. Then I can further research on YELP to see if they are reachable on MUNI, BART with a short walk. I had no idea until the Chronicle that I could take a attractive ferry ride with my Clipper discount. Local news is well covered, far better than local television. Even the obits are enjoyable giving you insight into ordinary people from the bay area who have led interesting lives. I like the Chronicle.

Updated review. Last month I received my credit card statement that the San Francisco Chronicle…read morecharged me $39 for a newspaper subscription. I had to call the credit card company to dispute the charge. Why? I have canceled the subscription several years ago. I haven't received their newspaper after that cancelation. To this date, no newspaper has been delivered to my home. The credit card company sent me a letter, notifying me that the $39 has been credited to my account. Yesterday I received an invoice from the San Francisco Chronicle wanting to charge me $76 with a new paid through date of June 28, 2026. Okay, I don't know why they want to sweat on me for $76 since I did not ask for a renewal subscription and there is no newspaper delivered to my home. I don't want the damn newspaper even if it were free. I will have to call their number (415 777-7000) to pick a bone with them. It looks like they are trying to prey on a senior citizen with their nonsense. Enough said!

Best news source I've ever found. The phone app is great because you can listen to all of the…read morearticles. I listen to articles im walking or commuting to work. Wonderful news, wonderful app. I suppose the only downside is you have to pay for a subscription in age full of free news. But its well worth the cost. Sometimes, you really get what you pay for.

While the Economist is a great source of news, they have increased their subscription rate far in…read moreexcess of inflation and have now decided to have their print subscription customers pay for the Economist to advertise itself (they substituted extracts from their 1873 magazine in the July 27th double edition in place of mailing out the August 3rd edition).

If you are looking at this yelp page because you're having issues getting your paper delivered,…read moreeither ask the support line to escalate you to a delivery manager or just call The Chronicle - they handle the delivery. Had some issues getting my paper delivered to my weird apartment complex but they sorted it out for me. As to the times itself, it's professional journalism. Read it and decide for yourself. I like this paper, especially science times and the cooking section. Picking up the times and reading it on the porch at sunrise is a highlight of my day.

Subscribe to their print newspaper delivery at your own risk. They will offer a very attractively…read morelow intro rate. Then after a year they'll jack up the rate to more than double. There is no one that answers the phone should you encounter any issues. Years ago there was at least somebody picking up the phone albeit with hit or miss 'customer service' given. But now it's just via chat and not by a human just AI which is equal to zero help whatsoever. If there is a delivery problem you have to go online and select from a few reasons. If you choose a credit it will not be accurate (it'll be less than you should be given). The delivery person didn't deliver your newspaper? Too bad if you request redelivery as it never happens.

I really enjoy reading this paper. Copies are put in my mail room every month and I enjoy reading…read moreabout local news, updates, and functions going on around town. People should be a little nicer about it, as they don't put anyone down, just show how much fun and exciting life is. With so many problems in the world, it is nice just to read about local attributes. They also have a cute office.

I used to pick up this mag-rag to look at all the pretty shiny people in their happy gowns and…read morecostumes and think - gosh, they really live for this stuff. Then one day I get a call, and someone I know points out the fact that I'm in there! HA! Imagine that!? Guess this means I'm now legit. :) Either that or it's just great to be yourself.

To echo the sentiments of Nish, I feel a tad biased as well since Hyphen has kindly allowed me to…read morehelp volunteer for them, but I enjoyed their content way before I plucked up the courage to ask to help out. It's nice to see a magazine run by a group of volunteers that is focused on covering interesting facts, news, and events - and not so hung up on beating the "We're ASIAN AMERICAN, feel our PAIN" issue to death. They sponsor cool events, encourage writers, and provide fun tidbits. Ever wonder what an ear picker is? Read Hyphen and find out. :)

i knew people involved with hyphen since it's inception in 2003, and have volunteered* with them…read moreoff an on since 2005, and five stars do they deserve! hyphen is all about the culture of asian america, grassroots-style. while they focus on the magazine, they also host awesome events like mr. hyphen! i think the best description of it is one they wrote themselves: "Like its readers, Hyphen is many things--cool librarian, shy musician, dorky hipster, cute techie. Like Asian America, its interests are varied--politics, art, health, music. Much like the hyphen connects words and concepts, Hyphen magazine connects readers with Asian America as it happens." word y'all! * hyphen is COMPLETELY volunteer run!

I've purchased an Entertainment Weekly subscription twice through two different avenues and each…read moretime have only received one magazine issue. The first time I ordered it through Amazon.com and received the October 2021 copy and no other copies came. I recently ordered again through Publisher's Clearing House and once again only I received my first issue which is April 2022 but nothing afterwards. May is coming to a close and no new issues have come. What the heck is going on with this company. Why are they short changing customers. I don't understand. Someone from their camp reached out and said that they would replace the subscription with People magazine which is nice but I still wonder what is going on. I've bought subscription in the past without any issues. So sad!

For printed news media and editorials, this publsher / broadcaster is the best, and has been for a…read morelong time. Really good media products while greatly serving the reading public. You can pick up TIME magazine from some time ago and at least some of what is in there editorial - wise and otherwise will have a current application.