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February 2024 by Rachel Wu
It’s an OK outdoor shopping mall. There are not many stores there; it has a couple of good restaurants and an outdoor play area for kids. Parking is abundant and free.
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January 2024 by Dylan Waldnet
Nice little mall type area. I wish we had something like this where I lived. It had ice skating, lots of cool shops, boba, and a beautiful center. Everything was pretty pricey but it was a nice place to window shop and have a drink.
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January 2024 by Brian V.
4++ A lively retail center that pretty much acts as San Ramon's de facto 'downtown' area. You'll find a good variety or selection of higher end retail stores, recognizable restaurants/ eateries, a movie theater and fun experiences - both temporary and permanent for the whole family. I find myself coming here pretty much every time I visit family in the area. I grew up in the area and there really wasn't anything like this in the area. Now, anytime I want to grab food, coffee, dessert, or even a beer (a brewery I'm fond of is located here), it's just so convenient. Even when I want to hang out with my brother's dog. This place is outdoors so it's also dog friendly. Just keep in mind it could get really crowded and with other dogs. I actually worked in the retail real estate industry for a very long time. In terms of design, I would say this place is straight forward and pretty easy to navigate (it is one large lot/ block). I've been in and seen centers that are like mazes. Tenant mix is good and the lively crowds is evidence that people love coming here. I kinda wondered why the average score wasn't higher so I looked at a few other reviews. One in particular where a person probably works close by so they check in here often gaining the 'duke' title and pulling rank by changing their score from really high to really low because of a change in valet parking prices? Like wut? LoL. That's wild, lol. I've never used valet to park here so I guess I can't speak to the effect the price change has on my temperament I guess. Parking is pretty standard for a center like this. Any busy retail center is going to make the parking situation a little stressful. When it gets really crowded, you may have to park further away and since it's by a business park, that could be challenging.
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December 2023 by Praxitilies
Parking is absolutely atrocious. We waisted an hour looking for parking and eventually gave up because we missed our reservation. What is the point of a multi story parking structure if they close it and say lot full, when the parking space available sign said there was plenty of parking? Don't have food stalls and a ice rink if your parking is so bad
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December 2023 by DeAnn J Simpson
Parking is horrific. My why my credit union would choose this location with no ATM parking is beyond me
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December 2023 by Kim Nguyen
San Ramon wants and needs this family friendly facility with hip eats to boost❤️
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December 2023 by Connie M.
I guess this center is considered downtown San Ramon? It's a newer building with a very central design. All of the restaurants and shops wrap around the center.I'm seeing a lot more chains and mainstream stores in the center, not much mom and pop kind of places, maybe because rent here seems silly expensive. It's got Dumpling Time, Roam Burgers, Maragume, Mendocino Farms, Salt and straw, Starbucks, Peets, Athleta, Anthropologie albeit a small one, Madewell, Nike, Sephora, and a brewery. It's nice when you want to come hang out, walk the doggie, and have your kids bounce around but something about this place doesn't feel warm, maybe it's the steel looking beams and coloring? The food can get pricey as most of it is sit down places but overall it's a nice place to be if you want to bring a family and have them pick where they want to eat.
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November 2023 by Kimball L.
There are good restaurants and plenty of social activity at the mall. Across the street are the convenience stores that add to the shopping convenience.
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November 2023 by Erin J.
What an awesome transformation of a dull office area to a lively retail and restaurant space. Even a very busy farmers market. Young and with the right mix of stores. Way to go San Ramon!
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November 2023 by Cyndi C.
It's a big rectangular space with a lot of children's classes and activities upstairs. The water or steam area for kids downstairs is cool. The design overall is modern. Considering the amount of space there weren't that many stores because each store is quite spacious. There are several bar restaurants, I imagine quite happening in the evenings. Farmers market on weekends in the parking lot. Bonus points for having a Philz.
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October 2023 by Alex Leon
Very nice place. Calm. Lots of shops. Movie theater.
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October 2023 by Khanh Nguyen
Great place to hang out and people watch every week. My favorite places to eat/drink/shop are Miette, Bamboo Sushi, Optical Illusions, and Salt & Straw.
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October 2023 by Frances Calsadillas
Parking sucks and people are way too aggressive in the parking structure, but once you get in, its a great place to hang out. I grabbed some iced coffee at Philz, bought a pair of designer sunglasses from Optical Illusions, new makeup at Sephora, just people watched for a couple of hours. This shopping center is on my weekly rotation.
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October 2023 by Frances n.
10/2023: still not feeling better to come to the Bishop Ranch Center. Food choices are only OK, but parking has gotten worse, almost always have to go to the roof to find parking, then you have to walk down, easily 10-15 minutes extra time if you are hungry. Not to mention the street from Bollinger moves slowly into this mall. If you are in a hurry do not come here. It will help you "kill time" but not in a good way.
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October 2023 by Jose P.
I had the worst experience at City Center today. I was calling the reception all day to find out if the movie theater was open and no one was answering the phone. I drove down to City Center and the manager was so rude to me. It is so sad for people that we live in San Ramon that was that we have to argue with people that they really don't have class. It is not just them is the entire city center. The information regarding the time of the stores are incorrect. They said they close at seven some of the locations are close to 6PM. I rather drive 20 more minutes and go all the way to Walnut Creek, where all the information is correct and they do have great customer service. I will never come back to City Center
