50 Best Cafes in San Jose

“GREAT garoto coffee...the espresso with foamy milk.. so smooth, not bitter nor too strong. The portuguese cheese and prosciutto sandwich was good but next time will not get it toasted as the cold cheese itself is wonderful! the Pasteis di nata are the best littleegg tarts as I found them to be a bit dry, but then again get another coffee! Owner was so friendly and the place adequate for being an older establishmen.“

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“su aroma , único q ka distingue“

“Americano Coffee is to dream for, possibly addictive. Love the food, it's where I take my friends. They love coming now, too.“

“Greeted warmly as i entered and met a friendly smile at the register. It was my 1st time at this location, Almaden, and very surprised by the great variety of offerings. I went with the portobello mushroom panini and tomato bisque soup. YUM YUM delicious 😋 Looking forward to coming back with my squad and trying different items. Come check this!“

“I recently got the Insomnia Latte and it tastes really good. The coffee flavor was nice and strong and I liked the sweetness of the coffee and matcha.

The cafe has nice vibes and they also had free lactaid when I was here, which was a nice touch.“

“They have the best breakfast. I always go here when I’m visiting my long time friends here.“

“My wife and I moved here after living in Latin America for years, and we were incredibly happy to discover an empanada shop that has such great flavors. Very authentic ingredients as well as some surprises like the Panzerotti. Their Mexican Mocha was also fantastic! Not overly sweet, which is so hard to find in a mocha. We literally haven't ordered anything here yet that wasn't delicious. Highly recommended!“

“Ordered for the office and everyone loved their sandwiches! Delicious food, very friendly service!“

“I got the breakfast burrito I thought it was great it filled me up they also gave my daughter up a humongous cookie for free really appreciate it I recommend this place for a good breakfast burrito“

“Drink is good allot of choice I recommend“

“Very great customer service. Bit standee in Berryessa station waiting for a car ride 30 min away. I called ahead to see if they were ok with me waiting with my dog and they said they were! Very thankful to be able to wait were it was nice and warm and accommodating. Got myself a honey latte and my partner a strawberry hibiscus tea.“

“tea and snack are great!“

“The strawberry cake was delicious!“

“Tried the chicken puffs and filter coffee at Chai and Coffee- both were really good! The puff was crispy, flaky, and nicely spiced, and the filter coffee was strong, smooth, and without sugar. A great spot for a quick snack. Will definitely be back to try more!“

“Very good Vietnamese food and drinks , the ban mi sandwiches here are very fresh and better than most ban mi places!
Good place watch sporting events
Please note that the waitresses wear skimpy “hooters” type outfits
Cash only last I checked“

“Didn’t want to go out for lunch so w stopped by this little place. There’s daily specials and they also have sandwiches and wraps. I ordered In the club, it’s a club sandwich. It had a lot of protein in it and was rather large and came with a bag of chips. It had ham, chicken, bacon, etc. Delicious! The staff are so nice too. It was around $15 for the sandwich and chips. I took half home.“

“I got a whisper crepe, coffee and some orange juice! It was super good! I consider coming back again! :)“

“Outstanding cafe at our building . Owners are caring , make excellent food, and great variety. fair pricing, especially for hand made fresh food. Enchilada day in my favorite. the 1 star review from reviewer B.S. is nonsense ( he gives 1 stars all the time, including 7-11 LOL) , this cafe is an amazing local resource.

Dietary restrictions: Owners are able to adjust for my diets.

Parking: Good ADA compliance, lots of parking in back ADA spots mostly not used.

Kid-friendliness: good informal location, plus atrium to run around in and restrooms nearby.

Wheelchair accessibility: lots of space, and ADA assisted doors on site .“

“Outstanding customer service with excellent dining. I highly recommend.“

“A delightful gem in the heart of͏ the city! This cafe exudes warmth and charm, from its cozy atmosphere to the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The baristas are not only skilled but also welcoming, ensuring each cup is crafted with care and precision. Five stars for consistently excellent coffee and exceptional service!!“

“Great“

“Got the super burritto and the shrimp cocktail...very delicious! A hint of sweetness, nice toastiness on the tortilla. The salsa with the chips had a nice smokey flavor and spiciness to it--spicy enough for my husband to need something to drink! The food is properly seasoned and not overly spicy which is great for a soft-mouth like me :)

The place was packed on a sunday at lunch time, a great sign that the food is good. The lady who helped us was friendly and understanding.

Mostly indoor seating but we sat at the one outside table under the umbrella.

Definitely recommend“

“Awesome coffee and service! Ill recommend it to everyone.“

“Vietnamese coffee shop owned by 2 sisters. 30+ years. Staffed by Vietnamese kids some who have poor english. They trying to make a living. First job and the only job if you don't have good English and have immigrant parents. Not easy. Support the local Asian economy. No nudity or funny biz like the other places. Lots of smoking and lotto.“

“great place to eat outdoors. under shades. great food“

“While I was walking by decided to stop at this spot. While entering, the vibes were right, DV’s Spot hit the nail on head, there are seats available. Not only was the service on another level the owner was super nice she made ordering extremely easy. The coffee and the matcha I ordered were out of this world. Couldn’t compare it to anything but super affordable and delicious.“

“Egg coffee 10/10 , must try!“

“Vietnamese Tylan Café is an amazing spot to unwind. The staff are incredibly friendly and provide excellent service. The VNS coffee is top-notch, and their Vietnamese sandwiches are good. The customers are polite and create a pleasant place . It’s a nice place to relax, play some lottery and the beautiful, welcoming staff ladies make the experience even more enjoyable. The owner are super friendly too Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great café and a relax time.“

“A great food 5 star 💫 service friendly highly recommended. ☝️“

“Probably the sweetest Lady with the best food made with quality ingredients. Everything from sandwiches, breakfast bagels, pizza slices, teriyaki chicken & rice to every snack and drink you can imagine in such a simple location if you havent tried it yet you've been missing out on a local Gem.“

“The only reason i’m writing this review is because of the service. I was pretty nervous to order something new so when i got an okinawa milk tea (D11) i realized my mistake. i had got it with fresh milk meaning the drink was almost entirely milk. However, as i told the cashier my conundrum, the cashier was still incredibly nice and welcoming. she offered to make me the okinawa roasted milk tea (D13) to replace the one i already ordered. and nail in the coffin was that the new drink is now one of my favorites. she was completely understanding and sweet and i’m definitely coming back!! <33“

“Great place to grab a cup of coffee. I am very partial to the Mexican mocha. The only thing I can think that would make it better is an open mic night 🎤“

“The first time I walked in, absolutely stunning. The decor, the food, all amazing. Their pandan waffles were thick and delicious (thank goodness for the buy three get one free deal), the boba was absolutely delicious, and the place gave a homey and calm atmosphere with wooden accents. 10/10, would go again :)“

“No complaints here! An unassuming little shop tucked away in a busy plaza. The staff here are friendly and quick. You can hear them juicing the sugarcane as you order. Very fresh and good quality nuoc mia (sugarcane juice).I also tried the pate chaud, which were $1.15 each. These were tasty! Very crispy puff pastry with a good amount of meat. The flavor is quite peppery and savory. I recommend!! They also accept Apple Pay :)“

“Our 1st time there and didn’t know what to order but everything was delicious, definitely will be back.“

“My Mom and I really enjoyed our drinks. Its cozy and welcoming inside. My Mom ordered a Vietnamese coffee 50% sweet, oatmilk. I ordered a Vietnamese coffee, 50% sweet, oatmilk, easy ice. They were absolutely delicious! The lady that helped us was very sweet and patient with my Mom's questions as we have never been there before. I cant wait to go back!“

“Delicious pastries!!! The boba drinks are soo good as well! 😍😍😍 can’t go wrong here“

“Delicious burgers and refreshing smoothies!“

“Not bad actually. Contractors get half off discount for 1 meal. Samsung personel employees gets 1 free meal.Guests pays full price for meals. They serve all sorts of food: burgers, salad bar, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Indian cuisines.Indoor and outdoor seating available as well.Guests are allowed, but must be escorted by staffs to enter.If I were to compare campuses like, Google's cafeteria and Intel's cafeteria, I would say, Samsung beats Intel on quality food and amount of space for seating. Google is overall bigger and better. I'd like to visit other campuses to make more comparisons“

“Ordered on line. Love the egg coffee! Got one for my daughter and she loved it too.
Also ordered the banh mi and caprese sandwiches. Both were excellent in preparation and taste and ingredients. I like to say “it’s made with love”. You can tell they take pride in everything they prepare.

We will definitely be returning!“

“We passed this boba shop for years when we were in the mall. My wife and I got a basic Milt Tea with Boba and it was pretty good. Though there were a good number of other customers there, the staff did a great job on getting the drinks out quickly. They have a pretty extensive selection of drinks and other treats. There are a number of Boba drinks in the mall now and I could see myself coming back here when I am in the mall but I would not come to the mall just to get a drink here.“

“Visiting from Vancouver and on the hunt for some good matcha! This place is amazing!! We got the earl grey and strawberry matcha. 10/10😋 the strawberry purée wasn’t overpowering and the perfect sweetness, early grey gave such a nice sweet kick to the matcha & the matcha itself is great quality. Highly recommend! Everyone at the cafe are so nice and welcoming too🥰“

“This 7 Leaves location is pretty close to me, so I occasionally stop by!

Hanh is extremely friendly and helpful. I've seen her a few times when I stop by.

I've ordered:
-japanese matcha soy tea $5.75, similar to starbucks matcha latte
-thai tea with boba $6.15
-pistachio macaraon $2.25

I personally drink the matcha one...definitely on the sweeter side. Also the boba can definitely be a bit hit or miss...so buyer beware!

Usually easy parking in the plaza...could be busy during peak hours.

Some seating inside!“

“Always fast service and friendly staff. Best boba in town!!“

“Looks like a regular house from afar but it’s cool boba shop. Friendly people. 😊“

“Biscuits and gravy is awesome a must order chicken fried steak tender and velvety gravy delicious food breakfast or lunch this is a good restaurant food tastes like it's homemade staff friendly and outdoor seating for dogs beautiful outdoor area“