46 Best Cafes in San Jose

“The place is big and has a great selection. We tried the banana latte and it was amazing!! Not sure if it’s seasonal but it was sooo goood!! The parking for this building can be limited so just expect that but it definitely worth it! I also tried one of their pastries and it was deeeelicious!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Egg coffee 10/10 , must try!“

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

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“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“

“Great“

“Excellent Vietnamese and asian fusion food. Staff is very friendly and engaging. As long as it is not too busy, they would be happy to chat with you on a variety of topics. Fun place to hang out when there is a sports game on, or even to do some work outside of office. A variety of drink options too, and they are constantly upgrading their offerings.

Parking: Go around the Walgreens’s and get to the back of the building, there is a large lot there and can access the back door.“

“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 .“

“I had a wonderful experience here yesterday. Ceasar was so helpful and informative, all the while being patient and friendly. They have a great variety of drinks including rose and horchata. Their value beats Happy Lemon. Give this place a try, you won't regret it.“

“Loving these 7 Leaves Cafe!!! They got various Locations in the Bay Area. Great Authentic Refreshments Drinks, pastries, Macaroons, Ice creams, and Desserts. Great for this warm summer California Weathers!!!!! Spacious Indoor seatings area. Plenty of people stop by to Chills, Relax, and hangout on their Laptops. Nice place for any Gatherings. Many other shops in this plaza. Hello Spring Sunshines!!!!🌸🙃🌞2025“

“Brand-new place that is family-run. Food is quite good; we tried the Tuscan sandwich at $13.99 that had prosciutto, salami, and fresh mozzarella with arugula, tomato, pesto, and a nice dressing served on ciabatta. It was very good and the sandwich was a satisfying size. My GF had the pork banh mi. While the banh mi was good, the thing going for it was the cost and size compared to other sandwich places. I would say it is def better than Lee’s.

Ordering kiosks. Not a fan, but the one at Arôme is relatively straightforward because the menu isn’t unwieldy.

Wide variety of drinks and something for everyone.

We will be back!“

“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 :)“

“RECOMMENDED!!! This place is new. I came here 2 weeks ago to try the food here for the first time. Service was good by the owner and one waitress. They took the time to recommend me dishes and make sure checking if I liked the food. They have an $11.99 menu which consists of 6 items. We ordered: 1) Noodles Tofu w/ shrimp paste sauce platter (5/5) - This is all about the crispy tofu, fresh meat and veggies, and what seal them all together is the amazing sauce. 2) Pork Offal Porridge (5/5) - this is only $11.99. I’m not a hard core offal eater so if it’s not fresh and prepared well, I can’t eat it. But this place made it so clean and fresh, I ate everything. This is my #1 place to go for offal porridge. 3) Bread with steak combo pan (4/5) - I like it, the steak is better than a lot of places. 4.) Beef Stew egg noodles (4/5) - this is good and seasoning on point. I wish there was a little more meat. I got more tendon than meat. I like the kumquat salt and pepper to dip. 5) Rotisserie chicken with rice (?/5) - I ordered this togo for someone else to try. I asked her to let me know if it’s good. She called and said she liked it and was good. I would recommend this place. At least try their $11.99 menu. I don’t think this is offered anywhere. I’m coming back for the porridge and try other things on the menu.“

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

“Haven’t had the Boba yet! It’s being made. This review is for the outstanding service from LinhWho is by herself! Manning all of the orders coming in, preparing orders and walk ins ! Also, like the music they play, not too loud, nice vibe. A little dark inside but the charcoal and wood decor is very chill as if you’re just waking up from or to party on.“

“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!!“

“Delicious burgers and refreshing smoothies!“

“Been going there for years even before it was Lagos. The last owner retired and left it to her son and aft of going their for 15 years they have a new owner but the food didn't change neither did the service since they kept their employees. If that would change I'd be looking at a different spot.

Wheelchair accessibility: Very easy entrance“

“Amazing choice of ipas ! Always great service and the best atmosphere !“

“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“

“The strawberry cake was delicious!“

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

“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!“

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

“Phin Bar coffee is some of the best coffee I’ve ever had. I first found out about them when they came to an office event- and made iced phin coffee right in front of us. Ever since then, I’ve followed them on Instagram to find whenever they’re having flash sales. They are consistently excellent and very good at communicating with customers. Just follow their IG for when a new sale is happening! Or maybe book them for an office event. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Fruit Tea is amazing, the dirty tea is way too sweet“

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

“tea and snack are great!“

“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 🎤“

“Tried going to a restaurant across the street and they were closed. For lack of time, i decided ill try this place. Was greeted immediately. My only gripe was cash only, but we did zelle. Prices are fair. Sandwich was excellent. Id recommend.“

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

“Popped in today for coffee. I had a yummy latte and delicious homemade cookies. It was lovely to have a chat too and I’ll definitely be back xxx“

“Love the vintage feel of this place. My daughter had asked me to go there several times. Last day of school she got a brunch there and loved it

Kid-friendliness: Very attentive to children and a whole variety of food for them to pick“

“I recently stopped by SJSU to relive my collegiate memories and stumbled across La Lune. Hungry and wanting some caffeine, I went in to give this place a shot.Upon entering, I was pleasantly surprised with the warm greeting by every employee. While ordering, we all had a nice conversation and discovered the staff are fellow Spartans. Definitely feels like I'm amongst friends and just not a restaurant.As for the food? I had a double dose of strawberries: a strawberry crepe and strawberry matcha. Both pastry and drink have just the right amount of sweetness and are not overly sweet. No lingering aftertastes nor sugar overdose feeling, which is a very good thing!Before leaving, I chatted with the staff. The current owners recently acquired this establishment and are making adjustments and evolving their menu. I look forward to trying out more of La Lune's offerings and for more good times & conversation!“

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

“I am basing this rating on the flavors I ordered and the taste. I ordered from a kiosk so I did not have any interaction with the boba makers to make any comment about service. However, I can say the order came quickly.

I unfortunately did not take pics of the drinks itself but I ordered a few drinks. The Egg Cream, 0% sweet, extra shot, less ice. This drink still has sweetness to it which was probably the condensed milk. I also got a Vietnamese Coffee, 50% sweet, no ice. This drink was actually less sweet than the egg cream but also delicious. Lastly I ordered the Taro Latte, 0%, no ice. This was delicious. I am really into shots of coffee with a Ube milk tea or Ube cream.
The inside was cute. It has plenty of seating including couch seating and a neon sign.
I'll definitely visit another location if I run across one.

Parking: They have a large lot because other businesses are surrounding it. But if the place is packed, parking can be difficult“

“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’m just real happy I find this cafe…finally I have one at closer 2 home….before I used 2 gall the way from this same area 2 Tully or Monterey….seems like a very nice pace so far…the waitresses r all very lovely & so beautiful as well…I’ll definitely b going back & can consider this my new chill spot 4 sure…thank u 2 a who made this possible“

“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“