50 Best Coffee Shops 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!!“

“Great location and friendly staff. Nice seating option with tables, a high bar, and outside seating. I’ve ordered simple black “quick pour” coffees and croissants. Croissant are not always warm, coffee is consistent in flavor and taste. Pastries are baked daily in SF and delivered fresh.“

“come with family and enjoy“

“Just walked in randomly from one of my walks. This space is really tiny, but cozy. When I walked, then it was really empty, and I was only customer. I wasn’t feeling like coffee, so I got the drink with mango and Boba and coconut milk. It was thick and tasty and very rich. I also got the banana bread to go with it and it was an okay banana bread. Nothing special. I wouldn’t probably come here to have a cafe experience, but rather to just get coffee on the go.“

“Friday open mic is great way to end a hectic week.“

“Some of the best flavored lattes I've ever had and this is coming from a big coffee drinker! I ordered the seasonal corn latte today and enjoyed the corn shaped gummy that came with my latte. The latte itself didn't have a strong taste of corn, so the gummy helped enhance that flavor. However, the latte was very well made. I ordered it with oat milk and it was rich, not too acidic, not sour, not sugary, well-balanced, nutty, with no bitterness or unpleasant aftertaste. There is a very drinkable quality about their lattes and reminds me of a butter cookie secretly made with a bit of coconut oil (the lattes here have a secret ingredient for sure). Looking forward to trying the black sesame flavor next!“

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

“Amazing coffee and everyone who works there is beyond lovely! It’s a family favourite!“

“good coffee good service etc 😘“

“Nice little coffee shop right after leaving the airport . Less than 15 minutes away not so busy early morning . Service was great and the vibes were too . Plenty of seating . Got a flat white and Viennese coffee with a croissant . Everything was good - really enjoyed the Viennese coffee just wish they made their own whip cream in house instead of the store bought - otherwise decent spot !“

“Awesome coffee and tea! Fast and Friendly service 💕❤️“

“Loving all the food and clean place“

“Egg coffee 10/10 , must try!“

“Mmmf, mmmf. Orange cardamom and Valrhona chocolate chip cookies. Oh, and coffee.“

“Breakfast Plate, Green Smoothie!“

“compared to other places with matcha drinks, Acha is the only one that isn't greedy with the amount of matcha they put in. and it's sweetness levels are better than other places like Izumi matcha and teaspoon.
the lychee drink is fire too!“

“The very friendly barista helped me understand the menu! The Mexican-inspired drinks were so fun and unique. I ended up going with a Duvalin latte with oat milk and it was delicious! Definitely give this place a try if you're sick of your everyday coffee options. The drinks are full of sugar but make a good treat.“

“Donuts and breakfast sandwiches are fresh and delicious! The staff is warm and welcoming. The location is perfectly located on the corner so it is easy to find with plenty of nearby street parking. They have cute indoor decor, plants, and booths if you wish to eat inside. There's a cute park across the street too if you want to enjoy your breakfast outside on a pretty day. I love this spot 🎊“

“The staff were so friendly. As a student group from the University of Northern Colorado. We appreciated their kindness and great drinks.“

“love the staff, coffee, non gmo milk and miss my pals I hung with moved down south.“

“Rush to buy their breakfast for the first time. The taste is very good. Can go to try😁“

“I popped into the Cupertino location as I was visiting my son in the valley for a week. I’m an author and suggested to Billy the manager that I have a book signing and he was enthusiastic. I did have the book signing. It went very well. I sold some books people had fun and I had met so many nice people. I will definitely be back there when I’m in the valley.“

“Finally got around to trying this place, and I love it! I've been looking for a small business to replace Starbucks and Jamba. So far, I've loved everything I've ordered. Their smoothies taste fresh, natural, and delicious and manage to balance the different flavors really well. I personally love the Passion Paradise. Their ham and swiss croissant and meat pies are also amazing. Looking forward to trying their banh mi sandwiches next, along with more of their amazing pastries! Parking lot is huge, by the way, so you'll never have any issues there.“

“Spectra is a cute little coffee shop that serves amazing espresso, drinks, food, and sweets. I always get the dir/tea with an extra shot and it always hits the spot. They offer creative seasonal drinks and other non-coffee beverages. Spectra also serves food like waffles and banh mi with a variety of meats, toppings, and flavors. Occasionally they have a baker drop off baked goods! Service is very friendly and fast even when the coffee shop is busy. The place is often crowded and because it's small it can be hard to get a seat. Luckily they also have outdoor seating. Overall this is probably the best place to get a treat and coffee in the plaza.“

“super atención!! Super limpio y sobre todo la comida DELICIO S A!!“

“Yummmmy“

“I live across the street and used to go here all the time when they first opened - just stopped by today for a coffee - got an Americano - Super Good Coffee!! Will go back and try the Persian Pizza“

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

“Best coffee ever! Open till 2pm“

“So glad we finally got to try this place out! They have shave ice, smoothies, coffee, halo-halo & snacks too. The workers were very friendly and the place was clean. There was also some Hawaii merch for purchase. I can’t comment on the water service but the shave ice and iced coffee were devoured by my family! I had to take a star off because they do have weird hours. We will be back!“

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“Best coffee in town And they’re pastries is excellent nice atmosphere of the people are great“

“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!“

“a great snack time and place to go, enjoy it😀😆😎“

“They have delicious boba drinks.“

“I ordered a tray of grilled shrimp fried rice here. When I came to pick up the order, I received a hot tray of rice with full sauce. After my party ended, I received many compliments for PHO ENJOY's "grilled shrimp fried rice". Thank you guys.“

“I just have to say that I had the most wonderful service at Starbucks this morning. I have been coming in consistently to get my iced vanilla latte and breakfast sandwiches this past week and between yesterday and today, I had to replace my debit card due to suspicious activity. I was issued a temporary card which doesn’t include the chip and upon ordering my usual order, my card was not being accepted. I didn’t realize that it didn’t have a chip until it was too late, and we tried other options to accept it, but it wouldn’t work.

My barista was Blair, and he had consistently seen me coming in over the course of the past week as well. He was so sweet and kind, and as I’m scrambling to figure out what else I can do, he actually covered my coffee and sandwiches. I was absolutely shocked and replied to him, “Seriously? Omg, are you sure?” it was so unexpected and it was incredibly gracious of him to do that for someone.

I really enjoy coming to this particular Starbucks because it is all inclusive and filled with diverse people who really do care and pay attention to their customers. I always see regulars coming in with big smiles and the social interactions are always positive. I know this isn’t relative for every location , and there are Starbucks on every corner in the city, but this is certainly one that takes the cake for me and will always appreciate the team who works there.“

“If you come to Roam Bean Coffee and you don't know what to choose, Egg Coffee is also a correct choice, believe me you will not be disappointed 😍“

“This place is awesome! Every visit here has been a treat. The staff is so friendly, and the vibe is incredibly welcoming with plenty of seating options both indoors and outside. It’s perfectly located right in the heart of Willow Glen, which makes it an easy stop anytime you’re out and about. Their coffee selection is top-notch, and the bakery items are just delicious! Perfect spot to fuel up before getting on with your day. Highly recommend stopping by—this place will definitely become your go-to!“

“It's a nice place to have coffee, chitchat with friends in the open, work from there while having coffee/snacks. I enjoyed sitting there in a pollution free environment till the order was ready.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to move.“

“We stopped by here to grab some donuts and breakfast sandwiches. We got custard filled chocolate glazed donut, raspberry jelly donut, roasted beef sandwich, and turkey and egg sandwich. The lady working the counter was very friendly and nice. She gave us free glazed donut. The donuts and croissant were very delicious… right amount of sweetness and good texture.

The place itself is quite run down with old faded exterior and interior. So good place for takeout.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is wheelchair accessible“

“A great coffee shop stop for employees and visitors. Service is warm and welcoming, this is our routine stop every morning.

They have a great selection of classic hot and iced drinks with select pastries.

Highly recommend for anyone to check this place out if you are in Good Samaritan.“

“Always tasty. We usually get one veggie and one meat special.“

“Very delicious food and nice place“

“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.“

“Very nice people, fresh bagels, different types,“

“The person who helped us was very helpful and welcoming. His friendly attitude made us feel welcomed. The donuts at 7pm were fresh and a large selection to choose from. Not crowded at 7pm. Shop was clean. Prices were reasonable and much better than some other overpriced places.“

“The best of the best boba ❤️“

“It was good. We went right as they opened and they were quick to get to us. The food was not super seasoned, i felt like i had to put a lot of salt to bring out flavors and because we went when it opened, a lot of the options we wanted were still frozen. The waiters were nice and accommodating, think it’ll be better a bit after they open.“