50 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose

“come with family and enjoy“

“I was really excited to visit this shop after watching their YouTube videos. You can clearly see how much passion they have for coffee and how committed they are to supporting the community, which is what made me want to come in.
I stopped by on a Monday to buy a bag of whole beans to brew at home. I asked for a recommendation and mentioned I was planning to do pour-overs. I was also trying to find something that was not fruity and leaned more bold, since I have had light, fruity coffees in the past that were not my preference.
I was recommended a Flower Child coffee, which turned out to be very light and fruit-forward. While it was not the right fit for my personal taste, it was clearly a high-quality coffee and I can see why someone who enjoys floral and fruity profiles would really love it.
I think this shop shines in the quality of their beans and the care they put into sourcing. For customers who are still learning coffee terminology, a bit more guidance or clearer labeling could make the experience even better.
Overall, this is a great spot with knowledgeable people and a strong mission, and I definitely plan on coming back. Now that I know more about how to describe what I like, I am excited to try something else next time.“

“su aroma , único q ka distingue“

“Such a cozy little gem in San Jose. The coffee was rich and smooth, and the vibe was super chill😊“

“Loving all the food and clean place“

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

“Had an amazing experience at Big E Cafe! The empanadas were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked—crispy on the outside and packed with delicious fillings. You can really taste the care and authenticity in every bite. A special shout-out to Laura for her outstanding service. She was warm, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome from the moment we walked in. Her recommendations were spot-on and made our visit even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better service. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic Peruvian bite!“

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

“Just moved to the area and was hoping to find a good espresso. No joke, best coffee I've ever had! My partner & I were actually in disbelief of how great it is... So smooth, not too sweet, not bitter. Will definitely be making this my regular coffee spot!“

“Every drink I’ve tried here has been great. The seasonal menu keeps things fresh and interesting, so it never feels repetitive. The only downside is saying goodbye to favorites when the menu rotates. I’ll definitely miss the strawberry cheesecake latte, as well as the guava matcha and salted caramel latte.“

“Really loved this spot. The cafe is small but super cute. 😊“

“The Voltaire Coffee Shop— loveliest coffee shop on South Market in San Jose’s downtown! The avocado toast was incredible, and the iced matcha latte topped with foam was absolutely amazing. A perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great cup of coffee. ❤️“

“This place had all the vibes of the perfect donut shop, from the delicious donuts to the lovely atmosphere. Stopped by on break to grab an apple fritter, which was excellent, and the jelly filled options are also excellent. The shop owners were kind and inviting, and I highly recommend everyone stop by to try out their selection. (note: they are cash only, but there is an ATM on site)

Parking: Parking in San Francisco is either super easy or impossible, depending on how lucky you are.

Wheelchair accessibility: Super accessible, at street level and the sidewalk has ramps just in front of the building.“

“Networking, co-working, commercial interior design, and robot coffee & tea. Everything you need for your Sili Valley startup ? ! Jennifer and Miguel hosting“

“The first time I tried the cinnamon roll, a colleague purchased a variety of donuts to the team. The cinnamon roll was delicious, soft moist and buttery. But the next day I went early in the AM and bought the same cinnamon roll and glaze twist, it was very dry. Maybe less butter used this go around IDK, and I'm not telling anyone not to go, try it you may have better luck. That's my experience 👎🏾“

“I came in looking for a latte and ended up discovering a great spot. This was honestly one of the best lattes I’ve had in a while. You can tell they use quality ingredients, and there’s real care and passion behind the work. The person who made my latte did an amazing job. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and made with attention to detail. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended.“

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

“This is one of the few coffee shops that still put craft and care at the forefront of their coffee experience. It's a limited menu, but what they lack in extensive options they make up for with high quality beans, always roasted to perfection and serve, served with the utmost of care.“

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

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

“Yummmmy“

“Coffee that I had was very smooth. It was super busy though!“

“Thank you Con Azucar Cafe for blocking out an hour for our gym fam! We hosted a party bus for our gym families for christmas and our first stop was this cafe, due to the amount of people we had, the cafe kindly closed for us for an hour and we were so grateful!, considering we had many toddlers and children. They loved the giant Abuelita hot cocoa and the giant Gingerbread. It was the perfect treat! Clean restrooms, beautiful space, great service & good coffee!“

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“Best coffee ever! Open till 2pm“

“Acha is a decent spot to grab some coffee or boba (or both). They open nice and early, which is somewhat uncommon for places that offer boba. For me, sometimes I want a little something different with my morning coffee, so it's nice that I can come here for that.

The inside of the shop is pretty decent, but the general area and strip mall is a little questionable. Even with that, you can tell they are putting in a good amount of effort to try and make the shop feel nice.

Service was okay. A little slow, but not too bad all things considered. Could have been because I was there early. Your mileage may vary.“

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

“Cute cafe! Lots of seats! Conducive! But it got pretty packed because it’s in a very high traffic shopping square. The baristas were really nice, efficient, and they were jolly!

The flat white I ordered was served in a 12oz and should have been in a 6-8oz instead, BUT it still tasted fantastic. They used medium roast! The coffee was strong, had fruity/cherry and dark chocolate nuances!

The banana nut bread even after being heated, wad a but dry, good flavor, but texture wasnt as nice as I had wanted.

Still a decent cafe with specialty beans!“

“Breakfast Plate, Green Smoothie!“

“I love the Cafe Latte w/ Almond Milk and Earl Grey Latte w/ Almond Milk, very satisfied with the hot drinks.“

“Egg coffee 10/10 , must try!“

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

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

“Went here based on the reviews and I’m so glad I did! The storefront is small and unassuming with a no-fuss setup so the focus is entirely on the fantastic pastries. The danish of the day was strawberry passionfruit and oh my goodness, I wish I had gotten two! Highly recommend stopping in if you’re in the area!“

“Came for the water, stayed for the people. Leilani, John, and Carmen are so great to talk to and the Aloha they bring.

You can buy the water by the gallon, bring your own bottle. Or, sign up for a 100 or 200 gallon account. They know their regulars by name as you walk in.

They also offer a variety of drinks and cold items. The shave ice is classic and you can add the Hawaiian style with red beans and condensed milk if you'd like. But, I am very partial to their Halo-Halo, a Filipino dessert/merienda. It has all the jellies, beans, Ube halaya, and ice cream you'd want.“

“It was my second time coming here. I went with an older friend of mine from church. I tried the chai latte last time and the Thai iced tea today. Both times were great service. A very nice little shop, the lady there was very friendly. Both drinks were amazing. Would highly recommend this place, and there is some area to sit outside around the corner as well.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Can be busy on sundays but always worth the wait. Staff is very friendly attentive and quick, food is incredible and this is my go to for breakfast. Used to southern kitchen but they moved locations and changed the name but same staff and great food.“

“It’s a great little spot for amazing food and service! The couple that run the place were so so sweet and the food came out super quick. The food was delicious and we ended ordering more at the end to take home. Please give this place a try you won’t regret it!“

“I was very charmed by this local donut spot. It is an older establishment (so a little run down which honestly just added to the whole experience for me) but very affordable and clean. Good donuts (very generous raspberry filling), tasty breakfast sandwich, hot diner coffee, the sweetest lady behind the counter, and regulars who were happy to see each other.“

“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.“

“Keeps me fed and caffeinated while on deadline!! Much gratitude!“

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

“I placed an order (through 3rd party vendors) and got an exceptional customer service experience. Thank you so much! I would definitely recommend Izumi Matcha and will be returning again and again.“

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

“I checked out Casa Guzmania and it was a solid experience overall. The place has a relaxed, welcoming vibe that makes it easy to settle in. Service was friendly and kept things moving without any issues. The food came out fresh and full of flavor — you can tell they stay true to their style. Portions were good too, so it felt worth it. It’s the kind of spot you can count on for a casual meal without any hassle. I’d definitely go back again.“