15 Best Cafes in Santa Clara

“This Cafe is absolutely amazing! Kenny is just so happy to have anyone here! He takes pictures of every customer, he is kind and the food is delicious and filling. We just happened upon it, and we are so happy we did! Thank you Kenny! 😁😁😁😁❤️🤍💙“

“My nephew and I stopped by after visiting SCU yesterday. It was a perfect day to get boba so we came here

Prices are similar to any boba place but the owner or workers here were super nice.
We ordered gyoza, taro milk tea, and brown sugar milk tea. We didn't know the drinks already came with a boba and my nephew added boba to his drink thinking it didn't have it. The worker or maybe the owner, just super sized my nephew's drink.
We were happy they did that.
I like honesty and that was much appreciated.
Will definitely come again since i work nearby.“

“This is the best place. Recommend to come and try all the drinks.“

“Great service, the man at the front was very personable and hospitable. Gave us great service and a great portion size for the price. I had the Korean spicy pork which gave me nostalgia of having it back home. Really tasty and rich. My coworker had the hot punch sandwich which he enjoyed he definitely wants to try a more special sandwich next time. Overall great time, good food, and good portions.“

“I study here :) and it is quiet and not too many crowd here today.“

“This review is for the Apple fritter I had today. It was quite possibly the freshest and fluffiest one I’ve ever had and I’ve had many! It wasn’t oily at all either :-) I’ll be back. Sadly I finished the donut before taking a photo.“

“I went in around the afternoon and was greeted by a very sweet lady. I’m pretty sure she was the owner of the shop. I decided to get the Kona Coffee Frappe and it was amazing, i think the coffee is her specialty :) she also gave my brother and i two tasty donuts. i recommend!“

“Fresh and fabulous ❣️ Worth the wait, for sure😋“

“Hoda Asfari left a bad review, dont listen to her complaining. She is just ungrateful and impatient. If anything, it’s all underpriced. Sandwiches are $10 and comes with chips. The way she is writing is like a privileged brat. Great staff and excellent food. They are very nice people and owners. I especially enjoy the spicy chicken sandwich and add avocado to it.Our community overwhelms them sometimes so we must have patience and show respect.“

“Chicken and turkey dishes are yummy“

“Pretty average hotel. Giving it 4 stars given it included breakfast and happy hour. The bartenders and omlette maker were excellent and friendly. Other breakfast staff seemed less than thrilled to be there but overall went about their tasks and kept out of guests way. The rooms could definitely use some updating and the layout was quite awkward being right next to the stairwell. The room felt cramped and the bathroom small to maneuver in. Not sure if all rooms were that way but I'd suggest a different room. The hotel was reasonably close to some restaurants and easy enough to get around the area. Overall not a bad stay.“

“Good place to handout for people living nearby bay area“

“Cafe Big Mug is an absolute gem in San Jose—cozy vibes, modern aesthetic, and a menu that hits all the sweet spots (literally and figuratively). I stopped by recently and was seriously impressed with both the drinks and the desserts.

I ordered a mocha latte, matcha latte, and strawberry latte, and let me tell you—they were as beautiful as they were delicious. Each drink had its own unique flavor profile: the mocha was rich and chocolatey, the matcha was earthy and smooth without being too bitter, and the strawberry latte was perfectly sweet and creamy, with real fruit flavor.

For food, I tried the Nutella banana toast and honey bread toast—both were next-level good. The Nutella banana combo was warm and indulgent, and the honey bread toast? Fluffy, golden, and just the right amount of crispy on the edges. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, this place will absolutely deliver.

The cafe is also super aesthetic—a great spot to chill, study, or catch up with friends. Service was friendly and fast even though it got a little busy during peak hours.

Also, if you're curious to see the vibes and what I had, check out my video on TikTok at @kingrodism—I post foodie finds and travel gems all around the Bay and beyond.

Highly recommend Big Mug for anyone looking to treat themselves. Can’t wait to come back and try more!“