Good Karma Fine Ales is a bar in Downtown, San Jose.
Good Karma Fine Ales is a Downtown San Jose craft beer bar with a strong vegan food menu, rotating indie ales and a dedicated HiFi listening setup.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Food program: Vegetarian and vegan food menu with HiFi music
Address: 37 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
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Signature drink: 30 rotating craft taps with 200-plus bottled and canned beer selections
Food: No kitchen; outside food welcome
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Signature drink: Oaxacan on the Beach and rotating seasonal originals
Food: Small plates and happy hour bites
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Signature drink: Bootlegger Whiskey Syndicate selections and a deep classic cocktail archive
Food: Light bar bites
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