Playback Coffee ★ 4.1
Record store-themed cafe by Academic Coffee's founders in San Pedro Square, blending vinyl culture with single-origin espressos and seasonal lattes.
Signature drink: Honey matcha latte
Crema Coffee Roasting - The Alameda is a cafe in Alameda, San Jose.
Cozy morning roastery cafe on the Alameda with house-roasted Arabica, strong pour-overs, and Vietnamese iced coffee in a warm neighborhood space.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 1202 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
Record store-themed cafe by Academic Coffee's founders in San Pedro Square, blending vinyl culture with single-origin espressos and seasonal lattes.
Signature drink: Honey matcha latte
Compact Nirvana Soul express window inside Hotel De Anza, serving quick-serve specialty espresso and house-roasted blends to downtown commuters.
Signature drink: Querocoto single-origin espresso
Black women-owned SoFa cafe roasting its own beans on a Loring Smart Roaster, hosting weekly open mics and art events in a vibrant pink-trimmed space.
Signature drink: Simpatica latte
Husband-and-wife micro-roastery and matcha boutique in the SoFa arts corridor, known for Asian-inspired seasonal drinks and single-origin espressos.
Signature drink: Pandan latte
Community cafe on the footprint of Grandpa Roy's Mobil station in Japantown, pouring Verve espresso and Satori organic teas with deep neighborhood ties.
Signature drink: Satori single-origin tea latte
Downtown San Jose cafe with locally commissioned murals drawing latte inspiration from Bali, Manila, Santiago, and Tokyo through a creative seasonal menu.
Signature drink: The Tokyo destination latte