Academic Coffee ★ 4.3
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
Nirvana Soul Coffee is a cafe in Sofa District, San Jose.
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.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 315 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
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
Downtown San Jose roastery sourcing fair-trade beans from Bolivia, Ethiopia, and Kenya to brew nitro cold brew and single-origin pour-overs.
Signature drink: Nutella mocha
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
Downtown San Jose roastery sourcing fair-trade beans from Bolivia, Ethiopia, and Kenya to brew nitro cold brew and single-origin pour-overs.
Signature drink: Nutella mocha
Home-city flagship of the brand that popularized pour-over coffee, hand-brewing customized blends from 30-plus bean varieties sourced from farms worldwide.
Signature drink: Iced Mint Mojito
Woman-owned Alameda cafe open at 06:00, celebrated for house-roasted espresso and the A-A-Ron cinnamon latte that keeps regulars coming back daily.
Signature drink: A-A-Ron cinnamon latte