19 cafe rooms in San Jose we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in San Jose | Cafe across every city.
Nirvana Soul Coffee ★ 4.5
SoFa District · 315 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
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.
Academic Coffee ★ 4.3
SoFa District · 499 S 2nd 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.
Roy's Station Coffee and Teas ★ 4.2
Japantown · 197 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112
Community cafe on the footprint of Grandpa Roy's Mobil station in Japantown, pouring Verve espresso and Satori organic teas with deep neighborhood ties.
Voyager Craft Coffee ★ 4.1
Downtown · 111 W St John St, Ste 100, San Jose, CA 95113
Downtown San Jose cafe with locally commissioned murals drawing latte inspiration from Bali, Manila, Santiago, and Tokyo through a creative seasonal menu.
Voltaire Coffee Roasters ★ 4.0
SoFa District · 360 S Market St, Ste 80, San Jose, CA 95113
Downtown San Jose roastery sourcing fair-trade beans from Bolivia, Ethiopia, and Kenya to brew nitro cold brew and single-origin pour-overs.
Philz Coffee ★ 3.8
Downtown · 118 Paseo de San Antonio Walk, San Jose, CA 95112
Home-city flagship of the brand that popularized pour-over coffee, hand-brewing customized blends from 30-plus bean varieties sourced from farms worldwide.
Hannah Coffee ★ 3.9
Alameda · 754 The Alameda, Ste 80, San Jose, CA 95126
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.
Moonwake Coffee Roasters ★ 4.4
West San Jose · 1412 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
Botanically-inspired roastery cafe with three live coffee trees, curated by a Q-Grader with single-origin pour-overs from Colombia and Ethiopia.
Coffee and Water Lab ★ 4.1
West San Jose · 603 Saratoga Ave, Ste 40, San Jose, CA 95129
Innovative roastery and alkaline water bar using a zero-emissions Bellwether roaster and mineral-infused water for precision pour-overs near Mitsuwa.
A.M. Craft ★ 4.0
Downtown · 481 E San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95112
Minimalist San Jose cafe near San Jose State with rotating drip flights and bar seating designed for chess, laptops, and long, unhurried morning sessions.
Con Azucar Cafe ★ 3.7
Downtown · 101 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
Colorful downtown Mexican San Jose cafe with vibrant murals, giant conchas, horchata lattes, cafe de olla, and a creative Duvalin-inspired espresso menu.
Spectra Coffee ★ 3.9
Communications Hill · 5353 Almaden Expy, Ste 52, San Jose, CA 95118
South San Jose roastery cafe weekly-roasting beans from Ethiopia, Colombia, and Brazil alongside banh mi sandwiches and artisan pastries in San Jose.
Crema Coffee Roasting Co. ★ 4.0
Rose Garden · 238 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126
Beloved Rose Garden family roastery famed for smooth horchata cold brew, Vietnamese iced coffee, and a devoted neighborhood following since 2010.
Chromatic Coffee ★ 4.4
Willow Glen · 460 Lincoln Ave, Ste 10, San Jose, CA 95126
Award-winning roastery in a converted packing shed near Willow Glen, light-roasting ethically sourced beans from Ethiopia and El Salvador since 2012.
Nirvana Soul - Dr. MLK Jr. Library ★ 4.1
Downtown · 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112
Nirvana Soul's library-adjacent outpost at King Library brings inclusive specialty coffee culture to SJSU with its signature dark Noir blend.
Crema Coffee Roasting - The Alameda ★ 3.8
Alameda · 1202 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
Cozy morning roastery cafe on the Alameda with house-roasted Arabica, strong pour-overs, and Vietnamese iced coffee in a warm neighborhood space.
Playback Coffee ★ 4.1
Downtown · 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110
Record store-themed cafe by Academic Coffee's founders in San Pedro Square, blending vinyl culture with single-origin espressos and seasonal lattes.
Nirvana Soul Coffee Express ★ 3.7
Downtown · 233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
Compact Nirvana Soul express window inside Hotel De Anza, serving quick-serve specialty espresso and house-roasted blends to downtown commuters.
Roy's Station Coffee and Teas ★ 4.3
Japantown · 197 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112
Roy's Station in San Jose's Japantown occupies a 1930s gas station shell, serving Verve Coffee and organic teas in a beloved community gathering space.