Guidebook for San Jose

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Guidebook for San Jose

Food Scene

It's only available in the Bay Area. A local joint that serves high quality specialty sandwiches to die for. Make sure to try their famous dutch crunch bread.
47 locals recommend
Ike's Sandwiches
2235 The Alameda
47 locals recommend
It's only available in the Bay Area. A local joint that serves high quality specialty sandwiches to die for. Make sure to try their famous dutch crunch bread.
For all you coffee connoisseurs, Philz is the place for you. It's a local chain that serves unique and artful coffee blends, and a selection of teas. My favorite is the Yerba Mate served Philz style with honey and fresh mint leaves.
124 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
118 Paseo de San Antonio
124 locals recommend
For all you coffee connoisseurs, Philz is the place for you. It's a local chain that serves unique and artful coffee blends, and a selection of teas. My favorite is the Yerba Mate served Philz style with honey and fresh mint leaves.
New American cuisine, a little on the pricier side but well worth it.
18 locals recommend
Black Sheep Brasserie
1202 Lincoln Ave
18 locals recommend
New American cuisine, a little on the pricier side but well worth it.
Really high quality Italian cuisine. Also, a little on the pricier side.
8 locals recommend
A Bellagio Italian Restaurant
33 S Central Ave
8 locals recommend
Really high quality Italian cuisine. Also, a little on the pricier side.
There are multiple locations in San Jose, so find the one that's most convenient for you. If you are a fan of the taco truck style of food and service, you'll like La Vic's. Affordable, quick, and tasty. Try the orange sauce, it's a local favorite.
47 locals recommend
La Victoria Taqueria
140 East San Carlos Street
47 locals recommend
There are multiple locations in San Jose, so find the one that's most convenient for you. If you are a fan of the taco truck style of food and service, you'll like La Vic's. Affordable, quick, and tasty. Try the orange sauce, it's a local favorite.
Great Persian food! On weekends call ahead for reservations.
Negeen Restaurant
801 W Hamilton Ave
Great Persian food! On weekends call ahead for reservations.
For fresh Persian style breads. Why not pick up some Lavash and take it home with you for the next kabob meal you plan to cook. :-)
Honey Bakery and Cafe
2062 Curtner Ave
For fresh Persian style breads. Why not pick up some Lavash and take it home with you for the next kabob meal you plan to cook. :-)
This place is a bit pricey, but it's very very popular. Always call ahead for reservations at this place. It's neat because it serves everything tapas style, so you can order a larger variety of dishes and everyone can share.
39 locals recommend
Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave
39 locals recommend
This place is a bit pricey, but it's very very popular. Always call ahead for reservations at this place. It's neat because it serves everything tapas style, so you can order a larger variety of dishes and everyone can share.
This place is great for Pho. Very fast service and delicious food. A bowl of Pho is only $11.95...and it's enough food for 2 people.
7 locals recommend
Pho Spot
1769 Blossom Hill Rd
7 locals recommend
This place is great for Pho. Very fast service and delicious food. A bowl of Pho is only $11.95...and it's enough food for 2 people.
For yummy Thai food, try this popular place. I promise it won't disappoint.
20 locals recommend
Krungthai
642 S Winchester Blvd
20 locals recommend
For yummy Thai food, try this popular place. I promise it won't disappoint.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great selection of craft beers and wines. They also serve unique tapas, like black truffle popcorn (yuuummmm!). It's more suited towards those who want a quieter, classier environment to sit/relax.
24 locals recommend
Wine Affairs
1435 The Alameda
24 locals recommend
Great selection of craft beers and wines. They also serve unique tapas, like black truffle popcorn (yuuummmm!). It's more suited towards those who want a quieter, classier environment to sit/relax.
Known for their unique cocktails. Not quite a full on speakeasy, but a similar vibe.
9 locals recommend
The Vesper
394 E Campbell Ave
9 locals recommend
Known for their unique cocktails. Not quite a full on speakeasy, but a similar vibe.
Laid-back spot for artisanal cocktails.
50 locals recommend
Paper Plane
72 S First St
50 locals recommend
Laid-back spot for artisanal cocktails.
More artisanal cocktails!
24 locals recommend
Haberdasher
43 W San Salvador St
24 locals recommend
More artisanal cocktails!
wine and beer bar that also serves tapas, and fantastic cheese/charcuterie plates.
9 locals recommend
20twenty cheese bar
1389 Lincoln Ave
9 locals recommend
wine and beer bar that also serves tapas, and fantastic cheese/charcuterie plates.
This place is pretty close by and very low key. You can sample some local brews, and enjoy the food from the taco truck outside.
6 locals recommend
Strike Brewing Company
2099 S 10th St
6 locals recommend
This place is pretty close by and very low key. You can sample some local brews, and enjoy the food from the taco truck outside.

Parks & Nature

San Jose's award-winning rose garden. It's lovely for just a walk around, or even a picnic on the lawn.
60 locals recommend
Municipal Rose Garden
1649 Naglee Ave
60 locals recommend
San Jose's award-winning rose garden. It's lovely for just a walk around, or even a picnic on the lawn.

Essentials

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
215 W Calaveras Blvd
83 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
4080 Stevens Creek Blvd
11 locals recommend
For quick snacks or gas, this place is open 24hrs
12 locals recommend
Shell
1780 S Main St
12 locals recommend
For quick snacks or gas, this place is open 24hrs
There is no pharmacy close by, but this is a good alternative.
147 locals recommend
Target
533 Coleman Ave
147 locals recommend
There is no pharmacy close by, but this is a good alternative.

Entertainment & Activities

Reasonably priced, and walking distance from the home.
6 locals recommend
Cinelux Almaden Cafe and Lounge
2306 Almaden Rd
6 locals recommend
Reasonably priced, and walking distance from the home.
Century 20 Oakridge Theater XD
925 Blossom Hill Rd
17 locals recommend
Just in case you missed a show on Broadway, you may find it here. It's definitely more affordable at this place than NY.
58 locals recommend
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 S Almaden Blvd
58 locals recommend
Just in case you missed a show on Broadway, you may find it here. It's definitely more affordable at this place than NY.

Getting Around

7 min walk from the house. For train timings visit www.vta.org
Curtner Station
7 min walk from the house. For train timings visit www.vta.org

Shopping

Walking distance from the home.
12 locals recommend
The Plant
1 Curtner Ave
12 locals recommend
Walking distance from the home.
Closest large-scale shopping mall, about a 10 minute drive from the home. Also accessible by lightrail.
92 locals recommend
Westfield Oakridge
925 Blossom Hill Rd
92 locals recommend
Closest large-scale shopping mall, about a 10 minute drive from the home. Also accessible by lightrail.
Outlet Mall in Milpitas. 20-30 min drive away or accessible by lightrail.
44 locals recommend
Great Mall Drive
Great Mall Drive
44 locals recommend
Outlet Mall in Milpitas. 20-30 min drive away or accessible by lightrail.