San Jose · Santa Clara County, CA
Food & Drink in San Jose
Scout analyzed 127 San Jose places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.
Places analyzed
127
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Best neighborhoods for food & drink
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots

Valley Fair
Terra

Canoas West
Blossom & Bourbon Restaurant

Valley Fair
El Jardín
Lively haunt with open-air seating for seasonal Mexican eats, cocktails, live bands & a party vibe.

Ballbach and SOFA
SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant
Elevated American eats & craft cocktails in the rustic-chic dining room or on the expansive patio.

Ballbach and SOFA
San Pedro Square Market

Food & Drink
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto

Civic Center
Jackie's Place - North
Soul food & Texan-style grilled meats served in an informal dining room with a contemporary vibe.

Hyde Park
Smoking Pig BBQ
This Southern-style BBQ joint slow-smokes ribs, brisket & pork & serves them in a modest setting.

Mount Pleasant Foothills
The GrandView
Historic mountainside destination for classic American cuisine offering beef, veal & seafood dishes.

Valley Fair
Blue Bottle Coffee
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.

St James Park
Con Azucar Cafe
Mexican pastries, light fare & specialty espresso drinks in a colorful, bohemian cafe.

Ballbach and SOFA
Dr.ink

Hathaway
Moonwake Coffee Roasters

Delmas Park
Poor House Bistro
Eatery in an old house serving New Orleans-inspired food like po' boys, with live music on weekends.

O'Connor Park
Chromatic Coffee Co.
Wood-&-steel warehouse-like space offering coffee made with beans from around the world.

Ballbach and SOFA
Nirvana Soul Coffee
Trendy cafe featuring specialty coffees & teas, plus sweet treats amid funky decor.

Valley Fair
Suspiro

Blackford
Coffee & Water Lab

Downtown and SOFA
Academic Coffee
Specialty coffee menu with an assortment of local pastries, baked goods & bread in a modern space.

Food & Drink
Voyager Craft Coffee
Hip coffee shop with globally inspired drinks from farm-sourced beans, plus latte art & baked goods.

Valley Fair
Urban Plates
Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.

North Willow Glen
The Table
New American eatery showcasing a local, seasonal menu in rustic-chic digs with an open kitchen.

Valley Fair
Yard House
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.

Sunol-Midtown
Crema Coffee Roasting Company.
This counter-serve cafe draws locals with its variety of coffee drinks, outdoor seating & free WiFi.
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