The Best Cafes in South Bay

3Below Theaters and Lounge

We're downtown San Jose's social spot for stage, screen, music, comedy, family fun and events. We are a small but mighty group of producers, designers, actors, and lovers of the creative and performing arts dedicated to providing quality, accessible,... more

Affinity Restaurant and Bar

Enjoy the contemporary chic atmosphere at the Hilton San Jose Affinity restaurant. Affinity matches the stylings of the hotel and offers a myriad European-inspired cuisine, yet made with rich, local ingredients. Dine either in a casual table servic... more

Amber Cafe

Amber Cafe aims at diversifying & broadening an amazing journey into the ever popular street food. 2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place Best Indian more

Banana Crepe

Banana Crepe is all about sweet treats such as Monkey Madness and Red Bean smoothies. It also serves shaved ice, ice cream and, of course, crepes. It’s a small café-like environment that packs plenty of flavors for a sweet tooth. A cre... more

Barefoot Coffee

Barefoot Coffee was founded by Andy Newbom in 2003 to offer the very best hand selected coffee beans that could be sourced directly to the farmer and their coffee crop. As our Coffee Catador, Andy travels farm to farm hand selecting the coffe... more

Barefoot Coffee Roasters

All coffees are roasted fresh in the café by skilled artisan roasters using old-world, small batch roasting techniques to coax the best flavor out of every coffee. Barefoot Coffee Roasters actively practices and promotes sustainability in both... more

Bel Bacio Italian Cafe'

Let our professional and knowledgeable staff recommend one of our specialty coffee drinks. Wow! A great vibe. The best coffee I've had ever. A must visit if your in the Little Italy part of Downtown San Jose. We went to Paesano's after for a great... more

Bell Tower Bistro & Patisserie

"On the corner of the beautiful and quaint downtown Saratoga, the Bell Tower Bistro is a local favorite spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee & dessert. Our menu includes a wide variety of breakfast options, crepes, desserts, hot and cold... more

Bellano Coffee

At Bellano we create an inviting, friendly atmosphere for you to enjoy our outstanding coffee. Each espresso beverage is hand crafted to order by our fun and friendly staff. We blend artistry, science and creativity together to provide a uniquel... more

Big E Cafe

Welcome to Big E Cafe´! We are an independent family owned coffee house and empanada cafe´. Our goal is to provide the highest quality product and we make every effort to serve all our guests with fast and friendly service. We specialize... more

Blendz

2007 Best of Silicon Valley Reader Staff Pick Best Cafe & Juice Bar Inside an Auto Dealership The last place you'd expect to find a great cafe serving healthy foods is inside a car dealership. The artichoke quesadilla is worth the trip, and there... more

Blvd Coffee

Best Coffee shop in Los Gatos. Breakfast and lunch with loads of home-made goodies and specialty drinks. A Family friendly shop where you will feel right at home. The locals call it "Cheers without the beers." more

Cafe Coffee

We're great. Come try us out. First coffee is free! more

Caffe Adria

Caffe Frascati

Free WiFi San Jose’s Caffe Trieste has been reborn as Cafe Frascati. The name comes from a hill town near Rome where owner Roger Springall spent time and was inspired by Italian food and culture. The name also reflects the fact that it is n... more

Chromatic Coffee

Apple employees’ coffee shop of choice is not just a place for inexpensive cold brews and latte art. The shop is a vehement supporter of DIY indie, punk and hardcore bands, both local and touring.  Art shows are held every first Thursday o... more

Circle-A Skateboards

You know you've reached Circle-A on Paseo de San Antonio when you see a MoPar parked on the sidewalk blasting good music and skateboarders hanging out. Located directly across from the San Jose Rep, Circle A is a shop that believes skateboarding is m... more

City Lights Cafe

City Lights Espresso is a locally-owned coffee shop featuring fresh, homemade eats. more

Coffee Guys

In downtown Morgan Hill, The Coffee Guys serves Verve Coffee and Rishi tea, along with delicious breakfast sandwiches and pastries! The Coffee Guys, Chris and Eric, started out as friends and became business partners. Chris grew up in Long Island, NY... more

Coffee Society - The Oaks - Cupertino

A well known Silicon Valley landmark on Stevens Creek Avenue, opposite De Anza College. more

Community Coffee

We are an small coffee shop located inside of Christ Community Church of Milpitas that is open to the public 7 days a week from 7AM - 9PM. Besides priding ourselves in high quality coffee and teas, we aim to be a forum for expression within the Milpi... more

Crema Coffee Roasting Company

Crema Coffee Roasting Co. is a family-owned coffeehouse in San Jose’s Rose Garden area with an intensely loyal following and a keen devotion to giving back to the community. more

Dana Street Roasting Company

A mix of originals and country, blues and rock covers. more

Dolce Bella Chocolate Cafe

Dolce Bella Chocolate Cafe is a comfortable place where you can satisfy your chocolate cravings, sip from a glass of wine or cup of coffee. Relax with friends, and watch chocolates being created in the open kitchen. Try one of our house made ice c... more

El Manifesto

A coffee shop dedicated not only to providing the utmost in coffee varieties and flavours, but spreading the good news of the communist gospel. more

Elvas Coffee Stop

Erik's Delicafe - Downtown San Jose

Welcome to Erik's DeliCafé. There's been some changes since we opened in Scott's Valley in 1973, but what hasn't changed and never will is our commitment to our customers. Our pledge of a warm and inviting atmosphere, and quality food served f... more

Gelayo Gusto

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Ice Cream/Gelato A great spot for ice cream, something sweet or even a burger & fries. more

GVA Cafe

Downtown Morgan Hill • next to Granada Theater • 21 coffees • gelato • sandwiches • breakfast • lunch • catering • live music • wine • beer • Free fast Wi-Fi more

Hash House

Jazen Tea

Jazen Tea has a simple philosophy: fresh ingredients make for refreshing drinks. We use Taiwanese tea leaves and tapioca pearls with freshly sliced and diced fruits. So you can rest assured that you're biting real fruit and are drinking real tea - n... more

Ku Day Ta Tea Lounge

Ku Day Ta Tea Lounge is a locally-owned, small business located at the Great Mall in  Milpitas. Ku Day Ta brings a new, unique tea concept, providing superb quality teas from around the world, great ambience, and exceptional customer services. K... more

Los Gatos Cafe

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Breakfast The Los Gatos Cafe is a breakfast favorite with its list of a half-dozen specials and huge regular menu. Don’t miss the signature souffl -- Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekl... more

Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place Best Local Coffeehouse It's hard to imagine Los Gatos without this place. Among the many reasons: 27 years in business as one of the first companies to pioneer specialty coffees.... more

Mini Gourmet

San Jose’s 24-hour Mini Gourmet (“Mini’s”) is a winner at anytime, but the breakfast really shines. The menu is huge. For those who can afford a midday nap, consider the biscuits and gravy—or go for the “build yo... more

Mission City Coffee Roasting Company

Moonbean's Coffee

This is "The Original Moonbean's Coffee". We roast coffee beans in our shop. It means that we serve the fresh roasted coffee here, and you have selection or choice of coffee you like. Our coffee are imported from South America, Central America, Afric... more

Orchard Valley Coffee Roasting

Tucked away on the flipside of the Pruneyard, Orchard Valley spills out onto a kick-ass patio where friends, strangers and strays from Boswell’s collaborate on a variety of conversation. And there’s food, too! more

Paper Moon Cafe

Paper Moon Coffee Co. is more than just specialty coffee. We're more than our focus on quality roasting and sourcing practices. Paper Moon is our commitment to providing a safe, inviting space to all who walk through our doors. From hosting monthly e... more

Purple Onion Cafe

The Purple Onion isn't just a South Bay catering company. This establishment downtown Los Gatos is also a charming café and coffeehouse strategically perched on Main Street near the entrance to the Los Gatos Creek Trail, walking distance from... more

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