Guidebook for San Jose
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
777 The AlamedaGood high-end groceries, brewery, etc.
Safeway
15549 Union Ave24 hour grocery store
Getting Around
San Jose Diridon Station
65 S Montgomery StCaltrain, light rail, busses, Amtrak, bike rental
Bicycle Express
131 E William StMy favorite bicycle store (repairs & new bikes). Say hi to Karen & Jose!
Food Scene
Hannah Coffee & Sweets
754 The AlamedaGood coffee, free wifi
Crema Coffee Roasting Company.
238 Race StGood coffee, free wifi
Bel Bacio Cafe
350 W Julian StOne of the best coffee shops in San Jose, free wifi
Philz Coffee
118 Paseo de San AntonioPhenomenal coffee, but be prepared for a wait.
Poor House Bistro
317 Autumn Stokay food, good beer, great live blues
Curry Pundits
30 E Santa Clara StCheap & unique mix of indian and mexican food
La Victoria Taqueria
140 East San Carlos StreetOpen very late: Some of the best mexican in San Jose
Angelou's
78 N 2nd StGreat cheap tacos
Great place for groups, lots of variety of restaurant stalls & bars
234 locals recommend
San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro StGreat place for groups, lots of variety of restaurant stalls & bars
Il Fornaio
520 Cowper StOne of the best restaurants in town (expensive)
Nemea Greek Taverna
One of the best restaurants in town.
YakiniQ
1783 W San Carlos StFun all you can eat korean BBQ ~$20/per person.
Good Karma Artisan Ales & Café
37 S 1st StVegan restaurant with a great beer selection.
Veggie Grill
3055 Olin AveVegan restaurant, good place to eat even if you're not vegan.
Taqueria Tlaquepaque
721 Willow StBest sit down mexican restaurant in town.
Shopping
CVS
821 The AlamedaPharmacy
Psycho Donuts
288 South Second StreetHilarious donut store!
Everything Else
Launderlux
1098 Park AveLaundry: Wash & fold, or do it yourself.
Diamond Laundry & Cleaners
398 W San Carlos StBest dry cleaners in town.
Japanese Friendship Garden
1300 Senter RdNice free gargen for a picnic, parking isn't free.
Rose Garden
Pretty free garden for a picnic, nice bike ride.
Fun place to go for dinner, shopping, bars, and walking around. Luxury stores and great restaurants.
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana RowFun place to go for dinner, shopping, bars, and walking around. Luxury stores and great restaurants.
San Jose McEnry Convention Center
150 W San Carlos StConvention center
99 Foot Spa
1709 W San Carlos StGreat inexpensive massage place.
Arts & Culture
SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara StGreat events!
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StFun museum
Camera 12 Cinema
201 S Second StMovie Theater
Camera 12 Cinemas
201 South Second StreetMovie theater
San Jose Museum of Art
110 S Market StGreat museum
Drinks & Nightlife
Paper Plane
72 S First StGood drink selection
ISO Beers Beer Bar and Bottle Shop
75 E Santa Clara Stgreat beer selection, bring your own food
Original Gravity Public House
66 S 1st Stgood beer selection & brats (including vegan brats)
Cafe Stritch
372 S 1st StLive Jazz
Tony P's Park Ave Bar & Grill
956 Park AveFun, down to earth local bar. So close!