Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Cafe Rosalena
1077 The AlamedaBest breakfast burritos in St. Leo's!
Crema couldn't be closer! Crema is a great, cozy little coffee shop right around the corner from our house.
22 locals recommend
Crema Coffee Roasting Company.
238 Race StCrema couldn't be closer! Crema is a great, cozy little coffee shop right around the corner from our house.
Mudai
503 W San Carlos StGreat and affordable Ethiopian food. This place is a family favorite!
Craving a burger and fries? You don't have to go more than a few blocks for a classic Five Guys experience.
75 locals recommend
Five Guys
4180 N 1st StCraving a burger and fries? You don't have to go more than a few blocks for a classic Five Guys experience.
Delicious food, historic location. The Farmer's Union offers fine dining with a blend of San Jose history.
24 locals recommend
The Farmers Union
151 W Santa Clara StDelicious food, historic location. The Farmer's Union offers fine dining with a blend of San Jose history.
On your way to Big Basin park or just checking our Saratoga? Big Basin Cafe is our favorite spot to grab a coffee or tea and a snack in Saratoga.
8 locals recommend
Big Basin Cafe
14471 Big Basin WayOn your way to Big Basin park or just checking our Saratoga? Big Basin Cafe is our favorite spot to grab a coffee or tea and a snack in Saratoga.
This brewery is sneakily housed on the same property as the Whole Foods. Don't let that fool you! Floodcraft offers great local beer and a variety of other craft beers on tap. You can order basic snacks at the brewery.
Floodcraft Brewing Co.
777 The AlamedaThis brewery is sneakily housed on the same property as the Whole Foods. Don't let that fool you! Floodcraft offers great local beer and a variety of other craft beers on tap. You can order basic snacks at the brewery.
California isn't known for its barbecue, but if you have a craving for steak or BBQ, head to Henry's. They have an unconventional seating system, so make sure to grab a number as soon as you get in the door and start thinking about your order. And grab a drink at the bar while you wait. If you're confused, just asked the others around you and they will help you figure it out.
24 locals recommend
Henry's World Famous Hi-Life
301 W St John StCalifornia isn't known for its barbecue, but if you have a craving for steak or BBQ, head to Henry's. They have an unconventional seating system, so make sure to grab a number as soon as you get in the door and start thinking about your order. And grab a drink at the bar while you wait. If you're confused, just asked the others around you and they will help you figure it out.
Looking for a scenic drive with a hearty meal at the end? Head up Skyline Boulevard to Alice's. This restaurant is kind of a cult classic among Silicon Valley residents.
65 locals recommend
Alice's Restaurant
17288 Skyline BlvdLooking for a scenic drive with a hearty meal at the end? Head up Skyline Boulevard to Alice's. This restaurant is kind of a cult classic among Silicon Valley residents.
Parks & Nature
Almaden Quicksilver is our go-to county park for hiking during the cooler months of the year. Tons of trails that go for miles. This park is also mountain bike and dog friendly.
29 locals recommend
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
21785 Almaden RoadAlmaden Quicksilver is our go-to county park for hiking during the cooler months of the year. Tons of trails that go for miles. This park is also mountain bike and dog friendly.
If you want to see the big trees, head up to Big Basin. But remember to bring a jacket. It's usually several degrees colder up in the mountains.
230 locals recommend
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayIf you want to see the big trees, head up to Big Basin. But remember to bring a jacket. It's usually several degrees colder up in the mountains.
Drinks & Nightlife
Haberdasher
43 W San Salvador StSpeakeasy-style cocktail lounge nestled in the SoFa district
Impressive liquor collection and craft cocktail menu. Pick from the list or ask the bartender for a recommendation. You can't go wrong!
50 locals recommend
Paper Plane
72 S First StImpressive liquor collection and craft cocktail menu. Pick from the list or ask the bartender for a recommendation. You can't go wrong!
Essentials
Whole Foods is the closest grocery store, but there are a handful of others within a quick drive of our house.
350 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
777 The AlamedaWhole Foods is the closest grocery store, but there are a handful of others within a quick drive of our house.
Safeway
15549 Union AveZanotto's Family Market
1970 Naglee AveLocally-owned grocery store.
Trader Joe's
635 Coleman AveTarget
533 Coleman AveThis is our local corner store. They have a little bit of everything and is the closest place to find basic essentials. The owners are friendly and know everyone in the neighborhood!
Diridon Market
98 Sunol StThis is our local corner store. They have a little bit of everything and is the closest place to find basic essentials. The owners are friendly and know everyone in the neighborhood!
Getting Around
CalTrain, Valley Transit Authority (VTA), and Amtrak all leave from this station
134 locals recommend
San Jose Diridon Station
65 S Montgomery StCalTrain, Valley Transit Authority (VTA), and Amtrak all leave from this station
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1659 Airport BlvdHertz Rent A Car
1040 The AlamedaThe closest car rental on the Alameda
San Jose Airport has more flights everyday and is only a 10 minute drive from our home.
272 locals recommend
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport BlvdSan Jose Airport has more flights everyday and is only a 10 minute drive from our home.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the San Jose Sharks, the SAP Center has a full schedule of sporting events and live music throughout the year.
271 locals recommend
SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara StHome of the San Jose Sharks, the SAP Center has a full schedule of sporting events and live music throughout the year.