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Oh gosh, put a fork in me. It was so fabulous!!…read more It's always hard to find really good barbecue out west. But this place does. Succulent pulled pork, outstanding, tender, tri-tip, the cornbread was unbelievably wonderful, great mac & cheese, and brussels sprouts were really good. I love the selection of barbecue sauces, and yes, the Alabama hot is good on the brussels sprouts! Service was quick and friendly, and the price was wonderful, especially considering how much food we got. Five stars and five thumbs up.

A nice little place amongst a quiet neighborhood with an awesome outdoor seating area. We were…read moreseated right away and our server was very personable and truly appeared to enjoy her job. We ordered a two meat plate (brisket & jalapeño cheddar sausage) with two sides: loaded baked potato and bbq beans. Hubby is a bbq connoisseur and felt that the brisket was a bit overcooked, needed more rub but the cut and fat were on point. The sausage was tasty and the beans were out of this world. The potato was a good size filled with the works. The main downfall: the food needed to be hotter, it was barely warm. The cheese on the potato wasn't melted and the beans were literally cold. The pickled onions and pickles were a welcome addition along with the Texas toast. One pet peeve I have is observing cooks eating & drinking coke with their bare hands while serving up plates. This practice is okay at home but not in a restaurant. The Smoke Point BBQ is a charming establishment near Mission San Juan Bautista. It's a good little place to stop in for some homemade grub.

Kind of cute

Sunrise pulled pork

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Vertigo Coffee Roasters

4.4(366 reviews)

0.2 mi

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San Juan Batista, what a cute town with a delicious roaster and cafe. We received a bag of coffee…read moreas a gift from here and I was sad when it was all gone. So happy we finally paid a visit. My husband and I both got our regular vanilla lattes and I got a chorizo burrito while he ordered a regular breakfast burrito. Everything was delicious!! (Highly recommend, but you don't have to take my word for it.) We came back a couple weeks later and this time I got the Spellbound (i believe it's a cappuccino with briwn sugar). Their coffee is so smooth and has a nice body. I'm so happy we have a café to go to that's local and flavorful. (It might just take the lead on my Taylor Lane...)

Way beyond coffee! It may not be obvious from the outside, but Vertigo offers a lot more than just…read moregreat coffee drinks. They have: * breakfast items like avocado toast & breakfast burritos * salads * great sandwiches * wood-fired pizza * dessert pastries * A nice selection of micro-brew beers on tap Service is fast, and they're happy to explain the menu or recommend things. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxed. There is indoor seating and a nice patio area (which is dog friendly). My favorite sandwich is the buratta - roasted cherry tomatoes, basil, pesto, and balsamic vinegar on a ciabatta roll. (I always split it with my dog.) By the way, the name is an homage to the classic Alfred Hitchcock film "Vertigo" (1958). The climactic scene in the movie was filmed at Mission San Juan Bautista.

Interior, checkout area

Breakfast Sandwich

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Drip Coffee

San Juan Bakery & Grocery

4.2(129 reviews)

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Not what you'd think going into a bakery, we came in mid-morning, early afternoon and there really…read morewasn't much to choose from, or at least they had a lot of empty spaces. Nothing gluten free, I always appreciate at least one gluten free option and floors had flour all over them, very slippery if you're not steady on your feet like some of the older community I've seen in the area. We bought several pastries for my husbands customer that he was going to see in the area, they were out of boxes so we had to put them into individual bags and then into a grocery bag, not the best presentation...maybe this bakery doesn't see much business, I don't know...the girl behind the counter was lovely and the reason why we actually went ahead and bought all the pastries we did.

Had a bearclaw today and it was AMAZING. I'm going Tokyo make stopping in a requirement when when…read morego to SJB

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Hapa Bros

4.9(59 reviews)

0.5 mi

Spectacular presentation. Every bite was delicious…read more Plenty of food for over a 100 people.

Enjoy regular visits for Hapa fries and misubi but you can't go wrong with their chicken sandwich,…read morewaffle or specials such as curry or shrimp.

From one artist to another, this was worth the inspiration!!

Order and pay here

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Parked next to Vertigo Coffee in SJB. Truck is state of the art and very clean.

Windmill Market

3.4(78 reviews)

0.2 mi

A nice market with a mix of standard packaged stuff, and some interesting local products. They…read morehave a really nice deli section, and a small selection of baked goods. Prices are pretty reasonable - often better than the Safeway where I shop in San Jose. The people who work there are always helpful and friendly.

This grocery store is ok for getting something that you need. A little on the pricier side but the…read moreproducts are good. The deli and hot bar has some good food. Service is decent and store is clean. Sometimes they have weekly deals too.

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The said flavorless burrito hope they make it with fresh ingredients made the same day

JJ's Burgers

3.7(264 reviews)

10/10 - Our New Favorite Spot!…read more Just had an AMAZING experience at JJ's Burgers in San Juan Bautista, and I'm still blown away by how good everything was! First off, the portion sizes are crazy generous -- seriously, you will NOT leave hungry. A huge shoutout to Roxanna, who gave us some of the best customer service we've ever had. She greeted us the moment we walked in and told us to sit anywhere we liked. Menus were brought out immediately, and when I asked for recommendations, she gave super detailed info about the menu favorites -- including her personal picks. Thanks to her suggestions, I ordered the Mushroom Burger with garlic fries, and WOW... hands down the best garlic fries I've ever had. The burger was insanely delicious and packed with flavor. I tried my best to finish it, but the portions were so big I had to tap out (even after sharing fries!). My son ordered onion rings and a cookies & crème milkshake, and he loved both. We shared the onion rings because he couldn't finish them either -- again, HUGE portions. And according to him, the milkshake is the best ever. Service-wise? Easily a 10-star experience. Roxanna checked on us often, made sure we had everything we needed, and I noticed she treated all the customers with the same level of friendliness and attention. She's patient, personable, and really elevates the whole dining experience. We'll definitely be back -- this just became our new go-to spot!

The fungus, is among us! The Mushroom burger, very tasty. I had it with the chili,cheese fries and…read moreit paired great. Great friendly service once again.

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Chili cheese fries

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Cute retro diner

Bliss Blendz

4.5(19 reviews)

The boba drinks here are pretty good. They have many different flavors on the menu along with…read morefoods. There are also snacks on display to choose from. The inside is nice and the service is friendly.

Welcoming, cute atmosphere, accommodating , and lots of drink options! This is my favorite place to…read morecome for a refreshing drink when visiting SJB. They have a lot of options ranging from smoothie bowls, coffee & refreshers! I love their fruit smoothies & refreshers - they can add Red Bull to the refreshers which I love as a "pick me up". Always walk away satisfied from Bliss Blendz!

You have many options to tickle your tastebuds

Strawberry and pineapple smoothie

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Mansmith's BBQ

3.2(65 reviews)

Excellent foodservice. Their tri tip sandwich are so delicious…read more Service there is also great

Over cooked and over seasoned. SALTY........... tri tip should have some pink but I've been three…read moretimes and it's well done

Grill

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Pizza Factory

Our favorite place to dine in and the service is great and very friendly we always enjoy being thereread more

First time there and the pizza was really delicious, I especially loved the crust, it was crunchy…read moreand not hard or too doughy, easy to chew, and ingredients tasted fresh. Service there wasn't the best though, there was no greeting or small talk at all, I would have appreciated at least a welcome or hello

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Cultiva

5.0(7 reviews)

0.0 mi

Recently, I learned of Cultiva and Cali Caffeine, and that there would be a Sunday vegan brunch…read morehappening once a month in San Juan Bautista. My wife is vegan, and I love vegan food, so we decided to take a Sunday drive and check out the brunch offerings! Upon arriving, we quickly came to realize that space is super limited inside. There's really just one spot right inside the door. There were two tables out in front, however it was raining and that wasn't going to work for us. We did eye one other table inside, and they quickly cleared it off and were super willing to accommodate us, especially since we mentioned we had come down from San Jose in the rain, and had been looking forward to the experience. After looking at photos online, it's possible there might be a patio in the back, but again, my guess is it would be weather permitting. Just a heads up to plan accordingly when coming here, as space is limited. Rafael operates the Cali Caffeine part of the business, and right away he made me a very tasty vanilla americano, and my wife had a specialty latte made with oatmilk. Super good and paired wonderfully with our food. Maria operates Cultiva, and is the chef and prepares the food. She was so warm and welcoming, and she made us some of the best vegan dishes we've had outside of our own home. We ordered three items and shared: Waffle - Banana Brulee, Cinnamon, Maple Syrup Chilaquiles - House Red Sauce, Corn Chips, Crema, Onion, Queso Fresco Milanesas with Famous Mom's Macaroni Salad - rice & mushroom medley "steak" milanesas paired with creamy, flavorful macaroni salad In addition to the above, we also got to try a side of spicy garlic potatoes, with chipotle sauce, spring onions, and arugula. The food was incredible and the flavors were delectable! Everything was made with thought and care, and it truly came through in every bite. We are so glad we took the drive out and met these wonderful people, ate some delicious food, and had an amazing experience. Can't wait to come back again. Thank you so much Maria and Rafael!

Very friendly service. The food was delicious, especially considering that it was all vegan, and…read moretrying fake meats can be risky. I will definitely go again when in the area.