Great staff, white rose is good but a tad too sweet even for me haha But the Honey lavender latte, mm yum and delicious, the perfect amt of sweetness Street parking only! read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Nirvana Soul has never failed me on their spectacular service, great vibes, and excellent food. They constantly support local artists and businesses, and their environment is perfect for anything creative you want to do on your laptop. There are some outlets throughout the floor. Going on a Friday morning, it is fairly quiet. I ordered a matcha latte and chocolate chip waffle. Chocolate chip waffle is something I've wanted to try. After eating the waffle, I would recommend the golden waffle over this. This waffle is too sweet for my liking. The matcha latte has always been consistent whenever I go here. I'm glad to have matcha latte with them in many mornings. read more

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Caffeinate in downtown San Jose at this cultural spotlight, perhaps before or after a show at the theater next door! Nirvana Soul Coffee, squeezed tightly into the hustle and bustle of this South Bay city, hosts a two story shop decorated quaintly with beautiful artwork and humble cafe furniture. This busy spot invites locals to come in and park a while as they're sipping on flavorful coffee drinks and teas and being productive with complimentary WiFi. Seating is plentiful with their tables upstairs. Parking isn't too bad but can be sparse during peak hours. With the steady churn of traffic reflective of the city, it may feel a bit hectic but Nirvana's close to the public parking garages and some street parking (payment required before 6 pm). Once you've gotten situated, check out their menu of drinks and order at the register. After placing the order, head down the hall where they'll put out the drinks for pick up. They have a few flavored drinks in addition to those classic espresso drinks. Furthermore, they have whole beans as well as swag for purchase. Check out the rack to see the freshest offerings. This time around, I ordered the honey lavender latte and it was delicious. The rich boldness from the coffee paired well with the sweetness from the honey and the fragrance from the lavender activated all the senses to keep you salivating for more. Their staff are friendly, patient, and efficient. There weren't too much interactions aside from the order and pick up for me but from what I observed during their interactions with other patrons, they seem to be extremely welcoming. Overall, Nirvana checks all the boxes for a hip coffee shop for the busy professional or student. The coffees are tasty and very palatable. The prices are comparable to other coffee shops and the quality of drinks and service are above average. The atmosphere is comfortable for meetings with friends and work. It gets a bit noisy with the music that's playing and the constant flow of customers, but if those busy sounds help you focus, then you'll find that this spot will be perfect for you! Perhaps, this may be the Nirvana you've been seeking for! read more

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Extremely cute coffee shop located in downtown San Jose. Nirvana Soul definitely brought the vibes with the music and all the artwork. They have a loft area upstairs with a lot of seating so you can get some work done. They offer unique latte options, and I decided to go with the Dirty Banana Chai. It was fantastic, and I will definitely run it back when I am visiting San Jose! read more

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If you like creative, signature lattes with a good balance of coffee bean flavor AND the specialty flavors...this place is it! read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - White chocolate rose latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by Nirvana Soul Coffee in downtown San Jose today and really enjoyed the experience. The space has a lot of personality -- colorful, artsy, community-driven, and the kind of café that feels like more than just a coffee stop. You can tell it has a strong local identity. I ordered the iced honey lavender latte, and it was excellent. Refreshing, well-balanced, and not overly sweet, with a nice floral note from the lavender that made it feel a little different from the usual coffee shop order. I was there during an event, and the café worked surprisingly well for it. There was enough energy to feel lively, but it still felt comfortable enough to sit down, talk, and get some work done. The interior art, bright colors, and overall layout made the place feel creative and memorable. What stood out most to me was the atmosphere. Some coffee shops are functional, but Nirvana Soul feels expressive. It has character, community presence, and a setting that makes you want to stay a little longer. A great local stop for coffee, conversation, and a creative downtown San Jose vibe. read more

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This is my second time trying Nirvana Soul, the first was at a work event in San Francisco and I was so happy to get to visit again at this downtown San Jose location. The cafe is welcoming with art everywhere, the menu has something for everyone and a lot of fun and unique flavor offerings. They also offer pastries. I ordered the white rose latte and my husband ordered the banana chai, both iced. While we were waiting we looked at the art in the cafe and within a few minutes we were on our way. The banana chai is wonderful, I'm not a big banana person but the flavor wasn't overpowering just a good mix of spicy chai with a bright sweetness from the banana (not laffy taffy sweetness or banana smoothie overpowering flavor) I would 100% order one of these in the future for myself. The white rose latte had a much lighter flavor than the chai, but was a great balance of espresso, sweet, and floral. It wasn't too sweet though and I loved how the floral flavor came through. Another great option. So happy we stopped in! read more

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A cool place to chill and have a latte. The staff is friendly and the place is jumping. Many peeps are milling around with a friend or two, while others are flying solo. There's an upstairs with an abundance of artwork. Support your local business is easy read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Simpatico - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Im so glad my girlfriend and I found this spot in downtown San Jose! We ended up going with the banana chai and it was incredible. I'm usually a cold coffee person, but this tasted great as a hot drink. This drink is very rich, so if you would like to cut back on the richness, I would recommend it with oat milk instead of regular milk. I also ended up getting a chorizo con queso waffle, which was a waffle with chorizo pieces and cheese inside the waffle. Staff was patient with us and was helpful at explaining the menu. There is also a nice upstairs loft area that is perfect for studying and reading. read more

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Super cute coffee shop with a nice lounging area upstairs. I love the artwork displayed throughout the store as well. The cashier was super nice and friendly and struck up conversation with me! I got the birthday cake iced latte and gave it a good mix but the you can only really taste the flavor in the first couple sips. The rest of the drink just tasted like regular coffee. Gave me a good amount of energy though. Would come back again to try their other cool flavors such as beet coffee! read more

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this spot is super cute inside which is great if you wanna study or hang with some friends! parking can be rough due to it all being street parking. the lemon batter latte was super good and tasted just like a lemon loaf. the coffee is super strong and flavorful! staff are also so kind and sweet and helpful with any questions! read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - lemon latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Nice coffee shop, with good vibes and several items to choose from. I ordered the ube coconut latte with macadamia milk and it was perfectly balanced with a bold coffee flavor and sweetness. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Ube Coconut in the middle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Visiting from out of town, stumbled here on a walk and pleasantly surprised finding out this is a black owned business. Staff was kind and courteous, never rushing me and allowing me to ask questions. Music that was playing was wonderful, art work on the walls was great. My honey lavender latte and waffle were both so tasty. The waffle was the perfect size for a morning meal and I liked that it was savory but still came with syrup. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Bacon cheddar waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Nirvana soul had a coffee pop up at my company and I was blown away. Their ube latte was so good, I could have had three of these. I've had a lot of super artificial tasting ube lattes but this is not one of them. 5 stars! read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Trendy vibe inside. Got the nirvana peach. Tasty and not sweet at all. Quite refreshing. Service was quick and easy. If only it doesn't have a strong coffee smell I wouldn't mind grabbing a drink here and just chilling but the smell is too strong for me. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

:) everytime i come here i get a new drink and i have yet to be disappointed, the staff is always very nice and i like the arts and their open mic nights very community based and wholesome read more

Cool arts on the wall, nice ambiance and setting. We got the white rose latte and the chai latte, both were well done. Would come back.

I really loved the vibes of this coffee shop the second I walked in: warm, welcoming, bright, and inclusive. There's some seating on the first floor near the entrance and an upstairs area as well. We ordered the Dirty Diana (chai, espresso, milk and beet). Very tasty and I'm a sucker for pretty latte art. I love the unique options they have here, with lattes having fun ingredients ranging from beets to turmeric to ube. Yum. The store was also super kind because the barista had made an extra iced caramel latte, and they offered it to us at no charge. We accepted the offer and the latte was delicious and smooth and delightfully sweet from the caramel. We'll definitely be coming back to this coffee shop! read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Dirty Diana - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Love the vibes at this location from the friendly and quick service to the music they play. They have areas that you can work or study from both up stairs and down stairs. They have unique drink and food options. Will be back to try more! read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Ube and matcha latte with a shot of espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

My absolute favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood! *service* Friendly staff and puts love into making your coffee. My days are brighter! *ambiance* Super esthetically pleasing and their story floor mezzanine is neat for those who want a less busy area from the downstairs footsteps. Highly recommended read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Mocha hazelnut lattee with an extra shot of expresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

As an out-of-towner, I really enjoyed my experience at Nirvana Soul Coffee. I had the best chai latte I've ever had (banana chai) & and amazing waffle! The vibes there were immaculate, from the decor to the great taste in music. I liked it so much, I went every day during my trip! The staff were super sweet and patient as I tried figuring out what to order. Can't wait to come back! read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Originally came to pick up some pastries from TGTG, and already knew I also wanted to purchase a coffee. A small shop but cute and the girl behind the counter was so friendly. I ended up ordering the celebration latte since I was in the mood for something sweet and while I normally drink things iced, she said she prefers this one hot! It was so yummy and perfect for walking around. The pastries were also delicious. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee | Downtown San Jose 1. Iced mabuhay ube latte -- espresso + steamed milk + ube + coconut 2. Almond croissant Nirvana Soul Coffee is a Black- and women-owned café located in Downtown San Jose (with additional locations in Cupertino and San Francisco). Their Ube Latte is one of their signature drinks and a customer favorite--made with purple yam, espresso, and milk. It has a subtly sweet and nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with an almond croissant. If you're ever exploring DTSJ or SF, be sure to check out Nirvana Soul Coffee--you'll be amazed by their colorful, inclusive, and artsy atmosphere! read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Iced mabuhay ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is is a cute coffee place w a great soundtrack ! I got my usual Americano which was above average and daughter got their iced vanilla latte which was not too bad. All together a 4 stars cafe read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Vanilla late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Loved the artsy, bold vibe at Nirvana Soul--such a colorful, creative space in the SoFa district of San Jose. From the murals to the pink ceiling, the whole place feels like a celebration of local art and culture. I ordered the Lover's Quarrel and wow--delicious. Sweet, spicy, creamy... I'm already trying to figure out how to make it at home. The menu has a lot of unique drinks I'm curious to try, so I'll definitely be back. The butter croissant, though, was a letdown--way too oily and heavy. Not something I'd order again. Service was fine, but nothing special--friendly enough but felt a little rushed and confused almost. Overall, totally worth a stop if you love coffee with personality and a strong sense of place. read more

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Tried this place for the first time today. It was not overly busy for 10:15 on a weekday morning. The cashier was friendly and helpful. My friend ordered an espresso and an almond croissant. I had an Americano with cream and a cinnamon roll. The cinnamon roll didn't look extraordinary but the taste was absolutely wonderful. The Americano was very smooth with no bitter aftertaste. We sat outside at a table with a sun shade and were able to have a good conversation. Parking was a bit of a hassle, but that is more of a downtown issue that the coffee shop cannot control. read more

I visited recently and I'm so happy I did! I ordered the sweet potato pie and the banana chai. The sweet potato pie was delicious, sweet, and had a crunchy, yummy pie crust. The banana chai was really good; had the perfect amount of banana syrup taste and comforting chai flavors. My second time having one of their drinks and I love their unique and amazing drink and sweet treat options. The staff was friendly and the ambiance was chill. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Banana chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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A friend recommended Nirvana because I like trying new coffee places with my daughter, it's our thing I was not disappointed. The vibe was on point, some groovy music playing and cool decor. I ordered the Dirty Diana and cheddar bacon waffle. My daughter had the celebration latte. Dirty Diana is chai, espresso, milk and beet- it was chai spicy and delicious. Waffle was crunchy on the outside and moist inside, perfect amount of cheddar and bacon. Celebration latte is espresso, milk and birthday cake syrup- not too sweet... perfect Staff were all friendly and welcoming. I would definitely go back. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Next level customer service! The Dirty Chai was perfect. The Bacon Waffle was delicious. The quiche was equally good. The restrooms are very clean and did I mention the staff are Professional and helpful and are quick to give recommendations. This spot is a must try if you are in the area. We are for sure coming back soon. read more

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This is a solid coffee shop with an awesome vibe. The music playlist at this coffee shop is on point! They were playing OG Bay Area hip hip classics last Sunday. I just finished my half-marathon and was craving a coffee drink so we came with my family here. I thoroughly enjoyed their Ube latte (iced). It had so much flavor and had more "Ube" taste than the other ube drinks I've had. This is by far, my favorite Ube coffee drink. There are other drinks and specialty waffles which I do want to taste for next time. There isn't much space for seating but that's ok. I enjoyed the colorful and vibrant artwork on the walls too! The baristas aren't as enthusiastic here but it's ok, it's no biggie. This a cool coffee shop and definitely worth a visit for newcomers. I'd definitely come back! read more

The coconut ube latte is quite good here. There are a few tables on the first and second floor, making this place a nice and convenient spot to grab coffee and chill for a bit. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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This will be a review of the restaurants community outreach program. I recently found out that they sell the pastries that are past their sell time at a discount. I over heard a lady explaining about a app that pairs restaurants and shops with people looking for a deal on food items. I wish that they would give it away for free . But I understand in the real world, businesses need to make money. I totally don't mind paying a discount price for day old pastries. I love pizza the next day,so why not try a mixed bag. I just wish that more businesses would participate. As for the coffee. I got a plain old black drip. Somehow it just works with croissants. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Mixed bag of croissants - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I am so sorry to write this review three months after my original visit, but I have to after today's experience at the MLK library location, in the hopes that the owners see the problems and fix them. Original experience in Feb 2026, mediocre drink and minimal service despite me telling the cashier and the barista it was my first time and I was excited to be there to try it. I was disappointed with the quality of the drink, but it wasn't bad enough to throw away. I wanted to give them another try today and went to the MLK location. TERRIBLE service and below mediocre quality drink. The baristas pointed for me to go back in line to pay for a larger cup for me to pour my own drink into so I can get a lid! I hope the owners work with the staff at both locations asap to fix the poor service and improve even the basics like not pointing. read more

I'm a fan of Nirvana Soul Coffee. There are a number of indie coffee shops in the area, and I've enjoyed their coffee more than one of their competitors. But, hey, nobody's competing with anyone here - it's chill, the music has a nice groove, the pastries are worth checking out, too. But, what has brought me back to Nirvana is the coffee. (And the staff, who have uniformly been relaxed and helpful) If I had a bit more time, I would settle in for an hour or so of laptop time with my Joe. The rectangular-shaped space has some nice areas that look good for chatting with a friend, or doing your own thing, solo. I believe there's a piano at Nirvana, too, but I've not seen anyone on it. I imagine they might have live music at some point, but I'm just guessing! I would definitely stop in for that, too. read more

Every time I've come to this particular coffee shop or the one in Cupertino it's always the same great environment with amazing taste in music!! I also like the fact that they have artwork done by local artist and it's also for sale! I love the community aspect, this particular coffee Shop offers! Plus, they have delicious combos of coffee and tea, as well as gluten-free items for people with issues with celiac like me!! I will definitely be back here again and again! Both locations the barista's are always friendly, and you can catch them singing the songs in between helping the customers! I think it's cute and personable! You can tell they really love their job and it's a good vibe here!! I suggest everyone try the macadamia nut milk. It's so creamy and sweet!! They also have a great peach green tea!! My favorite is their mushroom latte something or rather and don't overthink it. It does not taste like mushrooms. It actually has a light chocolate flavor!! I will definitely be back here again!! read more

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Nirvana soul coffee is so trendy and bright, and has such unique flavored lattes. I had to try their ube coconut latte, and it did not disappoint (I ordered it half sweet with oat milk). The waffles are surprisingly way more filling than I expected. I ordered the bacon cheddar one, but it was a little more undercooked than I normally "waffle." It was good, but not something I would personally order again. I drenched it in syrup and it was still delicious, however (isn't everything once it's drenched in syrup?!). The staff was also super nice and helpful with questions about the menu. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Cheese/bacon Waffle and ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

First time trying Nirvana Soul Coffee Purveyors and let me just say, it was delicious! Upon entering you see artwork everywhere. It is very vibrant and colorful. All the walls are filled with artwork. Even the menu is colorful. We ordered a regular iced honey lavender latte with whole milk and a regular iced mabuhay ube latte with oat milk. Both were very tasty. Not strong but also not too sweet. I think it is a perfect mixture of coffee and sweetness. The service was very helpful and the coffee came out pretty fast after ordering. Will be coming back soon. Highly recommend if you are in Downtown and feel like grabbing a coffee. read more

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Took a very long time to get our items (it was the 5 year anniversary so I understand the business) and you can't order ahead of time. Hard to find parking. Got the Ube latte and it was really good just not worth the wait and price. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Ube Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is very popular, 9am on a Saturday morning this place was already packed. I came here to study and there was a good amount of seating. I will say the music was set very loud with a lot of bass so it made it hard to concentrate. I honestly would not recommend studying here. I moved from the ground floor to the loft and I could still feel the bass up here and the music was overpowering. Food was good. I ordered the bacon and cheddar waffle but I wish the waffle had more bacon and cheddar. It had the taste of it but as I was eating it I felt the lack of the ingredients. My friend has come here before and she also agreed and stated that previous times that she ate here they definitely had more bacon in the waffle. Over all yummy but could be better. The banana chai was okay- I was very excited for this drink when I looked this placed up online. It was on the sweeter side, and if I were to order again I would ask for less sweetener but the banana chai is a great idea and hope it's better the next time I come. I understand the hype of this place as its very vibe-y but I most likely will not come back to get studying in. Maybe for a hang with a friend, but I would say that the music is still so loud for a productive conversation to happen. read more

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Friendly fun service with excellent coffee and treats! Love Nirvana Soul coffee. Had the iced Banana Chai with Oatmilk. Usually I don't like sweet drinks but this was delicious. Very refreshing. Also had their chocolate chip cookie. Like a deep dish cookie - all buttery goodness. Looking forward to trying some other beverages soon. read more

Nirvana Soul Coffee - Banana Chai with chocolate chip cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California