I've come on two different occasions--one time for a quick drink (a lemon drop) and then one with my husband, and I love the Happy Hour here! The bartenders are so friendly and attentive, and I really enjoy that they make their own in-house syrups. We ordered wings, a margarita pizza, and fries, and everything was delicious. The food came out fresh and perfect for sharing. I definitely want to come back during lunch or brunch to try their coffee and explore more of the menu. I can't wait to come back and try new items. The ambience is great, and the decor has a really cool Californian vibe, very cute restaurant. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Looks like a high class, stylish place, but the food was terrible. The peaches in the salad were "tired" and even brown in few spots. The pasta was extremely salty. The pizza was burnt. The service was very good. I do not recommend this place if you care about what's going into your body. read more

Food, Ambiance = 4; Service Staff Attitude = 5; Timing of food delivery = 3 The combination of being short staffed, first time participating during downtown restaurant week, packed restaurant on Tuesday night and still a rather new restaurant, negatively impacted their food service time and options available. I wasn't able to take advantage of the pre-fix menu as most selections were sold out. So ordered off regular menu starting with my cocktail & dessert first then main course arrived near closing at 8:30pm. Fortunately got to nibble on my friend's pre fix selections. I'd come back if a friend recommended to eat there. read more

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Poppy and Claro has always had the best quality food for the price in town. Everything is so good. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable in the menu. Also very modern quiet interior. read more

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I Love it When You Call Me Big Poppy Newish California cuisine restaurant that replaces the old Crema that used to occupy this space. Poppy & Claro wants to bring a unique café/restaurant experience in DTSJ that will give diners everything they need from their morning cup of Joe to a fancy dinner, P&C will have you covered. Their executive chef, Christopher Littman, worked at NYC's three Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park, and has promised a menu of "...NorCal-sourced dishes that will change seasonally." The Good: * Interior is absolutely stunning and beautifully designed. *Service was terrific all-around *QR code ordering, which I love, quite frankly. But, as Carissa K stated, maybe a bit odd for an establishment that's trying to come off a bit hoity-toity. *Pricing is very reasonable *Coffee, beer, wine, and liquor--if you're thirsty, they got what you need. *Great location in the heart of DTSJ *Both of our dishes were really fantastic, and everything was cooked perfectly from the steak to the salmon. Their plates are very colorful and beautiful to the eyes, as well as the taste buds. The Meh: *The QR code menu didn't give us an option to ask how we'd like our proteins cooked (especially the steak!), but fortunately it all worked out. I'm not sure if this is an oversight on the menu or not? *Restroom is a wild experience, as it's a shared space for men, women, or in-between. The Ugly: *They don't validate parking in the 50 W SF garage below. So be prepared to pay. *Only open M-Fri (for now?) Conclusion: Great place for a nice work lunch or a romantic meal that won't break the bank. Highly recommended. read more

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Wow!!! What a fabulous place. Choosing to come here made our girly happy hour extra amazing! I looked for happy hour in downtown San Jose to celebrate an occasion with my friend. I noticed this spot seemed new and the menu had great prices. It's attached to an office building and there was some construction outside the entrance. I imagine there is a ton of people during the workday but for happy hour, there was barely anyone there until dinner time. The space looks beautifully, intentionally designed! The colors are warm and inviting. We were greeted at the door and sat down anywhere we wanted. You can order through a QR code on your table, but the bartender came by to place our order and answer questions when there was a technical error. She was the SWEETEST PERSON EVER! She was also working really hard to take care of everyone seated. We didn't catch her name, but it was such a delight talking to her that I genuinely think our experience wouldn't have been the same without her. She let me sample the beers when I had trouble choosing. Someone who I assume was the owner (because of his aura) also came by to chat with us, and he was so sweet too. We got a draft beer ($5), wings, a kouign amann, and the truffle fries. Wings - There were six of them and they came in a decent size! The flavor is delicious. They were oven baked and had a savory flavor that I can't put my finger on, but I recommend them because they were addicting. Fries - I had fries somewhere else the day before this, and they were terribly greasy. This was a redemption! Not greasy at all, perfectly crispy, and flavorful without an overpowering truffle smell nor pool of oil. There was the perfect amount of cheese on it too. The portion was great, not skimpy at all! Kouign amann - Got this for dessert! It was still flaky and not hard yet despite it being late in the day. The middle had an oozing sweet filling that felt indulgent. One of my favorite desserts for sure, and the person handing it to us was super friendly (he also shared our love for this pastry). We stayed here chatting for quite some time and didn't feel rushed. We found the service to be attentive--even exceptional--and the delicious food + gorgeous ambiance just rounds everything out to a 5/5. I'll be back!!! read more

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Fun new addition to downtown San Jose! Came on a Friday night for a girls evening and there was plenty of space, no wait. SERVICE. I guess the team is still figuring out some kinks, we weren't really checked up on throughout the night and our server had us repeat our order multiple times. FOOD: Loved the food and drinks here! The trio dip platter is a great starter and the truffle grilled cheese is not to miss. We also ordered the pita sandwich with mushrooms, this was just OK for me but my friends loved it. Most food is made vegetarian so this is also a great option if you have dietary restrictions in your group. VIBE: Cute interior with lots of the color poppy and cute booths for cozy dining. Great ambiance. A bit pricey, coming out to ~$50 pp including cocktails. Overall would return! read more

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Beautiful place with open dinning areas and delicious coffee! Service was quick but went early in the morning for just coffee. read more

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What a gem of a place and the even better part its in the building I work in- Poppy and Claro is a phenomenal location and a very nice touch to the downtown scene. Issac, Melody, Chef Christopher, EJ, Rin, and Gabby are the nicest folks focusing on the customer and quality. From breakfast to lunch to Happy Hour and then to dinner, this place is a must visit. They have a fully stocked bar and everything is fresh made to order. Full disclosure I have been coming since day and this place is constantly improving and all in a positive way... nothing was negative before, but I can't wait to see what this place has in store a couple months from now to even a year. The little things matter and even something as simple as drip coffee comes with a small side of cream should you need it vs the mass retail locations that just have it sitting out for everyone to use. A must try if you are in downtown San Jose! read more

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We have been wanting to check out this place and we finally got a chance since I had a rare Friday off. Walking in, the space is very impressive. Love the décor. After we were seated, we were told to use the QR code to look at the menu and order. We love that option but it just seems a bit off for this type of establishment. I ordered salmon and John ordered steak--we were not asked how we wanted them cooked. We just had to hope for the best! Luckily, they both came out cooked almost perfectly. My salmon dish was delicious. I felt the prices were pretty reasonable. And the service was good. Before we left, we both had to use the restroom. Turns out they only have one multiple use gender-neutral restroom which means we both went into the restroom at the same time. It was definitely an interesting experience as another gentleman walked in at the same time. I will say the stall doors go to the floor so you have more privacy than the average bathroom. Will we return? Maybe? We enjoyed our meal but their hours do not really fit our schedule since they are closed on the weekends and that's when we normally eat out. read more

Poppy & Claro - Salmon - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

Poppy and claro is a new spot located in downtown San Jose. This place kind of reminds me of a hotel restaurant/bar. Pretty chill spot nice bar area. Went for happy hour has good deals. All beers on draft for five bucks. For food we got wings, which were like a spicy Asian chili Thai sauce, which was delicious. A little sweet a little spicy. The wings were good size and very juicy. The pizza was pretty good. Got a margarita and enjoyed. It had a good crisp to it. Bartender was super chill and nice and personable. Will definitely be back to try the other foods. read more

Poppy & Claro - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

One of new fav spots in DTSJ and very happy they're open Monday - Friday during the work week and when there are weekday Sharks game, but do wish they were open on weekends too! I work nearby and frequently walk nearby, so I was very happy to see a new addition to the area. Another perk is that they're open at 7:30am so I been there a few times to pick up a matcha. It's a nice spot for happy hour, lunch, dinner, drinks, or any meal at anytime. I have enjoyed their salmon and turkey sandwiches and love their bread. Pepperoni pizza is good, and can get it for $10 during HH. The fries and salads are nice sides too. TBH everything I have tried has been delicious. Good portion size and reasonable price. Very friendly staff too - shout out to EJ! :) Definitely check this place out if you're visiting downtown SJ. Great place to stop by before a sharks game! Will be back soon! read more

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This place is great. Nice concept and theme of California vibes, without it looking tacky or gimmicky. I've only gone for lunch and I've tried the steak frites and the pita sandwich on separate visits. That pita portion is intimidating, but delicious. Menu is diverse and everything looks delcious! I will say though, at lunch, orders take a little long to get to your table especially if you order a pizza, and when you only get an hour - it starts to cut it close. I've experienced this on both visits. read more

I spent an hour there with no food. I walked in to order take out already knowing what to order. I didn't check how long but it was a while before I was acknowledged at the front. I went to the bar and ordered the chicken and a mocktail while I waited. I was extremely patient until we were at about 45 minutes of me being there with no food. The bartender said they were boxing my food. 10 minutes passed, no food, I asked. The bartender said he didn't know what happened but they are working on it. After an hour, I had enough, I said my goodbyes and left empty handed. The mocktail was decent, though. read more

Poppy & Claro - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

Poppy & Claro just opened last week in the KQED building in downtown SJ! I've stopped by for morning coffee and tea and the staff seem really nice. I ordered a chamomile tea this morning and it was soothing for a cold day. The interior is really modern and clean, and it looks like there's a separate working space as well. They serve brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, so they're open from 7am to 7pm. I work nearby so I can't wait to try more of their menu items! read more

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How have you not been to Poppy & Claro already? It's a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar. Usually when a place tries to do too many things, it doesn't get any of the right -- in this case Poppy & Clara nails all three. Get the brown butter caramel latte. It comes a little too sweet for me, so I ask for less syrup but it's unusual and really good. Time to try something other than chain store PSL. Pair the latte with a morning smash sando: eggs + cheddar on a hearty brioche. Or, if you want something lighter and sweeter, there's an assortment of Manresa pastries. For lunch, I vouch for the salmon club. Nicely seasoned and grilled salmon on levain sourdough bread. Messy (three napkins!) but delicious. You could also try the truffled grilled cheese. In my opinion, truffles make anything better and this three cheese gooeyness is awesome. Full bar, decent selection of wins, both at reasonable downtown prices. Happy hour 3-6. Everyone working here is really nice. Come on down. read more

Poppy & Claro - Bread pudding - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

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Stopped by for happy hour! We got the $8 truffle parmesan fries and $10 margherita pizza to share & we each got a $10 Poppy's featured cocktail (classic margarita). Honestly it was surprisingly pretty solid. Not the best happy hour deals, but not bad considering the items tasted fresh. The restaurant itself was tucked away in a corner, so it was a bit hard to find the entrance at first. The ambiance was nice, clean, and modern. Overall I thought it was a cool spot, but their happy hour offerings were not super exciting. Apparently they've been open since September. read more

Poppy & Claro - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

Hubs and I were looking for something new/different and we definitely found it here! Between the two of us, we split the wings, salad, and pizza and enjoyed all of it. The wings were good with the sauce (it looked so good that hubs grabbed them before I could snap a pic!). The salad was surprisingly different with the crispy seaweed - it was a nice touch that added a bit of texture and umami. The pizza was also unexpectedly tasty too; the wood fired crust was done nicely and the salami (?) was unique and tasty. While I was here for lunch, I had to try and judge their coffees. The lattes were well made and yay for serving Sightglass coffee. I wish I still worked in DTSJ as I could definitely see myself grabbing coffee and pastries here. Overall it was a nice place - albeit a little bit more like a workday lunch or happy hour spot versus a weekend hangout. read more

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I love love love Poppy & Claro!! Today was their grand opening, and they did not disappoint. Their interior was so cute, and simply aesthetically pleasing (I'm a huge advocate for cute work spaces, and this was definitely meeting my standards!) I ordered the Brown Butter Caramel Latte and the Claro Latte, and the person taking my order was so nice and explained their default milk (it's oat milk) and was patient during the entire process. Hands down the best customer service ever! Finally, the coffee was amazing! It was not too sweet, and it had a lot of depth in its flavor (especially the brown butter latte!) The prices were reasonable, I believe it was around $6 per drink. Overall, I would make another visit and would recommend this place to anyone who is on the edge about deciding to go. read more

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This place is a solid addition to Downtown and dangerously convenient if you pass it on the way to work. The signature latte is excellent hot or iced, though the iced version is the clear winner for me. The fries are a standout--they land somewhere between In-N-Out and McDonald's fries in the best possible way. The breakfast smash sando had plenty of flavor without being overly greasy, and the chilaquiles came with a tangy salsa that had a good amount of heat. The space itself is comfortable and roomy, with a good mix of indie, folk, and pop playing in the background. The staff is friendly and helpful, and free WiFi makes it an easy place to hang around for a while. read more

The five stars is for how the roast chicken tasted like roast duck, even though there was no skin. The mushrooms and broccoli came out better than Scott's Seafood down the street and the mayo was good enough to go with seafood. The chicken platter here is good for older people wanting to do business lunches in downtown, but it should be paired up with an appetizer and/or some dessert and drinks there. read more

Poppy & Claro - Chicken vegetable platter - March 2026 - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

Had a mixed experience here. Service was terrible, even though there were five people at the restaurant. Brought out half of our food and then took another ten minutes to bring out the rest. Rarely checked on us. Had to flag them down to get the bill. Never asked how our food was. The positive was that the food was really great. Tried several items and all were delicious Maybe better for take out than an in house dining experience read more

I stopped by Poppy and Claro for my morning artisan coffee and a warm pastry. It is a bright and welcoming spot that easily brightened up my day right in the middle of downtown. read more

I loved my recent dining experience at Poppy & Claro... the food and drinks (we got fun mocktails) were delicious, but the star of the show was the friendly service! Each person we interacted with here had the best vibes. We ordered a Margherita pizza, the fried green beans, and the leek soup! I would probably skip the green beans next time because there was a bit more batter than I expected, but I would definitely get a pizza and soup again. The mocktails were very refreshing and had a cute presentation. Also, they have delicious froyo with fun toppings. This restaurant is in Downtown SJ and has a breakfast menu, lunch, Happy Hour (generous) and dinner. The decor is cute, cozy and welcoming. I'll be back!! read more

We went during happy hour and ordered the Hot Rosa pizza as recommended plus their wings and truffle parmesan fries. I ordered their seasonal cocktail : Strawberry thief which was pretty good. I liked the interior design of the place as well. I would come back again to try other items and dessert. read more

Poppy & Claro - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

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I was so excited to try this place and there's nothing better than supporting a local restaurant. However i was extremely disappointed in my visit. The food was ok, steak was on the luke warm side and not cooked as asked. If it was for food itself I'd give 2 or 2.5 stars. The sad part about the food was that a large portion of their menu was unavailable. Which isn't the biggest deal but still it's off putting. Then when we looked at the happy hour menu and asked about which cocktail was included they said non, that it was an oxtail. Which made no sense to me. After that every cocktail we wanted to try they either didn't have the ingredients or it was out of season. For me if I'm coming into a restaurant and something is out of season, please just update your menus, it's disappointing to look at a menu to only discover most drink items are out of season and not available. So that was that disappointing part of food. Now for service, there was maybe 4 tables in the entire restaurant including us, the beginning started off strong were seated fast, order taken. But after that it's like they disappeared. Once we got our food they placed it down and left asap. We then were done, not a server to be found, they were all standing at the bar, or on their phone. It took us a good 15 minutes to flag someone down. We asked for dessert and it took 25 minutes to get their cookie. If it does actually take that long i wish someone would have informed us. It was just poor service overall. They must have been doing things for their social media because it seemed like that was what most of the staff was paying attention to. Frustrating And sad. read more

Lobby is cute and so is indoor seating, service was pretty slow but due to large get togethers happening, def need more staff when they have these get togethers going to be better equipped to avoid long wait times. read more

Poppy & Claro - Red wine - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

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My first time at Poppy & Claro as a San Jose native and I was impressed! They were quite busy but got our walk-in table of 6 seated within a decent time. I ordered the wings and the roasted beet & hummus bowl. As a celiac, having everything labeled is so helpful. I will say the food took a bit to get to the table but after a long day the wait was worth it for fresh food. I will definitely be coming back for brunch, the restaurant has a nice vibe. Looking forward to next time!! read more

Cute little spot inside the 50 west building. They have coffees, sandwiches, and protein options and even a kids menu ! They had a high chair for my toddler. The bathroom was clean and most importantly the food was great. My toddler enjoyed his cheese pizza and French fries. My turkey club was great and my husband liked his burger. A lot of yummy finds on the menu. Would go back read more

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Really lovely place with an amazing assortment of amazing coffees and pastries. The order is super fast and simple vía their online ordering system which is a plus. Definitely want to return in the evening sometime to try the rest! read more

Poppy & Claro - Vanilla latte and house bread pudding - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

This new restaurant did not disappoint! Staff are great and incredibly friendly. All the cocktails are amazing! Love the ambience and want to go back during the day for the coffee and breakfast. Only "complaint" is the limited hours; closed on weekends but hopefully that changes as folks discover this downtown haven. read more

Poppy & Claro - Refreshing cocktail with pandan on the left - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was straightforward and delicious. Also well priced. The ambiance was suppppppper cute-very classy looking in there. I happen to go in the morning so it was pretty empty but it was very clean and I loved the style of the place. read more

We had such a great experience at Poppy! The hot Rosa pizza was amazing, the fried green beans were perfectly crispy, and the wings were so flavorful. Huge shoutout to EJ at the bar. He was super friendly and made an excellent Boulevardier. Definitely coming back! read more

Poppy & Claro - Hot Rosa Pizza - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

I was at ur restaurant yesterday and got the black walnut vegan pizza. The pizza was ok but there was nothing walnutty about it. There was literally no flavor of walnut. Everything was overtaken by mushrooms. Not sure why u have made it vegan as lacking cheese is not really adding anything to it. And I have had vegan pizzas that are much more flavorful, also concentrating all the topping in the center with dull looking tomato sauce (that tastes right out of jar) is not good for presentation or consuming as half of the pizza is just empty crust. U have a fancy name but the flavors do not keep up with it. Do better Poppy & Claro. Cute restaurant though. Nice spaces and interiors. read more

The latest addition to downtown is gorgeous Poppy & Claro! Stop by and grab a delicious latte and enjoy the stunning dining area. We enjoyed their hearty salads and yummy appetizers! After work, they have an amazing space for happy hour with some pretty classic libations! Next time I'm definitely ordering one of their wood fired pizzas! There is a parking lot across the street or if you're working downtown, stop by. read more

-Location: DTSJ; conveniently located in the same building as the public parking garage across from Mezcal. Parking (on Fri. ~3 pm for ~1.5h) was $10. I forgot to ask if the restaurant validates; would be nice to know. -Space/ Ambiance: cute, bright, colorful, modern, clean. Good for when you want a nice sit-down restaurant but not too upscale. Comfortable, inviting, non-pretentious. Good for a date night. Good for private parties. -Service: friendly staff. I entered through the inside of the building and didn't see a host stand but staff at the bar greeted us right away and let us know we could sit anywhere. (It was not busy at the time.) Waiter was relatively attentive (maybe would have wanted him to check on us just a little bit more often, especially since it wasn't very busy/ actually pretty slow at the time we went). Another two sweet waitresses also checked on us (one when our waiter was on break and another just to check that we weren't too hot with the window blinds up and the sun on us). Overall good service. -Drinks: decent selection of signature, low-proof, and spirit free cocktail/mocktail options. We got the Golden Hour and Amber Bloom (spirit free) and enjoyed it, although the ginger taste in the Amber Bloom was a bit stronger than we anticipated. I ordered a Matcha Spritz to go and the lemon in that was also stronger than I expected. -Food: We ordered the Steak Frites, Spicy Vodka Campanelle, and Beyond Strawberries & Cream. We didn't quite like the herb béarnaise on the Steak Frites but we asked if it would be ok to get something else on the side and received a side of garlic aioli that was very good. The broccolini that came with the Steak Frites was seasoned well, flavorful, a little bit spicy. My son was impressed with his dish and very much enjoyed it. The Spicy Vodka Campanelle wasn't very spicy but still good--although I wouldn't say I was "impressed," as my son was with his plate. We both loved the dessert, though. We ordered the Beyond Strawberries & Cream. It was fun and creative (strawberries three diff ways), tasty, balanced, the perfect level of sweetness (sweet but not overly so). -Price: it was 2 of us and we ordered the items mentioned above and, from what I remember, the total was ~$120 (including a 20% tip). I believe prices are included on the menu posted to their website, to get a more accurate idea of price. IMO, I think the portions, quality, service, ambiance, etc. were such that I didn't feel like the price was too disproportionate to what we were receiving. - Overall: We enjoyed our food and time there, and we did not think any of the points of (hopefully constructive) criticism above warranted lowering our rating down from 5 stars. Would go again and would recommend to others. read more

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The food service and ambiance were amazing. It's Easter time and they had Easter art up that was refined and beautiful. Great music and just a wonderful vibe. It was morning and there were meetings taking place and people grabbing a bite and getting some work done. The food, so yum! The breakfast sausage hand made, sourdough toast amazing. I got over easy eggs to dip my toast in and the potatoes had such wonderful flavoring. Lastly I got the Chai tea which was perfect. Some are too sweet. Such a great breakfast and perfect way to stature the day. Thank goodness I took a photo before I inhaled it all. read more

Poppy & Claro - Sunrise breakfast - New American Near Me - San Jose, California

Super clean and cute place with warm inviting natural light. I'm already planning my next trip to eat at the restaurant! Was a little hard to find with tents up; followed signs. In a business building near the museum. Ordered the truffle shuffle pizza to go for a quick lunch. Came out im roughly 15 minutes. The crust was perfectly risen and crispy and slightly chewy - gorgeous. The caramelized onions under the cheese is perfection. No protein in that meal but would have it again in a heart beat. I ate half of it and crashed from the carbs but worth it. read more

My friend and I came here thinking it would be really expensive because of how nice and clean the place was but it was actually a decent price. The food was really good and the service as well. The location is really nice as well since it's right next to the San Jose Art Museum. We'll definitely come back to try more of the food options! read more

This place has an awesome vibe. I wish they were open longer. Get the winter squash pizza! It's so so good. I also really enjoyed the pandan vodka cocktail (forgot the name) read more