Venture coffee was on my list to try since a few months and finally have them a visit. It's a…read morespacious location, with easy parking located on the campus of Venture church. Tried their Vanilla Latte with house made syrup and The Vaquero (Mexican mocha equivalent) and both drinks were fantastic. Went back the following weekend, so good! Baristas are super friendly and place has a lovely vibe. It's a hidden gem, check it out

Get a brownie. Thank me later…read more Venture Coffee was a bit of a surprise hit for me for a few reasons. I wasn't expecting it to be part of a church, and I certainly wasn't expecting the entire area to be under construction when I arrived haha. Although it was a little tricky to find the entrance due to that construction, it most certainly was worth it. The latte iced latte I ordered was delicious, the space was beautiful, the seating was ample, and the biggest surprise of the whole experience... the brownie might be one of the best I've eaten in my life. I will certainly be coming back. Can't recommend this spot enough.

Spectra is a pretty interesting spot to grab a drink and a bite. The iced coffee was delicious and…read morethe banh mi, too. The only thing that struck me as weird was that the avocado toast was the same price as a much larger banh mi. Not sure why they would be the same price, but either way, the sandwich was tasty and a good deal ‍

I used to go to Spectra a lot, and will say you can't really go wrong with any of their lattes,…read morealthough the Matcha is on the weaker side. The Creamy Mint is also really good! Service has always great, and they get the drinks out relatively fast. One drink I'd recommend NOT getting is the iced Americano. I love iced Americanos and it is usually my go-to drink at cafes, but here it was incredibly sour. I've ordered it here multiple times to give them the benefit of the doubt, but each time it has been sour. If you're looking to sit down and get some work done, definitely come earlier in the morning, because the place gets packed fast around 11am/12pm. There's a lot of foot traffic, especially since Trader Joe's and Costco is right there.

While out shopping, my wife and I came across BLVD Coffee and remembered a friend mentioning it…read morebefore--so I figured, why not give it a try? As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by Enrique, who had such a warm and welcoming demeanor. We took a moment to look over the menu, and he quickly picked up that it was our first time. After we confirmed, he asked about our coffee preferences--strong, sweet, or somewhere in the middle--and walked us through the seasonal menu with some great suggestions. My wife ordered the iced lavender vanilla, and I went with the iced café carmelita. He also asked if we wanted food, so we tried the lemon blueberry loaf and a turkey avocado sandwich. Everything did not disappoint. The drinks were amazing--Enrique absolutely nailed the recommendations--and the turkey avocado sandwich was especially memorable. While our drinks were being made, we had some friendly small talk with the staff, which added to the experience. The overall vibe was great. The team was super friendly and attentive--when a line started forming, other staff jumped in right away to make sure no one was left waiting. I'm really glad we stopped in and gave this place a shot. We'll definitely be back!

Great vibes, good coffee (not too acidic beans), almond croissants were delish!…read more Pros: - Lots of parking in front of the cafe - lots of seating (indoor & outdoor) & different vibes I ordered: - almond croissant: ugh so good! It was flaky, chewy, not too sweet, almonds were burnt. Even after 4 hours, it was perfect. 5/5 stars - $6 - Americano: yea I know, boring but it was good! Acidic but not too much. Would've loved to taste the bean more 4/5 stars - $4.50? Definitely a good work/study cafe on a random weekday

Morning Lobby Café has become my go-to place for coffee since I live right around the corner. From…read morethe moment you walk in, they make you feel like family. They always recognize me, greet me with a smile, and provide such warm, genuine customer service every single time. I love coming here either on my own or with friends, sipping on my coffee and taking a moment to start my day off right. It is one of those places that feels welcoming and familiar. Highly recommend!

Morning Lobby is such a cute brunch and coffee spot in San Jose. The space is bright, airy, and…read morevery aesthetic, with soft colors, pretty seating, and both indoor and outdoor areas. It definitely feels like one of those places that's made for catching up with friends over coffee and taking a few photos. We tried the breakfast sandwich, smoked salmon toast, egg toast, matcha, iced coffee, and Vienna latte. Everything was delicious! It does get busy, so I'd recommend coming earlier to avoid the crowd. The food is more on the pretty café brunch side, and the portions aren't huge, but the overall vibe makes it a fun spot for brunch, coffee, and photos.

"The coffee here is delightfully smooth and well-balanced, offering a clean, non-harsh sip with…read morejust the right touch of sweetness.

Really solid coffee and great service. One of my favorite spots in San Jose right now.read more

Very cute place. It's inside of a shopping plaza parking lot. I live their decoration. It's pretty…read morequick service. The drink is good.

Ken's Coffee Bar operates out of a super cute, tiny cafe truck setup. They have plenty of seating…read moreoutside, a really nice outdoor decor, and a pretty unique menu of lattes. The staff was also super polite and welcoming. That said, the drinks were a bit of a mixed bag. I ordered the orange cardamom latte for myself and a pistachio latte for my husband. The orange cardamom latte was honestly pretty underwhelming. Instead of a bright, zesty citrus note, it came across as purely linear and sour. Mix that sourness with whole milk, and it just didn't taste right or appetizing at all, and the cardamom was way too subtle to save it. On the other hand, the pistachio latte was actually really delicious. The only catch? It didn't taste like pistachio at all. It was very vanilla-forward instead. So while it was a great cup of coffee, missing the actual featured flavor was a bit of a letdown. Great vibe, sweet staff, and nice outdoor seating, but the specialty flavors could definitely use some tweaking.

I'm not a huge boba/milk tea fan so I guess take this as a review from someone with pretty…read moresuperficial knowledge. I tried two drinks, a Vietnamese iced coffee made less sweet and a 3/4 sweet peach... peach something. I forget the name, but the menu is small it's the peach one. Both were fantastic. Definitely on the sweet side but not "this is melted ice cream" sweet like I've had at some places. I'd still probably get the peach one 50% next time. The Vietnamese iced coffee was very intensely flavored, had a great texture, and for whatever reason wasn't as hyper-caffeinated as some I'd had. I've had some Vietnamese coffees that made me feel like I was going to bounce off the walls, this was more mellow. But it still has the strong coffee flavor I'm used to. The peach drink was super refreshing, full of peach flavor, but again the level of sugar wasn't cloying at all. And the little chunks of peach added a nice texture to the experience. Again, not an expert on milk tea/boba, but this was probably some of the best I've had, definitely the best I can remember. Inside the shop is a bit spartan but there's seating for a few groups. You order via a kiosk and then someone brings the drinks out to the counter, so it's a bit impersonal. They take credit cards and the parking lot is a little tight.

A quaint little boba shop tucked into a small plaza. There are two self-service kiosks at the front…read moreto place your order, and the drinks came out fairly quickly. We ordered: - Brûlée Green Milk Tea: 4/5 - Be sure to mix it well, as the brûlée layer sticks thickly to the sides of the cup. It had a nice balance of tea flavor and rich brûlée sweetness. - White Peach Oolong Milk Tea w/ Crystal Boba 4/5 - My drink was initially served without the crystal boba, but the staff quickly provided it on the side in a separate cup. The peach and oolong flavors paired well and tasted refreshing. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other drinks!

Got here at 10am on a Tuesday and the wait was a bit long because there was a large delivery order…read morebeing made before us. The workers were very friendly and apologized for the wait but it was perfectly OK. The interior was aesthetic and cozy, perfect place to read a book / hang out / reset your life lol. I do wish there was a smaller size, only medium / large were available. There were so many options, I wanted to try them all. Their sugarcane series looked interesting. I would definitely try their pandan cream next time. Order Egg coffee $6.90 Ube matcha $7.50

I ate a cold-cut combo banh mi here. The bread was fresh and crispy, there was a large serving of…read morevegetables, and I got extra meat, all of which was good, except the headcheese was a little bit hard. Unfortunately, it's a 4-star rather than a 5-star because the sandwich was too dry. It needed a thicker spread of mayo. This cafe is located in a rather dire strip mall, and it is the one shining light of the area. That is commendable.

Honest neighborhood donut shop bringing you the softest donuts in town. They have the fluffy,…read morenostalgic donuts you remember eating as a kid and not the ones you get at places like Krispy Kreme's. The service is always great, they are always nice and accommodating. My kids all want their own bags and let's not begin with them always changing their orders - the people there are always patient. There are seats in the back and I often times see parents there with their kids before school or a few elderly folks hanging out with friends, over a donut and coffee. Very friendly and warm place. Highly recommend if you're in the area. They changed management a few years ago and I'm happy to say they have kept the same warm service. Pictured: my son loves their white chocolate mocha.

Being bombarded by all the social spam of Stan's vs. Randy's donuts, I decided to come to our…read moreneighborhood donut shop to enjoy their fluffy and soft donuts to cure my nostalgia. I really love their old fashioned donuts, they are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, just so good.

Cafe name: Major Tom 4/5…read more (First time ordering this one, but I would recommend their Dirty Thai Iced Latte 10/10) Chilly Willy Freeze 5/5 (My bf orders this every single time, will not order anything else. This is his signature drink.) I love the lighting they have in this restaurant! Once you step in makes it feel like it's winter or something. (My favorite season) I would definitely check this place out !

This place is pretty good. Been going for the past 5 years. I live no where near south side SJ but…read moreoccasionally make the drive. Coffees good. I like their dirty thai tea. They have a fair amount of foods options, those are whatever. Top 5 coffee shop in SJ IMO