San Jose’s coffee scene is vibrant, diverse, and always evolving. From cozy neighborhood cafes to sleek specialty spots, the city offers more than just a caffeine fix. It’s a culture of craft, creativity, and connection.
Among the newest additions is Playback Coffee, located in San Pedro Square. This fresh concept is blending vintage nostalgia with modern design. Its vinyl walls and music‑inspired vibe make it a truly unique coffee experience. Another highlight is A.M. Craft, where coffee flights let you taste multiple brews side by side, turning every visit into an exploration.
With so many diverse cafes, San Jose is a must‑visit destination for coffee and tea lovers alike.

Playback Coffee located in San Pedro Square Market
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Playback Coffee
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Spectra Coffee
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Moonwake Coffee Roasters
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A.M. Craft
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Cafe 86
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Hello Kitty Cafe
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Voyager Craft Coffee
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Vero's Coffee
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San Jose Museum of Art Cafe
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Peggy Sue's
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Pekoe - Alum Rock
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Psycho Donuts
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San Pedro Square Market
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Social Policy
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SoFA Market
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Tono Coffee Project
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Urban Ritual
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Voltaire Coffee Roasters
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Peggy Sue's - San Pedro Square
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Pekoe - Evergreen
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Philz Coffee
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On Fourth - A Novel Cafe
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Nirvana Soul
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N7 Draft Tea + Coffee - West San Jose
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N7 Draft Tea + Coffee - Evergreen
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Milk Tea Lab
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Mikayla's Cafe
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Midtown Arts Mercantile
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Gente Cafe
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Grace Deli & Cafe
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iJAVA Cafe
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K-Cafe Patisserie & Tea House
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Kelly's French Bakery
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La Lune Sucree
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Evergreen Inn & Pub
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Academic Coffee
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Alice's Restaurant
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B2 Coffee
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Bel Bacio
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Bijan Bakery & Cafe
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Boba Guys Santana Row
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Buck's of Woodside
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Chromatic Coffee
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City Diner
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Cô Ba Dessert, Tea and Coffee
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Cocola
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Crema Coffee Roasting Company - Downtown
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Crema Coffee Roasting Company - The Alameda
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Crepevine
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A Bite of Wyoming
Alum Rock
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Sweet Sixteen
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Disney’s Newsies
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Symphonic World Cup
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A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin: Home Alone 35th Anniversary
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Global Soccer Match Concert
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Cavalleria Rusticana | Pagliacci
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Chess
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Bely y Beto Sueños Tour USA
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Aloft San Jose Cupertino
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Hotel De Anza
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Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
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Hyatt House San Jose Airport
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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport
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Sonesta ES Suites San Jose Airport
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Alura Inn
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Bertucelli's La Villa Delicatessen
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The Fountainhead Bar
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Urban Ritual
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Lisa's Tea Treasures
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Swaad Indian Cuisine
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Peggy Sue's
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Ike's Love and Sandwiches
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Good Karma Artisan Ales and Cafe
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College Basketball Tournament Concert
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A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin: Home Alone 35th Anniversary
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Sueños Fantásticos: Alebrijes & Nahuales
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Global Soccer Match 1 Watch Party
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Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party
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Sonic Runway
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Thanksgiving at The Pressroom
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Professor Brian Cox – Emergence
