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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Cafe 86
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Playback 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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Peggy Sue's - San Pedro Square
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Pekoe - Evergreen
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Philz Coffee
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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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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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Evergreen Inn & Pub
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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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Chromatic Coffee
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City Diner
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Cô Ba Dessert, Tea and Coffee
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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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Dr.ink
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A Bite of Wyoming
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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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An Evening with Judy Collins and special guest Tom Rush
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La Plática Live
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Richie Jen 2025 Live
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Symphonic Spooktacular: “Bewitching Broadway”
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Ehrlich Brothers
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Óscar Maydon – Rico o Muerto Tour
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Ride the Cyclone
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College Basketball Tournament Concert
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The Simpleview Hotel
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Hyatt Place San Jose Downtown
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
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Vagabond Inn SJC Airport
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Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
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Hotel Valencia Santana Row
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Hyatt House San Jose/Silicon Valley
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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
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Baekjeong San Jose
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CREAM
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Bun Bo Hue An Nam
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CA Bakehouse
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Rosita's De Basilio Deli & Market
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55 South
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Chacho’s
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Oveja Negra
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The Big Game LX Concert
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Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
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Óscar Maydon – Rico o Muerto Tour
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Tending and Dreaming: Stories from the Collection
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A Conversation with Alicia Silverstone, Plus a 30th Anniversary Screening of “Clueless”
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Spellbound – sjDANCEco
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Masquerade
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Global Soccer Match Concert