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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Maruwu Seicha
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Pour Decisions
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Boba Bar
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Playback Coffee
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Spectra Coffee
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Moonwake Coffee Roasters
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Roy's Station
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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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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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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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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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A Bite of Wyoming
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Academic Coffee
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Alice's Restaurant
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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 - The Alameda
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Crepevine
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Super Wine Week at J. Lohr
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Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings
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Succulents in Bloom - Spring Succulent Workshop at Hayes Mansion
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Ole 60
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Global Soccer Match Austria vs. Jordan Watch Party
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Global Soccer Match Qatar vs. Switzerland Watch Party
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Back to the Future
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Symphony San Jose Presents THE ENIGMATIC VOICE
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Hyatt House San Jose/Silicon Valley
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Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
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Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
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Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Aloft Santa Clara
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San Jose Marriott
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Vagabond Inn SJC Airport
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Petiscos by ADEGA
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Mochinut
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Hết sẩy
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Bo Ne Phu Yen
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O'Flaherty's Irish Pub
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CH11 Cellars
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Hapa's Creekside
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Bun Me Up
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San Jose Earthquakes vs. LAFC PRIME TIME/Mexican Heritage Night Game
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College Basketball Tournament Concert
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Dear Evan Hansen
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Cazzu – Latinaje En Vivo Tour
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Harajuku - Lunar New Year Fest
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Murder Mystery Dinner at Hayes Mansion
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Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Valentine's Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Murder in Vegas
