Academic Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

1. Academic Coffee

8.8
499 S 2nd St. (E. William St.), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Noah L.Noah Lehmann-Haupt: Great pastries (flawless croissants) and amazing espresso drinks!

SaliemSaliem: Pandan and black sesame flavors!

Erik B.Erik Berlin: Try the black magic

WFM Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

2. WFM Coffee Bar

8.2
1146 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Almaden · 39 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: They have a cafeteria type setting because this location is so large. The soups are wonderful! An unlimited salad bar. Vegan desserts. Sandwiches custom ordered. They even have a hot bar! So tasty!!

John B.John Boitnott: Hot bar is always excellent.

Briana R.Briana Ricketts: If your getting Honey make sure you get Small Bees honey it's local from San Jose and Great for allergies

Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

3. Peet's Coffee & Tea

8.7
1110 Blossom Hill Rd., Suite 20,, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Almaden · 22 tips and reviews

Al B.Al B.: Definitely love their Freddos more than Starbucks. Perfect on a hot day!

Johnny M.Johnny Mopery: While there's a ton of delicious drinks, their coffee alone is amazing. Much better than most other places.

Vickie C.Vickie Chandler: Am becoming a big fan of their cafe au lait!

Spectra Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

4. Spectra Coffee

8.8
5353 Almaden Expy #52, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · 8 tips and reviews

caseqcaseq: Totally legit espresso, great waffles too.

Sagi G.Sagi Geva: Using SightGlass Coffee beans (SF). Cappuccino was great. Friendly employees. Outdoor seating is available if you need to bring the pup :)

J S.J S: Great coffee and pandan waffles

Voyager Craft Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

5. Voyager Craft Coffee

8.3
87 N San Pedro St (at W St John St), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown San Jose · 5 tips and reviews

Keri G.Keri Garel: The Tokyo and Valencia lattes are both quite good.

Steven K.Steven Kaye: Nice strong double espresso.

Brea S.Brea Simpson: Really cool space.

Chromatic Roastery is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

6. Chromatic Roastery

8.4
460 Lincoln Ave (Auzerais Ave), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Central San Jose · 2 tips and reviews

CarlaCarla: My favorite coffee house in San Jose! Great roasts, friendly staff and nestled in with a few other great businesses.

Juha C.Juha Christensen: Still only serving espresso in paper cups

Philz Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

7. Philz Coffee

8.3
118 Paseo de San Antonio (at 4th St), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Paseo · 216 tips and reviews

Simon S.Simon Stahl: Every coffee absolutely fresh and hand made. Try the turkish! Nice atmosphere.

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2010 - Reader's Poll - BEST COFFEE

JJ H.JJ H: try the iced mint mojito

Nirvana Soul is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

8. Nirvana Soul

8.4
315 S 1st St, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown San Jose · 7 tips and reviews

cami j.cami j.: gorgeous shop with delicious coffee and super friendly and skilled baristas! yay for black woman owned coffee in san josé!

Stephen S.Stephen Smythe: Coffee and pastries Yummo

Kirk F.Kirk Fortin: Get a Dirty Diana if you like Chai Tea!!

Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

9. Peet's Coffee & Tea

8.5
2035 Camden Avenue,, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Cambrian · 13 tips and reviews

Jessica B.Jessica Brown: Best sugar-free soy vanilla latte I've tried so far! Wicked friendly service.

Todd G.Todd G.: The Tea Coolers are top notch on a hot day.

Terry L.Terry Leather: I love this coffee!

Peet's Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

10. Peet's Coffee

8.5
1088 E. Brokaw Road, Suite 80,, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Berryessa · 4 tips and reviews

Meghan B.Meghan Blankenship: Love the iced white chocolate mocha latte!

Lan🦖🦕 d.Lan🦖🦕 dis: Get coffee.

Steven G.Steven Gruba: Black tie is awesome

Philz Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

11. Philz Coffee

8.2
1115 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Willow Glen · No tips or reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

12. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.1
368 Santana Row (at Olin Ave), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · 2 tips and reviews

Hyde M.Hyde Motta: Love it try the affogato

ScooterrScooterr: It’s not on the menu but they’ll do a solid Flat White!

Voltaire Coffee House is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

13. Voltaire Coffee House

7.8
360 S Market St Unit 80 (at E San Salvador St), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Zack S.Zack Sheppard: Excellent (but expensive!) single origin cold brew and fresh baked croissants in the morning. Good choice for an early stop near the convention center.

Isidro A.Isidro Arinaga: Single origin pour over is very good. Served in a classic diner-style mug

Furkan K.Furkan Khan: Great food and service

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

14. Starbucks

7.7
1430 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Central San Jose · 4 tips and reviews

Bill B.Bill Black: Great chi tea 😎

Anthony D.Anthony DiVento: Slowest drive thru ever

Scott R.Scott Riley: Wait was 30 minutes with only one customer in front of me

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in San Jose.

15. Starbucks

8.1
1087 Meridian Ave (at Willow St), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · 17 tips and reviews

Don T.Don TheSyFyGuy: Yum Yum Donuts, and ToGo's are right on the corners across from this spot, and good for a little lunch to go with your java.

Drew S.Drew Seymour: The hardwood flooring was recycled from the Los Gatos High School Gymnasium.

Maura B.Maura Burns: Sometimes wonky wifi. :-/