Big E Cafe Artisan Empanadas is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

1. Big E Cafe Artisan Empanadas

8.8
1683 Branham Ln (Ross Ave.), San Jose, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin Marks: Apart from the great coffee and empanadas and wifi, the other reason to come us the friendly, smiling staff. No emo Hipster baristas at Ernie's

Aylin I.Aylin I.: Tasty and fresh food! Quick and friendly service! Also outdoor/dog friendly seating.

Andy W.Andy W: Empanadas, and comes with great, friendly service.

House of Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

2. House of Bagels

8.8
505 E San Carlos St (at 11th St), San Jose, CA
Bagel Shop · Downtown San Jose · 49 tips and reviews

Diana L.Diana Luu: The pesto pizza bagel and cheese pesto bagel here are so freakin' delicious. The people that work here are friendly as well and start remembering your orders.

Alexey S.Alexey Stepanov: Really fast service even if overloaded :-)

Lily H.Lily Harris: Great food and fast service!

Sweet Rendezvous is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

3. Sweet Rendezvous

8.6
668 Blossom Hill Rd (at Cahalan Ave), San Jose, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Blossom Valley · 15 tips and reviews

Jennifer S.Jennifer S.: Great employees... Very friendly and helpful. Quaint little shop with an inviting ambiance.

not m.not me: Ice cream is so tasty and the employees are quite friendly and helpful 👍

Drew M.Drew Marsh: Super friendly family....so many ice cream choices

Sushi Maru is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

4. Sushi Maru

8.1
262 Jackson St (at N 6th), San Jose, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Japantown · 31 tips and reviews

Benjamin T.Benjamin Tan: Green tea ice cream :) come for the food and friendly service!

Jacqueline O.Jacqueline O.: Love it here. Good prices good portions with a friendly staff. However I would avoid coming during the lunch and dinner rush if you are strapped for time

jansen c.jansen c: Always one of my local favorite, family style atmosphere, friendly staff

Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

5. 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.

Allison G.Allison Gabrielle Snee: All the baristas are super friendly here

VerenaVerena: Super vegan friendly 🌱

Slider's Burgers is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

6. Slider's Burgers

7.9
1645 W San Carlos St (at Dana Ave), San Jose, CA
Burger Joint · Shasta Hanchette Park · 22 tips and reviews

MonkaMonka: Must try! People are very friendly and I can feed the fish! :)

Warren L.Warren Lain: Exotic meats, custom toppings, sweet potato fries, friendly service and inexpensive. No reason to go to The Counter after trying this place!

Shikamaru N.Shikamaru Nara: The burgers are good, but it doesn't fill me. In my opinion it's a little pricey for sort of small portions, but occasionally it gets the job done. Worth checking out. Really friendly staff!

Walia Ethiopian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

7. Walia Ethiopian Cuisine

8.6
2208 Business Cir (at S Bascom Ave.), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 35 tips and reviews

Vinamrata S.Vinamrata Singal: Awesome food, good service!

Rusya T.Rusya T: Just plain awesome Ethiopian food and super friendly service!!!

Eliot L.Eliot Lash: Veggie combo and mushroom tibs!

Paper Plane is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

8. Paper Plane

8.5
72 S 1st St (at Post St), San Jose, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Jose · 82 tips and reviews

Amy B.Amy B: Good for groups. Slow service.

Jay M.Jay Mar: Bartenders are very friendly and helpful when choosing a drink; hard to get a seat when busy so expect usual standing or bar seat!

Ashley S.Ashley Spears: Cocktails on Tap and broad selection of bourbons!

ISO: Beers is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

9. ISO: Beers

8.4
75 E Santa Clara St #120 (at N Second St), San Jose, CA
Beer Bar · Downtown San Jose · 21 tips and reviews

Alex E.Alex Escamilla: Great craft beer selection and very friendly staff.

Thomas S.Thomas Savarino: Best set of taps in downtown. Widest selection by far.

C O.C O: Rotating beers on tap plus a fridge with bottles for here or to go. Still in soft opening phase but an AMAZING patio for the summer. Beer list is a page and half long.

Bill's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

10. Bill's Cafe

8.8
5631 Cottle Rd (at Poughkeepsie Rd), San Jose, CA
Breakfast Spot · 50 tips and reviews

Katie A.Katie A: Pet friendly on the patio! Great food & service!

MichelleMichelle: California Benedict ftw!!! Great staff from hostess to wait staff and bussers. Very friendly and go above and beyond in service :)

Bonny L.Bonny Lee: Veggie skillet with no tomatoes is my go to!!

Crate & Barrel is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

11. Crate & Barrel

8.8
301 Santana Row (Stevens Creek Blvd), San Jose, CA
Furniture and Home Store · 10 tips and reviews

Alana D.Alana Done: All the employees are very helpful and friendly :)

Sabina H.Sabina Huq: Ask for Paul. He's awesome! Super friendly, patient and helpful!

Todd G.Todd G.: If I'm somewhere retail when the zombie apocalypse happens, I want it to be a Crate and Barrel. Defensible, two story building with great visibility, plenty of fashionable places to sleep.

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

12. O'Flaherty's Irish Pub

7.9
25 N. San Pedro St (at W. Santa Clara St), San Jose, CA
Irish Pub · Downtown San Jose · 56 tips and reviews

Ryan B.Ryan Bailey: Great place. Friendly staff.

Jeff C.Jeff Colvin: Beer and food are great! Friendly service great atmosphere!

Cathleen R.Cathleen Richards: Very friendly chummy bartender. Gave me several different samples of beers to try without even asking. Gave great recommendations. 🍻

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

13. Chick-fil-A

8.5
2280 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · South San Jose · 19 tips and reviews

Bill B.Bill Black: Great service friendly workers great chicken sandwiches ;)

Andrew G.Andrew Godfrey: Ask for some of their special sauces. My favorites: Chik-fil-a sauce, and honey BBQ

Alexandra V.Alexandra V.: People do not understand how a double drive thru works

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

14. Starbucks

8.2
2306 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · South San Jose · 15 tips and reviews

Maura B.Maura Burns: Quickly becoming one of my favorite Starbucks to come to at night. Roomy, relaxed and friendly staff.

Ron M.Ron Muriera: Always friendly staff and one of the more roomier Starbucks to do work at!

Lisa L.Lisa Lahde: Great remodel. So many more seating options.

4th Street Bowl Coffee Shop is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

15. 4th Street Bowl Coffee Shop

8.2
1441 N 4th St (btwn Gish Rd. & Archer St.), San Jose, CA
Diner · North San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Dave N.Dave Najar: Great breakfast, even better atmosphere with all the friendly regulars. Try any of the Hawaiian breakfasts and u will not be disappointed.

Olena P.Olena Plaskonis (Spirina): Truly American diner with enormous amount of food. Really friendly atmosphere, everybody is friendly. Feels like home

Buttercup D.Buttercup D: My usual go-to for diner breakfast when I'm visiting. Inexpensive and good. This place has a bevy of "the usuals" who have been coming here for years!