2. Falafel's Drive-In
8.7
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA
Falafel Restaurant · Central San Jose · 164 tips and reviews
Francesca Hernandez: The best deal is the large falafel and banana shake🙌 you won't be disappointed!!! Ask for extra sauce!
John Bobeldyk: Go to Falafel's Drive-In and order the large falafel & banana shake. You'll save $2 and get the two best items on the menu!
Cheapism: This family owned drive-in has been around since 1960. A local favorite, they serve unique American food like burgers and ethnic food like falafel. Starting around $3 or $4. Read more.
6. Haberdasher
8.6
43 W San Salvador St (First St.), San Jose, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Jose · 22 tips and reviews
K La: LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Great for before or after dinner cocktails. Fabulous, knowledgeable servers with an extensive drink menu. No food here, so if you really want to indulge, come after dinner.
Brian K: Have a conversation with the bartenders if you can. They know their stuff and will make you something great
Andrew Guyton: Amazing full bar, and the drinks highlighted on the menu are fantastic.
Dave Najar: Great breakfast, even better atmosphere with all the friendly regulars. Try any of the Hawaiian breakfasts and u will not be disappointed.
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!
Amy B: Don't expect greasy spoon. Great food. Chicken friend steak and eggs has real chicken garvey. It's delicious but if you except white, sausage gravy don't.
8. Paper Plane
8.6
72 S 1st St (at Post St), San Jose, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Jose · 82 tips and reviews
Ryan Lara: Knowledge staff. Great drink selection. You can ask your bartender for any traditional cocktail that's not on the menu.
Brian Dela Pena: Kentucky buck, fernet about it, truce de Puebla. Patrick, Raymond, and George - best bartenders/mixologists. Trust.
Erica Ota: Great place for craft cocktails. Food is good too. Small plate style. Go see Ryan, the bartender!
Ludi Chow: In order of deliciousness, brisket is definitely #1, the ribs are #2, and the pulled pork is #3.
Tom McGhan: You know this place is legit from the smell, but the super-friendly owner, killer sauce, bombin' brisket, and solid ribs are what put it over the top. That, and they add bacon to every side dish... :)
Kyle Fowler: There was brisket in the mac & cheese, enough said. The brisket was awesome, pull pork was great and the place was packed. Definitely a must visit BBQ joint in San Jose.