First of all, the coffee. Vanilla latte? Yum. It's not like Starbucks in the sense that it's massed…read moreproduced, the beans they use have to be magic. It's good. Their pastries are yummy as well, but come in the morning when it's fresh. The service? Great. I am highly indecisive and when I don't know what I want, the cashier is always able to recommend something. It's in a cute old house in the historic district area of SJC. I have done a couple meetings here (sit outside, inside is too loud) and it's been the perfect spot. The trees provide shade so the sun isn't a bother at all.

I want to preface by saying I am absolutely in love with the vibe of this shop and the staff was…read morevery sweet! It's so cozy, old timey and just feels like fall, I have been wanting to try it for the longest time and I'm just so disappointed I couldn't even finish my drink because it was that bad. I ordered an iced matcha latte with pumpkin cold foam (something I make at home and have ordered at other cafes countless times). I'm so sad to say this drink just wasn't good at all, the "pumpkin" cold foam tasted like orange flavored medicine and left a terrible after taste in my mouth. I'm honestly not sure if they accidentally put the wrong cold foam or if that's actually what it tastes like. There was absolutely zero cinnamon, pumpkin or any type of spiced flavor. As for the matcha, I also couldn't taste that at all. It was pretty much just a cup of citrusy/medicinal flavored milk:( I really wanted to go back inside and ask for an exchange but it was busy so I just took my loss on almost $8.

This place was ADORABLE! I love the soft music and the calm vibe of this coffee place! It's very…read moreclean and the staff was so nice and friendly. And I always appreciate patience since I tend to take abit of time processing the menus. The drink I was really hoping to get was sold out unfortunately. So we got almost all the summer drinks, we recommend the bananas foster one!! Thank you for having us!

Very retro-cool ambiance and the baristas were super friendly. Unfortunately, the coffee was just…read moremeh for me, not really the type of coffee I like. I tried their seasonal special cappuccino, but it was pretty expensive for such a tiny cup. There's also limited outdoor seating, so we ended up taking our drinks and walking over to brunch at Breezy. Next time, I'd probably skip the coffee here and get Filipino coffee at Breezy instead.

Came here for an event and the next day I knew I wanted my husband to come and try out their…read morebreakfast with me! We both got a breakfast sandwich except he got the croissant! I thought mine was great and he also did as well. Their vanilla latte was great and the coffee had a nice flavor to it. Their syrups are house made. The ingredients here are fresh and amazing quality. My egg yolk was a deep orange color and tasted fresh! The service was good and I was even brought a little stool to put my purse on. It was a nice touch. The place itself is what it is labeled, a neighborhood cafe! It is homey and comfortable.

I'm embarrassed for the owners of this restaurant. The service was friendly but wow, I just paid…read more$30 for one lettuce heart sliced into 4 little spears, 2 boiled eggs and 2 caperberries with random splashes of dressing. I could've made this at home (all organic) for $2 and I'm not even kidding. This is not an exaggeration, and I spent $5 more for the second egg. Writing this so that people know before they waste their money.

There's two ways to look at the situation…read more 1. Be pissed at myself and embarrassed that I lived less than a mile from this place for 3 1/2 years and had no clue it was there and how good / cool the place and owner (Tim) is. Or 2. Just be super grateful that I finally learned about it and have gone there twice in the last four days. There are options all over the place to get coffee and a bite to eat, but there aren't places like this with culinary elevation in the flavors of the food and next level ingredients and taste in the coffee creations. The vibe is right as the music has been rad. Order ahead if you're in a crazy hurry. Otherwise well, order be a little patient because incredible things are never instantaneous.. This is where I'm spending my money for coffee and culinary delight. The pictures aren't great, but the food and drink sure is!

Tim Is Making Great Coffee is one of those places that has real personality. The coffee and drinks…read moreare extremely high quality, and the food is great too. They have Hawaiian-inspired food along with breakfast sandwiches and other options. The atmosphere is what really sets it apart. Tim plays vinyl records, there's Bob Ross and Snoopy memorabilia around the shop, and there's a mix of couches and dining tables. It's eclectic, comfortable, and very homey--not your typical coffee shop. While I was waiting for my coffee, Tim actually said to me, "Make yourself at home." And that really sums up the whole place. Great coffee, great food, great music, and a place where you actually want to hang out for a while. Definitely worth a visit.

**5 Stars -- Bordering on Infinity!**…read more JD Flannel Donuts deserves five stars, although I'm seriously considering petitioning Google to expand its rating system just for them. Are they a little expensive? Absolutely. But so is a good bottle of wine, and nobody complains when it's worth every penny. These donuts do not disappoint! I've been eating donuts since the old-school Winchell's days, back when a great donut and a cup of coffee were practically a food group. So I've got a few decades of highly unscientific donut research under my belt, and I can confidently say these are **the best donuts I've ever had. Period.** My personal favorite is the glazed old-fashioned. It's dangerously good. The kind of donut that makes you reconsider whether sharing is really a virtue. But here's the real surprise: **their vegan donuts are ridiculously good!** And I say that as someone who doesn't go looking for vegan anything. Frankly, I can't taste the difference. If nobody told me they were vegan, I'd never know. That's either culinary genius or some sort of donut witchcraft. Bottom line: Yes, you'll pay a little more. Yes, they're worth it. And yes, I'll be back. **My only complaint? They haven't figured out how to make them calorie-free.**

Unfortunately, this place has two people taking orders and one person shooing people away at the…read morefront door, so I was unable to get inside or order anything. It seems like it would make more sense to use staff to take orders instead of shooing people away from the door.

Ordering operations need to be improved. Lots of help for food in the cases but held up at the…read moreregister when you want to actually order food which takes longer to cook.

We used Jay's Catering from Ellie's Table for a micro-wedding event. The food was delicious,…read moregenerous portions, delivered on-time and stayed hot until ready to serve. It received rave reviews from all of the guests!

This was the CUTEST brunch spot!! Everyone was super welcoming, and very friendly, and able to…read moreprovide such good recommendations that felt personal.! The menu was adorable. $48/ per person with a choice of an appetizer and entree. The staff was very upfront about the price and offered solutions for substitutions or changes. The smoked salmon appetizer was deliciously refreshing and a perfect portion size! The smoked bacon and crab cake scramble was AMAZING. It even reheated perfectly the next morning for a second breakfast The cafe is next to the train tracks, so it was great for cutesy brunch photos, however, when the train passes, it does get pretty loud. Luckily, it is only a quick minute!! No reservations, first come first serve, so I highly recommend going early or, being prepared to wait a little bit!!

For an oasis of peace and a rare island of some the best food in SJC, this is your spot…read more Consistently and repeatedly delivers in taste, value, and service. I usually come in here at least a couple of times a year, and every time I'm here it's memorably good. I will actually say I won't hesitate to go here, but I think twice or more about most places within a 4 mile radius. I prefer coming during the week because you can order whatever you want off the menu, instead of having to have the full menu on a weekend, which includes a small plate, large plate, and beverage. The full brunch cost is about $45, so you can spend almost half that on a weekday. Portions are generous here, so a large plate is usually more than enough. This time around I had the crab cake salad with spicy remoulade, and added a poached fried egg for $5, and it was more than enough. Along with free coffee refills (and some of the best coffee available locally)-I believe from Hidden House just down the street. The flannel hash was also delicious (a root vegetable hash with beets, turnip, potato, and a celery root cream sauce) was absolutely delicious. The only thing I wish they would do, which they used to do a while ago but haven't seen anything in at least 1-2 years, is add or switch up some new menu items. The menu has been the same for the longest time, so a new dish or two every so often would keep me coming back more frequently.

This place is so cute! To start off, getting a reservation was a little difficult and I had to do…read moreit around a week and a half early to get a Sunday. Saturday was already taken so keep that in mind if you have an event coming up. Dress up to come here! It brings the whole experience to life. The attention to detail throughout the whole tea house was incredible. I got an iced Georgia peach tea since it was so hot when I came, my friend got a warm tea and it was very big! Definitely shareable to try multiple teas. The sugar cubes they give to sweeten the tea is just so darling too. The tableware is floral and the waiters try to match it all to the colors, (plates, tea cups, water cups). My meal, I chose the raspberry scone with the California cream and jam. It was so good! I also got the vegetable frittata. SO GOOD! I wasn't sure how the food would be but it was great and I left nice and full. Overall, I had a great experience and my friends and I had a photoshoot the whole time. I can't wait to come back again! Thank you tea house on Los Rios :)

I never thought I would enjoy going to a tea house. The Tea House on Los Rios was my very first…read moreone, and I went with friends. It was February and I was the third wheel (like I always am haha) so I treated myself to the Valentine's Day special. I really enjoyed it! Since, I have been back quite a few times. Depending who I go with, parking is spotty. Sometimes I require a handicap spot, and they say to call and have them open the gate if needed, but there are only a very few spots in their tiny area, I think 1 is handicap. Last time they had one spot saved and let me park in it - it was the only one open. I have also parked in the lot near the open area and walked over - but ot everyone can do that. Its crazy driving around there, as its a tiny street with a ton of people. The service is also spotty. We have mostly had good service, but the occasional tea where its so slow, and not fully crowded. I definitely recommend making your reservations early as they do book up!

I went in search of a quick lunch spot on the way back home from Carlsbad and was so lucky to come…read moreacross Campesino Cafe! Campesino Cafe is located at the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, an organic farm with local goods and a shop. It's a beautiful area with live chickens and little fun corners to explore and visit such as an ice cream stand that I didn't get to try out. There's plenty of parking too and the cafe itself wasn't too hard to find. It's past the main shop and past the ice cream stand. When I got to the cafe, I was greeted by a really friendly cashier who helped me navigate the menu which was full of organic food such as sandwiches, crudo, and some brunch items as well. I asked the cashier for his favorite item and I was guided to the beans and grain bowl surprisingly - being told it would be both filling and tasty. I took him up on his offer. After grabbing a table number, there were numerous tables available in an outdoor patio with some shade covering along with big water glasses to use. The food came out after about 5-7 minutes. The bowl was really solid. I loved the vinaigrette they used which was sour and savory. And the beans and grains were perfectly cooked. You can add protein onto the dish, but I thought it worked on its own. I do think if you are pretty hungry, the bowl by itself won't completely fill you up so might be worth getting an appetizer. Would come back!

I wasn't impressed with the food quality. I ordered the fish tacos, and they were bland. For a…read moreplace that emphasizes freshness and quality, the meal fell short of my expectations. The food seemed like it had been sitting out for a while before it was served. I didn't finish my meal and wouldn't return. Aside from the food, it definitely took a while to get the food and it was not as busy as posted.

I think I'm in love with their bread. I can't go in alone or else I walk out with several loaves…read more Their plain one is my favorite but then again, they all are. The everything bagel loaf is great toasted with cream cheese, and their garlic rosemary loaf is delicious made into garlic bread or for croutons. Don't leave it out on the counter or you'll eat it all by yourself! And more than just for eating, I gift them too! Need something to bring to a dinner? Grab a loaf. Their croissants and sandwiches are great as well. The loaves last several days, just make sure to seal it in a bag properly. They freeze great too. It's a cute little walk in and go shop, clean, and smells so good. The staff is on it and fast.

I came here mainly because of the name. It sure sounds like they meant to say something else…read more Specialty here is sourdough bread. Actually, at least 90 of its items are sourdough based, even sweet pastries and cookies. Grabbed a regular sourdough, jalapeno cheddar sourdough, and a sourdough peanut butter dark chocolate cookie with sea salt. Sourdough breads were substantial and solid. The cookie was excellent. I really didn't get any sourdough taste in the cookie. Service was friendly and helpful. It's a tiny spot, mainly meant for just grab & go items. It's located across the street from The Mission.