Other than a security guy, one of 3 dudes may be there on any given day. One dude looks like Ray Romano. Another looks like Jack Nicholson. The last dude might resemble one of the Jonas Brothers. But what gives this place 5 stars, is the ice cream. Diridon has the widest selection of unusual ice cream in the whole downtown area: more than any other quickie mart, more than any downtown grocery store, and unbelievably, even more than any downtown ice cream store. If you need proof, look at these photos from yesterday. And there was a LOT more there than the what the pictures showed. The Tin Roof Sundae and Green Tea ice creams from the TREAT company were missing this time, but I got some 1020 to substitute. Once upon a time when cavemen roamed the earth, some grocery stores would have many of these wacky flavors on their shelves. But today's grocery stores often say that they have the widest selection of ice cream - but by mostly giving you endless brand variations of strawberry, vanilla, or chocolate ice cream. 1/13/23: Edited to add: I forgot to mention one more thing that sets this store apart from the other stores in downtown: Almost every item is labeled with the price, And almost every item is computer scanned by the cashier. If you have shopped at many of the other convenience stores downtown, you often don't know how much something costs until you take it to the cash register - and because the cashier does not check any price lists when ringing you up, have you noticed that it can seem like the prices you pay for the same items will go up and down depending on who is at the cash register, and how well you are dressed? That does not happen here, because the prices are all marked next to the products, and already in the system. So, 5 star review for Diridon Market. read more

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I go in At least once or twice a week and always get the best service. Thank you J man and George for always making my day and having a wide variety if beers and ice cream to suffice :) i work at Axeventures and am very proud to call these guys neighbors. Personal recommendation: del cielo, and moonraker have awesome brews. Anything from those two always hit. Just called today and they helped me order a beer that wasnt on doordash; value matched it and sent it my way with no hassle! So happy these guys are a part of SJ and the downtown community. read more

They always have a great beer selection and friendly owners. They let you mix and match beers for a reasonable price.

Sunday - 5/1/2022 My neighbors recommended this market and said that George is the nicest & most helpful person. I had to buy milk and was headed to WF but passed the market. I decided to turn around and thought I should go in and get the milk there. I mentioned the comments my neighbors said about his wine selection. George selected two nice bottles of wine. He asked for my budget and went from there. I will definitely go back. There were local people stopping in and out picking up items to enjoy at the nearby park. What a great neighborhood market. What a nice experience. Oh, and he even dropped a nice Dove candy bar in my bag. Lynn Clintonia read more

Diridon market, is favorite place to buy all the things I shouldn't. The owners are sooooo friendly and I'm happy they are a part of this community. I was having a hard time finding dark chocolate kit kats and i asked if they would stock their shelves with that candy bar next time I went in THEY HAD IT! And have kept it in stock ever since! They have a fantastic selection on beer and everyday things you might need when you don't want to go into a bigger super market. The store is always clean stocked and well lit, same goes for the outside the store. I'm happy to have them in my neighborhood! read more

Absolutely adore this corner market. Wide selection of Marianne's Ice Cream (more than I've seen anywhere else!) and the owners are so so friendly. If you're having a bad day stop by and buy some ice cream- they're fun to talk to and they're incredibly kind! Best "hidden" treasure in Cahill Park. read more

This place is a gem!!! Such a awesome neighborhood Market only a few minutes walk from the Diridon Train station. I went to grab some beers and snacks and to my delight they had an incredible selection of craft beers from all over the Bay Area. They also have an incredible wine selection and all the prices are very reasonable. The best part about this place is the ownership. Marwan and his brother John are 2 of the nicest people you'll ever meet. After my 2nd visit every time I went I was greeted by my name. It's customer service at an entire different level. I recently moved to South San Jose but anytime I'm in the area I'll make sure I stop by to say hello and grab some amazing beers!!! read more

Great service and close to the playground is probably enough for five stars. However if you're a beer nerd this place is absolutely loaded with stuff from Alvarado St., Bare Bottle, etc. I don't think a lot of people expect them to have top tier cans but they absolutely do. I hate giving away a secret but this place is a gem in the neighborhood and if you like beer it's worth coming here (especially because they don't sell out of some super hot cans instantly). The owner is extremely friendly and always has lollipops or similar for my young son. More people need to come here. read more

This market and amazing! The selection is awesome, especially for beer and ice cream. They have an array of artisanal craft beers and a slew of Marianne's ice cream. The owners are extremely friendly as well. They always have a special treat and go out of your way to make you feel welcomed. Thank you for being a neighborhood gem! read more

Marwan and Johnny have created a fabulous environment with a Great selection of products to save you from having to make a run to the grocery store ... not to mention their fabulous selection of beer and wine. A trip to their corner store is like a visit to your friendly neighbor when you are out read more

The best market in the area! Its family owned and operated by them ! George is very helpful and makes you feel as a vip client when you come in.he will treat you with respect and definitely find a way to order your beer that it was out of the stock because their knowing about their special beer and it's rare to find, he Takes extra care and extra steps to make you happy and gets what you are looking for! beside all of that you feel safe around the store because of the greatest neighbourhoods that they call them families and call their market home! Thank you George for your kindness and your help and the love that you give our children that we are so comfortable to go inside the market Definitely we will be back read more

When you think of a neighborhood market that's been around for a long while and the owner who runs it knows everyone's name, this is that market. Sure, you can come in for some flour, sugar, sodas, and even pepto bismol. The real reason why you come into this market is for the craft beers. They carry so many different types to cater to the most snobbiest of beer snobs. If you're not feeling the hops selection in the fridge, you can always go with their selection of red wines and even the basic stuffs like Bud Light, Coronas, and Whiteclaws. The owner behind the counter always gives us a little treat when we stop in for beers. They also sell artisan ice creams that gets delivered fresh. read more

They have a great craft beer selection. Friendly owner too. He even gave me a couple small bags of peanuts after I bought $100 worth of beer. read more

If you're looking for the latest micro brews, Marianne's Ice cream or some delicious wines, Diridon Market is your one stop shop. Not to mention they are the nicest people in town. Walking through their doors and remembering your name every time goes a long way, something businesses lack these days. Diridon Market is the BEST!!! read more

Best local market on the block or in San Jose, for that matter! From day one when we moved into the neighborhood everyone who works there welcomed us in such a friendly way. From craft beer recommendations to the best ice cream sandwiches in the bay area, this place is a true gem. Jeannie read more

Great craft beer and wine selection, definitely the best in the neighborhood. I recently moved a little farther away but I come back because of the owners - they are just incredibly friendly and kind. This is the definition of a neighborhood gem. read more

I love this little market. Just moved to neighborhood and this is my go to already. Super friendly people that make you feel welcome. Fantastic beer selection as well. I'm so glad I discovered this gem of a market within walking distance of my house. read more

Johnny and Marwan are like family. They make me want to live in the neighborhood for the rest of my life. Aside from that they also have a killer selection of everything. Support these guys!! read more

You just can't have a local corner store anymore in San Jose. But these guys are the best! Great product, great service and they are part of the community! read more

Neighborhood gem. Marwan is so friendly, always makes you feel welcomed. Excellent selection of beers, my brother drives from across town to come here, I'm lucky to be a five min walk away. Love this place. read more

Great part of the neighborhood. Excellent collection of craft beers and some good and affordable wines. Ask for something and they'll add it to their offerings. They've recently added some fresh veggies (onions, avocados, etc). And the nicest owners on the planet! read more

Such a great market with an excellent selection of beer and wine. We always stop by on Fridays to pick up beer/wine for the weekend. The owners are super nice and friendly. Customer service is second to none! read more

Good material excellent service I usually visit there and can't stop to go there .you can try one time

The BEST retail experience I've ever had. Marwin and his brother John are class acts. Both are super generous and treat people with dignity and respect. Their customer service is impeccable. My husband and I have visited 3 times and each time they've given us a small token of their appreciation for free (chocolates, some wine, etc). The free tokens were nice but that's not why I will keep coming back. Stop on in and see for yourself how amazing they can make your corner store experience :-) read more

Funky little store on San Fernando near the DTSJ train station. it is NO LONGER T&Y it is now the Pavillion Market. Much cleaner, better organized than before with more consistant hours. Pretty decent. read more

Such consistently friendly service!! Love that I feel welcome every time and find everything that I need. Highly recommend!

Nice, clean organized neighborhood convenience store with surprisingly large wine selection. Marwan and family are very nice people. Recommend shopping here for your daily/weekly convenience or grocery needs. read more

Looking for a good selection of wine less than $25? Shop here! Friendly staff, too. Great neighborhood corner store and open late. They have an ATM for your convenience and EXCELLENT coffee. read more

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Recently discovered this place as it's near my work. Great beer selection and even greater customer service. The guys working here are so incredibly nice, and even will sometimes put an extra chocolate or pretzels in my bag at checkout. read more

This place used to be a pit, but since Johnny and Marwan bought it it's become the jewel of the neighborhood. Great selection of groceries, staples, and beer/wine. They also add things when you request or even if they see you with a product they don't have. They stock Rockstar Pure Zero just for me! Johnny and Marwan are the best and a much welcome addition to the neighborhood. read more

Lee.... your store has a sort of charm... that makes me forget all of your food is from the dark ages. BUT: the beer. Its a good thing. especially to have right outside your door. read more

Owned by brothers, Marwan and Johnny, this is a special place. Two very nice guys who care about their customers and their customers' experience in the shop. Excellent craft beer selection including Moonraker and Pliny. Prices are reasonable and they keep their store clean. A neighborhood gem that won a Metro award in their Best of Silicon Valley edition. read more

I just moved only a few blocks from this market and come here frequently. Marwan is one of the friendliest people I have met in this community. He will order items based on customer preference, provides a water bowl outside for dogs, he remembers everyone's name... I can go on and on... if you are in the neighborhood make sure to stop by!! read more

Diridon Market - "Silicon Valleys Best" to the Diridon market, owned by Marwan and Johnny! We are so proud of you! #1 customer service!! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Jose, California

There are no spirits here. They need to remove that from the description. I drove an hour here for their ratings just to find out they do not have spirits even though they advertise they do. read more

Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from where I'm staying, in a cute neighborhood. The market is great for an item or few that you might want but don't necessarily want to get in the car and drive for. The staff is super friendly, offering up quick friendly conversation. They also gave me a free piece of candy. Sweet! read more

This is my favorite corner store out of all of the cornerstores there ever was. I've lived in the area for about a year now and they have always had great beer available with the best sense of community I've felt in a long time. They have a good variety of anything you might need...I've had to grab some last minute supplies numerous times. 11/10 would recommend ! read more

Tony is the man in this little neighborhood. Quiet and friendly, he stocks Hamm's and always ask how the Sharks are doing even though he never watches them. He carries the other beers too and his market carries the usual ten year old condiments,beans,pickles, and toiletries. But we don't need those things on the way to the Sharks now do we. read more

I have lived on Sunol street for a little over a year. Marwan and Johnny own Diridon Market. They are the nicest guys and run a great business. They always make you feel at home and have reasonable prices. I wish they had this in every neighborhood! read more

Best selection and the owner is wonderful! Always our first choice. Follow their Facebook pages to keep up to date on weekly shipments and specialty items. read more

What a hidden and unexpected gem. Marwan, the owner, is the nicest and most helpful guy. He's always so friendly and has great recommendations for his amazing variety of craft beers. This store is the best! read more