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PHILZ COFFEE:<\/strong> Best Independen Coffeehouse; barista Allie Fratus Photograph by Geoffrey Smith II<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Best Independent Coffeehouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Philz Coffee 118 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roy’s Station 197 Jackson St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crema 950 The Alameda, San Jose; 50 W. San Fernando St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Dry Cleaner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rex Cleaners 60 Race St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diamond Laundry & Cleaners 398 W. San Carlos St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Royal Cleaners Multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Baby Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kool Kids Couture 1366 Lincoln Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby Hugs 1109 Lincoln Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mango Street Kids 7579 Monterey St., Gilroy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bridal Shop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elegant Lace Bridals 1061 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dalena’s Bridal 621 Tully Road, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucy’s Fashions 2682 Million Court, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best American Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Original Joe’s 301 S. First St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flames Eatery & Bar 88 S. Fourth St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza 1072 Willow St., San Jose; 1554 Saratoga Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Chinese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Taiwan 1306 Lincoln Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandarin Gourmet 5560 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

King Eggroll 1221 Story Road, San Jose; 8610 San Ysidro Ave., Gilroy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Japanese Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

House of Genji 1335 N. First St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kazoo 250 E. Jackson St., San Jose; 1165 Lincoln Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yuki Sushi 1140 Lincoln Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Business Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Original Joe’s 301 S. First St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Il Fornaio 302 S. Market St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grill on the Alley 172 S. Market St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Mexican Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Taqueria Tlaquepaque 699 Curtner Ave., San Jose; 2222 Lincoln Ave., San Jose; 721 Willow St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aqui Cal-Mex 5679 Snell Ave., San Jose; 1145 Lincoln Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Victoria 140 E. San Carlos St., San Jose; 131 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; 5015 Almaden Expwy., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Indian Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amber India 377 Santana Row #1140, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tandoori Oven 150 S. First St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Indian Cuisine 895 Willow St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Thai Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

House of Siam 151 S. Second St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Mango 635 Coleman Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krung Thai 642 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose; 580 N. Winchester Blvd., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

La Victoria 140 E. San Carlos St., San Jose; 131 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; 5015 Almaden Expwy., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Super Taqueria Multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taqueria Tlaquepaque 699 Curtner Ave., San Jose; 2222 Lincoln Ave., San Jose; 721 Willow St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scrambl’z 5055 Almaden Expwy., San Jose; 775 E. Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill’s Cafe Multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flames Multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dick’s Bakery 1593 Meridian Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peters’ Bakery 3108 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aki’s Bakery 355 Meridian Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

La Victoria 140 E. San Carlos St., San Jose; 131 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; 5015 Almaden Expwy., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Super Taqueria Multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burrito Factory Multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Local Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gilroy Garlic Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Jose Jazz Summerfest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dancin’ on the Avenue Willow Glen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Happy Hour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Flames Eatery and Bar 88 S. Fourth St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Britannia Arms Almaden 5027 Almaden Expwy., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th Street Pizza 150 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Karaoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

7 Bamboo 162 Jackson St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goosetown Lounge 1072 Lincoln Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Britannia Arms Almaden 5027 Almaden Expwy., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Dive Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cinebar 69 E. San Fernando St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dive Bar 78 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Branham Lounge 1116 Branham Lane, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Wine Shop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wine Affairs 1435 The Alameda, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joseph George 1559 Meridian Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wine Club 1200 Coleman Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hair Salon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Limon Salon 3410 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bigsby House 1070 Park Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sailors and Saints 1749 Park Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Furniture Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scandinavian Designs 1115 S. De Anza Blvd., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pueblo Viejo Imports 1076 Park Ave., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What a Room! 115 Murphy Ave., Unit C, San Jose<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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