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Best (and Only) Michelin Star Restaurant in San Jose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adega<\/strong>
Portuguese restaurant Adega opened in late 2015 as a simple caf\u00e9 in Alum Rock, a district known to smart locals as a place to eat well but not exactly a regional culinary destination. Within a year, Adega became a surprise phenomenon as the first restaurant in America’s 10th biggest city to garner a Michelin star. Now, regulars who used to saunter in for lunch book dinner six weeks out and order a multi-course tasting menu. The young team of Jessica Carreira, 23, and fianc\u00e9-chef David Costa, 30, hold down the kitchen while the front of the house is parentally supervised by Carlos and Fernanda Carreira. Lisbon-born Carlos came here as a San Jose State student, Fernanda was born in the Azores and David hails from a Lisbon suburb. First-gen Jessica is the only native in the pack but learned culinary chops in the mother country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OVERALL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sushi Confidential<\/strong>
31 N. Market St, San Jose<\/em>
The Bywaterx<\/strong>
532 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
The Halal Guys<\/strong>
81 Curtner Ave #20, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Restaurant (Culinary Excellence)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orchard City Kitchen<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave #190, Campbell<\/em>
Alexander’s Steakhouse<\/strong>
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/em>
Nick’s Next Door<\/strong>
11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Chef<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeffrey Stout, Orchard City Kitchen<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave #190, Campbell<\/em>
Nick Difu, Nick’s Next Door<\/strong>
11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Jim Stump, The Table<\/strong>
1110 Willow St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Dining Value<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aqui<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Bill’s Caf\u00e9<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Blue Rock BBQ<\/strong>
3001 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Small Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life<\/strong>
301 W St John St, San Jose<\/em>
Los Gatos Cafe<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Brown Chicken Brown Cow<\/strong>
397 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Family Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Spaghetti Factory<\/strong>
51 N San Pedro St, San Jose<\/em>
Bill’s Cafe<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Aqui<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Romantic Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Fondue<\/strong>
14550 Big Basin Way, Saratoga<\/em>
Alexander’s Steakhouse<\/strong>
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/em>
Nick’s Next Door<\/strong>
11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Restaurant Patio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aqui Willow Glen<\/strong>
1145 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
San Pedro Square Market<\/strong>
87 N San Pedro St, San Jose<\/em>
Jack Rose<\/strong>
La Hacienda Inn, 18840 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Late-Night Eats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Victoria<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Original Joe’s<\/strong>
301 S 1st St, San Jose<\/em>
A Slice of New York<\/strong>
3443 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best French Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Papillon<\/strong>
410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Black Sheep Brasserie<\/strong>
1202 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Left Bank<\/strong>
377 Santana Row #1100, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best German Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harry’s Hofbrau<\/strong>
San Jose<\/em>
Teske’s Germania<\/strong>
San Jose<\/em>
Naschmarkt Restaurant<\/strong>
Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Latin American Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Burro<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Case Lupe<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Andal\u00e9<\/strong>
6 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Cuban\/Caribbean Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habana Cuba<\/strong>
238 Race St, San Jose<\/em>
Back A Yard<\/strong>
80 N Market St, San Jose<\/em>
La Bodeguita del Medio<\/strong>
463 California Ave, Palo Alto<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Cajun Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor House Bistro<\/strong>
91 S Autumn St, San Jose<\/em>
Boiling Crab<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
The Bywater<\/strong>
532 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Place to Get Souped Up and sing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mi Quang Co Thao<\/strong>
Despite its newcomer status, in less than a year Mi Quang Co Thao has deservedly earned a reputation for having one of the South Bay’s best renditions of Bun bo Hue in the South Bay. Their version of the beef-based soup covers all the bases: sweet, salty, spicy and sour\u2014all blended into one cohesive dish. Generous helpings of meat and rice noodles in each bowl are just a bonus, really. The north San Jose restaurant’s yellow Turmeric Noodle dish is also a tasty treat worth trying. A modern Vietnamese-style interior and friendly and courteous service gives them a leg-up on similar establishments. As a bonus, they also have a sweet stage for live karaoke performances at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Italian Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original Joe’s<\/strong>
301 S 1st St, San Jose<\/em>
Maggiano’s<\/strong>
3055 Olin Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Il Fornaio<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Greek\/Mediterranean Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dio Deka<\/strong>
Hotel Los Gatos, 210 E Main St, Los Gatos<\/em>
Falafel’s Drive-In<\/strong>
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/em>
Athena Grill<\/strong>
1505 Space Park Dr, Santa Clara<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Falafel Drive-In<\/strong>
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/em>
Dishdash<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Falafel Stop<\/strong>
1325 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd, Sunnyvale<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Steakhouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexander’s Steakhouse<\/strong>
10330 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino<\/em>
Forbes Mill Steakhouse<\/strong>
206 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Henry’s Hi-Life<\/strong>
301 W St John St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Barbecue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoking Pig<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Henry’s Hi-Life<\/strong>
301 W St John St, San Jose<\/em>
Armadillo Willy’s<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Vegetarian Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Falafel Drive-In<\/strong>
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/em>
Good Karma<\/strong>
37 S 1st St, San Jose<\/em>
Veggie Grill<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hawaiian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Hukilau<\/strong>
230 Jackson St, San Jose<\/em>
Hawaiian BBQ<\/strong>
6233 Santa Teresa Blvd San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Ramen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orenchi Ramen<\/strong>
3540 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara<\/em>
Kumako Ramen<\/strong>
211 Jackson St, San Jose<\/em>
Kahoo Ramen<\/strong>
4330 Moorpark Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pho<\/p>\n\n\n\n

House of Pho<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Pho Wagon<\/strong>
1712 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Pho 69<\/strong>
321 S 1st St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Hope to Break the Curse of Casa Castillo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Policy<\/strong>
“The Curse of Casa Castillo” is well known among downtown restaurateurs and San Jose culture writers\u2014Hi, Sal! But for the uninitiated, here’s a primer: back in 2001, Casa Castillo was doing just fine in its digs at 200 S. 1st Street on the Paseo de San Antonio pedestrian corridor. Then the city’s redevelopment agency forced the Mexican joint to vamoose. Since then, many have tried to make something work there, but none have lasted long. We think Social Policy, or “SoPo” as it’s known, has what it takes. It’s the third brick and mortar location by Bellano Coffee. They serve excellent coffee under their own brand, Kickback, which they roast themselves just south of downtown. The coffee is sourced mostly from Central and South American growers, which contributes to its bright flavor and smooth finish. They also have an excellent menu, courtesy of Executive Chef Marshal Reid, plus beer and wine on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Poke Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hawaiian Poke Bowl<\/strong>
387 S 1st St, San Jose<\/em>
Poki Bowl<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Poke House<\/strong>
Pacific Rim Plaza, 1698 Hostetter Rd H, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pearl Teas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boba Bar<\/strong>
310 S 3rd St, San Jose<\/em>
Boba Pub<\/strong>
1576 Branham Ln, San Jose<\/em>
Ocha Tea Cafe<\/strong>
1350 Grant Rd, Mountain View<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Vietnamese Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vung Tau<\/strong>
535 E Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/em>
Khanh’s Restaurant<\/strong>
335 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/em>
House of Pho<\/strong>
5353 Almaden Expressway, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Korean Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burnt Rice<\/strong>
121 Curtner Ave #20, San Jose<\/em>
Jang Su Jang<\/strong>
3561 El Camino Real #10, Santa Clara<\/em>
Korean Palace<\/strong>
2297 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

KrungThai<\/strong>
642 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/em>
Blue Mango<\/strong>
635 Coleman Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Banana Leaf<\/strong>
182 Ranch Dr, Milpitas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Seafood Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fish Market<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Scott’s Seafood<\/strong>
185 Park Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Boiling Crab<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Sushi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sushi Confidential<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Yuki Sushi<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Cha Cha Sushi<\/strong>
547 W Capitol Expy, San Jose<\/em>
AND
Mizu Sushi<\/strong>
1035 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Around the Horn Entree<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jubba<\/strong>
Jubba serves one the more difficult cuisines to find in the South Bay, as East African\/Somali doesn’t turn up many search results. We’ve heard it described as almost a fusion of Mexican and Caribbean foods, but not really. Customers can’t go wrong in ordering a Sambusa appetizer and the Kay Kay. The Sambusa is a deep-fried pastry dough, filled with a spicy blend of meat and veggies\u2014one is never enough. The Kay Kay is a stir-fry mix of beef (or chicken), vegetables, bananas and chopped chapatti (imagine naan on steroids). Each bite is savory and sweet with just the right amount of kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Counter<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Five Guys<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
The Habit Burger Grill<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pizza (Independent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Line Pizza<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Pizza My Heart<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
A Slice of New York<\/strong>
3443 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Deli\/Sandwich Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ike’s<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Erik’s Deli<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
La Villa<\/strong>
1319 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Microbrewery Food<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery<\/strong>
Pruneyard Shopping Center, 1875 S Bascom Ave #700, Campbell<\/em>
Gordon Biersch<\/strong>
33 E San Fernando St, San Jose<\/em>
Firehouse Brewery & Grill<\/strong>
111 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Desserts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Icing On the Cake<\/strong>
50 W Main St, Los Gatos<\/em>
CREAM<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Bijan Bakery<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Donuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psycho Donuts<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Stan’s Donut Shop<\/strong>
1080 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Manley’s Donut Shop<\/strong>
1080 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Ice Cream\/Gelato<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow Glen Creamery<\/strong>
1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Dolce Spazio<\/strong>
221 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
CREAM<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Frozen Yogurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yogurtland<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Willow Glen Creamery<\/strong>
1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Pinkberry<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Food Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grilled Cheese Bandits<\/strong>
@CheeseBandits<\/em>
Sam’s Chowdermobile<\/strong>
@chowdermobile<\/em>
Chairman Bao<\/strong>
@charimantruck<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Caterer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Rock BBQ<\/strong>
3001 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Smoking Pig BBQ<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Gunther’s Restaurant & Catering<\/strong>
1601 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Place to Shut Up and Order What’s on the Menu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aloha Fresh<\/strong>
Build-Your-Own-Poke places proliferate the South Bay, but Cupertino’s Aloha Fresh offers a sorely needed change of pace that features pre-set legit Poke recipes by native Hawaiians. With fish that’s flown in daily from Hawai’i and ingredients sourced from surrounding farms, Aloha makes it easy to eat healthy and delicious. Their toothsome black rice base and “Surf and Turf” combo, featuring one poke mix and Kahlua pork, is da real kine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Tea Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa’s Tea Treasures<\/strong>
Moving location.<\/em>
Satori Tea Company<\/strong>
14482 Big Basin Way, Saratoga<\/em>
Steepers<\/strong>
346 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em>
TIED WITH
Fairmont Lobby Lounge<\/strong>
170 S Market St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Ethnic Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chavez Market<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Mitsuwa Marketplace<\/strong>
675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Mi Pueblo Food Center<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Microbrewery Food<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rock Bottom Brewery<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave #700, Campbell<\/em>
Gordon Biersch<\/strong>
33 E San Fernando St, San Jose<\/em>
Campbell Brewing Company<\/strong>
200 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Desserts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Icing On the Cake<\/strong>
50 W Main St, Los Gatos<\/em>
CREAM<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Bijan Bakery<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Donuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psycho Donuts<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Stan’s Donut Shop<\/strong>
1080 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Manley’s Donut Shop<\/strong>
1080 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Ice Cream\/Gelato<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow Glen Creamery<\/strong>
1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Dolce Spazio<\/strong>
221 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
CREAM<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Frozen Yogurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yogurtland<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Willow Glen Creamery<\/strong>
1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Pinkberry<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Food Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grilled Cheese Bandits<\/strong>
@CheeseBandits<\/em>
Sam’s Chowdermobile<\/strong>
@chowdermobile<\/em>
Chairman Bao<\/strong>
@charimantruck<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Caterer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Rock BBQ<\/strong>
3001 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Smoking Pig BBQ<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Gunther’s Restaurant & Catering<\/strong>
1601 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Tea Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa’s Tea Treasures<\/strong>
Moving location.<\/em>
Satori Tea Company<\/strong>
14482 Big Basin Way, Saratoga<\/em>
Steepers<\/strong>
346 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em>
TIED WITH
Fairmont Lobby Lounge<\/strong>
170 S Market St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Ethnic Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chavez Market<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Mitsuwa Marketplace<\/strong>
675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Mi Pueblo Food Center<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Microbrewery Food<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rock Bottom Brewery<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave #700, Campbell<\/em>
Gordon Biersch<\/strong>
33 E San Fernando St, San Jose<\/em>
Campbell Brewing Company<\/strong>
200 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Brusque Fishmonger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

K&C Wholesale<\/strong>
When feeling a powerful lust for red salmon, some head straight for the nearest supermarket. But for the serious seafood aficionado, there’s simply no substitute for a trustworthy fishmonger. K&C Wholesale, located in the Luna Park neighborhood of San Jose, is the real deal. With no street-facing entrance, customers must pull around the back of the unassuming warehouse building. Check the whiteboard for the day’s prices and be prepared: bring cash and brace for a no-nonsense transaction. It’s doubtful that the folks at K&C have ever perused a corporate grocer’s customer service manual, but when you’re getting fish this fresh, who cares?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PENINSULA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

MacArthur Park<\/strong>
27 University Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
Quattro<\/strong>
2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto<\/em>
Mixx Restaurant<\/strong>
20 Castro St, Mountain View<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Los Altos Grill<\/strong>
233 3rd St, Los Altos<\/em>
MacArthur Park<\/strong>
27 University Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
Soleil Restaurant<\/strong>
675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Chef Chu’s<\/strong>
1067 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos<\/em>
Hunan Home’s Restaurant<\/strong>
San Antonio Center, Showers Drive, Mountain View<\/em>
Peking Duck<\/strong>
4151 California Ave, Palo Alto<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Fuki Sushi<\/strong>
4199 El Camino Real, Palo Alto<\/em>
Sushi Tomi<\/strong>
635 W Dana St, Mountain View<\/em>
Higumi<\/strong>
540 El Camino Real, Redwood City<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Joya<\/strong>
339 University Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
Palo Alto Sol<\/strong>
408 N California Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
Reposado<\/strong>
236 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Darbar<\/strong>
129 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
Janta Indian Cuisine<\/strong>
369 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
Passage to India<\/strong>
1991 W El Camino Real Mountain View<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Reason to Wait 20-30 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tayibaat Meat and Grill<\/strong>
Tayibaat Meat and Grill is an unassuming halal butcher shop in Milpitas that turns into a foodie haven around noon. The wait to get a seat in this quaint eatery can be anywhere from 20-30 minutes. Tayibaat has a small, curated menu that features mostly kabobs, rotisserie chicken and hamburgers\u2014now featuring halal bacon! The rotisserie chicken is quite good, but we usually stick with the kabobs. They have either “Chili” or “Tikka” kabobs, with the former being cubed and the latter consisting of ground meat. Our personal favorite, though, is the Lamb Chili. Dishes come out with a nice helping of fluffy basmati rice and Afghan bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Krung Thai<\/strong>
590 Showers Dr, Mountain View<\/em>
Indochine<\/strong>
2710 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto<\/em>
Siam Royal<\/strong>
338 University Ave, Palo Alto<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Altos Taqueria<\/strong>
2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View<\/em>
Taqueria El Grullense<\/strong>
3636 El Camino Real, Palo Alto<\/em>
1280 El Camino Real, Redwood City<\/em>
Sancho’s Taqueria<\/strong>
2723 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto<\/em>
491 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
3205 Oak Knoll Dr, Redwood City<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joanie’s Caf\u00e9<\/strong>
405 California Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
Hobee’s<\/strong>
2312 Central Expressway, Mountain View<\/em>
4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto<\/em>
Stacks<\/strong>
314 El Camino Real, Redwood City<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Place to Become a Believer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosita’s De Basilio Deli & Market<\/strong>
We should all be so lucky to have an abuelita cooking up something delicious and familiar, and this Alviso treasure provides just that vibe. A refreshing change of pace from the get-in-get-out dining experience, Rosita’s serves up traditional Mexican fare\u2014but two highlights not to be missed are the Chicken Mole and Carnitas. The Mole has a nice, deep chocolate flavor that blends well with the tender chicken, and their Carnitas are prepared a little unusual, as they’re fried up chopped thin and crisp (almost like a Machaca) in the pan. One bite will make anyone a believer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Philz Coffee<\/strong>
101 Forest Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
3191 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto<\/em>
Cafe Borrone<\/strong>
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park<\/em>
Clocktower Coffee Roasting<\/strong>
205 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prolific Oven<\/strong>
550 Waverley Street, Palo Alto<\/em>
Palo Alto Baking Company<\/strong>
381 N California Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
Mayfield Bakery<\/strong>
855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sancho’s Taqueria<\/strong>
2723 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto<\/em>
491 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
3205 Oak Knoll Dr, Redwood City<\/em>
Taqueria La Bamba<\/strong>
580 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View<\/em>
La Costena<\/strong>
235 E Middlefield Rd<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEST VALLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Nick’s Next Door<\/strong>
11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Steamer’s<\/strong>
31 University Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Pacific Catch<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave #550, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Orchard City Kitchen<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave #190, Campbell<\/em>
Nick’s On Main\/Nick’s Next Door<\/strong>
11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Oak & Rye<\/strong>
303 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Blue Sky<\/strong>
2028 Winchester Blvd, Campbell<\/em>
Yeung Shing<\/strong>
14107 S Winchester Blvd<\/em>
Tsing Tao<\/strong>
104 San Tomas Aquino Rd, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Weekend Warriors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekend Coffee<\/strong>
Weekend Coffee Roasters, a family-owned startup that got its name from the fact that everyone has to keep their day jobs and work on building the company on the weekends. Like many a Silicon Valley startup, Weekend Coffee began in a garage. Five years later, it has its own HQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Kyoto Palace<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave #2500, Campbell<\/em>
Sushi Confidential<\/strong>
247 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Kamakura<\/strong>
135 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

El Burro<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Andale<\/strong>
6 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Aqui<\/strong>
201 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Royal Taj<\/strong>
1350 Camden Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Rangoli<\/strong>
3695 Union Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Amber India<\/strong>
377 Santana Row #1140, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Thai Spice<\/strong>
337 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Thai Orchid<\/strong>
866 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Mint Leaf Cuisine<\/strong>
14420 Big Basin Way, Saratoga<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andale<\/strong>
N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Adelita’s<\/strong>
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Los Pericos<\/strong>
1581 W Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best place to make a new Indonesian Friend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indo Cafe<\/strong>
Another cuisine that may be unfamiliar for many, Indo Cafe in Saratoga has offerings similar to Indian and Thai food. Fortunately, owner Maria Handayani is a charming and pleasant guide who is all too happy to talk customers through the menu\u2014as well as inform about her culture, if you please. The go-to for first-timers has to be the Padang Rice Combo. It gives diners a little bit of everything to sample: from Chicken Satay to the wildly popular young Jackfruit Curry. The dining experience feels akin to eating at a friend’s house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Gatos Cafe<\/strong>
340 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
15662 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos<\/em>
Stacks<\/strong>
139 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Hash House<\/strong>
851 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company<\/strong>
101 W Main St, Los Gatos<\/em>
Great Bear Coffee<\/strong>
19 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Orchard Valley Coffee<\/strong>
349 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Icing on the Cake<\/strong>
50 W Main St, Los Gatos<\/em>
Manresa Bread<\/strong>
276 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Frosting Cupcake Factory<\/strong>
199 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andale<\/strong>
N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
El Burro<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Aqui<\/strong>
201 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CENTRAL VALLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Birk’s<\/strong>
3955 Freedom Cir, Santa Clara<\/em>
Faultline<\/strong>
1235 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale<\/em>
Faz Restaurant<\/strong>
81 E Tasman Dr, San Jose<\/em>
1108 N Mathilda Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Notorious XLB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shanghai Dumpling<\/strong>
This polarizing dim sum joint specializes in Shanghai, or Hu, cuisine. While there are plenty of good options on the menu, it’s their Xiaolongbao (a.k.a. XLB) soup dumplings that make this Cupertino eatery a must-try. They have all the usual cast of characters\u2014Salt and Pepper Fish, Smoke Duck and the Shanghai-style Stir Fried Noodles\u2014but we’d be remiss in not suggesting (no, demanding) customers order at least two or three orders of the XLB. Maybe even try the pan-fried version. Shanghai Dumpling even has a little dinner theater, as two employees are stationed at a window near the front doing nothing but frantically preparing basket-after-basket of the XLBs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

St. John’s Bar & Grill<\/strong>
510 Lawrence Expy, Sunnyvale<\/em>
Parcel 104<\/strong>
2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara<\/em>
Park Place<\/strong>
10030 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

China Stix<\/strong>
2110 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/em>
Tao Tao Cafe<\/strong>
175 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale<\/em>
Mandarin Gourmet<\/strong>
10145 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Yuki Sushi<\/strong>
1827 Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara<\/em>
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas<\/strong>
19980 Homestead Rd, Cupertino<\/em>
Kobe<\/strong>
2086 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

La Paloma<\/strong>
2280 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/em>
Aqui Cal-Mex<\/strong>
10630 S De Anza Blvd<\/em>
Casa Lupe<\/strong>
2169 Winchester Blvd, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Kabab and Curry’s<\/strong>
1498 Isabella St, Santa Clara<\/em>
Peacock Indian Cuisine<\/strong>
2798 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/em>
Madras Cafe<\/strong>
1177 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Thai Chili Cuisine<\/strong>
1550 Halford Ave, Santa Clara<\/em>
Pad Thai Cuisine<\/strong>
500 Lawrence Expy B, Sunnyvale<\/em>
Jasmine Fine Thai<\/strong>
1211 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viva Taqueria<\/strong>
444 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara<\/em>
Chavez Market<\/strong>
666 N Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale<\/em>
Ruby’s Taqueria<\/strong>
821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sara’s Kitchen<\/strong>
1595 Franklin St, Santa Clara<\/em>
Old Ironsides<\/strong>
4655 Old Ironsides Dr, Santa Clara<\/em>
Hobee’s<\/strong>
21267 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/em>
800 W. Ahwanee Ave, Sunnyvale<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Coffee Society<\/strong>
21265 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 202. Cupertino<\/em>
10800 Torre Ave Cupertino<\/em>
Roasted Coffee Bean<\/strong>
19110 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/em>
Bitter + Sweet<\/strong>
20560 Town Center Lane, Cupertino<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best new Mexico City-esque Cantina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olla Cocina<\/strong>
Look. There’s nothing wrong with a quick gut bomb at the nearest taco truck or a late-night orange sauce explosion. We’ve had plenty of those in our time. But when it comes to refined Mexican cuisine at a price that won’t break the bank, Olla Cocina excels. With its great interior design, fantastic selection of tequila and mezcal, and Executive Chef Everardo Andrade dreaming up inventive yet authentic renditions of the food he grew up eating in his native Veracruz, this addition to San Pedro Square feels more like something you’d encounter in a hip nightlife district of de efe than an anglicismo eatery. Try the albondigas (lamb meatballs), the huarache vegetariano (a corn masa patty topped with shiitake, butternut squash and more delicious veggies), or the lenguado relleno de mariscos (a sort of turducken of the sea with plenty of delicious Latin spices). Wash it all down with a super michelada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nothing Bundt Cakes<\/strong>
939 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/em>
Sugar Butter Flour<\/strong>
669 S Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale<\/em>
La Patisserie<\/strong>
19758 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viva Taqueria<\/strong>
444 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara<\/em>
Ruby’s<\/strong>
821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale<\/em>
Aqui<\/strong>
10630 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAN JOSE & SOUTH VALLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Original Joe’s<\/strong>
301 S First St, San Jose<\/em>
Grill on the Alley<\/strong>
172 S Market St, San Jose<\/em>
Gordon Biersch<\/strong>
33 E San Fernando St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The Table<\/strong>
1110 Willow St, San Jose<\/em>
Farmers Union<\/strong>
151 W Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/em>
Dry Creek Grill<\/strong>
1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Mandarin Gourmet<\/strong>
5560 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose<\/em>
Taiwan Restaurant<\/strong>
1306 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
King Eggroll<\/strong>
980 Lundy Ave San Jose<\/em>
1221 Story Rd San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Yuki Sushi<\/strong>
140 Lincoln Ave #8, San Jose<\/em>
House of Genji<\/strong>
1335 N 1st St, San Jose<\/em>
Mizu Sushi<\/strong>
1035 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Zona Rosa<\/strong>
1411 The Alameda, San Jose<\/em>
Chacho’s<\/strong>
87 E San Fernando St, San Jose<\/em>
Casa Vicky<\/strong>
792 E Julian St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Tandoori Oven<\/strong>
150 S First St #107, San Jose<\/em>
Amber India<\/strong>
377 Santana Row #1140, San Jose<\/em>
Rangoli India Restaurant<\/strong>
3695 Union Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Sour of Spring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Valley of the Heart’s Delight<\/strong>
It may seem like a homer pick to tab a beer called The Valley of the Heart’s Delight, but Almanac Brewing Company\u2014based out of San Francisco\u2014paid homage to Santa Clara Valley’s agricultural roots in killer fashion. We stumbled upon this beautiful bottle of 7-percent ABV suds at Spread in Campbell. While the price tag ($14.99) sent shockwaves through our digital wallet, we blissfully gave in to the extraordinary flavor combinations of a sour blonde ale aged in wine barrels with apricots and strawberries. We would drink this all the way to summer if our partners didn’t control the purse strings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Krung Thai<\/strong>
642 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/em>
580 N Winchester Blvd<\/em>
House of Siam<\/strong>
151 S Second St, San Jose<\/em>
Blue Mango<\/strong>
635 Coleman Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dia De Pesca<\/strong>
55 N Bascom Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Jalisco Taqueria<\/strong>
401 S King Rd, San Jose<\/em>
Adelita’s taqueria<\/strong>
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scrambl’z<\/strong>
775 E Dunne Ave, Morgan Hill<\/em>
The Table<\/strong>
1110 Willow St, San Jose<\/em>
Deluxe<\/strong>
71 E San Fernando St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Roy’s Station<\/strong>
197 Jackson St, San Jose<\/em>
Chromatic Coffee<\/strong>
5237 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara<\/em>
Crema<\/strong>
950 The Alameda, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dick’s Bakery<\/strong>
1593 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Peter’s Bakery<\/strong>
3108 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Flower Flour<\/strong>
896 Willow St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angelou’s Mexican Grill<\/strong>
21 N 2nd St, San Jose<\/em>
La Victoria<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Super Taqueria<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FREMONT & MILPITAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Zahir’s Bistro<\/strong>
579 S Main St, Milpitas<\/em>
Sen Dai Sushi<\/strong>
224 N Abel St, Milpitas<\/em>
Tirupathi Bhimas<\/strong>
1208 S Abel St, Milpitas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Country Way<\/strong>
5325 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/em>
Jack’s Brewing Company<\/strong>
39176 Argonaut Way, Fremont<\/em>
The Vine<\/strong>
37553 Niles Blvd, Fremont<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Ho Chow<\/strong>
47966 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont<\/em>
Chili Palace<\/strong>
177 W Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas<\/em>
Mayflower Seafood Restaurant<\/strong>
428 Barber Ln, Milpitas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Place to Discover Honduran Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maya’s Caf\u00e9<\/strong>
The very definition of a quaint, hole-in-the-wall restaurant, Maya’s Caf\u00e9 is located in a nondescript strip mall on the San Jose-Campbell border. The d\u00e9cor looks like a FIFA affiliate\u2014absent the corruption, of course\u2014and there’s always a f\u00fatbol game on the telly. The owner is an extremely affable man, who’s always making sure customers are happy. The menu leans primarily towards Honduran food, but also features Mexican and Salvadorian dishes, as well. The Sopa de Mariscos (seafood soup) features a Thai-like coconut base (sans the curry) and huge pieces of fresh fish\u2014including a giant crab claw. Our go-to is the Camarones Aztecas: shrimp stuffed with cheese and jalaope\u00f1os and then wrapped in bacon. Pair these suckers with a side of rice, beans and handmade corn tortillas and its piggy time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Satomi Sushi<\/strong>
3655 Thornton Ave, Fremont<\/em>
Mioki Sushi<\/strong>
3924 Decoto Rd, Fremont<\/em>
Sen Dai Sushi<\/strong>
224 N Abel St, Milpitas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

La Pi\u00f1ata<\/strong>
39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont<\/em>
Los Cabos<\/strong>
3283 Walnut Ave, Fremont<\/em>
Casa Robles<\/strong>
3839 Washington Blvd, Fremont<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Chaat Bhavan<\/strong>
5355 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/em>
Shalimar Restaurant<\/strong>
3325 Walnut Ave, Fremont<\/em>
Peacock Indian Cuisine<\/strong>
39447 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Banana Leaf Restaurant<\/strong>
182 Ranch Drive, Milpitas<\/em>
Banh Thai Restaurant<\/strong>
39060 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/em>
Honey Thai<\/strong>
57 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Taqueria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Dos Gallos Taqueria<\/strong>
50 Whitney Pl, Fremont<\/em>
Taqueria Las Vegas<\/strong>
1417 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas<\/em>
Taqueria Los Cunados<\/strong>
196 Ranch Dr, Milpitas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country Way<\/strong>
5325 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/em>
Original Pancake House<\/strong>
39222 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/em>
Minerva’s<\/strong>
37463 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Mission\/Fremont Coffee Roasting<\/strong>
151 Washington Blvd, Fremont<\/em>
The Coffee Adventure Co.<\/strong>
1535 Landess Ave, Milpitas<\/em>
The Prolific Oven<\/strong>
43337 Boscell Rd, Fremont<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Kings of the Corner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diridon Market<\/strong>
Johnny (left) and Marwan Akkary are the kings of one well-trafficked corner in San Jose. Taking a page out of Cheers, the brothers know the name of just about everyone who enters Diridon Market\u2014a block from downtown San Jose’s train station\u2014and they always have a smile at the ready. As Christians who experienced religious discrimination in Syria, the brothers immigrated to the U.S. in 2013 and bought the bodega a year later. Their devotion to customers is second to none, as they stay open most holidays and regularly update their food, beer and wine selection upon request. “We grew up in a tiny village,” says Johnny, who worked as a product manager for a global paint company before coming to the U.S. “Everybody knew us and everybody cared about us. So, when we came to this community, we also brought this part of our culture. We care about this community and they care for us. Some neighbors don’t even shop here and they just come by to say hi.” Marwan, who previously owned two furniture stores, has a boisterous laugh and speaks English, Arabic, French and “un pequito” Spanish, which has come from his frequent conversations with neighbors. “Americans are open to everybody,” Marwan says. “I put on the music I like and they accept me as I am.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bakery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nothing Bundt Cakes<\/strong>
39052 Fremont Hub, Fremont<\/em>
The Prolific Oven Bakery & Cafe<\/strong>
43337 Boscell Rd, Fremont<\/em>
Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop<\/strong>
1535 Landess Ave, Milpitas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Burrito<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Cabos<\/strong>
3283 Walnut Ave, Fremont<\/em>
Taqueria Super Taco<\/strong>
40798 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/em>
El Taco de Oro<\/strong>
5220 N 1st St, Alviso, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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