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Photo by Greg Ramar<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

OVERALL<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Flights<\/b>
368 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Luna Mexican Grill<\/b>
1495 The Alameda, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Enoteca La Storia<\/b>
Multiple Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Orchard City Kitchen<\/b>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Alexander’s Steakhouse<\/b>
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Adega<\/b>
1614 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Andrew Welch, The Basin<\/b>
14572 Big Basin Way, Saratoga<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Jeffrey Stout, Orchard City Kitchen<\/b>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Jim Stump<\/b>
The Table and Forthright Oyster Bar<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Harry’s Hofbrau<\/b>
390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Angelou’s Mexican Grill<\/b>
21 N Second St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Adamsons French Dip<\/b>
806 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Aqui<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Blue Line Pizza<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 La Fondue<\/b>
14550 Big Basin Way, Saratoga<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 71 Saint Peter<\/b>
71 N San Pedro St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Alexander’s Steakhouse<\/b>
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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POKE TO THE PEOPLE<\/b>
Who would’ve thought when the first Poki Bowl<\/b> opened up on Almaden Expressway in 2015 that it would set off an explosion of fish in Silicon Valley? Well, here it is less than three years later and there are now more than 40 poke restaurants scattered throughout the South Bay. For Cali-style poke, the OG Poki Bowl<\/b> still does a good job, but try Go Fish Poke Bar<\/b> for the chilled yam noodles (aka shirataki noodles) base that goes great with raw fish. If one’s looking for a more traditional, Hawaiian-style poke try Santo Market<\/b> in Japantown and Aloha Fresh<\/b> in Cupertino. The latter has a black rice base that’s terrific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Andale<\/b>
21 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Jack Rose Libation House<\/b>
18840 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd, Los Gato<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Aqui Willow Glen<\/b>
1145 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

 A Slice of New York<\/b>
3443 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 La Fondue<\/b>
14550 Big Basin Way, Saratoga<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Black Sheep Brasserie<\/b>
1202 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Baum\u00e9<\/b>
201 California Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Naschmarkt Restaurant<\/b>
384 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Teske’s Germania<\/b>
255 N First St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Ludwig’s German Table<\/b>
261 N Second St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Cascal<\/b>
400 Castro St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Pampas<\/b>
529 Alma St, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Isabella’s Restaurant<\/b>
700 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Habana Cuba<\/b>
                      238 Race St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Back A Yard<\/b>
  80 N Market St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 La Bodeguita del Medio<\/b>
463 California Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

\u00a0Poor House Bistro<\/b>
91 S Autumn St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The Boiling Crab<\/b>
71 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/i>
1631 E Capitol Expy, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The Bywater<\/b>
  532 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 A Bellagio<\/b>
    33 S Central Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Aldo’s Ristorante & Bar<\/b>
    14109 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Giorgio’s Italian Food & Pizza<\/b>
    1445 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose<\/i>
643 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by John Dyke<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

POKE TO THE PEOPLE<\/b>
Who would’ve thought when the first Poki Bowl<\/b> opened up on Almaden Expressway in 2015 that it would set off an explosion of fish in Silicon Valley? Well, here it is less than three years later and there are now more than 40 poke restaurants scattered throughout the South Bay. For Cali-style poke, the OG Poki Bowl<\/b> still does a good job, but try Go Fish Poke Bar<\/b> for the chilled yam noodles (aka shirataki noodles) base that goes great with raw fish. If one’s looking for a more traditional, Hawaiian-style poke try Santo Market<\/b> in Japantown and Aloha Fresh<\/b> in Cupertino. The latter has a black rice base that’s terrific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Agape Grill<\/b>
845 Stewart Dr, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Dio Deka<\/b>
210 E Main St, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Dishdash<\/b>
190 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Dishdash<\/b>
190 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Arya Global Cuisine<\/b>
                    19930 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Faz<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Alexander’s Steakhouse<\/b>
                      19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Forbes Mill Steakhouse<\/b>
  206 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Dry Creek Grill<\/b>
      1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Smoking Pig BBQ<\/b>
          Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Andy’s Bar-B-Que<\/b>
2367 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Henry’s Hi-Life<\/b>
301 W St John St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Amaravathi Pure Veg<\/b>
673 Grape Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Good Karma<\/b>
37 S 1st St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Veggie Grill<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Banana Crepe<\/b>
248 Jackson St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Hukilau<\/b>
230 Jackson St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Hawaiian Barbecue<\/b>
6233 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Orenchi<\/b>
3450 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Kumako<\/b>
211 Jackson St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Maru Ichi<\/b>
368 Castro St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 House of Pho<\/b>
  Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Dac Phuc<\/b>
198 W Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Pho Wagon<\/b>
1712 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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QUEING UP<\/b>
The NorCal barbecue scene is pretty mediocre overall, but the South Bay has stepped up its game in spades as of late. Within the last few years TAOB<\/b> (The Art Of BBQ) Pit Stop<\/b>, QBB<\/b> (Quality Bourbons & BBQ) and Mesquite & Oak<\/b> have opened their doors and really taken Q to a new level. And let’s not forget that The Smoking Pig has continued to hold it down, opening up a second location in Fremont. TAOB is fronted by pitmaster Art Munoz, whose years of catering and competition have led him to open his own restaurant that serves Flintstone<\/i>-like ribs and killer tri-tip, while QBB’s CIA-trained executive pitmaster, Ryan Pang, has dozens of awards in competition barbecue\u2014and one can taste the results. Mesquite & Oak might have the best beef brisket in the South Bay, and they’re a great option for a Sunday brunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Downtown Poki<\/b>
  96 E San Salvador St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Poki Bowl<\/b>
  4750 Almaden Expy, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Poke House<\/b>
  1698 Hostetter Rd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Black Pearl<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Gong Cha<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Fantasia Coffee & Tea<\/b>
378 Santana Row, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Anh Hong<\/b>
  1818 Tully Rd, San Jose<\/i>
233 W Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Hanna<\/b>
133 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Vung Tau<\/b>
535 E Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Bibimbowl<\/b>
415 N Mary Ave, Suite 107, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Burnt Rice<\/b>
The Plant, 121 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Gooyi Gooyi<\/b>
2331 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Amarin Thai<\/b>
        Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Krungthai<\/b>
642 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

 Fish Market<\/b>
3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto<\/i>
3775 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i>
1007 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The Bay Fish and Chips<\/b>
826 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Scott’s Seafood<\/b>
185 Park Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Yuki Sushi<\/b>
1827 Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara<\/i>
1140 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Mizu Sushi<\/b>
     1035 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Cha Cha Sushi<\/b>
547 W Capitol Expy, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Brown Chicken Brown Cow<\/b>
    397 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Arcadia<\/b>
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Main Street Burgers<\/b>
1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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COLD AND ROLLED<\/b>
The rolled ice cream dessert phenomenon originates on the streets of Thailand. This fully customizable treat can include such wild ingredients as breakfast cereal, cookies and even fresh fruit. Those who like things “just so” will love the variety of flavors and toppings to choose from. Icicles in downtown Willow Glen is the premier spot, but newly opened Ice Cubed<\/b> in Almaden is showing great promise. There’s even a newly opened place, Icey Poki<\/b>, which combines two of the items on our list: poke and ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pizza – Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 212 New York Pizza<\/b>
19998 Homestead Rd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Bibo’s NY Pizza<\/b>
1431 Bird Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Best Pizza – Regional<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Blue Line Pizza<\/b>
Multiple Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 A Slice of New York<\/b>
Multiple Locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Bibo’s NY Pizza<\/b>
1431 Bird Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Antipasto’s<\/b>
3454 McKee Rd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 La Villa<\/b>
1319 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Erik’s DeliCaf\u00e9<\/b>
   Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Rock Bottom<\/b>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Campbell Brewing Co.<\/b>
200 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Firehouse Grill & Brewery<\/b>
111 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Icing on the Cake<\/b>
50 W Main St, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Alexander’s Patisserie<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Frost Cupcake Factory<\/b>
  199 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Doughnuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Stan’s Donut Shop<\/b>
2628 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Psycho Donuts<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Manley’s Donut Shop<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Dolce Spazio Gelato<\/b>
221 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Sweet Retreat<\/b>
846 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Palo Alto Creamery Fountain & Grill<\/b>
566 Emerson St, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Willow Glen Creamery<\/b>
1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Yumi Yogurt<\/b>
        3787 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Frozo’s Frozen Yogurt<\/b>
1000 Lafayette St, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RAMEN RULES<\/b>
A ramen craving back in the day usually meant a schlep over to the west side, as Orenchi and Santouka were the only real options. Now, regardless of which side of town diners are in, there’s a legit ramen spot nearby. In the north side, there’s Kokoro<\/b>; in the East Side, there’s Pot Belly Ramen<\/b>; in the South, there’s Jinya<\/b>, and in downtown, Ramen Taka<\/b> is the spot. If diners are looking for something a little different, try Maruten Ramen<\/b> in Japantown with its chicken-centric menu and clean, light but tasty broth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Grilled Cheese Bandits<\/b>
@CheeseBandits<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Sam’s Chowdermobile<\/b>
@chowdermobile<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Tacomania<\/b>
@tacomaniainc<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 A Catered Affair<\/b>
1680 Martin Ave, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Purple Onion<\/b>
1167 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Sam’s Bar-B-Que<\/b>
1110 S Bascom Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Lisa’s Tea Treasures<\/b>
             167 Main St, Los Altos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Fairmont Lobby Lounge<\/b>
170 S Market St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Teatime<\/b>
1003 El Camino Real, Redwood City<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 International Gourmet Foods<\/b>
The Plant, 2052 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Mitsuwa Marketplace<\/b>
675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Santo Market<\/b>
245 E Taylor St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Rock Bottom<\/b>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Rabbit’s Foot Meadery<\/b>
1246 Birchwood Dr, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Santa Clara Valley Brewing<\/b>
101 E Alma Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PENINSULA<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 MacArthur Park<\/b>
27 University Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Il Fornaio<\/b>
520 Cowper St, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Opa!<\/b>
325 Main St, Los Altos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Los Altos Grill<\/b>
233 Third St, Los Altos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 MacArthur Park<\/b>
27 University Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Saint Michael’s Alley<\/b>
140 Homer Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Garden Fresh Chinese Vegan Cuisine<\/b>
460 Ramona St, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Chef Chu’s<\/b>
1067 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Hunan Home’s Express<\/b>
530 Showers Dr, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Jin Sho<\/b>
454 California Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Higuma<\/b>
540 El Camino Real, Redwood City<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Gombei<\/b>
1438 El Camino Real, Menlo Park<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 La Fiesta<\/b>
240 Villa St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Fiesta Del Mar Too<\/b>
735 Villa St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Joya<\/b>
339 University Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Darbar<\/b>
129 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Janta<\/b>
369 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Passage to India<\/b>
1991 W El Camino Real Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Krungthai<\/b>
590 Showers Dr, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Amarin Thai<\/b>
174 Castro St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Shana Thai<\/b>
311 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Taqueria La Espuela<\/b>
854 W Dana St, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Los Altos Taqueria<\/b>
2105 Old Middlefield Way E, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Taqueria El Grullense<\/b>
3636 El Camino Real, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Joanie’s Cafe<\/b>
405 California Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Palo Alto Creamery<\/b>
566 Emerson St, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Stacks<\/b>
314 El Camino Real, Redwood City<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Clocktower Coffee Roasting Co.<\/b>
205 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Connoisseur Coffee Co.<\/b>
2801 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Cafe Zoe<\/b>
1929 Menalto Ave, Menlo Park<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 The Prolific Oven<\/b>
550 Waverley St, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Satura Cakes<\/b>
200 Main St, Los Altos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Palo Alto Baking Co.<\/b>
381 California Ave, Palo Alto<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Sancho’s Taqueria<\/b>
2723 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto<\/i>
491 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto<\/i>
3205 Oak Knoll Dr, Redwood City<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Rincon Sabroso<\/b>
122 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Taqueria La Bamba<\/b>
580 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

 Nick’s Next Door<\/b>
11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Steamer’s Grillhouse<\/b>
31 University Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Aqui<\/b>
   201 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Orchard City Kitchen<\/b>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Nick’s Next Door<\/b>
11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Forbes Mill Steakhouse<\/b>
206 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Blue Sky<\/b>
2028 Winchester Blvd, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Tsing Tao<\/b>
104 San Tomas Aquino Rd, Campbell<\/i>
Tie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Yeung Shing<\/b>
14107 S Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Shangri-La<\/b>
784 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Sushi Confidential<\/b>
247 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Kyoto Palace<\/b>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Kamakura<\/b>
135 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A TOAST TO AVOCADO TOAST<\/b>
OK, this is a weird one, but it’s true. Entire restaurants are now built upon the practice of schmearing a bit of avocado on some toasted bread. The Source<\/b>‘s version of avocado toast is pretty popular and comes served on levain bread, and Vitamina<\/b> in SoFA has gives its offering a Mexican lemony cilantro twist. Philz<\/b>, another favorite, has a tasty za’atar spread topped with sliced, hard-boiled eggs. iJava Caf\u00e9<\/b>‘s version is pretty spectacular, as it’s capped off with a perfectly fried egg, cilantro and red onions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 El Burro<\/b>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Andale<\/b>
6 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Casa Lupe<\/b>
2169 Winchester Blvd, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Royal Taj<\/b>
1350 Camden Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The Mynt<\/b>
5210 Prospect Rd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Thai Orchid<\/b>
866 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Thai Spice<\/b>
337 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Mint Leaf Cuisine<\/b>
14420 Big Basin Way, Saratoga<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Andale<\/b>
6 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Adelita’s<\/b>
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Jalisco<\/b>
525 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Los Gatos Cafe<\/b>
340 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i>
15662 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Stacks<\/b>
139 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Hash House<\/b>
851 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co.<\/b>
101 W Main St, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Great Bear Coffee<\/b>
19 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Orchard Valley Coffee<\/b>
349 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Icing on the Cake<\/b>
50 W Main St, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Manresa Bread<\/b>
276 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Frosting Cupcake Factory<\/b>
199 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Andale<\/b>
6 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 El Burro<\/b>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Adelita’s<\/b>
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

 Birk’s<\/b>
3955 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Faultline Brewing Co<\/b>
1235 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Faz<\/b>
181 E Tasman Dr, San Jose<\/i>
1108 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GET WOKE WITH COFFEE 3.0<\/b>
There was a time that every diner in America had essentially one kind of coffee. Then Starbucks and Peet’s saved the day. But that was then. Now even McDonald’s can serve up a cappuccino. New age coffee shops are taking care and precision with every step of the brewing process\u2014from checking the pH of the water to grinding the beans just moments before brewing\u2014and almost everyone claims to have the best method for producing the perfect cup. Voyager Craft Coffee<\/b>, which started out as a mobile coffee bar and expanded to a brick-and-mortar shop got, famous with their Valencia coffee that includes coconut and orange blossom water. Chromatic Coffee<\/b> specializes in taking their signature cold brew and doing inventive things like creating Fruity Pebbles latte and soda-coffee drinks. At Vero’s Coffee Bar<\/b>, the Mexican mocha is the thing to get\u2014a with its symphony of coffee, cinnamon and Mexican chocolate that keeps patrons coming back. Academic Coffee<\/b> has helped to transform a once dicey corner with its clean design and excellent food and java options. And we can’t forget the trio of Bellano<\/b>, B2<\/b> and SoPo<\/b>, who make a cold brew so delicious that there’s no need for cream or sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 St. John’s Bar & Grill<\/b>
510 Lawrence Expy, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Parcel 104<\/b>
2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Park Place<\/b>
10030 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 China Stix<\/b>
2110 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Hong Fu<\/b>
20588 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Saigon Seafood Harbor Restaurant<\/b>
1135 Lawrence Expy, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Yuki Sushi<\/b>
1827 Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Gombei<\/b>
193 S Jackson St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Izaka-Ya<\/b>
  1335 N First St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 La Paloma<\/b>
2280 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Casa Lupe<\/b>
2169 Winchester Blvd, Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Pedro’s<\/b>
3935 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Kabab and Curry’s<\/b>
1498 Isabella St, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Bombay Garden<\/b>
3701 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Peacock Indian Cuisine<\/b>
2798 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Jasmine Fine Thai<\/b>
1211 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Thai Chili Cuisine<\/b>
1550 Halford Ave, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The Old Siam<\/b>
1111 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Chavez Supermarket<\/b>
666 N Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Ruby’s Taqueria<\/b>
821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Taqueria La Veracruzana<\/b>
1510 Jackson St, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Hobee’s<\/b>
21267 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i>
800 W. Ahwanee Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Sara’s Kitchen<\/b>
1595 Franklin St, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Old Ironsides Cafe<\/b>
4655 Old Ironsides Dr #150, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Coffee Society<\/b>
21265 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i>
10800 Torre Ave, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Bitter + Sweet<\/b>
20560 Town Center Lane, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Roasted Coffee Bean<\/b>
19110 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 La Patisserie<\/b>
19758 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Sugar Butter Flour<\/b>
669 S Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Nothing Bundt Cakes<\/b>
939 El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Viva Taqueria<\/b>
444 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Ruby’s<\/b>
821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Aqui<\/b>
10630 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAN JOSE \/ SOUTH VALLEY<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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TAPAS TO THE RESCUE<\/b>
What started out in Spain as (usually) free small, simple plates that were meant to be shared by patrons to help soak up the excess alcohol has sprouted into a whole new generation of restaurants that serve high-end cuisine that is most certainly not free. OCK (Orchard City Kitchen<\/b>) might be the most popular example of this with its lobster dumplings, Korean fried chicken and tater tot poutine-ish rounding out a well-balanced meal. Flights<\/b>, which recently opened a second location, puts a creative spin on their small plates by giving patrons three versions of the same dish\u2014such as chicken and waffles. Their bacon and beer flight is also not to be missed. Relative newcomer Braise<\/b> is turning heads in downtown Willow Glen with their amazing cocktail and small plates menu that’s highlighted with their 20-day dry-aged New York strip served with uni butter, as well as their oddly delightful PB&J bone marrow sandwich\u2014try it and become a believer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Dry Creek Grill<\/b>
1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Farmers Union<\/b>
151 W Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The Table<\/b>
1110 Willow St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

 Taiwan Restaurant<\/b>
1306 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Golden Buddha<\/b>
2768 Aborn Rd, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

 Gombei<\/b>
193 Jackson St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Kenzo Sushi<\/b>
5465 Snell Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Zona Rosa<\/b>
1411 The Alameda, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Casa Vicky<\/b>
792 E Julian St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Mezcal<\/b>
25 W San Fernando St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Amber India<\/b>
377 Santana Row, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Rangoli India Restaurant<\/b>
3695 Union Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Krungthai<\/b>
642 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/i>
580 N Winchester Blvd<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Thai Orchid<\/b>
2591 N First St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Adelita’s<\/b>
1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/i>
55 N Bascom Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Taqueria Tlaquepaque<\/b>
2222 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Iguana’s<\/b>
330 S Third St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

 Scrambl’z<\/b>
5055 Almaden Expy, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The Breakfast Club at Midtown<\/b>
1432 W San Carlos St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Chromatic #DTSJ<\/b>
17 N Second St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 B2 Coffee<\/b>
87 N San Pedro St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Roy’s<\/b>
197 Jackson St, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

 Peter’s Bakery<\/b>
3108 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Greenlee’s<\/b>
1081 The Alameda, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Iguana’s<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 La Victoria<\/b>
Multiple locations<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

FREMONT \/ MILPITAS<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Zahir’s Bistro<\/b>
579 S Main St, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Sen Dai Sushi<\/b>
224 N Abel St, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Brandon’s Restaurant<\/b>
   1820 Barber Lane, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Country Way<\/b>
5325 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Jack’s Brewing Co.<\/b>
39176 Argonaut Way, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Mil’s Diner<\/b>
36 S Abbott Ave, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Shanghai Family Cuisine<\/b>
1470 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 South Legend Sichuan Cuisine<\/b>
            1720 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Nutrition House<\/b>
496 Barber Lane, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Satomi Sushi<\/b>
3655 Thornton Ave, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Mioki Sushi<\/b>
            3924 Decoto Rd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Sen Dai Sushi<\/b>
224 N Abel St, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 La Pi\u2014ata<\/b>
39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 La Milpa<\/b>
           107 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Casa Azteca<\/b>
20 N Abel St, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FARM-TO-TABLE\u2014LITERALLY<\/b>
The term farm-to-table typically means a restaurant that serves only in-season produce that’s grown locally and acquired directly from the producer(s). But some Silicon Valley restaurants have taken this concept to a whole new level, such as the Mount Hamilton Grandview<\/b> restaurant that opened up their Grandview farms literally just a few steps from the restaurant itself. They even raise their own herd of black Angus cattle at the farm and dry-age the beef in the restaurant. That steak is so fresh that diners probably heard it mooing as they drove up. Morsey’s Farmhouse<\/b> in Los Altos also takes fresh meat to a new level with their privately owned heard of over 400 water buffaloes that they serve in their restaurant. They also serve water buffalo milk\u2014which has twice the fat content of regular cow’s milk\u2014as make decadent cheese, gelato and frozen yogurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Chaat Bhavan<\/b>
5355 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Shalimar Restaurant<\/b>
Walnut Ave, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Peacock Indian Cuisine<\/b>
39447 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Banana Leaf Restaurant<\/b>
182 Ranch Drive, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Sala Thai<\/b>
          3241 Walnut Ave, Fremont<\/i>
44800 S Grimmer Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Banh Thai Restaurant<\/b>
39060 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Los Dos Gallos<\/b>
Taqueria 50 Whitney Place, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 El Mex-Cal Taqueria<\/b>
34169 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Taqueria Las Vegas<\/b>
1417 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Country Way<\/b>
5325 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Minerva’s<\/b>
37463 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Mil’s Diner<\/b>
36 S Abbott Ave, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Fremont Coffee Roasting<\/b>
151 Washington Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Community Coffee<\/b>
1000 S Park Victoria Dr, Milpitas<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Suju’s Coffee<\/b>
3602 Thornton Ave, Fremont<\/i>
4949 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Sogo Bakery<\/b>
37600 Filbert St, Newark<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Cakes to Cakes<\/b>
Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Amia Bakery<\/b>
39095 Fremont Hub, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

 Los Cabos<\/b>
3283 Walnut Ave, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Super Taco Taqueria<\/b>
40798 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 El Taco de Oro<\/b>
5220 N First St, Alviso, San Jose<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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