Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in San Jose

A Slice of New York is a pizza specialty restaurant with branches in San Jose and Sunnyvale. Here, you can create your own pizza by selecting a base, cheese and toppings. However, if you choose to go for their pre-created delights, their menu offers a good selection that includes Sutton Place with fresh mushrooms, Coney Island topped with pineapple and Canadian bacon, and Times Square, a blend of onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, garlic and olives. The pizzas are complemented by Italian desserts such as Tiramisu as well as cake platters. This restaurant offers plenty of options for vegetarians too.

Don't let the long lines snaking around Freshly Baked Eatery on the 3rd Street, deter you from eating here. The lines move quickly and the offerings here are fresh, healthy and not to mention, delicious! The menu here features classic subway sandwiches with cold cuts, fresh veggies and a range of dressings, sandwiched between their signature, freshly baked sourdough bread; the result is quite scrumptious. Between a friendly service and drool-worthy, healthy food offered for a fair price, Freshly Baked Sandwiches leaves no room for complaints.

Since its inception in 2012, Vesta is well known for its variety of wood fired pizzas and tapas. The menu is quite diverse and has plentiful options to choose from- the pizzas are topped with a slew of delicacies like Italian sausage, mascarpone, pecorino, mozzarella, German butterballs and so on. The tapas is packed with delectable flavors, right seasoning and fresh produce. Save some space for the desserts and try their sinful Affogato. The drinks menu is pretty impressive as well- patrons are spoilt for choice with a plethora of beers, premium wines and non-alcoholic beverages on the menu. The restaurant is pretty affordable and everything is priced in a way that you won't settle for just one order. The decor is beautiful and they also have an attractive patio area for airy summer dining.

Operating since 1961, Cicero's Pizza sure has its share of loyal customers. If you do decide to come here, be prepared for a long waiting line. A popular hangout for college kids, it's frequented by many families as well. Specially known for their thin crust pizzas; they also have a wide variety of toppings. Of course, this meal is incomplete without a chilled glass of beer.

Academic Coffee on South 2nd Street is a Contemporary-style coffee shop. Opened in 2017, they serve an extensive variety of specially-brewed, high-quality coffees. In addition to coffees, they also serve teas and baked goodies like croissants, pastries, muffins and more. Patrons can even buy their choice of coffee and tea bags that are sourced from locations like Guatemala, Brazil, Mexico, Japan and others. This cafe is a must-visit for coffee and tea lovers.

Mediterranean Wraps is a great place for an informal lunch or dinner, offering several familiar Middle Eastern foods such as falafel, shawarma, lentil soup, dolmas and kebabs. Plenty of vegetarian options are available. For dessert, try the baklava or halvah. There is also free belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights! Their second outlet is located on the University Avenue.