Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Starbucks
101 E Santa Clara StClose by for coffee and snacks.
Great 1.5 mile morning walk from the house. Excellent people watching site.
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Starbucks
101 E Santa Clara StGreat 1.5 mile morning walk from the house. Excellent people watching site.
Local SF Bay Area chain is just down Lincoln a few blocks from Starbucks.
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Peet's Coffee
1295 The AlamedaLocal SF Bay Area chain is just down Lincoln a few blocks from Starbucks.
Top Nosh Cafe
1167 Lincoln AveExcellent French press and the best omelettes this side of Paris!
Dolcetto Café and Market
1399 Lincoln AveGreat hangout for people watching and yummy salads.
Excellent brunch and lunch spot. Crepes, salads, sandwiches, and awesome baked goods.
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Flower Flour
896 Willow StExcellent brunch and lunch spot. Crepes, salads, sandwiches, and awesome baked goods.
Cafe Gourmet
840 Willow StreetThe name is boring, but the food isn't.
Opa! Willow Glen
1100 Lincoln AveThe happy hour M-F from 3:30-5:30 is excellent!
Much harsher Mexican roast here and lots of Willow Glen neighbors just minutes from the house.
Coffee Stop
2206 Lincoln AveMuch harsher Mexican roast here and lots of Willow Glen neighbors just minutes from the house.
Good, basic comfort fare with a Greek inflection. Patio dining is a great way to get to know Willow Glen as it all strolls by.
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John's of Willow Glen
1238 Lincoln AveGood, basic comfort fare with a Greek inflection. Patio dining is a great way to get to know Willow Glen as it all strolls by.
Crepevine
1100 Lincoln AveLocal chain with huge salads and sandwiched--oh, and lots of crepes!
This sweet, if frumpy family restaurant has been in Willow Glen for generations. It's much better than the other Chinese restaurant on Lincoln, IOHO.
Edna Ray Chinese Restaurant
1181 Lincoln AveThis sweet, if frumpy family restaurant has been in Willow Glen for generations. It's much better than the other Chinese restaurant on Lincoln, IOHO.
Stumpy's Burgers, Fries & Dogs
1163 Lincoln AveLots of yum here along with relaxed sidewalk table eating.
Vin Santo
1346 Lincoln AveOverpriced but VERY good. (And there's usually a Groupon available.)
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeA NorCal classic. Surf in!
We've come to favor the genuine NY thin-crust here over the more popular competitor on Lincoln. The white pizza is off the chain.
Bibo's NY Pizza
1431 Bird AveWe've come to favor the genuine NY thin-crust here over the more popular competitor on Lincoln. The white pizza is off the chain.
We don't know how we missed this hole-in-the-wall for so many years, but the ribs are wicked awesome. A genuine joint.
Willow Glen Meats & Smoke House
885 Delmas AveWe don't know how we missed this hole-in-the-wall for so many years, but the ribs are wicked awesome. A genuine joint.
Sweet Mango
1040 Willow StExcellent, unassuming Thai and Chinese.
Great neighborhood sports bar with seafood on the side. Look for a Groupon for the crab bucket.
Blue Water Seafood and Crab
4180 North First StreetGreat neighborhood sports bar with seafood on the side. Look for a Groupon for the crab bucket.
Thai Spice
1715 Lundy AveReally wonderful Thai a healthy walk from the house.
This is more than a walk--a short drive or bike ride. But it's well worth it. The only down side is that they don't yet have a liquor license.
Mavericks Mexican Grill
1111 Meridian AveThis is more than a walk--a short drive or bike ride. But it's well worth it. The only down side is that they don't yet have a liquor license.
Amato's Cheese Steaks
2306 Almaden RdIf loving these cheesesteaks is wrong, we don't want to be right.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Table
1110 Willow StBy far the best restaurant in Willow Glen. The bartender is awesome.
Very popular Willow Glen family hang out. The industrial strength margarita and avocado dip and chips will fill you up!
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Aqui Willow Glen
1145 Lincoln AveVery popular Willow Glen family hang out. The industrial strength margarita and avocado dip and chips will fill you up!
Everything Else
Walk or bike the morning away then stop on Lincoln for a snack!
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Los Gatos Creek Trail
1250 Dell AvenueWalk or bike the morning away then stop on Lincoln for a snack!
Willow Glen Yoga
1188 Lincoln AveWork it out!
barre3
1395 Lincoln AveGet your sweat on!
Orangetheory Fitness
1360 The AlamedaWhy orange? Why not?
Sachs Day Spa
1375 Lincoln AveAaaaah! Relax....
Nail Elegance
1165 Lincoln AveThe owner, Tina, is the best at customer service!
Essentials
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
1489 Bird AveAll the basics!
Sure, there's a bank. But it's also the closest full-service grocery store.
U.S. Bank ATM - Hamilton Avenue - Safeway
1530 Hamilton AveSure, there's a bank. But it's also the closest full-service grocery store.
A 10 minute drive away is all the locally sourced, organic whatever you need!
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Whole Foods Market
777 The AlamedaA 10 minute drive away is all the locally sourced, organic whatever you need!