It's important to have a go-to coffee shop in the neighborhood, and for plenty of San Jose locals, that coffee shop is Social Policy. Thanks to its location on South 1st Street, this place draws plenty of regulars, who you'll find lining up for their morning coffee and pastries every day of the week.

The baristas here are well trained and have a reputation for being quick, friendly, and efficient, even when the place is busy, so don’t be shy about stopping in, even when you’re in a hurry. You'll find that most people order their coffee to go, but Yelpers say that if you've got some time to spare, it's worth your while to sit down and sip your brew in the shop itself. The walls are covered in local art that gives the place a hip, gallery vibe, while the free Wi-Fi makes it easy to settle in with your laptop to surf the web or catch up on email.

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