Bill’s Café, a Willow Glen tradition since 1977, is a cozy breakfast and lunch staple known for its homemade food, large portions, and friendly service. With a number of established locations around the South Bay Area, Bill’s is repeatedly recognized for serving the neighborhood’s best breakfast. Among a menu of savory specialties, the most popular […]
If you're looking for authentic New York-style pizza on the West Coast, look no further than A Slice of New York. This South Bay pizzeria boasts the type of East Coast slices that you can't usually find outside of the city — and that means a thin, crispy crust and flavorful sauce and toppings. All […]
Experience the flavor of the Caribbean with a visit to Back A Yard. This San Jose restaurant specializes in Jamaican-style cuisine, which means you'll find plenty of coconut milk, jerk sauce, and curry-style stews on the menu. You can order a la carte, but most customers choose one of the combination plates, which allow you […]
Located inside the Mitsuwa market, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is a local legend. This ramen-focused eatery is hugely popular, thanks to its house-made noodles and rich, flavorful broths that combine umami and spice in just the right proportions. The shio ramen is the house specialty and has a very mild flavor, which makes it a good […]
There's no shortage of sushi restaurants in California, so when you find a place that has reviews as good as Cha Cha Sushi's, you pay attention. This restaurant has nearly 3,000 Yelp reviews, which overwhelmingly proclaim that it's a local favorite for traditional Japanese-style meals. Your experience will start with a complimentary order of mussels, […]
Regulars at Our House, a popular San Jose eatery, say that there's a lot to love about this place. First of all, it's committed to serving locally-sourced, sustainably-grown, GMO-free foods. This also means the menu changes with the seasons, so you'll always find something new and exciting on the menu. Chef Ladas leads the kitchen […]
Regulars at Bibo's NY Pizza say that although the pizza style at this San Jose eatery is imported from New York, the restaurant's overall vibe is California all the way. Head on over with your family or a group of friends to share a few pies in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. You'll find plenty of […]
Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly-baked pita bread in the morning? Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, Sultan Bakery fills the neighborhood with that smell every week from Tuesday through Sunday. Sultan has been a wholesale operation for years, and when you step inside, you can’t help but notice the industrial conveyor […]
If you want to break the fast-food cycle, but still need something quick and easy, Souvlakis Greek Skewers just might be the thing you’re looking for. Owner Maria Vlahopouliotis took inspiration from her Yia Yia’s traditional Greek souvlaki when creating this hidden gem on the corner of West Alma and Minnesota Avenue in San Jose. […]
If you're looking for something sweet that's different than your typical latte, you'll find it at Pho Passion and Mintea. The Asian eatery in San Jose specializes in milk tea infused with sweet and fruity flavors. Try the signature Mintea Special, a milk tea flecked with coffee jelly boba and capped with your choice of […]