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30+ great brunch places to try in San Jose

Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in San Jose, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.

September 09, 2024 05:27 PM

Alyson Chuyang

At the Santana Row arch, two people clink red wine glasses.

Restaurants

Answered: What is the most romantic restaurant in San Jose?

We asked, you answered — these swoon-worthy restaurants are sure to spark something between you and your companion.

February 13, 2024

Gregg Aronica

In a dimly lit bar, a bright orange cocktail with a chili pepper, a straw, and a green plant stand in the foreground.

Bars

Where to find the heaviest pours in San Jose

When you want to celebrate — responsibly — you go big or you go home.

February 12, 2024

Gregg Aronica

A bar with various holiday lights and decorations, including a blow-up snowman and Snoopy.

Culture

Gin-gle all the way to these holiday pop-up bars

These festive pop-up bars will help get you in the holiday spirit.

November 22, 2023

Brianna Williams

The view of someone bowling from behind the lane at Bowlero.

Entertainment

Right up your alley: 7 places to go bowling in the South Bay

Check out our roundup for the best bowling alleys for groups, no-frill leagues, and the whole family in the South Bay.

November 13, 2023

Alyson Chuyang

Food

Last Call: Willow Glen’s first woman-owned brewery to close

S27 Alehouse and Brewery will tap their final kegs by the end of October 2023.

October 12, 2023

Gregg Aronica

Dan Gordon poses behind the bar with Gordon Biersch beer infront of him.

Culture

San Josean spotlight: Dan Gordon of Gordon Biersch

Let’s talk about this local legend who brought not just the highly popular Gordon Biersch Brewery to San Jose, but even more internationally loved beer.

October 6, 2023

Alyson Chuyang

Two people hold steins of beer out while dressed in Oktoberfest gear.

Bars

5 Oktoberfest 2023 celebrations in San Jose

Grab your stein and put on your lederhosen to celebrate Oktoberfest at these five events in San Jose.

September 28, 2023

Alyson Chuyang

Two flights of four ciders from the Cider Junction.

Bars

‘Tis apple season: 4 local spots to drink cider

Looking to grab some cider in the great 408? Check out our roundup of four local establishments offering craft hard apple brews.

September 26, 2023

Alyson Chuyang

Owners Wendy + Felipe stand in front of the brew kettles.

Bars

San Jose brewery to release ale in solidarity with Anchor SF Union

Fox Tale Fermentation Project plans to release a specialty Solidarity Ale on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1-4, 2023, to support Anchor SF’s union in their bid to reclaim the over-century-old brewery.

August 31, 2023

Alyson Chuyang

Restaurants

Dine Downtown 2023 brings deals from 45+ restaurants to San Jose

Get a sneak peek of the deals being offered during San Jose Downtown Association’s “Dine Downtown,” held Thursday, July 13 to Sunday, July 23, with 45+ participating restaurants.

July 13, 2023

Alyson Chuyang

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