Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the great 408’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in San Jose — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
Palo Alto’s revamped Telefèric Barcelona reopened in June 2025.
Rendering via Telefèric Barcelona
June
Telefèric Barcelona, 855 El Camino Real, Ste. 130, Palo Alto | Spanish | Reservations | After a major redesign, this Palo Alto hot spot reopened with a fresh look and its menu of Spanish pintxos, paellas, wine, and more.
Tsujita Artisan Noodle, 4330 Moorpark Ave. | Ramen | The Tokyo-founded ramen restaurant will open its first Bay Area location on Saturday, June 21 near Mitsuwa Marketplace. The menu will feature rich, flavorful broth + noodles and loaded rice bowls.
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Batch 22 co-owners Amy Wong + Lawrance Combs inside their new Los Gatos bakery.
Photo via Maggie T Photography + Batch 22 Bakery
May
Batch 22 Bakery | 15466 Los Gatos Blvd., Ste. 113, Los Gatos | Cookies | We love sweet news. This is the first-ever permanent shop for the brand known for its rotating menu of “pudgy,” 6-ounce cookies. Batch 22 is now rolling out big, tasty treats in elevated classic + innovative flavors like ube dulcey, cookies + cream, and chocolate chip. Get there early — these treats tend to sell out fast.
Tostadas, 304 E. Santa Clara St., Ste. A | Mexican | Toastworthy tidbit — Tostadas is once again open in downtown San Jose. An electrical fire destroyed the family-run restaurant in September 2023, but owners Victor and Alex Garcia say they’re thrilled to be back in business and ready to dish up those famous tostadas, tortas, and bacon birria burgers.
The Second Wife, 50 Skyport Dr., Ste. 40 | Indian | This restaurant near the airport specializes in an unlimited lunch buffet and Indian dishes. Fun Fact: Singer-songwriter Ben Rector visited this spot for dinner in July 2025 and said the food was “genuinely delicious.” Rectors touted the owners for their hospitality and putting their all into their business.
Petals Creamery specializes in ice cream + pastries — pretty sweet, right?
Photo via @petals.creamery
Petals Creamery, 5 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos | Ice cream + pastries | This creamery founded by two friends specializes in handcrafted ice cream made with local organic milk and cream in flavors like rose yuzu lemonade and biscotti almond torte. The menu also includes pretty pastries + coffee drinks.
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Jackie’s Place expanded to a second location in the SoFa District.
Photo via @jackiesplacesj + @pixelislandagency
April
The Pressroom, 189 W. Santa Clara St. | California cuisine + cocktails | Reservations | Extra, extra. This buzzy new spot in the historic 1884 Lyndon Building pays homage to the history of local journalism and the former headquarters of the “Times-Mercury” and “The Mercury News.” While the restaurant’s interior is absolutely stunning, take time to admire its fun exterior — local muralist Jorge Duh installed this newspaper-inspired street art on the building featuring articles and lots of “hidden Easter eggs that pay homage to San Jose.”
Jackie’s Place, 321 S. First St. | Soul food | The family-owned and operated bakery, soul food, and BBQ restaurant expanded to a second location in the SoFa District. The menu features the Southern Fried Fish Plate, Uncle Greg’s Ribs Plate, wings, hot links, fried chicken, and more.
Voyager Craft Coffee, 1070 Park Ave. + 100 W. St. John St. | Cafe | Need a caffeine fix? Voyager debuted two new shops this past spring: the very colorful roastery + bakery dubbed “Park HQ” and its St. John shop in downtown San Jose. The beloved local brand is really grinding — it now has six locations in the South Bay.
JOEY Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 1840 | American | Reservations | The two-level restaurant debuted at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara with its globally-inspired menu and chic dining room. There’s something for everyone here — pasta, sushi, salads, steaks, and burgers.
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Head to The Row to check out this restaurant.
Photo via Ed Anderson + Augustine
March
Augustine + Cafe Augustine, 377 Santana Row, Ste. 1000 | California coastal | C’est magnifique. The restaurant focuses on California-grown ingredients with French, Italian, and Mediterranean influences and boasts an extensive wine list. The adjoining, French-inspired cafe offers specialty coffee, grab-and-go salads, and beautiful pastries like croissants, Madeleines, and macarons.
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Grab a coffee + French pastry at Cafe Augustine on The Row, too.
Photo via Ed Anderson + Augustine
February
Hobee’s, 261 N. Second St. | Cafe | Two words: Blueberry Coffeecake. Silicon Valley favorite Hobee’s debuted its latest location in downtown San Jose featuring a beer garden + banquet hall. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but we’re partial to the breakfast scrambles + omelets, which come with a side of that famous Blueberry Coffeecake.
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Hobee’s now has a new location in downtown SJ — yes, there’s Blueberry Coffeecake.
Photo via @hobeesrestaurants
Coming Soon
Nation’s Giant Hamburgers, Multiple locations | Burgers | Projected opening: Summer 2025 | The longtime California chain known for its burgers, pies, and breakfast dishes plans to open three new locations in San Jose this summer at Silver Creek Valley Place, Santa Teresa Boulevard, and Monterey Road. If you just can’t wait, make the trek to Nation’s Fremont location.
Bloom Eatery plans to open its second brunch spot — this time in downtown SJ — this fall.
Photo via @bloom_eatery
Bloom Eatery & Spirits, 225 W. Santa Clara St. | Brunch | The Santa Clara brunch spot is expanding to downtown SJ, planning to open this second location in November 2025. Peep the menu and prep slot this brunch outing into your fall calendar.
Bannetone, Japantown | Artisan bread + pastries | Projected opening: TBD | Word on the street is that this beloved bakery is rising in Japantown soon with its handcrafted bread + buttery pastries.
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