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8 unique cafes in San Jose

Whether you’re looking for impressive latte art or a late-night caffeine fix, these are eight of the most unique cafes in the Valley of the Heart’s Delight.

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Explore some of the cutest + most unique cafes in San Jose, CA. | Photo via @lifebyvivien

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San Joseans are kind of obsessed with good food + drinks, can we agree? So it’s no surprise that our city is filled with some pretty cute cafes to get your caffeine on.

Grab your laptop, your closest friends, and a fully charged phone to snap pics of Instagram-worthy latte art — or whatever else you like to bring on a cafe outing — because we’ve got you covered with 8 cute + unique cafes.

A latte served in a navy blue cup; the latte art features a leaf swirled with several colors including yellow, pink, white, purple, and blue.

You can taste the rainbow at Voyager Craft Coffee.

Best latte art

When you’re looking for a memorable drink, look no further than the colorful + creative lattes at Voyager Craft Coffee and Con Azúcar Café. Voyager allows guests to add a splash of color to any hot latte on their menu — just ask for “rainbow” with your order. Meanwhile, Con Azúcar is able to create custom latte art of Bad Bunny, Minnie Mouse + customers’ family members.

A light brown latte topped with foam art that reads "Con Azucar."

Get custom latte art designs at Con Azúcar.

Photo via @conazucarcafe

Best late-night spots

For all you night owls looking for a jolt of caffeine, we’ve got you covered. Coffee Lovers offers top-notch Vietnamese coffee + jasmine milk tea until 12 a.m. every night. Pro tip: If you’re peckish, do try their grilled sandwiches + BBQ pork. Meanwhile, Santa Clara’s Big Mug Coffee Roasters on El Camino Real offers high quality in-house beans and several strong cold brews until 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and until 9 p.m. Sundays.

The interior of the Nirvana Soul cafe in San Jose; there are small, round, marble tables and benches, and the ceiling is bright pink.

Think pink at Nirvana Soul.

Cutest look

These local cafes are popular — not just for their beverages and food — but for their bright pink decor. Enjoy a scrumptious brunch or high tea at the K Cafe, surrounded by draping flowers + glittering chandeliers. At Nirvana Soul, sip on specialty lattes while enjoying their art gallery and live events.

Best food

Hungry for more? Satisfy your appetite with homemade gelato alongside your espresso at Dolce Sicilia, or fresh cinnamon rolls + cookies at Spectra Coffee.

Did we miss one of your favorite San Jose cafes? Let us know.

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