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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.

Nirvana Soul

Think pink at Nirvana Soul’s chic cafe. | Photo by @nirvanasoulcoffee

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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 because we’ve got you covered with eight 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.

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 midnight. Pro tip: If you’re peckish, do try their sandwiches and grilled pork.

Meanwhile, Santa Clara’s Big Mug Coffee Roaster on El Camino Real offers high quality in-house beans and several strong cold brews until 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and until 9 p.m. Sundays.

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

Get custom latte art designs at Con Azúcar.

Photo via @conazucarcafe

Cutest look

Nirvana Soul is popular — not just for its beverages and food — but for its bright pink decor. Sip on specialty lattes while enjoying Nirvana Soul’s art gallery and live events.

If you’re into a minimalist vibe, visit dr.ink with its cozy spaces + plants, but go extra on your order and try the unique Blueberry Latte.

Best food

Hungry for more? Satisfy your appetite with homemade gelato alongside your espresso at Dolce Sicilia.

The housemade waffles + cookies at Spectra Coffee are also perfect cafe snacks.

Did we miss one of your favorite San Jose cafes? Let us know — there’s always room for another cup.

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