Spending time in downtown San Jose? Get to know this San Jose neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a wine bar to an ice cream spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Vino Vino
Topping the list is wine bar, sports bar and New American spot Vino Vino. Located at 87 N. San Pedro St., Suite 105, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 566 reviews on Yelp. The eatery offers a variety of bruschetta and crostini, alongside ham and brie paninis, seared ahi salad and a grilled truffle cheese sandwich. When it comes to sweets, the restaurant offers chocolate truffle cake, tiramisu and creme brulee, which can be paired with a sparkling or dessert wine.
2. JT Express
Next up is JT Express, a spot to score ice cream, hot dogs and shaved ice, situated at 170 Jackson St. With 4.5 stars out of 536 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Try an ice cream flight or dig into a spicy crab sushi roll or a tempura shrimp sushi burrito. Mochi ice cream is also available in flavors like chocolate coconut, lychee and green tea.
3. Tee Nee Thai Cuisine
Thai and Asian fusion spot Tee Nee Thai Cuisine is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1423 The Alameda, four stars out of 838 reviews. The restaurant boasts locally grown and sustainable ingredients, serving entrees like red curry, pineapple fried rice and seafood soup.
4. @YC
Check out @YC, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 307 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score coffee, tea and sandwiches at 347 E. Taylor St. The eatery offers a variety of breakfast options including biscuits and gravy and a ham and cheese croissant, as well as hand-crafted sandwiches that can be customized with an array of ingredients. Thirsty? Sip on a chai tea latte, or opt for an orange juice.
5. Hunan Taste Restaurant
And then there's Hunan Taste Restaurant, a local favorite with four stars out of 488 reviews. Stop by 998 N. Fourth St. to hit up the Chinese spot next time you're in the neighborhood. The menu features Asian dishes like garlic chicken, bean curd with prawns and curry beef. Pair your meal with a beer, wine or Thai iced tea.
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