Spending time in downtown San Jose? Get to know this San Jose neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a body piercing spot to an ice cream shop.
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. Make Me Holey Body Piercing
Topping the list is piercing spot Make Me Holey Body Piercing. Located at 497 S. Second St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 506 reviews on Yelp.
The women-owned business offers simple ear piercings, as well as more advanced body piercings. The shop also offers a wide array of stylish jewelry.
2. Philz Coffee
Next up is Philz Coffee, a spot to score coffee, tea, situated at 118 Paseo De San Antonio Walk. With 4.5 stars out of 2,189 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The full-service coffee bar strays from the typical espresso drinks you'd expect, instead specializing in customized coffee blends. The cafe also serves up an assortment of specialty drinks, including the iced mojito coffee and the Mocha Tesora.
3. Beauty PT
Hair salon, nail salon and waxing spot Beauty PT is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 92 E. San Salvador St., 4.5 stars out of 238 reviews.
Stop by for a mani-pedi, or opt for full-body waxing, a haircut or an oil treatment.
4. Treat Ice Cream Company
Treat Ice Cream Company, a spot to score ice cream, frozen yogurt and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 286 Yelp reviews. Head over to 11 S. 19th St. to see for yourself.
The ice cream shop has been serving scoops since 1951. Here, you'll find unique ice cream flavors like ube, black raspberry, peppermint fudge, peach cobbler, banana nut and more.
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