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Explore the 4 most popular spots in San Jose's Fairgrounds neighborhood

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Published on March 24, 2020
Explore the 4 most popular spots in San Jose's Fairgrounds neighborhoodCha Cha Sushi | Photo: Truc T./Yelp

Visiting Fairgrounds, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this San Jose neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a sushi spot to a paintball supply store.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Fairgrounds, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Tapioca Express

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Topping the list is Tapioca Express, a spot to score coffee and tea, juices and smoothies and bubble tea. Located at 81 Curtner Ave., Suite 40, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 559 reviews on Yelp. 

Stop by for a variety of tea-based drinks, as well as Italian soda, coffee and frozen yogurt. When it comes to food, look for snacks like fried dumplings, crispy chicken and spring rolls. 

2. City Diner

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Next up is diner, traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot City Diner, situated at 2951 Monterey Road, Suite 10. With four stars out of 348 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Brunch offerings include an assortment of scrambles and omelets, as well as pancakes, French toast and Belgian waffles topped with blueberries, strawberries or apples. 

3. Cha Cha Sushi

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Sushi bar and Japanese spot Cha Cha Sushi is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 547 W. Capitol Expressway, four stars out of 3,344 reviews. 

The eatery offers a lineup of nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls. There are also rice bowls, teriyaki plates and stir-fried noodles on the menu. 

4. Cutting Edge Paintball

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Cutting Edge Paintball, a paintball spot that offers sporting goods and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 121 Yelp reviews. Head over to 919 S. Second St. to see for yourself.

The paintball spot offers gear, repairs and tank refills.


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