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Your guide to the 3 most popular spots in San Jose's Almaden Valley neighborhood

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Published on April 27, 2020
Your guide to the 3 most popular spots in San Jose's Almaden Valley neighborhoodC'est Si Bon Bakery | Photo: Crystal A./Yelp

Spending time in Almaden Valley? Get to know this San Jose neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Thai place to a cheesecake spot.

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

1. Erawan Thai Cuisine

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Topping the list is bar and Thai spot Erawan Thai Cuisine. Located at 5945 Almaden Expressway, Suite 150, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 462 reviews on Yelp. 

The menu features a slew of curries, noodles and fried rice dishes, as well as side orders of steamed vegetables, Thai cucumber salad and sticky rice. 

2. C'est Si Bon Bakery

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Next up is bakery C'est Si Bon Bakery, which offers custom cakes and more, situated at 1375 Blossom Hill Road, Suite 38 With 4.5 stars out of 650 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Design a custom cake, or stop by to pick up an assortment of ready-to-go cupcakes, pastries and cookies.

3. Charlie's Cheesecake Works

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Bakery Charlie's Cheesecake Works, which offers desserts and cupcakes, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1179 Redmond Ave., 4.5 stars out of 577 reviews.

This spot offers cheesecake poppers in a variety of flavors, including key lime, strawberry and caramel.

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