Bay Area/ San Jose/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 01, 2020
San Jose's 4 favorite spots for cheap specialty foodsKim's Sandwiches | Photo: Amy Y./Yelp

Looking for specialty foods?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable specialty foods outlets in San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Tra Temptation

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Topping the list is Tra Temptation. Located at 3245 Sierra Road in Berryessa, it is the highest-rated low-priced specialty foods spot in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 241 reviews on Yelp. 

This spot serves up specialty milk teas and fruit teas, which can be complemented with boba, grass jelly, basil seeds and cheese foam. When it comes to snacks, look for popcorn chicken, curly fries and spicy chicken wings. 

2. Crepe Em Coming

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Next up is North Valley's Crepe Em Coming, a food truck situated at 660 E. Gish Road. With 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

The eatery offers an assortment of sweet and savory crepes, including selections like the Pork BBQ-rrific, a medley of pulled pork, vegetable coleslaw and barbecue sauce. 

3. Kim's Sandwiches

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East San Jose's Kim's Sandwiches, located at 1816 Tully Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Vietnamese spot four stars out of 121 reviews. 

Look for banh mi sandwiches filled with barbecue pork, charcoaled chicken and tofu. Party trays are also available. 

4. Olivera Egg Ranch

PHOTO: AMY H./YELP

Olivera Egg Ranch in Berryessa is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 96 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3315 Sierra Road to see for yourself.

Yelper Yvonne L., who reviewed Olivera Egg Ranch on May 6, wrote, "The front is a convenience store. The cashier pointed me to where the eggs are. There were stacks and stacks of hen, duck, quail and goose eggs, as well as baluts. Prices for chicken eggs, which are available in various qualities and sizes, were expensive but not outrageous. Duck egg prices were very inexpensive."


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