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Silicon Valley - Best Places Recommendations | Hypelist

Silicon Valley

Matt - Updated 12/02/24

Restaurants
Seorai Korean BBQ
The best KBBQ in the Bay Area
Location
3044 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, United States
Website
http://seoraisv.com/
Sweet Maple
Excellent brunch, must try the Millionaire’s Bacon
Location
20010 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States
Website
https://www.sweetmaplesf.com/
Allstar Burger
Homestyle burger and fries
Location
6950 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560, United States
Website
http://allstar-burger.com/
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Conveyer belt sushi at its best
Location
19600 Vallco Pkwy #160, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States
Website
https://kurasushi.com/locations/cupertino-ca/
Oren's Hummus
Fresh hummus and pita
Location
19419 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States
Website
http://www.orenshummus.com/
Din Tai Fung
Known for their XLB
Location
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd #1259, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States
Website
https://dintaifungusa.com/us/locations/santa-clara.html
Pizza Antica
Indoor/outdoor pizza cafe with an incredible seasonal Brussels sprout salad
Location
334 Santana Row #1065, San Jose, CA 95128, United States
Website
http://www.pizzaantica.com/
Blue Line Pizza
Chicago-style deep dish pizza
Location
146 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041, United States
Website
https://bluelinepizza.com/locations/
The Breakfast Club at Midtown
Location
1432 W San Carlos St #80, San Jose, CA 95126, United States
Website
http://www.bcmidtown.com/
La Victoria Taqueria
Quick-serve Mexican food with a spicy orange sauce
Location
131 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Website
http://www.lavicsj.com/
Pizza My Heart
Quirky pizza shop with unique combinations
Location
1390 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, United States
Website
https://www.pizzamyheart.com/
Aqui Willow Glen
Cali-Mex restaurant known for their industrial-strength margaritas (swirls)
Location
1145 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, United States
Website
http://www.aquicalmex.com/
Momosan Santana Row
Come for the matcha espresso martini
Location
378 Santana Row Suite 1130, San Jose, CA 95128, United States
Website
https://momosanramen.com/restaurants/santana-row/
La Foret
French gem in the hills
Location
21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, United States
Website
https://www.laforetrestaurant.com/

Coffee & Tea
1 Oz Coffee
Outdoor coffee shop that’s perfect for chats and walks
Location
3051 Tasman Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States
Website
http://1ozcoffee.com/
Bitter + Sweet
Really delicious coffee in Cupertino
Location
20560 Town Center Ln, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States
Website
http://www.bitter-sweet.com/
Philz Coffee
Classic pour over coffee—a must-try
Location
19439 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States
Website
http://www.philzcoffee.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext
Big Mug Coffee Roaster
Huge cafe that’s perfect for working
Location
3014 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, United States
Website
https://www.bigmugcoffeeroasters.com/
Blue Bottle Coffee
Outdoor cafe in the center of Santana Row
Location
368 Santana Row Suite 1020, San Jose, CA 95128, United States
Website
https://bluebottlecoffee.com/
Voyager
High-quality coffee in San Pedro Square
Location
87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
Website
http://voyagercraftcoffee.com/
Chromatic Coffee Co.
Some of the Bay Area’s highest-quality coffee
Location
460 Lincoln Ave #10, San Jose, CA 95126, United States
Website
https://www.chromaticcoffee.com/locations/
Nirvana Soul
Trendy cafe with funky decor
Location
315 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Website
http://www.nirvanasoulcoffee.com/
Boba Guys Santana Row
The absolute best boba in Silicon Valley
Location
378 Santana Row Suite 1115, San Jose, CA 95128, United States
Website
https://www.bobaguys.com/
MoonBean's Coffee
The best drip coffee in the Bay Area
Location
6219 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95119, United States
Website
https://m.facebook.com/MoonBeans.SJ/

Bars
Five Points
Cocktail bar in downtown San Jose
Location
169 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Website
http://www.fivepointssj.com/
Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant
Popular beer garden for tech workers
Location
895 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041, United States
Website
http://www.steinsbeergarden.com/
Paul & Eddie's Monta Vista Inn
Dive bar and Cupertino legend
Location
21619 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States
Website
http://paulandeddies.com/
Vintage Wine Bar
Outdoor wine bar at Santana Row
Location
368 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128, United States
Website
http://www.vintagewinemerchants.com/
Dr. Funk
South Bay’s best tiki bar
Location
29 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
Website
https://drfunksj.com/
MINIBOSS
Arcade bar
Location
52 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Website
http://www.sjminiboss.com/
Fifty Five South
Trendy cocktail bar
Location
55 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Website
http://www.the55south.com/
Paper Plane
Other trendy cocktail bar
Location
72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Website
http://www.paperplanesj.com/
The Continental Bar Lounge & Patio
Cocktail bar perfect for groups
Location
349 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Website
http://thecontinentalbar.com/
Haberdasher
Cocktail bar with speakeasy vibes
Location
43 W San Salvador St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Website
https://www.haberdashersj.com/

Desserts
SOMISOMI
Instagram-worthy soft serve
Location
19540 Vallco Pkwy #160, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States
Website
https://www.somisomi.com/locations
Salt & Straw
Small-batch, chef-created ice cream—a must try
Location
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite 1846, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States
Website
https://www.saltandstraw.com/
Smitten Ice Cream
Ice cream created with liquid nitrogen
Location
3055 Olin Ave #1055, San Jose, CA 95128, United States
Website
https://www.smittenicecream.com/
La Patisserie Bakery
The best burnt almond cake in the Bay Area
Location
19758 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States
Website
https://lapatisserie.net/

Activities
Computer History Museum
Fun walk-through for lovers of technology
Location
1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States
Website
http://www.computerhistory.org/
946 Billiards Inc.
Best billiards hall in the Bay Area
Location
946 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States
Website
http://www.946billiards.com/
Topgolf
Modern driving range with a twist
Location
10 Topgolf Dr, San Jose, CA 95002, United States
Website
https://topgolf.com/us/san-jose/
Mountain Winery
Part concert venue, part incredible winery
Location
14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070, United States
Website
http://www.mountainwinery.com/
California's Great America
Well-maintained rollercoaster park
Location
4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States
Website
http://www.cagreatamerica.com/
Golfland San Jose
High production value mini-golf course
Location
976 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123, United States
Website
https://www.golfland.com/
Bowlero Valley Fair
The preeminent bowling alley in the Bay Area
Location
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd a170, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States
Website
https://www.bowlero.com/location/bowlero-valley-fair
Santana Row
European-inspired shopping village with high-end stores and restaurants
Location
377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128, United States
Website
http://www.santanarow.com/
San Pedro Square Market
Night market with food courts and live music
Location
87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
Website
https://sanpedrosquaremarket.com/
San Jose Museum of Art
For an art lover
Location
110 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Website
http://sjmusart.org/

Hikes
Mission Peak
Ultimate views and hike in the South Bay
Location
Mission Peak, California 94539, United States
Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve
Incredible park with countless trails
Location
Cupertino, CA, United States
Website
http://www.openspace.org/preserves/rancho-san-antonio
Alum Rock Park
Great for picnics and hikes
Location
15350 Penitencia Creek Rd, San Jose, CA 95127, United States
Website
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2088/2028?utm_campaign=google_maps&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google