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Thanks to SF Local Experts—the 4SQ users who pay it forward—we identified some of the skating rinks, coffee shops, and garden idylls that make this city unique. The tips? From the experts themselves.
Kevin Pratt: The cold brew is an espresso roast from Verve called Sermon. It delivers a strong mouth with a moderately deep and course body. The sting is mostly gone from cold brewing, but still earthy/bitter.
118 Paseo de San Antonio (at 4th St), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Paseo · 216 tips and reviews
Kevin Pratt: Ether is subject to extra roasting time, so the tones are smoky, sweet focused in the body of the cup. The flavors present are green grape, chocolate and burnt clove.
150 E San Fernando St (at S. 4th St.), San Jose, CA
College Library · San Jose State University · 44 tips and reviews
Ray Claire: Need as much silence as possible? Hit the 7th floor for the silent floor. (Why the silent floor is 7F and not 8F is beyond me, since 7F still has an open window into the noisy atrium.)
Princess Susannah Greenwood: Special Collection of exotic animals including Lemurs and Capybara, LEED certified, puppet shows, rides, and days of fun for all ages in this historic park and zoo.
Ray Claire: The arcade here is alright. Last time I came here, they had Crisis Zone and The House of the Dead 4 for 50 cents, as well as vector Star Wars.Still miffed that the staff removed Blazing Star.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 90 tips and reviews
Princess Susannah Greenwood: California does vegetarian and vegan perfectly. Good Karma is just one of several great places with heathly, inventive, delicious vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
Falafel Restaurant · Central San Jose · 164 tips and reviews
Bonnie Boglioli-Randall: Iconic midcentury spot not to be missed: large portions for cheap eats; wish gyro meat was thin strips but falafel is superb as is hummus and tabbouleh .. 2 thumbs up
Kevin Marks: Apart from the great coffee and empanadas and wifi, the other reason to come us the friendly, smiling staff. No emo Hipster baristas at Ernie's
Melissa Dagdagan: Come during happy hour for the cheap drinks and half-off appetizers, but be warned that it gets LOUD, almost club-like. Not a great place to be if you want to talk with a friend.