Guidebook for Los Gatos
Food Scene
Super short walk away and makes delicious coffee!
A lil on the pricey side but can't beat the location.
Mon-Sat 7:00am-4:00pm
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Purple Onion Café
26 E Main StSuper short walk away and makes delicious coffee!
A lil on the pricey side but can't beat the location.
Mon-Sat 7:00am-4:00pm
Great place for breakfast brunch and lunch! They serve breakfast and lunch (burgers). Bottomless mimosas and beer on tap.
Open Mon-Sun 8:00AM-9:00PM.
Breakfast Recommendations: Bottomless Mimosas, Mo Chelada, Bloody Mary, Fried-Chicken & Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Nutella & Bacon Stuffed French Toast.
Lunch Recommendations: Texas Roadhouse Burger, Chicken & Waffles.
They're usually busy on the weekend and they don't take reservations. I usually put my name on the list and go for a walk in downtown until they text me saying my table is ready. They also
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Mo's Campbell
278 E Campbell AveGreat place for breakfast brunch and lunch! They serve breakfast and lunch (burgers). Bottomless mimosas and beer on tap.
Open Mon-Sun 8:00AM-9:00PM.
Breakfast Recommendations: Bottomless Mimosas, Mo Chelada, Bloody Mary, Fried-Chicken & Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Nutella & Bacon Stuffed French Toast.
Lunch Recommendations: Texas Roadhouse Burger, Chicken & Waffles.
They're usually busy on the weekend and they don't take reservations. I usually put my name on the list and go for a walk in downtown until they text me saying my table is ready. They also
This is a local's favourite for a sit-down breakfast.
Open Mon-Sun 7:00AM - 2:30PM.
Favourite menu items: Cinnamon roll french toast, all their baked goods, and all of the eggs benedict.
There can be a wait and they don't take reservations. Get there early or order take-out.
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Los Gatos Cafe Uptown
15662 Los Gatos BlvdThis is a local's favourite for a sit-down breakfast.
Open Mon-Sun 7:00AM - 2:30PM.
Favourite menu items: Cinnamon roll french toast, all their baked goods, and all of the eggs benedict.
There can be a wait and they don't take reservations. Get there early or order take-out.
This is my favourite craft restaurant. Their menu is unique and their ingredients are fresh. Great for a date night.
The ambience is casual to semi-formal.
Food and drinks are a little pricey but nothing shocking.
If you're a fan of whisky, then you have to have a glass here. They have an amazing selection of rare whisky.
If you're still not satisfied, you can catch a movie next door at Camera 7.
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Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom AveThis is my favourite craft restaurant. Their menu is unique and their ingredients are fresh. Great for a date night.
The ambience is casual to semi-formal.
Food and drinks are a little pricey but nothing shocking.
If you're a fan of whisky, then you have to have a glass here. They have an amazing selection of rare whisky.
If you're still not satisfied, you can catch a movie next door at Camera 7.
Great Bear Coffee
19 N Santa Cruz AveThey have great espresso!
Hands down the best cupcakes in the world! I also love their bread and cookies. All freshly baked on-site. They don't serve coffee but Los Gatos cafe across the street is great. We like to ride our bikes to downtown Los Gatos via the Los Gatos trail and then come here for a treat.
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Icing on the Cake
50 W Main StHands down the best cupcakes in the world! I also love their bread and cookies. All freshly baked on-site. They don't serve coffee but Los Gatos cafe across the street is great. We like to ride our bikes to downtown Los Gatos via the Los Gatos trail and then come here for a treat.
This is a Bay Area favourite. I love their Mojito latte. They don't serve espresso but have really strong coffee.
Their pastries are also really tasty.
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Philz Coffee
101 Forest AveThis is a Bay Area favourite. I love their Mojito latte. They don't serve espresso but have really strong coffee.
Their pastries are also really tasty.
If you're into Persian pastries or as curious as I am, then you'll dig this place. I liked their pistachio cookies. Not your ordinary Paris style pastry shop, but super tasty.
Haleh Pastry Shop
2265 S Winchester BlvdIf you're into Persian pastries or as curious as I am, then you'll dig this place. I liked their pistachio cookies. Not your ordinary Paris style pastry shop, but super tasty.
Location, Location, Location, this is a really short walk from us and they have super fresh tasting sushi and Japanese food.
I recommend the Los Gatos roll and the Teriyaki Beef. They also have a good selection of Sake and Japanese beer. The place is small so there may be a short wait on a weekend night. They're a little pricey, but you can't beat that location.
Shiroi Sushi
14103 Winchester BlvdLocation, Location, Location, this is a really short walk from us and they have super fresh tasting sushi and Japanese food.
I recommend the Los Gatos roll and the Teriyaki Beef. They also have a good selection of Sake and Japanese beer. The place is small so there may be a short wait on a weekend night. They're a little pricey, but you can't beat that location.
This is a local pizza restaurant which is great for families. It's just a short walk away.
They have good sandwiches and burgers too. Decent beer selection. No hard on the wallet. A few arcades for the kids.
The Garret Station
14101 Winchester BlvdThis is a local pizza restaurant which is great for families. It's just a short walk away.
They have good sandwiches and burgers too. Decent beer selection. No hard on the wallet. A few arcades for the kids.
This is a local's secret. They serve craft burgers. Not a huge burger but most definitely a memorable one.
Casual ambience and welcoming to kids too!
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Brown Chicken Brown Cow
397 E Campbell AveThis is a local's secret. They serve craft burgers. Not a huge burger but most definitely a memorable one.
Casual ambience and welcoming to kids too!
This is my favorite greek restaurant!
I love the gyro meat platter and their fries!
They also serve pretty good cocktails.
Sit outside and people watch on a warm night...
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Opa! Campbell
276 E Campbell AveThis is my favorite greek restaurant!
I love the gyro meat platter and their fries!
They also serve pretty good cocktails.
Sit outside and people watch on a warm night...
Small butcher shop that sells my favorite tri tip sandwiches. Chicken club sandwich is my second favorite.
Go with the "super hero tri tip sandwich" on dutch crunch bread.
Also, has a big selection of homemade beef jerky.
Limited outside seating.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-4:30pm
Closed on Sundays
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Los Gatos Meats & Smoke House
575 University AveSmall butcher shop that sells my favorite tri tip sandwiches. Chicken club sandwich is my second favorite.
Go with the "super hero tri tip sandwich" on dutch crunch bread.
Also, has a big selection of homemade beef jerky.
Limited outside seating.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-4:30pm
Closed on Sundays
This is one of my favorite Poke Bowl places in the area.
If you're open to raw fish in sushi, then you'll love this place!
I go with sushi rice, no imitation crab, two scoops of salmon, 1 scoop of ahi tuna, House sauce OR spicy aioli, whatever toppings I'm feeling, and furikake.
Nice outdoor seating to left towards S De Anza Blvd.
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Go Fish Poke Bar
823 Hamilton StThis is one of my favorite Poke Bowl places in the area.
If you're open to raw fish in sushi, then you'll love this place!
I go with sushi rice, no imitation crab, two scoops of salmon, 1 scoop of ahi tuna, House sauce OR spicy aioli, whatever toppings I'm feeling, and furikake.
Nice outdoor seating to left towards S De Anza Blvd.
This is my favorite specialty wood fired oven pizza spot.
Great for a date.
They also have great cocktails.
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Oak & Rye
303 N Santa Cruz AveThis is my favorite specialty wood fired oven pizza spot.
Great for a date.
They also have great cocktails.
This is my favorite oyster bar!
They have a big selection of local and imported oysters.
I love both the raw and baked oysters.
Great cocktails too.
Good or a date night.
Forthright Oyster Bar & Kitchen
1700 W Campbell AveThis is my favorite oyster bar!
They have a big selection of local and imported oysters.
I love both the raw and baked oysters.
Great cocktails too.
Good or a date night.
Campbell Creamery
267 E Campbell AveMy favorite local ice cream shop!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the best craft cocktail lounge (21+) in the area! I love coming here for the "Jack Rose" and "Figtitious Manhattan"
The Bartenders are very knowledgeable and they have a vast selection of quality spirits.
If you're in the mood for a high-quality cocktail lounge and not looking for dancing, go here.
People are dressed mixed from casual hip to semi-formal hip.
They also serve amazing small plates and brunch Sunday mornings with a rotating menu based on the season.
Hours:
Mon-Wed 4-11pm,
Thu 4-12am,
Fri-Sat 4-1am
Sun 10am-2pm (brunch) & 4-10pm.
Yelp:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/jack-rose-libation-house-los-gatos
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Jack Rose Libation House
18840 Saratoga-Los Gatos RdThis is the best craft cocktail lounge (21+) in the area! I love coming here for the "Jack Rose" and "Figtitious Manhattan"
The Bartenders are very knowledgeable and they have a vast selection of quality spirits.
If you're in the mood for a high-quality cocktail lounge and not looking for dancing, go here.
People are dressed mixed from casual hip to semi-formal hip.
They also serve amazing small plates and brunch Sunday mornings with a rotating menu based on the season.
Hours:
Mon-Wed 4-11pm,
Thu 4-12am,
Fri-Sat 4-1am
Sun 10am-2pm (brunch) & 4-10pm.
Yelp:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/jack-rose-libation-house-los-gatos
This is my go-to spot for live music + Dinner. They have different nights from indie rock to jazz to stand-up comedy nights. Most are no cover.
Great sidewalk open patio.
I love their Chicken & Waffles (served on weekends only) and their mac&cheese with bacon and avocado toppings. Decent beer and cocktail menu.
21+ to drink but underage folk are also allowed in because it's also a restaurant.
Check out their music schedule and menu here: www.cafestritch.com
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Cafe Stritch
372 S 1st StThis is my go-to spot for live music + Dinner. They have different nights from indie rock to jazz to stand-up comedy nights. Most are no cover.
Great sidewalk open patio.
I love their Chicken & Waffles (served on weekends only) and their mac&cheese with bacon and avocado toppings. Decent beer and cocktail menu.
21+ to drink but underage folk are also allowed in because it's also a restaurant.
Check out their music schedule and menu here: www.cafestritch.com
Best craft beer selection in the area and some great sausages. What more can you ask for?
This is a great first stop to bar hopping, maybe paper planes or 55 south next, or even a place to stay a while.
If you can find it, street parking is best, if not parking a the 1st street garage (right before the bar to the right) is your cheapest garage.
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Original Gravity Public House
66 S 1st StBest craft beer selection in the area and some great sausages. What more can you ask for?
This is a great first stop to bar hopping, maybe paper planes or 55 south next, or even a place to stay a while.
If you can find it, street parking is best, if not parking a the 1st street garage (right before the bar to the right) is your cheapest garage.
This is a hip Mexican bar/restaurant. It's a perfect place to catch a game or go out with friends.
I recommend their margaritas and micheladas as far as drinks go.
For dinner, I like the ceviche or the nachos with carne asada (they're huge enough for two). Their tabique tacos are also bomb.
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el guapo's
266 E Campbell AveThis is a hip Mexican bar/restaurant. It's a perfect place to catch a game or go out with friends.
I recommend their margaritas and micheladas as far as drinks go.
For dinner, I like the ceviche or the nachos with carne asada (they're huge enough for two). Their tabique tacos are also bomb.
Another one of my favorite spots for handcrafted cocktails. The place is perfect for a date night. Speakeasy style decor. We usually start the night here then head to Cafe Stritch or The Continental right down the street.
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Haberdasher
43 W San Salvador StAnother one of my favorite spots for handcrafted cocktails. The place is perfect for a date night. Speakeasy style decor. We usually start the night here then head to Cafe Stritch or The Continental right down the street.
This is my favorite local brewery. Great Kolsch.
Feel free to ask to taste any of their beers.
Their rotating menu is great too.
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Loma Brewing Company
130 N Santa Cruz AveThis is my favorite local brewery. Great Kolsch.
Feel free to ask to taste any of their beers.
Their rotating menu is great too.
The Vesper
394 E Campbell AveProbably the best cocktail bar on the downtown Campbell strip.
Parks & Nature
This is a short walk/jog/bike ride away. They have a lot of things to do here. I recommend Kayaking or stand up paddleboarding if you're here in the summer (bring a hat). You can have a nice picnic on the grass. If you have kids you can ride the kid train or play at one of the several playgrounds. Great place to play soccer or catch too.
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Πάρκο Λίμνης Βασόνα Κομητείας
333 Blossom Hill RdThis is a short walk/jog/bike ride away. They have a lot of things to do here. I recommend Kayaking or stand up paddleboarding if you're here in the summer (bring a hat). You can have a nice picnic on the grass. If you have kids you can ride the kid train or play at one of the several playgrounds. Great place to play soccer or catch too.
Shopping
This is a cute little shop which sells all things made in California. Very hip. Men's and Woman's items. I like the handmade jewelry, fragrances, and clothes. Super cute baby items too. Can be a lil pricey, but remember it's all made locally!
Redemption
241 E Campbell AveThis is a cute little shop which sells all things made in California. Very hip. Men's and Woman's items. I like the handmade jewelry, fragrances, and clothes. Super cute baby items too. Can be a lil pricey, but remember it's all made locally!
This is an upscale outdoor mall. Think, Rodeo Drive...
There are also some decent restaurants, but I usually opt for more of a locals spot.
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Santana Row
Santana RowThis is an upscale outdoor mall. Think, Rodeo Drive...
There are also some decent restaurants, but I usually opt for more of a locals spot.
Essentials
This is my favorite local grocery store. The meat here is the best around and not expensive like Whole Foods.
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Lunardi's
720 Los Gatos BlvdThis is my favorite local grocery store. The meat here is the best around and not expensive like Whole Foods.
Entertainment & Activities
My favorite local cinema. They play a lot of hard to find indie films here which is awesome. They share a wall with Pizza My Heart which makes great thin crust pizza by the slice. Enjoy a slice while you watching a movie.
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Camera 7
1875 S Bascom AveMy favorite local cinema. They play a lot of hard to find indie films here which is awesome. They share a wall with Pizza My Heart which makes great thin crust pizza by the slice. Enjoy a slice while you watching a movie.
Home of the San Jose Sharks hockey team. They also host a lot of concerts.
Iguana's Boritozilla, which serves burritos and nachos, is my favorite food concession.
They usually have tickets available at the box office on the day of the game. Get there early because there's usually a long line.
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Κέντρο SAP
525 W Santa Clara StHome of the San Jose Sharks hockey team. They also host a lot of concerts.
Iguana's Boritozilla, which serves burritos and nachos, is my favorite food concession.
They usually have tickets available at the box office on the day of the game. Get there early because there's usually a long line.
Getting Around
This is the local "light rail" fast train. A great way to get to downtown San Jose or Levis Stadium and save on parking/ the headache of traffic. Take a Uber here or Park your car across the street and hop on. Keep an eye on the schedule because it stops running early some nights. Most people risk it and don't pay, but of course, I can't recommend that... or do I?
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Winchester Light Rail Station
Winchester Light Rail StationThis is the local "light rail" fast train. A great way to get to downtown San Jose or Levis Stadium and save on parking/ the headache of traffic. Take a Uber here or Park your car across the street and hop on. Keep an eye on the schedule because it stops running early some nights. Most people risk it and don't pay, but of course, I can't recommend that... or do I?