Monday, August 31, 2026

  1. The pink walls hit you before the espresso does. This coffee shop in San Jose's SoFa District sits among a row of Black-owned businesses and runs like a neighborhood living room, with a mezzanine overhead for anyone who came to read and stayed for three hours. Open mic nights and live music fill the place regularly, and the sidewalk seats are good for people-watching. Strangers here tend to introduce themselves unprompted, which is either charming or a lot, depending on your mood.

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    The record strongest first

    One number, weighted & current 66

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    Address
    315 S First St, San Jose, CA · San Jose
    Hours
    • Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM
    • Fri 7 AM–9 PM
    • Sat 7 AM–7 PM
    • Sun 7 AM–2 PM
    Phone
    (408) 564-6617
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