Monday, August 31, 2026

The Best Coffee Shops in Cupertino, by the Record

Cupertino has sent exactly one place into the record so far: Nirvana Soul, honored by Sprudge.

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  1. The vibrant pink walls are visible before you even open the door, which sets the tone for what Nirvana Soul is: a specialty coffee shop that also functions as a neighborhood living room. The mezzanine overlooks the floor, open mic nights fill the calendar, and the sidewalk seats are prime for people-watching. You go in to get work done and leave having met half the block instead.


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