The best cafes in Gilroy

9 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Coffee, lunchtime wraps & pizzas in a warm setting with local artwork on the walls & a patio area.

734 E Lake Ave Ste 1 (Watsonville)

Coffee, lunchtime wraps & pizzas in a warm setting with local artwork on the walls & a patio area.

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Casual spot serving a fusion of Vietnamese and French fare, including breakfast, pastries, and tea.

1295 1st St

Casual spot serving a fusion of Vietnamese and French fare, including breakfast, pastries, and tea.

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Casual shop spotlighting Vietnamese coffees and teas with contemporary desserts.

3730 N First St Ste. 110 (San Jose)

Casual shop spotlighting Vietnamese coffees and teas with contemporary desserts.

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Casual, clean lunch spot for coffee, pastries and tea, plus breakfast sandwiches.

28 2nd St (Watsonville)

Casual, clean lunch spot for coffee, pastries and tea, plus breakfast sandwiches.

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Cozy coffee shop featuring specialty coffees, desserts, and pastries.

7300 Monterey Rd

Cozy coffee shop featuring specialty coffees, desserts, and pastries.

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Warm eatery serving specialty coffees and espresso drinks, as well as breakfast fare.

45 Aviation Way Ste 4B (Watsonville)

Warm eatery serving specialty coffees and espresso drinks, as well as breakfast fare.

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Cafe turning out wood-fired pizzas and coffee roasted on site, plus a relaxed outdoor space.

81 4th St (San Juan Bautista)

Cafe turning out wood-fired pizzas and coffee roasted on site, plus a relaxed outdoor space.

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Warm, wood-hued coffee shop serving European & Japanese-style cakes & pastries plus smoothies.

181 E Tasman Dr #80 (San Jose)

Warm, wood-hued coffee shop serving European & Japanese-style cakes & pastries plus smoothies.

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Hip spot serving specialty coffee, teas, espresso drinks and pastries near SJSU.

481 E San Carlos St (San Jose)

Hip spot serving specialty coffee, teas, espresso drinks and pastries near SJSU.

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