San Jose’s best local businesses

The 933 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

933 businesses listed0 added this month16 categories

● Updated Sep 18

What changed this month

Sep 18✓ Federicos' Grill & Catering re-checked — details verified
Sep 17✓ Twigs Coffee re-checked — details verified
Sep 17✓ Sushi Confidential re-checked — details verified
Sep 16✓ Cafeneo re-checked — details verified
Sep 11✓ Memorial Park Amphitheater re-checked — details verified
Sep 10✓ Sweet Maple re-checked — details verified

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Eastridge Center
Other
Large mall featuring department & specialty shops & services, plus a food court & multiplex theater.
2200 Eastridge Loop · eastridgecenter.com ↗
Mylapore South Indian Westgate
Other
Idly, dosa, and other traditional South Indian vegetarian staples served in a casual setting.
1692 Saratoga Ave #96 · mylaporewestgate.withbites.com ↗
Pacific Commons Shopping Center
Other
Large interconnected retail complex with big-box stores, smaller shops, casual dining & services.
43440 Boscell Rd (Fremont) · pacificcommons.com ↗
Plant Shopping Center
Other
Sizable complex including a variety of stores, services & casual food options.
1 Curtner Ave · plantsanjose.com ↗
Rivermark Village
Other
Sprawling, villagelike contemporary shopping center with restaurants galore, retailers & services.
3905-3986 Rivermark Plaza (Santa Clara) · rivermarkvillage.com ↗
Santana Row
Other
Upscale collection of shops, bars & restaurants, with outdoor seating & frequent live music.
377 Santana Row · santanarow.com ↗
SFO Rental Car Center
Other
Open-air retail center offering an everyday mix of 30+ stores, restaurants & services.
780 N McDonnell Rd (San Francisco) · flysfo.com ↗
The Crossroads
Other
Strip mall offering chains and restaurants, plus stores selling footwear and clothing.
The Cupertino Crossroads, 20568 Stevens Creek Blvd (Cupertino) · cupertinocrossroads.com ↗
Westfield Oakridge
Other
Multilevel, family-friendly, modern shopping center featuring stores, a food court and a movie theater.
925 Blossom Hill Rd · westfield.com ↗

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