San Pedro Square Market is located in the heart of downtown San Jose with more than 20 vendors offering food, drinks and shopping. From Vietnamese baguette sandwiches and Parisian crepes to a nightcap at the bar, there are a variety of food and drink options at the market.
On the weekends, live music and entertainment is performed outside at the courtyard patio, ranging from 70s tunes to indie rock, and from May through October an outdoor Farmer’s Market is held Fridays 10am to 2pm with fresh produce from more than 30 California-based growers and street.
Dining Options
Pizza Bucco Lupo
Fresh pizzas are baked in a handmade brick oven imported from Naples, Italy, giving each pizza a distinct taste and texture. In addition to pizzas, classic dishes such as insalata and caprese salads are also available.
Vino Vino Wine Bar
With more than 13 different wines on tap and three dozen bottles on hand, this wine bar has a great selection and delicious bar bites to accompany. With the slogan “wine without attitude,” the emphasis is on having a good time.
Little Chef Counter
The focus is on seasonal and fresh ingredients at Little Chef Counter, a micro-bistro restaurant serving California-French cuisine, where one might find roasted bone marrow or pork belly sandwiches on the changing menu. As an added touch, dishes are prepared in front of guests and then presented by the chef.
Robee’s Falafel
Inspired by Mediterranean culture, Robee’s Falafel features dishes made from traditional family recipes and fresh ingredients. From falafel and shawarma to fatoosh salad, the flavors are rich and reminiscent of the Eastern culture.
Treatbot
Described as an ice cream truck of the future, Treatbot serves dessert from local and sustainable sources under the guidance of food truck entrepreneur and Moveable Feast organizer Ryan Sebastian. The flavors rotate nightly, but horchata, ube, macapuno and cantaloupe are regular favorites. The 408 (caramel, Oreo and vanilla ice cream) is the most popular selection.
Cre-Paris
This Parisian-style restaurant serves Belgian waffles, baguette sandwiches and an extensive selection of crepes, from sweet to savory.
Blush Raw Bar & Lounge
Enjoy music, small bites and cocktails in a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere while chilling in large round booths with plush seats. Blush serves an array of sushi and oysters with special drinks, such as the Blush Margarita or the Lychee Passion.
Little Cheese Shoppe
This shop is meant for cheese aficionados or gourmands. A handpicked selection of more than 70 varieties of artisan cheese—from mild to super stinky—is available for tasting.
On a Roll
With a taste of Vietnam, On a Roll specializes in spring rolls and Vietnamese cuisine, from tasty banh mi sandwiches to tri-tip fried rice. The sandwiches are a la carte, but the prices are reasonable at less than $6.
Loteria Taco Bar
This gourmet taco restaurant serves juicy, braised meats—from habanero mango chicken to beef barbacoa—in homemade tortillas. The menu has expanded to include salads, tostaditos, nachos and fried sweet plantains.
Calidog
With unique toppings such as roasted seaweed and Japanese mayonnaise, Calidog adds a cultural twist to the classic all-American hot dog. The menu features five signature hot dogs with a vegetarian substitute available.
Sama Zama
Focusing on seasonal fare, Sama Zama specializes in soups, salads and sandwiches, all made to order. Soup stocks are made daily and menu offerings change depending on the season.
Phonomenal Noodle House
Another Vietnamese-inspired restaurant, this noodle house serves traditional Vietnamese pho—a piping hot bowl of noodle soup with meat and the choice of cilantro and bean sprouts on top. Special sausage rolls and rice dishes are also available.
Chocatoo
This dessert bar offers a variety of sweet delicacies, from cupcakes and cake pops to English sticky date pudding and Australian pavlova. Specialty coffee is also available.
Drink Options
San Pedro Square Market Bar
Market Bar is a great location for happy hour and draws large crowds on weekend nights with craft beer on tap, signature cocktails and wine.
B2 Coffee
B2 coffee offers handcrafted espresso and tea beverages from coffee bean roasters Verve and Sightglass. B2 also hosts free Coffee Social Sunday, where guests can try all coffees and compare flavors on the first Sunday of every month.
Shopping Options
Crewners Barber Shop
Isolated inside an enclosed room with a large glass window, Crewners is a full-service barber shop offering a variety of haircutting services. The shop provides a variety of services, including a straight-razor shave, in a nostalgic and relaxing atmosphere.
Ay Dios Mio
This boutique features unique kitchen products that reflects the Latin and Mexican culture, including décor, jewelry, bags and accessories. Rose Mendoza founded the shop in 2009 as a way to preserve and celebrate her culture.
San Pedro Square Gift Shop
Located between On a Roll and Little Chef Counter, the gift shop sells newspapers, candy, greeting cards and random trinkets, from purses to bracelets.
Showroom
The Showroom features items made from local artists and brands, including graphic T-shirts and accessories. Peruse the racks or sit at the bar and strike up a conversation with one of the workers.
Poppy Farm
For beginning and master gardeners, Poppy Farm offers supplies for the home and garden as well as classes and demonstrations on gardening. Plants from Poppy Farm’s full-service nursery, Nature Revival, are also available for purchase.