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Cafe Stritch

(Now Closed)
Bar and Café$$$$
Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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  • Tip N.heart icon on user image
    Tip NetworkAugust 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is amazing. Outdoor patio. Two stories inside. Full alcohol and coffee bar. Lots of space. Oh, and full kitchen with a ton of small plates and entrees.
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    Princess Susannah GreenwoodOctober 26, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    What a gem! Great portion sizes, very tasty good, extremely affordable, fantastic beer selection and a variety of live music. Small menu (wish there were more items) but can't go wrong!
  • Tobias S.heart icon on user image
    Tobias SchmidtMay 13, 2018
    A great place to listen to some jazz and drink a beer. Didn't try the food but that, too, looked excellent
  • Henry C.heart icon on user image
    Henry CheAugust 23, 2013
    Grilled Cheese w/ Tomato Soup is what I order here all the time. Needs a bit more seasoning, but putting a bit of salt on it and dipping it in the Creamy Tomato Soup makes it perfect!
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KiddeJune 8, 2016
    A real hipster vibe brews here. But they have some sweet jazz bands that play live and good fries and mac & cheese w/ bacon.
  • Peter H.heart icon on user image
    Peter HaasAugust 10, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Best jazz club in California, for my money. Try their “The Mark” cocktail!
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BorchardtAugust 1, 2015
    Pretty good Mac and cheese. We got the plain Jane version and it was still yum. Very creamy cheese sauce. The band hardly played the 3 hours we were there, (7:30 - 10:30pm), but was good when they did
  • Charlie B.heart icon on user image
    Charlie BucketJuly 2, 2018
    Come here for live jazz (even if you think you don't like jazz, you will)
  • Brian B.heart icon on user image
    Brian BulkowskiFebruary 21, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Burger with half bacon. Best casual live jazz on saturday nights. Spiked horchata. Just wish it was a little larger when the live music is playing.
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica SankeyJuly 16, 2013
    Loooove this place....Food is cheap and delicious! Ratatouille is a-maze-ing! Carnivorous friend loved the ribs. Laid back atmosphere and staff is super friendly.
  • Dusk D.heart icon on user image
    Dusk DargentNovember 29, 2014
    Wonderful Mac and cheese and fantastic grilled cheese with tomato soup. Definitely a good spot to grab a bite. Not very fast though.
  • Mary M.heart icon on user image
    Mary MatlackMarch 9, 2013
    Super friendly crew. Be sure to get Egg in a Basket: the ultimate comfort food. Grilled cheese and tomato soup hits the spot too.
  • Joseph L.heart icon on user image
    Joseph LeAugust 25, 2015
    Great live music! The mac and cheese here is delicious!
  • Joseph P.heart icon on user image
    Joseph PyleMarch 2, 2015
    Amazing live bands.. And the occasional guest singer. Great atmosphere, great food, and friendly people.
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    SuzanneSeptember 30, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great Jazz. I always look forward to having a meal here, too. So grateful for this Jazz spot!
  • Henry C.heart icon on user image
    Henry CheAugust 23, 2013
    Ratatouille tastes really good eating with a sandwich and having their amazing clam chowder to wash it down.
  • Sami M.heart icon on user image
    Sami MNovember 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    I tried the mac &chees.. And Berger.. I rate 10/10 ..cosy place ♥
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KiddeJune 3, 2016
    Nice ambience, live jazz music, real hipster vibe and friendly service.
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    Romina PerezFebruary 27, 2015
    Try the jalapeño Chipotle cole claw! My mouth is on fire, but it's super yummy !
  • Natasha P.
    Natasha PedrozaMarch 17, 2014
    Food hit or miss, but I love the spiked horchata and Sunday night jazz
  • Palmer M.
    Palmer MitchellMarch 4, 2013
    Chicken and waffles are delicious! Ask the bartender for a nice pairing.
  • Kevin T.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ThirkellSeptember 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great jazz on Sunday evening which I wasn't expecting. The food was pretty good too!
  • Andréa C.heart icon on user image
    Andréa CecilDecember 16, 2015
    Food was good. Unfortunately, one waiter was super rude—yelled at us because we were unwittingly standing in an area he needed to access.
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    Javier MurilloJune 18, 2013
    You need taste Lagunitas IPA beer, it's awesome.
  • Stephen C.heart icon on user image
    Stephen ChisaJanuary 9, 2015
    If you order the French dip sandwich make sure to add onions.
  • Marvin A.heart icon on user image
    Marvin AndujarJuly 17, 2013
    Good place to do work and study. I was dissapointed that they didn't have hot chocolate. They should indeed sell that.
  • Brian B.heart icon on user image
    Brian BulkowskiMarch 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    music, cheap drunks, great burger, a refuge from overdesigned palo alto
  • Sami M.heart icon on user image
    Sami MMarch 18, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious ⛄️
  • Andrew G.heart icon on user image
    Andrew GodfreyMarch 20, 2015
    Good food, drinks, live music, and a cool atmosphere
  • Jan U.heart icon on user image
    Jan UtenSeptember 3, 2017
    Pleasant atmosphere! Street terrace!
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    Greg GioiaApril 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Order jalapeno waffles from their secret menu!
  • Rikoshi K.heart icon on user image
    Rikoshi KisaragiOctober 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Mac and cheese is where it's at. Also decent beer.
  • Amy B.heart icon on user image
    Amy BDecember 8, 2015
    Very reasonably priced drinks. Dressy crowd.
  • Praful A.heart icon on user image
    Praful AkellaJune 3, 2016
    The food and the music make it amazing!
  • Scont T.heart icon on user image
    Scont ToadstarJune 22, 2015
    Ratatouille with chicken can't go wrong
  • Wayne M.heart icon on user image
    Wayne MontagueFebruary 8, 2019
    Jazz music
  • Whitney K.heart icon on user image
    Whitney KobeyJuly 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Jazz, French dip, Mac n cheese w bacon, hell yes.
  • AK
    AKSeptember 10, 2014
    Great signature cocktails!
  • Stephen C.heart icon on user image
    Stephen ChisaJanuary 13, 2015
    The mac and cheese is phenomenal!
  • Javier M.heart icon on user image
    Javier MurilloJune 18, 2013
    You need taste espresso macchiato it's awesome.
  • Christian D.heart icon on user image
    Christian DickmannMarch 28, 2017
    Come here for live jazz!
  • Ray H.
    Ray HartjenFebruary 27, 2013
    VIP lounge for the Cinequest Film Festival. Hang around - you never know who you might meet.
  • Greg G.
    Greg GioiaApril 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They use Yellow Chartreuse in their Last Word cocktail rather than the customary Green. Drink at your peril...
  • Sami M.heart icon on user image
    Sami MMarch 5, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Jazz live music 🎶
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    Sami MNovember 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice place.. Nice music
  • Hoda
    HodaAugust 4, 2018
    Super crowded! Couldn’t find a table to sit to eat our food! And the food is meh! Don’t recommend
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    Yo Soy VicenteSeptember 10, 2015
    I love to go there
  • Anders B.
    Anders BorchOctober 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Too bad they're always closed. I'd give them more of my business if they were open more often.
  • Francesca H.
    Francesca HernandezJuly 27, 2013
    Baby back ribs are pretty good :) Coleslaw is blah. :/
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