Big E Cafe Artisan Empanadas is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

1. Big E Cafe Artisan Empanadas

8.8
1683 Branham Ln (Ross Ave.), San Jose, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin Marks: Apart from the great coffee and empanadas and wifi, the other reason to come us the friendly, smiling staff. No emo Hipster baristas at Ernie's

Aylin I.Aylin I.: Tasty and fresh food! Quick and friendly service! Also outdoor/dog friendly seating.

Andy W.Andy W: Empanadas, and comes with great, friendly service.

House of Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

2. House of Bagels

8.8
505 E San Carlos St (at 11th St), San Jose, CA
Bagel Shop · Downtown San Jose · 49 tips and reviews

Diana L.Diana Luu: The pesto pizza bagel and cheese pesto bagel here are so freakin' delicious. The people that work here are friendly as well and start remembering your orders.

Alexey S.Alexey Stepanov: Really fast service even if overloaded :-)

Lily H.Lily Harris: Great food and fast service!

Slider's Burgers is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

3. Slider's Burgers

8.2
1645 W San Carlos St (at Dana Ave), San Jose, CA
Burger Joint · Shasta Hanchette Park · 22 tips and reviews

MonkaMonka: Must try! People are very friendly and I can feed the fish! :)

Warren L.Warren Lain: Exotic meats, custom toppings, sweet potato fries, friendly service and inexpensive. No reason to go to The Counter after trying this place!

Shikamaru N.Shikamaru Nara: The burgers are good, but it doesn't fill me. In my opinion it's a little pricey for sort of small portions, but occasionally it gets the job done. Worth checking out. Really friendly staff!

Sweet Rendezvous is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

4. Sweet Rendezvous

8.6
668 Blossom Hill Rd (at Cahalan Ave), San Jose, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Blossom Valley · 15 tips and reviews

Jennifer S.Jennifer S.: Great employees... Very friendly and helpful. Quaint little shop with an inviting ambiance.

not m.not me: Ice cream is so tasty and the employees are quite friendly and helpful 👍

Drew M.Drew Marsh: Super friendly family....so many ice cream choices

Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

5. Peet's Coffee & Tea

8.4
2035 Camden Avenue,, San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Cambrian · 13 tips and reviews

Jessica B.Jessica Brown: Best sugar-free soy vanilla latte I've tried so far! Wicked friendly service.

Allison G.Allison Gabrielle Snee: All the baristas are super friendly here

VerenaVerena: Super vegan friendly 🌱

Walia Ethiopian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

6. Walia Ethiopian Cuisine

8.4
2208 Business Cir (at S Bascom Ave.), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 35 tips and reviews

Vinamrata S.Vinamrata Singal: Awesome food, good service!

Rusya T.Rusya T: Just plain awesome Ethiopian food and super friendly service!!!

Eliot L.Eliot Lash: Veggie combo and mushroom tibs!

Paper Plane is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

7. Paper Plane

8.5
72 S 1st St (at Post St), San Jose, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Jose · 82 tips and reviews

Amy B.Amy B: Good for groups. Slow service.

Jay M.Jay Mar: Bartenders are very friendly and helpful when choosing a drink; hard to get a seat when busy so expect usual standing or bar seat!

Ashley S.Ashley Spears: Cocktails on Tap and broad selection of bourbons!

Yeganeh Bakery & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

8. Yeganeh Bakery & Cafe

7.8
3275 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

joseph j.joseph jeong: Good coffee, and very friendly staff. Sangak is great too.

Peter V.Peter Virth: Best cookies and good service.

HodaHoda: It’s a cozy place with delicious persian food, reasonably priced. Staff is friendly and it’s a perfect place to hang out with friends. Be sure to order their Rose Latte and Eggplant 😋

ISO: Beers is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

9. ISO: Beers

8.4
75 E Santa Clara St #120 (at N Second St), San Jose, CA
Beer Bar · Downtown San Jose · 21 tips and reviews

Alex E.Alex Escamilla: Great craft beer selection and very friendly staff.

Erik H.Erik Hummel: Ask the bartender for recommendations. A huge selection of awesome beer. They help make your limited time better.

C O.C O: Rotating beers on tap plus a fridge with bottles for here or to go. Still in soft opening phase but an AMAZING patio for the summer. Beer list is a page and half long.

Crate & Barrel is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

10. Crate & Barrel

8.8
301 Santana Row (Stevens Creek Blvd), San Jose, CA
Furniture and Home Store · 10 tips and reviews

Alana D.Alana Done: All the employees are very helpful and friendly :)

Sabina H.Sabina Huq: Ask for Paul. He's awesome! Super friendly, patient and helpful!

Russell N.Russell Noah: Karen did a great job, I found lots of unique and stylish home decor antiques there but they are quite expensive than other local shops.

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

11. Chick-fil-A

8.7
2280 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · South San Jose · 19 tips and reviews

Bill B.Bill Black: Great service friendly workers great chicken sandwiches ;)

Andrew G.Andrew Godfrey: Ask for some of their special sauces. My favorites: Chik-fil-a sauce, and honey BBQ

Alexandra V.Alexandra V.: People do not understand how a double drive thru works

Sushi Maru is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

12. Sushi Maru

7.9
262 Jackson St (at N 6th), San Jose, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Japantown · 30 tips and reviews

Benjamin T.Benjamin Tan: Green tea ice cream :) come for the food and friendly service!

Jacqueline O.Jacqueline O.: Love it here. Good prices good portions with a friendly staff. However I would avoid coming during the lunch and dinner rush if you are strapped for time

jansen c.jansen c: Always one of my local favorite, family style atmosphere, friendly staff

Bill's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

13. Bill's Cafe

8.6
5631 Cottle Rd (at Poughkeepsie Rd), San Jose, CA
Breakfast Spot · 50 tips and reviews

Katie A.Katie A: Pet friendly on the patio! Great food & service!

MichelleMichelle: California Benedict ftw!!! Great staff from hostess to wait staff and bussers. Very friendly and go above and beyond in service :)

Krys B.Krys Blackwood: Everyone's favorite breakfast place! The waits are always long here on the weekends, but it's worth it. Call ahead and dress for the weather so you can sit outside if necessary.

Smoking Pig BBQ Company is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

14. Smoking Pig BBQ Company

8.6
1144 N 4th St (at Burton Ave.), San Jose, CA
BBQ Joint · Downtown San Jose · 86 tips and reviews

Keith S.Keith Stattenfield: Really good! Very friendly and knowledgeable owner!

Kyo S.Kyo Song: Try the wolf turds, be warned, they pack a punch. Food is great, service is very friendly

LisaLisa: Skip the pulled pork and the ribs, get those moist briskets! Also try the wolf turds, corn bread, and the mac n cheese!

4th Street Bowl Coffee Shop is one of The 15 Best Places with Good Service in San Jose.

15. 4th Street Bowl Coffee Shop

8.2
1441 N 4th St (btwn Gish Rd. & Archer St.), San Jose, CA
Diner · North San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Dave N.Dave Najar: Great breakfast, even better atmosphere with all the friendly regulars. Try any of the Hawaiian breakfasts and u will not be disappointed.

Olena P.Olena Plaskonis (Spirina): Truly American diner with enormous amount of food. Really friendly atmosphere, everybody is friendly. Feels like home

Buttercup D.Buttercup D: My usual go-to for diner breakfast when I'm visiting. Inexpensive and good. This place has a bevy of "the usuals" who have been coming here for years!