GOOD EATS

In preparation for Tsunami, one of the most common questions among leaders may very well be "what are my students going to eat?" It can get a bit tedious not knowing what is available, but fear not! I have dedicated this page to inform you of all the local restaurants and some helpful tips in making your trip as smooth as butter.

Johnny Rockets

105 S 1st st. San Jose, Ca 95113

(408) 977-1414

Categories: burgers

Price: less than $10

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Good for Groups: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Hours: 11am-9pm

Distance from Convention Center: 2 blocks (behind the Fairmont Hotel)

Pros/Cons: In walking distance, clean, great customer service Cons: small indoor seating

Note: Usually one of the "hot spot" for lunch and dinner- be prepared to wait

Tandoori Oven

150 S. 1^st Street. San Jose, Ca 95113

(408) 292-7222

www.thetandoorioven.com

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

Price: moderate $11-$20

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Good for Groups: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Distance from Convention Center: 2 blocks (behind the Fairmont Hotel)

Pros/Cons: Great place for wraps and salads, in walking distance, clean, great customer service

McDonalds

90 E San Carlos St. San Jose, Ca 95112 (408) 293-7016

Categories: burgers

Price: under $10

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Good for Groups: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Distance from Convention Center: 4 blocks

Pros/Cons: Quick place to grab a bite to eat

Note: Another “hot spot” for students- expect to wait

Subway

165 W San Fernando St. San Jose, Ca (408) 297-8090

Categories: sandwiches

Price: under $10

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Good for Groups: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Hours: 8am-9pm

Distance from Convention Center: 2 blocks

Pros/Cons: $5 foot long sandwiches (can't beat that price)

Note: Not enough seats for an entire group

Pizza My Heart

117 E San Carlos St. San Jose, Ca

(408) 280-0707

www.pizzamyheart.com

Price: under $10

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Good for Groups: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Hours: 11am-11pm

Distance from Convention Center: 2 blocks (behind the Fairmont Hotel)

Pros/Cons: fast and decent pizza, sold by the slice or whole, both indoor and outdoor seating

Note: Another "hot spot"- expect to wait

Peggy Sue’s

29 N San Pedro Street suite 100

(408) 298-6750

www.peggysues.com

Categories: Diner, American

Price: less than $10

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Good for Groups: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Hours: 8am-8pm

Distance from Convention Center: 1 block (behind the Tech Museum)

Pros/Cons: Decent place for burgers and fries, both indoor and outdoor seating

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

115 E San Carlos St

(408) 275-8827

www.benjerry.com

Categories: Ice cream & frozen yogurt

Price: less than $10

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Distance from Convention Center: 4 blocks

Pros/Cons: Great place to get desert Cons: May be too cold for ice cream

You Should Try: Cherry Garcia and Fish Food

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

150 S 1^st St. San Jose, Ca 95113

(408) 287-3565

www.bajafresh.com

Categories: Mexican

Price: less than $10

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Hours: 11:00am-10:00pm

Distance from Convention Center: 2 blocks (behind the Fairmont Hotel)

Pros/Cons: Quick service, great place to get mexican food

Note: Another “hot spot” for lunch and dinner- expect to wait

You Should Try: Original baja soft taco with pork carnitas

Chicago Pizza

155 W San Fernando St. San Jose, Ca 95113

(408) 283-9400

www.pizzachicago.com

Categories: Pizza

Price: moderate ($11-$30)

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Reservations: Yes

Hours: 11:00am-10:00pm

Distance from Convention Center: 2 blocks

Pros/Cons: Amazing pizzas, accommodates parties up to 150 people (call in advance), great service and worth every penny

You Should Try: The Wrigley Field, The Al Bundy (watch out for the garlic!)

Original Joe’s (For adults/leaders)

301 S 1^st Street. San Jose, Ca 95113

(408) 292-7030

www.originaljoes.com

Categories: Italian

Price: Moderate ($11-$30)

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Reservations: No

Hours: 11:00am-1:00am

Distance from Convention Center: 1 block

Pros/Cons: Food is great, large portions, great customer service, open late

You Should Try: Baked Lasagna, Chicken parmigiana, Italian sausage with onions & peppers

Sonoma Chicken Coop (Transportation Needed)

31 N Market St. San Jose, Ca 95113

(408) 287-4098

www.sonomachickencoop.com

Categories: American

Price: Moderate ($11-$30)

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Takes Reservations: No

Good for Groups: Yes

Hours: 11:00am-10:00pm

Distance from Convention Center: 5 blocks

Pros/Cons: Indoor and outdoor seating, great food, clean

You Should Try: BBQ Chicken Salad, Lasagna, chocolate fondue

The Old Spaghetti Factory (Transportation needed)

51 N San Pedro St. San Jose, Ca 95110

(408) 288-7488

www.osf.com

Categories: Italian

Price: moderate ($11-$30)

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Take Reservations: Yes

Hours: Mon-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm (lunch); Mon-Fri. 5:00pm-9:00pm (dinner)

Distance from Convention Center: 5 blocks

Pros/Cons: Great for large groups, indoor and outdoor seating

Note: Extremely busy- reservations recommended

You Should Try: Pot pourri, Italian sausage w/meat sauce, chicken parmigiana

Coffee Shops

Starbucks

408 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, Ca (408) 277-5448 (inside the convention center)

150 S 1st Street. #135 San Jose, Ca (408) 293-9945 (Hours: 5:30am- 10pm; 2 blocks)

125 S Market St. #101, San Jose, Ca (408) 293-3274 (Hours: 6am-7pm; 2 blocks)

Caffe Trieste (next to Original Joe's, 1 block)

315 S 1st St. San Jose, Ca (408) 287-0400

Hours: 7am-10pm

Philz Coffee (4 blocks)

118 Paseo de san Antonio, San Jose, Ca (408) 971-4212 (Hours: 7am- 10pm)

philzcoffee.com

-sherann