Venus Cafe
1698 Hostetter Rd, San Jose, CA
Crema's Take
“This San Jose institution blends late-night Chinese comfort food with a welcoming cafe atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back across decades, though its narrow, intimate layout means you're truly sharing the experience with neighbors at nearby tables. While order accuracy can be hit-or-miss, the staff's genuine friendliness and consistently satisfying dishes make it a solid neighborhood spot for casual meetups or a quick bite when you're craving straightforward, unpretentious food.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I hadn’t been to Venus Cafe in years, but I remember it being one of my go-to late night spots for solid Chinese food. I recently decided to stop by again, excited to relive that experience, but unfortunately it didn’t live up to what I remembered. When I walked in, I…
We have been to Venus Cafe a couple of times Oder the past years and we are always satisfied with the food. We were initially going to get take out but a few tables were open and employees were really welcoming so we decided to dine in. Today we got their Big Brother with…
Me: "Hi, you made a mistake with my takeout order. I ordered one Stir Fried Pork & Chicken w/ Maggi Sauce Rice Plate and one Vietnamese Style Stir Fried Beef Rice Plate, but you gave me fried rice instead of the beef plate." Boss: "Okay, I'll cook another one for you." Me:…
Made a visit to this chain store. There are 3 in the bay area. Among all 3, this is considered the best one in my opinion. There is no breakfast option and they open at 11am for their lunch service. There is a lunch menu set and that was what I got. Lots of options but the…
This restaurant has been here for a long time, I've been there maybe 3 times, but this will probably be my last time. It's very narrow inside, and the tables are right next to the tables next to them. I ordered Lemonade, but it came with a cup of sugar water + lemon slices for…
Crema Reviews
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