Playback Coffee
87 N San Pedro St Suite 151, San Jose, CA
Crema's Take
“This San Jose spot is a genuine community hangout where the vibe matches the coffee—attentive staff, creative signature drinks, and an espresso program that takes itself seriously, all backed by parking that actually exists and wifi that works. Whether you're settling in for a slow afternoon with a pastry or catching live music on a Saturday, the relaxed energy and thoughtful craft drinks make it feel less like a transaction and more like you're in on something good. It's the kind of place where "just stopping by" easily turns into hours of sitting.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Wifi. Parking available.
Google Reviews
I've been wanting to try this place for a while now, and I'm s00o happy I did!! It is such a vibe!! I went on a Sunday around 11 and there was a little line as well as lots of people sitting, drinking, chilling, working, etc. such a big space though. Located in the same area of…
This café is one of my favorite spots. Parking is super easy, which already makes the experience stress-free. The staff is incredibly attentive and welcoming, and the coffee is absolutely delicious. The coffees are really good, and I also tried their guava matcha, and it was…
Great atmosphere and energy! Visited on a Saturday afternoon when they had live music. The staff were friendly and relaxed, and there’s a nice variety of pastries and lattes. A wonderful addition to the San Pedro Market scene.
It’s a decent spot. It used to be the Voyager Cafe before which is now moved across the street. The cafe shares it place a bar and there are a lot of seats. Both Indoor as well as outside. Saw a bunch of people working. Is pretty busy and it took a while to place my order. There…
The exterior of the place is very nice and aesthetically pleasing. The line was quite short when we arrived, but we waited 45 minutes for our drinks. We had ordered two drinks—a chai latte and a tea latte—but both tasted like water. Not only that, but we were initially only…
Crema Reviews
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