Aloha Coffee & Pure Water
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Aloha Coffee & Pure Water

1179 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA

★★★★4.4(56 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This family-run San Jose spot is part water store, part Hawaiian coffee haven, where the real magic happens in the genuine aloha the owners—Leilani, John, and Carmen—bring to every interaction. Beyond solid specialty coffee and beans, they're known for their authentic Hawaiian shave ice (especially with condensed milk and ice cream) and halo halo, plus the unique opportunity to refill water by the gallon, making it a true community gathering place with free parking and room to linger.

What to expect

Family friendlySpecialty drinksParkingSlow sitTraditional drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Jeremy Jaime
★★★★★5 months ago

Came for the water, stayed for the people. Leilani, John, and Carmen are so great to talk to and the Aloha they bring. You can buy the water by the gallon, bring your own bottle. Or, sign up for a 100 or 200 gallon account. They know their regulars by name as you walk in. They also offer a variety of drinks and cold items. The shave ice is classic and you can add the Hawaiian style with red beans and condensed milk if you'd like. But, I am very partial to their Halo-Halo, a Filipino dessert/merienda. It has all the jellies, beans, Ube halaya, and ice cream you'd want.

Samantha Smith
★★★★★8 months ago

A small hidden local gem. Yes. it's a water store... but also good prices for coffees, halo halo and huge shaved ice with small hawaiian store. Some good coffee beans. Who would've thought getting water could be an experience. and the halo halo is packed. trying boba ice cream next time

Maverick Sy
★★★★★10 months ago

Went in around 1:30pm on Tuesday, no problems parking on the free street parking Food was excellent had a shaved ice with 3 flavors: Japanese Grape, Lilikoi, & Pineapple. Structure held great and was delicious. Service was great, didn't need to wait long for the orders to arrive and the lady at the counter checked in us mid-way through the meal to see how we were doing. Atmosphere is excellent for groups of 4 people to chat loudly.

Michael Franciotti
★★★★★11 months ago

This is a family run store. They take pride in the quality and care of the water they provide to the public. The coffee and specialty drinks are fantastic! And they are always friendly. Check them out. You won't regret it!

Armando Herrería
★★★★★2 years ago

Hawaiian shave ice here was legit!!! My girlfriend is from Hawaii and she felt like this place was a piece of home away from home. Shave ice over ice cream with condensed milk is the way to go. And three flavors is great. Awesome little date (or hangout) spot for Hawaiian shave ice. Ample seating.

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