A.M. Craft

481 E San Carlos St, San Jose, CA

★★★★★4.8(210 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

A.M. Craft is a cozy, unpretentious espresso haven where the owner Mike clearly knows every regular by name, and the carefully crafted drinks—like their standout Gingerbread Latte with perfectly balanced spice and silky microfoam—justify the devoted following. It's the rare coffee shop that nails both the experience and the coffee itself, with a calm, tree-lined interior that somehow stays peaceful even on weekends, making it feel less like a caffeine pit stop and more like a neighborhood living room.

What to expect

Espresso focusedMeetingsSignature drinksSpecialty drinksLaptop friendlySlow sitTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Laurene Liu
★★★★★a month ago

If I were to open my own little coffee shop one day, this is exactly how I’d hope it would feel. The space is simple and cozy, and you can tell it’s a place with many regulars coming through. The two staff members clearly know what they’re doing — confident, thoughtful, and passionate about their craft. I tried the coffee flight, and every cup was brewed beautifully. The menu is simple, but the quality is anything but. This is the kind of place that reminds you why small coffee shops are so special. I’ll definitely be back.

H T
★★★★3 months ago

No wifi and a smaller shop, but nice drinks and regular prices. The locations outside isn't great, but its cute, spacious, and clean inside. I'd come back for some coffee. Just fyi, the matcha at 100% sweetness seems like 75% sweetness of other shops.

Kingkong Pizza
★★★★★4 months ago

Visited A.M. Craft today and ordered the Gingerbread Latte. Honestly, it was one of the best lattes I’ve had around here — super creamy, warm spice flavor, not too sweet, and the latte art was a nice touch. The place feels peaceful with great natural light, and the staff seems to really care about the coffee they make. I’ll definitely be returning to try more drinks!

Suman Hazra
★★★★★10 months ago

This place has such a calming energy to it. I went on a weekend expecting it to be over crowded, but it was pretty quiet, and I was able to get a very nice seat by the tree. The overall place is quite small but cozy and it is in a really nice neighbourhood, so you can really enjoy sitting outside. I got the salted caramel coffee, and it was so good. It wasn’t overly sweet, and the hint of salt made it so unique. My favourite thing however, was the Ube croissant. I did not know what to expect, but it was delightful. Think a regular almond croissant, but with Ube cream inside. It was rich and sumptuous and overall so delicious. The service is quick and the bar stars are really kind and friendly. I would definitely visit again.

Anne Lee
★★★★★11 months ago

A.M. Craft is what you hope every coffee shop experience will be! The coffee is phenomenal... I compare every other coffee shop to here, and they generally all fall short. Chef and owner, Mike will make drinks to order and hits the mark every time! Pastries are fresh and delicious! Wait times are short, and the shop is cute and friendly. When I stopped in this morning, staff knew the name of every person that walked through the door and greeted them personally, including me. Way to start the day off right!

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