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Playback Coffee
About Playback Coffee
Playback Coffee is a welcoming coffee and tea destination in San Jose, CA, designed for people who want more from their daily café stop than just a cup of coffee.
With a 3.90-star rating from 97 reviews, it has built a loyal following for its inviting atmosphere, thoughtful service options, and a menu that supports everything from a quick recharge to a relaxed sit-down visit.
Whether you are stopping in for a morning coffee, meeting a friend, working remotely, or simply taking a quiet break, Playback Coffee offers the kind of dependable, comfortable experience customers appreciate.
What makes this café especially appealing is the balance of convenience and quality. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine in, take away, or arrange delivery, while on-site services make it easy to settle in and stay awhile.
The shop is known for great coffee, a strong tea selection, and dessert options that round out the experience nicely.
It is also a solid choice for solo dining and for anyone looking for a good place to work on a laptop, with Wi-Fi, table service, and a cozy, trendy setting that feels both relaxed and current.
A bar on site and restroom access add to the comfort, making the space practical as well as inviting.
Playback Coffee is also set up to be accessible and accommodating, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and seating so more guests can visit with ease. It accepts reservations and offers flexible payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, helping make each visit smooth from start to finish.
Located at 87 N San Pedro St Suite 151 in San Jose, Playback Coffee brings together the essentials people look for in a quality café: a warm atmosphere, reliable service, excellent drinks, and a space that works well for both quick visits and longer stays.
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edwin lozano 4 months ago
First timers here at the Playback Coffee. I ordered a Flat White with ease @ 730 in the morning took a sat and sip my Flat White. Amazed with the smooth taste. I haven’t had a smooth Flat White in a while. Thank you Playback Coffee. Keep making coffee
Wayne Chang 10 months ago
Love that it opens decently early and open pretty late for a coffee shop! Good amount of space; enough to get some work done too if you don't mind some bustling around. Fun music playing most of the time. Drinks and pastries are good as well. Clean bathrooms.
Trillian Family 7 months ago
We were in San Jose for the NWSL and my birthday over Thanksgiving and visited Playback Coffee daily.
Galina Chzhen year ago
Same awesome space and a new coffee shop! Free WiFi, outlets, lots of tables, very bright and spacious with high ceiling! Staff is friendly, I believe it’s their 1st day and they are still setting up. They do offer non-diary milk but no plant-based options for food, just gluten-free. I hope they will add vegan-friendly items soon!
Olivier Jin 8 months ago
Same owners as Academic Coffee. Great vibes, friendly staff, almost no indoor seating. Cortado was solid. Love the vinyl aesthetic.
Prince Villanueva 8 months ago
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.
Alina Petrychenko month ago
We stopped by for a quick morning bite. We got cold brew, fruit parfait and pistachio olive oil loaf cake. Everything was very delicious!
Tip Top House Cleaning Services 7 months ago
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 amazing — such a unique and refreshing flavor. The pastries are really good, and they have a great selection of bottled juices as well. The space is large, open, and very comfortable, with plenty of tables and cozy couches. Every time I come, there are people working on their laptops, which makes it a perfect place to work, meet, or just relax. Highly recommend!
Kristina Kouris 5 months ago
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 the Three Sisters Bar, I almost felt like getting a drink too lol such a good atmosphere! There was even a band setting up, I feel like they played around noonish. There's a cute little outside area too with lots of seating in a covered area where I sat and ate my goodies. I went twice in one trip to San Pedro Market. The first time I got a pistachio latte with vanilla cream cold foam and it was SO GOOD!!! Not too sweet at all, it was pure perfection!!! I also got a Spinach Artichoke croissant and Olive Oil Lemon cake, both were so incredible. This area is so fun bc there's so much to visit so I went and got a pizza then came back for a cold brew & another slice of the olive oil lemon pound cake. One thing ! appreciate is I was asked if I wanted the end or the middle slice of the cake & just found that to be such good costumer service, it's always in the details! The cashier was so nice too, my orders were always made super quickly. There's a place off to the side for lids, water & napkins which was nice. There was also a tablet for ordering but most people ordered at the counter. Also when I went back on the second visit, the spinach artichoke croissant was gone so I feel like that's a popular one I would get if you see it!
Sandra Martin 2 months ago
Excellent barista! I love the outdoor and indoor lounge seating. The coffee is medium roast and very delicious! They use Good quality clover farms milk 😍🥰 friendly warm hospitable service 🤩 It's located on the corner of San Pedro and sharks Way but you can also access it from the market entrance you would just need to walk around and snake your way through to the end. I was here for a conference for a few days and I'm so grateful for my flight date to be able to relax and enjoy a fantastic coffee with exceptional service near my hotel.
Popular Items
Menu Highlights
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Playback Coffee
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Food & Drinks
Menu & Prices
Coffee
LATTE
$7.20
Two shots of espresso with your choice milk. Served hot or cold.
CAPPUCCINO
$6.60
Two shots of espresso with six ounces of your choice of milk served hot or cold.
1&1
$7.80
Two ounces of espresso split creating a ristretto shot and macchiato. Served hot.
LAVENDER CREAM TOP LATTE
$10.80
Lavender and honey syrup, milk of choice and lavender cream top.
DRIP COFFEE
$4.80
Traditionally brewed coffee. We are using our dark roast, Side A coffee bean.
HONEY DATE LATTE
$9.60
Latte with organic date syrup and wildflower honey (no added sugar)
MACCHIATO
$6.00
Two shots of espresso with an ounce of your choice of steamed milk.
AMERICANO
$5.40
Two shots of espresso topped with water. Served hot or cold.
MOCHA
$8.10
Dark chocolate with two shots of espresso and your choice of mik. Served hot or cold.
ESPRESSO
$4.80
Standard shot is Guatemalan and Ethiopian Side B Coffee Bean. Darker Roast is Side A.
TEDDY GRAHAM LATTE
$10.80
HONEY CINNAMON HOUSE MADE SYRUP, MILK, ESPRESSO, VANILLA CREAM, AND GRAHAM CRACKERS
DULCE DE LECHE LATTE
$8.10
Two shots of espresso with your choice milk and dulce de leche. Served hot or cold.
RED VELVET LATTE
$10.80
Latte made with Red velvet sauce, Vanilla Bean cream top and blue sprinkles
VANILLA LATTE
$8.10
Two shots of espresso with your choice milk and vanilla. Served hot or cold.
COLD BREW
$6.60
Slow brew iced black coffee resulting in highest caffeinated drink on the menu.
FLAT WHITE
$6.60
Two shots of espresso with six ounces milk with less foam than a capuccino and typically served hotter.
CORTADO
$6.00
Two shots of espresso with two shots of your choice of milk. Typically served hot.
Tea
ICED TEA
$6.00
MATCHA TEA
$6.60
Premium grade matcha with water sweet or unsweet. Can be served hot or cold.
CHAI TEA LATTE
$8.10
Chico Chai Concentrate with your choice of milk. Served hot or cold.
TEA LATTE - HOT
$6.90
Choice of a tea with steamed milk.
HOT TEA
$5.40
Non-Coffee
Vanilla Milk
$4.80
HOT CHOCOLATE
$5.40
CHOCOLATE AND MILK.
KIDS HOT CHOCOLATE
$4.80
CHOCOLATE AND MILK.
Milk
$3.60
Bagel Sandwiches
VEGGIE BAGEL SANDO
$15.00
TOASTED BOICHIK PLAIN BAGEL, HOUSE WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE, CUCUMBER, TOMATO, PICKLED ONION, CHIVES, AND AVOCADO
LOX BAGEL
$19.20
TOASTED EVERYTHING BAGEL, CREAM CHEESE, DILL, CAPERS, TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND PICKLED ONION
Retail
YOGURT PARFAIT WITH PRESERVES
$10.20
STRAUS GREEK YOGURT, HOUSE MADE GRANOLA, FRESH FRUIT AND STRAWBERRY PRESERVES
APPLE JUICE
$6.00
ZAPPS CHIPS
$3.60
SIDE A BEANS
$26.40
YOGURT PARFAIT
$9.00
STRAUS GREEK YOGURT, HOUSE MADE GRANOLA, AND FRESH FRUIT
DECAF BEANS
$26.40
SIDE B BEANS
$26.40
Other
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE (VEGAN AND WHEAT FREE)
$7.20
Made with a gluten free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and coconut oil.
LEMON PISTACHIO OLIVE OIL LOAF CAKE
$7.80
Allergens: Gluten/Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Tree Nuts Ingredients: Organic AP Flour, Organic Sugar, Corto California Olive oil, Organic Eggs, Salt, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Vanilla Paste, Buttermilk, Organic Heavy Cream, Pistachio Flour, Pistachio paste(Almond, Sunflower Lecithin)
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN (WHEAT FREE)
$7.50
Ingredients: Sugar, Oat Flour, Rice Flour, Cup for Cup Flour (Cornstarch, White Rice Flour, Brown Rice Flour, Tapioca Flour, Potato Starch and Xanthan Gum), Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Canola Oil, Milk, Eggs, Vanilla, Blueberries, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Butter Allergens: Rice, Dairy, Eggs
LIME SANDWICH COOKIE
$5.40
Ingredients: Lime Cookie Dough (Butter, Olive Oil, Lime Zest, Flour, Salt, Baking Powder, Egg, Sugar) Lime Filling (Lime Juice, Lime Zest, Icing Sugar, Butter, Olive Oil, Salt) Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Dairy
Matcha
HOJICHA LATTE
$8.40
ROASTED JAPANESE GREEN TEA LATTE. CAN BE SERVED HOT OR ICED.
LAVENDER CREAM TOP MATCHA
$10.80
Matcha latte flavored with Lavender and honey syrup, milk of choice and lavender cream top.
MANGO MATCHA LATTE
$10.20
PREMIUM GRADE MATCHA, MANGO PUREE, AND OATLY OAT MILK. SERVED COLD.
PEACHES & CREAM MATCHA
$10.80
Matcha latte, flavored with peach and topped with our Peach cream top and a peach slice. Served cold
GUAVA MATCHA LATTE
$10.20
PREMIUM GRADE MATCHA, GUAVA NECTAR, AND OATLY OAT MILK. SERVED COLD.
MATCHA LATTE
$9.00
Premium grade matcha served with your choice of milk sweetened or not. Served hot or cold.
Pastries
MONKEY BREAD
$8.10
Ingredients: AP Flour, Water, Yeast, High Gluten Flour, Puratos, Salt, Eggs, Sugar, Barley Syrup, Butter, Cinnamon, Molasses, Brown Sugar Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
CHOCOLATE CROISSANT
$7.80
Ingredients: AP Flour, Water, Yeast, High Gluten Flour, Puratos, Salt, Eggs, Sugar, Barley Syrup, Butter, Valrhona Chocolate Allergens: Gluten, Eggs, Dairy, Soy
KOUIGN AMANN
$7.80
Ingredients: High Gluten Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast, Puratos, Barley Malt Syrup, Butter, Sugar Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE ESCARGOT
$9.00
Cream Cheese, Flour, Granulated sugar, Canned Artichoke Heart, baby spinach,, Bulk butter, unsalted , Parmesan cheese, shredded, Gruyere- Shredded, eggs, Allergens: Egg, Milk, Wheat
BUTTER CROISSANT
$7.20
Ingredients: AP Flour, Water, Yeast, High Gluten Flour, Puratos, Salt, Eggs, Sugar, Barley Syrup, Butter Allergens: Gluten, Eggs, Dairy
GUAVA CHEESE DANISH
$9.00
Ingredients: Croissant Dough (Flour, Water, Butter, Eggs, Puratos, Sea Salt, Yeast, Barley Malt Syrup, Organic Granulated Sugar), Cream Cheese Filling (Cream Cheese, Organic Granualted Sugar, Egg Yolks, Cornstarch, Vanilla Extract, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt), Guava Jam (Boiron Guava Puree, Organic Granulated Sugar, Yellow Pectin). Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
Bagels With Spreads
BAGEL
$7.80
YOUR CHOICE OF BOICHIK BAGEL. TOASTED WITH CHOICE OF SPREAD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Playback Coffee
- Monday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Tuesday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Wednesday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Thursday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Friday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Saturday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Sunday: 7 AM-7 PM
Playback Coffee is located at 87 N San Pedro St Suite 151, San Jose, CA 95110, United States, San Jose, CA, United States.
Playback Coffee has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 97 customer reviews.
Playback Coffee features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Playback Coffee features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Playback Coffee features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection.
Playback Coffee features the following popular for: Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Playback Coffee features the following offerings: Coffee, Quick bite.
Playback Coffee features the following dining options: Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Playback Coffee features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi.
Playback Coffee features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Playback Coffee features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Playback Coffee features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Playback Coffee features the following parking: Free street parking.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Offerings
- Coffee
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free street parking
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