Craft Brew Blitz

Morning

 

A big day exploring San Jose’s top craft breweries means fueling up with a big breakfast. There’s no better way to do that than with the “Best Breakfast Burrito in San Jose” which is found at Cafe Rosalena, located on the historic Alameda, Cafe Rosalena. From Cafe Rosalena, continue down the Alameda and stop at the Whole Foods Market. Head up the stairs and you'll find yourself at Floodcraft Brewing where you can relax and look out at the view of The Alameda and the SAP Center. You can also grab day trip snacks from inside Whole Foods to load up your bag for the rest of the day. 
 

Afternoon

 

Once you've finished your beer at Floodcraft, it's time for stop two. Walk down half a mile to Barack Obama Boulevard and stop at Hapa's Creekside. Recently opened in 2025, Hapa's Creekside has a laid-back outdoor patio that is perfect for relaxation and taking in the sun. 

After some fun in the sun, continue your journey with a 15-minute walk to the San Pedro Square Market. This lively area in downtown San Jose has a food court, shops, and several popular restaurants that you can have for lunch. It's also a great area for a bar crawl, or to check out much of what downtown has to offer. 

 

 

Evening

 

To close out your day, grab dinner and more beer at Teske's Germania in downtown San Jose for traditional German dishes like Spätzle, Jägerschnitzel and Pfefferschnitzel and wash it down with a proper 2-liter boot of German beer. If you still have room after dinner, continue to enjoy craft beers at Fox Tale Fermentation Project, where they use unique ingredients to create some savory beer flavors. 

If you still have some energy left after that, check out the San Jose Theaters or the San Jose Sharks schedules to attend a hockey game or a local show that are both within walking distance of all these downtown destinations. 

 

Trip Planning: If you're looking for a tour company to plan it so you can sit back and sip, consider the San Jose Brew Bike, which is a fun, social way to explore the city. You can pedal through downtown, enjoy local brews, and make every stop a toast to good times. Click here for more info.