A charming, peaceful community known as “San Jose’s local treasure”
With mature trees lining the charming streets of historic homes, it’s easy to see why locals call Willow Glen “San Jose’s local treasure”. In the early 1900s, Willow Glen was a marsh covered in willow trees. The marsh was drained to plant orchards and soon, a community started to develop and urbanize. The charming and peaceful vibes of a small-town community are still present in Willow Glen. Today, you will find downtown to be a mecca for delicious food, bountiful shopping, and a list of events for all ages.
The styles of luxury homes in Willow Glen are as diverse as the restaurants that line the charming and walkable downtown area. You will find beautiful historic homes and stunning new architecture. There is something for everyone’s taste in Willow Glen.
Willow Glen maintains a somewhat autonomous neighborhood feel. You might be likely to run into a familiar face walking your dog or stopping by your favorite store or restaurant downtown. The quaint elegance and friendly atmosphere are comforting in a fast-paced society.
Downtown Willow Glen is filled with diverse dining options, sure to please any local on a night out. Bertucelli’s La Villa is the neighborhood Italian delicatessen everyone wishes they had in their community. An assortment of sandwiches including coppa, parma prosciutto, and chicken parmesan are available. Locals also enjoy hot items such as cannelloni, stuffed artichokes, and the renowned ravioli which can be purchased cooked and ready to eat or uncooked for a delicious meal at home. You may venture in looking for lunch and walk out with dinner and dessert as well.
Even before entering The Table, one is drawn to its emblematic neon signage. Inside you’ll savor the refined attention to each dining detail imploring a farm-to-table mentality with a focus on freshness that extends to their artisan cocktails. From the delicate zesty grilled octopus to the show-stopping burger, the menu is one your tastebuds will want to explore.
Hicklebee’s is more than a bookstore, it's a readers' sanctuary. Cataloging a cornucopia of books for all ages, with a primary focus on youthful material, the store taps into the imagination and employs a friendly, helpful staff. The special events with authors and illustrators are a bonus.
Owned by Jennifer Rubin, Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge is a relaxing do-it-yourself space that allows you to tap into your artistic side. Choosing from a vast selection of pottery that includes dining items, but stretches to figurines and much more, you can take creative license and decide how simple or ornate you want to go. A few days later, after glazing, firing, and cooling, you’ll have both a unique piece and a memory. Glow Candle Lounge is nearby, only steps away.
An excellent precursor to summer in early June, St. Christopher Parish Festival delivers delight in the form of food including booths for burgers, fries, sausage, and pizza. Locals also enjoy specialty drinks for all ages such as, lemonades, craft beers, local wines, spirits, and more. Those with a sweet tooth flock to the dessert booth, while others veer toward the food trucks or a taste of the tri-tip barbecue. The festival hosts a variety of entertainment as well. Festival goers enjoy game booths, bingo, an LED extravaganza, and an assortment of live music.
Every Saturday starting morning, Willow Glen Elementary School hosts the Farmers Market where fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, coffee, and other items can be purchased. The Willow Glen Wine Walk is a casual stroll through downtown Willow Glen dabbling in some of the finest wines the local wineries and vineyards have to offer.
Cruise for a Cause is the best of both worlds demonstrating love and appreciation for classic, vintage vehicles, while also collecting canned goods and cash funds for the local Second Harvest Food Bank.
Willow Glen is served by San Jose Unified School District.
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