Il Fornaio
302 South Market St.
(408) 271-3366
Present your SJSU ID and receive a 20% discount on your food order.
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Have a service request or a safety issue? No app needed—just a quick and easy form! Snap a pic, add a brief description, share the location, and let us handle the rest. Keep our community clean, safe, and thriving!
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The official app for residents and visitors which allows you to easily report quality of life issues by sending pictures, a brief description and location information.
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💈Fresh fades & hometown vibes, that’s what you’ll find at @backroads_barbershop , proudly female-owned by Jackie and located in the heart of Downtown San Jose.
Stop by, support a local business, and leave looking your best. Find them at 118 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113!
#BackroadsBarbershop #FemaleOwnedBusiness #DowntownSanJose #SupportLocalSJ #SJDowntownStyle #BayAreaBarbers #CutAndCulture #SJBarbershopVibesOpen
🔎Did you know…
There are over 20 street murals in Downtown San Jose? 🎨
🌺The most recent addition is a stunning piece located at 27 E William St., San Jose by artist @MatleyHurd
🧵"Threads Woven" by Jimmy Paints is downtown`s largest mural, at 12,000 Square feet
💻To plan your own mural tour, you can check out the interactive map on our website
Learn more at SJDowntown.com/murals/
#SJDidYouKnow #PublicArt #DowntownSanJoseOpen
🌸 Spring Bloom Day is TODAY! 🌼
Part of the San Pedro Saturday event series: We are celebrating all things plants and flowers!
📍 Located outdoors at 60 N. San Pedro Street, San José, CA. Open from 12 PM to 5 PM. Free admission. Dog friendly. All ages.
⭐ Presented by @sj_downtown . In collaboration with @sjmade and @moment.sj . In partnership with @cityofsanjose. Part of our ongoing San Pedro Saturdays series, which, each month, brings a new event to the San Pedro Street street closure in Downtown San José’s San Pedro Square.
👉🏽 View more info at sjdowntown.com/sanpedrosaturdays/ (link in bio).
🪴 Featuring 20+ makers, artists, illustrators and retail vendors selling plants, flowers and lots of work inspired by plants & flowers!
💐 PLUS a free Spring Intention Bouquet Making Workshop by @tomcatfarms
🪻PLUS a Floral & Herbal Sachet Making Workshop by @tierramorhikes (suggested donation: $3 per person)
🍵PLUS Vietnamese inspired drinks by @nhathecafe
🌼 VENDOR LINEUP
@wooden.flora
@thegardenhome
@mauv.es
@sherryloustudio
@plates2planters
@joygarden2024
@terraandself
@dreamfieldsindigo
@ajna_california
@faithcaoculator
@takahashi.boutique
@stitchesbytiff
@ashleymichellehome
@jeanchoe
@munespice
@savorybuds
@seambird
@blushiezofficial
@nhathecafe
@tomcatfarms
@tierramorhikes
🚘 Free parking for the first 90 minutes at the Market / San Pedro Parking Garage located right next to the venue. Enter at 45 N. Market Street, San José, CA. Parking map available at parksj.org.
#SanJose #BayArea #shopsmall #makersgonnamake #makers #smallbusiness #shoplocal #buylocal #supportlocal #madeincali #408 #ilovesj #wearesjOpen
🔍 Did You Know?
When in Downtown San Jose, you can report service requests and safety concerns in just a few clicks—no app needed! 🙌
📸 Snap a pic
📝 Add a quick description
📍 Share the location
That’s it! We’ll take care of the rest to keep downtown clean, safe, and thriving. 💙
🔗 Learn more at groundwerx.com
#SJDidYouKnow #Groundwerx #SeeSomethingSaySomething #DowntownSJOpen
🔍 Did You Know? Parking is easy in Downtown San Jose!
There are more than 15,000 available parking spaces in downtown, here are our top picks!
🚘 Five of the ParkSJ garages offer 90 minutes of parking for FREE!
🅿️ ParkSJ.org can show you how many spots are currently available in each garage and city lots
🕕 Free street parking is available on Sundays, City Holidays, and after 6pm on Weekdays
Find parking for your next visit! ➡️ ParkSJ.org
#ParkSJ #SJDidYouKnow #ParkPlayEatRepeatOpen
Did you know these facts about the San Jose Sharks? 🦈
🏒 The SJ Sharks are one of the NHL’s newest teams, starting in 1991
🌟 The SAP Center is known as the Shark Tank and has been home to the Sharks since 1993
🌊 The team is named after the 7 varieties of sharks that live off the coast of the south bay
Be sure to catch a Sharks game before the season ends! Check out the schedule on our event calendar at SJDowntown.com
#SJDidYouKnow #sjsharksOpen
Sweet moments are made at K&J Bakery, right in the heart of Downtown San Jose at 115 E San Carlos St! From fresh-baked goods to delicious desserts, this local favorite is all about flavor, tradition, and community. Stop by, grab a treat, and show some love to a small business doing big things!
#DowntownSanJose #KandJBakery #SupportLocalSJ #SJBites #SanJoseEats #SmallBusinessLove #SJDowntownEats #115EastSanCarlosOpen
Making San Jose shine — one cleanup at a time!
With support from @ValleyWater’s Safe, Clean Water Grant Program, and in partnership with @GuadalupeRiverParkConservancy and @DowntownStreetsTeam, we’re working to restore the beauty and safety of the Guadalupe River. This project isn’t just about cleaning up — it’s about uplifting our community, creating safer public spaces, and showing what’s possible when we come together.
#SanJoseStrong #GuadalupeRiver #CleanWaterCleanCommunity #DowntownSanJose #SafeCleanWater #LLODOpen
Parking
Check the real-time availability of garages
Groundwerx
See Something, Say Something!
Have a service request or a safety issue? No app needed—just a quick and easy form! Snap a pic, add a brief description, share the location, and let us handle the rest. Keep our community clean, safe, and thriving!
Download our App
The official app for residents and visitors which allows you to easily report quality of life issues by sending pictures, a brief description and location information.
Follow us on Social
💈Fresh fades & hometown vibes, that’s what you’ll find at @backroads_barbershop , proudly female-owned by Jackie and located in the heart of Downtown San Jose.
Stop by, support a local business, and leave looking your best. Find them at 118 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113!
#BackroadsBarbershop #FemaleOwnedBusiness #DowntownSanJose #SupportLocalSJ #SJDowntownStyle #BayAreaBarbers #CutAndCulture #SJBarbershopVibesOpen
🔎Did you know…
There are over 20 street murals in Downtown San Jose? 🎨
🌺The most recent addition is a stunning piece located at 27 E William St., San Jose by artist @MatleyHurd
🧵"Threads Woven" by Jimmy Paints is downtown`s largest mural, at 12,000 Square feet
💻To plan your own mural tour, you can check out the interactive map on our website
Learn more at SJDowntown.com/murals/
#SJDidYouKnow #PublicArt #DowntownSanJoseOpen
🌸 Spring Bloom Day is TODAY! 🌼
Part of the San Pedro Saturday event series: We are celebrating all things plants and flowers!
📍 Located outdoors at 60 N. San Pedro Street, San José, CA. Open from 12 PM to 5 PM. Free admission. Dog friendly. All ages.
⭐ Presented by @sj_downtown . In collaboration with @sjmade and @moment.sj . In partnership with @cityofsanjose. Part of our ongoing San Pedro Saturdays series, which, each month, brings a new event to the San Pedro Street street closure in Downtown San José’s San Pedro Square.
👉🏽 View more info at sjdowntown.com/sanpedrosaturdays/ (link in bio).
🪴 Featuring 20+ makers, artists, illustrators and retail vendors selling plants, flowers and lots of work inspired by plants & flowers!
💐 PLUS a free Spring Intention Bouquet Making Workshop by @tomcatfarms
🪻PLUS a Floral & Herbal Sachet Making Workshop by @tierramorhikes (suggested donation: $3 per person)
🍵PLUS Vietnamese inspired drinks by @nhathecafe
🌼 VENDOR LINEUP
@wooden.flora
@thegardenhome
@mauv.es
@sherryloustudio
@plates2planters
@joygarden2024
@terraandself
@dreamfieldsindigo
@ajna_california
@faithcaoculator
@takahashi.boutique
@stitchesbytiff
@ashleymichellehome
@jeanchoe
@munespice
@savorybuds
@seambird
@blushiezofficial
@nhathecafe
@tomcatfarms
@tierramorhikes
🚘 Free parking for the first 90 minutes at the Market / San Pedro Parking Garage located right next to the venue. Enter at 45 N. Market Street, San José, CA. Parking map available at parksj.org.
#SanJose #BayArea #shopsmall #makersgonnamake #makers #smallbusiness #shoplocal #buylocal #supportlocal #madeincali #408 #ilovesj #wearesjOpen
🔍 Did You Know?
When in Downtown San Jose, you can report service requests and safety concerns in just a few clicks—no app needed! 🙌
📸 Snap a pic
📝 Add a quick description
📍 Share the location
That’s it! We’ll take care of the rest to keep downtown clean, safe, and thriving. 💙
🔗 Learn more at groundwerx.com
#SJDidYouKnow #Groundwerx #SeeSomethingSaySomething #DowntownSJOpen
🔍 Did You Know? Parking is easy in Downtown San Jose!
There are more than 15,000 available parking spaces in downtown, here are our top picks!
🚘 Five of the ParkSJ garages offer 90 minutes of parking for FREE!
🅿️ ParkSJ.org can show you how many spots are currently available in each garage and city lots
🕕 Free street parking is available on Sundays, City Holidays, and after 6pm on Weekdays
Find parking for your next visit! ➡️ ParkSJ.org
#ParkSJ #SJDidYouKnow #ParkPlayEatRepeatOpen
Did you know these facts about the San Jose Sharks? 🦈
🏒 The SJ Sharks are one of the NHL’s newest teams, starting in 1991
🌟 The SAP Center is known as the Shark Tank and has been home to the Sharks since 1993
🌊 The team is named after the 7 varieties of sharks that live off the coast of the south bay
Be sure to catch a Sharks game before the season ends! Check out the schedule on our event calendar at SJDowntown.com
#SJDidYouKnow #sjsharksOpen
Sweet moments are made at K&J Bakery, right in the heart of Downtown San Jose at 115 E San Carlos St! From fresh-baked goods to delicious desserts, this local favorite is all about flavor, tradition, and community. Stop by, grab a treat, and show some love to a small business doing big things!
#DowntownSanJose #KandJBakery #SupportLocalSJ #SJBites #SanJoseEats #SmallBusinessLove #SJDowntownEats #115EastSanCarlosOpen
Making San Jose shine — one cleanup at a time!
With support from @ValleyWater’s Safe, Clean Water Grant Program, and in partnership with @GuadalupeRiverParkConservancy and @DowntownStreetsTeam, we’re working to restore the beauty and safety of the Guadalupe River. This project isn’t just about cleaning up — it’s about uplifting our community, creating safer public spaces, and showing what’s possible when we come together.
#SanJoseStrong #GuadalupeRiver #CleanWaterCleanCommunity #DowntownSanJose #SafeCleanWater #LLODOpen
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San Jose, CA 95113
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