Original Joe's San Jose

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About the Business

On May 24, 1956, Louis J. Rocca, Louis J. Rocca, Jr. (Babe), Arthur Tortore (Otto) and Anthony Caramagno (Nino) opened "Original Joe's" in San Jose. The four partners wanted to bring an authentic San Francisco restaurant to the South Bay. They were convinced that if they could keep it authentic, they could serve the community by producing their traditional home-style Italian-American cuisine. Their desire was so great that they actually transported San Francisco French bread via Greyhound bus everyday for the first two years of operation.

In the early 1970's, downtown San Jose started to flounder. Businesses were relocating to the outskirts of town. Original Joe's became one of the cornerstones for an ever changing downtown. As the genres of food have changed over the years, Original Joe's maintains it traditional roots. Still owned and operated by the Rocca Family, Original Joe's continues to strive to replicate the dining experience that people have enjoyed for over 51 years.

Established in 1956.

Business Name

Original Joe’s San Jose

Specialties

Established in 1956 by the Rocca Family, Original Joe's Restaurant in San Jose, California has been the cornerstone of an ever-changing downtown and the growth of Silicon Valley. Descended from the first Original Joe's founded in 1937 in San Francisco, the San Jose Original Joe's was the first San Francisco based restaurant to open in San Jose in the South San Francisco Bay Area now known world wide as the heart of Silicon Valley. Today Original Joe's continues to serve its cuisine with a traditional San Francisco flair. We offer breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, salads, Italian cuisine prepared in our scratch kitchen, pasta, steak, chicken, seafood, and more!

Amenities

Offers Delivery, Offers Takeout, No Reservations, Pescatarian Options, Limited Vegetarian Options, Accepts Credit Cards, Accepts Android Pay, Accepts Apple Pay, Outdoor Seating, Casual, Moderate Noise, Casual Dress, Good for Groups, Good For Kids, Good for Dinner, Street Parking, Full Bar, TV, Offers Catering, No Wi-Fi, Dogs Not Allowed, Bike Parking, Provides reusable tableware

Business Owner

Brad R. (Business Owner)

Brad Rocca manages the day-to-day operations at Original Joe's, while his older brother (& co-owner) Matt works from home. Brad comes from the same family that originally started the first Original Joe's in San Francisco and later San Jose. Brad is often a good friend to good causes, & loves hosting benefits & fundraisers at The Hideout.

Categories

• Food
• Restaurants
• Italian

Categories By Location

• San Jose, California, United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Italian

• California, United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Italian

• United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Italian

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Italian