"This bakery in San Jose’s Gallery District serves an American-style menu in one of the city’s oldest buildings. At breakfast, we like the avocado toast with a poached egg that teeters on top of two stacked slices of Ruba’s own bread, or a croissant with maracuya mascarpone. If you’re looking for an easy lunch or dinner, they also do thin-crust pizzas baked in a wood oven and topped with leafy greens. And you should know about the full-service bar that operates from 8am-10pm, because vacation. photo credit: Michael Vos" - Nili Blanck