Originally called Camino del la Puerta de la Laura, this now bustling street once made its way through an early Spanish rancho. The thoroughfare was renamed in honor of Abraham Lincoln following his tragic assassination. Although most of San Jose sprang into being after the 1960s, at least one property, the Roberto Adobe, or Lauraville as it is now called, dates from the Spanish era.
Today’s Lincoln Avenue is a busy mix of locally-owned shops featuring everything from wine to wedding bands. Many terrific restaurants and coffee shops line the route between Minnesota and Coe avenues. The best “fresh Mex” is my favorite, Aqui; you will not find more wonderful Chinese fare than at Taiwan or a better spot for a casual breakfast or lunch than Bill’s Café. Silicon Valley is known for its world-wide reach through technology; its diversity is well-represented by Willow Glen’s restaurants.
Watch for more about Willow Glen in future blogs!
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Colleen Badagliacco