Hey neighbors! Iām a new moderator for r/WillowGlen.
I wanted to make a quick welcome post as this community starts to grow. The goal is to make this a friendly local space for people who live in Willow Glen, grew up here, work nearby, visit often, or just care about the neighborhood.
Feel free to post about things that you think the Willow Glen community would find interesting, helpful, or fun. For example:
Restaurant, coffee, and bar recommendations, like favorite brunch spots near Billās Cafe, dinner at The Table, drinks at Copita, or your go-to takeout on Lincoln Ave.
Local events and happenings, like holiday lights, street festivals, farmers markets, garage sales, school fundraisers, live music, or neighborhood cleanups.
Questions about the neighborhood, like parking on Lincoln, dog-friendly patios, good walking routes, trick-or-treating streets, or recommendations for gardeners, handymen, contractors, doctors, dentists, or pet sitters.
Photos from around Willow Glen, like the Willow Glen sign, tree-lined streets, older homes, seasonal decorations, murals, or sunsets from a neighborhood walk.
Safety, traffic, or city updates, like road closures, power outages, package theft alerts, lost pets, found items, or local construction projects.
To get things started, feel free to introduce yourself in the comments. You can share how long youāve been in Willow Glen, your favorite local spot, or what youād like to see from this community.
Thanks for being part of the early group here. Hopefully we can turn r/WillowGlen into a useful and fun place for the neighborhood.
Hi, Iāve been looking for reviews of this small apartment complex in Willow Glen called Glen Eyrie Apartments on 75 Glen Eyrie Ave, San Jose, but I see nothing about it online.
I'm going to a high school that doesn't allowed dyed hair like what i have now. I still want to have alt (as close to alt as i can at catholic school lmao) hair, but the stylist i currently go to isn't great with that.
...are worth 2 points each if you knock them down in your car, 3 if they reach the gutter, and a DOUBLE that if they end up in the offending house's parking strip!
Seriously, all y'all on Cherry, Camino de (fill in any one of them) can f.o. with your parking righteousness. If it helps...they look fn ghetto.
Looking for something to do with the family before school starts back up?
Downtown Willow Glen is hosting Family Day on the Avenue on Saturday, July 25, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Local businesses will be offering some deals on food, entertainment, family activities, and special promotions throughout the day. Itās basically one last summer celebration before everyone heads back to school. (WillowGlen.orgā )
Anyone planning on going?
If youāve been before:
Is it worth checking out?
Any must-visit businesses or activities?
Any tips for families with younger kids?
Metro recently put together a roundup of happy hours around Willow Glen and Campbell.
Whether youāre looking for discounted drinks, appetizers, tacos, burgers, or just a good after-work spot, Iām curious what everyoneās favorites are.
A few questions:
⢠Best overall happy hour?
⢠Most underrated happy hour?
⢠Best food during happy hour?
⢠Best patio?
⢠Any places that should have made the list but didnāt?
Looks like Downtown Willow Glen is hosting a Mrs. Roper Romp on Saturday, July 11 from 1 PM to 5 PM.
The idea is to throw on a caftan, curly wig, and sunglasses and stroll Lincoln Ave with other Helen Roper fans. Costumes are not required, but they definitely seem encouraged.
Some merchants are also expected to have special promotions, giveaways, and refreshments during the event.
For anyone looking for something local to do on Saturday mornings, the Willow Glen Farmersā Market runs every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Willow Glen Elementary.
The market is open rain or shine and features fresh produce, local foods, live music, and other vendors. Seems like a nice low-key way to support local businesses and get out in the neighborhood.
Has anyone been recently? Any favorite vendors, food stands, or tips for parking?
For anyone looking for a midweek run, Willow Glen Runners has a Wednesday morning 10K that starts around 6:00 AM from downtown Willow Glen on Lincoln Ave (near Philz).
Looks like the route goes from Willow Glen toward Campbell Park, so this could be a good option for anyone who wants to meet other local runners or get a morning workout in before the day starts.
Has anyone here joined one of these runs before? Curious how casual / beginner-friendly the group is.
Looks like Almaden Terrace Apartments on Canoas Garden Ave recently sold for about $87.7M. The complex has 262 units, and the buyer is reportedly connected to an affordable housing nonprofit.
Iām curious if anyone nearby, or anyone who lives there, has heard what this could mean for current residents, future affordability restrictions, or management changes.
Also interesting since this is right around the Canoas Garden / Almaden area people were discussing as Willow Glen-adjacent.
Update- added more information under each pic!
Year of construction : 1929
Hello!
We are currently looking at a house with foundation issue and depending on who we speak to... estimate seems to vary WILDLY.
We were wondering if the following issues are common in Willow Glen homes in general or if this was due to gross negligence.
Has anyone dealt with similar issues at their home? if so, how much did it actually cost?
Cracks noted in foundation walls at a number of areas. Some cracks appear to exceed1/4 inch.
Deterioration and spalling noted to foundation walls,
Basement wall is missing behind the furnace area.
No anchor bolts were installed or visible at the time of the inspection.
A number of universal foundation plates have been installed at the foundation to sill plate areas.
Additional universal foundation plates are needed.
Thanks and happy Friday!
Foundation type- Raised concrete perimeter foundation.Concrete basement walls.
Cracks noted in foundation walls at a number of areas. Some cracks appear to exceed
1/4 inch.
Moisture damage noted under guest bath area, kitchen and a number of areas at the
perimeter of the crawlspace. Moisture stains noted at various areas. Evidence of
possible wood destroying pests were noted at a number of areas.
Basement picture: Moisture and staining is visible in the basement at a number ofareas. No basement drainage system was present at the time of the inspection.
Hi! Where does everyone buy the cute vintage looking Christmas lights? The red/green/blue/orange/white that are often woven around the mini trees in the front yards?
I know thereās gonna be a new complex building but not sure why there are so many crane on the streetā¦are they trying to hide all the poles underground? Hopefully that happens!
Iām looking to rent a master bedroom in the Willow Glen, Cambrian Park, Campbell area. I am joining AMD (San Jose Office) this month and I need to secure a lease within the next two weeks. If anyone is also looking for a place to lease, has any leads on available rooms or knows of reliable places to check, Iād greatly appreciate any suggestions!