Happiness Cafe – Chinese
This sun-drenched sanctuary reimagines classic comfort food through a vibrant plant-based lens, inviting guests to linger over plates that feel both nostalgic and fresh. The air is filled with the tempting aroma of golden-fried nuggets and savory "phish" subs, while velvety bowls of organic corn soup offer a warm embrace alongside crusty, hand-torn baguettes. From the buttery flake of fresh crescent rolls to the cool, creamy snap of avocado rolls, every dish is crafted to spark joy and satisfy the soul in a space that truly lives up to its name.
1688, Hostetter Road, San Jose, CA, 95131 +14085738699 https://www.happiness-cafe.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Happiness Cafe
Dairy-Free at Happiness Cafe
Happiness Cafe in San Jose has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Phish Subs, Ocean Subs and Rice Noodle Soup with Phish Balls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Happiness Cafe
Happiness Cafe in San Jose has 29 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Phish Subs, Organic Mixed Green Salad and Ocean Subs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Happiness Cafe
Happiness Cafe in San Jose has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Noodle Soup and Crispy Vegan Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Happiness Cafe
Happiness Cafe in San Jose has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Thai Ice Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Happiness Cafe
Happiness Cafe in San Jose has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Happiness Cafe
Happiness Cafe in San Jose has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice Noodle Soup with Phish Balls, Avocado Rolls and Noodle Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Happiness Cafe
Happiness Cafe in San Jose has 28 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Phish Subs, Organic Mixed Green Salad and Ocean Subs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Happiness Cafe
Happiness Cafe in San Jose has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice Noodle Soup with Phish Balls, Avocado Rolls and Mashed Potato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Happiness Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Noodle Soup | 1.9 g | 89.9 g |
| Crispy Vegan Shrimp | 13.3 g | 71.1 g |
| Tomato pasta with Vegan Meatballs | 51.8 g | 63.4 g |
| Stew over Brown Rice | 58.5 g | 32.1 g |
| Tofu Strip with Brown Rice | 57.7 g | 30.8 g |
| Patty Melt | 95.4 g | 30.6 g |
| Organic Mixed Green Salad | 42.7 g | 27.1 g |
| Crispy Nuggets | 30.7 g | 25 g |
| Vegan Hotdog | 25.5 g | 19.1 g |
| Waffle Nugget | 52.3 g | 18.2 g |
| Creamy Corn Soup w/Organic Baguette | 10.6 g | 18.1 g |
| Red Bean Milkshake | 39.1 g | 12.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Tuesday
- 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers and Snacks
- Crescent Rolls - $7.25: Vegan Big Frank, wrapped in Croissant roll. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potato - $6.25: Potato, Soymilk, Mushroom gravy. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Hotdog - $6.25: Vegan Big Frank, Grilled Onion, Grilled Mushroom, Grilled Red Bellpepper, and Sweet Pickle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Rolls - $7.5: Roti, Cabbage, Carrot, Vegan Strip, Fresh Avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Nuggets - $7.5: Soy Protein Nuggets with House Special Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $6.5: Wholesome cut fries toasted in oven. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Corn Soup w/Organic Baguette - $7.25: Non GMO Corn, Broccoli, Vegan butter, Black pepper serve with Organic baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phish Subs - $6.5: Crispy Phish Filet, Fresh Cabbage and Tartar sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Vegan Shrimp - $8.25: Lemon Vegan Shrimp(Curdlan Gum), soy Protein Powder, Bread Crumb and House Special Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ocean Subs - $6.5: Lemon Vegan Shrimp, Fresh Cabbage and Tartar Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tofu Strip with Brown Rice - $11.95: Tofu, Tomato, Vegan Strip, Onion, Broccoli, Carrot, Cilantro, Served with Brown Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Patty with Brown Rice - $11.95: Soy Patties coated with crispy organic bread crumb, Black pepper sauce. Served with Organic mixed green salad, Tomato and Brown rice. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stew over Brown Rice - $11.95: Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper, Soy Protein, Carrot, Daiken, Cilantro, Green Onion, Served with Brown Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Noodle Soup - $11.95: Wheat Noodle, Soy Protein, Carrot, Daikon, Bok Choy, Green Onion, Cilantro and Pickled Cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Noodle Soup with Phish Balls - $10.95: Thin rice noodle with Vegan Phish Balls, Bok Choy, Celery, Onion and Pickled Radish. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happiness over Rice - $12.25: Pineapple, Red pepper, Onion, Vegan chunk, Broccoli, House special sweet & sour sauce serve with Brown rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waffle Nugget - $11.75: Waffle, Veg. Soy protein nuggets, Salad, Maple syrup and Vegan butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Phish and Fries - $9.75: Crispy Phish Filet, French Fries and Tartar Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- BLT - $9.75: Vegan Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Melted Vegan Cheese, Organic Bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ocean Melt - $9.75: Tuno Salad & Organic Bread with Lettuce, Tomato, and Melted Vegan Cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $9.75: Soy Patty and Organic Bread with Grilled Onion, Grilled Mushroom, Grilled Red Bellpepper, Lettuce & Melted Vegan Cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Grill - $10.5: Vegan Strip, Pesto Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato and Organic Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Tomato pasta with Vegan Meatballs - $12.5: Basil, Tomato, Soy protein, Vegan Meatball, Mushroom, Onion, Vegan Parmesan Cheese, Garlic, Olive Oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto pasta with Grilled Strips - $12.5: Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil, Pine Nuts, Vegan Parmesan Cheese, Vegan Strip, Fresh Tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alfredo Pasta - $13.75: Parsley, Mushroom, Onion, Vegan Cream Cheese, Soy Protein, Fresh Tomato, Steam Broccoli, Served with Organic Multi-grain Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Organic Mixed Green Salad - $10.5: Organic mixed greens, Carrot, Tomato, Vegan Mozarella cheese, Vegan strip and Olives, Served with Balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Black Milktea - $5.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Jasmine Milktea - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Thai Ice Tea - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Happiness Smoothie - $8.5: Mango, Pineapple, Coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Avocado Durian Smoothie - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Green Juice - $10: Celery, Apple, Spinach, Ginger and Lime
- Iced Latte - $6
- Red Bean Milkshake - $8.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Ice Cream Milkshake - $12
Frequently Asked Questions about Happiness Cafe
- Is Happiness Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Happiness Cafe has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Phish Subs, Ocean Subs and Rice Noodle Soup with Phish Balls.
- What can I eat at Happiness Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Phish Subs, Ocean Subs and Rice Noodle Soup with Phish Balls carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Happiness Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rice Noodle Soup with Phish Balls and Avocado Rolls.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Happiness Cafe?
- Noodle Soup, at roughly 89.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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