The Shack

The Shack (Oleai Beach)

Beach-shack brunch: acai bowls and pancakes

⚠ Closed Sun-Mon; till 2pm

Hours

Tue-Fri 08:00-14:00, Sat 08:00-12:00, closed Sun-Mon (as of Mar 2025; verify)

Budget

$8-20 per person

Address

Beach Rd, San Jose, next to Oleai Beach Bar & Grill

A weathered shack of a brunch spot by Oleai Beach, well known among families on month-long stays. The stars are acai bowls served in coconut-shaped bowls and pancakes that cover the plate, with crepes, French toast and $6 smoothies too. Indoor air-conditioning is weak, so the breezy outdoor tables are actually cooler. It sometimes closes without notice when the manager is away, and wasted trips are a common complaint.