Get ready, San Jose cocktail enthusiasts, because downtown’s drinking scene is about to get a wild upgrade. Cache Bouren, the mastermind behind some of the city’s coolest watering holes, is launching Bitterbuck - a coffee and cocktail bar that’s basically a millennial fever dream.

Caffeine Meets Craft Cocktails

During the day, Bitterbuck will be your premium coffee haven, but forget traditional espresso machines. They’re using a robotic pour-over system that sounds more like a tech startup’s side project than a coffee bar. As evening rolls in, the vibe shifts to sparkling wines and bitter liqueurs that’ll make your Instagram stories pop.

Taxidermy Meets Mixology

Designer Notch Gonzalez (who’s basically the interior design wizard behind some epic tiki bars) is crafting a space that screams Frank Lloyd Wright meets quirky museum curator. The real showstopper? Adorable stuffed mice in costumes scattered throughout the bar. Yes, you read that right - taxidermy with attitude.

Signature Sips

Their signature Garibaldi cocktail is getting a glow-up, promising to taste like a boozy Orange Julius that’ll transport you straight back to mall food court nostalgia. Pro tip: this is definitely not your grandpa’s cocktail bar.

Bitterbuck isn’t just another downtown spot - it’s a vibe, a mood, and potentially your new favorite hangout. Just don’t be surprised if the taxidermy mice judge your cocktail selection.