The Depot Cafe and Bookstore

Cafe in Mill Valley. 7 sandwiches, 1 burger on the menu; the best scores 89.

A server in a vest opens a wine bottle at the bar counter; the Depot logo and menu boards hang on the wall behind
Photo: The Depot Cafe and Bookstore, from its website

Cafe · Mill Valley, Marin County

About

  • 8on the menu
  • 67typical Sandwich Score
  • 89best Sandwich Score
  • Btier, by the typical sandwich
TypeCafe
WhereMill Valley, Marin County, California
OwnershipIndependent
On the menu7 sandwiches, 1 burger
Breadspan de mie bun, Burger Bun, levain bread, acme pain de mie, open face bagel
Menu read2026-09

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The sandwiches

  1. Avocado Toast 54 solid (much of this build is inferred)

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: avocado; egg; creme fraiche; watermelon radish; scallions; everything bagel spice.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Crème Fraîche, Everything Bagel Seasoning.

  2. Crispy Chicken Sandwich 45 rough

    pan de mie bun, cold: crispy chicken; cabbage slaw; chipotle aioli.

  3. Double Double Burger burger 84 excellent

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: cheese; lettuce; tomato; onion; beef patty.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (a burger is a patty).

  4. Egg Sandwich 47 rough

    levain bread, toasted: chipotle aioli; smoked gouda; sausage; arugula.

  5. Grilled Cheese 69 very good

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: smoked gouda; provolone; butter.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (grilled cheese as it is served).

  6. Kids Grilled Cheese 67 very good

    acme pain de mie, toasted: provolone; butter.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (grilled cheese as it is served).

  7. Smoked Salmon Toast 89 outstanding

    open face bagel, toasted: smoked salmon; chives; whipped cream cheese; capers; tomatoes; dill sprouts.

  8. Turkey Sandwich 47 rough

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: turkey; brie cheese; onion marmalade; arugula; aioli.