A Jay's Cheese Steaks

Sandwich shop in Morgan Hill. 24 sandwiches, 9 burgers, 5 hot dogs on the menu; the best scores 89.

A sub cut in half in white paper on burlap, chopped beef, melted cheese and red, green and yellow peppers
Photo: A Jay's Cheese Steaks, from its website

Sandwich shop · Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County

About

  • 38on the menu
  • 65typical Sandwich Score
  • 89best Sandwich Score
  • Btier, by the typical sandwich
TypeSandwich shop
WhereMorgan Hill, Santa Clara County, California
OwnershipIndependent
On the menu24 sandwiches, 9 burgers, 5 hot dogs
BreadsBurger Bun, french roll, Hot Dog Bun, grilled sourdough
Menu read2026-09

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Where it is

Particularly interesting

The sandwiches

The typical sandwich here scores 65 (the median of 24 scored plainly). 2 items are listed without a number because the menu names them without describing them.

  1. A-Jay's Burger burger 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 pound patty; choice of cheese; classic cheese steak; mayo; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.

  2. A-Jay's Classic Ribeye 56 solid (much of this build is inferred)

    french roll, toasted: thinly sliced ribeye; grilled onions; hot sweet cherry peppers; choice of cheese.

  3. A-Jay's Dog hot dog 41 rough

    hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: charbroiled all-beef hot dog (low tier); classic cheese steak.

  4. Aloha BBQ 61 solid

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; bbq sauce; bacon; pineapples; choice of cheese.

  5. Avo Burger burger 88 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 pound patty; avocado; choice of cheese; mayo; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.

  6. BBQ 56 solid

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; bbq sauce; choice of cheese.

  7. BLT 89 outstanding

    grilled sourdough, toasted: bacon; lettuce; tomato.

  8. Bacon 46 rough

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; bacon; choice of cheese.

  9. Bacon Cheese Burger burger 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 pound patty; bacon; choice of cheese; mayo; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.

  10. Beef Melt 89 outstanding

    grilled sourdough, toasted: beef; tomato; cheddar.

  11. Buffalo 49 rough (much of this build is inferred)

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; buffalo sauce; choice of cheese.

  12. Burger burger 89 outstanding

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 pound patty; mayo; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.

  13. Californian 77 excellent

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; bacon; avocado; mayo; lettuce; tomato; choice of cheese.

  14. Cheese Burger burger 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 pound patty; choice of cheese; mayo; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.

  15. Chicago Dog hot dog 73 very good

    hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: charbroiled all-beef hot dog (low tier); tomato; pickles; relish; onions; cheddar; peppers; mustard.

  16. Chili Cheese Dog hot dog 45 rough

    hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: charbroiled all-beef hot dog (low tier); chili; cheddar or cheese whiz.

  17. Chipotle Burger burger 88 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 pound patty; chipotle; choice of cheese; mayo; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.

  18. Grilled Cheese 45 rough

    grilled sourdough, toasted: cheese; butter.

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

  19. Hot Dog hot dog not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/4 pound charbroiled all-beef hot dog (low tier).

  20. Hot Link Sandwich 88 outstanding

    hoagie roll (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: charbroiled sylvia hot link sausage; mayo; tomato; lettuce; cheese choice.

  21. Jalapeño Burger burger 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 pound patty; jalapeño; choice of cheese; mayo; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.

  22. Meatball Sub 74 very good

    french roll, toasted: italian meatballs; grilled onions; provolone; parmesan; marinara sauce.

  23. Mushroom 52 solid

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; mushrooms; choice of cheese.

  24. Mushroom Burger burger 89 outstanding

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 pound patty; mushrooms; swiss; mayo; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.

  25. Pastrami 64 very good (much of this build is inferred)

    french roll, toasted: pastrami; grilled onions; hot sweet cherry peppers; mustard; choice of cheese.

  26. Pastrami Burger burger 86 outstanding

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 pound patty; pastrami; swiss; grilled onions; mustard; mayo; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles.

  27. Pastrami Melt 70 very good

    grilled sourdough, toasted: pastrami; mustard; swiss.

  28. Patty Melt 74 very good

    grilled sourdough, toasted: beef patty; grilled onions; swiss.

  29. Pepper Steak 55 solid

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; bell peppers; choice of cheese.

  30. Pizza 59 solid

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; marinara sauce; choice of cheese.

  31. South County 55 solid

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; mushrooms; garlic; choice of cheese.

  32. Teriyaki 51 solid

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; teriyaki sauce; choice of cheese.

  33. Thai Spicy Curry 55 solid (much of this build is inferred)

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; bell peppers; thai spicy red curry sauce; choice of cheese.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Red Curry Sauce.

  34. The Dodgers Suck 55 solid (much of this build is inferred)

    french roll, toasted: classic ribeye; silva hot link sausage; bell peppers; choice of cheese.

  35. Tijuana Dog hot dog 60 solid

    hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: charbroiled all-beef hot dog (low tier); bacon; jalepeno; cheddar; sour cream.

  36. Turkey 54 solid (much of this build is inferred)

    french roll, toasted: turkey; grilled onions; hot sweet cherry peppers; choice of cheese.

  37. Turkey Melt 68 very good

    grilled sourdough, toasted: turkey; avocado; tomato; cheddar.

  38. Veggie not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    french roll, toasted: mushrooms; zucchini; bell peppers; grilled onions; hot sweet cherry peppers; choice of cheese.

What you can build

Cheese
Provolone, White American, Cheese Whiz
Extras
Do It Hoagie Style (mayo, lettuce, tomato)
Protein
Ribeye, Chicken