Bijan Bakery and Cafe

Bakery · San Jose, Santa Clara County

Where it is

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Particularly interesting

• Roast Vegetables Panini (49): ingredient not in the pantry: Squash, House Special Dressing
• Shrimp Salad: rare in the Bay Area (5 or fewer shops): Shrimp Salad

The sandwiches

The typical sandwich here scores 44 (the median of 10 scored plainly). 4 items are listed without a number because the menu names them without describing them.

1. Cheese Sandwich not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

   white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: american, provolone, or swiss.

2. Chicken Panini 71 very good

   white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), pressed: chicken; tomato; basil; mozzarella; sun dried tomato pesto.

3. Ham & Cheese 44 rough

   white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: ham; cheese.

4. Ham, Turkey & Cheese 43 rough

   white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: ham; turkey; cheese.

5. Hot Pastrami 85 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

   white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: hot pastrami; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

   In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (the deli standard for a lone protein).

6. Koko not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

   white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: herbs; eggs; walnuts.

7. Kotlet 49 rough

   white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: potatoes; beef; eggs; onions; salt.

8. Mortadella 74 very good (much of this build is inferred)

   white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: mortadella (high tier); lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

   In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (the deli standard for a lone protein).

9. Olivea Salad 57 solid

   white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: potatoes; eggs; chicken; pickles; mayonnaise; mustard.

10. Roast Beef 77 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: roast beef; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (the deli standard for a lone protein).

11. Roast Chicken not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: roast chicken; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (the deli standard for a lone protein).

12. Roast Vegetables Panini 49 rough (much of this build is inferred)

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), pressed: squash; portobello mushroom; eggplant; red bell peppers; mozzarella; special dressing.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Squash, House Special Dressing.

13. Salami & Cheese 41 rough

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: salami; cheese.

14. Salami Panini 43 rough

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), pressed: salami; mozzarella; portobello mushroom; special dressing.

15. Shrimp Salad not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: shrimp salad; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (the deli standard for a lone protein).

    Worth a look: rare in the Bay Area (5 or fewer shops): Shrimp Salad.

16. Tuna Salad 80 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: tuna salad; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (the deli standard for a lone protein).

17. Turkey & Avocado 40 rough

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: turkey; avocado.

18. Turkey & Cheese 35 rough

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: turkey; cheese.

19. Vegetarian 48 rough

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: avocado; cheese; sprouts; cucumbers; celery; green onions.

Menu read 2026-09; items and prices change. The Sandwich Score is the site's opinion of each recipe as the menu lists it, not a review of the shop. Tiers and house-made marks follow the menu's own wording.