Neal's Coffee Shop

Cafe · San Mateo, San Mateo County

Where it is

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Particularly interesting

• Monte Cristo (56): ingredient not in the pantry: Powdered Sugar
• Meatloaf Sandwich: house-made: Meatloaf

The sandwiches

The typical sandwich here scores 60 (the median of 33 scored plainly). 3 items are listed without a number because the menu names them without describing them.

1. Albacore Tuna Melt 75 very good

   white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: albacore tuna; american cheese (low tier); tomato.

2. Albacore Tuna Sandwich 79 excellent

   white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: albacore tuna; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

3. Avocado Bacon Cheese Burger burger 47 rough

   bun, toasted: burger patty; fresh avocado; crisp bacon; cheese.

4. Avocado Salmon Burger burger 60 solid

   bun, toasted: alaskan salmon burger patty; avocado; lemon; tartar sauce.

5. BBQ Beef 84 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

   bun, toasted: bbq beef simmered in bbq sauce; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

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

6. BLT 89 outstanding

   white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: bacon; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

7. Bacon Cheese Burger burger 45 rough

   bun, toasted: burger patty; bacon; choice of american, cheddar, swiss or jack cheese.

8. Breakfast Croissant 47 rough

   croissant, toasted: bacon; sausage; ham; eggs; cheese.

9. Breakfast Sandwich 44 rough

   white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: bacon; sausage; eggs; cheese.

10. California Turkey Melt 87 outstanding

    grilled sourdough, toasted: oven browned turkey breast; tomato; bacon; avocado; swiss cheese.

11. Chicken Sandwich 84 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

    bun, toasted: grilled chicken breast (panko breaded or plain); lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

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

12. Classic Turkey Burger burger 48 rough

    bun, toasted: jennie-o lean white turkey meat patty; grilled mushroom; cheese.

13. Club House 89 outstanding

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: turkey; bacon; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

14. Crispy Chicken Burger 71 very good

    bun, cold: panko breaded fried chicken; lettuce; tomato; onion; mayonnaise; cheese.

15. Deluxe Veggie Burger burger 46 rough

    bun, toasted: veggie patty; avocado; cheese.

16. Egg Salad Sandwich 89 outstanding

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: freshly made egg salad; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

17. Fish Sandwich not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    french roll, toasted: panko breaded sole fillet; lettuce; tomato; pickle; tartar sauce.

18. French Dip 51 solid

    french roll, toasted: thinly sliced roast beef; au jus.

19. Grilled Cheese 44 rough

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: choice of cheddar, american, swiss or mozzarella; butter.

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

20. Grilled Ham with Cheese 50 solid

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: grilled smoked ham; cheese.

21. Ham Sandwich 79 excellent

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: ham; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

22. Hot Corned Beef 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    grilled rye, toasted: hot corned beef; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

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

23. Meatloaf Sandwich not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: italian style homemade meatloaf (house-made); lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

    Worth a look: house-made: Meatloaf.

24. Monte Cristo 56 solid

    white bread, toasted: ham; turkey; swiss; powdered sugar.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Powdered Sugar.

25. Monterey Chicken Club 60 solid

    bun, toasted: grilled chicken breast; bacon; avocado; jack cheese.

26. Mushroom Cheese Burger burger 52 solid

    bun, toasted: burger patty; mushroom; choice of american, cheddar, swiss or jack cheese.

27. Neal's Burger burger 82 excellent

    bun, toasted: burger patty; lettuce; tomato; onion; pickles.

28. Neal's Cheese Burger burger 48 rough

    bun, toasted: burger patty; choice of american, cheddar, swiss or jack cheese.

29. Neal's Special 61 solid

    grilled sourdough, toasted: oven browned turkey breast; tomato; swiss cheese.

30. New York Steak Sandwich 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    french roll, toasted: new york steak; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

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

31. Open Face Sandwich 44 rough

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: hot roast turkey; hot roast beef; hot meatloaf.

32. Patty Melt burger 76 excellent

    rye, toasted: burger patty; grilled onions; swiss cheese.

33. Philly Cheese Steak 69 very good

    sweet french roll, toasted: rib eye steak; grilled onions; mushrooms; bell peppers; jack cheese.

34. Reuben 82 excellent

    grilled rye, toasted: corned beef; swiss cheese; sauerkraut.

35. Roast Beef Sandwich 77 excellent

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: roast beef; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

36. Shrimp Melt 54 solid

    grilled sourdough, toasted: bay shrimp; tomato; jack cheese.

37. Teriyaki Chic Sand 48 rough

    french roll, toasted: marinated grilled chicken thigh; lettuce; tomato; red onions; pickles.

38. Turkey Sandwich 77 excellent

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: oven browned turkey breast; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

39. Vegetarian Sand not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    rye, cold: lettuce; tomato; onion; avocado; cucumber; mayonnaise.

40. Veggie Melt 59 solid

    bun, toasted: grilled red onion; bell peppers; tomatoes; mushroom; green cabbage; shredded carrots; cilantro; pesto basil; jack cheese.

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.