We came across this place today while walking around Christmas in the Park. We had never noticed it before. When we saw "European Bakery," we got curious and walked in even though we weren't hungry. I want to say this: I've tried éclairs in many places across America, and they were never the flavor or texture I was looking for. But the éclair we tried here was incredible. What I loved most was that even though it had a generous amount of filling, it wasn't overly sweet. In many American desserts, there's so much sugar that it numbs your palate and makes it hard to taste the actual flavor of the pastry. This one was surprisingly light and delicious. You could clearly taste the aroma and everything was beautifully balanced. I absolutely loved it. If I had been hungry, I would've tried more items. But we will definitely come back to try new things. Also, the lady at the counter was very kind and attentive. Thank you! read more

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This place was wonderful and thenprice was reasonably affordable. The quality is amazing and so was the staff. Sadly the reason for the lower rating was that the items became limited or sold out, barely any variety and the cakes cost higher then it was 3 years ago. The sandwhich are amazing and so is the service but with this day of economic values, it is now a higher premium that I couldnt afford. Will be visiting for the sandwhich I love but buying a nearly $60 cake or $10 treats in the display felt...heartbreaking. Wishing the company best of luck. read more

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Employees were confused about everything we were ordering. After we were done ordering some sandwich for breakfast, the manager approached the register and told us nothing was available at that time, so we had to order everything all over again. The food was mediocre at best, and the pastries were very underwhelming. Also, every table was wobbly. read more

I hear so much about this place so I stopped in to check it out. Was on a quick break down town San Jose and was craving a smoothie and this was the closest place to me. Service could be better, but where to order was a bit confusing. There's two registers is what it looks like,but one place to order which would be to the right. There was a young lady that was ordering to the far left so we stood behind her thinking that's where you order. After standing there for 10 minutes and the lady behind the counter to the right looking at us finally said did you need to order. Looks like she was in a rush and a bit snippy. I ordered a smoothie I forgot which one but it wasn't great. Very water down. Overall this place is ok. read more

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Maybe it's my fault. Maybe I shouldn't show up to a bakery after 9pm. But everything was like Aubrey Plaza: beautiful but super dry. I hate to be so critical, especially because the place is a beautiful showcase for window shopping desserts (perfect for impressing dates or wooing grandkids), but I wasted my money and calories. I got a tongue cookie, which looked oily as it shone in the case. But it was dry, making it hard to distinguish the crispy and flaky from staleness. It was so hard to get down it should come with a running garden hose. I also got a very dry Napoleon. It was impossible to cut through with a fork and whatever cream was once in there must have evaporated or soaked through. Maybe it's called Napoleon because it fell short. read more

Having traveled abroad this is a true European style bakery! We are here yesterday for breakfast, had great service and the food was fantastic! We liked it so much we're here for breakfast again today! If you can manage, I highly recommend slowing down a bit and having your breakfast here. Have a breakfast sandwich or authentic pastry, and a coffee drink prepared with care out of a real cup! read more

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Would not recommend it. I was staying at the hotel next door and thought I'd walk in because it looked good. I got the vegetarian quiche and a cup of black coffee. Coffee was meh and the quiche was worse. They served it with a pickle and an orange . The place fails at the most basic level. Orange construction cones immediately when you walk through the door, holes in the ceiling, and I heard this loud incessant beeping behind the counter the entire time I was there. Really annoying. So basically the food was poor and the ambiance was terrible. Staff were friendly. I'm on the hunt for a better coffee shop. read more

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My friend and I were craving some baguettes after watching a show based on a story set in paris, so we stopped by! So many items to choose from! Was looking for a dessert and wasn't expecting to actually buy a baguette (lol), but they had a fresh batch that just came out so we bought it!! It was very soft but chewy and perfect as a snack with some butter! It was also very delicious as is. I also got a pistachio mousse, and it was yummy too! read more

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Moldy bread. That's what I found sitting right on the counter at Bijan Bakery & Café in San Jose. Absolutely disgusting. I decided to give this place a second chance after a bad experience before -- big mistake. The refrigerated cases were fogged up and dripping with moisture, which screams refrigeration problems and potential bacteria and mold growth. Not something you ever want to see where food is stored. I grabbed what looked like a wrapped iced cookie -- turns out it wasn't sealed, tasted stale, and was so hard it could break a tooth. One bite and threw that away. Then I spotted the "fresh" sweet bread with visible mold all over the bottom. At this point, it's beyond disappointing -- it's a health hazard. I have no idea how this place is still open. Someone from the health department really needs to take a look. read more

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My wife and I used to frequent their other Bijan Bakery & Cafe location off of Saratoga Ave & Kiely Blvd (closed down). But we've come here a few times over the years to get some cookies, pastries, or dessert. They are known for their Princess Cake. Inside and outside dining available. Its a very casual place. Overall, 3.5 stars but rounding up because we got our wedding cake from them many moons ago and people still remember how tasty each cake flavor was! read more

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We had an amazing cake tasting at Bijan Bakery, and it was truly a memorable experience! Mr. Bijan himself took such wonderful care of us and he's every bit the legend people say he is. The cakes were absolutely delicious, light, moist, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. You can tell every creation is made with passion and decades of expertise. Bijan Bakery is more than just a bakery; it's a beloved part of Silicon Valley specifically in downtown San Jose. I feel so lucky that Mr. Bijan will be baking my milestone birthday cake! Highly recommend to anyone who wants the very best. read more

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Wow! What a marvelous selection of bakery goods! Indoor and outdoor seating. Service is professional and friendly. Situated on a promenade with lots of foot traffic and some musicians to add to the atmosphere. If you value culture this is a place to go. read more

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This used to be one of my favorite bakeries for cookies (many moons ago), and on a good day it still is. Unfortunately, it's not always consistent or it feels like the cookies have sat out for days. My favorite cookies are the almond cookies and tea cookies. The almond cookies used to have a "macaron" texture being soft and slightly chewy on the on the inside. However, the last couples times that I've had it, it's been more crispy than chewy. I'm not sure if it's just old cookies or maybe they overbaked it, but it's not consistent. If I'm in the area though, then I would grab a ham & cheese croissant too. Their croissants are so flakey and tasty! Oh also, if you can avoid it, don't come during the holidays. It's SO busy. You have to take a number to even order, and I the wait can take 45 minutes before you can order anything. read more

We went late in the evening on our way to go see a show at the Performing Arts Center. I ordered the tiramisu and while it was a decent cake, it was not tiramisu (it was a white cake with a buttercream frosting that had cocoa powder on it. No marscapone, no coffee flavor). It was good, but a let down based on expectations when you hear tiramisu. read more

The creampuff is so overpriced and delicious I don't know what to say I need another one read more

We popped in here one night while walking Christmas in the Park. baked goods are fantastic. we got the sugar free pistachio mousse, an almond cookie (loveeee the texture of this one), and another cookie I cannot remember. each item was fantastic. read more

I should have taken pictures! The pastries were very fresh, perfectly flakey croissants and the almond croissant was just sweet enough. I'm glad I got up early to head down before a meeting. Great downtown location and reasonable prices. Even thought it was a busy morning, the service was quick and efficient. read more

Bathrooms were disgusting. I couldn't capture the smell in the picture. Both macrons tasted like they'd been left in the refrigerator, uncovered for several days. Con panna was not a true con panna; it was more like a coffee with an abundance of whipped cream. read more

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Great location, just across from Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Wasn't much crowded on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of pastries to choose from. But most felt mediocre. read more

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It is a hidden gem at the Bay Area. It is amazing place when you can have a European style food experience with high exquisite desserts options combined with good variety on sandwiches , fresh squeezed orange juice and finish up with a broad selection of coffee ! You won't be disappointed read more

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Absolutely stunning desserts and so delicious-I just ordered for a corporate event and everyone was so impressed with not only the presentation but how delicious everything was. Cannot recommend highly enough! read more

They have delicious mango mousse, guava mousse, passionfruit mousse and yule log cakes during the holidays! It's a great place if you're hanging at Christmas in the park in San Jose. Must visit! They have lots of seating and some sandwiches too. read more

Take a stroll down Paseo de San Antonio and stop by Bijan Bakery right before the historial table art installation. The bakery has many selections of delicious baked sweet goods. I don't think it's possible to just select one, hence why I left with a whole big box in a cute bag! The staff is friendly and welcoming. I didn't feel rushed to order. The location has a very chill ambience with indoor/ outdoor seating. Lots of big windows to see outside and it's also quiet enough to study or get some work done. Would definitely return! read more

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I recently revisited Bijan Bakery after nearly a decade and tried their mango, chocolate, and pistachio mousse pastries. I also ordered a lemon tart which was not the best I had had. While the pastries were tasty, I've found other Bay Area bakeries offer better pastries at more competitive prices. read more

I love the cakes here, made so elegantly and you can taste the freshness. I've never had a dry cake or anything, they always seem to have been made that morning or something. I like the service, the staff is always nice and they will take the time to write on your cake or take orders for them. The bakery could use some renovating, I think it's very dark and the wooden case to showcase could be upgraded. I think they are very overpriced for what you get. I wish they had their prices be a little more reasonable, but in order to have some of these cakes, they're the only ones I know in the area that make cakes like this. I got the chocolate hazelnut cake for my mom and she loved it. read more

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I have heard great things about this bakery but unfortunately the chocolate chip cookie I ordered tasted a bit stale. The sweet baguette was reasonably okay but again had a weird after taste. The croissants were really great. Light and buttery. We ordered the ham & cheese, Blueberry cheese, & cream cheese. Although they didn't offer to warm it up it was still quite tasty. They had big selection of cakes, cookies, & other treats! The service was okay. The interior takes you back to what bakeries that had full case of pastries and so hard to choose from. Maybe it was an off day but I do hope they look over the quality of their pastries vs quantity. read more

Perfectly located by our hotel and conveniently located in downtown San Jose. I needed a cake for a friends birthday, so it was wonderful to just walk outside of your hotel and grab a cake for the occasion. I was slightly surprised that a small cake was 50 bucks, but considering California prices and the location I figured it's fine. The cake was going to be a surprise on an airplane because we're pilots and flight attendants, and we were going to wish a flight attendant happy birthday during flight. We don't travel with too many utensils so I asked them if the cake came with the cake cutter and they told me no. That was also a little bit of a surprise because usually when you purchase a cake they provide you one of those cheap cake cutters. We were going to share the cake with the Crew and maybe even some of the passengers and I asked for some forks and spoons and they told me that there was an extra charge. I've worked in the food and restaurant industry for many years, and I completely understand that each napkin and each toothpick in a restaurant setting adds to the cost and rent prices are astronomical right now, but if the price of couple of forks and spoons is not added into a $50 tiny cake that tasted somewhat mediocre and not anything spectacular was - so disappointing and while I was going to tell all of our flight attendants and crews on our social pages to visit this bakery because of their proximity, I'm telling everybody to avoid this business because if they can't provide you with couple of spoons and forks when you purchase a $50 cake - that is not a place where I'm going to leave my business or return to. Additionally, when I asked them for a bag to carry the cake, they gave me a tiny plastic bag, and if you know how a cake comes, it comes in a square box with sharp edges, which would rip a plastic bag instantly, and the fact that they don't have sturdy paper bags to carry out their cake cakes is another reason why I would not return. Service was painfully slow, and there were many people in line and only one woman helping them and leaving the register all the time to make sandwiches or prepare other items while other customers waited in line wondering if there's anyone on the premises. Very disappointing experience. read more

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I'm unsure why they got bad rating? I went to this place years ago and would love to come back because I absolutely love their princess cake. We bought coffee cake and biscotti on top of princess cake slice and I love everyone of them. They have nice seating area and they're pretty quiet so it's perfect place to work or study. The service was ok, the person assisted us very nicely without any issue. The only downside is finding parking. It's so hard to find good parking that we had to circle a couple of times during rush hour. read more

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Came back after a few years and unfortunately the quality has severely declined. Had only a few cookies and all tasted stale with weird aftertastes. Knew better to spend only a few bucks. The shop also doesn't seem as clean as before. Only star is for the sweet guy at the counter. In the past, the young workers were all clueless and irritating. read more

This is my go to spot for a little post dinner dessert. They have the best cakes! The mango mousse and pistachio mousse is SO good. My family and I love ordering one of their mousse's and enjoying it after dinner. It has the perfect touch of sweetness without being overwhelmingly sweet. They sell them by the slice then have two other options for a full sized cake. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Solid bakery/cafe that serves a nice variety of baked goods. We only had an assortment of croissants and pastries here: almond croissants, a mushroom and cheese croissant, and a raspberry pastry. All were solid - not best in class, but very solid and enjoyable. The prices, for the area, are pretty typical. Getting through the line can be a little unpredictable time wise when they're busy as DoorDash orders seem to trump in store customers to some degree. But when it's not busy you can get in and out pretty quickly. Didn't try any coffee drinks. We also just did take out, though you could eat there or outside and it looks to have a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy your food. So a little surprised why the ratings are as low as they are, but this is a solid 4-4.5 level place to me. read more

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Love the location of this place! The outdoor seating area provides ample space and a nice view of the city. Ordering was a bit chaotic as you are supposed to choose a number but there's not clear signage to say that so if you aren't a regular customer it can be confusing. The staff were very helpful though and provided quick service. The cheese and mushroom croissant is delicious! I also enjoyed the vanilla latte. I would love to try one of their cakes; if they taste as good as they look it might be sinful! read more

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Hard to do business I get it, but I ordered a fresh cake for my daughter's bday. This cake was a day old. I can tell. Fail. It had a soggy icyness to the cake texture. The mousse was not as smooth as previous years. Now I know. It's expensive now to buy these cakes. So for a special occasions, you are looking forward to the freshness of a whole cake. Not here though. read more

I had been here 9 years ago and it left a huge impression that I made a point to come back when in San José. Unfortunately it wasnt the same. Walking in, it didn't look nice and clean. The pastry display looked unclean. The coffee was very bland. My quiché was soggy read more

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Placed an order for many items with friends during the afternoon. All was well except the Napoleon pastry had spoiled, was hard and stale. Just old I guess. I brought it to the attention of the server and requested a refund and suggested they pull the remaining ones from the display. The server was polite and told me he would get the manager after taking the Napoleon pastry from me. Then he said the manager was not on site and I could phone the manager. So I did and no one answered the call. I suggested we all knew what the problem was and a simple solution was to refund the cost of the spoiled pastry but the server advised he was unable to do it without manager approval. I thanked him for trying and said this situation deserved a review and since it wasn't being resolved in a common sense way I would write a review to share my negative experience with other customers. He agreed it was the only recourse I had and we departed on good terms. Based on my experience I would not recommend Bijan Bakery to my friends...only my enemies read more

Bijan Bakery & Cafe - Napoleons at bottom left look pretty but don't live up to the over 300 tradition of this wonderful pastry. - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

I really enjoyed the desserts! we tried the raspberry cheesecake, mango cake, pecan pie and their chocolate cake and all we're very delicious! read more

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I have been to a lot of bakeries all over US & And some out countries out of the states!!! This was my first time here at the Bijan Bakery Of San Jose Ca... What I like the most in what I ate was the Italian Sourdough Bread Sandwich!!! Which was really Delizioso if your from out of town like me and visiting San Jose Ca try going to the Bijan... The Bijan Bakery maybe pricey but who cares how often do you get to come here!!! read more

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My SO wanted to check out some cafes so we decided to grab an almond croissant and a chocolate croissant. The food was pretty decent and they have a wide selection of pastries and drinks available~ Parking is hard to find in this area and be sure to grab a number when you first arrive! read more

We love Bijan Bakery but every time I come here it's another reason to not come back. I stopped by this morning and this Christmas tree cookie caught my eye. There was no price and when it was rung up it was $6.99! When I asked if that was right I was told it was because of the icing. The cookie was stale, not good, and no one wanted to finish it. While we love their princess cakes, this might have been the end of Bijan for us for at least a bit! read more

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I'm glad a friend of mine reccomended this place, as I'm a huge fan of European cakes and pastry. Its a great place with delicious cakes, very wide variety and worth the money! Be ready to wait for a bit but you'll enjoy it for sure . It's cozy and nice inside, with some tables available to eat at The service is fast and the hours they are open are long, which is really great read more

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