BiBi Bakery & Cafe - San Jose, California

M Ne

One of my favorite independent coffee and bakery shops, when I lived in silicon valley. Wake up early on the weekends, and walk from my house to this little coffee and bakery shop. Back then it was called "Bijans". Neighbors and friends would meet and we would talk and enjoy and drink coffees from all around the world. Turkish, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Salvadorian, Brazilian and Kona.
Very little has changed, new owner, Bakery goods with recipes from Europe, the mid-east and the U.S.
On this day we had an eclair, tiramisu and raspberry cheesecake. Our drinks included at least 4 Turkish coffees for me and she had a raspberry ice tea.
The shop can get very busy, but there is a comfortable patio area.

Karthiyayini Chinnaswamy

I had a terrible experience with an expensive Red Velvet cake that I go for my son's Birthday in July'24. After spending $60 on a cake, the cake tasted like garbage. It was stale, the icing on top was as hard as rock, stale and the sponge in the layers seemed hard-pressed for air after being left in the shelves for long. I placed the order 2 days back and they showed absolutely no customer empathy and just wanted to make money by weeding away the throw-away cake. Even the letters on the top of the cake was dried out. It was such a party-spoiler and left a strong distaste for this bakery. We used to be a regular visitor since the time in was Bijan, once it turned out into Bi Bi, the standard started declining and sucks now, not to mention the exorbitant prices which has always been on the higher end. Overall, save yourself some agony and choose better places and better value for the money you spend.

Bekang

Wide selection of desserts. Cakes are not too sweet, and they have options for those with special diet preferences like keto and vegan. If they get too busy, have a little patience to wait til you get served, but staff are nice and trying to accommodate everyone. If you are a self entitled customer, maybe not the right place for you. First come, first serve...of course.

Andy

I ordered a cake with very clear instructions by using examples of the existing cake in the store. I was given a blank cake and when I told them it was to look like another cake on display they rushed the job and handed it to me. This cake was $130 and I expected it to look like something other than something I could have gotten at Safeway...

I called the manager and was brushed off and told to bring it back and have the staff "fix it". I'm never one to complain about anything but this was horrible. I have included pictures for reference of how the decorations and design of the cake should have looked and what I actually received.

Jem Le

Came to know about this bakery via a coworker who brought in a huge mango cake for a party. Visited it today and got their burnt almond cake, Bamieh and Napoleon. They all have rose water in them and the taste is strong. The cream in between the cake layers are light, smooth and have the right amount of sweetness. Will be coming back for their whole cakes!

Chelle T

This is a great place for coffee and sharing your favorite desserts. Our friend could not have sweets so he opted for a Turkish coffee and we chose various treats for the table and take home. The decaf latte was out first, it was great with the raisin cookies (perfectly crisp and chewy at the same time) and pear almond tart (great almond flavor). The Turkish coffee was a fun taste, the coffee grinds at the bottom reminded me of "cowboy coffee." We took home a box of mixed cookies for one household as well as a small fruit tart for another household. There are tables outside and a couple inside to enjoy your treats. Service is friendly and efficient.

Pat Wong

Have to get there early, or all the good stuff will be sold out! The second choice items are still tempting, so extreme self-control is required. Be sure to leave your credit cards home and carry cash per budget!

David Kim

I used to come here often when this place was under the name of Bijan bakery. I noticed this place is now under new ownership and thought they no longer sell the usual goodies anymore. I just visited them last Saturday and they still sell the all the goodies they used to sell under the previous owner. Man their cookies, cakes and other stuffs are so good. You need to try this place!!