A friend heard about the live jazz sessions they hold here so we drove up from Fresno to check it…read moreout this past Saturday. The area & shop were very low key. There was a spacious parking lot next door as well as street parking. We loved the ambiance inside the shop & the strawberry matcha we both ordered was delicious! The staff were very friendly & the jazz session was a great time. People of all ages were present & either vibing to the music, working on their laptops, or chit chatting. 10/10 experience all around, we will definitely be coming back!

Stopped by here on our way to the Bay Area. This is the cutest shop for times you may want to study…read moreor work on some things, the other side of the shop has beautiful art pieces. We got the Golden Money and Honey Lavender Latte, both were really good and the service was great. It's a little bit on a pricey side but was a great treat.

I genuinely kid you not the Golden Monkey Matcha that i had today was probably one of the best…read morematchas i've had in such a long time. Like its a good mix of sweet and distinct flavor that it genuinely makes me want to come back again but sadly im not a local. If you're in the area, you should definitely come to try out the drinks here. Also the guy barista with glasses has some quality music tastes and knows how to make a great matcha

Updated review: recently tried their seasonal drinks: and 5 stars to Cranberry Matcha and Salted…read moreHoney Rosemary latte. Cranberry Matcha is such an interesting and unique flavor. There's good balance of matcha and cranberry taste. Tried it iced, tasted perfect. Salted Honey Rosemary Latte: very interesting and delicious. Came back for seconds on both drinks. Also love their cafe, it's nice and spacious. Great service. Definitely give it a shot.

Ordered their chai!…read more Chai with oat milk. Chai with vanilla and regular milk. Both were great choices! Also ordered their breakfast bagel sandwich. It was one of my favorite bagel sandwich I've tried. Not usually a fan of them but this one changed me!

From the moment you walk into Hola Cafecito you can feel the warmth and something special about…read morethis place that makes you want to come back for another visit, and you haven't even seen the menu yet. I'm visiting in town and someone local recommended this location sharing that it's the BEST COFFEE SPOT in Merced and I now that I've visited, I AGREE! I love visiting local, family owned mom and pop shops on my "adventures" near and far and I use Yelp and Google review to help me when I'm out and about on my journey beyond my local community. Hola Cafecito has the BEST AVOCADO TOAST I've ever had, and I try them at little breakfast coffee houses everywhere I go! I added feta and bacon to my order, but it would have been delicious even without those addons. They have a homemade chili based oil that they drizzle on top of it that is absolutely amazing. I could not decide between any of the drinks b because I wanted to try five of them...so Greg helped me narrow my selection down. I ordered the Cafe Con Leche with the vanilla cream and it was perfect... It was so good.I think I want to take an Iced Dirty Horchata to go! I highly recommend this special little spot on Main Street, anytime you are in the Merced area. I personally think they should open up a second location near UC MERCED because we all know college students need an extra dose of caffeine on those late nights and early mornings. Shout out to the WHOLE CREW working this morning for their intentional hospitality and for taking care of this business as though it was "their own"...Baristas Greg and Lurray, Bobby taking care of the front of the house and supporting at the barista station too... plus YOU CANNOT FORGET Yanet, the kitchen manager and the INCREDIBLE CHEF LETTY for making the best avocado toast in the universe!

Imagine my surprise when the restaurant we ordered from on the road had a Dutch bros directly next…read moreto it with no line. I've been wanting to try Dutch bros for like 5 years now but the closest one I know of is in Vegas and it's out of the way + not what I go to Vegas for. This stop did not disappoint. My coffee was really good and the employees and vibes were just like it's supposed to be. Everyone looked like they were having fun, singing along to the king of California, 2Pac (RIP). I immediately text my friend to tell her & she was so jealous! Can't wait to go back to one again!

The curly hair male employee that handed me my drink was giving weird energy. Refused to throw my…read moreold Dutch bros cup away when the day before the kind girly broista had no problem throwing my old Dutch cup away. My drink was a 5/5 until he spoke to me funny and now it tastes funny too. Do better!

Obsessed!! they have the best coffee in Merced with so many fun options. Kinsey is the best and is…read moreso nice. On weekends sometimes the cart is outside of the cycle studio and is totally worth a try!

When my sister went to school in Merced, we always made sure to stop by Papaya Lady whenever we're…read morein town. Since she has graduated, I won't be in town anytime soon, but I highly recommend them for some good Thai and Laotian bites if you're ever in Merced! They have a selection of delicious dishes and I have loved everything that I've tried. My go-to orders are the Papaya Salad and Khao Poon. The papaya salad is a must and the spice level was the perfect amount. The Khao Poon is a coconut curry based noodle soup that is so flavorful. I've also come to really enjoy the Nam Khao (Laotian crispy rice salad), each bite is crunchy and absolutely delish. Your Asian comfort food cravings will definitely be satisfied here. Wishing The Papaya Lady continued success!

I had the Papaya Lady bookmarked for a long time when I finally had the opportunity to try them on…read moremy way home from Merced. Located off on the corner of 16th Street and G (same plaza as Little Caesars), the Papaya Lady is actually tucked away inside a carniceria. The aisles of the market nearly block the counter to this little kitchen. It's the neon sign of "The Papaya Lady" buzzing that guides you to the back. We came in the late afternoon on a Saturday and they were already out of the fried chicken and sticky rice (next time!). We ended up ordering: Papaya Salad (extra spicy) - The little peppers in this gave the dish a nice kick. Super refreshing on a hot day. Nam Khao (crispy rice lettuce wrap with pork skin) - I highly enjoyed this one with all the crunchy textures and flavors. Will 100% get again. Khao Poon (noodle soup) - This broth had a subtle peanut flavor which was delicious. Wished it had more toppings. Nam Vanh (tapioca drink) - My drink seemed to lack the other jellies that I saw in other pictures and only had the lil tapioca balls, sweetener and coconut milk. It felt like it was missing something for sure. The owner is so nice and friendly. I don't know if it's a psychological thing, but every time he acknowledged or spoke to me, he used my name. It just felt automatically more warm and welcoming lol The price per portion is also legit. You get so much for what you pay. Our order kept me and the SO fed for almost 3 days. So nice to have some good Asian food in the Central Valley. Will definitely be back!

We've been here a few times out of convenience. But would much rather drive 10 mins further or just…read morenot get coffee at all. One day my coffee is super dark, so next time I ask for extra creamer. Now it's more milk than coffee. And the matcha is super light and chunky like they don't even bother to mix it. I would understand if it was busy or something but the Starbucks was empty

Friendly store, our mobile order was perfect and efficiently made. The bathroom was clean and the…read moreaccess code was easily given.

This was our must do bucket list while driving down to Fresno, this time with pictures!! Service…read morewas kind and friendly, offered to help when we were at the kiosk and to other customers. The ambiance is super cute and thoughtful! The drinks were hitting they tasted so good. We got the matcha raw coconut, mango tango, and taro. Place got packed after we placed our order -- happy we stopped by!

WHY WE WENT HERE: - post dinner boba…read more THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a plaza off G St and E Yosemite Ave - located in the same plaza as Raley's but closest to Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza and 88 Bao Bao THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - LOVE the Herringbone flooring - white tables and chairs - Chevron Arrow Pride Flag on the wall - ordering kiosk THE MENU: - popular - event drinks - regular - seasonal drinks - slush - premium - specialty drinks - macaroons - cakes - premium (fundraiser) - cakes (fundraiser) - gift cards WHAT I ORDERED: - hojicha tea with light boba THE TASTE: - earthy - refreshing - not too sweet CUSTOMER SERVICE: - minimal since we ordered through the kiosk and retrieved our drinks from the counter when they were ready