baristas are very sweet and patient! the scones are delicious, and i love their seasonal drinks! the cafe is perfect for studying or catching up with a friend, with a quiet buzz of chatter around. the decor is adorable but not over the top as well :) read more

Very good coffee...it's not acidic and has a smooth finish. I will definitely come back!

I'm glad they've moved into the old Starbucks location by the theater. Merced needs great coffee. No fraps are offered here, which I appreciate. It's lovely to watch the coffee in your cup being roasted in house. There weren't many laptop users when I went on Sunday morning, so suffice to say, this place isn't Starbucks, so if you don't actually enjoy the taste of coffee, you might be at the wrong spot. The staff is courteous, and there is also a limited amount of baked good to purchase. read more

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It was my first time here and I had told the girl I wanted to try something my friend had before at this place and it was a latte with design. She stated it is just a design that's all she was not in a good mood and when my coffee was ready she left it at the pick up station and I heard when she set it hard like she didn't care about the customers. My design ended up horrible. read more

Coming from Los Baños, there's not much of a choice you have for coffee except for your typical Starbucks brew. When my friend came to visit me from the Clovis area, I decided that we both try out this place since it's fairly new & local. After reading the previous reviews, I learned that this location used to be a Starbucks. Once we found free street parking, we walked only a short distance to arrive at a quaint and beautifully minimalistic style café. To make things short: *The baristas there welcomed us warmly & treated us kindly *The rose latté (which I learned used to be a special for Valentine's Day only) I had & the mocha latté my friend had were absolutely divine & reminded me of just how unique a local coffee shop is in comparison to coffee chain tastes *The interior was clean & organized, with beautiful black/white thematic design *They have their own roasts! It looks like an ideal place to study (lucky local college students!), meet up with friends, or take a breather and treat yourself. Did I mention their latté art is so cute? read more

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ASIP is definitely the most hip coffee shop in Merced!! Nice vibe and stylish decor! Most importantly, the espresso here is amazing! The Mocha and Latte I ordered are delicious!! They have some top notch coffee beans and they even roast their own beans. Took two bags of their ground beans with me. They are the best!! If you are into high quality coffee, this would be your go-to cafe in Merced. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Great service. Good ambience. Limited menu but that's by their design, to which was explained to me by their staff. Good to see local businesses coming and thriving. Constantly see this place packed. My recommendation? The Mexican Mocha. If you're looking for an artwork on your latte, this is the place. read more

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When I read from the review that this place serves "acidic coffee" or that there aren't a lot of selection here, I knew that this is where I wanna get my next cup of latte. I love that I don't have to worry about unicorn flavored drinks, I like that they make the coffee strong, just like my man! read more

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I have never had a drink I didn't like. The staff are great, coffee beans perfect, and atmosphere soothing. Love them!

Second time here and just passing through Merced. When we walked in the girl working was sitting on the counter with her shoes while on her phone. They were really slow but I found this off putting. I work at a coffee shop and I would never dream of putting my shoes on the counter. That's for sure a health code violation! And the employee was just a bit unwelcoming. But I order the California Persian iced tea, it's extremely delicious and refreshing unsweetened! I also order the rosé latte iced because I had a long drive home. It's pretty good but I liked the tea better. I love to support local coffee and I truly enjoy this place but I really don't want to order food or anything I consume where it's going to come in contact with anything this employee has stepped on. Shoes are filthy and they shouldn't be on a good service counter. I would give this one star but their beverage quality is good. Whoever's the owner or the manager of this location, you should fix this as soon as possible! Pretty gross!!! read more

My first time going the service was great, they made some good recommendations and the coffee tasted great. Also tried the coffee muffin which my husband and I both enjoyed! read more

I came here with my 4 year old niece and we both enjoyed our time here. I ordered a brownie for her and a mocha for me, both were delicious. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be back here more often, love supporting local businesses. Also great place to take picture of your coffee if you're into that :) ! read more

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took too long, 15 minutes to make a drip coffee, made some other lady's before mine, was late to a work meeting. coffee good tho that is a plus. read more

Great coffee, good vibes. The cutest little minimalist coffee shop I would say in the whole Central Valley. Their coffee is good, and the service is nice. On the pricier side, but I feel you pay for quality here. read more

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Coffee is Amazon (campfire, Mexican hot chocolate and marshmallow latte I think is the name of what I have tried.) SUPER UNDERSTAFFED AND ONLY OPEN MORNINGS read more

Great little coffee shop. Friendly and comfortable space and outside seating as well! Their hot tea set up is really special

Stopped in a couple of times back in feb/march so this is backdating a little. Place has a solid feel, the staff were helpful, and they've got a good selection of tea (if a little expensive). Good addition to main street, for sure. read more

I love the Mexicana mocha. So sweet & perfect. I love supporting local businesses. Great service & atmosphere. read more

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My husband and I were downtown running errands and passed by ASIP. There used to be a Starbucks here, so we were surprised to see a new business. We had about 30 minutes to kill before our next stop, so we popped in. I tried one of their loose-leaf black tea blends (I'm ashamed I can not remember the name now, but I know it was a black/green/rose/orange blend), my husband had a Mexican mocha, and we split a croissant. My tea: If you order a "for here" cup, you get a lovely delicate service of a glass teapot and a small (6 oz?) Cup on a wooden tray. The gentleman who took our order recommended I let the tea steep for about 3 minutes before pouring. I got a small cup of oat-milk on the side (their other non-dairy choice is soy). Once the time passed, I took my first sip, and was immediately enveloped by the aroma of rose and orange (I'm normally an Earl Grey drinker, so I loved the pairing), followed by the tang of green and richness of black. The oat milk went very nicely with the cup, softening it a bit without overwhelming it. I got about 4 "little cups" out of the pitcher. I would recommend not letting the pot rest too long, as it started getting rather bitter by the last cup. This blend is meant to be steeped the allotted time and strained. A lovely blend overall, and one is certainly get again. His Mocha: The foam-art was a pretty little feather with a dusting of cocoa at the base. My husband wished for a slightly deeper cup, as his was filled right to the brim, and he was worried about spilling it on the way to our table. He enjoyed the spicy richness of the mocha, and didn't find it too sweet or heavy. The croissant: This little gem was a bit of a surprise. I saw it and it's friends in the display and started drooling a tiny bit. I'm a carb-junkie by nature, and they were just so pretty! The gentleman taking our order informed us they were baked fresh that morning, and I could tell. I love a good croissant with my tea, and figured it would go well with my husband's drink as well, so we ordered one to split. Oh, ho ho.... that's when the magic happened. When we tore into the bread, what greeted us was nothing less than a shining beacon of flaky, crispy layers, and NUTELLA. OMG... it was filled with Nutella! I was expecting a regular old butter croissant, but this was a croissant to the third-degree. Nomnomnom The decor has the look and feel of a typical up-scale, classy, hipster coffeehouse. Lots of white and gray tile (beautiful, btw) with stunning wood and succulent accents. My husband and I loved the wood-slab communal table in the middle of the room, and I'm not going to lie, I wanted to steal one of the stools. They hug your booty like a cozy pair of jeans, and I never felt uncomfortable or had to shift around after sitting for awhile. I dropped my rating to 4-star, rather than 5, for a couple minute reasons. One - while I loved to peaceful and calm vibe of the store (a pleasant change from the rushed and loud feel most Starbucks have nowadays), it was almost too quiet. At one point, we were the only people in the place (other than the manager), and it was kind of awkward. I would have liked some subtle background noise - music, nature sounds, whatever. Two - the aforementioned cup-size issue. It's not a "problem"... just a suggestion to minimize spills and sloshing. Three - with the tea becoming a little bitter after sitting for too long, it would have been nice to have a larger cup to pour into, or at least the ability to remove the leaves from the pot to stop it steeping too long. Overall, a great little local business I'd be happy to support again :) read more

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The coffee is ok, but the service NOT. I did not feel welcomed at all. The man there was not friendly at all along with another woman. They did not bother to greet us, or say absolutely nothing when we left. customer service is crucial. They were just there standing watching their Phones did not even bother to say "have a good day" or a simple thank you. Did not pass the vibe, not coming back. read more

I love visiting ASIP every time I'm in town to visit my parents. I typically order their lattes and have tried several by now. It's made the way I like my coffee, not too sweet or loaded with sugar. Also, the place is beautifully decorated and is a good spot to hangout and read. read more

Amazing service. I live the plant decorations and boho style they have going on. I got the Mexican mocha it's really good highly recommended. My sister got the golden monkey mocha and she didn't like and the employees were very nice and understanding and let us switch out her drink. Definitely coming again. read more

If you are in Merced, CA and want some superior coffee then ASIP is your choice. I had a fantastic double espresso there. It was rich and flavorful with no hint of bitterness or burnt flavors. The crema lasted till I finished my cup. They roast beans daily and keep the equipment spotless. All that effort shows in my great cup of espresso. Highly recommend. read more

Driving through town from the Bay Area to Bass Lake we found this place and on our way back home, we had to stop again. Modern aesthetic, and interesting coffee drink options. We opted for the Matte Black and it was a highly unusual latte with flavors you would not expect to see paired. Much on their menu was intriguing and if we pass through Merced again, we'll be back to try something else. read more

Staff was great. Loved the atmosphere and the indoor seating was right by the window which was prime for natural light and people watching. Outdoor seating was perfect and they even had food and water for dogs (although our pup didn't utilize it). I ordered a latte and it was decent- I thought it was a little much on the milk but that is more of a personal preference. I did appreciate the latte art in my to-go cup! read more

This is an excellent millennial/hipster coffee shop. These guys/gals really know what they're doing. The pour -over, Chinese single origin coffee I had was perfectly executed. It wasn't over extracted. The flavor was very robust and the barista did a fantastic job of bringing out the flavor profile of the coffee, every coffee snob's dream. Definitely worth stopping at if you are driving through Merced on the 99. The ambience and decor a very modern. Great place to study. read more

Great LOCAL coffee spot, people that work there know their stuff. Great coffee. They also have live music some nights. Great place to have a cup of Joe. read more

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Excellent gourmet coffee store. Love it. Unfortunately they don't offer coconut milk, but they offer oat milk which tasted much Better than soy or almond milk. Stuff is young and fun. I wish they have comfortable chairs to sit and relax at your lunch. Seats are trendy and nice looking but not really comfortable to sit a little longer. Overall this place is much better than Dunking Donuts and better coffee than Starbucks, but lacks some design and aura feel Starbucks offers. A little more thought and fresh ideas will make this place a star. read more

throw on some headphones - play some cello, order a nice mexican hot chocolate ( or whatever you choose ) and get your study on or just people watch. this is the perfect place to come if you need some simple relaxation or peace. I recently started my emt certification class and it has been extremely stressful; but the environment in asip is so welcoming and gives a real homey feel - that stress has almost completely disappeared. Coming into asip almost like sitting on grandmas porch with some pourage and a nice story book. if anyone can relate. Moral of the story is i'd give asip a 100/10 if i could and i'd definitely recommend to friends and family. read more

I was initially very excited about this place opening in an old Starbucks location. But, I was sorely disappointed in the lack of variety of coffee drinks with only one type of milk, one almond milk and one soy milk. The staff was very friendly, but I can't say the same for the owner. Jeremy was not very personable or interested in his downtown business district! read more

I'm going to preface this review and say that I dislike Starbucks, and believe in supporting local businesses. Currently they're going through a soft opening. So I'm not sure when the hours are, but more information can be found on social media (FB). ASIP Coffee is located right next to the the movie theater in the same location as Starbucks (based on google street view). There's plenty of street parking, and it's located next to several restaurants. The menu is simple, and straight forward you won't see any zombie/unicorn fraps. It's pretty much coffee (cold brew, pour over, drip), espresso drinks, and non-coffee (Chai latte, matcha latte, Mex hot chocolate, and tea). I ordered the cold brew, and it was refreshing (smooth/flavorful). If you're hungry they also carry pastries. I will be back to try the hot drinks, and possibly take some coffee home. read more

Great coffee! What a lovely surprise this place is. Merced finally has good coffee! They have a few sweeter options but not the crazy high sugar drinks you see elsewhere. The coffee isn't bitter due to it being freshly roasted and it's not burnt like most chain coffee shops. Such a great experience! read more

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Asip is a wonderful experience I would highly recommend to all. My son and I Enjoy the great relaxed atmosphere and exceptional staff. I personally enjoy teas, The teas served here are amazing. My son really enjoys the hot chocolate which is served with a panda bear face and paws made of creamer!!!! Too cool! Check it out!!!!!!! read more

First time been to this coffee shop, everything was great, pastries are fresh, coffee is fantastic. They roast coffee on site, the smell is stunning:) definitely come back!! read more

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VERY GOOD. The milk they use here is local and super super delicious! it makes a huge difference and produces a super creamy delicious latter. I prefer this place over Coffee Bandits (another coffee shop in this area). This pace is a bit smaller than Coffee Bandits but better lit! Super bright, clean, and beautiful coffee shop! read more

Merced needs more trendy spots like this. I had a pleasant morning sitting by a window with a darn good latte. I also had the danish sampler- each one was delicious. They have done an amazing job with the design of the place. I'm certain I'll be stopping in each time I'm in Merced! read more

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Been here several times. Merced's first '3rd wave' coffee place. They have the usual gimmicks that can be found at similar places, but they fall short in some areas most importantly the product itself. Their espresso roast needs improvement. It can be bitter at times, and the bitterness comes out even in a cappuccino. But they do foam the milk pretty good. Service can be inconsistent at times as well. Hopefully they improve the drinks and service to justify their premium prices. read more

My fiancé and I have enjoyed their pour over and latte twice so far. First time we enjoyed it, but could have been stronger. Second time around we are very pleased. We tried their pastries which are tasty too. I can see this place keeping its momentum. Would be a good place to get some work done or study. They have outlets throughout. Will be coming here often to enjoy some coffee or tea read more

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Such an aesthetic coffee shop with great coffee and good vibes! Baristas are kind and welcoming and the latte was creamy! Definitely going back to try out the other drinks! It's so nice to see Merced growing :) read more

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Love the atmosphere all the plants make it feel so fresh! Customer service is impeccable and coffe is on point read more

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