First time trying drinks from here and it was amazing. I have been eyeing it as I have recently moved to the area, but have never found the time to stop by. It's in the plaza right next to Ross and there's a lot of parking. The atmosphere is very cute right now. They have fall decor and seasonal drinks. I ordered online and the person I spoke with, was very kind as they called to ensure that my drink was made correctly. I ordered sugar-free syrups for my iced dirty chai. The sugar-free vanilla option was amazing. Very amazing café and service will definitely return. My drink was ready as soon as I got there. **dogs not allowed! read more

Caffe Mercato - Cafes Near Me - Menifee, California

Unsuspecting charm. It's a beautiful place with a nice little patio and lobby. The coffee and Danish are serious here, with small plate entrees and hand helds make for a great size menu. Service is adiquite with 4 employees and nary the frenzy of a national coffee brand down the road. On that note there is no drive through but its worth the stop especially if you can sit and linger a while. read more

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Cute little place for brunch and coffee! Picked this place to meet up with a family friend. Ordered the avo toast w/egg (already had coffee, so didn't try any there) at the counter inside, then sat outside. There is a water station inside. Ordering was easy and all the staff there were very polite and friendly! Food was good, nothing super special but it was tasty; their menu seems to specialize in sandwiches/paninis but I could be wrong. Setting was chill enough to sit there as cars passed in the semi-busy shopping center. I'll be back if I'm ever back in the area! I don't live in read more

Super cute little cafe with an outdoor patio. Dropped by with my girls and grabbed coffee and sandwiches. I got the breakfast wrap with chorizo and the chocolate oaxaqueno coffee and they were immensely satisfying! Service was also quick and friendly. Def recommend! read more

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I had this place on my to do list for a while now and I finally decided to stop in with a friend for coffee and lunch. It's not a big place but it was busy! The line went by quickly and I saw so many people eating food that looked really good. It was hard to make a choice but I decided on the vintage turkey panini with tomato soup, while my friend ordered the avocado toast. It was a nice day so we sat outside on one of the few tables. It feels cozy sitting outside. They brought our food to our table and checked up on us a few times. The food was really good and my friend liked her coffee as well (she is a purist and got black coffee. Overall great experience and will be back. read more

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Great little morning place to start the day or meet someone. Some indoor and outdoor seating. Nice staff. read more

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I really enjoy the atmosphere at Caffe Mercato!! it's cozy, charming, and has a nice vibe that makes it a great spot to grab a bite. The food is delicious; I had the turkey panini and it was flavorful and perfectly toasted. Definitely a solid choice if you're in the mood for a good sandwich or cafe meal. One thing to keep in mind is that indoor seating is pretty limited, so it can feel a little cramped when it's busy. If you want to sit and enjoy your meal inside, you might need to come early or be prepared to wait. Parking can be a little tricky too. There's some parking right in front, but it fills up quickly. The lot next to Ross is the best bet if you're driving. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Cafe Mercato for the food and atmosphere, just plan ahead for seating and parking! read more

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Always love to stop at a coffee shop out of town. Friendly staff welcomes you in. Ordered what caught my attention. The one that had an outside sign that says toasted marshmallows latte! It was pretty chilly. . Had to get a pastry that looked different... it didn't pair well with my hot latte. Love lemon pastries but this was a little too much lemony taste. read more

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You know the food is good when you didn't stop to take a photo of it for a Yelp review. This spot had some of the best, unique selections for brunch. You want 'breakfast' food? Done. You want pasta for brunch?? Done. We ordered the strawberry toast which was sooo perfect - The bread was warm and perfectly baked and the strawberries were fresh. I'm not a big sweet tooth, so I got the vodka penne pasta which was delicious and served with warm, fresh sourdough. The service was super friendly and quick!! It's a smaller restaurant but they have limited outdoor seating as well. Honestly sad I'm never in Menifee because this spot would quickly become a regular for me! read more

Caffe Mercato - No table numbers - but doggies!! - Cafes Near Me - Menifee, California

Great place to grab breakfast and sit on the patio. Get a coffee too! The patio accepts dogs. read more

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This is such a cute hidden gem coffee shop! So glad this is a great addition to the city of Menifee! Sooo much better than going to a chain coffee shop especially the one on every corner with a green mermaid!!! I had their horchata for iced latte and their guava cheese danish and they were both delicious! They have a cute little set up outside surrounded with pretty flowers and plants. Great place to enjoy your morning coffee on a date with my hubby and also looking forward to coming back with my daughters and friends! The young man that took our order was very friendly and pleasant! Great service! Just wish they stayed open later, other than that loved it! read more

Caffe Mercato - Guava cheese danish & iced horchata latte - Cafes Near Me - Menifee, California

Located in the 'Menifee Town Center' right off the 215 FWY, on Antelope and Newport Roads near Ralph's with plenty of parking. Besides specialty coffee and tea, they serve lemonade, freshly baked pastries, salads, panini sandwiches, and breakfast all day. First visit and I'm obsessed! I tried "La Chata" over ice, which is coffee with milk, horchata, and matcha. My cousin recommended this drink and I'm glad she did. It tasted perfect! I also tried their "Tres Leches" and "Blueberry Poppy Seed Slice", both so delicious. Prices are reasonable. Service was amazing. Shout out to 'Fabian', he was welcoming, friendly, and extremely helpful with the menu. The Café is clean and organized with a cozy atmosphere and patio seating. Overall, I had a great experience here and will definitely return to try other treats. read more

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After a year of visiting Cafe Mercato, I'm so happy to see how popular it's become. I've now tried most of the well-known cafés in the area, and this one is still in my top favorites. I've even featured them on my TikTok because their coffee is often perfectly brewed. It's one of my go-to spots when friends visit--I always bring them here for coffee and food because it's such a cozy and delicious place to relax. My personal favorites are the Mazapán Frappé, the horchata, and the iced chocolate Oaxaqueño. They're all so good and feel unique compared to typical café drinks. I'll be honest--occasionally the coffee frappés can be a little inconsistent (sometimes more ice means a slightly watered-down flavor), but this doesn't happen often, and I definitely have my favorite barista who always gets it just right. As for the food, I've tried quite a few items and the Bella Panini with the tomato soup is AMAZING. Seriously--the tomato soup is fire. I used to be someone who didn't like tomato soup at all, but theirs completely changed my mind. It's not overly creamy and it's seasoned in a way that makes it less acidic and really flavorful. (Edit : Tomato soup had no flavor today April 20th hopefully just a hiccup ) Their pastries are also very good! The danishes are buttery and soft and always taste fresh. Honestly, if you're still going to Starbucks or Coffee Bean instead of trying Cafe Mercato, you're missing out. The only thing I'd love to see added is a rewards system and possibly an online drive-up ordering option--I think they'd benefit a lot from both. read more

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I'm so proud of this little place. Since the first time I tried it all the way too today it has grown into a great business with a wonderful caffe atmosphere. It's always full of patrons. The service is so kind and mature for usually being a young staff, they give me hope! I've been obsessed with the chorizo and papa sandwich paired with an iced azteca. I can't leave without an assortment of pastries. Take my word for it I've been in 3 times this week because of this obsession! read more

My family LOVES this little coffee/brunch spot. We've tried a number of drinks and to date my favorites are the Pistachio iced latte and Horchata latte. The pastries are delicious, can't go wrong with the nutty chocolate chip cookie or s'mores bar. The granola parfait is good, and a serving that is shareable for sure. Hubby likes the chorizo breakfast sandwich. Everything is fresh! The service is ALWAYS so good here. The young men working here are polite, professional and friendly. It's currently my favorite local-ish spot. read more

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I'm loving this place! Horchata coffee is so delicious! The pastries are amazing! Staff is wonderful! Place is clean and nice!! I love coming here!! read more

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How did I NOT know this place existed?! I've been on a mission to avoid the "coffee with a side of drive-thru chaos" from big chain spots, and somehow this hidden gem was right here the whole time. (I'm new in the area) Had a little mom + son coffee date at Cafe Mercato and honestly... 10/10 experience. I got a coffee so big it looked like it came with a gym membership, and my son was living his best life with the perfect hot chocolate. Everybody won. The vibe in this place is SO cute and unique, so cozy, artsy, and full of personality. Every table and decoration felt like it had a story. It's the kind of spot where you walk in planning to stay 15 minutes and suddenly it's been an hour and you're emotionally attached to the coffee mug. Absolutely love this little spot and will definitely be a regular. Must try! read more

Caffe Mercato - Mommy + Son Date - Cafes Near Me - Menifee, California

I cannot speak more highly about this establishment!!! Everything is amazing! The food, the staff, the flavors, the quality, the quantity the environment! Worth every penny, every calorie, and every minute. ITS EVERYTHING! I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE LITTLE DETAILS. you can tell they have put so much time energy and effort into everything even the little details! read more

I know you hire young men to work here, but please tell them to work with haste. Waiting 37 minutes for my latte is actually ridiculous when it doesn't even taste good and it was $6.80. Tried coming back multiple times here to see if service or drinks would change but it's all mediocre for the price and the vibe/ambiance of the place. That's what you're paying for, the ambiance and vibe. Nothing else read more

Very cute coffee shop/breakfast spot. Their breakfast sammy is very yummy. I don't drink coffee so I cant comment on the coffee but it looks delicious. They also have delicious lunch menu items and pastries. The cookies are delicious and very soft. Def recommend for a nice Sunday treat! read more

First time trying this place and was pleasantly surprised. Don't let the interior fool you. The cafe is fairly small inside with limited seating but there were a few tables outside. The food was really good and great portions for the price. We ordered their avocado toast and the mercato chicken panini. I wished the cinnamon roll was more moist and pillow-y. We'd definitely order their savory food items again! The iced pumpkin spiced coffee and strawberry lemonade was ok, not super memorable, but still good. Service was friendly and quick. Overall, a cute little spot for some food and coffee. read more

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I ordered a simple egg bacon and cheese sandwich and I got this beautiful tasty fancy party in my mouth egg bacon and cheese sandwich yummy! Paris bistro in Menifee. And it's huge so I had half for breakfast other half for lunch. The latte in an adorable glass mug. patio dining is very nice, wish it were bigger but the space is limited. Hoping the score a spot in our new shopping area here at heritage lake. read more

Caffe Mercato - Cafes Near Me - Menifee, California

We had breakfast at Café Mercado in Menifee, and while the meal was just okay, we also ordered a cinnamon bun to go. Unfortunately, it was so dry that it crumbled apart. I called to let them know, but the employee told me there was nothing he could do. When I asked to speak with the manager, I was told he did not want to speak with me. Very disappointing experience -- poor customer service and zero effort toward customer satisfaction. I do not recommend this place. The frosting on the made it deceiving. read more

Caffe Mercato - Extra dry cinnamon bun - Cafes Near Me - Menifee, California

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Omg I love the small cafe vibes! Great coffee and food. Only recommendation is more seating but that's just because the restaurant is small.

I'd like to give them 10 stars! The food is amazing! Homemade pastries are delicious and the avocado toast is heaven. Really good jazz playing, I feel like I'm in Greenwich Village. I'm in love! read more

We ordered ube cannoli, rosemary muffin, danish, turkey panini, carrot soup, strawberry matcha and horchata latte! Everything tasted so delicious with homemade notes. My favorite was the ube cannoli! The turkey panini was good! The carrot soup was yummy. The young guy at register was super friendly! Highly recommend! read more

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I dined here for the first time today and absolutely loved it! The interior of the restaurant is really cozy and homey. I love the casual and chic cafe vibes. I also really appreciated the service here, the staff were all very sweet and I love how they interact with each and every customer in such a kind way. I ordered the Mercado chicken panini as my main, with a side of carrot soup. It was so yummy and flavorful, with the perfect balance of ingredients! I am absolutely in love with the bread that they used for the sandwich. I definitely would love to come back and try their other items, including their salads and pastas. read more

Food was great. My husband got the chorizo sammy and I got the breakfast one. However, our drinks came after we finished our meal so service was slow even though it wasn't busy. Horchata latte is 10/10, pistachio latte tasted like nothing 4/10. Overall, cute place with good food and decent coffee. read more

Decided to try this spot with my wife , we had the oaxacan sandwich with chorizo , a big serving with a jalapeno on the side ,came with queso fresco quesillo lettuce beans strings of chicken, it was amazing, the wife tried turkey panini and it didn't disappoint, turkey avocado cheese roasted peppers arugula , and also was amazing for the drinks we had iced mazapan and the flavor was really good and not to sugary, the wife had a pistachio white latte and also said it was good and not to strong, we ended with a scone pistachio flavor and it was delicious and soft with a lot of flavor. Will definitely come back!!! Really nice decor and coffee shop / restaurant read more

The first place I got to check out in the menifee area. My friend had recommended this place so we went and I tried a few different pastries. The service was so sweet and accommodating but in a genuine and gentle way. They have a quaint setup indoor and outdoor so it was nice to enjoy our hot and cold foods outside. We ordered freshly blended and squeezed strawberry lemonade and strawberry banana smoothie. I loved the fact that it tasted like fresh fruit not just syrup mixed with milk or water. The smoothie had a more banana flavor in case you're wondering. I loved it. For mains my friend got a vodka pasta dish and I got the mercato panini. Both were an excellent balance of flavors nothing too salty or overwhelming. I loved the little panini grilled breadsticks she got with her pasta. Made for a good dipping in the sauce. I absolutely loved the tomato soup my panini came with. I've never had the soup and sandwich combo before and I liked the texture of the tomato soup in that it had no chunks and was smooth. Their portions are super generous for the price as well. Lastly for dessert we tried their tiramisu and 2 shortbread sandwich cookies. I forgot the official name for them but one had a caramel and coconut filling and the other was pistachio. Both were amazing. And the tiramisu was a giant slab. Metal spoons made it yummier I swear. Would love this as a go to place post school meal :) i'll be returning to try out other menu. read more

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Such a cute little spot. Good drink options, they offer good value combos with panini and drinks. I

Absolutely love Café Mercado! Every single visit has been amazing -- I'm never disappointed. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care, and the drinks are just as delicious and perfectly crafted. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. The café itself is cute, cozy, and beautifully decorated, making it such a pleasant place to sit and enjoy a meal. Their pastries are not only gorgeous but taste just as good as they look! Everything from the food to the drinks to the atmosphere is top-notch. Highly recommend this hidden gem if you're looking for great vibes and even better food! read more

Caffe Mercato - New menu for December !! Yum !! - Cafes Near Me - Menifee, California

This typically starts as a coffee hunt and this was no different. Of course it was lunch time so that led to more. This little shop was a pleasant find. Business partner selected the Mercato chicken panini with carrot soup. She had the vintage turkey pannini not spicy, mine Italian club. Enjoy being able to taste the ingredients and the combination works well in their sandwiches. We all enjoyed the food and service attentive. The iced Americano another highlight with a nice dark roasted coffee for her. For this great meal find we treated our business associate to one of their chocolate brownies. We are not in this area yet we'd like to come back for more of their tasty eats. Thanks Caffe Mercato for a great meal experience! read more

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The coffee is decent. The guy in the cashier was very polite and very helpful but the lady making the coffee in the back was snotty. We asked for an extra pump of syrup because one of the coffee's didn't have much flavor. She mumbled to the guy all mad "cobramos por eso" my wife offered to pay but again the cashier guy told us not to worry about it. This being said. Lady whoever you are, have some manners and tell him after not in front of the customer or just let the customer know instead of mumbling it in Spanish. Won't be going back just for this reason. Cashier guy, keep being a King you'll get places like that. read more

I have not been there in months. I used to order my drinks online with an average of 15-25 minutes early and 80% of the time drinks weren't ready...I loved this place, but I feel the owners weren't very caring of their regulars. I would go easily 2 times a week. Being a regular I thought the owner would be happy to have a regular come, bring students but that didn't happen. I would get my late drinks with no im sorry, we apologize...I was told one time to order earlier. I didnt realize ordering around 710am was too late for a 730-745 pick up. As a small local business I felt the owner could have been nicer to her regulars. I could tell she just didn't care. They do take a long time which is why I took advantage of online ordering. They also have a minimum on ordering so I would have to order more just to online order. I miss going there, but didn't appreciate the owners lack of business relationships with customers and their community. :( Happy yelping mis amigos read more

This is a hole in the wall! They are very clearly proud to be a small business owner in Menifee. I love the ambiance they have created here. I have gone there a few times to work on my laptop. Their food is great there and the portion size for a coffee shop is also great! I plan to work here over working at a starbucks more. read more

My family and I came here before heading out for our roadtrip and it was the best spot to do so! Everything was amazing hands down, but their tiramisu was amazing! Definitely will be back! read more

Caffe Mercato - Tiramisu 10/10!! - Cafes Near Me - Menifee, California

So far so good! Good drinks. I enjoyed the panini bagel w/ cream cheese. So don't go. (Haha). Solid spot.

I love this place, i come here almost every week! Best breakfast place in town. I love their sandwiches and coffees! All their crew are welcoming and friendly! read more

I just found this place and WOW. Coffee and desserts are amazing!! We haven't tried breakfast yet but will be back.