This restaurant has been one of our favorite spots for a couple of months and we always had a pleasant experience,but on this occasion we didn't get the best service seemed a bit understaffed because it took longer and their drink machine was down - it happens - but should've been prepped. We got our usual appetizer of spring rolls and they came with this cute heart shaped sauce that we both loved. As for the main course we both decided on new items one was the Pineapple fried rice and the chow mein. The chow mein could've used more seasoning, it was very bland, however, the fried rice did not disappoint. If our service was nicer and fast we definitely would've given a full 5 star review. All in all, this place is a must stop spot in Merced. read more

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Great service, great food! Thank Yelp for another great recommendation! We couldn't wait to wait to eat, thus photo is after we chowed down. Food had great flavors and portion were good. -Thai fried rice: shrimp, calamari, scallops -Pad see ew: sliced beef, fat rice noodles and American broccoli stir fried with a lightly sweet soy sauce. -BBQ beef, large portion, side of cucumbers and rice. Location HIDDEN in backside of business center next to Indonesian grocery store. Plenty of parking. Ambiance read more

Coconut Cafe - Pad see ew, Bbq beef & Thai fried rice. Yes, we ate some b4 photo! - Laotian Near Me - Merced, California

The food is good and consistent. Staff could be friendlier. They open at 10:30. We waited outside for 10 minutes for them to open at 10:40. When she unlocked the door I asked if they did open at 10:30? Her disgruntled response was not welcoming, not accountable, nor friendly. They could stand to do a deep clean in the restuarant, windows, doors etc.. It's too bad because this could be a 5 star with a little cleaning and gracious attitude adjustment. read more

Good food nice employees. Try the hot wings, very tasty. I love that you can choose your spice level 1-10 for many of the selections. Family friendly, no frills, just great food! read more

This restaurant food is so good ! Service is great customer service is awesome food comes out fast hot and delicious. Salt n pepper shrimp, shrimp pad Thai and crispy tofu are some of my faves oh sticky rice with duck sauce read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Merced CA. I always order the basil fried rice with chicken and beef and broccoli. But they have a great menu and deliciously flavored meals. read more

Ate here on a late Monday night, there business hours said they closed at 830 but when we got there at roughly 730 we were told they were closing at 8 so we had to hurry up and order. Was a little taken back but didn't really have too much of an issue with that since I already look at the menu or places before go, so we had a good idea of what we wanted already. We got the Pad Se Ew combo noodles, Combo Thai fried rice, and Shrimp in a blanket. Everything came out nice and fresh and the portions were enough to share with another person. It was also nice that for the noodles they don't put spice in it already, they have sauces on the table for you to make it how ever spicy you want. Everything tasted great! I would love to come back and eat here earlier to really get a better feel for the place. But for them getting ready to close the food was good. read more

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Hey Coconut You one of the first restaurants I went to in Merced that I actually enjoyed. Yeah food diversity and quality in Merced isn't too great I'll admit that. But I really enjoyed your curry esp your duck curry. Several other dishes were good too. It's a long restaurant in shape so little awkward but great if ur looking for some privacy. There is one corner for larger groups tho. Thai and Mexican food rule Merced and you are part of that for sure even tho you are tucked away in the middle of nowhere Glad you are still doing well. read more

Food wasn't all that great. Food was on time as promised. Papaya salad was bland, tasted like water and fish sauce only. Crispy pork belly under salted. Good portion of rice. The Chicken wings were only party wings and not full wings. read more

Coconut Cafe - Crispy pork belly - Laotian Near Me - Merced, California

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Me and my fiancé whenever we crave Thai food we head to Coconut cafe after a good workout at the local gym. Service is quick ambience is moody (in a good way!) and very intimate. Love it here we can't wait to dine in person and try more options. We tend to get the chicken pad Thai and chicken satay skewers. Love the pad Thai because it's not real heavy it's light and keeps us full we can't wait split this and still have leftovers for lunch. 5/5 can't wait to come in and dine and expand our taste buds read more

This place always hits the spot. My go to is the chicken fried rice and veggie egg rolls. The cashier was the nicest asking about my day but I didn't catch her name the service here is always great but today was just a take out day. The ambiance in the restaurant was amazing with music playing and they were packed!! read more

Coconut Cafe - Chicken Fried Rice & Eggrolls - Laotian Near Me - Merced, California

We tried to get a table at Mr pho but it was too long of a wait. I had heard good things about this place. Very clean restaurant. It's definitely more Thai than Vietnamese. My wife really enjoyed the food. I prefer Mr pho. It's definitely worth a try. The service was ok. read more

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I came here for lunch with my mom and sister while visiting the food was really good. The service was nice. The food came relatively fast. I just wish I got my food a little bit more spicier, but it was all very good. read more

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Came here for a late lunch and left feeling so Thai-food satisfied! The SO and I were in Merced for the day and ended up coming to Coconut Cafe about 45 minutes before they closed for siesta. We were seated immediately in a small booth. The inside looked like it was getting ready to turn down for their hour break between lunch and dinner (lights off, only natural light peeking through). There's a very cute flower wall for the aesthetic, but mostly it is very industrial with exposed ceilings and some really cool-looking steampunk-esque sconces dotting the walls. We ordered: Thai coffee - great pick-me-up; creamy and caffeinated as it should be Mango slush - tasted like artificial mango (per the SO) like powdery, we would probably skip this one next time Chicken satay - comes with 4 skewers and peanut sauce - pretty basic Chicken chow mein - SO said this tasted great Priew wahn with chicken - very saucy, would probably order this with a different protein next time Pad thai with chicken - SO loved the taste of this one and wished he had ordered this for himself. I loved the huge portion and that I could add my own amount of spice to it using the spices available at our booth. Roasted duck red curry - super flavorful and had plenty of fatty duck pieces. A tiny bit spicy, but so delicious Everything came out timely and piping hot. Service was basic but the ladies were nice. In the end, Coconut Cafe is definitely on my radar to return! I must try their other dishes! read more

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Best Thai food in Merced! The fried rice was delicious I got it with level 7 spice and it had a nice kick to it. If you like spice make sure to try the chili oil on the table. The spring rolls were also fresh and a good start to the meal. read more

Coconut Cafe - Spring rolls - Laotian Near Me - Merced, California

There was 9 of us. We ordered drunken noodles, panang chicken, crisp tofu, chicken pad Thai, pineapple rice, shrimp pad Thai. The heat was medium but the panang was a little hotter than we expected, but very nice. The noise level was almost nonexistent. Warning: they close at 7:30 p.m. Plenty of parking. We had a great time sharing plates and sharing conversation. read more

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Pad Thai was so good! I got level 4 spicy and half way through it got spicy for me. It's probably a mild spicy I don't handle spice all that well but I still enjoyed my food. Definitely going back!!! read more

Coconut Cafe - Chicken pad Thai spicy level 4 - Laotian Near Me - Merced, California

The food was so good I cannot even describe it. I got the pad see ew and cannot rate it higher. Service was excellent and they were very friendly and helpful even when full. Ambiance had nice music and it was not very loud within the restaurant with all the people. read more

Coconut Cafe - Pad See Ew - Laotian Near Me - Merced, California

Food and service were excellent. We will definitely be back soon. Pho was delicious and the spice levels on other food were perfect for my family. read more

The quality of food here is top notch! Located at the corner of Highway 59 and Buena Vista, this restaurant might be a little weird to get to for your first time. However, there's plenty of parking available and the restaurant is a long row of booths and comfy seating. My mom loves the pho broth here because it isn't overly salty like some of the other local restaurants, and it doesn't make you feel bloated. There's also a lot of protein served with the noodles. My usual go-to dishes are the Green Curry and Yum Neau (Beef Salad). Both are absolutely delicious and I'd recommend the green curry if you want something heavier and savory, and the beef salad if you want something light and crisp. Additionally, this is the only Thai restaurant in Merced to offer crispy pork belly! It's absolutely delicious and the dipping sauce works so well with the fatty taste of the pork. It's the one dish I HAVE to order every time I eat here. The only thing preventing this place from getting 5-stars from me is that the kitchen is sometimes a little slow to get food out. The servers are attentive but it's not their job to get the food cooked faster. I think if the restaurant nails that down and gets the flow in the kitchen to be a bit smoother and quicker, then they'd have a top spot among the many Thai restaurants in Merced! read more

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Atmosphere: It can be difficult finding this place, but once you drive around inside this plaza, the cafe is right at the corner of their building. Inside is pretty tight. I'm not a fan of the booth seats, but they have booth seats all lined up on the left side of the restaurant. There is no real vibe here. It's just a restaurant that serves Thai food. Customer service: Fast and attentive to all their guests. They were fast. Food: Their menu is pretty limited, but their food is pretty solid. Spring rolls only consists of chicken, shrimp or both. I wish they had pork too. Pad see ew and curries were good. They weren't drenched in oil which I appreciate! Overall: I would definitely go again to sample their other food options. read more

I visited this restaurant before while visiting Merced, previously I tried their curry which was pretty good, This time around, I decided to go for their BBQ chicken, which the menu described w/ side of rice and "side salad". To say the least , I was quite disappointed. (Side salad was literally a slice of cucumber cut into 4 pieces) The chicken was not seasoned and to make things worse it tasted as it had just came right out of the fridge, and quickly heated up. The fridge taste on the chicken was disturbing and left me feeling quite unpleasant... I tried to add the chili sauce to cover the taste and there was a hair in the sauce . Ugh. read more

Coconut Cafe - "side salad" = 4 pieces of cucumber Honestly had me cracking up trying to decipher the meaning of a salad - Laotian Near Me - Merced, California

Pho and egg rolls and chow mein and boba are great I wish they sold more boba that would be nice for drinks as a option but I did not see that on the menu u only on yelp or reviews but they are great read more

Coconut Cafe - Pork egg rolls - Laotian Near Me - Merced, California

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I am a visitor to Merced. The first time I went to this restaurant two and half year ago. I feel it is the best Thai food I have been to. The pepper salt shrimp was so good and crispy. The curry was good taste. I went there recently again at noon time on December 20. The food quality is no longer the same. The shrimp is not fresh as it tastes too soft. Next time when I visit Merced again, likely I will try a different thai restaurant. read more

Second time I ordered the Pork Pad Thai. Holy, the flavor is so RICH, I can taste the sweetness of the peanut butter however it is not overdone like the other pad Thai I've tasted before. It's simply a noticeable hint to add on top of the other flavors that's present in the dish. The noodle is soft and juicy, the flavor is rich from start to finish, the meat is tender and the texture of the meat compliments the noodles. Both meals are 4.5/5 easily if not 5/5. The staff are nice as well, the waiting time isn't long for the food either read more

Food comes out inconsistent it wasn't even that busy. If you want to wait 5-10 minutes for each dish to come out this is the place to come

It was my birthday dinner. It was SO good. Party of 5. We had spring rolls for appetizer. I ordered the duck curry, 2 orders of pork pad tai. (1 to go) pork fried rice and chicken wings and a big bowl of pho. Not sure which one but everybody enjoyed their food. The duck curry was awesome, such good flavor. My mouth and tummy are happy! I usually order pork belly to go, it's always good but never sat down with family or tried other dishes. Our waitress was great, friendly, explained a few menu items for us. She was polite and prompt. Brought us boxes and bags for leftovers. Plate size was great only chicken wing boy finished his food. Everybody else has lunch for tomorrow! read more

Coconut Cafe - Duck curry - Laotian Near Me - Merced, California

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Great food, customer service is good. Always fresh. Love the shrimp in a blanket their fried rice is good and the ribs

Food was super good the pad Thai with shrimp was my favorite entry and the milk tea was yummy

Very nice staff very welcoming Food tastes fresh and hot the pho is very good They have a nice floral backdrop which add some color read more

I ordered one large fried pork belly tray by phone 4 weeks prior. They forgot my order so I waited 40 minutes. When I received my order, they added more fried pork belly to accommodate for my wait time which was great customer service. The restaurant seemed somewhat new. It's small when entering but the restaurant extends to further back. While waiting, the inside was nice and clean. The parking lots is decent size. The pork belly was crunchy, especially the skin. Quality was great and hot/fresh. Will order again but will call in advance to make sure it's ready in time. read more

My mom wanted to try pho for the first time and we ended up getting a ton of stuff to try and take home. Everything was hot and super flavorful and fresh! Service was fast and the place was clean. So glad we came here! read more

Coconut Cafe - Chicken satay, beef & meatball pho, orange chicken, B&M pho, lad na, beef chow mein, egg rolls - Laotian Near Me - Merced, California

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Excellent service. Best we received in a very long time. Food is fresh and so good. Can't say enough positive things about this restaurant. It's a MUST TRY read more

My husband and I looove coming here when we are craving delicious Thai food. Their food is flavored and seasoned SO well. We always order the Tom Kha chicken, pad wood sen pork and some type of curry. My favorite is the Panang curry chicken but we have had the ka ree yellow curry and really recommend it. We have tried other foods and you really can't go wrong. Their Thai teas are delish! An amazing treat to pair with our already delicious dinner. We rave about this place to everyone we know who enjoys Thai food. We have dined in and taken food to go and both experiences are always amazing. Their service is always 10/10. read more

Great Laos/Thai restaurant. As expected, food was spicy and has that traditional tastes. Family owned, friendly and delicious food.

Good is ALWAYS amazing. Service is fast! Prices are reasonable for the portions. Definitely one of my favorite Thai places here in town. Definitely recommend!! read more

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in merced for a meeting and stopping by for a quick solo lunch...mostly empty with a sprinkling of customers...high industrial ceilings and clean interiors...service is bit lax and slow...seated and menu provided...mix of appetizers, thai salads and curries, pho, asian bbq, noodles and more...ready to order, but waiting...a staff slowly making their way from the back to take the order...a bbq pork chop $15.95...served on a plate with a mound of rice with a hard fried egg on top, a sweet cucumber salad, sweet chili sauce to dip and the bbq pork chop...pork chop is already marinaded sweet, so no need for the sweet chili dip...thin slices of pork with random bones...need to be a little careful when eating...while the presentation was neat and tidy, the pork chop was just okay...paying $20.72 total after tax and tip.. read more

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Super consistent!! Pretty good Thai food all the time. I've never had a bad meal here. Sometimes waits become an issue, but that is because the food is so good. Relax. Get a beer and enjoy your downtime as your meal is prepared. Prices are fair, flavors are traditional, and portions are appropriate. Coconut Cafe is busy for n good reason. I really like the panang curry with chicken or shrimp. read more

Nice enough restaurant and service, but the portions are small in comparison to similar cuisine in the area with the same price tag. The taste of the food is good, overall I would suggest giving it a try. read more

The food is very tasty, the portions are not wonderful however. But it is a Monday night, there are 6 tables seated and I have been waiting half an hour and counting for my food and no one has bothered to update me.. read more

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