Deli Delicious

I'm an Italian Market slob and the last place I would expect to find a legit one is Downtown…read moreMerced. This place super respectable, as Italian Markets go. They carry some fairly hard to find specialty meats, spices and Italian culinary must-haves. I tried the Vespa sandwich and have to say the quality and taste was exceptional. Professional, friendly atmosphere. The owner greeted me and a brief, friendly conversation revealed his passion for this place. I will definitely be back. You rarely see businesses like this anymore. Clean, friendly, high quality and professionalism. You have something special here Merced

Over-priced sandwiches. Mostly bread, little meat. No option to customize. There was fresh pasta…read moremade but no sign to say it existed nor pricing. I asked what the portions and prices were and he seemed surprised I asked. I get what they're trying to do, to offer legit Italian meat, pasta, sweets etc. However Merced lacks the clientele to support this niche business. I appreciate the legit mortadella and prosciutto, it's been a year since we were in Italy. They need to make heftier sandwiches loaded with actual substance if they're gonna charge that much. Include a drink too. Lastly, I had no idea this place existed. My brother mentioned it to me and we checked it out. Need more advertising and food selection to match pricing.

Such a cozy nook to eat your pastry and chat with friends!!

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Lover’s Deli

4.6(106 reviews)

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10/10!!! I had…read morelooked up places to eat in Merced and it had popped up with some good reviews for sandwiches. We had passed it and turned back around to get a slice of pizza. So glad we did. Loved the vibe. Cool retro displays. We ordered the bambino. WOW. It was so good. Good big squared slice. The vodka sauce w/ the mozzarella yum. Whenever I'm in Merced again, I'm getting another slice of pizza.

My wife and I have been coming here for a while now and man.... this place is amazing! Their pizza…read morenever fails. Besides their killer pizza, my other favorite is their house bread aka focaccia bread for their sandwiches. They make it in house and man.... that just makes whichever sandwich you choose even better! Good vibes & great food what's not to love from this place.

Alrighty Then

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Port of Subs

3.7(106 reviews)

My online order, Pick Up was delicious! They did include tomatoes and I did not request them, but…read morethankfully, that was a happy surprise for me! I did order a second sandwich that was just pepperoni and american cheese the service was quick. The store was very clean and quiet. That surprised me since it was lunch time on a Sunday!

Well it was my first and last time to go to a port of subs. This was my first time to go to any…read moreport of subs. I was at first impressed that they slice the meat and cheese but looking at the condiments was another experience. The condiments looked very sad and not fresh. I asked for toasted I never expected that the sandwich would not come out the way it did. The sandwich is closed and they just put in folded and smash it not heated at all. The girl that made the sandwich seemed distracted I was trying to engage with her no one else in the shop but me she was non responsive. I didn't think the shop was up to standards as far as cleansed and I was just in the order area. I think they need to be inspected for cleanliness and other issues.

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West Coast Sourdough - Merced

3.4(79 reviews)

1.1 mi

I've been to this place 4 times in the last 2 days. No kidding it has the best bread bowl and…read morebaguettes I've ever had. All the staff are very kind, even when busy and stressed. Super grateful for their friendliness and support in my wonderful meals. Wish I was local, this would be one of my weekly spots. Hope yo

Name changed Prices up…read more Quality down No more thanks Not the best anymore Very disappointed

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Jantz Cafe & Bakery

4.2(553 reviews)

0.6 mi

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Nice place to have breakfast or lunch serving American/mexican fares. Roomy and clean booth and…read moretables setting. Coffee and pies are extra. Super nice service staff. You can have value menu for light eaters. Plenty of parking. Nice deco. We ordered 3 shrimps tacos, avocado toast and mini breakfast burrito for a quick breakfast. Food came out rather quick. The toast is small and excellent but the tacos and burritos are just ok.

This is my friend's favorite bakery and a must-stop any time she's in Merced. I was with her and so…read moreI had the pleasure of visiting for a late lunch. I wasn't very hungry, so I opted for a bowl of soup with a side of cornbread and a slice of pie to go. The soup was hearty and plentiful. I could have gone for a cup instead, but instead took what I couldn't eat to-go and enjoyed it later. The corn bread was delicious--slightly sweet, and moist enough to not fall apart when I cut into it with my fork. I usually love butter with corn bread, which they offered me, but it didn't need it. I wasn't sure which pie to get-they have so many to pick from. Checking out the options in the bakery case didn't help because they all looked so beautiful. I ended up selecting peach, and it was amazing. The peaches were perfectly caramelized but still maintained their texture. The bake of the pie brought out their ultimate peachiness. The crust was just the right thickness. Even though it was a cold slice, the crust remained flakey. The cafe had ample seating. Service was attentive, but not overbearing. Pricing is on the high end, but I'm not sure how much that is because food is so expensive now-a-days. I was a bit surprised to see sandwich combos (with a side) all starting at around $20, and going up from there. It was after 2 in the afternoon, so the bakery had several 50% off boxes of baked goods to select. Four large cookies for I believe $12 or so (I could be wrong). There weren't too many options left in the bakery cases. I would love to see what this place offers when it first opens. Stay tuned for an update once I get that chance.

Baddies cooking area

Pie

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Dropped in for lunch and waited for fifteen minutes for a table.

Richwood Meat

4.4(53 reviews)

2.4 mi

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The quality of everything at Richwood's Meat company is fantastic. Been coming here for years to…read morepurchase tri tips, burgers, briskets, steaks & sandwiches from the deli. Have used them for several functions. I love that they will cook and slice so you can pick up and go. Deli trays are also great. The service is another great part of this establishment. Enjoy the employees they are always willing to help you and assist you in anyway!! The store is always clean and everyone is an asset to Richwood's. Thank You!!

I finally stopped by this local meat company and deli and it did not disappoint…read more The tri-tip sandwich was fantastic -- tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The portion was extremely generous and piled high with meat. For $10, it's honestly one of the best values I've come across. What really stood out was the customer service. The staff was welcoming, patient, and very attentive when answering my questions about the menu and their meats. I had also inquired about their chili beans, which is made in house, and the young lady kindly offered me a sample, which was delicious! That will probably be my new side. If you're a fan of tri-tip (or meat), this place is definitely worth checking out. They also had precooked meat that you can purchase. I love that for a quick meal prep. Will definitely be back.!

Precooked Tri tip. Nice for quick meal prep

Tri tip Sandwich combo $10

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Cooked ribs

H & W Drive In

4.3(553 reviews)

1.4 mi

food is so good service is so good.will come again. thank you thank you thank you best burger I've…read morehad in 3 months

I will stop by here whenever I pass through Merced…read more Cool spot. The food is better than Sonic. Not too many places like this around anymore. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area.

The ordering window

Fish Sandwich

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Smash Bros Burgers

4.2(142 reviews)

1.5 mi

Great service and staff was friendly. Interior was clean,…read morelighting was good, and the staff treated me kindly. I ordered the Classic Burger (double patty with bacon) and it was fresh and delicious. I will definitely come back.

Came to Smash Bros before a movie and left feeling just whelmed…read more The inside is really open, but literally every table was atrocious... dirty, sticky, crumbs errwhere. We ended up finding a table we had to wipe off because every booth was disgusting. They seemed to have full staff behind the counter too, so not sure why there was no one bussing tables. We ordered: Flat burger - literally a flat burger.... um. Tasted basic, the smashed burger did not add anything. Just tasted like a leftover burger in my backpack I accidentally sat on while riding the bus home from middle school. Bombastic fries - fine, but a pretty small portion for the price. I liked the raw jalapenos Oreo shake - thick, tasty, fine. Overall, would probably not return.

Soda

Classic bros

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Flat burger

Noah's Vietnamese Fusion Cuisine

4.1(490 reviews)

Amazing food and excellent service truly love the food! Thanks so much. The pork chop chef special…read morewas so good a good 1

Always very delicious!! Good portions, good prices, nice service. Our go to when in Merced!!! My…read moreorder is the Chefs Special with Grilled chicken, I appreciate that they use quality greens. Feels on the healthier side! Their spring rolls and Chicken Satay are great too! Also can't beat the price on the banh mi, they're huge and stuffed!!

There's Wifi, perfect for a working lunch

Beef spicy pho

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Vermicelli Bowl to-go

Donut King’s

4.5(265 reviews)

Great croissant sandwiches and great boba my fav is the mango and taro very good not artificially!read more

Went yesterday morning and I want to go again today lol. It's always clean not a lot of seating but…read moreI don't mind I usually just grab and go anyway. I had a cronut (croissant doughnut) and a banh mi sandwich and they were both delicious! Definitely recommend customer service is always good and it takes about 10mins to get a fresh sandwich.