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.

This place is a hidden gem. We were headed out of town and drove through Livingston. Mind you I…read moreknow nothing about this quaint town. But my bestie goes to this spot often so I had to check it out. It's off the beaten path and in a house. But they have signage so you know you're at the right spot. You walk in and BAM!!! It's a modern looking coffee shop. They had coffee. They had pastries. They had tables and chairs. They had cool wall signs to take selfies with. And they had swag! Everything on their menu sounded good. I opted for a hot Horchata latte and I was quite pleased with it. Bestie got their seasonal pumpkin coffee, iced. We shared a Dubai Chocolate croissant. OMG that filling is nom nom nom. And the staff was super cool. I enjoy just being able to have a fun conversation. I totally dog an upbeat atmosphere and that's what I experienced at this unexpected coffee house. Now I know what my bestie has been raving about. I honestly would rarely make it out to Livingston seeing that I'm in Oregon, but this place left me with such a good impression, I just had to share. I do hope to return again to try more of their creations. I got a couple of bumper stickers and will be reppin' them in Oregon.

Happy 1 year to Sueno Coffee!…read more Things have definitely changed since my first review in 2023 so it felt like the right time for a lil update: Sueno closed up shop for about a year, then came back with a full renovation and an entirely new concept. What once was an occasional weekend pop-up has grown into a full-fledged coffee shop. Sueno now features a complete coffee menu, fresh pastries & bagels, cozy indoor seating, a sunny patio, branded merch, community events, and all the charm that made it special from the start. Hours are typically Thursday - Monday, 7 AM - 1 PM. I always recommend checking out their website or insta (@suenocoffeeco) for updates on hours or special events. Mobile order is the way to go if you're looking for a quick in and out. Ample parking is available up front as well. The true inspiration for the updated review is the freaking banana latte, holy shit! This is beautifully done and I cannot get enough. The last couple visits home have started with Sueno Coffee. The Rise & Grind bagels was also such a great addition.

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!

Wow!! Love the service ,ambiance and the overall feel of the place , love the decorations . The…read moreassociates were super energetic and bubbly and the sausage bagel was yummy and the macchiato was delicious I got a small should have went with a large ... will be back this will be my go to going forward!!

Daisy is a hard worker! The drinks were fantastically made and taste very good. Excellent customer…read moreservice

They have Hawaiian shaved ice now! I got a vietnamese coffee snow with boba and my partner got the…read morepiña colada shaved ice. Good portions for the amount we paid. Highly recommend on a hot day

Stopped for a Vietnamese coffee. Wasn't a Vietnamese coffee. Won't be returning , disappointing..read more

So glad I was able to try The Sweet Life when I was in the area…read more The drinks are great, I tried the Sweet Iced Latte and a blue raspberry Italian soda. They were both amazing! The Sweet Iced Latte was my favorite with the perfect amount of sweetness. I tried the cupcakes which are soo cute but I did think they were a little dry. Inside is cute and I was pleasantly surprised to see the shelf of chip selection, Flamin everything - my favorite haha. The service was great as well. The barista was very knowledgeable and informed me on the best drinks. Definitely recommend stopping by for the latte if you're in the area!

decided to stop by the sweet life after receiving a gift certificate for it! this little…read morebakery/cafe is super cute! it has a very nice and inviting feel to it! I like the layout and like that there was a little section for the kiddos! the service was great! I was greeted as soon as I walked in and the lady who helped me also answered all my questions. I ended up getting a black Americano (my usual) and it was fantastic!!! one of the best ones I've had. as for the pastries they had a wide assortment but I didn't try any. But I will definitely be trying one next time I stop by and will update my review accordingly. Also, I love the sign on their outside window and I totally agree with it!

They can never get my drinks right, and the drinks taste nasty there. I don't think they're taught…read morehow to make drinks professionally. Everything is overpriced. I always have to correct the student workers to fix my drink because they don't communicate and don't pay attention to specific requests. It's very frustrating to order anything there. I'm giving up again and will stop supporting. It's a Zero and no star from me.

Visiting UC Merced with my friend who is here to represent at the Graduate School Fair, we needed…read moresomething to eat and drink after a 2 hour drive from the Bay Area. She remembered the Lantern Cafe so we headed there after setting up her table. The Lantern Cafe is located in the Kolligian library by the Student Center. They offer many coffee options and my favorite, chai tea latte. Their prices are reasonable: my large chai latte was less than $4. The chai latte was well made; smooth with the right amount of chai. You need to ask for cream cheese (plain or strawberry) with your bagel. They split the bagel for you and hand it to you in a small paper sack with a cream cheese container. They have a 4 slice toaster for you to toast your bagel and wooden utensils. My pesto bagel was soft, fresh, and toasted well in the toaster. The Lantern Cafe accepts cash, credit, Cat Dollars and Flex Dollars.

The ambiance and food were great, but I truly believe that the staff can make or break an…read moreexperience. We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by because of the excellent reviews this place had received. When we first walked in, one of the employees asked what I wanted. I explained that I was waiting for my husband before ordering. She responded by saying, "Oh well, they're waiting," referring to the customers behind me. I immediately replied, "That's fine, go ahead!" so the other customers could order first, but her reaction afterward felt dismissive and somewhat annoyed. We later placed and paid for our order. Shortly after, my husband decided he wanted a Biscoff latte instead, so we politely asked if the drink could be changed. Another employee kindly stepped in and said she could do it, which we appreciated. I specifically asked for the drink to be changed to an iced Biscoff latte. Unfortunately, when the drinks came out, mine was still hot instead of iced. I went back up respectfully and let them know there had been a mix-up. Both employees looked at each other and chuckled in what came across as annoyance. I even apologized for the inconvenience, but the first employee responded by saying, "We are just too busy." I completely understand that working in customer service can be overwhelming, and I always try to be patient and understanding. However, at the time there were only a couple of seated customers and just the two of us waiting for our drinks, so the comment felt unnecessary. By that point, the interaction from the moment we walked in had already made the experience feel uncomfortable. We ended up grabbing our drinks and leaving disappointed. I usually enjoy leaving positive reviews, especially for small businesses, so it was unfortunate because we came in excited after reading such wonderful things about this place.

I live in another town north of modesto but come to Turlock every couple weeks to see the best dog…read moregroomer. While i wait for my fur baby to be done I pick up coffee at a new place each time. It's a cute little coffee shop with limited seating. I ordered a biscoff latte, hot, and a pesto turkey sandwich. The sandwich was delicious, the coffee was delicious, but it arrived iced. I was disappointed but didn't want to complain and the drink was good so I just dealt with it. My mom ordered a simple breakfast and she enjoyed it. It's a cute space and I would try it again.