Gateway Pizza-N-Subs

Tucked away in Merced, this little pizza shack delivers legit New York-style pizza by the slice…read morewithout trying too hard to be "authentic" every five seconds. The slices are large, around $4.50 each, and worth it. I tried the pepperoni and the Tucci special -- roasted tomatoes, pesto, and ricotta -- and that one absolutely stole the show. Simple combo, big flavor. The inside is definitely on the smaller side, so don't expect a big dine-in experience, but the staff was friendly and the food came out fast. Great spot when you want a solid slice without the usual mall-food-court disappointment pretending to be pizza.

This spot has very minimal seating. It's more of a takeout place…read more However, the cheese pizza here is actually really good. It reminds me of New York style pizza. There's a bunch of cheese and they don't overdo it on the sauce. I also tried the Papas Island pizza personally, it was not for me. However, if you're into like sweet and savory together, I think it would be a good pizza for you. I didn't get to take a picture of the pizzas, but the slices were really big. Also, the staff is super nice here which is a bonus and they are quick. They had a line out the door and they were able to quickly get everyone's pizzas. I would totally come here again!

Menu

Manco slice - Mushrooms, bacon, and mozzarella

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Lover’s Deli

4.6(127 reviews)

1.0 mi

Family-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

I walked into one of the best little sandwich spots I've ever been to. Lovers Deli keeps the menu…read moresimple, which I really like. The prices are good, the menu isn't overwhelming, and the staff is friendly. Both times I've been here, the customers have been friendly too. One of the coolest things is all the old movies inside they really bring back some great memories and give the place a lot of character. If you're in Merced and looking for a great sandwich spot, this is it. It's in a great downtown location with plenty of parking, and it's nice to take a little walk around the area before or after your meal. Definitely worth checking out!

Cute place retro theme, with vhs tapes on thr wall and all. It is a little loud considering how…read moresmall the dining room is. Staff is very polite and knock out orders at a pretty good clip. Ordered a couple of sandwiches and a slice of their 2 dollar cheese pizza. Pizza was much better than I had expected for a 2 dollar slice. My sandwhich was the cheech and Chong. Only thing that I think may have made it better is if they had jalapeño or maybe some pepperchini peppers on it. Wife had a turkey sandwich and we left with half of it. She said she wanted to share with the kids at home. If in the area will definitely come back. Its a nice little shop with a good vibe.

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Calzone Life

4.4(14 reviews)

1.9 mi

Best calzone I have eaten here in Merced. Great size and ingredients great. Will order again.read more

The place is actually called Pizza Guys. Same address as the one listed as Calzone Life in Yelp…read more Staff was friendly and helpful. I ordered a mushroom sausage calzone and enjoyed it. Crust was cooked just right. Ambiance wise, it definitely a basic pizza place. Few tables. Looks like they primarily cater to take out. Which is ok since the calzone was really good. I'll add this to my places in Merced to get pizza in the future. The place is actually called Pizza Guys. Same address as the one listed as Calzone Life in Yelp. Staff was friendly and helpful. I ordered a mushroom sausage calzone and enjoyed it. Crust was cooked just right. Ambiance wise, it definitely a basic pizza place. Few tables. Looks like they primarily cater to take out. Which is ok since the calzone was really good. I'll add this to my places in Merced to get pizza in the future.

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Calzone: Santa Monica 3

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Destino's

4.2(266 reviews)

1.0 mi

Today I came in super hungry! So I started with the BEST EVER minestrone soup and house salad combo…read moreto hit that HUNGER BUTTON. I woke up early but got straight to my "projects" all morning and hadn't eaten yet. Then, I ordered the VERONA pizza to go, to enjoy by the pool on this CRAZY HOT DAY, and I ordered my friend a Destinos Cutlet Sandwich combo to go, with their amazing soup, because it was one of their "Featured Lunch Specials". Check out Destinos on Main Street and Canal for lunch, happy hour specials, dinner, and THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE! Today I met, Audrina, and she was on point with her service, just like ever other server, at each of my other visits. YOU FEEL like A VIP guest at Destino's, but not "bougie" VIP... more like, your country neighbor invited you over for their BEST HOMECOOKING kind of VIP, welcoming, come on in and kick your boots off, neighbor hospitality! Ladies, you have to check out their adorable decorations and pictures in their restroom are hallway too! I don't think I've shared pictures of those on my posts, so I added some here!

I love love pizza and been wanting to try this place for awile. It's located square in the middle…read moreof quaint downtown Merced. It was my first time there and it's a small yet spacious little spot with upstairs area to boot. I was greeted on arrival and the service was friendly and helpful. I had the coconut shrimp which is always on my radar to try and they didn't disappoint. I tried the Torino white sauce pizza with chicken minus the bacon (i don't eat pork) and added bbq sauce and pineapple because I read it on one of the yelp reviews and it sounded good, it was. I was very pleased. It's definitely worth the short trip from Modesto to try it out. Pro tip: there is parking behind the building which will be much easier to find parking.

A pretty sunflower on my country walks, to walk off my meals at Destinos, ALWAYS DELICIOUS!

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Gnocchi with lobster sauce & french fries with catsup.

The Mainzer

4.1(394 reviews)

0.8 mi

Came across The Mainzer while staying next door for the night and of course I was curious thinking…read morethis was a German place based on the name. Apparently the owners might been from Mainz but that's about it. The ambience and food were great and so was their beer! Cheers

Fun place to hang out for beer and tacos, maybe onion rings too. There's an actual movie theatre as…read morewell as a game area with I think skeeball and some other stuff that we didn't check out. Vibe felt like they'd put some money in to the remodel and upkeep, leading to a bright, contemporary vibe that managed to preserve the original feel. Was here for a vendor event, where the extensive beer selection, accessed by self-service RFID cards, worked better in theory than reality. They measure the pours at each machine and it's quite interactive, but it felt like a bunch of the kegs were empty (so the corresponding dispensers were not working), and there were definitely some issues with the RFID system that they, to their credit, did get sorted out. Chips and guac are good and hard to mess up, the carne asada tacos were very good, the chicken tacos were pretty forgettable. 3.5 stars. Tempted to rate higher but they seem to promise a bit more than they delivered.

Sold Out Concert! Photo Credit: Indigo Rain

Tomato Brunch Cast Iron

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Smoked Turkey Club

Pizza Factory

Food service and ambiance i give great big servings served hot and very fresh tasting.read more

Well went in at 12:15pm to have the lunch buffet. Was very disappointed they had 2 pizza's that…read morewere out half gone and cold. Luckily the salad bar was filled so I could have salad and 1pizza of cold pizza. It took them over 30mins. to put anymore out. The counter girl was very nice. There were over 12 people in the restaurant who were just waiting for hot pizza. Won't be returning back. Never had this problem at any of the pother locations I go to!!

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Table 59

4.2(204 reviews)

1.6 mi

Family-owned & operated

Catering service

It was our first time going to table 59 and we will definitely be back.Food was really delicious…read morevery fresh also the service was really great!

Our first visit to Rainbird in Merced this past Saturday was a wonderful experience! We met family…read morefrom out of town for lunch, and the pleasant atmosphere, exceptional food, and warm hospitality made it a perfect place to catch up. Our server, Soichi, was attentive and delightful. Alyssa, the Food & Beverage Supervisor, was extremely helpful with food recommendations and seating accommodations. Both helped make our afternoon feel special. The bruschetta and burrata were superb, with beautiful presentation. Our family raved about the Rainbird Club, while my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Millionaire BLT--what a flavorful experience! We also appreciated Rainbird's commitment to seasonal ingredients and local farms. After lunch, we moved over to Native Son Cafe for a scrumptious dessert and some righteous drinks while continuing our conversation. It was the perfect finish to a memorable afternoon. Thank you, Soichi, Alyssa, and the team, for making our first visit such a pleasure. We will definitely be back!

Salt, Lime, $5 Margaritas. That's the vibe ‍ Every Wednesday's celebrate in style

#ScampiEnergy

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Creamy Cajun sauce Pizza topped with shrimp, onions, bell peppers, and spinach drizzled in Cajun sauce.

Pizza Guys

3.5(76 reviews)

1.9 mi

Pretty good pizza, great price, great service, really enjoyed to online ordering process. Quick and…read moreeasy, nice discount, keeps you informed about pick up. The pick up process was easy and quick as well. Walked straight to the counter, paid the guy and walked right out with the goods. In and out within a minute or two. Our favorite item on the menu is the Muncheez - potato jalapeno cheese poppers. The ambiance is clean and roomy. Definitely not all smushed up and cramped like little Caesar or Dominos. Definitely check it out. Pizza Guys should be on your radar for quick, affordable pizza.

Love their pizzas and calzones Quick and easy service with…read moregood delivery and friendly people Definitely recommend this place

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Bella Luna

4.0(657 reviews)

1.1 mi

Decided to take family out for dinner on saturday night to bella luna. The greeters were very nice…read moreand seated us shortly after.the food was absolutely delicious. We order calamary,caesar salad,capellini and italiano pizza which was outstanding. Service was ok, our server jasmine was very short with words and seem to be in a rush, we did not kept us from enjoying our food. We will definatly be back to try other pizzas and pastas.

Bread is freshly baked and yum but not complimentary. Meatballs appetizer is tasty, comes with 4…read morebig meatballs. Combo: half salad and half sandwich are limited to a few options only. Asked the waiter if I can pay extra to select a different salad on the menu and they said No. Pasta is great, salad is average, the beet salad plate was cold, seems like it came straight from the fridge. Pizza took very long to make, it came towards the end of our meal. The waiter gave us some free fries and soups to make up the long wait time. Overall it's not a bad experience, I would go back for pasta dishes only.

Best Seat in the House

A Place To Bring a Friend

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Book for Private Events. Contact : banquets@bellalunamerced.com. Tuscan Room. Seats 80.

Mountain Mike's Pizza

3.3(98 reviews)

2.7 mi

3/15/2025, Bought the Pikes Peak late this Saturday evening…read more Eat a few slices now then save slices for next week Good night !!

Pros: Clean tables…read moreClean restrooms Good customer service Refillable soft drinks Cons: Tiny wings Pepperroni pizza was dry and cool/warm (not hot) Overpriced First time here and was not impressed. The person taking my order was pleasant. The restaurant was pretty clean. The restrooms were clean as well. I appreciate that they have a refillable soft drink station. But at the end of the day I came here to eat and not to drink soda and admire their cleanliness. I wanted pizza. I ordered a medium pepperoni pizza, two soft drinks and an order of Buffalo wings (6pc) Total came up to almost $40!!!! The wings were tiny...and soggy. The pizza was not hot. It was dry. So dry that my husband had to ask for extra pizza sauce on the side.... Which by the way came in a pre served cup out of their drink fridge. So that tells me that they know their pizza is dry and that people are going to ask for extra sauce.... But why out of the fridge? Why not serve it warm? Anyway, that also didn't help so we dipped it in ranch... That still didn't help. Overall, this was a very unpleasant experience. You should reconsider your prices and the quality of your food. P.S. after eating here, I checked out the reviews. Apparently I should be expecting diarrhea soon. Can't wait.

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Laura M.

1

10

0

3 years ago

Finding a great pizza place like this is getting rare. They're not afraid to get creative with their toppings. It reminds me of the old-fashioned pizza pub I knew growing up. The crust is thick, crispy on the bottom, yet soft inside. The sauce is fantastic, tasting like tomatoes but with lots of other flavors and spices. There's plenty of cheese and a wide variety of toppings. They offer about 20 combinations, and you can also build your own. One of my favorite memories here is when I asked for a change in ingredients. The person at the counter didn't hesitate, just smiled and said, "No problem." Many places act surprised if you want to customize your order. It's not the quickest place, so plan to go when you have some time. But great things take time. Enjoy your meal! read more

Don H.

0

4

1

6 years ago

I may give them another chance when this pandemic is over, but I'm not holding out hope. Ive honestly had better pizza at a 7-11. I hope this is a front and they're washing money for someone because there's no reason for them to have been open this long based solely on the quality of their food. read more

Jose M.

141

29

5

15 years ago

The owners are some very hard working people. They are there from open to close everyday. The food is good atmosphere is great and owners are friendly. What more can you really ask for in a business. read more

George M.

0

4

1

13 years ago

First time there and I ordered a medium size pizza and I was completely satisfied. Food was fresh, well prepared, friendly people though they didn't talk as much. Will go there again soon! read more

R6_Matt V.

0

1

0

5 years ago

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan I called 3 times and no answer!!!!!!! I know you see me calling!! Pick up the phone.... Please mayn

isabell b.

11

68

29

4 years ago

The pizza was greasy and I would compare it to a Domino's Pizza. Nothing special at all. Probably would not go back.

Bobby M.

43

108

4

5 years ago

Great pizza at an affordable price. You can take and bake or just have them bake it for you as we did.

K D.

0

17

0

5 years ago

Their Buffalo chicken pizza is amazing! It's the only thing I ordered because it is so good

Wolfe O.

25

8

0

11 years ago

Really lovely salad and chicken pieces, the owner is lovely too :)

Liz G.

0

1

0

14 years ago

So delicious! The owners are very nice as well.

Original A.

0

5

0

6 years ago

Excellent pizza. Highly recommended.

Armando G.

1

14

0

15 years ago

Good pizza for reasonable prices.

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