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    Jantz Cafe & Bakery

    4.2 (553 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Crumbly sweet potato bun
    Matthew P.

    I was so in the mood for a really good local burger. But I wanted a burger from a place I hadn't tried before. As I happened to be in the area of Jantz Cafe, I did a quick search to ensure they indeed had burgers on their menu. After reading the details of the Sky burger that were online- housemade sweet potato buns, 2x Mariposa Ranch grass fed beef, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, grilled peppers and onions- I was like oh yeah! I called in to place my order and then I found out the price- $24.99! No sides, no drink. Just the burger. The associate asked if I wanted to add a side it would be an additional $2 charge. Well, even though I was shocked by the price of the burger, I didn't want to cancel it. I get to Jantz to pick up my order and of course the place is nice and clean with a comfortable ambiance. I get home and I'm beyond ready to enjoy my double cheeseburger since this is my first and only meal of the day. I open up the box and I have to admit, it is a very nice looking burger. However, looks can be deceiving. I had it cooked to a medium doneness, so there was some juice but not a lot. The patties lacked so much flavor and the bun was extremely dry and crumbly. There was some nice freshness coming from the lettuce and tomatoes, but overall this was the worst burger I've e ever had and it definitely did not justify the $25 price tag. To be clear, I have no issue paying up for a quality menu item, but this was definitely not it. I also stopped by H&W to pick up a side fries because why not. And yes, I ate the whole burger after adding some salt to the patties and extra mayo to help with overall dryness of the burger.

    California Omelette - egg white omelette filled with sautéed spinach, mushroom & tomato, topped with cheese and avacado.
    Bianca B.

    The server was very kind :) I asked if they could not use any butter or oils, when the server brought the food she reassured me they used no butter or oils. The food was so delicious, very tasty and savory!

    Seasonal Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
    Lizzy C.

    This little breakfast/lunch Cafe was conveniently located near the Merced Amtrak station. Its open until 3 pm and all the bread is baked fresh in house. All of our food was delicious, wasn't a huge fan of the strawberry pie as it was more of a gelatin than other fresh strawberry pies. We got a coffee cake, cookies, and declare and some pie crisps to go. Our waitress was super sweet and bubbly. Gave us great reccomendations. They have an express section attached in the next store front to purchase baked goods, local honey, seasoning and logo items. The restaurant is cute and open, with quite a bit of seating space. seems like they would be busy earlier in the day as most of their pastry counters have been cleared out. They have 2-3 pastry counters one for pie. One for cupcakes/brownies/lemon bars and another for more Danish type pastries. We plan on coming back in the future.

    Jantz - Atwater- California Egg Whites Omelette photo for comparison
    Emma G.

    I ordered the California egg white omelette to go, which is described as being filled with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, topped with cheese and fresh avocado. Unfortunately, the omelette was burnt and the eggs were flat. There was barely any spinach or mushrooms, and it was overloaded with overcooked tomatoes. The cheese was minimal, and the avocado on top didn't look fresh. To make things worse, when I got home, the side of fruit was missing from my order. I called the restaurant and was told I'd receive a $2 credit, which felt like a minimal gesture given the poor quality and incomplete order. This was actually my second time ordering this same dish at the Merced location and sadly, both times were disappointing. I had hoped the first time was a fluke, but it seems like this may just be how the dish is prepared. Definitely not worth the price ($24.89). I included Atwater Jantzs version of the same dish for comparison.

    Blackberry Pie and vanilla icecream

    It is always a great lunch getaway, but what makes it even better is the great friendly customer service!

    Shannon C.

    Very friendly server, she said welcome y'all when entered, thinking we were going to see a cowgirl but our server was in a little forbid with black lace skirt piercings and tattoos. She was amazing and gave great service. Thank you Paige! Ambiance was a clean bakery/cafe style with booths and tables. Food was delicious, i had the breakfast tacos and my BF has eggs, bacon and homemade sourdough toast. We decided to end our breakfast with a delicious piece of apple pie. I'm. It a huge fan of apple pie like the BF but t this was so good that I would definitely order it again. Can't forget the baked items on display plus 50% off items on a discount table. Looking forward to going back again.

    seasonal menu

    Service was phenomenal been here TWICE and don't doubt the number will grow the servers were so sweet have had been helped by 3 different people and they were all so welcoming and sweet. For the food on the other hand I've only had the desserts and coffee don't mind me but all the pies i've had have been worth the money!!! Ofc i have my favorites but I've never had anything I regretted!! The ambiance is so warm and vibes definitely gonna be coming back for a good study session with my G!!

    The MOJO . Mountain Dew and OJ concoction. Surprisingly yummy !

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    2 months ago

    The best baked goods in Merced hands-down! Lots of great choices. The best gluten-free bread I've ever had.

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    1 month ago

    Delicious every time the Dutch apple. Pie is amazing employees are friendly and the side cafe always has a relaxing vide

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    3 months ago

    Food is always solid, but getting too expensive. Asks for and paid for one type of pie and received another.

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    2 months ago

    Hona gave great service and the place was very clean and food was great. Will be returning.

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    Thank you. I'm sorry you didn't get to see our nice booths.

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    10 months ago

    Homemade, fresh dishes with great service. The cookies, pies, dinner rolls! You can't go wrong with anything you order there.

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    8 months ago

    Professional Service, bakery serves other Cafes. Smell of baked goods creates Ambiance.

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    5 months ago

    Good service good food,etc,great location,very clean good portions and nice vibe ....cozy place to be at

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    1 year ago

    Place is clean.Staff are friendly and professional.Food is a tad expensive but worth it.Food is definitely delicious

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    Ask the Community - Jantz Cafe & Bakery

    We don't eat pork. Do you offer Turkey Bacon?

    No, we don't.

    Are there dairy-free milks available?

    We now have Almond and Oat Milks available!

    What are the vegan options offered?

    Yes. Limited selection

    Do they still offer free pie Wednesday at this location?

    Yes!

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    As lovely as the Nearby Applegate park, you will find Jenny and her husband serving up family…read morecomfort food, pastries, cakes, parfait. I was out in Merced a little too early for a work meeting, and wanted some coffee, but not a chain place. Lucky me I was actually just down the street from Jenny's bakery. I was warmly greeted as I came in and immediately feel the family charm of this business. Oldies were playing on the radio, and Jenny's husband was getting things ready in the kitchen. When I found out the Portuguese breakfast was her family recipe beans, and a half order of biscuits and gravy, I was set on what I wanted. I was provided an colorful coffee mug and allowed to have coffee to my hearts content. I opted for the holiday blend. It had a lovely hint of spices, but was not overwhelming. I had no longer sat down than my nice pipping hot bowl of Portuguese beans was placed in front of me and I thought it was a half order. They say it's a half order but that is the huge biscuit and with gravy you would need a party of four to finish. The flavor of the beans were just wonderful. I filled myself up on those and then sopped up some of the beans gravy with the biscuits. My taste buds were very happy. My stomach was over full. I enjoyed some banter with Jenny and her husband along with some patrons that came in. They really try to make everyone feel so much like they're just walking into a family kitchen. I highly recommend a stop and introduce yourself and make some new friends and find yourself a lovely bakery. That's been there right around the corner from the park.

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