I am not sure why this place says closed, but I went over last Thursday and it was opened. Hours…read morevary, but usually close at 9 pm. The service is fast and friendly. I would call ahead if anything. I ordered an Oreo banana crepe and it was amazing! They have games and a medium size seating area. It can be fun while you wait.

ALL THE STARS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. I am ashamed we didn't…read moretry this place sooner. Great selection of a WHOLE bunch of yummy things. I didn't know where to start, so we quite literally ordered many things of everything. -Boba Teas -crepes -smoothies -Ramen and rice bowls (they had a note that they are not doing hot pots anymore) -smoothies -ice cream -misc other delish desserts We went in right before they closed. The staff was pleasant, and the service was quick. They helped to answer all my "what does that come with" questions, and we loved all the foods we ended up picking. Side note, the leftovers even tasted good rewarmed. The seating area was limited but cute. There is even a spot to take pictures. We will definitely be back.

Awesome customer service. The mangonadas are amazing. Highly…read morerecommend. Delicious tasty and great price

I love this little shop! I just happened by it when going to starbucks. The employees were so nice…read more Even let us try some samples. It's a great price imo. They also have a large size for $7.50. We got 2 chocolate chips and one banana nut. I don't normally order such a simple flavor, but I loved it.

I was around the area in Merced after visiting some family -- and we searched up boba places near…read moreour area. We came across Em-Tea on Apple Maps with 4.0 stars, and we decided on this location. It genuinely did not disappoint, the inside ambiance was super cozy and I loved the vibes it gave! Me and my sisters ordered the Thai tea, a drink mixed with mango and passion fruit, original milk tea, and mango tango. Our personal favorites were definitely the mango tango and thai tea, the flavors really hit! The service they delivered was quick and patient since we were still deciding, but overall everything was great! We aren't from Merced, so it's definitely a place we will come back to again the next time we visit our family or pass by Merced.

Came here while I was grabbing lunch at a place nearby and figured it'd be nice to get some milk…read moretea as well. There is ample space inside of the facility with plenty of seating, alongside a claw machine and a shelf with board games. The menu was a little overwhelming (the default drink is that they let you pick multiple flavors and I didn't want to risk messing up my own order), so I went with one of their specialty drinks, the Caramel Camel. I set the sugar level to light, yet it reached a level of sweetness that was so intense that I had to get it redone. Even with an ever lighter level of sweetness, it still tasted excessively sweet. Overall, an interesting experience. If this is the best that Merced has to offer, I feel kind of bad for everyone in Merced for not having access to better drinks. Not sure if I'd get the chance to return as I don't normally go to Merced, but on the off-chance I end up in this area again I'd hope that maybe one of their other drinks was better.

Hidden gem with Mexican ice cream, snacks and scoop ice cream. Out rocky road waffle cones was…read moredelicious!

Best mangonada I've ever had in Merced. On mamas nice and…read morefresh with the candies in there.

loved coming here. i went for a late-night munch. i ordered the corn in a cup with hot cheetos and…read moreNO hot sauce/chile. hot sauce/chile makes my stomach very upset. however, they still put hot sauce. i didn't notice until i got home and now, i don't feel good. i couldn't eat it and threw it away. my partner also ordered nachos with cheese and jalapenos but they were out of the nacho chips so he asked for tostilocos. the cheese was cold. taking recommendations for other similar places in Merced! please let me know! idk if i will be returning. :(

Our First time here, Good ice cream, Great Watermelon Slush over Vanilla ice Cream. Extremely…read moreClean inside & out. A Little bit of everything for Everyone, the Frozen Banana was EXCELLENT!! The young lady helping us was FANTASTIC, HELPFUL & VERY PATIENT, while our 3 year old Granddaughter made her selection. We will DEFINITELY be back again soon. Thank you,

We had the papaya salad and the kha poon soup (spelling?). They were both good but the soup stood…read moreway out. It was delicious. The place is located in a Mexican store and is take out only. The service was excellent and the owners very interesting and communicative. Definitely will be going back for the soup and to explore the rest of the menu!

When my sister went to school in Merced, we always made sure to stop by Papaya Lady whenever we're…read morein town. Since she has graduated, I won't be in town anytime soon, but I highly recommend them for some good Thai and Laotian bites if you're ever in Merced! They have a selection of delicious dishes and I have loved everything that I've tried. My go-to orders are the Papaya Salad and Khao Poon. The papaya salad is a must and the spice level was the perfect amount. The Khao Poon is a coconut curry based noodle soup that is so flavorful. I've also come to really enjoy the Nam Khao (Laotian crispy rice salad), each bite is crunchy and absolutely delish. Your Asian comfort food cravings will definitely be satisfied here. Wishing The Papaya Lady continued success!

I always have a good experience when I come here once in a while when I want to try something…read moredifferent and new on their menu. I recently went for Valentine's Day & got Dubai chocolate strawberry brownie which was my favorite salted Carmel cheesecake cookie & valentines M&m cookie . I ordered online and it was done at the time they said it will be ready .

Providing an update here- I do frequent this place and loves the cookies, but I just learned today…read morethat they were doing a charge for it individually wrap cookies not sure about requesting for an extra box. They also do not put up a sign about this, so be careful because they will just charge you after you request for specific packaging.

The Chocolate Dipper is honestly a hidden gem here in Merced…read more First off, Brittney, the owner, is just an incredible person. She's kind, compassionate, and has this energy about her that makes you feel welcomed the second you walk in. Now let's talk about the treats. Everything is delicious, but the apples are on another level. I've lived on different coasts and traveled quite a bit, and I've never had apples with this kind of variety, flavor, and quality. They're hands down the best I've had anywhere. What really impressed me too was traveling to different coastal towns in California and seeing The Chocolate Dipper apples being sold in other chocolate shops. That says a lot about the quality and the reputation she's built. On top of being an amazing chocolate maker, Brittney is deeply connected to the community. She's donated baskets, treats, and even her time through hands-on chocolate classes for people in the community, which really speaks to who she is. If you haven't been yet, I highly recommend stopping in and checking it out. You won't be disappointed. My personal favorites are the Rocky Road and coconut apples. -Matt Escobar

This cute place is absolutely charming inside, with a cute and inviting atmosphere. The workers are…read morereally friendly. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by an amazing aroma that enhances the experience. Everything is very clean and organized, which I really appreciate. I can't recall exactly what type of covered apple I had, but it was incredibly fresh and delicious. Highly recommend visiting!

I've been coming to this bakery/cookie shop pretty regularly now and it never disappoints. The…read morecookies are always fresh, soft, and full of flavor. Their cupcakes are also really good, sweet, and always nicely decorated. I love whenever they have anything carrot cake! The ladies at the counter are always welcoming and have great customer service. You can tell they really care about the quality of what they make. I also like that they bring out holiday specials throughout the year, so there's always something new and fun to try.

I have been coming to Mix Bakery for years! I was a home baker until I tried their cupcakes. I…read moredon't know how they do it, but their cupcakes are amazing! They are moist, full of flavor and delicious! I have ordered several cakes from them and they are always the star of the party! They offer a variety of baked goods, unlike anything you can find anywhere! I love all of the staff and the sweet manager is my favorite.

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!

Tried a seasonal drink. It was unique and worth an occasional splurge. Pricier than other places…read moreI've been, but I'm hoping that's due to purchasing fair trade beans and using overall high quality products. I wasn't there long enough to know what sort of beans the used. The vibe of the location was nice. A place that somebody could easily relax and work for a couple of hours.