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    Lantern Cafe

    4.1 (10 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    7 years ago

    That Coconut Matcha was off the chain YO!!! Can't go wrong. Shout out to a great Barista Natalie M.

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    7 years ago

    Good place to grab a bite to eat when you're visiting UC Merced. Excelente customer service by Natalie M! Really cares about the customer.

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    8 years ago

    Bagels are good (same bagels that used to be in the DC). However, the coffee is always burnt!

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    Good place to grab a bite to eat when you're visiting UC Merced.

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    Hola Cafecito

    Hola Cafecito

    4.2
    (73 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    I tried this spot for their coffee since it popped up as somewhere to go on Yelp. The coffee was…read moresuper fresh and it was sweet, but not too sweet if that makes sense. Service was really quick. The actual location is packed the day that we went. There was a bunch of people here there's plenty of seating for everyone. There's also a cute photo opportunity kind of towards the back that has this really cute sign. The workers were friendly and were really quick surprisingly. They also offer food here which I don't think I saw when I first looked it up. A few people had Chilaquiles and they looked really good. Definitely recommend their coffee, but would love to try their food if I'm ever in the area again.

    This spot is honestly a whole experience, not just coffee. From the moment you walk in, everything…read morefeels clean, aesthetic, and well put together. The atmosphere is super welcoming perfect whether you're just vibing, on your laptop, or catching up with someone. The service stands out too-staff are friendly, attentive, and actually take care of you, not just rush you through. You can tell they care about what they're serving. The place itself stays really clean, including the seating area and even the restrooms, which is always a big plus. It gets busy, but it's because people genuinely enjoy being there. Overall, great drinks, great service, clean environment, and a solid vibe all around. Definitely one of those spots you keep coming back to.

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    Chilaquiles and cafe de olla
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    Outside view
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    Sueno Coffee

    Sueno Coffee

    4.8
    (16 reviews)
    16.2 mi

    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.

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    Seating
    Iced Mexican mocha and horchata croissant
    Iced Mexican mocha and horchata croissant
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    Bagel Tyme

    Bagel Tyme

    3.7
    (240 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Yummy bagels! I…read morestopped by Bagel Tyme with some friends on a weekend morning. If I could describe this place in one word it would be "BUSY." The line to order was wrapped around inside the shop and out the door. I would say the bagels are 100% worth the wait though. They offer a wide variety of fresh bagels, cream cheeses, and toppings. They even have a sandwich menu! I ordered the Beesting Bagel Sandwich which comes on your choice of bagel with egg, bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and a hot honey drizzle. It was absolutely delicious! The bagels were super soft with a nice crust on the outside. The cream cheese was perfectly thick and creamy. The hot honey drizzle really tied everything together well! Because it was so busy, it did take a while to receive our food. The line to order, although long, did go by pretty quickly. There were some tables inside but it was too crowded to find a spot. Luckily we were able to find a table outside while we waited for our orders. Whenever an order was ready, the workers walked around both inside and outside shouting the name of the order which made it convenient for us to not have to fight the crowd to the counter. The only issue I felt there was was the cleanliness. When you are standing inside, you can quite literally see years of caked on dirt on some of the not frequently touched surfaces. The lamps probably had an inch of dust built up. Although this isn't the most important detail, it still makes me question the cleanliness of the whole establishment. Despite this, I won't be held back from revisiting if I am in the area again!

    When I came here over the weekend, the first thing I noticed was how the store was set up to take…read moreorders at the door like it's still 2020. Other than that, the bagels were made fairly quick, and you can dine on their outdoor patio. * New York Lox Special - 3/5 stars. I'll be frank, I took a bite and another bite but it didn't AMAZE me. It's your average lox bagel with tomato, capers, and red onions. The wait was about 10-15 minutes but there was a small line shortly after I ordered. Overall, I wouldn't come back if I were craving a lox bagel to this place because the total for 1 lox bagel came out to be $15 with tip, but it was convenient as this store is located near the highway.

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    Breakfast bagel on everything bagel
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    Pup cup
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    Mimosas cafe

    Mimosas cafe

    4.0
    (62 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Found this spot through Yelp and it did not disappoint!!…read more First off the pancakes are huge. You could easily share them between two people and they let you choose a sauce for the pancakes, whether that's syrup Nutella or condensed milk. The espresso shots were actually really good. I was shocked because they are literally shots of espresso. They are not alcoholic unless you ask for alcohol in them. This spot actually offers complementary soup before your meal. For us Mexicans, it's called Sopa de Fideo. This soup was actually authentic, and it was really flavorful and good and was basically an appetizer to the breakfast. The espresso shots did come with a side of bread. Personally, I'm not a big person on espresso by itself however, these espresso shots were really good! Now the actual service here was great. Our waiter was attentive She was constantly refilling our water cups and she was able to give us recommendations for what to eat. Also I will add her recommendations were spot on. The inside of this restaurant is really aesthetically cute. There's a bunch of green anywhere outside. They have a cute patio area where you can eat. If you decide to do that! Anyways, I would definitely come here again. It was reasonably priced and it was really good for a breakfast spot. I will say that and the soup was a nice touch because I love soup!

    Finally gave this place a try and it's a great place for breakfast/brunch…read more They give you a little cup of sopa de fideo as an appetizer. I got the breakfast skillet with bacon. Boyfriend got the chilaquiles. Then we also got French toast on the side. Everything was delicious and portion sizes are huge. We definitely took leftovers home. Casual ambience and family friendly. Wait staff was really nice. She managed both patio and inside tables on her own before another person came in. Recommend!

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    Inside wall
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    Fideo soup
    Veggie breakfast skillet - no egg

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    Lantern Cafe - coffee - Updated June 2026

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