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    Lover’s Deli

    4.6 (125 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Pizza, Delis
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
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    Jack &Roae sandwich and a slice of pepperoni.
    Bob M.

    Liktied menu but everything is good. Jack &Rose is a turkey and mozzarella with pesto and tomato. My wife said it was no frills and very good. She noted the fresh mozzarella. The pizza was deep dish. Sauce was good and the piece was plenty big enough to quash my hunger. The place was busy, but there was a place to sit at a bar. I waited for a table which opened up pretty quickly. There was music, which was nice, but it wasn't too loud. I enjoyed the photos on the wall and the naming of the plates.

    The Slim Shady and Pepperoni
    Maya C.

    I got the basic pepperoni for my first time here and I wish I got the whole pizza and not just the slice. It was so delicious. If you like pizza with cheese, a thick, and crispy crust this is it. My sister goes to school out here and raves about this place and loves how they change the pizza toppings every so often. Really love the interior as well with all the nostalgic VHS and frames with famous couples. Such a good spot. The wait isn't bad either, the chairs just fill up fast!

    The bambino
    Zulema G.

    10/10!!! I had looked up places to eat in Merced and it had popped up with some good reviews for sandwiches. We had passed it and turned back around to get a slice of pizza. So glad we did. Loved the vibe. Cool retro displays. We ordered the bambino. WOW. It was so good. Good big squared slice. The vodka sauce w/ the mozzarella yum. Whenever I'm in Merced again, I'm getting another slice of pizza.

    Waterboy
    Loredo L.

    We were lucky to find this independent sandwich shop passing through Merced on US 99. The place is fun and quirky inside with eclectic music playing and 80's art on the walls. There was a good amount of people eating on a Thursday afternoon. The service was friendly and efficient. The sandwiches were uniquely created after famous Hollywood couples. I really enjoyed my Cheech & Chong and 2 others really liked the Jack & Rose (Titanic). My young son enjoyed the Sicilian style cheese pizza.

    Cheech & Chong
    Kurt A.

    Tried to go here two weeks ago but they were closed and had a sign on the door. Made it today and the place was packed. Decided to order online and just wait outside. Couldn't order pizza online. I ordered a Cheech & Chong with some dirty chips. My order time kept adjusting further and further out so I went in to check. The staff asked me to wait 2 minutes. I went ahead and ordered two slices of pizza (Pepperoni & Buffalo Chicken). When the sandwich was ready I was handed a closed bag. The pizza took a few more minutes. Total time for order was about 30 minutes. I think I should have just stood in line in hindsight. Even though it was packed it was clean. If they had some tables outside, it might help. Did notice the vent cover above pizza oven was dusty and that the wall above had some grease and dust, as well. Got everything home. Good News: The pizzas were excellent with great flavors. Not so good news: the dirty chips didn't make it in the bag and the Cheech & Chong was kind of bland. I really wanted to love the sandwich as much as the pizza, but that didn't happen. I couldn't taste the red onions. The sauce was light and drowned out by lettuce. It was just ok. I will try one more time, down the road as I believe this place has potential and maybe I just caught this at a busy time. A lot of people love this place and I'm glad it's being supported.

    Crunchiest pizza to the max! LOVED IT!!!
    Lurdes R.

    You gotta go check them out before you see a movie, play pool, walk the town in Merced on Tuesday. They sell slices and crunchy pieces. Great customer service. You can sit inside the restaurant or leisurely walk outside and find a place to sit at. I would recommend my family, friends, and new comers.

    Buffalo
    Zenobia B.

    It's in downtown Merced. The pizza was delicious and so were the sandwiches. You get to pick your bread and they have a bread called the dutch crunch. I'd never heard of it before and wanted to try something new, which I unfortunately didn't really like. It's a sweeter bread with a rougher top.. it's too sweet for a sandwich and the rough exterior is tough on the roof of your mouth. The service was great, everyone was nice. The inside is covered with pictures of celebrities or famous movies couples, which some of the sandwiches are named after. I believe their pizza flavors rotate.

    Jake B.

    Huge, huge fan of this sandwich spot in Merced. The Jack & Rose was a perfect sandwich. Really large, perfectly constructed, and soft delicious bread. Will absolutely be back!

    Romeo & Juliet
    Danielle S.

    Fresh. Good bread texture :) Romeo & Juliet's a lil " sparky " (not to be confused with spicy). They have voodooo chips (they're the best with sandwiches)

    me n stuff
    Sinehan E.

    banger sandwich wish it was toasted tho, i got the house bread and the super meaty one i forgot what it was called (just ask for the one with the most meat). best part for me was the food wasn't made to be hyper palatable like a lot of places trying to make the sandwich taste as "best" as possible which can lose the fuel factor of food. service was amazing, loved the two sweet humans working the register, fast and nice. wish i had money for a tip lol. ambiance was AMAZING, even the bathroom was clean af and stylish with this cool graffiti style, i wonder how they did that (see picture spoiler alert). movie decor everywhere too, loved it a lot. very clean place with good service and solid real food, love to see it esp in this day and age

    Minimal turkey more lettuce
    Brenda C.

    This place is usually always packed. Great sandwiches and pizza. 5/5 . My only complaint is the wait time (I've personally had to wait up to 30 min for a sandwich) and also if you come during the lunch rush hour you risk getting a sandwich that has minimal meat. Not worth the money or time. Otherwise, I still really enjoy this place

    Jack & Rose
    Gabriela F.

    Merced is going up!! It was my first time here and I will be back like next week lol! I tried the Jack and Rose sandwich on a dutch crunch bread, solid 10/10! I have no comments on what they could do better. Now the pizza is another 10/10! The cheese pizza has a really good sauce. It's not too much. I also ordered the Members Only pizza and DANG! It tastes more like a chicken bake than a OG chicken bake. They nailed it with this one. I can't wait to try others, but hope this one stays around. You order, pay, and wait. The employees are nice and quick! They said it would be a wait but we probably only waited 5-10 minutes. Great service! They also had some cute pictures around of relationships/friendships. It gives character and fits to the name.

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    The food was amazing and very delicious the music was spot on inside the place is such a nostalgic up beat vibe! And with a small wait time!

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