I travel for work from Sacramento to the Central Valley, and whenever I'm in Manteca, I stop at…read moreBean & Leaf. Honestly, every single time. Everyone here is so sweet and helpful, and from what I've observed, they know many of their customers by name. You can feel the genuine sense of community. That same care carries over into the food. Everything is fresh, wholesome, and intentionally made. You can tell they care about the food they're serving and the people they're serving it to. For the longest time, I couldn't stop ordering the turkey pesto sandwich because it was that good. Once I finally started trying other menu items, I realized it wasn't just one great sandwich. Everything I've had has been delicious. The coffee and tea are exceptional as well. Manteca is so lucky to have a place like Bean & Leaf. This is a place that genuinely nourishes its community, and I think that's something really special.

I hold a strong belief in providing fair and honest reviews, and I deeply respect the dedication…read moreand hard work of any business owner who possesses the tenacity and work ethic necessary to operate a business, particularly one focused on customer service. Given the multitude of licenses at stake in such enterprises, I wish to share my recent experience at this location. This morning, my husband and I visited, and we were somewhat disappointed with the quality of our orders. He ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk, while I ordered an oat milk latte with an extra shot of espresso at a temperature of 200 degrees. He also selected a ham, cheese, and egg croissant, and I opted for a bacon and cheese croissant. Regrettably, the items did not meet our expectations. The beverages lacked the desired strength; although the temperature was correct, I was informed after placing our order that they were out of oat milk and had to substitute it with almond milk. Given that we had already paid approximately $30, this was quite disappointing. Despite these concerns, we did not request a discount or refund, and we accepted the substitution that was communicated to us approximately 10 to 15 minutes after placing our order. On a positive note, the staff were very courteous, and the establishment was clean. However, I suspect that the items we ordered may not represent the best offerings on their menu. While the service was commendable, there was a notable wait involved. It would have been preferable to have been informed of the oat milk shortage prior to payment, as we might have chosen to leave at that point. Unfortunately, our dissatisfaction led us to seek alternative options, and we subsequently drove to Stockton to visit Peet's Coffee, where we consistently find lattes prepared to our liking. While we may not return to this location, I do not wish to portray it negatively. It is clear that the establishment has potential, yet our experience did not align with our expectations.

I had lunch here one afternoon and it was DELICIOUS. I started with a nice side salad and I ordered…read morea chicken pesto sandwich. The staff was super nice and attentive! I never knew this place exhausted until I randomly yelped it, and I now consider it my nice little Italian hole in the wall restaurant. Would 100% come back!

I was really hoping to love this place since it's casual dining Italian food that is much needed…read morevariety in the sea of Mexican restaurants. Maybe it was just the day we were there on a weeknight because the table near us were also just picking at their food. The raviolis do appear homemade but just didn't have any flavor to them. The marinara sauce was also more on the bland side. They do have great house salads and the Tuscan pasta was very good. The garlic bread also tasted more like toasted buttered bread with barely a hint of garlic. The marinara sauce didn't have the I've been cooking for hours with bones and red wine. I wouldn't say it was better than Rao's. It wasn't bad, but we didn't end up eating the leftovers. I'll be back and I'll order the Tuscan pasta with the house salad.

Got the chicken Platter to share. They hook it up! The portion size for the price is amazing!…read moreNot sure if the hummus is made in house or not, but it was also fire! Next time I go, Im gonna have to try the lamb. They were out this time, but if the chicken was that good, I can only imagine how good their lamb is. Also pretty cool that it shares a space with "House of Mokha", so you can grab a dessert for after

I've been to Habibi's and ordered a beef and chicken plate with was very delicious. I ordered my…read morecustomers a couple of chopped cheese sandwiches and decided to order one for myself. Amazing flavor!!!!! The picture doesn't do it justice. It's my new go to. Packed with flavor!

Amazing food, a little expensive but really delicious and presentation is exquisite…read more Papaya salad- very spicy, sweet, salty. Great flavors. $17 Whole coconut $7 very nice, soft creamy coconut meat. Corn fritters - 10 pieces of fried corn fritters (no egg) comes with a sweet chili sauce (housemade) $14 (a little too expensive) Crab pad Thai- $25 with cheese. Sweet and saucy. Crab was maybe a canned crab? Not sure. Pretty good, probably will get it without. Crab next time. Came with fried tofu. Mango sticky rice- $12 surprisingly disappointing- sticky rice was a little too hard and too sweet.

This is the first time I've ever crossed over a Doordash review to Yelp and I think it's for VERY…read moregood reason. I'll comment on the taste in a bit but I want to first highlight something I've never experienced. In all my work-from-home years I've never once had to-go experience where the dishes looked like they'd been plated for table service at the restaurant. Sure some stuff shifted in the Dasher's car but it honestly blew me away. Even the drink was carefully wrapped and put in a little box to ensure it wouldn't leak everywhere. As for the important bit, the taste, man... I have had so many amazing Thai meals at places in the bay area and honestly just assumed the most Modesto would get is some great Banh Mi spots. Obviously I haven't had the chance to try the whole menu but my go-to, Tom Kha, this is the best Thai coconut soup I've ever had! The Pad Thai is as good if not better than what I've had in San Francisco as well. I'm really looking forward to bringing friends and family here to check it out in person! Side note... yes, it's also very expensive ordering via Doordash with their added fees but it's 2026 and it's California. So far my multiple orders have been well worth the price and I expect the same experience in person! (just, you know, without the extra Doordash fee nonsense)

Cute little shop , ambience is very chic and feels like home. Service was fast. Busy during lunch…read morehours. Was recommended the jalapeno melt and it was DELICIOUS! 11/10 They give you the option of having macaroni salad, potato salad, or fruit salad on the side. Everything was affordable. Very filling and good portion size. Will definitely come again to try the other menu options Highly recommend this place

The food, service and ambience are on point. As for Mr. Peter who prepares the food offerings, I…read morewill echo the words of MLK : "If a man is called to make a sandwich, he should make it even as a Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music... No sandwich is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance." - Adapted from Martin Luther King Jr. Oh yeah... and coffee there is the BEST!

My wife, our daughter, and I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Barnwood Restaurant inside…read moreGreat Wolf Lodge, and Patrick served us. I can honestly say it was the absolute best service I have ever had at a restaurant, period. From the moment we sat down, Patrick was exceptionally attentive, warm, and proactive without ever being intrusive. He went above and beyond to ensure our entire family felt welcome and cared for, paying wonderful attention to our daughter and anticipating our needs seamlessly. Genuine hospitality like his is rare to find, and it completely elevated our entire evening. Thank you, Patrick, for providing such memorable, top-tier service for our family. Management, give this man a raise--he is a massive asset to your team!

Out of all the dining options here and you want something good to eat, then this is the place! It's…read morea sit down restaurant with actual people you can order from and interact with. Everyone here was very attentive and friendly! *RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY! No walk ups allowed. The 2 dishes that were outstanding to me were: 1. CHEESY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP. Served in a cast-iron skillet, topped with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Such a delicious starter! I loved the dip with tortilla chips. If you run out of chips or pico de gallo, you can request more at no extra charge. 2. GRILLED ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD. Crisp romaine, cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, scallions, green beans, crunchy wonton strips, and sweet ginger sesame dressing. A fresh vibrant medley of different textures and flavor! This is easily enough for two people to share. They are generous with the portions. One of the best salads I've ever had! Both dishes were so good, my sister and I went there a second time (the next night) during our trip and ordered the same thing!

My favorite Asian restaurant in town, by far! The food is always fresh and beautiful. The service…read moreis always wonderful and personal. Seating is nice, considering limited space. Some favorite dishes, wonton, pepper pork chops, BBQ pork veggie bowl. Honestly, I have yet to try something that was not delicious. Thank you Kitty , Wayne, and all the ladies helping in the kitchen

The food is exceptionally delicious. Not to mention that the price is very reasonable. The service…read moreis excellent. The place is clean and descent. Given the character of the restaurant you deserve to have a much bigger place to be able to cater to a larger clientele.

Since we have been waiting for the new Lathrop location to open, we stopped by to grab lunch to go…read moreat this location while in the area. We ordered #14 Italian sandwich and a large cup of clam chowder. The chowder seemed like a bit of a rip-off price-wise, but it tasted good and was enough for two people to share. The sandwich was good as well, the bread was kind of hard since it was toasted. Overall great food, place was clean and friendly staff. Can't wait for the one near me to open.

Left. Waited in line for 17 minutes. Finally my time to order they didn't acknowledge me just left…read moreto prepare orders. For the price of the food customer service should be at least decent . Won't be back.

Hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant tucked away in the heart of downtown Manteca, and one that's…read moreworth seeking out. My wife and I stopped in after our jog along the Tidewater Biketrail, making this our lunch pit stop after starting at Lathrop Road. The Char Siu Pork Bánh Mì is an easy 5/5. The baguette was fresh, crispy on the outside, and soft and chewy inside. The char siu pork was tender, juicy, and perfectly caramelized around the edges. Crisp pickled carrots and daikon, plenty of cilantro, and fresh jalapeños brought everything together. It's a well-balanced sandwich with a portion that's just right. The Grilled Chicken Roll'd deserves more attention. The grilled chicken reminded me of a flavorful chicken satay, and the peanut sauce complemented every bite without overpowering the fresh ingredients. If you're looking for a lighter, protein-packed option, this is it. They also offered complimentary strawberry and passion fruit refreshers. They were a little sweeter than my preference, but the flavors were refreshing. Next time, I'd order one at 50% sweetness. The restaurant is clean, inviting, and a welcome escape from the Central Valley heat. Service has always been friendly, and it's the kind of place where both the staff and regulars make you feel welcome. There's also a Tracy location, but I find myself coming back to the Manteca restaurant. It's smaller, more intimate, and has a charm all its own. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. Great food, great people, and a relaxed atmosphere. I always say, good food brings out the best in people. I always say, good food brings out the best in people.

Stopped by at this restaurant for a quick lunch. Service was very attentive. We got beef stew,…read morechicken noodle soup and lemon grass chicken vermicelli. The chicken in the vermicelli dish was outstanding, flavorful but not overpowering with spice. Salad items were fresh and crunchy. Both of the soup dishes were full of flavor, beef stew on a spicy side. Chicken noodle soup is old classic that was executed beautifully in this eatery. I tried Thai tea as well and it was yummy. Not too sweet. All in all, great value for the quality and quantity of food.

go here everything…read moreis good and staff are all very sweet and accommodating, the homemade drinks were delicious and all the food was as well! go here

The food was really good. We love the service here. Everyone is really friendly and chill. The…read morerestaurant is family-friendly, and there are lots of kids, at least in the evening. There are so many options for beers! It can be a little noisy at times depending on how busy they are but nothing bad. We could still easily talk to each other without having to shout or ask someone to repeat themselves. The beers on tap are pretty good but if you don't want that check out the beer fridge. This is our second time coming here and we weren't been disappointed. I know I was less than enthusiastic but compared to last time this was a definite step up. The food had more flavor and the fries were better. Getting to go containers was easier. Basically there was a definite uptick in the food and the service compared to our last visit.