Pizza Guys

Tucked away in Merced, this little pizza shack delivers legit New York-style pizza by the slice…read morewithout trying too hard to be "authentic" every five seconds. The slices are large, around $4.50 each, and worth it. I tried the pepperoni and the Tucci special -- roasted tomatoes, pesto, and ricotta -- and that one absolutely stole the show. Simple combo, big flavor. The inside is definitely on the smaller side, so don't expect a big dine-in experience, but the staff was friendly and the food came out fast. Great spot when you want a solid slice without the usual mall-food-court disappointment pretending to be pizza.

This spot has very minimal seating. It's more of a takeout place…read more However, the cheese pizza here is actually really good. It reminds me of New York style pizza. There's a bunch of cheese and they don't overdo it on the sauce. I also tried the Papas Island pizza personally, it was not for me. However, if you're into like sweet and savory together, I think it would be a good pizza for you. I didn't get to take a picture of the pizzas, but the slices were really big. Also, the staff is super nice here which is a bonus and they are quick. They had a line out the door and they were able to quickly get everyone's pizzas. I would totally come here again!

Manco slice - Mushrooms, bacon, and mozzarella

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Lover’s Deli

4.6(128 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

I walked into one of the best little sandwich spots I've ever been to. Lovers Deli keeps the menu…read moresimple, which I really like. The prices are good, the menu isn't overwhelming, and the staff is friendly. Both times I've been here, the customers have been friendly too. One of the coolest things is all the old movies inside they really bring back some great memories and give the place a lot of character. If you're in Merced and looking for a great sandwich spot, this is it. It's in a great downtown location with plenty of parking, and it's nice to take a little walk around the area before or after your meal. Definitely worth checking out!

Cute place retro theme, with vhs tapes on thr wall and all. It is a little loud considering how…read moresmall the dining room is. Staff is very polite and knock out orders at a pretty good clip. Ordered a couple of sandwiches and a slice of their 2 dollar cheese pizza. Pizza was much better than I had expected for a 2 dollar slice. My sandwhich was the cheech and Chong. Only thing that I think may have made it better is if they had jalapeño or maybe some pepperchini peppers on it. Wife had a turkey sandwich and we left with half of it. She said she wanted to share with the kids at home. If in the area will definitely come back. Its a nice little shop with a good vibe.

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Gateway Pizza-N-Subs

4.2(72 reviews)

1.9 mi

This place is amazing and the owner always takes care of you. A bit pricey but it's a family owned…read morerestaurant so it helps them. There corn dogs are always sold out if you wanted something small and fast. The bonus is you can see them cooking your meal if you wanted to wait there while it was being cooked. There's no dine in experience it's take it and go all around pretty tasty.

Speaks for itself...Manager said he didn't know that wings were small.. lol... rip-off.. don't…read moreorder here.

Exterior

Yes this is real... They should probably be reported to PETA.....

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Full price. Manager said he was unaware...lol....DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE!!

Calzone Life

4.4(14 reviews)

0.0 mi

Best calzone I have eaten here in Merced. Great size and ingredients great. Will order again.read more

The place is actually called Pizza Guys. Same address as the one listed as Calzone Life in Yelp…read more Staff was friendly and helpful. I ordered a mushroom sausage calzone and enjoyed it. Crust was cooked just right. Ambiance wise, it definitely a basic pizza place. Few tables. Looks like they primarily cater to take out. Which is ok since the calzone was really good. I'll add this to my places in Merced to get pizza in the future. The place is actually called Pizza Guys. Same address as the one listed as Calzone Life in Yelp. Staff was friendly and helpful. I ordered a mushroom sausage calzone and enjoyed it. Crust was cooked just right. Ambiance wise, it definitely a basic pizza place. Few tables. Looks like they primarily cater to take out. Which is ok since the calzone was really good. I'll add this to my places in Merced to get pizza in the future.

Calzone: Golden Gate 2

Calzone: Santa Monica 3

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Destino's

4.2(266 reviews)

Today I came in super hungry! So I started with the BEST EVER minestrone soup and house salad combo…read moreto hit that HUNGER BUTTON. I woke up early but got straight to my "projects" all morning and hadn't eaten yet. Then, I ordered the VERONA pizza to go, to enjoy by the pool on this CRAZY HOT DAY, and I ordered my friend a Destinos Cutlet Sandwich combo to go, with their amazing soup, because it was one of their "Featured Lunch Specials". Check out Destinos on Main Street and Canal for lunch, happy hour specials, dinner, and THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE! Today I met, Audrina, and she was on point with her service, just like ever other server, at each of my other visits. YOU FEEL like A VIP guest at Destino's, but not "bougie" VIP... more like, your country neighbor invited you over for their BEST HOMECOOKING kind of VIP, welcoming, come on in and kick your boots off, neighbor hospitality! Ladies, you have to check out their adorable decorations and pictures in their restroom are hallway too! I don't think I've shared pictures of those on my posts, so I added some here!

I love love pizza and been wanting to try this place for awile. It's located square in the middle…read moreof quaint downtown Merced. It was my first time there and it's a small yet spacious little spot with upstairs area to boot. I was greeted on arrival and the service was friendly and helpful. I had the coconut shrimp which is always on my radar to try and they didn't disappoint. I tried the Torino white sauce pizza with chicken minus the bacon (i don't eat pork) and added bbq sauce and pineapple because I read it on one of the yelp reviews and it sounded good, it was. I was very pleased. It's definitely worth the short trip from Modesto to try it out. Pro tip: there is parking behind the building which will be much easier to find parking.

A pretty sunflower on my country walks, to walk off my meals at Destinos, ALWAYS DELICIOUS!

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Gnocchi with lobster sauce & french fries with catsup.

The Mainzer

4.1(395 reviews)

1.1 mi

Mainzer! You are…read moreamainzing!... Too much? That's what how my dad pronounces amazing so.. it works for me. Plenty of seating. Food if a notch above typical diner fare. Your pastrami/rye was really good. The Brussels sprouts were yummy. Also tried cod burger, fried chicken burger and more. All good stuff and a fun little place to eat. I haven't sat in one of your showings but maybe one day!

Fun place to hang out for beer and tacos, maybe onion rings too. There's an actual movie theatre as…read morewell as a game area with I think skeeball and some other stuff that we didn't check out. Vibe felt like they'd put some money in to the remodel and upkeep, leading to a bright, contemporary vibe that managed to preserve the original feel. Was here for a vendor event, where the extensive beer selection, accessed by self-service RFID cards, worked better in theory than reality. They measure the pours at each machine and it's quite interactive, but it felt like a bunch of the kegs were empty (so the corresponding dispensers were not working), and there were definitely some issues with the RFID system that they, to their credit, did get sorted out. Chips and guac are good and hard to mess up, the carne asada tacos were very good, the chicken tacos were pretty forgettable. 3.5 stars. Tempted to rate higher but they seem to promise a bit more than they delivered.

Sold Out Concert! Photo Credit: Indigo Rain

Tomato Brunch Cast Iron

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Smoked Turkey Club

Pizza Factory

Food service and ambiance i give great big servings served hot and very fresh tasting.read more

Well went in at 12:15pm to have the lunch buffet. Was very disappointed they had 2 pizza's that…read morewere out half gone and cold. Luckily the salad bar was filled so I could have salad and 1pizza of cold pizza. It took them over 30mins. to put anymore out. The counter girl was very nice. There were over 12 people in the restaurant who were just waiting for hot pizza. Won't be returning back. Never had this problem at any of the pother locations I go to!!

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Table 59

4.2(204 reviews)

2.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

Catering service

It was our first time going to table 59 and we will definitely be back.Food was really delicious…read morevery fresh also the service was really great!

Our first visit to Rainbird in Merced this past Saturday was a wonderful experience! We met family…read morefrom out of town for lunch, and the pleasant atmosphere, exceptional food, and warm hospitality made it a perfect place to catch up. Our server, Soichi, was attentive and delightful. Alyssa, the Food & Beverage Supervisor, was extremely helpful with food recommendations and seating accommodations. Both helped make our afternoon feel special. The bruschetta and burrata were superb, with beautiful presentation. Our family raved about the Rainbird Club, while my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Millionaire BLT--what a flavorful experience! We also appreciated Rainbird's commitment to seasonal ingredients and local farms. After lunch, we moved over to Native Son Cafe for a scrumptious dessert and some righteous drinks while continuing our conversation. It was the perfect finish to a memorable afternoon. Thank you, Soichi, Alyssa, and the team, for making our first visit such a pleasure. We will definitely be back!

Salt, Lime, $5 Margaritas. That's the vibe ‍ Every Wednesday's celebrate in style

#ScampiEnergy

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Creamy Cajun sauce Pizza topped with shrimp, onions, bell peppers, and spinach drizzled in Cajun sauce.

Bella Luna

4.0(657 reviews)

Decided to take family out for dinner on saturday night to bella luna. The greeters were very nice…read moreand seated us shortly after.the food was absolutely delicious. We order calamary,caesar salad,capellini and italiano pizza which was outstanding. Service was ok, our server jasmine was very short with words and seem to be in a rush, we did not kept us from enjoying our food. We will definatly be back to try other pizzas and pastas.

Bread is freshly baked and yum but not complimentary. Meatballs appetizer is tasty, comes with 4…read morebig meatballs. Combo: half salad and half sandwich are limited to a few options only. Asked the waiter if I can pay extra to select a different salad on the menu and they said No. Pasta is great, salad is average, the beet salad plate was cold, seems like it came straight from the fridge. Pizza took very long to make, it came towards the end of our meal. The waiter gave us some free fries and soups to make up the long wait time. Overall it's not a bad experience, I would go back for pasta dishes only.

Best Seat in the House

A Place To Bring a Friend

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Book for Private Events. Contact : banquets@bellalunamerced.com. Tuscan Room. Seats 80.

Mountain Mike's Pizza

3.3(99 reviews)

1.4 mi

Best pizza I had in a while. food quality and quality, I can't complain. Buffalo wings were juicy…read moreand flavorful. Mountain pizza with Chicken tikka was bursting with flavors

Pros: Clean tables…read moreClean restrooms Good customer service Refillable soft drinks Cons: Tiny wings Pepperroni pizza was dry and cool/warm (not hot) Overpriced First time here and was not impressed. The person taking my order was pleasant. The restaurant was pretty clean. The restrooms were clean as well. I appreciate that they have a refillable soft drink station. But at the end of the day I came here to eat and not to drink soda and admire their cleanliness. I wanted pizza. I ordered a medium pepperoni pizza, two soft drinks and an order of Buffalo wings (6pc) Total came up to almost $40!!!! The wings were tiny...and soggy. The pizza was not hot. It was dry. So dry that my husband had to ask for extra pizza sauce on the side.... Which by the way came in a pre served cup out of their drink fridge. So that tells me that they know their pizza is dry and that people are going to ask for extra sauce.... But why out of the fridge? Why not serve it warm? Anyway, that also didn't help so we dipped it in ranch... That still didn't help. Overall, this was a very unpleasant experience. You should reconsider your prices and the quality of your food. P.S. after eating here, I checked out the reviews. Apparently I should be expecting diarrhea soon. Can't wait.

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Natasha H.

8 years ago

I have been their customer for the last 4 years. My husband and I never order from anywhere else but here. People over here like Ban C. be posting shit like they own the store. How the F*** do you even know all this false shit that you are posting. Do you work there? Don't be posting false shit. It ruins someone's business. If you love dominos so much and round table, go fucking order from them. Because of your false shit, this store is getting a bad reputation. I have never received any complaints from this restaurant. The owner is super nice. Our food is always delivered before time. Every time we dine in, the entire staff greets with a smile on their faces. Pizza guys if you are reading this, You guys are the best restaurant, don't be affected by such people. I love your food so much. All of my friends order from you guys. You have never given us any chance to complain. All I can say is Thankyou for making amazing food and please continue to do so. We love PIZZA GUYS. read more

Kathleen E.

11 years ago

After a friend told me the pizza here was good I thought I'd try it but boy was I wrong. The pizza was fine the delivery took an hour when it was stated that it would only take 30 minutes but I didn't say anything. Three days I checked my bank statement to see that they had charged me twice two different prices. At this point I called them and some girl told me her manager could not help me because the bank was not open but took my name and my number and told me I would get a phone call the next morning, it has now been two days since I called and I have not yet received a phone call. I went through the bank and filed a wrongful charge but they have not called me yet. This is just sketchy because they charged me two different prices when I've only ever ordered from them once and I will never order from them again. I suggest that if you're buying pizza here use cash don't ever give them a card. read more

Ashley G.

13 years ago

IF I WAS ABLE TO GIVE THIS PLACE A ZERO I WOULD! this is the worst place in MERCED. by far the worst customer service ive ever experienced. there's a young girl working there that looks to be related to the owner that is so rude and unprofessional, she addressed employees in a rude way in front of customers, and addressed customers bad as well. I do not know why they keep this place open, the pizza is so dry and plain.. there is completely nothing on it. The guy who seems to be the owner, or manager, sometimes yells at his employees in front of us customers being there and it makes the environment of the restaurant feel super awkward. WORST PLACE EVER. read more

Eric P.

4 years ago

i ordered from these guys regularly and had no issues until today when my online order was mysteriously changed to a pickup. i order online because i cannot walk very well and am in a power chair most of the time. so i hobble myself down there and am given a stack of precarious items including my sauces and am told to grab an ice cream from the case; all to be carried with one hand due to the cane. needless to say i dropped the icecream and my sauce and hobbled back to my car embarrassed and furious at the service i had received. ***NOT DISABLED FRIENDLY*** read more

Ajit S.

14 years ago

I am writing this review after eating their pizza and garlic bread. I tried almost every other pizza in town, but this one is simply the best. I spoke to Manager and he told me they will be offering discount coupons during games......... Price is like any other pizza but if you use coupons..you really get a very good deal..... First timers, must try their california garlic chicken for garlic lovers and pesto pizza.... The delivery boy is fast enough and delivered my pizza in 30 minutes..... P.S: Must try all meat pizza and garlic bread. read more

Celine T.

14 years ago

Awesome place... I am a regular customer at pizza guys. I almost eat twice every week. My kids loves their chicken wings and garlic bread. Last week i tried their all meat pizza and i simply loves this pizza and will order again. Their customer service is good and they also have big parking lot.... The only negative is they dont have much of dine in option but who cares...... I always place order for delivery and yes they do deliver late nights on weekends. read more

John S.

14 years ago

Best pizza i had so far.....Yesterday i tried their California garlic chicken pizza along with creamy pesto pasta and spicy buffalo wings and the food was really above my expectation. I got some discount coupouns so got a good deal on what i ordered. They have good parking space and staff is also very friendly plus the whole shopping complex is so neat and clean. And will definitely order from them next time. read more

Sukhi K.

14 years ago

I been to pizza guys alot of times, I love their pizza, their dough is so soft. They always have special deals going on, and if you pick up pizza you get 2 liter free soda. i love their specialty pizza , epically the cal garlic chicken. Their customer service is fast. Employees always have nice smile on their face. you should definitely go check it out their special deals. read more

Carlos M.

3 years ago

The food is great specially the pizza flavorful and perfectly crisp! Delicious wings and fresh salad. Awesome service very kind, I messed up ordering wings and when I told the manager she gave me free boneless wings even though I was the one that messed up. They were very attentive and caring. They all deserve a raise, hard workers. read more

Maria S.

1 year ago

my order wasn't right, so called and spoke to Mnger Jaz . I explained the situation and he made it right by sending the correct order . I have been there customer for a long time and because of their great customer service I will continue to be. Thanks alot pizza guys read more

Jose T.

14 years ago

Yesterday i order 3 x-large piza from them as its my son birthday and they give me a good discount on that.........which is great. Well there pizza is really good specially Mexican Taco pizza. I will definitely order from them again...... read more

James S.

5 years ago

Where do you start a rating at the beginning ordering was easy through yelp got a rewards from pizza guys for the next one. Delivery was prompt pizza was good cup pepperoni is the way Togo for the first time Ron Swanson read more

Rachel V.

11 years ago

FAST service even when they are busy. Friendly employees and Great tasting pizza and breadsticks !!! I love the Alfredo sauce and pink sauce on my pizzas when I order. I highly recommend this place!! read more

Debbie D.

2 years ago

In my opinion, the best pizza in town. This is my to go place always for pizza. they're toppings are always fresh and good. Their sauce is not overly saucy and the pizza is always super yummy. read more

Lynn W.

7 years ago

Homophobic manager threatened us and we are 2 older women. All because we told them our order was wrong. Manager said he was our neighbor and knew our address. This is so scary read more

Ashika J.

5 years ago

As soon as I walked into the restaurant I was greeted by 3 employees and was helped right away with great customer service. The food was absolutely delicious. read more

Letticia N.

9 years ago

The worst experience ever!! I found a DEAD COCKROACH in the pizza. I would give this place a zero rating if i could. Never going to that place again. read more

Michael G.

2 years ago

excellent food and great customer service the food always comes out fresh and tasty really recommend! calm interior very clean and very welcoming! read more

Andrew B.

2 years ago

Amazing pizza place manager is super friendly, quick, and well mannered, the employees are super patience. The place has a family friendly vibe. read more

Natali C.

2 years ago

Very friendly service! They make a variety of pizza freshly made & well done. It has indoor & outdoor seating with music and youtube playing. read more

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