Updated review: recently tried their seasonal drinks: and 5 stars to Cranberry Matcha and Salted…read moreHoney Rosemary latte. Cranberry Matcha is such an interesting and unique flavor. There's good balance of matcha and cranberry taste. Tried it iced, tasted perfect. Salted Honey Rosemary Latte: very interesting and delicious. Came back for seconds on both drinks. Also love their cafe, it's nice and spacious. Great service. Definitely give it a shot.

Plenty of parking available. Interior design and ambiance are nice and clean. It's quiet on weekday…read moreafternoon, perfect place to relax, study, or hang out. They offer seasonal and special drinks on the menu, many great options to choose from. Barista is friendly. Tried Raw coconut latte - only available in cold, it was delicious. Personally I think $7 and up for a coffee is a bit overpriced in Merced. Plus, they charge an additional $1.10 for substituting oat/soy/almond/coconut milk. If I'm in the area again, I would return and try other drinks.

Place is lovely its great for studying and the iced matcha is my favorite, definitely recommend:)read more

Stopped by here on our way to the Bay Area. This is the cutest shop for times you may want to study…read moreor work on some things, the other side of the shop has beautiful art pieces. We got the Golden Money and Honey Lavender Latte, both were really good and the service was great. It's a little bit on a pricey side but was a great treat.

Great local spot in downtown Merced. Place is super clean and the employees are really friendly…read more Coffee was very good. I went with a classic hazelnut latte with almond milks Will be visiting again

Coffee Bandits is such a quirky little spot in Merced! I ordered a decaf mocha latte and it was…read morepretty solid. They have plenty of drink options to choose from, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. I also really liked the unique, laid-back atmosphere. Definitely a fun local coffee shop to check out if you're in the area!

I stopped by while I was in Merced and I really enjoyed my visit. It has a really cozy vibe and is…read morea great place to get some work done. There's plenty of seating inside, plus outdoor seating if you want to sit outside. I got the cafe con leche, which I really enjoyed, and I also grabbed one of their chia seed pudding cups with mango and little pieces of milk chocolate on top. It was such a refreshing little snack! My absolute fave though was the elote bread. It was SO good and definitely the highlight of my visit! The ladies working there were also super sweet and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm in Merced!

I'm back! I finally…read moremade it in on a weekend morning. I wanted to try the Chilaqueles and they are the bomb.com!!! They serve them on Friday and Saturday mornings only, and the sauce is nice and spicy, there's a over medium egg on top, and fresh avocado and crema... so good, it's like your gramma made it, if she can throw down in the kitchen! I enjoyed an iced cafe con leche, with a foam top, it was was a perfect way to start my #SelfCareSaturday I get so much work done here when I am in town, it is definitely a special hidden treasure on Main Street. I always try to support local family owned businesses wherever I go. Shout out to Valeria for checking me in and kindly bringing out my drink to my table today, Bobby for the above and beyond customer service as always. I was sitting outside of the cafe and he brought my meal out to me... so kind. And today's chefs that made the best chilequeles, Lety and Yose! It takes a team and this team is the best in the coffee and food service hospitality industry, in my humble opinion of course.

Obsessed!! they have the best coffee in Merced with so many fun options. Kinsey is the best and is…read moreso nice. On weekends sometimes the cart is outside of the cycle studio and is totally worth a try!

This was our must do bucket list while driving down to Fresno, this time with pictures!! Service…read morewas kind and friendly, offered to help when we were at the kiosk and to other customers. The ambiance is super cute and thoughtful! The drinks were hitting they tasted so good. We got the matcha raw coconut, mango tango, and taro. Place got packed after we placed our order -- happy we stopped by!

WHY WE WENT HERE: - post dinner boba…read more THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a plaza off G St and E Yosemite Ave - located in the same plaza as Raley's but closest to Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza and 88 Bao Bao THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - LOVE the Herringbone flooring - white tables and chairs - Chevron Arrow Pride Flag on the wall - ordering kiosk THE MENU: - popular - event drinks - regular - seasonal drinks - slush - premium - specialty drinks - macaroons - cakes - premium (fundraiser) - cakes (fundraiser) - gift cards WHAT I ORDERED: - hojicha tea with light boba THE TASTE: - earthy - refreshing - not too sweet CUSTOMER SERVICE: - minimal since we ordered through the kiosk and retrieved our drinks from the counter when they were ready

Smoothies are delicious we got the kind mint chip smoothie great for digestion & the horchata…read moresmoothie great for energy. All were not super sweet they had a good balance to them. They have a lot of other things on the menu but we just came in for these two smoothies. The place is cute, nice decor & clean. The staff are friendly, ready for your order. I took a while looking at the menu and not once did they give up on asking me "let me know when you're ready." And I am the kind that usually gets pressured but I didn't feel that way because there was no one behind me. Came close to closing on a Sunday afternoon. Saturdays and Sundays they close at 3.pm. Ample parking in structure or on street.

I love the green smoothie bowl, açaí bowl, and the mushroom hot chocolate. Great for me since I'm…read moregluten and dairy free. I also bought a set of adorable celery candles as a gift, they look just like actual celery. Friendly service and helpful with my many questions.

The bagels I usually get over here are like amazingly the best best ever. They also have very good…read moreservice and prepare them tasty and fresh

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.

The Papaya Salad is so fresh & full of summer vibes! Highly recommend! Bonus- the couple that owns…read morethe restaurant is the sweetest!

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!

Wow! That was delicious! We were driving through town when hunger striked which led us to Toni's…read moreCourtyard Cafe. We came on a Monday morning and the crowd was light as expected being a weekday. We were seated right away. They have both indoor and outdoor seating options but the tables are a bit tight so probably not the best place for parties over 4-5 people. I had the salmon scramble with a slice of pumpkin bread and subbed the potatoes for a fruit cup. I don't know if it was because I was extra hungry but it tasted delicious! There was a lot more salmon in the scramble than I expected which was a bonus! The fruit was great and the pumpkin bread was a nice unique twist to the classic breakfast side options. My fiancé got the breakfast burrito which was huge and filling!

Came here for brunch on Sunday morning/ ordered coffee, the salmon scramble with breakfast potatoes…read moreand pumpkin bread. Everything was delicious! The restaurant had a cozy vibe/ definitely will be back!