While I visit Newman rather sporadically just to drop in on the parentals, I know now about C.R…read more Fudge Company hidden dangerously close around the corner. Now, I suddenly feel those visits may increase exponentially. I've also never stepped in the store, but have only longingly gazed at it from outside, as they were still closed for the New Year. But if there's one thing I can say about it, it's that the fudge is amazing. Unfortunately, I could only try two kinds, but the fact that I plowed through the Tupperware full of the Peppermint fudge seems to tell me I'd probably enjoy other varieties with as much enthusiasm. I've also tried the Gingerbread but the Peppermint won me over. It's incredibly soft with chunks of soft peppermint candy sunk into the chocolate. But unlike other fudge that often feels so dense and so sugary your teeth start to hurt, C.R.'s makes it feel like a light indulgence and fantastic (nightly) dessert--so good that you eat five or six and pretty soon you've managed to eat your way to the bottom of the box. My mom tells me that the fudge's sweetness is matched only by Carol herself who makes the delectable squares. It warms me to know such talent surfaces in a little town, and unlike other shops that may fall by the wayside, C.R. Fudge better stay in business if the people know what's good for them. As the saying goes, "Eating some fudge a day keeps the blues away as well as your six pack abs but no one really cares about that."

OMG!!! so many scrumptious treats to choose from. Every kind of fudge you can think of. The owner…read moreis also very sweet and personable.

I am from San Jose, Ca but I was was planning my wedding at the Hotel Mission de Oro in Santa Nella…read morefor 4/27/24. I was looking for a bakery in that area that did wedding cakes at a reasonable price that had great reviews and came across MG Bakery in Gustine. Gustine is so close to Santa Nella so thought we would give it a try. I called and got in touch with Gladis who helped me throughout the entire process. She was so helpful and gave me so much guidance on what I needed. She suggested ordering cupcake samples to try out the flavors of the wedding cake.. she also gave me suggestions on what the best sellers were, what filling goes best with the bread and also gave me feedback on my budget. My husband and I drove from SJ to the bakery and tried them out and omg they were all so delicious!!! We ordered guava with custard filling, carrot cake with vanilla filling and strawberry with strawberry jelly. All were so good! The bread was so moist and the flavors were so different and tasty! I sent Gladis photos of my inspiration and they did exactly what I asked for. We ordered a 3 tier cake and also did an order of cupcakes and it was almost all gone.. haha. Luckily the hotel staff saved my husband and I a plate of cake. We got so much positive reviews from our guests on the bakery. The pricing was so reasonable and honestly worth more than what they charged because it was THAT GOOD!!! Oh and by the way- They also delivered the cake to the venue for a small delivery fee and set up for us. They put the cake topper on and the greenery on the cake and cupcakes. It was so stress free. I am so happy and pleased with MG Bakery. Thank you Gladis and MG Bakery for taking care of us on our special day!!! (Photos courtesy of Kapptured Photography from Fresno, Ca)

Great cakes on the inside and out. Gladis has a very special talent and takes a lot of pride in her…read morework. Great customer service, always friendly, and cakes are delicious and reasonably priced. Side note, the mangonadas are amazing too!

Visiting my cousin for the day and she took me to L&E for lunch…read more She suggested The House Special Pesto (on a pesto-Jack bagel) -- y'all this sandwich was SO GOOD. Giant chunks of flavorful and moist chicken, shredded lettuce and tomatoes (I nixed the onions), on a super soft bagel. The bagel itself was so delicious; the mix of warm bagel and oils from the pesto and cheese made it delicious and soft. I scarfed down half my sandwich and saved the rest for later. Will definitely head back another visit for more sandwiches and bagels! Physically it's a moderately large space with tables inside, tidy and clean.

What a great little spot. I wish they had something like this closer to home…read more It's just a simple family owned spot with good food. The Bagels are well sized and taste great. Definitely a gem when driving through Gustine. Recommended.

Delicious and authentic! Never disappointed. I wish them all the success with their business. This…read moreis our favorite place for churros!

WOW!!! If you haven't tried this cute little churro cart (like me, until today!) you might wanna…read morefind an excuse to drive out here - as if delicious churro desserts aren't enough! On my way back to Modesto, taking the backroads from Dos Rios State Park, I checked the map to see what goodies might be in the vicinity. When Churros Tradicionales popped up in Crows Landing, I knew I had to detour, and I'm SUPER glad that I did. I didn't have to wait in line - only a small family enjoying their treats, and two gentleman waiting for their to-go tray of churros - so I quickly picked the first photo of a menu item that looked delicious. My first time here, I knew I had to just dive in, so I picked the trio of churro flavors (cream, caramel, and strawberry) cut up into shareable sticks, and a scoop of ice cream (strawberry for me)! All that for $12. Believe me, it was worth the 5 minute wait, and could easily be shared depending on your level of sweet tooth! Can't wait to have another excuse to roll through town and stop for more churros :) Check them out.

So glad I was able to try The Sweet Life when I was in the area…read more The drinks are great, I tried the Sweet Iced Latte and a blue raspberry Italian soda. They were both amazing! The Sweet Iced Latte was my favorite with the perfect amount of sweetness. I tried the cupcakes which are soo cute but I did think they were a little dry. Inside is cute and I was pleasantly surprised to see the shelf of chip selection, Flamin everything - my favorite haha. The service was great as well. The barista was very knowledgeable and informed me on the best drinks. Definitely recommend stopping by for the latte if you're in the area!

decided to stop by the sweet life after receiving a gift certificate for it! this little…read morebakery/cafe is super cute! it has a very nice and inviting feel to it! I like the layout and like that there was a little section for the kiddos! the service was great! I was greeted as soon as I walked in and the lady who helped me also answered all my questions. I ended up getting a black Americano (my usual) and it was fantastic!!! one of the best ones I've had. as for the pastries they had a wide assortment but I didn't try any. But I will definitely be trying one next time I stop by and will update my review accordingly. Also, I love the sign on their outside window and I totally agree with it!

First impressions, the signage fits the downtown well, and is visible enough that makes them easy…read moreto find in downtown Gustine. Seating area consists of 3 tables, and they've got one of those mini arcade games for the kiddos as well. Overall pretty small dining area but Gustine isn't a big city so didn'texpect a ton of seating. Menu is displayed on a couple of monitors in the wall as you come in. The pasta is cooked in an open kitchen right behind the counter as you order. Pretty neat to be able to watch them make your order. Ordered the Volcanic Fettuccine because who doesn't like a spicy Italian dish right? Got it in a bread bowl with added chicken so cost was just shy of 20 bucks because of the upgrades. Didn't end up eating on site because it was really close to closing time for them and didn't want to be "that guy" so took my order home. The fettuccine was really good, cooked well, and the sauce was actually spicy. Not as spicy as I was hoping it would be, but it did have a nice kick. I'd definitely have it again. Overall, nice family run place with home made pasta. Would have ordered a pizza, but they ran out of pizza dough, since it is house made they don't have any extra in the fridge/freezer like you'd expect at a lot of places. If you are in the Gustine area looking for some really good home made pasta check them out. Definitely worth the drive.

Oh my goodness. I have seen this place on other TikToks and decided to go visit. The restaurant is…read moreonly open 5 hours Tuesday- Saturday and is quite small. I decided to try the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken in a bread bowl and hubby had volcanic fettuccine with chicken. The chicken and Alfredo were seasoned. Unlike other places where everything is so bland. I cannot recommend Pasta 209 enough. If you are ever in Gustine between 3-8, stop by and give it a try! It is yummy!!!!

After a long drive from SoCal, we decided to make this place our dinner pit stop. Love that they…read morehave a kids menu, which makes it easier to dine with two little ones. My son also specifically requested Alfredo so it's great that they have that on the kids menu! If you're tired of fast food, I highly recommend making this place your lunch or dinner stop. Food comes out fast and service is great. Highlight of our night was when staff handed my kids a small cup of koi food so we could feed the fish before making our way home. The kids really enjoyed that. We will be making this our pit stop coming home from SoCal every time from now on.

We come to Mission de Oro Hotel every year when we're in Santa Nella visiting my mom and dad's…read moregravesite at the National Veterans Cemetery. This visit happened to fall on Mother's Day weekend. We had reservations for both Saturday and Sunday, but we stopped in on Saturday to cancel that day's reservation since we'd already eaten lunch and knew we wouldn't be hungry by dinnertime. On Sunday, when we checked in for our reservation, I was impressed -- the hostess remembered us by name, which says a lot considering how many guests come through the restaurant. We were seated, and soon after we were greeted by Eleanor, our server. She was warm, attentive, and never made us feel pressured, which was a huge improvement from a previous visit. She answered every question I had, including how they cook a medium‑rare steak (every chef has their own interpretation, lol). She also gave an honest answer when I asked whether the vegetables used at dinner come from their greenhouse. The service felt genuine, and the food was excellent -- a much better experience than my last review. This visit was absolutely worth the return. Kudos to Eleanor and the Kitchen at The Mission.

Amazing customer service. My son loved her fresh strawberry ice cream & my husband really enjoyed…read morethe Oreo milkshake. I loved the fresh fruit with chamoy & tajin. We will definitely be coming back. Great little spot here in Patterson

On google and yelp it says they are open of course with their hours. I've gone many times and no…read morelights are on, doors are locked, empty. Very disappointing and a waste of gas. I've tried calling and no answer.

Come and enjoy the house of random, it's an awesome experience, we have been here more than a few…read more We had Affogato with chocolate ice is a delight, the one with Nutella in a bubble waffle also chocolate mint in a cup Service is awesome. Ambience, speaks for itself, bring family and friends and enjoy

Bubble waffles have no egg! Best bubble waffle is the one you can eat!…read more Ice creams also do not have egg- we tried the Turkish coffee, mint chocolate chip and dirty tux (chocolate and cookies). Great flavor and strong. Kind and helpful staff, opened a couple minutes early for us. What a fun swing seat table!

We came all the way from the Bay Area to Turlock just to try Oak Barrel Ice Cream, and it was…read moreabsolutely worth the trip. The place is small but very cozy and welcoming. You immediately feel comfortable when you walk in. The staff was extremely friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Most importantly, the ice cream was amazing -- very flavorful, creamy, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Every bite was delicious. If you're anywhere near Turlock, this place is definitely worth stopping by. We will definitely come back next time we're in the area. Highly recommended!

Came to Oak Barrel Ice & Creamery because I wanted to try all the ice cream places in Turlock. One…read moreof the creamiest scoops of ice cream ever! Located in Scandia Village - Oak Barrel is just a small little shop that packs huge flavor. The inside has one cramped table where two workers were chatting when we first arrived. They quickly moved to behind the counter to help us out. We ordered: Banana cream chunk - This tasted like ripe bananas with huge chocolate chunks. Super good. Blackberry balsamic - This was like a strawberry smoothie in ice cream form. Caramel crunch - The SO really enjoyed this one. It had big ol' pieces of praline. Service was great. I didn't feel rushed and I was able to try other flavors (red licorice tasted just like Red Vines!). They also had a black licorice that the SO would have enjoyed, but he didn't try it. I'm already planning another visit soon!