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    Jantz Cafe & Bakery

    4.2 (557 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    K Q.

    There are two highlights. The staff and the pie. Everybody working there seemed happy and incredibly kind. The type of kindness that makes your day better. And of course, I had to get a pie. Absolutely delicious. I would go back just for the kind service and pie. I also ordered the country breakfast, which was a house special. It was just ok, which is surprising for a house special. It tasted (maybe) as good as something I'd make at home. The biscuit however was disappointing. It didn't taste freshly made. I suspect it was premade or bought in bulk and just warmed up. I will certainly be going back but more so for the pie and the service. Maybe I'll give another dish to try, but it does seem to be first and foremost focussed on the bakery.

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    Matthew P.

    I was so in the mood for a really good local burger. But I wanted a burger from a place I hadn't tried before. As I happened to be in the area of Jantz Cafe, I did a quick search to ensure they indeed had burgers on their menu. After reading the details of the Sky burger that were online- housemade sweet potato buns, 2x Mariposa Ranch grass fed beef, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, grilled peppers and onions- I was like oh yeah! I called in to place my order and then I found out the price- $24.99! No sides, no drink. Just the burger. The associate asked if I wanted to add a side it would be an additional $2 charge. Well, even though I was shocked by the price of the burger, I didn't want to cancel it. I get to Jantz to pick up my order and of course the place is nice and clean with a comfortable ambiance. I get home and I'm beyond ready to enjoy my double cheeseburger since this is my first and only meal of the day. I open up the box and I have to admit, it is a very nice looking burger. However, looks can be deceiving. I had it cooked to a medium doneness, so there was some juice but not a lot. The patties lacked so much flavor and the bun was extremely dry and crumbly. There was some nice freshness coming from the lettuce and tomatoes, but overall this was the worst burger I've e ever had and it definitely did not justify the $25 price tag. To be clear, I have no issue paying up for a quality menu item, but this was definitely not it. I also stopped by H&W to pick up a side fries because why not. And yes, I ate the whole burger after adding some salt to the patties and extra mayo to help with overall dryness of the burger.

    California Omelette - egg white omelette filled with sautéed spinach, mushroom & tomato, topped with cheese and avacado.
    Bianca B.

    The server was very kind :) I asked if they could not use any butter or oils, when the server brought the food she reassured me they used no butter or oils. The food was so delicious, very tasty and savory!

    Seasonal Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
    Lizzy C.

    This little breakfast/lunch Cafe was conveniently located near the Merced Amtrak station. Its open until 3 pm and all the bread is baked fresh in house. All of our food was delicious, wasn't a huge fan of the strawberry pie as it was more of a gelatin than other fresh strawberry pies. We got a coffee cake, cookies, and declare and some pie crisps to go. Our waitress was super sweet and bubbly. Gave us great reccomendations. They have an express section attached in the next store front to purchase baked goods, local honey, seasoning and logo items. The restaurant is cute and open, with quite a bit of seating space. seems like they would be busy earlier in the day as most of their pastry counters have been cleared out. They have 2-3 pastry counters one for pie. One for cupcakes/brownies/lemon bars and another for more Danish type pastries. We plan on coming back in the future.

    Jantz - Atwater- California Egg Whites Omelette photo for comparison
    Emma G.

    I ordered the California egg white omelette to go, which is described as being filled with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, topped with cheese and fresh avocado. Unfortunately, the omelette was burnt and the eggs were flat. There was barely any spinach or mushrooms, and it was overloaded with overcooked tomatoes. The cheese was minimal, and the avocado on top didn't look fresh. To make things worse, when I got home, the side of fruit was missing from my order. I called the restaurant and was told I'd receive a $2 credit, which felt like a minimal gesture given the poor quality and incomplete order. This was actually my second time ordering this same dish at the Merced location and sadly, both times were disappointing. I had hoped the first time was a fluke, but it seems like this may just be how the dish is prepared. Definitely not worth the price ($24.89). I included Atwater Jantzs version of the same dish for comparison.

    Shannon C.

    Very friendly server, she said welcome y'all when entered, thinking we were going to see a cowgirl but our server was in a little forbid with black lace skirt piercings and tattoos. She was amazing and gave great service. Thank you Paige! Ambiance was a clean bakery/cafe style with booths and tables. Food was delicious, i had the breakfast tacos and my BF has eggs, bacon and homemade sourdough toast. We decided to end our breakfast with a delicious piece of apple pie. I'm. It a huge fan of apple pie like the BF but t this was so good that I would definitely order it again. Can't forget the baked items on display plus 50% off items on a discount table. Looking forward to going back again.

    Blackberry Pie and vanilla icecream

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    Thank you, Sara!!

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    7 years ago

    The service was great, but the food was cold and flavorless. I got the rewards card but Im not sure I'll be using it any time soon.

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    3 years ago

    Good Service and great food. You guys are one of the best Merced has to offer. I recommend you all the time.

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    4 years ago

    Baked goods and bread are always delicious! They have the best cookies and coffee cake.

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    5 years ago

    Love the atmosphere here! The staff are very welcoming and the food is delicious! My daughter loves their waffles, which is a +.

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    Thank you, Princess!!! :)

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    4 years ago

    She a cute little spot for go out and eat at!! Love supporting this local service in merced!!

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    3 years ago

    As always the food was exceptional at our last visit today. We eat at Jantz Cafe in Merced often and are never disappointed.

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    Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed everything!

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    3 years ago

    Nicest staff, good food! I go there often and never a complaint. Always make you feel welcome.

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    4 years ago

    Food was great. Nice friendly and clean Breakfast BurritoCinnamon French Toast. Fast too

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    4 years ago

    Jantz. Has the best pies, desserts, breakfast, and lunches!!! Yummy! The service is good considering that they are busy.

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    4 years ago

    Never a bad experience. Food is always outstanding and the service is just as good. I got to go back in and get me a coffee cake.

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    Thank you Joseph!

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    Ask the Community - Jantz Cafe & Bakery

    We don't eat pork. Do you offer Turkey Bacon?

    No, we don't.

    Are there dairy-free milks available?

    We now have Almond and Oat Milks available!

    What are the vegan options offered?

    Yes. Limited selection

    Do they still offer free pie Wednesday at this location?

    Yes!

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