Port of Subs

You can't customize your sandwitches....what a waste of money and time…read more Will not recommend it at all. The person there was also not friendly at the time I was there.

Over-priced sandwiches. Mostly bread, little meat. No option to customize. There was fresh pasta…read moremade but no sign to say it existed nor pricing. I asked what the portions and prices were and he seemed surprised I asked. I get what they're trying to do, to offer legit Italian meat, pasta, sweets etc. However Merced lacks the clientele to support this niche business. I appreciate the legit mortadella and prosciutto, it's been a year since we were in Italy. They need to make heftier sandwiches loaded with actual substance if they're gonna charge that much. Include a drink too. Lastly, I had no idea this place existed. My brother mentioned it to me and we checked it out. Need more advertising and food selection to match pricing.

Such a cozy nook to eat your pastry and chat with friends!!

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Lover’s Deli

4.6(124 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

The food was amazing and very delicious the music was spot on inside the place is such a nostalgic…read moreup beat vibe! And with a small wait time!

So we came to Merced downtown today…read more Ended up getting a recommendation to go to Lovers Deli. This place has music playing and is small but cute. Very busy which means it is good. Hubby had a slice of cheese pizza and a Cheech and Chong sandwich. I got a turkey cheddar. It was great. We will be back.

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West Coast Sourdough - Merced

3.4(80 reviews)

0.4 mi

This place is no longer a West Coast Sourdough unfortunately. It's now Cali Joe's and not as good…read more The menu is smaller. The bread isn't as yummy. Service is slow. The sandwiches were ok, but nothing to rave about. I miss West Coast.

When this place opened, it was so good but unfortunately has gone downhill. Not just in food but in…read moreService too. I love their clam chowder in the bread bowl, but that's about it. And I even when I'm craving it , I struggle with purchasing it. Just because it's so over priced. Everything in here is over priced for being mediocre at best. I don't really recommend this place. If you want sandwiches, go to lovers deli. And for soup I would probably go to Jantz.

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Deli Delicious

3.6(114 reviews)

1.3 mi

We've ordered from this spot multiple times. And I'm not sure why people say it's expensive, it's…read moreonly a bit more then subway or togos but the quality (at least in Merced) is soooo much better. Plus they have other options on the menu then just sandwhichs, like sweet potato fries and chicken sandwhiches. The only thing I can say is check your to go orders, sometimes they aren't right.

A great place to get a sandwich. Quality ingredients, nice soft bread, friendly service. Every time…read moreI'm there, the tables are clean. When they aren't busy crafting sandwiches, they are cleaning tables, soda machine, windows, etc. The bathrooms are also very clean. My go to sandwich is ham and turkey on white. I'm not crazy for the specialty sandwich's with cream cheese, but maybe you will like it. I typically get the medium size and save half for later. Nice size sandwiches.

4in tuna, avocado and sprouts in wheat bread

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Super crunchy fries....perfectly made

Jantz Cafe & Bakery

4.2(563 reviews)

0.7 mi

Nice place to have breakfast or lunch serving American/mexican fares. Roomy and clean booth and…read moretables setting. Coffee and pies are extra. Super nice service staff. You can have value menu for light eaters. Plenty of parking. Nice deco. We ordered 3 shrimps tacos, avocado toast and mini breakfast burrito for a quick breakfast. Food came out rather quick. The toast is small and excellent but the tacos and burritos are just ok.

This is my friend's favorite bakery and a must-stop any time she's in Merced. I was with her and so…read moreI had the pleasure of visiting for a late lunch. I wasn't very hungry, so I opted for a bowl of soup with a side of cornbread and a slice of pie to go. The soup was hearty and plentiful. I could have gone for a cup instead, but instead took what I couldn't eat to-go and enjoyed it later. The corn bread was delicious--slightly sweet, and moist enough to not fall apart when I cut into it with my fork. I usually love butter with corn bread, which they offered me, but it didn't need it. I wasn't sure which pie to get-they have so many to pick from. Checking out the options in the bakery case didn't help because they all looked so beautiful. I ended up selecting peach, and it was amazing. The peaches were perfectly caramelized but still maintained their texture. The bake of the pie brought out their ultimate peachiness. The crust was just the right thickness. Even though it was a cold slice, the crust remained flakey. The cafe had ample seating. Service was attentive, but not overbearing. Pricing is on the high end, but I'm not sure how much that is because food is so expensive now-a-days. I was a bit surprised to see sandwich combos (with a side) all starting at around $20, and going up from there. It was after 2 in the afternoon, so the bakery had several 50% off boxes of baked goods to select. Four large cookies for I believe $12 or so (I could be wrong). There weren't too many options left in the bakery cases. I would love to see what this place offers when it first opens. Stay tuned for an update once I get that chance.

Baddies cooking area

Italian panini, salad, and fruit!

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Dropped in for lunch and waited for fifteen minutes for a table.

Richwood Meat

4.3(53 reviews)

3.2 mi

The quality of everything at Richwood's Meat company is fantastic. Been coming here for years to…read morepurchase tri tips, burgers, briskets, steaks & sandwiches from the deli. Have used them for several functions. I love that they will cook and slice so you can pick up and go. Deli trays are also great. The service is another great part of this establishment. Enjoy the employees they are always willing to help you and assist you in anyway!! The store is always clean and everyone is an asset to Richwood's. Thank You!!

I ordered special cut rib eye cap steak and was told they could do that only to show up a few days…read morelater on the agreed day and time to be told they did not have cap steak. But they did have ribeyes with cap in the case so I guess they couldn't be bothered to actually perform that service for me. So I went to Costco and bought some nice thick revise of my own and put together the ribeye cap steak. So thanks Costco.

Precooked Tri tip. Nice for quick meal prep

Tri tip Sandwich combo $10

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Cooked ribs

H & W Drive In

4.3(559 reviews)

My family and friends take a yearly road trip to Vegas and this if our last stop for a shared meal…read morebefore we all go our seperate ways. What started off as place that looked good to stop has become a long standing tradition. The food is awesome and reasonably priced. The shakes are great and it brings a great close to our vacation. The staff is always friendly and attentive to our family. We will continue to make this a part of our yearly trip!

Unfortunately this place has gone downhill a bit. The last straw for me was seeing them fill up a…read morehalf gallon of root beer from the soda fountain machine and it looked like it was A&W

The ordering window

Number 4 with onion rings.

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Smash Bros Burgers

4.3(156 reviews)

2.7 mi

For a smash burger place what else can I ask for other than perfect mushroom burger, yummy…read moremilkshake or too sweet, and crispy onion rings. Clean, lots of seating, and more variety than In and Out. The restaurant was close to a Tesla charging station, which was perfect.

It wild how little their sandwiches are now. Won't back after this. This place needs to close. It's…read morealways dirty and the service is terrible.

New shake flavors

Classic bros

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Flat burger

Noah's Vietnamese Fusion Cuisine

4.1(495 reviews)

2.6 mi

Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that…read moretomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today -- Thich Nhat Hanh Driving into a Central Valley town around 8 means you are hopeful to find a decent place to eat at, regardless of the hardship you might endure ;-) Noah's was an excellent find! Open later, in a decent area, with friendly service. Nd absolutely amazing pricing!! We got spring rolls, shaken beef, chicken satay and a salad for $37 dollars plus $9 tip. Oh, and that was with a Diet Coke too. Insanity. Food was very good with the favorite being the $12 shaken beef. A nice sauce, again at that stupid good price. This place is huge! I think a pizza joint in the past. Large screen tv and a consistent take out business. Street or alley parking. Food is probably 4+ stars but the pricing gets them a five!! Highly recommended in Merced.

Wow I forgot how good and cheap Noah's was. The service is always excellent and you get your food…read morefairly quick. The spring rolls are perfect and only $6 you can't beat that. The banh mi is my favorite in Merced. The meat is flavorful and all the veggies taste so fresh. I had never tried the shaking beef before, but I loved it. The meat was so tender, the rice was perfectly cooked, and the salad brought some freshness to the dish. The restaurant is pretty large and quiet so perfect for a quick dinner.

Large pho

Dining area

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Pork Sandwich

Donut King’s

4.5(268 reviews)

A Small business with friendly owners. Great Donuts and sandwiches…read more I recommend the #5 Nem Nuong pork sandwich with extra veggies with or without the jalapeños. The bread is light and flaky, the vegetables are lightly pickled so they add a little tang to go with the umami of the meat. It's Good every time.

The banh mi sandwiches and smoothies are a great lunch! The donuts are good, but not my local…read morefavorites. The staff is friendly. There are some tables for seating. The Nem Nuong Pork with everything is our favorite sandwich.

Cold cut banh mi (I asked for extra pate and received none)

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Glazed cronut

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Marisa T.

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8 years ago

First off, I am only giving this 3 stars because the workers are excellent at their service. The staff always makes me feel welcome. I came in yesterday on Friday around 3 pm and the boy and girl working were super friendly and accommodating even though I ordered 4 sandwiches. However, the older gentleman, who I believe is the owner is extremely moody all the time and always sighs whenever I want to change something. He's been there a few times when I've gone in and he is always upset. I came in today on a Saturday and there were two girls working. One of the girls was the one that was working Friday and she gave me great service. However the other girl was extremely slow and mixed up my two sandwiches together when they had different toppings. Very disappointed and she didn't even offer to get me new bread! All she did was take off the toppings. Horrible service! Because of her, I am most likely not returning for awhile. Also I have noticed that I've been charged for small things such as bacon or avocado that I didn't even have. Overall, it is a fresh place and the service (if you get the actual good employees) is top notch. read more

Mark M.

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12 years ago

This particular store is run by a good management. The sandwiches are consistently good and enjoyable. The service is mostly friendly and fast (unless you get a newbie). The owner of this franchise is a hardworking guy with good customer service standard. They slice the deli at your order. This is their theme. The seating is acceptable for a deli kind of place. Above all, they seem to respect the sanitation aspects of food handling and the place is pretty clean, unlike all other Port of Subs in town, which are run by different franchise owners (Indians!). They do have WiFi service here. You'll need the passcode from the cashier. It's a bit pricy but you get what you pay for. Down street from this joint is Raley's Deli (inside the supermarket). the price there is slightly lower but the quality is higher at this Port of Subs. read more

Alyssa C.

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2

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14 years ago

This place is not good. The sandwhiches are okay. The bread is way to doughy. But where my problem is, is with the manager. He is a complete jerk. I've watched him treat his employees like crap and humiliate them in front of customers during the lunch hour. Rolling his eyes and walking away when one asked a simple question, you can tell she was new and still learning. I dont think its okay to treat people with disrespect. You can tell he has absolutely no patients. So for that i will never go here again and i will inform everyone i know to stop going there as well. Subway, togos, and quiznos are much better sandwhich places and have much better customer service. This guy shouldnt be running a business. Hopefully it will end soon. read more

Kim L.

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8 years ago

Went in today for lunch and it was empty. I was recommended this shop by a friend. The young teenage girl with light hair who helped me was amazing and awesome at recommendating and giving information on the sandwiches! Great customer service and fast too! I ordered the #1 with smokey cheddar and it was super tasty! Great with chipotle mayo, light lettuce and pickles. Will definitely be returning soon! read more

Reginald S.

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15 years ago

Came to check this place out and to see what it was about. Clean place pretty small. pretty much same menu and style as Quiznos. Food was not bad but not fulfilling. Its a ok spot to eat if you want to try something different.. But just go to Quiznos get the real deal. I probably wont be back.. read more

Thomas W.

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13 years ago

I go there a lot and I think it's the best place for sandwiches, bread is so good! Fresh meat and cheese sliced in front of you , always friendly staff and a clean store! What else do you need! read more

Jessica L.

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7 years ago

That short hispanic/white looking girl with the brown hair needs to be fired. She seems like a total bitch. I stopped going here because of her. Makes the place have such a negative vibe. read more

Becca L.

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5

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4 years ago

I heard a man who worked here was getting involved with middle schoolers as a 23 year old, will never be coming back here! How embarrassing

Mannie S.

4

22

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10 years ago

Really good place fresh and super friendly people. Super clean, food was delicious, very good location. Good welcoming atmosphere.

Larry D.

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1

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9 years ago

Manager was a real Jerk. Employees were good and made my sandwhiches well, but he seemed like a jerk!

Merced R.

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8

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15 years ago

The fresh sliced meat is great but the bread is too doughy for my taste.

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