A friend heard about the live jazz sessions they hold here so we drove up from Fresno to check it…read moreout this past Saturday. The area & shop were very low key. There was a spacious parking lot next door as well as street parking. We loved the ambiance inside the shop & the strawberry matcha we both ordered was delicious! The staff were very friendly & the jazz session was a great time. People of all ages were present & either vibing to the music, working on their laptops, or chit chatting. 10/10 experience all around, we will definitely be coming back!

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'm back! I've been back several times I just don't post a review every time every drink I have is…read morethe best each food item I have...I love. This evening I came to force myself to finish some work on the computer that I do not feel like doing. I have one hour and they close in one hour. So I ordered the...Blueberry Lavender Lemonade with Guava and it is soooo good! Perfect Drink for a hot summer night and August is here, so i'm talking about perfect drink for tonight! I am limiting my caffeine, and I'm realizing I don't need it like I thought "I needed it" and I'm so grateful for their menu options that have no caffeine or less caffeine and this drink is amazing, and it's pretty and it's purple too!! I also wanted a snack before I have dinner. I got this protein snack box from their grab area by their register. It has toasted crackers, salami, cheese, and artichoked dip. It's the perfect portion for an appetizer before dinner later, and the artichoke dip tastes like it was made from scratch! Yummy! Okay, I need to get my work done. Definitely, a must have drink and a great yummy snack. They have the best customer service anywhere. I've come here early in the morning when they're super busy. I've come in the afternoon and now i'm here at night. No matter what time of day you come always greeted with the warm smile. They even remember me by name... And I don't live in this town. I love it here. I love supporting family owned businesses in local communities and this is why!

Ordered their chai!…read more Chai with oat milk. Chai with vanilla and regular milk. Both were great choices! Also ordered their breakfast bagel sandwich. It was one of my favorite bagel sandwich I've tried. Not usually a fan of them but this one changed me!

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.

Such a beautiful addition to downtown Merced! Kind Neighbor has a community focused vibe and they…read moresell local organic produce. They are the only place that sells fresh juice and natural smoothies and bowls.

OMG! SHALOM! But I am not HEBREW or JEWISH, just a peaceful foodie who loves it here and whose…read morefamily has gone here for ages! Why? Because it's just good! ¡YUM! TOASTY, CRUNCHY! and sometimes SPICY! Also one time just one time I could have swore I saw the most beautiful people in the world there. But that's always within the eye of the beholder know? Ahhh! I'm talking more to myself then reviewing but go try! Please Rob Reiner would say it's the best for a MEAT sammy for later. Good cheese too! Service always exquisite!

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!

Just needed a bite to eat while passing through on our way out of town. This popped up on the map…read more Never heard of it.. such a cute place outside and inside. Nice selections of bakery items! We were greeted promptly and seated. Their menu is a great selection of sandwiches, salads, burgers. My husband had the Salmon salad 2.0, I had a grilled vegie sandwich on focaccia bread. Got the food fast. We were shocked at the size of the salad! It was plated beautifully! My sandwich was delicious. Only tiny complaint.. I wish there were more vegies on it. The fries were crazy good and crispy! Crinkle cut.! There are other options for your sides. I got a piece of pumpkin roll to go. Had to take a bite as we were leaving.. it was divine!!! I can't wait to stop again. The ladies were so attentive and fast. Please stop by if you're in Merced.

Perfect family friendly breakfast spot…read more We got the chilaquiles and chicken fried steak. Both were really good! The chilaquiles actually had a hint of spice which we really liked and the gravy on the chicken fried steak was so good. We also got their pumpkin bread on the side which was made in-house. Everything was just great. Really enjoyed having breakfast there. Friendly service and a great mom and pop shop. We'll definitely be back!