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    Toni's Courtyard Café

    4.3 (780 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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

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    Burger and fries
    Alaina S.

    We went here a few times during our visit to Merced. The first visit was for breakfast which was really good. I was very pleased that they were able to make me an iced latte. And the selection of pastries was mouth watering. I highly recommend the pumpkin bread. Not sure if they offer it as a side for breakfast all year but when they offer it, just get it. So gooood! Second visit was for lunch. The burger was decent. Not the best burger I have had but it did the job. Their sandwiches looked amazing. If I had to do lunch over again I would get one of the sandwiches. And of course I got the pumpkin bread on the side for lunch as well lol. Our friend that recommended this place mentioned that the courtyard is super cute. It was not great weather during our visit so we didn't get to experience that. Maybe next time!

    Menu
    Jeremy S.

    All I have to say is OMG!!! The pastries and breakfast here are amazing. I basically love anything churro related, so when I saw a churro cheesecake bar.....um yes please!!!! I also love eggs Benedict, which did not disappoint. It was raining the day of our visit, but they have a wonderful little courtyard to sit outside in. And service was spot on, very accommodating with any adjustments to the menu items you need.

    Mediterranean chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries
    Linda D.

    I was in town visiting and wanted to get brunch. I found Toni's through a Yelp search with great reviews. Was seated outside since it was nice and the restaurant was pretty busy. Got the Mediterranean chicken sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries and blackberry iced tea. My friend ordered the breakfast burrito. It was hard to choose since all the items on the menu looked really good. Our waitress also let us know that the size of the dishes are fairly large and if we wanted, some items keep well to the next day if we couldn't finish. I was amazed by how large our plates were. I don't regret my decision for the Mediterranean chicken sandwich. It has feta, chicken, pesto, sun dried tomatoes and spinach on a focaccia bread. Also got ranch and a sweet chili dipping sauce to go with my fries. The chili sauce was an interesting combo to dip with the fries but I'm a sucker for ranch, and appreciated the waitress for providing me with dipping options! The fries were large and crispy which is nice as some places make them mushy even after they have been sitting for awhile on the plate. They definitely held up as I was finishing my sandwich. My friend's breakfast burrito was pretty large and filling as well. She enjoyed her meal and didn't have any complaints. I can see why so many love this place. Great selections of food options for brunch and lunch which includes light, medium and heavier fares. I forgot to note down the name of our waitress but she was attentive, knowledgeable and didn't make us feel rushed to eat & pay. The atmosphere was just nice, inviting and relaxing for Sunday. Next time when I'm in town again, will make sure to stop by for a visit.

    Mimosa flight
    Christopher V.

    I am so glad I was finally able to give Toni's a try! I went on a Saturday afternoon and even though it was a little busy, I was not disappointed. There are plenty of seats inside and outside. We decided to sit outside and it was beautiful. There is plenty of shade so you do not feel the heat at all. The breakfast burrito was bomb! I got it with both chorizo and sausage, but I liked the chorizo more. The cheese crust on the outside makes it different from other burritos. I just wish it came with a spicy aioli or something.

    Breakfast burger
    Rebecca H.

    I've been to numerous brunch spots in the area and this was by far the best. The breakfast burger was flavorful and delicious. I also order the Tri tip sandwich, which was delicious. The country potatoes weren't the best they don't taste homemade but were decent. The portion sizes are ginormous! The services was amazing, they checked on the table and brought the food out quickly. The ambiance of the place was cute and hipster vibes. Overall, would recommend.

    Hearty Courtyard Breakfast
    Daisy C.

    This place is a gem in Merced. It is conveniently located near Main Street and the outside is basically an oasis away from the city. The food is good and the pastries are even better!

    Hot chocolate
    Cristina C.

    The chilaquiles were dry. But service was very nice. Maybe I need to try something different in the menu.

    The Specials
    Lenore A.

    My family and I enjoyed a weekend brunch here when we came to Merced to helped my niece return college and moving in dorm. I had the chorizo special, pumpkin bread, and sweet tea. I wish I had ordered the blueberry lemonade, as that was homemade and fresh squeezed! I got dispenser sweet tea, not homemade. The fresh, homemade pumpkin bread was very moist and yummy! I did not love their chorizo dish. It was all potatoes. There was hardly any chorizo on the plate! I literally had to dig and look for any chorizo remnants under the pile of potatoes and feta. It was literally a plate of breakfast potatoes and feta cheese, with a side of avocado. The special came with eggs, but I do not eat eggs (allergic) so requested a substitution of spinach. I appreciate that the staff was willing to make the substitution. It was the complete lack of chorizo, what should have been the main ingredient in the dish, that made this dish such a disappointment.

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    Great food, wonderful atmosphere, awesome service, great location, and wonderful prices.

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    Great find for breakfast while passing through. Amazing chorizo breakfast burrito. Good scrambles and hashbrowns. Attentive staff.

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    Great food! Enjoyed eating there while I was living there for work! Service was great!

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    Do they offer gluten-free pancakes, GF waffles or GF French toast?

    Best advice is to call them directly. They will be great at answering your question.

    On Saturdays, what's the time cutoff between breakfast and lunch menus?

    I think they are in the process of making some changes about this. Last time I went, mid October 2024, we ordered breakfast around 10:45am and waitress mentioned they may open it all day soon. Long time coming so I hope they do.

    Does the menu indicate which orders are vegan?

    We offer Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free options - please ask our staff when you order (209) 384-2580

    Hi - Are you still operating for take out orders?

    We are now OPEN for indoor, outdoor patio dining, takeout and DoorDash! Please call us at (209) 384-2580

    Do you serve mimosas?

    Good evening Lizbeth, Thank you for reaching out, I'm sorry we do not serve mimosas. We do have… 

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    We decided to get the double cheeseburger, no fries, a vanilla and chocolate swirl ice cream cone…read moreto share. Wow, the burger was absolutely delicious, fresh tasting, yes, my guy and I shared it. I would prefer their burger than inn-n-out. The guy was friendly and gave us excellent customer service. We shared the ice cream cone, man, it was nice and creamy. You can sit inside or outside. It does have an outside overhang from the sun or if it was raining and tables. I need to go back and try their other food on the menu. I would recommend my family and friends to try their food.

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    Book for Private Events. Contact : banquets@bellalunamerced.com. Tuscan Room. Seats 80.

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