Been longing to visit this Mediterranean & French Bakery-Cafe. Loved both interior and exterior decor, organically modern with the black & white contrasts accented with brown wood and planted greenery. We arrived for breakfast before 10A, and the pasty and dessert selection is happily overwhelming. Our party of two ordered two Breakfast Combos. First, Pancakes Breakfast Combo with turkey bacon and eggs, and second, French Toast Breakfast Combo with mild sujok beef patty and eggs. We shared everything except our eggs. Both were served with their made-onsite orange blossom syrup, which went very well with the pancakes. Everything was wonderful, however the sujok beef patty was my favorite. To drink, my friend requested an Almond Milk Cappuccino, and I opted for a canned 100% mango juice. We also utilized the complimentary water dispenser. We took home a Sourdough Loaf, a Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant, and an Almond Croissant. Hoping to return soon to try more, and most especially for the sujok. read more

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The place gets poppinnnnn on the weekends... Any of the baked goods is worth the wait in line. I had their pistachio coffeee which was lovely Their pastries are really the main character the food on the menu is yums but don't skip the pastry ! It's right at the corner with outdoor seating for a nice cass get together. Love the simplicity to the spot which makes it so aesthetically nice on the eyes. Can't go wrong here for breakfast ! read more

5/16/26 Getting breakfast for tomorrow. Location convenience...DoorDash ordering too!! Ordered a turkey bacon breakfast burrito & hot rose matcha to share. Paid for it on app and went to pick it up after a GREAT workout(next door!)! Arrived! No wait, went right to pick up area. Greeted!! Nice guy worker! Order was ready and handed over! Beautiful restaurant! Adore!! Classy!! 5/17/26 Happy Sunday everyone!! Breakfast split! It's A LOT!! Plenty to split! My half of the turkey bacon breakfast burrito was WOW DELICIOUS!! Lots of flavor!! Even better with the salsas to spice it up. Didn't really need them though. GREAT!! Rose Matcha 1/2 is GREAT!! Strong Matcha flavor with a hint of rose! Tasty!! I'm sure mother will feel the same when she gets up to have hers! Good service & GREAT breakfast!! Highly recommended!! Thank you Yava Bakery!! read more

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Outstanding eggplant salad which I will definitely be back for but the pastries, although absolutely beautiful, definitely lacked flavor. Disappointing! The Sparkling Iced Coffee Americano had a strange sour taste which I found unpleasant although on a previous visit I had an excellent latte. There seems to be some inconsistencies. They have a lively patio and the interior is made for social media with a pretty interior. Definitely gets busy on the weekends and around lunch. read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Eggplant salad - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

This was on my list for a long time. I went in the afternoon so there wasn't much of a crowd and I was attended quickly. The coffee was fine, but not something I would remember (I forgot the name already) the treats look decadent, but I had a big dinner. I think this is a fun stop and may return to give it a second chance. read more

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Cute cozy place. Lots of light and seating. The staff is super friendly and helpful! I'll definitely be going back to try the moose desserts. I was overwhelmed by all the selections but everything looks amazing and delicious. Fruit tart 10/10 -- not too sweet and the custard was creamy and light. my fav is the crust! Fruit was also very fresh. Honey matcha 9/10 -- great matcha definitely one of the better ones I've had. Great color and taste. Sweetness was super light wish it was a little sweeter so the honey flavor was super faint. read more

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Yava has become our favorite spot for lunch and breakfast coffee. They have very wide menu for lunch and it tastes good. The ingredients are well combined. The coffees are amazing. It's been already 5 years and we never got disappointed . Unfortunately I couldn't remember the names of the dishes but whatever is in the photos are very rich in flavors and must tries I like their friendly and patient staff, always keep smiling The interior is nicely organized, though outdoor seating would need a bit more attention on keeping the tables clean after each customer. We sometimes cleaned it ourselves or asked staff to clean it if previous folks have left some food leftovers. read more

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Arrived around 10am on a Saturday and it was poppin'! It was very busy, but service was still speedy. The inside is super cute and very aesthetically pleasing. Seating is first come, first serve, but there's plenty of it, which was nice. We ordered a few things to try: raspberry mousse, apple turnover, and blueberry cake, plus a white mocha latte and rose matcha tea. The raspberry mousse was very rich, honestly, I mainly got it because it looked adorable. I'm actually allergic to cocoa, but I can handle very small amounts. The blueberry cake was really good, and the buttercream was just the right amount. I loved that it wasn't overly thick in the middle. That said, while it tasted good, you could tell it had been sitting out for a bit, the sides were a little dry. The apple turnover was a standout. They asked if we wanted it warmed up, which was a nice touch. It was crispy, flaky, and delicious. Pricing is a bit on the higher side, so be prepared for that. Overall, though, it was a good experience. I'd love to try a few more items, so I'll definitely be back! read more

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I would like to compliment on the best service and Also there Cream of corn soup with lots a different vegetables. It's been awhile since had lunch there but this is gone to be first choice. The young ladies working cash register did an excellent job. Thank you read more

This is just based on what I've tried so far, but still willing to try more items! I purchased the strawberry and cream cake, oreo cheesecake as well as an iced vanilla latte with oatmilk. The strawberry cake was delish, had a vanilla pudding flavor in between each cake slice and the strawberries complimented everything perfectly. The iced vanilla latte was good, pretty basic for an iced latte. Can't complain. The oreo cheesecake though was one of the worst desserts I've ever tasted. Unfortunately it has this quite bitter aftertaste, might be the cookie crust and you can taste a lot more of the "cheesy" flavor in this odd way. I couldn't stomach more than 3 small bites, and that was to hunt on where that bitterness was coming from, but they had plenty of cakes to pick from, so I'm open to trying more! read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

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Yava Bakery is a go-to spot for many. The pastry case is always tempting, breakfast is consistently good, and the coffee never disappoints. It is on the higher-end price wise, but the quality is reliable. The Saraya French toast is a favorite and definitely shareable, though a bit too sweet for my taste. My personal go-to is the Yava Orange coffee, while my sister swears by the matcha with oat milk, my mom loves the honey matcha, and my brother-in-law is all about the Arabic coffee. The ambience is one of the best parts of Yava. It is lively without feeling chaotic, filled with conversation, laughter, and people genuinely enjoying the space together. The patio is lovely in the spring and fall, though I do wish it were fully covered to allow for more outdoor seating year round. read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - On the smaller side - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

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Ok. I truly wanted to love this place. It's so beautiful and bright inside. Spiced mocha was blah, and both treats we got we just ok. Also, I don't think treats and politics mix. It's also awkward to find a place to wait for your Togo items...no matter where you stand, you're in the way. I will, however, go back to try a few more baked items. read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

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Delicious food and coffee. We got the shamshouka, plain latte, baklava latte and I think our last latte was a citrus latte. Lattes were great but the shamshouka didn't hit the spot. It was good but wasn't very spiced. Tasted more like a red salsa verde. I also ordered a feta/spinach bakery item. When all of our other bills came out before that, I asked a server about who said it would be out soon. That tells me they forgot about it since it was already made. They just had to be warmed up. After several more minutes, I tried to get the attention of a server, who then told me they left it in too long and it burned. They were all out now but could refund me or I could get another item. I got the zatar twist, which was delicious. Despite the hiccup, which likely happened because they needed one more person working at that busy time, the drinks were great, the food good and ambiance lovely. I should note that it is pricey and adds up fast. More of an occasional treat or to take others. Not an everyday breakfast/lunch spot for me. read more

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A really cute place with a nice clean vibe! Got an iced baklava latte and it was good! I enjoyed the drink but 8$ for a 12 oz is crazy to me. Beware the price for what you get... Don't know if I would choose to come back, but the drink was tasty. My friend got the rose matcha and didn't like it much. Service was solid! I've seen people say the service is bad, but when I went the workers were nice and chill read more

I had super high hopes for this place! I am a pastry and cake lover. Whenever I try new places I like to let the employees select what they feel is the best item on the menu, and I go with that. Ordered was the passion fruit mousse, pistachio and strawberry cake, the chocolate cake, a baklava latte and a vanilla latte. Ordered to go was a baklava cheesecake. Customer service was great, helpful and cheery. The place was clean, order was brought out very timely. The cheesecake I purchased to go was offered to be refrigerated until I left, which was an extremely kind gesture. Passion fruit mousse: gorgeous presentation, flavor was kind of confusing and fell flat for me as passion fruit. I was expecting a very forward passion fruit tropical flavor and it just wasn't present. The texture was good, the outside had a kind of different feel and I presumed it was from the fridge drying out the mouse. Pistachio cake: this was my favorite item of what was ordered. The strawberry filling was decent. One thing they nailed was layer to filling ratio. If I hate anything it is a large thick slice of cake with a small layer of frosting. I adore European style with small layers of each. This cake was that way and executed nicely. Slightly floral taste as to be expected with pistachio and balanced by the sweet berry. If I was going to attend again this would be an item I may repurchase. Chocolate cake: First bite in cake was dry, drier than a cake should be. I cleansed my mouth and took another bite. The cake almost tasted like it was either old or the fridge had dried it out entirely too much. This cake was touted to me as their most popular seller and I don't see why. It was left as is on the plate. Baklava latte: I did not google or Yelp the latte first and didn't ask any questions. I let the barista make the recommendation for me. The drink came and was gorgeous and SMALL for the price point. Ok let's talk texture.. as a texture person this was a no for me to have pistachio pieces on top of the drink. I do not understand any circumstances dunk any cookie or anything into my drinks because of the gross mouth feel it gives me. This could have COMPLETELY been a me issue, my boyfriend loved the pieces of pistachio in the drink. The coffee on top was bold and strong, I drank the drink as it came without mixing it. There was a heavy layer of thick pistachio syrup on the bottom. The drink was almost bitter at the top and got sweeter and almost too sweet at the bottom. Vanilla latte: It had a good frothy texture to it, was hot, and was creamy but was sweeter than most lattes. It was my boyfriend's order and he enjoyed it. Price point: I don't feel the quality matched the price point and the size at all. Quality of bakery: I am the person that will drive three hours for a good pastry, I would most likely not return here on my own unless I was with a group and the group consensus was to come here. To go baklava cheesecake: I am used to very good quality pastry and cake. Presentation was beautiful, it was a tad better than the cakes eaten in house. Again it fell flat. It wasn't a traditional high quality cheesecake, it reminded me of the grocery store cheesecakes that are half whipped cream and half cheesecake which I'm not a fan of. The price point was around $50 and it definitely wouldn't bring me back. Piling pistachios and honey on top doesn't make something baklava. I wanted more, I wanted it to taste like baklava, I wanted to taste the Yava in the name. Would I return? No read more

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I've heard tons of great things about this cafe and it just took me way too long to actually try it myself. The decor is beautiful, there are tons of tables inside and outside, and the music isn't too loud. The display case of pastries and cakes all looked amazing. I skipped the pastries because I knew I wanted the baklava latte and didn't want a sugar overload. It was really good, not as sweet as I thought based on other reviews, and super creamy. It was pretty overpriced for the size though ($8 for a regular). For food, I tried the beef shawarma scramble. It came with a side salad, potatoes and onions, and choice of bread. The beef had a nice flavor, the salad provided a nice freshness, and the potatoes were good too. I will definitely come back to try some of the pastries and maybe lunch options too. read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - baklava lattes - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

Cute and classy place. Great plade for hangout or study. It's very spacious with lots of seating. Their menu is pretty big. They have a little variety of everything from breakfast, lunch, sandwhiches, soup, salad and drinks. Their menu is inspired by a combination of American, Greek, French, and Italian cusine. Yes, it's on a bit pricy side. I get it. It's a bit classy inside. It feels like a fancy coffee and bakery shop. ICED ROSE MATCHA - REG - $8 : Their matcha is low grade matcha powder. Its not smooth but clumpy. The rose petals were not my favorite. I would leave out the petal if I knew about it earlier. The petal is a bit rough. It has that tea feeling. I tried to chew it but it's not chewable. The fragrance of rose is really strong on this drink. The sweetness is very light. You can barely taste the sweetness. Describing this drink in one sentence; it's a bitter, supper rosy, unsweetened cheap matcha. Oh and it is an expensive little drink. $8 for a 6 to 8oz iced matcha. Not worth it. RATE : 1/5 ICED HONEY MATCHA - REG - $8 : Same thing with the iced honey matcha. Not that great. I can't taste the honey at all. It's on the bitter side. RATE : 2/5 CHAROLETTE STRAWBERRY CAKE : Yum. Their cakes are pretty good. The sweetness is just right. It's not supper sweet like from the grocery store. The cake is moist and soft. But a bit thick. The frosting feels like a butter frosting because it's heavy and thick. But the sweetness level is perfect and not too sweet. The strawberries were fresh. Jam is perfectly caramelized and lightly sweetned. I would recommend this! RATE : 5/5 AMBIANCE : It's clean and spacious with lots of seating. You can leave your mess there and they'll clean up after you. It's a bit loud and crowded in there during 11am. There's no line. RATE : 5/5 SERVICE : Fast but doesn't seem that friendly. They look tired and irritated. My matcha was under sweetend and i ask for more sweetner, they were very kind to add another pump. RATE : 4/5 OVERALL : 3 star for making fantastic cakes. I'll definitely go back for their cakes, pastries and bread. Also, great little place for hangout and studying. Other than that, probably don't expect so much from here. Their service is not that great. read more

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I am extremely disappointed by what I witnessed at this business. While I was present, a heated discussion broke out between the owner and employees regarding tips that staff had earned. The conversation became loud enough that people nearby could clearly hear what was happening. Employees were trying to explain their side of the situation, while the owner insisted that tips would not be paid out. The situation was incredibly uncomfortable to witness. At one point, one employee became so upset that they started crying. The atmosphere in the shop completely changed, and it was obvious that staff members were distressed. Even people nearby were asking if everyone was okay. What bothered me most was seeing employees forced to argue over money they believed they had earned. Regardless of the reason for the disagreement, no worker should be put in a position where they have to publicly plead for fair treatment in front of others. A business can have great products, but how it treats its employees matters. Based on what I witnessed, there appears to be a serious lack of respect and professionalism from the owner. The experience left a very negative impression and made me question whether I want to support a business that treats its staff this way. read more

Cute chic bakery, although FYI they said the kitchen closes at 3pm and thereafter only serve the counter pastries and drinks The baklava cheesecake and latte were good, red velvet cake was okay read more

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Yava is a cute and classy looking cafe and bakery with tons of room to sit and hang out. I'd say relax but it's a very boisterous and noisy environment most of the time. There is a large selection of baked goods and prepared foods to choose from and I got a delicious savory flaky pastry. It was so fresh, the layers were perfect and the savory filling was so yummy! I ordered a specialty coffee, which costs quite a bit more than a regular cup of coffee, since I was eating in and not to go it was served in a ceramic mug. To be honest, while the coffee had a nice taste, the size was not worth $8. The service was ok, they were quite busy so I didn't feel overlooked but the counter people could be a bit friendlier. Unfortunately they do charge 4% for using a credit card which is WILD to me, and the coffee is too expensive for how much you get. I might be back, but only for the pastry. read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Specialty coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

Several of my friends had told me about this new bakery. Now I admit it has been there a while but it's still new to me. After a doctor's appointment I decided to give it a try. There were a lot of people there and the service moved very fast. I enjoyed the relaxed casualness of the restaurant. They have many cakes Cupcakes and savory breads available when you walk up. I chose to try the Almond croissant and the Tomato Olive basil croissant warm. They were quick to take my order and have it warm. I was pleasantly surprised that the Tomato Olive basil croissant tasted amazing however it wasn't warmed all the way. The Almond croissant was nice but not as buttery and flaky as I've tried it other places. Overall I definitely want to go back try another savory bread with their coffee.. read more

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The service is always great and the staff is always open to giving recommendations. The cafe is nicely decorated and very large. Although, I do wish there were outlets from when I want to work from there. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because of the food and coffee. I don't think I've had a good cup of coffee from here, even with staff recommendations. The pastries are all right, but definitely taste more like they've been left out too long. I've been here 3 times already and each time it's always missed the mark on food and drinks. Not sure I'd willingly come back again. read more

PROS: - Fast, friendly servers - Modern interiors - Great menu selection - Desserts you can't resist CONS: - Crowds 24/7 - Loud I find the savory lunch menu to be superior to the bakery/desserts. Salmon bowl is filling without the guilt. The Shakshouka is SOOO authentically GOOD. read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Baklava Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

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Ordered DoorDash and I would like to say the smoked salmon with labneh was delicious and it was made and delivered pretty quick. I also got the spiced mocha with almond milk and that was pretty good too. Would purchase again read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Smoked salmon Labneh - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

I was so excited to find this gem of a coffee house! They had the most delicious desserts, whatever you do please do yourself a favor and get the honeycomb cake, it's drizzled with honey, sprinkled with sea salt, and it's got cream cheese stuffing. They also have cheesecake and other pastries. Their drinks are delicious and their staff is super knowledgeable and will offer suggestions based on what you like. read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Honeycomb pastry!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

I came here for brunch with a friend. You order first, and then they bring your food to the table. The service was quick and friendly, and we enjoyed sitting outside. My meal was absolutely delicious! read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Tutti fruti smoothie & salted caramel banana French toast - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

So good! The blueberry and chocolate were our faves. Service is kind! Place is pretty big with lots of seating inside and outside. read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

Always love coming here for lunch! The bakery items are delicious and always so pretty. I recently had the citrus salad with salmon and I love that the salmon was already cut for me into little cubes, made eating it way easier. Plus it was delicious! The orange latte is my favorite specialty coffee beverage they offer (either hot or iced) and I love sitting on the patio. read more

They have lost the touch! Customer service was bad. The ladies behind the counter didn't even bother to greet us. My husband 's regular coffee took forever. They were not as busy as the previous times. The food didn't taste as good anymore. It was missing something or they probably have a new owner. The price of the food doesn't match the quality and service of the bakery and cafe. read more

When this place first opened I really appreciated not only the quality of food, but the service! However, the service has declined significantly. In particular, the waiters and the cashiers who have an impossible level of impatience. I used to bring guests from out of town all the time and they would remember this place and talk to me about it. The last few times I had very terrible service and I was embarrassed I brought my guests here to be treated so rudely! All we asked were simple things like what was in a dish, or if we could get utensils etc. We also witnessed other guests be treated so unwell they got up and left. I think it's become more of a "scene" in north fresno, but if you're looking for good service this isn't it. Very disappointing and you leave not feeling valued at all. read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Salmon Bowl - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

The baklava cheese cake is delicious. I returned to order treats for my birthday: fruit tarts, and (blue) geometric tarts. My guests wondered where to get these delicacies themselves. Thanks for having my order on time. We ordered a beautiful pistachio treat on the side. You won't be disappointed. read more

My sister in law and I wanted to try this place out for awhile. We finally got the chance to try it out. The drinks we got were the honey matcha and rose matcha... the honey matcha drink is not sweet. The rose matcha tastes a little better and sweeter than the honey matcha. The service was great and the inside was very spacious and love the decors. read more

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The few times I have been to Yava over the past years have been a wonderful experience. I've previously tried their honey sesame bowl and avocado toast--phenomenal and filling meals for breakfast/lunch. This time around I was recommended the Recovery 40, a chef's favorite. Below the egg lays a toast with an avocado spread, akkawi cheese, and bastirma. The basturma is packed with bold flavors and paired with everything else, it balances out easily. The honey matcha (50% sweetness) was refreshing and much needed for my sleep deprived self. The girls here are so sweet and lovely, and this cafe is generally full of conversations--an ambiance I personally enjoy working in! Definitely need to try a pastry next time I am here. read more

Yava Bakery And Cafe - Recovery 40 - Bakeries Near Me - Fresno, California

Heard so many great things about this place so wanted to see for myself! Walking in I loved how open and clean the place was. I ordered the chicken panini, beef shawarma bowl, and a smoothie. The bread on the panini was SO GOOD. Side salad was okay and the beef shawarma bowl was flavorful and light! The smoothie was flavorful. Next time I'll try some desserts and something else on their menu. The prices are on the higher side so this is a place to go every once in awhile. read more

The matcha tastes absolutely terrible LOL. It literally tastes like someone dumped green food coloring into a cup of water and called it a day. And the lemon mint avocado? Straight up tastes like I'm chewing on fresh cut grass from someone's lawn. On top of that, everything is ridiculously overpriced. And to make it even better, the staff all look annoyed to even be at their jobs. The vibe is basically "why are you here?" The place itself is beautiful for brunch, but the way the staff act makes you feel completely unwelcome. read more

I love the atmosphere, clean, bright and beautiful. They have the best falafel tacos in town. Everyone enjoyed their food. I will be going back. read more

Popped into Yava for the first time for a quick morning study session and decided to try their matcha and baked goods! It can get super busy so I would recommend going early to find a seat. I was pretty disappointed with both my matcha and the baked beef roll that was recommended to me. I found the matcha to be mostly milk and lacking matcha flavor. The beef roll was dry and wasn't mixed well as there was pretty chunky. The prices were also very steep ($8 for the matcha, $7 for the beef roll) for the size, flavor and quality of the items. It is a very pretty cafe but I will not be back. read more

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* lots of indoor & outdoor seating * a decent sized breakfast / lunch menu with healthy options * BEST chocolate croissant I've ever had, was filled completely with chocolate and a good amount, the dough was the perfect texture! * they make full sized cakes that have unique flavors and are decorated insanely pretty, I'd would definitely recommend getting your cake needs here !!! - coffee was overly sweet for me i couldn't really get that espresso flavor - customer service kinda made the experience of this insanely big pretty cafe less enjoyable as they were very short, showed no facial expressions, they didn't even smile and say thank you or hi so idk could've been an off day but that is a huge determining factor on if someone wants to come back or not. You should make customers feel welcomed and not uncomfortable! read more

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The cashier did not make eye contact, no dialogue! Rang up my $80.00 order without saying thanks and not a fn word! Not going back, she must have been either family or just racist against Asians! Fn place won't last! Fresno is not the city of Bougie! You either have the good service, good food and good portions and priced right to last! This place has none of the above! No star- they don't deserve it! I had to give a 1- to post the review read more

Very cute atmosphere, decor and set up. Super spacious and clean. There were a few staff so the service was quick! The food was well presented and pretty! It was pretty pricey. We bought 3 minis and 2 coffees which totaled to $50. read more

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