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Coconut Cafe offers an authentic taste of Thailand right in the heart of Merced, CA. This charming Thai restaurant invites you on a flavorful journey with an extensive menu bursting with vibrant and robust dishes that perfectly balance sweet, spicy, sour, and savory notes. Nestled at 3368 N State Hwy 59 STE N, Coconut Cafe crafts an intimate and welcoming atmosphere where attentive service meets lovingly prepared plates, making every visit feel special and personal.
From the moment you step inside, the aroma of aromatic spices and fresh herbs sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Among their standout dishes, the Pad Thai Chicken and Yellow Curry lure in lovers of classic Thai cuisine, while adventurous palates will delight in the Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles), praised by customers for its perfect balance of spice and flavor complexity. The Mongolian Beef offers hearty, tender bites, and the Fried Pork Belly served with a distinctive house sauce achieves a sublime crispy-meets-savory harmony that guests rave about.
Seafood enthusiasts will find an enticing selection as well, including the highly recommended Shrimp Salad and the richly flavored Shrimp Pho. The Pineapple Fried Rice adds a delightful tropical twist, pairing sweet pineapple with the savory essence of perfectly cooked jasmine rice and tender chunks of meat or tofu. Don’t miss the delicate desserts like the Sweet Rice Mango or the refreshing Sweet Rice Ice Cream, which provide a lovely finish to your meal.
What truly sets Coconut Cafe apart is the personal care in service and the genuine warmth extended to every guest. Regulars like Emma Kay praise how the team caters to special requests and frequently checks in, ensuring each dining experience is flawless. Likewise, Marisol Martinez highlights the staff’s friendliness and attentiveness, emphasizing the hot, fresh dishes served with care. Whether it’s your first time or a devoted return, customers consistently find the food not just delicious but bursting with authentic, satisfying flavors that surpass expectations.
Comfortable and clean, Coconut Cafe also pays attention to details like a spotless restroom and sufficient portions that deliver great value. With offerings like extra meat, tofu, or sticky rice on the side, you can tailor your meal exactly the way you like it. From the bustling vibrancy of the Mongolian Beef to the soothing warmth of Thai Coffee, every dish tells a story of tradition and passion.
Perfect for casual lunches, intimate dinners, or takeout adventures, Coconut Cafe is truly a hidden gem in Merced’s culinary scene. Whether you favor the crispy crunch of their unique calamari rings, the bold flavors of Kra pao Fried Rice, or the deeply comforting broth of their Pho variations, you’ll leave feeling nourished, delighted, and eager to return.
My new favorite place in town. The food is delicious. They taste better than they look and they have the best shrimp in a blanket. So far, I've only had good experiences here. They cater to my requests and frequently check up on us. This place is really a hidden gem. Kinda don't want people to know so it doesn't get crowded but my friends kept on asking where I'm eating these food at so I had to share the place.
Very good, kind and fast service. Food was a absolutely delicious. The curry fried rice was my favorite dish and the pork belly with the sauce that they provide for it was phenomenal. Would love to come again, this was my first visit here.
I’ve gotten take out twice from here and it’s been good both times. This time we got the pad see ew, kra pao fried rice, and calamari rings. The calamari rings were different from what I would normally expect, but we liked it! The batter wasn’t too oily or heavy and had a great crunch. Kra pao fried rice was tasty, but I did wish they added more basil. Pad see ew was pretty good too. Overall, I’d keep coming here.
This place is nice and clean. Great service and great food. Chicken pra kra Pao is a perfect 10. So yummy. Pho is good too, an 8. Broth itself is good but after mixing, other sauces over power the broth. Noodle is on the smaller portion but there are more protein so that made up for it. Good portion for the price. 2 order and a thai tea for around $30 after tax. Restroom is also clean too. Love it.
The staff was super friendly and attentive. Food came out hot and delicious. There is only 2 places I will eat pad thai at and one of them is here! Recently went out of my comfort zone and got the drunken noodles and they did not disappoint. 10/10 recommend!
These are the pork fried rice, pad see ew, and beef pho from Coconut Cafe in Merced! I haven’t been to Coconut Cafe in a while, but the food was better than I thought! The fried rice actually had a good flavor, and it wasn’t bland! ^-^ The pad see ew had good flavor to it too, and it was a pretty big portion! The pho broth also was nice too! Our server was great, and maybe I’ll come here more often!