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New Starbucks location coming to this Merced neighborhood. Here’s what to know

Another Starbucks is brewing in Merced.

A new location is underway, and curious residents have already noticed.

In a recent Reddit post, site user No-Problem-9181 asked, “Does anyone know what’s being built next to the ampm on Yosemite and El Redondo? Looks like it’ll have a drive thru.”

Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming Starbucks in Merced:

Starbucks is offering free coffee to its most loyal customers.
Starbucks is offering free coffee to its most loyal customers. Joshua Trujillo Photo by Joshua Trujillo

What is Starbucks?

Starbucks is a Seattle-based coffee company founded in 1971, according to the company’s website.

“At Starbucks, we make sure everything we do honors that connection — from our commitment to the finest quality coffee, to the way we engage with our customers and communities to do business responsibly,” the company said.

What’s on the menu at Starbucks?

The popular coffee chain is known for its handcrafted coffee drinks, signature pastries and branded merchandise including mugs and tumblers.

The beverage menu features a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks, including espressos, lattes, mochas, cold brews and macchiatos.

Baked goods for sale range from danish pastries and croissants to loaves, cakes and muffins.

A barista delivers coffee after Starbucks opened at 1797 W. State St. in Boise in 2008.
A barista delivers coffee after Starbucks opened at 1797 W. State St. in Boise in 2008. Chris Butler Statesman file

Starbucks also serves breakfast and lunch items, including bagels, sandwiches, wraps, egg bites and protein boxes.

Other items on the menu at Starbucks include refreshers, teas and blended beverages.

Where will new Starbucks location open?

According to city documents, the new Starbucks is slated to open in North Merced next to the ampm convenience store at the crossroads of West Yosemite Avenue and El Redondo Drive.

Another Starbucks + Other retail coming next to the new Arco and planned apartments on El Redondo and Yosemite
byu/internetbooker134 inMerced
Starbucks’ highest calorie drinks are a hot chocolate and a latte with olive oil in it.
Starbucks’ highest calorie drinks are a hot chocolate and a latte with olive oil in it. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com

When will new coffee shop open in Merced?

As of Wednesday, June 4, an official opening date for the new Starbucks location had not yet been announced.

Construction on the site was still in progress.

Where is the nearest Starbucks?

If you’re searching for the closest Starbucks in Merced to you, here’s where you can stop:

Angela Rodriguez
The Modesto Bee
Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.
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