THE LOVERS STORY
(OR HOW WE BECAME YOUR NEW OBSESSION)
Est. 2024 | Merced's boldest deli | Zero boring allowed
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Look, we'll keep it real with you.
We opened our doors at 426 W Main St with a mission: serve sandwiches and pizza that actually slaps, in a place where the vibes are as good as the food. No boring menus. Just fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and the kind of energy that makes you want to come back tomorrow.
And yeah, we named it Lovers Deli because food this good deserves a little romance.
WE LOVE MERCED
We're not just in Merced—we're OF Merced.
That means supporting local businesses, sponsoring little league teams, donating to community events, and making sure UC Merced students can afford to eat well. It means knowing our regulars by name. It means being the spot where first dates happen, where study groups meet, where families grab dinner after a long day.
