Merritt Restaurant & Bakery

I really hope this establishment has not closed down permanently. The owner was so gracious when I ordered their delicious strawberry shortcake and fried chicken for a party. They even brought my order out to my car while it was raining. The food is amazing and the customer service was unmatched. We love you Merritt!! Thank you for being the quintessential place to get fried chicken and strawberry shortcake in the Bay Area!!

Today ordered 40 pcs fried chicken for birthday get together with family. To my surprise could not order chicken over the phone, was told that I had to come in to order & pay. Having to make 2 trips for fried chicken does not make sense. They should join current times and let us pay online, so that we make only one trip. Disappointed on order that I spent $120, majority of chicken was made up of drumstick & wings. Only 3 breast meats, 10 thighs and the rest wings & drumsticks....will...read full review

I really really want to like the pastries here, especially the strawberry cake since the other place closed.The sponge is very different here. Quite heavy as compared to the other place, not nearly the quantity of fresh strawberries or whipped cream and it's pricey. $9.50! Hubby said it tasted old. I guess the glaze on the strawberry is used as a preservative because the other place never did that. Their slices turned over more quickly I suppose.This time I stopped in mid afternoon...read full review