Crema's Take
“Mercantile Cafe has a clean, pleasant space and occasionally nails breakfast—some regulars love the burritos and custom salads—but execution is wildly inconsistent, with multiple complaints about overcooked rice, oily preparations, and high prices for mediocre portions. The 3.3 rating reflects real kitchen problems, not just picky eaters, so you'd be gambling on whether today is a good day or a disappointment. Worth trying only if you're already in the neighborhood and willing to risk it.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Slow-sit spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →It is very clean and has a nice atmosphere, but the breakfast bowl I got was really bad 😞 The flavors were mostly good, but it was a texture nightmare. The crunchy rice was overcooked and hard and the texture clashed with the tender mushrooms and creamy sauce didn't soften the…
Pretty steep price for a scrambled egg sandwich with bacon, airline, and a bit of lettuce with no dressing. That was my mom's food. My breakfast was an omelette smothered in oily marinated vegetables that had no flavor. Ask for no arugula and it came topped with arugula. So much…
What a disappointment! Their premade salads in the fridge were filled to the top of the small to go bowl but I ordered a Cobb salad and they didn’t have one premade and I was happy to get one made to order. They had no customers and the man who made it took his time but when I…
A Must-Visit for Breakfast Burritos and Sandwich Lovers! I’ve been to this gem of a restaurant three times now, and I can confidently say it’s become my go-to spot for an amazing breakfast burrito and incredible sandwiches. But it's not just the burritos that shine here. The…
Delicious!! Tons of fancy, huge and healthy salads with delicious toppings. I got the Arugula Salad. I’m dairy free/vegan, gluten free, and limiting specific items in my diet right now (nightshades are a big one) so I appreciated being able to ask for no cheese, add garbanzo…
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