My sister and I had a fun time strolling through the store and browsing the various displays last…read moreSaturday! It was my first time at UG; however, she goes regularly and swears by the "world's softest socks" they sell (I forget the brand.) It's two stories, and well curated, with very well-organized displays. Ulysses Grant White founded this store as the U.G. White Hardware and Implement Company in 1917 - Wow! That's been a minute! Displays boast a variety of candies and sweets; fresh coffee; a small selection of items from 1818 Farms (sister's favorite lip gloss, beautiful kitchen towels, botanical wax sachets); jams, salsas, relishes, and fruit butters; candles; Lodge cast iron cookware; Case knives; old fashioned children's toys; clothing (socks, SPF hats, shirts); mugs and more! We enjoyed the covered front patio area and spent a good while chatting there!

Bigots work here. I was excited to take my family members into this store, as I knew they'd…read moreappreciate the old charm. My adult son is immuno-compromised, and as such he wears a mask everywhere he goes. His partner also wears one so they don't get sick and give it to him. When we got into the store we split up. Unknown to me at the time time, the store staff was overheard talking about them saying things like ... you don't wear a mask because you're smart." They were also treated so poorly being stared at like they were subhumans. I wish I had known it at that time or I would have left without making my purchase. I noticed the typically friendly staff wasn't making eye contact or being friendly with me as they had done in the past. Even the kid at the register was being combative when I corrected him that the price on the bag was cheaper than what it rang up as. I calmly and politely explained to him that it's illegal to charge someone a higher price than what it's marked, and when he argued with me I told him that they should fix it immediately because they could get sued for that. A manager lady came over and fixed it (an older lady with white hair.) By that time my son and partner had already left the store because they were shunned and made to feel uncomfortable. This was Saturday, August 19th in the early afternoon. I'm leaving this review because I genuinely hope that the owner of the store reads it and cares enough about their business to reprimand these employees and the white-haired lady who was obviously in charge. Because money is money and you shouldn't treat customers that way. Literally perpetuating negative stereotypes about ignorant Southerners, and embarrassing yourselves. So if you don't economically survive, I won't be surprised, because maybe other people have been treated this way too and they won't be coming back either. Life is too short for bigots to thrive, and it's unchristian of you to do so.

My friend and I came here to wander around and look to see what deals they had. They have a lot of…read morerandom things. Also furniture that look handmade. Couches, chairs, rugs, discontinued flooring, lights, etc. it's a great option if you need some cheap home improvement upgrades. But no guarantee what they will have at any given point.

Beware of Double Charges at This Store I made a purchase on…read moreApril 25th, and the register was not working correctly. The cashier asked me to move to another register. Before doing so, I specifically asked if my card would be charged twice, and I was assured it would not. Unfortunately, I later discovered that I was charged twice for the same items. When I brought this to the store's attention, they refused to issue a refund and even went as far as to justify the duplicate charge to my credit card company. Only one of the transactions has a signature, and the second charge appears under a different system ("SQ Southeastern Salvage"), which raises additional concerns. I spoke with someone who identified themselves as the store manager, but they insisted both charges were valid. This has been extremely frustrating and disappointing. I strongly encourage others to carefully monitor their receipts and credit card statements when shopping here.

Clean, shelves are stocked and merchandise is pulled forward. Prices are lower in most cases and…read moretheir store brands are excellent. New owner has upgraded the produce department, much fresher and as good as a anything in Athens. Very friendly staff. You will never wait in a long line to check out like Walmart. They aren't a super store and they don't have "everything" but everything about the store is first class. Almost forgot, they have a kitchen with lots of very good prepared items to have for your lunch their ,or take it home for dinner.

Wonder clean full-service small-town grocery store with overflowing signage about their deals. I…read morethink the physical location used to be a Winn Dixie. Isles can be slightly narrow compared to the new Publixes.

Wonderful shopping experience. They have a trendy selection for southern women. The young woman…read morethat was running the shop today was very welcoming and helpful. We will definitely be back to shop again.

A beautiful little shop tucked in the bustling downtown area. Offering of clothing, jewelry, and…read moregifts. We grabbed some face masks to relax in the room on our trip. The attendant was super nice and helpful. Definitely check out this gem if you are in the area.

Got my caffeine fix here before heading home from the Athens area. Good stuff!…read more First off, just so no one gets confused, this coffee is sold inside the UG White Mercantile building! The signage is pretty good outside, but it never hurts to share information. Parking wasn't too much of a challenge on a Tuesday downtown, and the cool interior of the building felt great after the short walk over. The mercantile store offers a lot of cool things to browse while your coffee is made. There's also an (unaffiliated, I think) chocolate/confection selection that's quite beautiful and impressive. Second off, let me just say I'm kind of obsessed with the branding here. It's got a plane motif and the catchphrase "your morning wingman" for coffee is just too cute. I saw this company is veteran owned; I wonder if Air Force? Not sure, but the concept is adorable regardless. Their barista seemed to be ringing a mercantile customer up when I arrived. He was very apologetic about not being right with me. It was not a huge deal at all (I waited less than 2 minutes), but I appreciated his eagerness to help me. Great service! I ordered a medium iced salted caramel + dark chocolate latte, one of their recommended flavor combos. It came in a cute cup and the ice : coffee ratio was perfect. I didn't get much dark chocolate flavor but the caramel was there for sure. It was a very creamy, thick latte with a balanced flavor. Personally, I like my lattes a tiny bit sweeter, but I'm definitely a sugar freak when it comes to coffee, so YMMV! Overall, it was yummy and I'm glad I stopped in. Give this place a go next time you need a caffeine boost!

I love this place. The cortado was on point. Espresso had more of a bright fruity mouthfeel and not…read morethat traditional bold dark taste. Great atmosphere for reading, people watching or browsing the mercantile. What a hidden gem!!! Staff was super friendly as well!

I have been shopping at Booklegger for years and they always have something for every interest in…read morebooks. Highly recommended...

Awesome bookstore. It's big and has a huge selection. The prices are amazing. I always leave with…read moreso many great books. The atmosphere is so lovely. There are several cozy spots to sit and read with a yummy cup of coffee from their coffee bar. The staff is super friendly and very helpful!

Oh My Goodness!!!! This place is SPECTACULAR!!!!!…read moreIt is like the Porsche of furniture!!! These pieces are so luxurious. I would never describe a couch being like butter but I would here. You know how butter melts in your mouth....? Your body melts into this furniture. I love that you can customize the fabric and color. Now, this place is very expensive. You need to be rich to come in here. Let's just say, some sets will cost you 5 figures. But, I'm sure it's very well worth it. If you have money, this is your place. Outstanding customer service too. Aylin helped me and I just thought she was absolutely terrific. What a great time. I really enjoyed my time in this store.

Great sales people but delivery times for orders are crazy long. Told me my order could be up to…read moresix months but it's been 8 and still no delivery date, so very frustrating!

I hadn't been to this one in some time but the last few trips the owner has had what I'm looking…read morefor and stopped what he was doing to point me the way, even makes recommendations. Headed back today

Buyer beware!!! I rarely shop here because many products are out of shelf life. Today I stopped by…read moreto buy Japanese snacks for my friends children. I only purchased goods with acceptable shelf lives. I was at the front of the store where the snacks are versus walking down the aisles. I have in the past seen bulging cans which told me not to frequent this store. I picked several snacks, candy and gum, that were not expired. There were several items out of shelf life I picked up and put down too. If you buy anything at this store, please check the expiration dates to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you wonder if I pointed out things are expired, the answer is yes. Did I remove all the expired items from the shelves today, no I did not. I have told the owner many times about expired items in the past. I choose to take my business elsewhere rather than tell someone how to stock their shelves or run their business.