Mercantile and Mash is a great spot to go during the day (until 5:30) for coffee, breakfast, lunch, smoothies or other treats-desserts. The place is very clean, organized and spacious. The bathrooms are single spaces that are always clean. You can also buy a glass of wine or bottle. They have a great selection of wines. Today, I'm enjoying a sparkling water while waiting for an event to begin at the Cedar room. On a nice day, it's great to sit outside. There are many tables. The employees are always kind and the service is good! read more

We live right down the street from Mercantile and Mash and finally stopped in for the first time and had a great experience. Honestly surprised we hadn't tried it sooner. There are a ton of breakfast options to choose from, whether you want something quick or a more sit down type of meal. Everything we had was solid, and the drinks were especially good. The space itself is also a big plus. Really nice ambiance, plenty of seating, and just an easy place to hang out for a bit. Only downside is the WiFi is not great, so probably not the best spot if you are trying to get work done for a few hours. Overall, definitely a spot we will be coming back to regularly. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Alert! New parking rules. It's no longer a free open lot. First up, don't scan the QR code in the parking lot. When you get inside M&M scan their QR code for 60 minutes of free parking. Side note: You need to know your license plate number for the Honk app. I've been here a handful of times and the food has always been solid. I've had breakfast and lunch, and both meals were good. The restaurant is designed to order at a counter. Sit down with a number, and someone will bring out your food. They have a water station set up, so you can self serve. I have strictly used M&M for networking meetings. With the new only 60 minutes of free parking available, it will definitely hold your meeting to a solid hour! read more

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"Laptop free zones" have been implemented, restricting paying customers hoping to get work done to a confined area. There is of course a caveat - if you purchase food you can sit wherever you like! Picture this, not an open seat among the designated laptop space while the "laptop free zone" was completely empty. Something out of a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode. The whole thing feels like a ploy to get customers to purchase food to receive VIP access to general seating. A sandwich for the ability to use your laptop!! Very strange policy which I hope changes in the future! read more

This is the perfect spot for a large group with kids to get coffee or enjoy a laid back breakfast. The lattes are top notch and several of our group commented the coffee was good. I recommend the baklava latte for a unique treat. The space is huge with several large tables inside and a few shaded picnic tables outside. We were able to let our kids run around while we enjoyed our food and drinks. Counter service made it easy for members of our group to arrive at different times without the stress of reservations. The space itself is very interesting as it is set in an old cigar factory. Plenty of parking as well. Can't ask for a more family friendly set up in Charleston. read more

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Food tasted OK but I feel like I got cheated on the portions. It's a bit ridiculous to pay $15 for a chicken kebab and receive barely half a chicken breast. I don't understand why they're so stingy. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great option to work from or meet with friends! The parking is pretty easy during the day but sometimes does get tight. The staff are kind and accommodating. The coffee drinks come out quickly and the sandwiches are great. Their sourdough is tasty. It gets busy but never too loud or overwhelming. Their music choice is always spot on. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Breakfast sandwich and coffee - love that they will make it in my reusable mug - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

It's a great place to meet up with people and have space. Different areas offer better acoustics for talking. The coffee service is very slow. The desserts are delicious. read more

Really liked the vibe of this place. I had a breakfast sandwich and cup of fruit. Both were excellent. I expected the coffee to be good; it was excellent. I appreciate that the parking fee is covered by the restaurant. read more

A cozy, friendly spot that I'm so happy I found. First of all Robin is the exact person any company would be happy to have working for them. She is friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, gregarious and has a sweet disposition and a wonderful smile. She steered us towards two great choices for breakfast: a breakfast sandwich and a breakfast wrap. The food is fantastic. The breakfast sandwich was piled so high and full, I had to deconstruct it and eat it with a fork and knife. The house made sourdough was griddled and buttery in a word it was perfect. The Breakfast wrap was also full of delicious fluffy scrambled local eggs and chorizo with house made salsa verde. The freshly ground and roasted coffee paired well with the mains. We can't wait to come back. Don't sleep on Mercantile & Mash. read more

Great space with lots of interesting curated items for sale. The food and service was great! We got the root vegetable bowl, apple pancakes and a delicious maple donut to get into the fall feeling! The best was a smoky "campfire fog" I loved it! Smoky is my jam ! Will be back again . read more

Such a good urban vibe. Coffee/barista/bakery stand; sandwich shop; meat/butcher; artisans market and so much more. This is a place to meet, work, dine, have a glass of wine or a mocha. The true essence is the vibe. A welcoming city feel both inside and outside with seating and the beautiful architecture of the Old Cigar Factory. read more

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designated laptop spaces, 15 minutes parking. How quickly this place went from being a daily stop for me to literally unusable is mind-boggling I guess some businesses are allergic to paying customers read more

Absolutely fantastic spot. I thought this was just a coffee shop, but I went with my mom to get her hair done while I was visiting and this place had literally everything that you need. It was awesome. The coffee was absolutely delicious and this is from a Manhattan standard would definitely go back highly recommend. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food was ok, nothing special. Bartenders friendly and helpful. Food was slow to come out, was told due to a special event. Would return but not expecting a great meal. Pub setting with only service at the bar. read more

First and last time here because it's just not worth the hassle. Great concept and variety on menu and the food was ok but trying to find parking and a table to eat is insane!! I get the concept but they waist so much space and personally I'm not with the community seating. Now I will say my cappuccino was everything but still just not worth the hassle. I Cappuccino! read more

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My wife and ordered brunch items - the French toast and the avocado toast. Both were excellent and the service was accommodating and great. Really nice experience. Contrast this to Lowland that found it off putting and an insult that I would ask for lettuce on a burger. read more

So glad I found this place on Yelp because it is hands down, the cutest coffee shop I've visited here!! I wish I lived closer but this is a great spot to hangout and do work or chat with friends. The vibes are chill. Food was delicious and very big sized portions, the coffee was amazing! Truly cannot go wrong. OH one tidbit to know, you must order at the to-go looking bar area and then can go sit wherever you'd like.. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Laptop users are forced to move to specific sections "to make room for others" when you're still at a seat regardless taking up a spot (make it make sense)...maybe just limit the WiFi time by making you buy something if people are being a mooch...I was forced to leave AFTER getting food and a drink but needed to multitask some work for about 30 minutes and had to eat in my car. I will NOT be back after that stupid scene y'all caused. Also turn on the heat when it's cold outside, and fix your broken chair backs....stop being petty with dumb rules like this. read more

Plenty of parking by the cigar area. When you enter to the left is the butcher shop, straight ahead is a create your own salad and/or sandwich island area and to the right is grab and go items and a nice size menu to choose from breakfast and lunch type foods and drink assortments. We ordered the kids grilled cheese with fries, 2 Reuben's on rye, fish tacos and the Buddha bowl. All was delicious and served fresh and made to order. FYI the Buddha bowl could use more veggie options besides a few small pieces of cauliflower. Added avocado and it was good. Too much quinoa in the bowl. Service was quick helpful and friendly. The place used to be a warehouse of sorts and it shows. Wonderful use of the old building. Cozy, comfortable and a neat place to grab some yummy food! Will be back again! read more

I visited M&M with a friend for lunch. There was a bit of a rush and a line to order, but after a few minutes waiting and deciding what to get, someone opened another line to order and things started moving quicly. I ordered the fish tacos which came with a standard bag of chips. They have all the common brand as well as some different flavors. We chose to sit outside and enjoy the spring day and someone brought the food to our table promptly. The fish tacos were very delicious and not too filling. It was the perfect portion to get back to work without feeling too full. The restaurant inside looked beautiful, so I will probably try to sit indoors next time. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Fish tacos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This coffee spot is a little out of the way but it is totally worth a drop in! It was a little warm the day we stopped by so I'm not sure if this location has A.C but it wasn't unbearable. The coffee was some of the best we had on our trip! The difference was their lattes aren't overly sweet like a lot of the coffees that we got in Charleston. The market area is adorable too. Definitely worth the stop when I'm Charleston. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The service was amazing and the iced cappuccino was even better. I also ended up spending money there while I waited cause everything was so cool! read more

Mercantile & Mash - Iced Vanilla Bean Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place was definitely middle of the road breakfast place. Coffee tasted good, service was slow but it was busy so ultimately was not their fault. But in the picture you can see the breakfast burrito I got was definitely burned which was disappointing. It tasted okay but I would probably not come back. There is ample seating which is great and have some really cool gift shop items. Overall I would only recommend if you want to have coffee. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Wow blown away on the quality of food they provide! Delicious, fresh and innovative flavors. The cafe reminds me of a somewhat eataly nyc concept. We got a couple of bottles of wine which were affordable and not ridiculously high mark up We ordered the charcuterie board which was gourmet and made with an artisan twist. Unfortunately you don't get to choose what meats and cheeses you get but it was delicious. I also ordered a blueberry salad... when I say fresh I'm saying they must grow their produce in the back. I was highly impressed and the price point was decent. And to top it off the dirty chai was soo perfect! Homemade and no gross sugar syrup. I would highly recommend this casual cafe wish we had one of these by our house would be a high roller/ member. Definitely worth a try here! read more

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Nice work place and a bunch of food/snacks and drinks to order. Came here for a matcha latte but was disappointed... it was just a cup of oatmilk so don't get the matcha. For $9 a cup, absolutely not. read more

Such a big fan of the farmhouse ambiance. And it's so unique that you can sit at the counter and watch the bakers/chefs do their work. It's soothing and inspiring to hang out here! Mercantile & Mash has amazing chocolate chip cookies, chai lattes, and vanilla lattes are to die for. Croissant breakfast sandwich is also among my faves. They also do really cool events, like pie baking classes. read more

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Enjoyed several visits for coffee and breakfast. Wonderful atmosphere in the old cigar factory. Barista service can be slow. Today's experience on 11 May just after noon was harsh. Ordered a croissant in addition to coffee which had to be delivered from kitchen. Waited five minutes after getting coffee; asked on eta. Few people in restaurant. Asked barista another five minutes later who snapped and said she "couldn't leave her station" with no one in line. One very bad service encounter can undermine trust built over time. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Love this place! First time trying it for breakfast and was happily surprised by the food, service and ambience. Relaxed and casual and a great spot for a business meeting or grabbing a bite with friends. Outdoor tables and seating right on the premises and the parking lot is huge. Good workspaces inside so bring your laptop along~internet friendly. Mercantile and Mash is housed in the historic Cigar Factory Warehouse so the feel is real authentic Charleston. The Cigar Factory building is in the National Historical Register and dates back to 1881. There are Promos and Happenings every week including Donut Day on Wednesday and Weekly Specials each night at Bar Mash. A highlight at M&M are thr "made to order" specialty cakes which are on display and available to buy. The Strawberry Lemonade, Triple Chocolate and Birthday Cake flavors are just a few examples of their delights! Cake classes are available around the Holidays where you can join the pastry team and create a beautiful dessert! Tickets are limited. Breakfast and lunch and closing time is 4:00 pm. Soups, salads and sandwiches after 11:00 but I prefer the breakfast scene. Mercantile and Mash is a great place to start your day. Springbok coffee roasters and house-made smoothies. read more

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My matcha was majestic. I got the strawberry dragon fruit coconut matcha with almond milk. It really helped tone down the coconut because I'm not a fan of it, but the matcha was so good. I'll honestly be thinking about this. I got the yogurt bowl, too. It was amazing. The berry compote was extraordinary and I wish I took a picture it was so beautiful. The staff were incredibly friendly and hospitable. I really liked the look of the interior as well. I highly recommend this business and I hope I get to go back. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Updating my review now that Ive been more regular at Merc and Mash! Ordered the same salad 3 days in a row this week and it was a very good seasonal salad. Lots of fresh produce and very delicious! However all three days I was given a different consistency. Some days it was a packed salad and others it was nearly empty. A bit upset I ordered avocado on my salad and paid extra for it and on my last day ordering the salad was given a very obvious rotten avocado. It not only looked bad, but smelt awful. I just wish a little attention would've been paid when placing it on the salad or if there were no good avocados I would've been fine without! I'll keep the stars high because everybody is very friendly and it's usually pretty good, but definitely looking for more consistency and better quality check of produce- especially when the salad came to over $20! Will be back again- just more cautious with the salad! read more

Mercantile & Mash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Merc & Mash is a great place to hang out and read, work, catch up with friends, whatever. The cafe is huge with a ton of seating area, and the coffee is delicious. I usually just get a latte, but I've had friends order the tea and the matcha and report back that it's just as good. I can't really say I've had much of their food, but it looks really good too. Just a little expensive for the coffees. read more

I've been here a few times now and always enjoy the atmosphere as well as the food and drink options. I somehow have not tried a coffee here yet but next time for sure! The strawberry banana smoothie is delicious, my husband loves the fish tacos, and I like that they offer some good soda and seltzer water options too. The prices are a little high but it is Charleston and at least there is parking. Worth it! read more

Yummy! We chose this restaurant because it has espresso drinks and avocado toast. Was excited to find a gluten-free lemon, poppyseed bread at the counter as well. Many people with laptops working were there as well as social gathering. Very chill atmosphere. Food was delicious!! read more

Mercantile & Mash - Avocado toast with egg and salmon. Sorry, picture was taken with my husband already sliced into it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I didn't dine in. I placed an order for take out. I had bacon, scrambled eggs, and cheese on a croissant. The bacon was thick sliced and delicious. The croissant melt in your mouth. It was light and flaky and crisp. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This hidden gem down on East Bay is absolutely adorable. With a large coffee menu catering to both coffee and tea drinkers there's lots to choose from. They have a smaller food menu, but still something for everyone. We ordered the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit (with housemate biscuit) and the fried chicken sandwich with pineapple slaw. Both sandwiches were delicious and huge portions, but I'll come back for the fried chicken. It was spicy and sweet and the slaw gave it a fresh punch. The service was very friendly and pretty quick too. They give you a number at the counter and then bring your food to your table. The space is large and great for groups or a work date by yourself. They have wine, specialty sodas and other specialty non perishable items for sale such as candy, chips, etc. They also bake specialty cakes in house as well as other pastries. I had no idea there were so many options in this tucked away downstairs space. We will definitely be back! read more

Mercantile & Mash - Fried chicken and chai latte and bacon egg biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A popular work remote spot that offers coffee, food and pastry. They have an open kitchen and shared tables. Beautiful space with a shared free parking lot. I went with a soup and sandwich. The cantaloupe gazpacho caught my eye. Man this was probably the most tastiest thing I ate in my entire trip of Charleston. It's sort of a liquid version of prosciutto and melon. The smoky green EVOO offset with cucumbers and tomato in a creamy cantaloupe base was so good! Magical! If I could do it again, get a bowl. The banh mi was too dry and I really wouldn't call it a banh mi, it really needs to on a baguette to give it that crispy and and light texture. It was also pretty small (about the size of the spoon), probably opt for another sandwich. I had a taste of the dirty Chai and it had way to much cinnamon. However, German chocolate cake was really nice. Good texture and nice amount of sweetness that isn't overpowering especially the chewy coconut layer. I could also taste the chocolate cake. At $4 for a mini cake is a good deal too! read more

Mercantile & Mash - German Chocolate cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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A decidedly new school business, this hall holds a bar, a market of upscale local food and beverages, a cafe, and a restaurant, in effect. The upstairs of the building appeared to be an event space. I came seeking food. I ordered the falafel pita with some trepidation; this is not a falafel kind of town and I could have easily imagined that it would not come out well. However, it was a rather magnificent-looking pita full of crisp greens, and my falafel tasted freshly fried and yet remarkably soft and moist on the inside. The lemon and feta flavorings came through strongly, and unlike a lot of falafel sandwiches, it wasn't drowning in smear-y sauce or loaded with useless, tasteless filler vegetables (I'm looking at you, cucumber). A really excellent sandwich, and ordering curly fries on the side was a good decision (though the ketchup was pointless). I wasn't quite enthused with their drink selection (there's a million cafes in Charleston), though I could see trying it, and while I had plenty of time to peruse the market, I did not see, for example, any chips or bottled/canned beverages with flavors that I actually wanted, so I may have to check out some bigger stores. I assume the wifi has a password, but no one shared it with me and I wasn't there long enough for it to matter. Given that others were sitting there working, there must be a way of finding it out. They certainly made a good enough impression that I would come back. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The cutest little coffee shop with the most delicious pastries. Fast service and Robin is so nice! I go once a week as they have a different flavored donut every Wednesday. It's always something to look forward to and they always have different, unique flavors! They recently had a maple brown sugar donut that was to DIE FOR! So so good and the donut always has a nice fluffy dough. The pastries in their fridge are always delicious as well. Everything is reasonably priced and switches every so often. The peanut butter chocolate tart is only $3 and is so scrumptious. I love coming here for a sweet treat and warm service to brighten up my day. read more

Cute little spot to grab a quick bite, catch up with friends, work, study, etc. It can be a little confusing how it all works from an ordering perspective as there is a coffee bar where you go through a line to place drink and food orders, but there's also another cafe spot that doesn't open until a different time that has different menu items - but you still have to go through the coffee counter line. The ham and cheese croissant was great - pro tip: ask for the garlic chili crunch on the side. That was the cherry on top! We also got a Bloody Mary, but I do not suggest it as it was really lacking any kind of flavor. read more

Mercantile & Mash - Ham & Cheese Croissant (chili garlic crunch on side) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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