I have now been a few times, and my experience has been consistently good. For such a small lot, I've neve had problems finding parking. Which can often be a nuisance to manage. The staff has always was has been very helpful, and welcoming. I've been consistent in sampling their seasonal items versus the standards. They have tacos, often healthy one, that are very good. They have quite a selection of different seating throughout the interior. If you want a desktop-like setup, get there earlier. Otherwise it's couch seating, or wall counter. They also have outdoor seating as well. Countless dogs have come through for coffee, and that's the sign of a good java joint. I often have catch ups with Zain R. here, whilst working. Good company, good coffee, dogs, and the occasional taco. Check it out! read more

Mercantile Montrose - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The hippest coffee shop next to my Airbnb. Great place to stop while doing your laundry next door. They also have a unique set of Summer offerings which was refreshing compared to the competition around the area. The Dubai latte was delicious. read more

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Visiting this are so glad we stopped in. Great vibes and really good coffee and chocolate croissant. read more

Mercantile Montrose - Flat white with oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stopped by on a Tuesday morning and they weren't busy. They have a parking lot which is always a plus too. I got an iced latte with their honey cinnamon syrup which I think was the perfect hint of sweetness and spice so very pleased with the drink. I got their small size which seems to be the average coffee cup size and it came out to between $5-$6 which I feel is pretty good nowadays. They have lots of seating inside as well which would be nice for getting some work done - not sure about outlets though. read more

Disclaimer: I'm on a hunt for the best cafe to work from as I'm working remote. My review is based on factors for a good place to work from and not necessarily the coffee or food. Overall okay cafe for work. Noise level - 60db quiet conversation Wifi speed - 1 down 1 up :( Power plugs - more than 10 Seats - 30 indoors Parking - free 10 lots The baristas were very friendly, they will greet you when you enter and leave. They made my day honestly. My coffee came within 5 minutes and was an oat milk flat white. They don't charge extra for oat milk! The place has soft background music and really nice for me to concentrate on my work or to read. The place is spacious, clean, bright and the temperature is kept cool. The bathroom even has a huge world map. The place is also dog friendly - they even offer free dog treats. However the reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because this place has really limited wifi. My browser was struggling to load and definitely no video calls here. I had to work off of my own mobile internet connection at some point. I really enjoyed myself here and will come back for the coffee, ambiance and relax when I'm not relying on the internet. read more

Mercantile Montrose - Really quiet place. Nice big open bar counter. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is my choice of local coffee shop when I want to get out of the house during the week or drop by for a pre-grocery shopping coffee. Everyone is genuinely so nice and you can tell. Quick, efficient, no frills. Good coffee. I sit and work here often, and watch the interactions between the baristas and customers. They sometimes have their regulars orders ready as they see them walking up. Ya love to see it It gets chilly though so bring a sweater hehe read more

2nd time here. Using the Laundromat next door. The young lady with the glasses is so rude and unwelcoming. I get that this is stand alone establishment but there's no excuse. Paid for two koloaches and jasmine tea. 12.00 ridiculous.ill pay anything for good service but this wasn't it. The young female gave me my drink and I said thank you , she just looked at me and walked away. Her response was " I didn't here you" but why she didn't say thank you??? Horrible and so rude, maybe because I'm a black man. 1 star is too much. read more

I love this place !! I take my niece here a couple times a week for our "coffee" walks. I get a tea and she gets her "coffee" (water with a splash of lemonade). She loves their croissants and empanadas. The staff is always so sweet and kind. Really a neighborhood gem !! So lucky to be able to have such a sweet space down the street and make core memories. Now my niece asks me to go walk and get our coffee :-) read more

Needed a place to read for a couple of hours between errands. Came in on a Friday around 10. No line. Service was so friendly. Loved all the baristas. I could see why folks would appreciate this as their neighborhood coffee shop. I splurged on an almond croissant. Omg. It was so good. So worth the thousand or more calories. I ate every last bite. People brought their pups in which I loved but others may not. The couch I snagged was comfortable and I enjoyed relaxing and looking out the window. Oh. And the coffee I chose was divine too! read more

Mercantile Montrose - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love this place! Great place to work, have coffee or tea. Chill, quiet vibe, and friendly staff. Parking is not an issue either.

One of my favorite coffee places! Great ambiance and obviously great coffee. They have newspapers and magazines, for me an absolute must for a coffee shop. read more

This is where you'll find me most mornings during the week before going to work. It's my go to spot if I am getting a latte. Like most coffee shops they have a variety of options for milk substitutes. If you're lucky enough to arrive early you can get tacos that they get from taco deli. In addition to other coffees, they have a large selection of teas. Several pastries are available at the counter. But once they run out, they run out. Perfect neighborhood coffeeshop that hosts live music nights and other things throughout the month. read more

I LOVE this place. It is decorated in kind of an artsy, but minimal way it's a great vibe. It's a lot quieter in here too, so it's really great for studying and cranking some work done. Their coffee is so good, and the croissants are great as well! The cost is MUCH better too than many of the other houston coffee shops (that are way overpriced). As far as the service goes, everyone is so kind. Graham is so nice too, and always remembers us which is so kind! We love this place! Highly recommend. read more

Mercantile Montrose - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love this place Nested in a little community The coffee is good Service is lovely The vibe is fantastic I love it sooo much read more

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I've come to this coffee shop quite a few times and have never experienced such disrespect. I feel like my intelligence has been questioned.. i ordered an iced brown sugar espresso with oat milk and this is what i got. Yes this is the whole drink... i asked if i could get an extra shot at least and the lady with the short red hair literally poured a tea spoon in... idk if she thinks I'm dumb or if she was just trying to be funny .. I'm a bartender btw lol i know how much a shot is. She actually used the cup that pours a shot in from the machine into the metal cup to pour it into my cup and left majority in the metal cup on purpose.. extremely disappointed. I've been nothing but kind and patient each time coming here and to be blatantly disrespected like this puts a bad taste in my mouth. Don't even want the drink anymore read more

Mercantile Montrose - This was after the extra "shot" she poured in - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice coffee shop in the Montrose area that has a similar look and feel as Black Hole located several blocks away. Plenty of tables and chairs for seating (though I do wonder who ever uses the indoor swing). Standard coffee and tea menu on offer with a selection of various pastries as well. The space has an artsy feel to it, and I appreciated the style of the barista who was wearing a "Montrose" cap but in the colors, lettering, and style of Marlboro cigarettes. Additionally, I enjoyed the huge world map on the wall of the bathroom (what better place to contemplate one's next international trip than while on the john?). Service was quick, coffee was good, and the place proved to be a quiet place to get some work done. My only hangups with Mercantile are that it was actually a bit too quiet for my liking. I like there to be a bit of background music and a light din of conversation, but things were almost completely silent here like a library. Along with that, the space felt a bit cold and warehouse-like without the cozy vibe that I prefer when at a coffee shop to get some work or studying done. Regardless, I still enjoyed the spot overall and will add it to my list of coffee shops for Montrose. read more

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So I'm back! And the place is better than ever, even busier too, which congrats to the Mercantile folks for that. I got the London Fog; Earl Grey, steamed milk, and vanilla syrup. Yall, it is so damn good, SO GOOD! The gentleman who made it a great job and was very polite; as was the young lady who rang me up, very nice. The atmosphere is a bit different from my last time here, but still good and welcoming. The music they're playing right is awesome, random I know but I'm jamming to it, lol. Spoke to the staff about what's going on with Mercantile. They tell me they are really focusing on the coffee, and that seems to be paying off. Their food options are a bit light, but I imagine that's by design. Anyways, it was great, good to be back in the neighborhood! read more

Good location, excellent study/working spot, lots of parking, quirky interior design (in a good way). The shop is nice and quiet. Lots of seating area. Their wife is strong and they have good wall outlets. Iced matcha ($5.5): it's good to note that it comes sweetened, but it's a solid matcha and I would get it again. read more

Mercantile Montrose - iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mercantile is a solid spot in the montrose area for your coffee needs! their coffee tastes great, is not insanely priced, and they have so much seating inside! The baristas are really nice! mercantile is a great place to meet up with friends or sit at the community table to get some work done. only complaints are the wifi was spotty and they charge extra for alt milk :/ overall, would recommend mercantile if you're looking for a coffee shop in montrose read more

Mercantile Montrose - flat white - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Scared to say it's one of my new favorite coffee shops because I don't want it to start to get crowded, but it's just so great! It's very chill. Think Black Hole and Campesino had an artsy but mellow child. There's plenty of seating: outside is great for chatting, small tables for working alone with some table space, a few tall window tables, and my favorite which is a giant table that fits at least 10. The inside is a tiny bit quieter than most coffee shops I've been to but not like excessive pressure to talk quietly. I think what draws me to Mercantile is really just the chill vibes I get when visiting since it's a little separated from most of the other Houston hot spots. The coffee is pretty good but I tend to go for just the classic drinks. I would recommend the spicy coffee (it has cayenne pepper in it!) read more

this place has a wonderful atmosphere with a lovely, welcoming barista. it's tucked away in Montrose, feeling hidden in some way. The barista was the sweetest ever. I wish I got her name so I could shout her out. I loved the atmosphere of this place, with their books and decorations. The coffee I had, while good, was nothing really spectacular. But, the kind customer service made it for me. I had a iced vanilla latte with oatmilk. Again, nothing terribly special, (I'm partial to richer espresso blends, and this one didn't have much dimension). It has a bit of an aftertaste. I wouldn't come for the coffee necessarily, rather for the vibes. The coffee is just a plus. If the barista who served me sees this, you were tall with long hair and I came on Thursday 12/14 around 7:30 am, keep doing what you do :) you made my day! read more

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Cool little place to hangout. However, I got some coffee that tasted sour as if the milk used in it was far past expiration. It tasted terrible and I threw it out. There are plenty of much better coffee shops around the area. Don't waste your time or money here read more

Good vibes all around at this coffee shop. Quintessential neighborhood shop. People who come here seem to know each other, eclectic and diverse crowd, many who probably live closeby. Staff is extremely friendly and nice. Plentiful seats whether you want to lounge, get work done, or study. I like the coffee here better than Black Hole, seems like a little less crowded too. Sometimes I find this as my backup choice when others like Blacksmith, Siphon, Black Hole are too busy, but I'm usually so satisfied at Mercantile I don't know why I just don't come here as a primary option. I think I will from now on, though! read more

Good coffee, good ambience. Also, there is live music in the evenings at 7pm on Mondays. Super cool! read more

Mercantile Montrose - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this quirky spot! The staff is very friendly and love talking to the patrons; it really makes you feel welcome! The inside is spacious, but it could use a tad more seating. They have a fun section in the back corner that is themed like a backyard, complete with AstroTurf and a swing! The coffee here is great - I got the flat white and loved it. There is a small lot out front. I came just before 9am on a Saturday and there were no issues finding a spot. read more

Mercantile Montrose - Flat White - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Got a cold brew with oat milk (just a splash) and this is what it looked like after the 10 minute drive home. Also, it tasted burnt read more

Mercantile Montrose - Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I like this coffeeshop because maybe it's close by but also because it's such a chill spot and great coffee! If they get your order wrong or if it's not suitable for your taste then they will make it so you enjoy it comfortably! They have nice seating with lots of distancing for people wanting to come in to study or do some work. The only thing I dislike are the people or whomever that vandalises the wall outside, maybe, the business will get cameras to catch the perpetrators ruining the walls outside. Or maybe the business can get a artist to paint a nice mural so that hopefully graffiti artists will stop! Overall a great coffeeshop and great staff and quiet with some relaxing music! read more

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Went to do laundry next door so decided to pop in and check it out. It's a little pricey but it's not surprising since it's such a chic vibe with artsy things all around and on top of that being in a nice neighborhood. I got the ham and cheese croissant and was not disappointed. Delicious 10/10 and really chill vibe overall. read more

Mercantile Montrose - Ham and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice coffee shop in the Montrose area with petty decent parking. Great atmosphere for working, studying, or just hanging out over coffee. Great staff and a variety of drinks on the menu! read more

Mercantile Montrose - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been going here for a while so I feel like I have a pretty good gauge of the place now. It's a good place for relaxing/having a good conversation/light reading so probably a 5/5 for me on that aspect. For studying, I'll give it a 3/5 only because it can get loud sometimes and finding a plug can be a struggle. There's also a lot of light and glare coming through the windows at certain times of day and if you're sitting at the places with plugs, you better bring some sunscreen and sunglasses. The coffee isn't bad but it also isn't special either. I've tried the Matcha Latte, vanilla latte, the espresso, and even the iced tea. 3/5! It's cool that they sell their own beans as well as have art on the wall! It sets the vibe of the place nicely. And the place is tidy (including bathroom for the emergency coffee poops :D) so 5/5! The main parking is small but there is a lot of street parking! read more

Mercantile Montrose - Matcha Latte: 4/5 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had a matcha latte here that I thought was pretty solid. The place is pretty large too so it's probably a good place for working/studying. It's also next to a laundromat so if you're doing laundry this would be a great place to kill time. Some real symbiosis there! read more

By far, my favorite coffee shop (tied with Fix) in Houston! This is taking into consideration their espresso drink (got a flat white which may just be one of the best cuppa I've had), the vibe, the music, the service, and, can it be any more perfect? I'm so hesitant to write this review because I don't want people to crowd this place, but it's too good not to! There's also a taco truck outside for when you get hungry from using all your brain power! The parking lot is on the smaller side, but there's plenty street parking around, and the neighborhood is super cute! read more

I had a meeting near Mercantile and decided to give it a try. Glad I did! The spot is cozy and Corby was so attentive. Gave the vanilla spice a shot and it didn't disappoint--smooth with just the right kick. Planning my next coffee break there already! read more

If you think other chain coffee places are slow. You're in for a new definition. First time at this place. And it's not a place to go if your looking to grab something and go. There was one person working. This place needs at least 3 people to function as a legitimate coffee shop. The only person working there was Slowly making drinks/food/etc. and then will stop making a drink take several orders at the iPad register. Then go back to the unfinished drink from 5min before and then finish that drink. Overall not good. Had to walk out without my $5 drink because it was just taking too much time. read more

I like this place, it's been around for a long time. Love the location in the middle of the neighborhood and next to a laundromat. They stopped using reusable cups though, so all the pictures you see no longer apply. They only serve in to go cups. read more

If you want to pay $7 for iced coffee with spoiled soy milk this is the go-to so much for buying local

This place satisfied all my requirements of studying: 1. Soft sofa makes me feel comfortable even sit down for long time. They also have many other kinds of seats which could satisfy you. 2. Outlets & WiFi are reliable. 3. Pretty quiet! 4. Not cold ＼(*TT*)／ 5. Flat white is a must try! 6. Parking lot is small. If you could arrive earlier just like before noon, you could get one. Or you could find street parking. 7. Long opening hours (´｡* *｡`) . read more

Mercantile Montrose - Flat white - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's a small cute place. It has a swing!!! Didn't ask if I could actually swing on it yet. I definitely should have. But the coffee isn't bad. Looks like a typical hipster coffee shop. The only issue I have is that they need more seats. Other than that. Not bad. read more

Mercantile Montrose - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cute coffee shop similar vibes to Black Hole except not too packed! This is a great spot to study and get work stuff done. The baristas are so sweet and service is great. I didn't get time to try any pastries not sure if there was but next time! Make sure to check out the left side of the coffee shop as there are more seats on that side too. read more

Mercantile Montrose - cafe miel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Jazz on Tuesday night. Starts at 7-9. Amazing music and a great vibe. Coming back for sure. read more

Mercantile Montrose - Live jazz music on Tuesday nights. 7-9pm. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas