Stopped here for breakfast and was disappointed by the lack of celiacs safe options. If you’re only gluten intolerant there are options for you but the staff advised my celiacs partner against eating their food due to cross contamination. I got a bacon egg and cheese on a croissant which was tasty but we had to go elsewhere (Dilly Duck Shop) nearby to find her a gluten free breakfast. Otherwise this place is very cute and the matcha latte was good. It does get very busy on Saturday mornings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Chelsea
Cute coffee shop. They have an indoor area that is only for people who are eating and not working. If you are planning to come here to work (as I did) you have to sit in the little area outside of the main area. It’s still very cute and sunny with a great ambiance but is much smaller and only has one table and a bar. So space is limited. The WiFi is really good though. However, cell service is not great in this part of Norwalk. I’d come again but probably not to work. Definitely want to come back and try their food. It looks really good.
Meghan Allis
I ordered a latte and a spinach and feta quiche, both of which were good. The low rating is for the strange service. When I sat down, the barista told me that tables were reserved for people eating. I let him know that I had ordered food. He said, “in that case, it’s one hour per table so you’ll have to move.” I hadn’t planned on staying for longer than that, and if it were busy, I obviously would have given up the table to a larger group that needed it, but there were about five tables inside that were available. As I was eating, more customers came in and he didn’t mention that to anybody else that came in. I had planned to order another coffee and some pastries to go but after such a weird interaction with the worker, I decided to go to another cafe nearby for those things. I don’t think I’ll come back here and definitely won’t recommend it to others.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Mia Geignetter
I went here with my dad for brunch and the food was amazing. This place has a great menu and everything we got was delicious! The coffee was so good we had to go back for seconds!! I would totally recommend this place and we will be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marquise de Grammont
Beware the Scary, Aggressive, Rude male employee behind the counter at the Mercantile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Allison Peotter
The outdoor seating area is beautiful and peaceful and a nice place to come with friends or family. I got the roast beef sandwich, and it was delicious and flavorful I would recommend it. And the place is very cute inside. I can imagine fall here being nice and winter with the fireplace. 💛
Robinne Champaign
Nice yard outside to enjoy fresh air and 🌞 sun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tank Thavajvichien
I was visiting family in town and came across this small, nice looking café while out for a walk. From the outside, it looked inviting but the experience inside was quite the opposite. The moment I walked in, I was met with an uncomfortable, almost hostile energy from one of the staff a gentleman who made me feel like I didn’t belong there. It wasn’t just cold or indifferent service; it felt personal, like a silent “why are you here?” kind of judgment. After placing and paying for my order, I watched as the next customer who looked very different from me was greeted with a warm, cheerful attitude, even jokes and laughter. The contrast was undeniable and deeply disheartening. The whole interaction left me with a strong impression of being looked down on, possibly due to race a subtle, but painfully familiar vibe that many know too well. It’s sad to experience something like this in what should be a welcoming community space. No one should have to question whether they’re being judged for simply walking into a cafe
Jared Zlotnick
Perfect spot for a casual, family friendly stop. The menu has something for everyone. Cocktails are top notch. And the expert, caring service will make you feel instantly at ease.
Nino Much
The Turkey BLT was bland and the cream cheese salmon was grossly cheese only on top of that very rude service!
Got both the Quiche Lorraine and the Spinach Feta Quiche. Both were so fluffy and packed with flavor without being heavy or oily. Chef's kiss! Plus the service was great, they saw we had our dog on a hot day and filled up a bowl of fresh water.
Vasylios Петровець
amazing place, very tasty coffee and delicious food, I recommend it to everyone!!! Recommended for everyone, thank you family and friends!!!
Damon Cerreta
Better than Starbucks or Dunkin by far, great place
Abigail Hyatt
Had a coffee and some pastries that were good, but definitely wanna come back and try the breakfast, but whoever the guy working at the counter is to take your order is just so rude honestly made the experience awful. Asked about an item on the menu he just answered it comes on bread with like the worst attitude. Hopefully the next time I go is better.
Devyn
My favorite coffee shop. The atmosphere is out of a Pinterest board, and the food is incredible. Don’t sleep on the tartines. Coffee is top notch.
Stopped here for breakfast and was disappointed by the lack of celiacs safe options. If you’re only gluten intolerant there are options for you but the staff advised my celiacs partner against eating their food due to cross contamination. I got a bacon egg and cheese on a croissant which was tasty but we had to go elsewhere (Dilly Duck Shop) nearby to find her a gluten free breakfast. Otherwise this place is very cute and the matcha latte was good. It does get very busy on Saturday mornings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cute coffee shop. They have an indoor area that is only for people who are eating and not working. If you are planning to come here to work (as I did) you have to sit in the little area outside of the main area. It’s still very cute and sunny with a great ambiance but is much smaller and only has one table and a bar. So space is limited. The WiFi is really good though. However, cell service is not great in this part of Norwalk. I’d come again but probably not to work. Definitely want to come back and try their food. It looks really good.
I ordered a latte and a spinach and feta quiche, both of which were good. The low rating is for the strange service. When I sat down, the barista told me that tables were reserved for people eating. I let him know that I had ordered food. He said, “in that case, it’s one hour per table so you’ll have to move.” I hadn’t planned on staying for longer than that, and if it were busy, I obviously would have given up the table to a larger group that needed it, but there were about five tables inside that were available. As I was eating, more customers came in and he didn’t mention that to anybody else that came in. I had planned to order another coffee and some pastries to go but after such a weird interaction with the worker, I decided to go to another cafe nearby for those things. I don’t think I’ll come back here and definitely won’t recommend it to others.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
I went here with my dad for brunch and the food was amazing. This place has a great menu and everything we got was delicious! The coffee was so good we had to go back for seconds!! I would totally recommend this place and we will be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beware the Scary, Aggressive, Rude male employee behind the counter at the Mercantile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
The outdoor seating area is beautiful and peaceful and a nice place to come with friends or family. I got the roast beef sandwich, and it was delicious and flavorful I would recommend it. And the place is very cute inside. I can imagine fall here being nice and winter with the fireplace. 💛
Nice yard outside to enjoy fresh air and 🌞 sun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was visiting family in town and came across this small, nice looking café while out for a walk. From the outside, it looked inviting but the experience inside was quite the opposite. The moment I walked in, I was met with an uncomfortable, almost hostile energy from one of the staff a gentleman who made me feel like I didn’t belong there. It wasn’t just cold or indifferent service; it felt personal, like a silent “why are you here?” kind of judgment.
After placing and paying for my order, I watched as the next customer who looked very different from me was greeted with a warm, cheerful attitude, even jokes and laughter. The contrast was undeniable and deeply disheartening. The whole interaction left me with a strong impression of being looked down on, possibly due to race a subtle, but painfully familiar vibe that many know too well.
It’s sad to experience something like this in what should be a welcoming community space. No one should have to question whether they’re being judged for simply walking into a cafe
Perfect spot for a casual, family friendly stop. The menu has something for everyone. Cocktails are top notch. And the expert, caring service will make you feel instantly at ease.
The Turkey BLT was bland and the cream cheese salmon was grossly cheese only on top of that very rude service!
Restaurantji Recommends
Got both the Quiche Lorraine and the Spinach Feta Quiche. Both were so fluffy and packed with flavor without being heavy or oily. Chef's kiss!
Plus the service was great, they saw we had our dog on a hot day and filled up a bowl of fresh water.
amazing place, very tasty coffee and delicious food, I recommend it to everyone!!! Recommended for everyone, thank you family and friends!!!
Better than Starbucks or Dunkin by far, great place
Had a coffee and some pastries that were good, but definitely wanna come back and try the breakfast, but whoever the guy working at the counter is to take your order is just so rude honestly made the experience awful. Asked about an item on the menu he just answered it comes on bread with like the worst attitude. Hopefully the next time I go is better.
My favorite coffee shop. The atmosphere is out of a Pinterest board, and the food is incredible. Don’t sleep on the tartines. Coffee is top notch.
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