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More Than Just Coffee
Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.
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- Cozy Seating
- Pet Friendly
- Local Roasters
Mercantile Coffee & Feed is a welcoming coffee shop in Nicholasville, Kentucky, where quality drinks, thoughtful service, and a comfortable atmosphere come together to create a place people return to again and again.
Conveniently located at 213 N Main St, the shop has earned an outstanding 4.80 out of 5 rating from 291 reviews, reflecting the care put into every cup, every meal, and every guest experience.
Whether you are stopping in for a morning coffee, meeting a friend for lunch, or settling in with a laptop for a productive afternoon, Mercantile Coffee & Feed offers a warm and dependable setting that fits seamlessly into everyday life.
Guests come for the great coffee and excellent tea selection, and stay for the menu that goes beyond the basics with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, comfort food, prepared foods, and quick bites. The shop also proudly serves local specialty items, adding a distinct sense of place and a reason to keep exploring the menu.
With options for dine-in, takeaway, kerbside pickup, on-site service, and delivery, it is designed to be as convenient as it is inviting.
From solo dining to relaxed table service, from a quick morning stop to a longer visit with good Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi, Mercantile Coffee & Feed makes it easy to enjoy high-quality food and drinks in a way that works for your schedule.
Comfort and accessibility are clearly part of the experience as well. The space includes wheelchair-accessible car parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities, along with gender-neutral toilets and a restroom for added convenience. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, creating a setting that feels both relaxed and polished.
Reservations are accepted, and payment is simple with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. For customers looking for a coffee shop that combines excellent beverages, satisfying food, and a genuinely inviting environment, Mercantile Coffee & Feed stands out as a trusted local destination.
Our Story
Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.
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This is a great big open barn of a place, it’s an old mercantile store space with plenty of tables and lots of room for kids to play in while you sip your coffee and pretend you’re hobnobbing with intellectuals in Paris over your coffee. Their sandwiches are excellent, and the pastries are sweet and creative.
I walked past this place for a year, always wishing that I had time to stop in. A couple of weeks ago we finally made time to go in on a Saturday morning and it was as good as I had hoped. I have a bias for the building because I used to go there as a child when it was an antique store. when I walked in it was almost overwhelming to make that connection. In that instant I became a firm believer in time travel. Though it's a little less cozy than other coffee shops, they've done a fabulous job with such a large space. The food was so good! I've actually gone back twice since my original visit. The coffee drinks were also very good and the service was wonderful each time I've been in. It may have taken over a year to go the first time but it will become a regular stop now.
Amazing spot. Great food and coffee! Not bad prices at all. And they take Bitcoin!!!
First time trying this little place in Nicholasville. I saw on a Facebook post from Coffee Lovers of the Bluegrass and there was a picture of a Latte Flight for $9. Decided to check it out with my daughters today. First of all the location is a great downtown location and I really like the inside. The exposed brick is fantastic! The menu options as you can see pictured are very unique with a lot of great flavor options. Although the Latte Flight wasn't available (weekends) we ordered 4 different options and all of them tasted excellent. If you're looking for a great place to try this one won't disappoint.
Great local place. We decided to stop by for a break in the work day. The Cafe has a variety of seating. If you want to sit at a table and do some work, it is a quiet, nice workspace. If you want to relax on a comfy sofa chair with an end table for your coffee and cake you can come right in and get comfortable. The menu is fresh and appealing. There are a variety of sweets and sandwiches. But I highly recommend grabbing one of their designer, delicious, one of a kind coffee drinks. Follow us for more great reviews™
For a while, most cities in central Kentucky (With the exception of Nicholasville) have had a fun, quirky little coffee shop on its main drag serving all your favorite coffee drinks along with sweets and upscale sandwiches. With the addition of The Mercantile to its Main Street, Nicholasville has now joined the crowd. When I stopped by around 9:30 AM on a Saturday there was a good crowd. I ordered the sausage, eggs and cheese breakfast sandwich on Texas toast. The eggs were scrambled with melted cheese, The eggs along with salty sausage patties and buttery Texas toast made for the perfect breakfast bite. There is parking on Main Street and a lot across the street. You can also park in lots on 1st Street and enter through the back. But no matter how you enter, you will not leave disappointed.
When I tell you I stumbled into my dream coffee shop, I mean it. I googled coffee near me and parked and got transported to a cozy and inviting place. The space is large but had nice seating areas all over. The menu is right there so you can figure out what you want without feeling anxious or rushed at the counter. They have hot homemade sandwiches that feed your soul as well as your stomach. I purchased the sausage, egg, and cheese on toast with Vermont Cheddar. *chef's kiss* I also found out I like Gregory Alan Isakov as it was playing beautifully at the perfect noise level. And to top it all off, the staff were super nice and accommodating. I wanted to recreate the dreaded corporate "S" brand's discontinued Toffee Nut latte, and they were so sweet about it and wanted to figure it out too. (I recommend butterscotch + hazelnut!) This coffee blew the chain out of the water, as rightfully expected. I had a moment to sit and enjoy the atmosphere and I wanted to figure out when I could come back again and show it off to friends. I also left with a cozy T-shirt that was for sale in the shop inside as well. I don't think I want to go anywhere else for coffee now.
I popped into Mercantile Coffee on Friday morning before an event at my kids’ school, and I’m so glad I did. I ordered the blackberry latte and the fall biscuit with country ham and apple butter… both were incredible. The flavors were cozy, creative, and absolutely perfect for the season. The owner was behind the counter crafting each drink with so much care, and you can really taste that attention to detail. There was a little bit of a wait, but it was well worth it for something made fresh and thoughtfully. I can’t wait to go back the next time I have a free morning. Nicholasville is lucky to have a spot like this! ☕🍂
This is my absolute favorite place to come get a morning coffee with my dad! The people are always so nice and the wait time, i never cared for! I’d wait for half an hour if it meant i got this delicious coffee! Making these coffees with love can take time which is why it’s always as good as the last time.
This place is a total vibe! It's in a beautiful historic building on mainstreet. The service here is phenomenal and the food is to die for. My mother got her a BLT on toast and a coffee called The Bandit. I got a bacon,egg,and cheese on toast, a caramel frappe, and a cinnamon roll. The drinks were blended perfectly and tasted amazing. This frappe was the best frappe I've ever had in my life, and the cinnamon roll was right there with Cinnabon in quality of flavor. When it's warmed up it melts in you mouth. Starbucks has nothing on Mercantile Coffee and feed.
Common questions about Mercantile Coffee & Feed
Mercantile Coffee & Feed is located at 213 N Main St, Nicholasville, KY 40356, KY 40356, United States.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 291 customer reviews.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Prepared foods, Quick bite.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following children: Good for kids, Kids' menu.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Mercantile Coffee & Feed features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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