Not normally a coffee drinker but took an elderly client (uses a walker) entering via door near adjacent salon (parked in lot, not out in front). Place smells great! Easy for client to navigate. Lots of comfy seating. Appeared to be only one staff person, which was plenty. He was very helpful, friendly, clean, and conscious of safe-handling/sanitary issues. Muffin and coffee were very good. We got two mugs of coffee and split a muffin for about $10 but this price included 2 cups of coffee to-go when we were ready to leave, so a great value IMHO. Quarters were (expectedly) tight re 6ft rule, but people were doing their best to distance themselves as best they could. Will definitely visit again and...
Read moreI spent many hours over the past several years studying for my medical degree board exams at this wonderful coffee shop, Mercer's. I'm sad to write about why I no longer feel welcome, and why I will not be returning. Given the high amount of COVID in our community at the moment, I ask every food/drink business in Port Charlotte if they wear masks before stopping by. This is an important question for me, as I live with at-risk family. Mercer's informed me their employees do not wear masks. So, as I do with any business that does not wear masks, I explained why I can't visit and left a considerate message with details. Mercer's response: "You're dismissed." I'm...
Read moreI cant say enough good about this place. Very accommodating, friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere, great selection. The coffee selection is broad and the flavor variety is wonderful. I went in for a specific flavor. They didnt have it, but said if I could come back at a certain time that they would start flavoring the beans right then. When I returned, my beans were ready and set aside for me, the barista made sure whether I wanted whole bean or ground and then prepared me one of the most flavorful quad macchiato's I've had in a long time. I typically purchase various blends but this is where I get my staple...
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