Mercantile Dining And Provision

In the Denver are for a conference. Spent the morning wandering the downtown. What a cool city! Finally had to have a seat to rest my weary bones and selected the Mercantile. It was an excellent choice. Situated in Denver’s Union Station (a classic!), there was the choice of indoor or patio seating but given the temps were pushing 100F, I opted for the bar. I enjoyed talking with the bartenders and they guided me well in my choices. I selected a really nice hazy IPA and a Korean Chicken sandwich. The sandwich had some cucumber and mint that added a really refreshing touch to an already flavorful sandwich. Can’t recommend it enough! I also loved the side greens. I was like a Korean Caesar salad. So good! I wholeheartedly recommend the Mercantile!

Mercantile Dining & Provisions at Denver’s Historic Union Station is a bustling spot! The atmosphere is electric and befitting of a restaurant in such an iconic location. But let’s talk about the food—those shishito peppers were a revelation! They were easily the best I’ve ever had. Chef Alex Seidel’s commitment to bridging the gap between farmers, shepherds, chefs, and servers is evident in every dish. It’s not just a restaurant; it’s proof of the appreciation for the journey from farm to table. The story behind each dish is well-preserved and beautifully told.

I highly highly recommend the lemonade. I think it’s the best I’ve ever had!! They used to have the best brownies, - a fudgey, rich brownie with the thinnest crust layer on top, & sea salt visible as garnish/taste to perfection. This time, it was very different and seemed as though maybe they messed them up as the texture was also not congruent throughout the one I was served. Additionally the people serving me seemed rather impatient and the restaurant felt understaffed and rushed. I tried to make light friendly conversation with the woman who served me and she seemed irritated. I wasn’t asked if I wanted the brownie heated and watched the guy behind the counter grab it with his bare fingers and toss it into the oven (it is a very sticky brownie now-a-days so I found that to be a little gross). I ended up going back up to get a different pastry which was incredible!! Pain au raisin. Highly recommend. Maybe I came on an off day as I typically love this place, but I left feeling a bit not cared about as a customer and the brownie made me sad. Otherwise incredible place and I highly recommend it!

While Denver has certainly changed over the years, this spot has been an unwavering constant, along with my mid morning visits when in town! Great coffee and even better pastries, the croissants are some of the best I have ever experienced:) The food was great this time around, always is. My cousin is a chef, the gals are both in the hospitality industry and we all deeply value reasonable service, quality food and good drinks. Everything we ordered was wonderful but yeah have to shout out that croissant again, definitely top tier in my croissant experiences haha. Definitely visit if downtown, this place should check all the boxes!!!

Absolutely incredible brunch. The hostess was super friendly and sat us quickly even without reservations. The drinks were tasty and there was a good beer selection. My friend enjoyed the chicken and waffles. The dish looked incredible….but we weren’t in a sharing mood. Unfortunately. I had the smoked Turkey sandwich and it was perfect. The meat was tender and Smokey. Ot had a great blend of flavors. Would definitely come back just for the sandwich. It was perfect. The fries were crispy and delicious as well. 10/10