KE Black Mercantile is a wonderful independent gourmet kitchen store and coffee shop in a small town atmosphere, a definite gem in the country worth a special drive. The shop is very comfortable and nice, filled with a fantastic selection of unique and different kitchen equipment, gadgets, wares, tools, and gift ideas from local vendors, with many useful and everyday items neatly organized. It also features a lovely selection of wines, craft beers, dip mixes, and glassware that is hard to find in rural Iowa. The business offers a perfect small town place for lattes, coffee, smoothies, and frappes, with coffee worth the drive. The food menu has great options, including fresh baked in-house pastries and lunch for take-out, dine-in, or dining on the outside patio. The service is outstanding, with a friendly owner and staff. It is not a place to visit in a rush, but rather to sit, relax, and enjoy the comfortable, welcoming feeling that makes it so special.
Visited for lunch with some colleagues and found it to be a very unique and cozy place! Indoor and outdoor seating is available. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing! Everybody in the group commented on how much they enjoyed their respective dishes!
March 2024
Unique food, delicious entrees, friendly staff, many kitchen items for sale
November 2023
Very comfortable and nice. Perfect small town place... I enjoyed I told my whole construction crew they need stop ther on lunch and try it. The lady's ther were the best.
