Located on the north-west corner of Adelaide and Portland, this coffeeshop/store is easy to miss because it doesn't look like your typical coffee establishment. However once you go inside, it's atmosphere/design and the smell of coffee will make you want to find out what this place has to offer.
I brought a few of my friends here and they all said the same thing about La Merceria. They said that it was comfortable, welcoming and a great place to meet with friends. Compare to Jimmys Coffee down the street, this is a slightly better location to get work done because it's quieter but it's the other way around when it comes to the coffee.
I'll be honest and say that the coffee is average. There's better coffee in other places in the area but I am always willing to sacrifice the quality of coffee when I can have the coffee somewhere that I can actually get work done.
I would recommend La Merceria but I just hope that this review is not read by everyone because I want to keep this hidden gem to myself.