The Merc Co+op

Quality, healthy and delicious items sold here. Prices are very reasonable for this level of food, beverages and take home items. The cookies are some of the best I've had! Excellent place to shop!

Excellent local grocery store, with salad bar, hot bar, great produce and meats, bulk grains, nuts, and spices. Friendly staff

My favorite grocery store! Can definitely be a little pricey, but gives you the ability to try a lot of things that are otherwise only available online or at farmer's markets. Plus, everything is extremely transparent on what ingredients are used. For families with dietary restrictions: THIS IS THE PLACE TO SHOP

Staff have always been helpful when needed, and are lovely to my kiddos. The tiny carts are a bit of a hazard for my little ones, but they sure do love them lol

Also, kids under 12 get a piece of fruit! So if you have little ones who become very agitated in stores like I do, there's a healthy and easily available distraction for them right at the front doors. I love this place, we come here all the time. Really a gem in the community!

Great produce meat and all the natural foods you could want. Great selection of organics wonderful employees. Very knowledgeable

I go in for Mainly for the coffee and the plants. Occasionally for actual groceries and if I do it’s usually for quick meal. They are my favorite place in town to get coffee. When I get coffee the baristas are always very kind as well! Their plant selection is amazing! Coming from someone who collects succulents and cacti it’s a spot to go to regularly check as they have new plants in about every week.

I love stopping through here "just because." That's how much I love the atmosphere! Their cold and hot food bar are wonderful for getting a quick and nourishing meal. They've got sandwiches made to order, sushi, salad bar, soup bar, smoothie bar, and a variety of cold sides and entrees ready to be heated up, as well as an assortment of hot meal items. I love their local vegetable selection as well as their local items throughout the store. Their workers seem to always be happy too!

Hands down the best grocery store of all time. Even though it is much smaller than a chain grocer, you will find more products here than any Kroger. They have a bulk aisle where you select how much you want, tons of fruits and veggies, and amazing prices considering what kind of food you are buying here and how well the Merc treats staff.
A lot of the reviews state that staff is uptight but I never got that vibe - if you are kind to them they will always be kind to you. Out of the probably two hundred times I've been in this store, I only had one bad encounter. The remaining 199 were great! (Added bonus: staff here are far more knowledgable than most grocery store staff).

I really love The Merc; it's a great Lawrence original. They're very environmentally conscious and community first. Between their hot bar, sushi, deli, cafe, and groceries you'll always find what you're looking for. This is a great place if you're looking for local, fresh, and unique products. There are many options for all kinds of diets here. I enjoy studding and drinking smoothies at the cafe. Go check it out!

support your local businesses! shop at The Merc! great grocery, has been for 40+ years, please help it last for at least that many years into the future

They have a great coffee bar. All the coffee is organic, which is very nice considering it is one of the most heavily chemically sprayed crops today. They also offer organic cream, local milk, and natural brown cane sugar. Besides that, the store is great, the people are nice, and there is a big effort to keep everything community based and help small farmers which is great!

Always feels special. Their classes are wonderful, with great presenters, the products offered are all quality, and I have always had great service, no matter what the question or request. Can be on the expensive side but you know you are getting a real quality product. And expense can be made up for by buying from the bulk spices. Instead of paying 4 or 5 dollars for a spice that will go stale, you can buy as little as you want, and they are always fresh and fragrant. Its a great store.

The Merc has a great environment and atmosphere. Most of my experiences have been extremely positive and the staff goes out of their way to help the customers compared to other grocery stores. 10/10 would recommend. :)

I have been shopping at the Merc for years. Among so many other things, it is the best produce department around. I have come to rely on the Merc even more during the pandemic and trust them to ethically follow all the best practices. I highly recommend the curbside pickup service for those who have a vulnerable household member. You will get very kind, careful, personal attention in picking out your groceries and delivering them to your car without risk of contact. I am so grateful for this service to the community!

Always an enjoyable shopping experience. The Merc has a wide variety of natural foods, local produce, dairy and meat. It is true that their prices are often higher than supermarkets, but the quality of their products is superior. Some items are less expensive, milk for instance. I keep going back.

Great products at reasonable prices. Friendly staff.

One of the staff was stocking shelves and gave me a five dollar "make my day" coupon to buy an item that I had never tried before. He said all of the staff are empowered to encourage customers trying new items by offering such incentives. I saved 1/2 on the $10 oil I bought. Best grocery customer relations in town.

The Merc is the best. Locally owned, lots of local and regional products that you just won't find anywhere else.
Sure, a little pricey, but worth it to me for keeping my money local. Amazing breakfast burritos in the morning!

Really great place to shop for local and organic foods in Lawrence, Kansas. Truly a gem in the Midwest. The Merc had been in business for many, many years and will probably continue for many more.
I found some amazing local tofu and tempeh. They have other items I really want to try.
When you visit just make sure to bring some extra cash. It does get pricey.

I've had 1 poor experience with a rude cashier, but everyone else is super nice. Things are expensive but they pay their employees good, fair wages so that is to be expected. Deli people are always super nice to me when I don't know what I want/when I get confused by the many options. It's expensive, but worth it.

Excellent produce selection if you miss the farmer's market. Their produce is the best in town! Staff is always friendly and helpful if you are patient. They have a wide variety of selection in the meats and cheeses...Also, the classes are wonderful and affordable!