  Scooter2k7 Member Username: Scooter2k7 Post Number: 149 Registered: 10-2007 |
Why call it a bar? If it doesnt have alcohol then it is not a bar! I'll stick with Starbucks! | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 14631 Registered: 12-2003 |
Sounds like you've been around twelve steppers a wee too much, Scoots! | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 2186 Registered: 03-2006 |
you tell em! | ||
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit Post Number: 2027 Registered: 11-2003 |
"Why call it a bar? If it doesnt have alcohol then it is not a bar! I'll stick with Starbucks!" ^^^ I'm sure the coffee sucks because of the name. | ||
Izzyindetroit Member Username: Izzyindetroit Post Number: 121 Registered: 07-2008 |
They will be serving beer and wine downstairs. | ||
Dtales Member Username: Dtales Post Number: 26 Registered: 02-2008 |
Do they have a liquor license already? | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 14636 Registered: 12-2003 |
heh-heh, YOU'RE up early... | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 2177 Registered: 11-2003 |
"Why call it a bar? If it doesnt have alcohol then it is not a bar! I'll stick with Starbucks!" Isnt it hard to reach the drive thru window from your Mini Cooper? | ||
Melody Member Username: Melody Post Number: 298 Registered: 11-2007 |
Geez, read the article! They'll have beer and wine downstairs. They won't have beer/wine next week, but it's on the way. (Edited to say beer/wine instead of liquor. Todd told me they won't have liquor, just beer and wine that will compliment the current menu) (Message edited by Melody on October 19, 2008) | ||
Busterwmu Member Username: Busterwmu Post Number: 557 Registered: 09-2004 |
Drove by last night, what a pleasant sight to see the sign all aglow on the corner and the lights on inside. Can't wait to drop in next time I'm down that way! | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 2363 Registered: 05-2005 |
quote: nice work east_detroit | ||
Newlaster Member Username: Newlaster Post Number: 263 Registered: 06-2004 |
Many coffee establishments now are referring to themselves as 'bar' instead of 'shop'. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 2366 Registered: 05-2005 |
they need an open/closed sign. i thought they opened at 7, but driving by at 8am this morning i didn't see a soul. | ||
Rfban Member Username: Rfban Post Number: 306 Registered: 02-2004 |
The term "bar" is relative. Americans use the term "bar" in correlation of alcohol. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 14678 Registered: 12-2003 |
Oddly, all the lawyers I know drink...and they're members of a bar. Went to school for it and everything...gotta take some damn test. I think that's why they're better and more discerning drinkers than I... | ||
Rocknrollscientist Member Username: Rocknrollscientist Post Number: 175 Registered: 05-2005 |
When I drove by at 8:40am, there were maybe three people in there who looked like they were probably customers. I had hoped to stop in this morning, but was running way too late for work. I'll try to make it in either after work tonight or on the way tomorrow. | ||
Folk313 Member Username: Folk313 Post Number: 8 Registered: 01-2008 |
dah! why didn't you open up in the train station instead? this was our chance! (actually, the view towards the station on a summer day from inside the cafe might be the most ironic in all detroit) | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 14688 Registered: 12-2003 |
(...and troubling for those who cannot seem to weather ANY reminders of ol' Manny's lockhold on the city) | ||
Dtales Member Username: Dtales Post Number: 28 Registered: 02-2008 |
They open tomorrow, kids. I already stopped by earlier. Not ready for biz but I did get some free coffee cake. They'll be open 7a-10p tomorrow, cash only. http://dtalesdtown.blogspot.co m/2008/10/mercury-coffee-bar-a lmost-open-but-not.html Gannon--:P | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 14690 Registered: 12-2003 |
quote: (copyright 2008, D-Tales blog...something you ALL have to check out, she's fucking brilliant with words, if maybe a wee biting in her truthful commentary, but I've not found her wrong yet.) All that pink talk boggles the mind...heh...but an old guy can surely dream, if even from imagined double-entendres. I'm sure you'll know when I finally get rich and lose my ability to talk...those ARE the eligibility requirements, right, D-tale?! Fabulous, as always! Coffeecake?! I've heard about this concept of baking your drugs into food...curious. | ||
Dtales Member Username: Dtales Post Number: 29 Registered: 02-2008 |
***SMOOCH*** :D | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 2004 Registered: 08-2007 |
Stopped in for lunch, and as reported, the Merc is hoping to open on Tuesday. Scuttlebutt says that a City Fire Inspector decided he needed a personal day today, so he didn't show up as scheduled. Todd gave me a quick tour and is really excited about getting the place open. A great little menu, with a couple of vegan choices just for Andylynn. A very clean interior with a few tables and a healthy selection of counter space for those who need to eat standing up. Didn't see any bar stools, but that doesn't mean they don't have them. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 2371 Registered: 05-2005 |
mmm, good coffee and pecan bars! its open | ||
Rocknrollscientist Member Username: Rocknrollscientist Post Number: 176 Registered: 05-2005 |
Funny, I had the exact same thing, except I had a Cafe Americano and a pecan bar. I agree, the espresso's good, and the pecan bar is like pecan pie in a small rectangle. The staff was very attentive and quick when I was in there at 8:20am today. I grabbed a menu on the way out...I'm thinking I might stop in on the way home for one of the sandwiches. | ||
Rocknrollscientist Member Username: Rocknrollscientist Post Number: 177 Registered: 05-2005 |
Also, cheers to dormouse for the fabrication of the counters. They look great. | ||
Mortgageking Member Username: Mortgageking Post Number: 241 Registered: 12-2006 |
Very good coffee. | ||
Fnemecek Member Username: Fnemecek Post Number: 2933 Registered: 12-2004 |
The staff is the best part of the place, IMHO. Super attentive, knowledgeable and hospitable. Easily among the best around. | ||
Birdie Member Username: Birdie Post Number: 69 Registered: 04-2007 |
i went there today and THE COFFEE WAS AMAZING!!!! the food looked delicious, too. going there tomorrow for dinner. the decor is sweet! | ||
Detroithabitater Member Username: Detroithabitater Post Number: 174 Registered: 10-2006 |
Awesome place. Friendly staff. Will definitely frequent and support. | ||
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit Post Number: 2041 Registered: 11-2003 |
Anyone have pics? |
