Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile

Very busy but pleasant staff. Easy parking. Coffee was exceptional. Was able to have a pleasant business discussion

This is probably my favorite coffee & breakfast shop in the metro area... My favorite coffee drink is the banana bread caramello, and it's good hot or cold. And their garden grinder is a freshly made and delicious treat without being overly heavy. Their service is always quick and courteous.

Totally yummy breakfast sandwiches and very quick! I got the Terminator and the bread they used was amazing! Great for taking on the train

First off, I'd like to say that the atmosphere here is great. I love that they have booths and an outdoor patio, you don't find those at every coffee shop.
Aside from that, I wasn't overly impressed. I like to try new coffee shops frequently and purchase different varieties of beans. The beans they have don't have a "profile" and no description on the bags other than the origin. The beans also don't have a roast date, just an expiration. I asked the baristas to describe the bean profiles of certain blends and they seemed clueless. These are normal questions that baristas should know the answers to at coffee shops. I picked a random bag and hoped for the best since I had no idea if the coffee was fruity, nutty, acidic, or low acid. Brewed some today and wasn't impressed.
I ordered an iced raspberry white mocha and it was good. Not the best ever but also not the worst. Middle ground kind of drink.
Other than the lovely ambiance at this shop, I wasn't impressed by the lack of knowledge on behalf of the baristas in regards to their own coffee products. The latte was okay. There is a lot of room for improvement if simple steps are taken like adding a description on the bags.
I will likely return sometime with friends just to enjoy a standard drink and patio. If i'm looking for better beans, i'll purchase elsewhere.
***Addition - I've now tried their food. - 5 stars for the food The veggie quiche is out of this world delicious!***

I finally tried Whistle Stop for the first time today and I am so happy that I did!! I had the 1/2 Harvest Salad and 1/2 Main Street Rancher panini with an iced Bananas Foster latte and everything was delicious! I will definitely be back!

LOVE it, and can't wait to return!

I have been going to and enjoying this coffee shop for 17 years. Great customer service, the best flavored coffee, and cute interior keeps me going back. Parking is easily the best, right up front, but watch the meter maid! LOL HE will getchya for being there more than 2 hours!!

There isn't enough good things to say about WhistleShop. Friendly employees, fantastic coffee(favorite is Iced Toddy Cappuccino), delicious food and pastries. My son and I like to have a WhistleStop "date" on Saturday mornings. He gets the hot chocolate (not so hot) and a sugar cookie. Bonus if a train comes thru.

Edit:Since I wrote this, the atmosphere has completely changed. The employees are not nearly as friendly and rarely smile or ask how your day is. Just take my order, take my money, next customer. I rarely come anymore and it's a shame because I like to support local.

Very quaint place with a selection of unique coffee drinks, some muffins and whatnot. Nice little place to stop in for a chat with a friend. I ate lunch here once as well and the sandwiches are good. Worth checking out.

What a coffee house should be.. great coffee.. good wifi..and tasty treats