The Merc Co+op

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At nightfall, as customers were leaving The Merc Co+op, an elderly voice crackled over the intercom: ‘For those who forgot: milk does not expire today.’ A delivery driver, hearing the message, laughed and thought aloud: ‘Man, I hope nobody takes that seriously!’ Just then, a neighbor walked in, muttering under his breath, ‘Finally, some good news for once.’

2. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to The Merc Co+op and noticed something odd—an old shopping cart seemed to be moving on its own across the parking lot. Curious, he followed it inside, only to see an elderly neighbor pushing another cart, both of them engaged in friendly banter. Turns out, they were playing a prank on new employees—a local tradition at The Merc Co+op.

3. On a particularly quiet Sunday afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to The Merc Co+op. As he unloaded boxes of fresh produce, he heard a faint humming coming from inside one of the crates. Curious, he opened it and found nothing but an old cassette tape labeled ‘Groceries for Aliens’. Smiling, he popped it into his car stereo, and suddenly the whole store was filled with the most delightful music. Word spread quickly, and soon The Merc Co+op became known as the place where groceries sang you home.

4. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to The Merc Co+op and paused, listening intently. From inside the store, a faint humming sound wafted through the air, growing louder with each passing minute. Curious, he cracked open the door—a warm glow spilled out, illuminating rows of glowing produce. Inside, a familiar voice called out: 'Hey there! Need some help finding those organic carrots?' Turned out it was just an early bird shopper, making morning coffee in the aisle. The delivery driver laughed, shaking his head—another day, another urban legend.