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Normally, boutiques don’t have their own coffee bar—but Alison Lange, the Owner of Honey Mercantile, an eclectic shop in Stone Oak—said she needed one to fuel the days in her small business.
How we got here
Lange said that her journey at Honey Mercantile began after leaving her corporate executive job.
“It’s the best thing that ever happened to me,” she said. “Sometimes, you know, it’s all you need to take the next step.”
From there, Lange said she had always had a dream of opening her own boutique.
With a love for honeybees and the nickname "Honey" given to her own children, Honey Mercantile opened in November 2023.
What’s special about it
More than anything, Lange said her shop has really brought the community together in North San Antonio.
“This business is my love letter to the community,” she said. “We’re not just a store, and so many wonderful people and neighbors have come out to support us.”
Lange said her shop stands out because she not only sells traditional boutique clothes and accessories, but she also has a selection of apothecary products, natural herbs and of course, the coffee bar with specialty drinks.
“It’s kind of a boutique and general store,” Lange said. “A neighborhood spot that’s kind of boujee.”
Respecting the craft
Here’s a snapshot of some of the items Lange offers at Honey Mercantile:
In the future, Lange said she may explore the idea of franchising a new location in San Antonio, but for now, she wants to make her store in Stone Oak “perfect.”
