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.”
Owner Alison Lange said she opened Honey Mercantile in November 2023. (Andrew Creelman/Community Impact)
Owner Alison Lange said she opened Honey Mercantile in November 2023. (Andrew Creelman/Community Impact)
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.”
Honey Mercantile's coffee bar has a variety of iced and hot speciality drinks, crafted by Lange herself. (Andrew Creelman/Community impact)
Honey Mercantile's coffee bar has a variety of iced and hot speciality drinks, crafted by Lange herself. (Andrew Creelman/Community impact)
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:
  • Locally-sourced honey from farms around San Antonio
  • Lavender sourced from a small farm in New Mexico
  • Local coffee grounds and tea leaves
  • Women’s clothing and accessories
  • Honey Grams, which are custom gifts
  • Home decor, centerpieces and plants
Lange has an assortment of vintage, bee-themed clothing and accessories available at her boutique. (Andrew Creelman/Community Impact)
Lange has an assortment of vintage, bee-themed clothing and accessories available at her boutique. (Andrew Creelman/Community Impact)
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.”