The Mercury Cafe & Teahouse

"This was our first time trying vegetarian place. We shared the gym and BBQ sandwich. We both loved both. I had a tea and my friend had a coffee. We loved them both."

"It's still amazing! Do yourself a favor and check this place out! We stopped in while looking around Old New Castle on a Saturday morning. We were promptly able to get a seat and were helped by the owners Aaron and Dwayne. The Mercury Cafe and Teahouse is a very cool and eclectic place that checks off a lot of interesting categories. The entire menu is either vegetarian or vegan and I thought it was very good even though I am neither. The coffee is excellent (I had a hazelnut latte)! What sets this place apart though is the tea. Tea is a labor of love for Aaron and he has created many of the blends himself. I am hardly a tea expert so he talked me through the different varietals. I settled on an Oolong tea which he prepared in the traditional Chinese way using clay pots, a precise temperature of water, and multiple steepings. I ended up getting 4 cups over a 30 minute period and each was slightly different due to the repeated steepings. It was very interesting. This place far exceeded your typical British Tea Room (which it is not). Whether you love tea, coffee, cocktails (which they also do), good food, out just a quaint place in a historic setting the Mercury Cafe and Tearoom should be a must stop on your list! We will be back!"

"A new favorite spot for lunch! Thrilled to discover this gem in downtown New Castle. I went with a friend visiting from out of state, and we loved the vibe of the place. The food is vegetarian/vegan but honestly I would have never guessed—my gyro was so tasty! They also offer an excellent beverage list and I’ll be sure to try the coffee next time."

"Had a awesome dinner. I had a new item. Spicy meatballs with garlic toast. Also we had the nachos. Great meals. The drinks are awesome. Great place to eat n chill Mercurita, a blanco tequila cocktail with passion fruit, habanero-infused simple syrup, fresh lime juice and orange liqueur. Awesome drink Had another great dinner. Blue hen salad n 4 Cheese spicy macaroni casserole."

"My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here. The outside garden patio was perfect for a romantic meal. I loved the Chardonnay and their homemade tomato soup is a must -- it is the most delicious tomato soup ever! And their salads with house made dressing is always fabulous. Great food, drinks, atmosphere and add in the always friendly service, dining at Mercury Cafe is the best experience."