Columbia Mercantile 1855 is a unique grocery store located in Columbia, CA, within Columbia State Historic Park. It offers a wide range of products, including vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options, local meats, fresh-baked San Francisco sourdough, local wines, craft and international beers, meads, kombuchas, local organic produce, and specialty international foods. The store also features desserts, coffees, toilet paper, home goods, original fine art, and more. Designed in an 1850s style, the store combines the charm of a historic provisioning shop with modern, high-quality products, making it a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Customers appreciate the store’s incredible selection and reasonable prices, comparable to Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, but with the authentic vibe of an old-fashioned store. It caters to both locals and tourists, providing everything from everyday essentials to gourmet items. The staff is known for being friendly, helpful, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. Many reviews highlight the store’s helpfulness, especially during emergencies like spice or curry needs, and praise the delicious baked goods, such as fresh scones made by Mrs. G's Homemade Cookies, which are highly popular among visitors. Columbia Mercantile 1855 is committed to supporting the community and keeping Columbia a real town. It accepts EBT and is open every day, making it convenient for everyone to find what they need. Whether seeking staples, specialty foods, or unique gifts, visitors find this store a delightful place to shop, enjoy friendly service, and experience the historic charm of Columbia.
Such an awesome grocery store/ General Store in the heart of town, our family was thankful to find healthy organic produce and the prices are cheaper than most major food chains that carry the products they carry, also the art gallery is really cool, a definite must stop regardless the town is California history at its... read full comment
November 2025
Stopped in for Olive Oil Sweet Cinnemon Torta. Awesome as always and picked up my hard to find spices.
October 2025
They had a large variety of stuff. We always stop for their fresh sour dough bread.
