Welcome to the General Mercantile, home of the finest “gold” to be found on Last Chance Gulch! Since 1971 the Merc has been providing a unique counter culture to Helena.

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For 35 years, children have been feeding the koi at the General Mercantile. And now some of those kids are bringing in children of their own to toss food to...

The General Merc experience is one of savoring, lingering over your visit. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. Ray continually “tweaks here and there” with new products, keeping up with...

General Mercantile | Downtown shop’s coffee, old-fashioned feel, unique gifts draw devoted customer base It’s 10 a.m. on Thursday, and just about every seat is full at the General Mercantile’s counter...