I find the environment at this Barriques ideal for working with a cup of coffee for intense days, or chitchat with friends over a glass of wine. If you are feeling bookish, there is a public library a block away to rent a book and sit down with your favorite beverage. Great coffee, selection of wine and atmosphere. Food items are decent too. Now a few minor gripes. Baked goods are below average. The place can be a bit dirty and unkept at times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
hotbananajamas
IT'S REALLY GROSS HERE! Food at the kitchen's sandwich station don't temp right. The sandwich/bread press has layers of food debris and has never been cleaned or scraped. The pastries aren't in a case, so dust or flies can land on them. There's NO pride at this "original" first store. This place is scary, so don't eat any food here or don't get anything here at all actually. YIKES!
Parking: Park far far away from here and eat somewhere else!
Every time I've ordered coffee there it comes to me lukewarm, so when I put cream in it, it becomes cold. And every time I've pointed this out to the staff, they've told me it's cold because I put cream in it. Duh! Know why that is? Because the coffee isn't hot to begin with! I've had many, many cups of coffee at your competitors that arrive hot enough so that when I add cream, the drink is still very warm. It's not rocket science, guys. Don't gaslight your customers - just heat up your damn coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Leah Grigas
Good drink and food selection, nice atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Lisa Dambach
Great tasting coffee and sandwiches! Their wine and liquor selection is quite large. There is a fridge with chilled beer and wine too. My husband, who loves bourbon, is impressed with their selection. They also have coffee presses, and other fun and unique purchases. It can take a long time to receive your order. Also, it is very loud inside, and if you are not standing near the station where drinks are placed, you will not hear your name being called. There is a large room in the back with a very large dry erase board that can be reserved, perfect for meetings.
Parking: There is paid parking on Monroe Street and the side streets have free parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
Michael Matz
We stopped in for takeout coffee and hot chocolate drinks. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. However, we waited over 15 minutes for our drinks. When we received them they were in cups for dining in versus to go. Not a big deal other than they kept taking orders versus finishing orders. I guess it is a good and evil with a product people want and not enough people to provide it. Overall our coffee and hot chocolate drinks were very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Shelbi Stowers
Pretty good and really enjoyed the sauce that served with it. Would be great with some fresh pico or
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Quesadilla
Simon Mueller
Good coffee but the employees don’t even make close to a living
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Claudia Hartley
I used to love this place but it has slid. The self order machine was broken but they didn’t put a sign up so I wasted 5 min trying to use it. I let them know it was broken and apparently they already knew so I suggested they put up a sign. They don’t provide straws (plastic is bad but you can get compostable ones..), they don’t seem to have or don’t use their AC so it’s warm inside. The Brussels sprouts in my Wingra bowl were microwaved within an inch of their lives…watery, squishy, gross.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Charles Sackett
I enjoy all of the Barriques locations, and have found their prices on wine and alcohol to be reasonable or better than many other nearby stores. (Get the excellent Meomi Pinot Noir here, nowhere else, as it's the best price around.) Service has always been good and the food is very good for a coffee shop. One thing I have to downgrade is air quality. The Middleton location (not this one) has a really bad issue with smoke during lunchtime food rushes. The Monroe Street location (which I am reviewing here), is extremely stuff on a pleasant June afternoon. Is there no a/c? Honestly, it's stifling. Monroe can also be difficult for finding a place to sit, as well. The very large boots are rarely occupied by more than one person. And, as is the American habit, strangers don't share tables. Thus, plenty of seats available, but nowhere to sit, if that makes sense.Location is terrific, across form Trader Joe's, among many unique shops, bars & restaurants, just a few blocks form Camp Randall Stadium and the UW Field House.You're doing well in many areas, but please address the air quality. Thank you.
okay so here's the thing. i placed an order this morning via doordash and was delivered the wrong order. (honestly, i can't even get mad b/c a) the names were really similar, and b) i ended up liking what i got, so kayla douglas, if you happen to read this, i'm sorry for eating your food). i was originally going to accept the credit doordash was going to give me but i decided i still wanted the latte i originally ordered instead, so i asked for a redelivery. this time, not only did i get the correct order, but i also got the correct order from earlier as well. i opened the bag of goodies and there was a little note written on some receipt paper apologizing for the doordasher and wishing me a good day/weekend inside. it was such a cute lil surprise and i'm probably going to keep it for an indefinite amount of time because i'm a dirty rat and have hoarding tendencies and like little notes. honestly, it's little things like that that really make or break a day so this made my day. TL;DR: to the employees working at the monroe st. location: thank you and i hope y'all have a lovely day/weekend as well!! :)
Alec Cornelio
Got the Shorewood Breakfast Bowl and got maybe 3 bites of food cuz my bowl came half empty LMAO. Got the hot apple cider which was pretty good, and that’s honestly the only reason i didn’t give 1 star
Kymara Newkirk
Loved going here for lunch when I worked in the area! Great food and great drinks!
Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options to choose from, but not many vegan if memory serves.
Kid-friendliness: The atmosphere is pretty kid friendly, although a picky eater might not like the menu options.
Parking: There is barely storefront parking on a good day. All of the spots are metered, so you tend to be better off parking on a side street without metered parking and walking.
Wheelchair accessibility: As far as I remember there was not wheelchair accessible parking and the door(s) do not have a button to open them. They are both push/pull doors and a little heavy/resistant even if standing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine M Bright
Simon made my experience with the kids very delightful. I asked for 2 of the hot chocolates to made cool for the kids and mine good and hot. He did! I also had only throw on a $10 bill in my pocket. Iwas a bit short. He was very kind, made up the difference and did not make me feel bad about it. Barriques will now be a for sure stop on our morning walks. And I'll make sure to have enough cash in the future :)!!
Kid-friendliness: They made the hot chocolate for the kids cool and mine good and hot!
Christine Bright
Simon made my experience with the kids very delightful. I asked for 2 of the hot chocolates to made cool for the kids and mine good and hot. He did! I also had only throw on a $10 bill in my pocket. Iwas a bit short. He was very kind, made up the difference and did not make me feel bad about it. Barriques will now be a for sure stop on our morning walks. And I'll make sure to have enough cash in the future :)!!
Kid-friendliness: They made the hot chocolate for the kids cool and mine good and hot!
I find the environment at this Barriques ideal for working with a cup of coffee for intense days, or chitchat with friends over a glass of wine. If you are feeling bookish, there is a public library a block away to rent a book and sit down with your favorite beverage. Great coffee, selection of wine and atmosphere. Food items are decent too. Now a few minor gripes. Baked goods are below average. The place can be a bit dirty and unkept at times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
IT'S REALLY GROSS HERE! Food at the kitchen's sandwich station don't temp right. The sandwich/bread press has layers of food debris and has never been cleaned or scraped. The pastries aren't in a case, so dust or flies can land on them. There's NO pride at this "original" first store. This place is scary, so don't eat any food here or don't get anything here at all actually. YIKES!
Parking: Park far far away from here and eat somewhere else!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pesto Grilled Cheese, Breakfast Sandwich, Cookie
Every time I've ordered coffee there it comes to me lukewarm, so when I put cream in it, it becomes cold. And every time I've pointed this out to the staff, they've told me it's cold because I put cream in it. Duh! Know why that is? Because the coffee isn't hot to begin with! I've had many, many cups of coffee at your competitors that arrive hot enough so that when I add cream, the drink is still very warm. It's not rocket science, guys. Don't gaslight your customers - just heat up your damn coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Good drink and food selection, nice atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Great tasting coffee and sandwiches! Their wine and liquor selection is quite large. There is a fridge with chilled beer and wine too. My husband, who loves bourbon, is impressed with their selection. They also have coffee presses, and other fun and unique purchases. It can take a long time to receive your order. Also, it is very loud inside, and if you are not standing near the station where drinks are placed, you will not hear your name being called. There is a large room in the back with a very large dry erase board that can be reserved, perfect for meetings.
Parking: There is paid parking on Monroe Street and the side streets have free parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
We stopped in for takeout coffee and hot chocolate drinks. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. However, we waited over 15 minutes for our drinks. When we received them they were in cups for dining in versus to go. Not a big deal other than they kept taking orders versus finishing orders. I guess it is a good and evil with a product people want and not enough people to provide it. Overall our coffee and hot chocolate drinks were very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Pretty good and really enjoyed the sauce that served with it. Would be great with some fresh pico or
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Quesadilla
Good coffee but the employees don’t even make close to a living
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
I used to love this place but it has slid. The self order machine was broken but they didn’t put a sign up so I wasted 5 min trying to use it. I let them know it was broken and apparently they already knew so I suggested they put up a sign. They don’t provide straws (plastic is bad but you can get compostable ones..), they don’t seem to have or don’t use their AC so it’s warm inside. The Brussels sprouts in my Wingra bowl were microwaved within an inch of their lives…watery, squishy, gross.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
I enjoy all of the Barriques locations, and have found their prices on wine and alcohol to be reasonable or better than many other nearby stores. (Get the excellent Meomi Pinot Noir here, nowhere else, as it's the best price around.) Service has always been good and the food is very good for a coffee shop. One thing I have to downgrade is air quality. The Middleton location (not this one) has a really bad issue with smoke during lunchtime food rushes. The Monroe Street location (which I am reviewing here), is extremely stuff on a pleasant June afternoon. Is there no a/c? Honestly, it's stifling. Monroe can also be difficult for finding a place to sit, as well. The very large boots are rarely occupied by more than one person. And, as is the American habit, strangers don't share tables. Thus, plenty of seats available, but nowhere to sit, if that makes sense.Location is terrific, across form Trader Joe's, among many unique shops, bars & restaurants, just a few blocks form Camp Randall Stadium and the UW Field House.You're doing well in many areas, but please address the air quality. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
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okay so here's the thing. i placed an order this morning via doordash and was delivered the wrong order. (honestly, i can't even get mad b/c a) the names were really similar, and b) i ended up liking what i got, so kayla douglas, if you happen to read this, i'm sorry for eating your food). i was originally going to accept the credit doordash was going to give me but i decided i still wanted the latte i originally ordered instead, so i asked for a redelivery. this time, not only did i get the correct order, but i also got the correct order from earlier as well. i opened the bag of goodies and there was a little note written on some receipt paper apologizing for the doordasher and wishing me a good day/weekend inside. it was such a cute lil surprise and i'm probably going to keep it for an indefinite amount of time because i'm a dirty rat and have hoarding tendencies and like little notes. honestly, it's little things like that that really make or break a day so this made my day. TL;DR: to the employees working at the monroe st. location: thank you and i hope y'all have a lovely day/weekend as well!! :)
Got the Shorewood Breakfast Bowl and got maybe 3 bites of food cuz my bowl came half empty LMAO. Got the hot apple cider which was pretty good, and that’s honestly the only reason i didn’t give 1 star
Loved going here for lunch when I worked in the area! Great food and great drinks!
Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options to choose from, but not many vegan if memory serves.
Kid-friendliness: The atmosphere is pretty kid friendly, although a picky eater might not like the menu options.
Parking: There is barely storefront parking on a good day. All of the spots are metered, so you tend to be better off parking on a side street without metered parking and walking.
Wheelchair accessibility: As far as I remember there was not wheelchair accessible parking and the door(s) do not have a button to open them. They are both push/pull doors and a little heavy/resistant even if standing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simon made my experience with the kids very delightful. I asked for 2 of the hot chocolates to made cool for the kids and mine good and hot. He did! I also had only throw on a $10 bill in my pocket. Iwas a bit short. He was very kind, made up the difference and did not make me feel bad about it. Barriques will now be a for sure stop on our morning walks. And I'll make sure to have enough cash in the future :)!!
Kid-friendliness: They made the hot chocolate for the kids cool and mine good and hot!
Simon made my experience with the kids very delightful. I asked for 2 of the hot chocolates to made cool for the kids and mine good and hot. He did! I also had only throw on a $10 bill in my pocket. Iwas a bit short. He was very kind, made up the difference and did not make me feel bad about it. Barriques will now be a for sure stop on our morning walks. And I'll make sure to have enough cash in the future :)!!
Kid-friendliness: They made the hot chocolate for the kids cool and mine good and hot!
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