Great coffee! Consistent quality and order fulfillment times. Store is always clean. We really enjoy their Avocado Jack Wrap (vegetarian friendly). Only complaint is the cashiers could be consistently more pleasant. About 40% to 50% of the time I would assess the behavior of the cashier as slightly rude, based on my last several Sunday morning experiences. I know, I know... what am I expecting on Sunday mornings. But still, hang overs don't excuse poor customer service. read more

A French dip sandwich not coming with something to dip the sandwich in is pretty funny. You should call it the "French no-dip sandwich." Stood at the counter and everyone averted their eyes to not address the customer. Staff doesn't really seem to care. Don't feel welcome or invited. Bummer. Thanks for reading. read more

Service was very good and fast. We did a carry out order. Croissants were soft, flaky and very good. Iced latte was very good.

My go cafe in Middleton. Has parking. Enthusiastic working staff. The cafe mocha and sweets are fine. Great small town atmosphere.

What a cool find in this small town of Middleton! Specialty coffees and wines all in one stop along with gift items. The coffee was robust and fresh and hit the spot when you need that Pick up! read more

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Staff are friendly, lattes are great!!!! Baked good were yumboo! I loved this place it was relaxed and easy to get to.

Reasonably priced coffee and a nice space (w/plenty of room) to do work or talk with friends. Recently tried the pistachio mint latte ($5.75 for a 12oz), which was surprisingly good (not too sweet and the flavors weren't overwhelming). I love the natural light & high ceilings at this location, really makes the whole place feel spacious! There's also quite a large selection of wines available for purchase in the front. read more

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My favorite coffee spot in Middleton. I love the wine selection area. I feel like I'm always picking up a new bottle to try every time I come here and it makes it fun for me. I also feel like it's never too crowded like how some coffee spots get. I can usually count on here to find space and camp out for a bit when I need to get some work done. Overall, their food is great too. I've tried a few of their salads and their breakfast burrito and have thoroughly enjoyed everything. Definitely recommend this particular Barriques location! read more

Barriques does right by coffee, which is the main reason I went. Kudos to their baristas and their coffee roasters! Their lattes are perfectly made, with excellent flavor profiles. If you like spicy mochas, you simply must try their Mexican Mocha. The seasonal latte flavors are terrific, and can be counted on to be intensely flavorful without being overly sweet. The baked goods are excellent as well. Their scones are super fresh and have the perfect texture. Then there's the wine. Wow! I didn't plan to buy anything, but their buyers know their business and offer a brilliant selection of all things alcoholic. If you have time, make a circuit of the entire shop, as you may be delighted to find something you didn't know you were looking for. It's not a big store (if you want a larger selection, go to Steve's Liquor), but it's beautifully and carefully curated. I found the staff to be friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable across the board. read more

Great coffee, baked goods and quick breakfast items. The coffee was really good and they had lots of non dairy cream options. The cookies are a must- especially the oatmeal raisin. They were great about making modifications to the breakfast bowls which was really tasty and vegan! Lots of seating available. Would definitely go back. read more

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Barriques is a liquor store/coffee shop. It looks fine and had comfortable seating that is plentiful. My wife and I each ordered an espresso and breakfast. My macchiato was weak tasting and bland. My wife's latte was large sized but passable at best. I had a Avocado Jack Wrap that was about the quality of a frozen meal and my wife had the Shorewood Breakfast Bowl which tasted like it was made powdered eggs. She also thought the potatoes were a bit odd tasting. I really wanted to like this place but quality of all items was sub-gas station so it will be a hard pass on a return. read more

Just go! The quiche was incredible and delicious homemade salsa! My husbands breakfast sandwich was incredible - he says best one to date and this is what he ALWAYS gets at coffee shops. My daughter had a delicious smoothie and yummy snickerdoodle cookie. The honey lavender latte was perfection. read more

Service wasn't friendly and they weren't busy. Prices are expensive and I could've gotten better coffee elsewhere

My go-to during my short stint in Middleton. I always got cold brew and occasionally the breakfast bowl (the healthier one with quinoa. Forget the name) Also super convenient to pick up a bottle of wine for date night since i lived across the street read more

I frequently visit the Barriques in Middleton and I've only had positive experiences. The staff is great, the food is fantastic, and the coffee is always hot. I love the vibe that Barriques has and parking is never an issue. 10/10 read more

I was a frequent occupant of Barriques before the COVID-19 pandemic, so I am really missing working and studying in their wonderful cafes. Fortunately, they have an amazing system for curbside pickup! Their warm chocolate espresso and maple pecan scones are an amazing treat + their lattes, cold brews and sport teas are the perfect pick me up before-after getting outside and physically distancing! read more

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Though I've been to the W Wash location quite a few times, today was my first visit to the Barriques in Middleton! It's conveniently placed on my route to work so I'll be sure to be stopping in much more frequently :) Decided to go with the Veggie Quiche today. Although the scones looked absolutely delicious, I wanted something warm (and with some protein). Service was friendly and fast -- I asked for the quiche to go, so they warmed it up and served it to me in a plastic container to take along with me. I heated it a little more after getting to work, seasoned with some s&p, and it is quite delicious I must say! We'll see how full it keeps me for the day, but I would definitely get this again. On my next visits coming up I know the scones will be my weakness -- I'm excited to try the Maple Pecan and Mixed Berry! I've already had the Chocolate Chip Espresso and Cranberry Almond, and while both are great I'd recommend the Chocolate Chip Espresso first. That espresso glaze is ~magical~. Overall, I know I can always rely on Barriques for something delicious (food or drink), no matter which location! read more

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This is a neat spot. We didn't come for the wine and spirits, but it seemed like they had a nice selection packed into their little shop. We did come for some coffee. They roast their own beans at the Park St location, so we were excited to try them. I asked for an overly complicated order, and it came out just right! My friend got a latte and exclaimed upon the first sip that it was "phenomenal!" My drink was also great. They have a couple of non dairy milks to choose from; I got mine with oat milk and I think they also had soy and almond. They had many of their tables and seats labeled so that visitors would know where to sit for social distancing, and everyone was wearing masks. read more

Been coming here since I was in high school (in my 20s now) and it's always such a warm, welcoming atmosphere with friendly employees and consistent, delicious coffee and food. No matter who is working, I get great service and my coffee is always how it's supposed to taste and it's delicious! Highly recommend, especially if you're in the market for a nice coffee place to enjoy your morning Joe while simultaneously studying or get some work done. read more

The iced chai I ordered was extremely subpar, and had clumps of spice(?) in it. It tasted terrible, I couldn't finish it. Overpriced for the quality read more

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There's a couple reasons I won't give it a 5. I really don't care for the coffee most times I've gone in just for that, so I've given up on the coffee part I still utilize the establishment for wine when I'm in need, and I think they've a fair selection. However, the last few times I go to grab wine from there, I get ID'd... from the SAME female employee.... every time. Are you kidding me?? I would say I go there once a month to one and a half months on average. This is ridiculous ugh read more

If you want to find the worlds best breakfast burrito then look no further than Barriques. It's like the street food of Mexico meets the sometimes mundane midwest here in Middleton. Typically Céline Dion is playing over the stereo in a comfortable environment drinking coffee, chatting away with friends, or pecking out emails on your laptop. Once you finish your breakfast head over to the bottle shop for an assortment of liquors from around the world can be found. Enjoy your gin and tonic on premise with a side of a rosemary and cheddar scone for the win. If you are looking for a sushi sushi Asian fusion this is not the place, however there is a Korean place right next door so feel free to go over there grab some takeout and bring it in to Barriques to enjoy with your bottle of gin. The people here are nice and on the sidewalk can often see me walking their dogs where they even tend to pick up their dog waste. the coffee is also good and if you need to mail something the post office is directly across the street. Overall a positive experience and today we even saw a rainbow. Unicorns cost extra, though. read more

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Stopped for coffee last Saturday morning at 8 am. Three of us on the order. Slow and very slow so after waiting 15 minutes we asked when we could expect our order. They answered very rudely and said they had online foor orders to do before coffee. Talked down to us. Will never go back and watch out as staff can be very rude If you go. Sad service donnie b read more

Nice variety of drinks - coffee, espresso, wine by glass, etc. Best part about this location is the wine, beer, and liquor selection! It rotates, so don't get too attached to a particular bottle of wine, but you really don't need to with this place. Best part is the descriptions the company gives to each bottle. Gives me guidance in this directionless life. read more

Great place to get work done. I've been coming in the past few years while on summer break from graduate school. Make sure to ask about their updog special. Samples are free. read more

I was working on the run and figured every good coffee shop has wireless, so I hopped into Barriques to set up camp for a couple hours. I knew they had good coffee, and they were convenient to where I needed to be. I ordered a breakfast sandwich (egg/cheese/sausage) with my coffee. The sandwich was ready right away, which was nice. It seemed to be served on a dinner roll - that struck me as strange, but it worked. The ingredients were fresh and tasty - who am I to question their bread selection? The coffee was good, as usual. I appreciate the inexpensive refills as I was going to be there long enough to require one. I had issues with the wireless. Not THEIR issues, as I was able to get on the internet and do things, but I was not able to VPN into work. That kinda stunk, as I was hoping to get a few things done. I thought maybe my computer was goofy (always a possibility), but now that I'm on a different wireless network, I'm connected into work just fine. Go figure. I'll have to keep that in mind if I work remotely again. But, overall, I like Barriques. On top of good coffee and food options, they have a huge selection of wines and liquors. It's a great business model - make everyone happy no matter the time of day. read more

Westside Heaven, run by Pod People Great Coffee Great Wine and Booze Selection Parking is not the most convenient, but its not more than a short block walk. Very handy west side location other than that. Food is limited, but better than Starbucks Very bright inside (which is the complete opposite of their Capital location) Staff does seem a little.....out of it. Not really all together there. I would say stoned, but they don't seem happy enough. Perhaps Pod people..... read more

I love Barriques and their locations. Food & employees are lovely. They are allergy information aware. Having the obscure coffee filters we needed was a bonus. Take that Amazon! read more

I love coming here in the mornings and relaxing with a book. My favourite thing to get is a Honey Lavender Latte. The staff are all very kind and friendly. I'm excited to be a regular now. read more

This is one of my favorite coffee shop stops in the Madison area. It's the best Barriques, in my opinion. Spacious and a large wine selection. Love the Wall of 100 and that I can pick up some fun gifty stuff and Chemex filters. Beer selection, though not huge, is decent. Staff are also pretty consistently knowledgeable and efficient here. Their coffee has improved throughout the years, and I think they've hit their stride. It might not be my favorite Madison roaster, but they do it well. I used to love their scones, but in the last year or so, they seem softer and sometimes underbaked. Not sure what's changed. I love their inexpensive little breakfast sandwich because that bun is so yeasty flavored. I've also enjoyed their mediterranean salad and soups. The tables are good for plunking down with your laptop. You aren't jammed in too close to other tables, and there are sufficient outlets. Also, a nice fireplace and couches for a lazy read. However, it does get loud in here. Lots of groups of people meeting/socializing and there isn't much sound absorption for those espresso machines. So, bring your headphones or a high tolerance for noise. read more

Stopped for a coffee when passing through town and HAD to try the spicy Canadian - a latte with a shot of maple syrup and cayenne pepper - fantastic! Just what I needed to wake right up. read more

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Crazy as it may sound, this corner coffee shop is a great place to buy whiskey. Barriques carries a beautiful selection of wine, some craft beer and other spirits. I can't begin to tell you how often I find something allocated on the shelf. What's even more exciting is they sell it all at MSRP instead of secondary market prices like other stores are beginning to do. I just discovered a dirty little secret. Get on their email list. Why? Because they have one day only, Internet only sales. Don't worry, you can do store pickup and not worry about shipping eating away at your savings. However, if you do decide to have them shipped, anything over $50 ships free. I almost hate writing this review because I hate sharing great honey holes when it comes to whiskey, but, there's also Whiskey Karma. Good whiskey things happen to people who do good things with whiskey. Cheers! read more

This place ruined my day! I come into Middleton for business and stop at Barriques. I have been here before and the coffee here is usually pretty good. I order a mocha and a scone to go so I can make it to my meeting on time. I drive to my meeting and let my coffee cool down on the way. I get to where I am going, take one sip of coffee and my mouth is instantly set on fire with the taste of cinnamon and pumpkin spice. There is so much cinnamon and pumpkin spice in my coffee it would choke a god damn hippo. My coffee was completely undrinkable. No coffee in the office and I am stuck until lunch. I'm not sure what happened, but I was nothing but polite and friendly to the employees. I tipped the staff well. Anyway...Up yours lady who made my coffee and screw your Barriques. It will be a cold day in hell before I or anyone I know steps foot in one again. read more

Had a good Mocha although I tasted a little bitter aftertaste linger that was a bit unnatural. I noticed other reviewers commented on this as well. But came back at night to buy sone whiskey and gluten "friendly" chocolate chip cookies too. Not bad in my experience. Seems popular to some in the morning and eat and hang out with kids and computers. read more

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Update; They should call it S&M Wine & Spirits. I must like suffering because I'm still getting my coffee here The worst of the Barriques around.... Yes, still the worst location The attitude from the girls working there! They do everything they can to make you feel you are beneath them. I work in Middleton and was stopping daily until I could not put up with the attitude any more. The final draw was when I stood there at the counter for 20min with other customer behind me waiting while I got to listen to. "You know" "Oh my god" "She didn't". "really, really" "Oh my god" "He hooked up with who". The girl working the cash register would look over at me and the others waiting and roll here eyes as she kept on talking with the barista.... Well, every drink is made half hearted... I still go here because there really is no where else and I cannot bring myself to support Star Bucks read more

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Tips for meeting at Barriques on University Ave/ Cayuga Court: A. Make sure your friend is meeting you at this one and not the Barriques on Old Sauk. B. Parking can be tricky, but they have spots in the front, back and on the street. C. Grab a spot near the fireplace in the winter. Can be a bit breezy in there. D. Perhaps get a fortified coffee drink, (as in with some special ingrediants) Daddy Grasshopper, Irish Coffee, etc... they make them up right. E. If you have to pass D. there are still plenty of good options for coffee & tea drinkers. F. Not as many food options at this location but they do have cookies, scones, bagels, etc.. G. Plan on getting some good people watching in. Turns from business crowd, to mama yoga crowd, back to business to the student crowd during the day. Take your pick. H. Hard not to pick up a bottle of booze to take home with you. Lots of good local options or plenty others. I. And if you checked in with Yelp, you'd notice it's 20 % off whole bean coffee. YES REPEAT! Repeat! REPEAT! read more

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Probably my favorite Barriques location for plopping down with my laptop, mostly due to the natural light. There are comfy chairs, tables for working, and it's rarely too loud. It's not quiet, exactly, but for such a large space I don't feel like I'm drowning in din. Do beware the small two-seaters along the wall behind the bar, though - the blenders are right behind the partition and you will hear them. Repeatedly. I've had a couple of Italian sodas and tea and hot chocolate - all a-ok! I haven't noticed a food menu like at other locations, but a couple of the reviewers reference food so perhaps I've just missed something? The parking lot is small but I've always managed to snag a spot. I no longer live on the westside so I don't go as often as I used to, but if I have time to kill between meetings in Middleton this is usually where I stop! read more

This review is for one thing only: iced coffee. I travel a lot for work and try to seek out a local coffee shop to get my iced coffee fix. Normally, I'm disappointed...not so with Barriques. The iced coffee (listed as cold brewed for 12 hours) is delicious. Dark and strong just as I prefer. read more

Barrique's in general is great - they know their wine, and they serve Milwaukee's own Alterra coffees and baked goods.I've been to two of their other Madison locations and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and comfortable seating areas. However, this morning on my way out of Middleton, the staff at the Middleton Coffee Trader location was dismal. At 7:30 a.m., the assumption in a coffee shop three blocks from a major freeway entrance should probably be that people are on their way to work, or just generally not interested in a leisurely 15-minute wait for a latte! When I entered the store there was one person already waiting for an espresso drink, one person ahead of me and no one behind me. After one of the three employees rung me up, I waited several minutes as the barista VERY leisurely made the person in front of me's cappucino. She was literally pulling an espresso, standing for a few seconds talking to the other girl, then steaming the milk, then standing, and so on. After she finally finished the other guy's drink, she wiped her area down and took her sweet time to start my drink. It was very obvious I was there waiting, and very obvious that she was just wasting time. Meanwhile, her and one of the other employees started to argue with one another, all the while she does nothing. Finally, I tried to make eye contact with one of them, because I really was in a hurry to get back to Milwaukee. Finally, she made my drink, slooooooowly. As an aside, I'm not that uptight or fast-paced of a person, but customer service with no customer focus really gets on my nerves, and there is simply no excuse for ignoring a customer in a coffee shop at 7:30 in the morning. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

My visit to Barriques was brief, but it grabbed my attention enough that I hope to come back soon to do some more poking around! Though I have been going to my cabin for at least 16 years now (which has me passing through Middleton), it has only been rather recently that my family and I have started exploring the towns we pass through more. My fiancé and I had made a day trip up for some premarital counseling, and being craft beer lovers, decided to pick up a local brew on our way home. This is how we came to Barriques. Set at the corner of Elmwood and Cayuga (though this is apparently not the only location), Barriques is easily accessible from US 12/US 14. There is some parking right in front of the store, though I'm sure at certain hours you may have to park a little further. It is a well lit building with an interesting combination of coffee/food station, seating, and shopping. I didn't purchase any in-store consumables, but it seems to be a popular meeting place with enjoyable food and drinks. I think there's even a fireplace! Plenty of seating and they even have booze infused coffee drinks. Nice.... I enjoyed the liquor selection. They carry many of the usual brands such as Svedka, Jose Cuervo, Captain Morgan, Guiness, Etc., but also all kinds of locally made beers and spirits such as Deaths Door Distillery and Capital Brewing (both local to Middleton), New Glarus, Pearl Street Brewing, and more! Also a large wine selection-- we even saw wine in a can: LOL. The prices seemed fair. Some of the hard liquor seemed a pinch pricier than you might see at other liquor stores (when I say a pinch, I mean not enough to make me squirm, just a few bucks difference), but the beer was reasonably priced: paid about $8 for a 6-pack of craft beer. Staff was nothing to brag about. Not rude, but kind of just there. Pleasant enough. I will no doubt be back, I plan to make a greater effort to explore the towns I think I know but actually don't. read more