I have never seen a more bug infested coffee shop in my
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Zach Conlin
I don’t usually post reviews but the service has been so bad the last two times I’ve been to this location, I feel the need to. On Saturday morning, I ordered a breakfast sandwich and two coffees with one other customer inside. The coffees took over 20 minutes to make. Wasn’t initially in a rush but had to leave without the breakfast sandwich or a refund after about 30 minutes, in which other patrons who ordered behind us received food. The last time we were here, we waited over 10 minutes for someone - anyone - to even acknowledge us, and had to leave as it appeared that no one was working. The service is terrible, don’t go here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
Macy
LOVELY place!!! I went the other day and got a pesto grilled cheese and a pina cooler. Soooo good. Staff are friendly; wasnt busy at 11am, and food tasted so good! Will come again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto Grilled Cheese
Mellie
LOVELY place!!! I went the other day and got a pesto grilled cheese and a pina cooler. Soooo good. Staff are friendly; wasnt busy at 11am, and food tasted so good! Will come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto Grilled Cheese
Gail H.
I saw this coffee shop while driving by On University Ave. one day and it looked so cute with the patio and open wall as I'm always on the lookout for coffee shops with outdoor seating. I told my husband we're going to stop there next time we're in the area. We found parking nearby on the street only realizing later that they have a small parking lot. We ordered our drinks. I ordered a small iced latte my husband a strawberry açaí. We sat at a table for two on the outdoor patio waiting for our drinks. It took a very long time for the drinks to come out. While waiting for our drinks a man sat at the table behind us and commenced to hack and hack up something from his throat and spit it in the street. He took off his shirt, now bare chested and still hacking up something he kicked off his shoes and then his socks. What?? Our drinks came out. I took two sips and couldn't drink it- way too strong. I took the drink back to the counter and told the barista I couldn't drink it as it was way too strong. He said "too strong?" I said "yes, do you think I could order something else?" He said "yes" and then proceeded to charge me for the drink! This isn't good customer service. I assumed he would comp the drink for me as he could see I only took a couple sips. I would have been ok if he charged me half price for the second drink. I ended up paying $9.00 for two drinks one of which I couldn't even drink and he threw away. I could have pushed the issue but I didn't want to create a scene. Maybe I should've asked for a refund. I waited a long time for my second drink. I took the drink out to the patio where by now my husband had finished his drink and as I walked by the hacking guy now smoking a cigarette and blowing the smoke our wayhe was now picking dirt from underneath his toenails! EeeWww I told my husband "we're moving inside!" We moved inside but couldn't have a conversation because of the dump trucks, garbage trucks and buses roaring by. Very unhappy with this place. We didn't have a good experience and won't return.
Chehale Alexander
Shorewod Breakfast bowl was terrible. Coffee was so so.Best thing is their scones.I had to repeat everything I said to the person taking my order.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Amy A.
Staff at this location don't understand the concept of customer service. This afternoon I came in and ordered two hot chai tea lattes to go - both made exactly the same way. After a while, my name was called and ONE chai was placed on the counter for me. The staff person walked away, so I wasn't able to ask about the second chai I had ordered. I continued to wait. And wait. And wait. About 20 minutes after placing my order, I asked about the status of my chai and was told, "It's coming". All of the customers who came in after me received their orders, but for some strange reason, Barriques staff couldn't produce my drink. After another 10 minutes, my name was called and a drink was placed on the counter. When I picked it up, I could feel that it wasn't hot. I removed the lid and took a sip - it was barely lukewarm. I immediately handed the drink back to the staff person who had put it on the counter and told her it was barely warm and I demanded a refund. No apology from her - nothing. I had to walk back to the counter and wait for another staff person to appear. I told her what happened and demanded a refund. I explained that since I ordered two drinks that were exactly the same, staff should have prepared them at the same time. I mentioned that customers who came in after me got their orders long before I received my second chai. When I told her the second chai was barely lukewarm, she asked me if I had thrown it out. I explained that I had given it back to the other staff person. I got a half-hearted apology from this staff person and she told me she processed a refund for one chai. I was ordering for two people, so only one of us got to have a drink. There was no way I was going to wait around another half-hour on the possibility I MIGHT get a hot chai prepared correctly. What a huge waste of my time. Pathetic staff.
Paul Quella (PQ5876)
I think this is the best building of the ones on there locations on the west side. Parking can be difficult as options are limited. Consistency is that of all Barriques locations.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amber Riedesel
The lavender latte is lovely, but the power bowel I had was pretty poor, just a bad combination of items and I struggledto get through it. Nice staff, decent atmosphere for working and good location. Would come again and skip the food next time.
I hate to leave a bad review, but I feel obligated to let them know. I've been frequenting the old Sauk location for years and have nothing but good things to say about them. The University ave location, not so much. I stopped in for a sandwich around 2pm and they were not terribly busy. I ordered my sandwich with no mayo and got the green salad. The sandwich was slathered with mayo and I picked about a dozen rotten spinach leaves out of the salad. Probably should have checked the sandwich, but I was starving. The staff was unfriendly and sitting around while I waited 20 minutes for a sandwich when they were not busy. While the staff and I were sitting around, I noticed that the place is not clean. There was plenty for them to do, but sitting around scowling seemed more important to them. I will not return to this location, but will keep my business at a different location.
Ethan Parrish
Pretty good coffee, nice atmosphere, love the affordable wine selection (i've found a couple gems <$20 there). Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the tables is a major turn off at this barriques specifically. I've been coming here for several years now since its the closest to my house and my mug and computer literally stick to the tables, its pretty off-putting. Worth going elsewhere just for the tables if you're planning to spend any time working there (its pretty frustrating trying to use a bluetooth mouse on these tables).
Kailey Herkert
The lattes are good but today I tried the Blackhawk breakfast bowl and the scrambled eggs were cold. I couldn't even eat the eggs they were so bad. I would not recommend that item.
Madison Flatman
They put such amazing detail in their drinks. Staff is super welcoming!
Geo K
barriques? more like im geeked! fun little place with good grub & solid drinks ! what a fun place for breakfast, lunch or just little silly snack :)
Love the scone. Lots of seat. Perfect location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have never seen a more bug infested coffee shop in my
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
I don’t usually post reviews but the service has been so bad the last two times I’ve been to this location, I feel the need to. On Saturday morning, I ordered a breakfast sandwich and two coffees with one other customer inside. The coffees took over 20 minutes to make. Wasn’t initially in a rush but had to leave without the breakfast sandwich or a refund after about 30 minutes, in which other patrons who ordered behind us received food. The last time we were here, we waited over 10 minutes for someone - anyone - to even acknowledge us, and had to leave as it appeared that no one was working. The service is terrible, don’t go here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
LOVELY place!!! I went the other day and got a pesto grilled cheese and a pina cooler. Soooo good. Staff are friendly; wasnt busy at 11am, and food tasted so good! Will come again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto Grilled Cheese
LOVELY place!!! I went the other day and got a pesto grilled cheese and a pina cooler. Soooo good. Staff are friendly; wasnt busy at 11am, and food tasted so good! Will come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto Grilled Cheese
I saw this coffee shop while driving by On University Ave. one day and it looked so cute with the patio and open wall as I'm always on the lookout for coffee shops with outdoor seating. I told my husband we're going to stop there next time we're in the area. We found parking nearby on the street only realizing later that they have a small parking lot. We ordered our drinks. I ordered a small iced latte my husband a strawberry açaí. We sat at a table for two on the outdoor patio waiting for our drinks. It took a very long time for the drinks to come out. While waiting for our drinks a man sat at the table behind us and commenced to hack and hack up something from his throat and spit it in the street. He took off his shirt, now bare chested and still hacking up something he kicked off his shoes and then his socks. What?? Our drinks came out. I took two sips and couldn't drink it- way too strong. I took the drink back to the counter and told the barista I couldn't drink it as it was way too strong. He said "too strong?" I said "yes, do you think I could order something else?" He said "yes" and then proceeded to charge me for the drink! This isn't good customer service. I assumed he would comp the drink for me as he could see I only took a couple sips. I would have been ok if he charged me half price for the second drink. I ended up paying $9.00 for two drinks one of which I couldn't even drink and he threw away. I could have pushed the issue but I didn't want to create a scene. Maybe I should've asked for a refund. I waited a long time for my second drink. I took the drink out to the patio where by now my husband had finished his drink and as I walked by the hacking guy now smoking a cigarette and blowing the smoke our wayhe was now picking dirt from underneath his toenails! EeeWww I told my husband "we're moving inside!" We moved inside but couldn't have a conversation because of the dump trucks, garbage trucks and buses roaring by. Very unhappy with this place. We didn't have a good experience and won't return.
Shorewod Breakfast bowl was terrible. Coffee was so so.Best thing is their scones.I had to repeat everything I said to the person taking my order.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Staff at this location don't understand the concept of customer service. This afternoon I came in and ordered two hot chai tea lattes to go - both made exactly the same way. After a while, my name was called and ONE chai was placed on the counter for me. The staff person walked away, so I wasn't able to ask about the second chai I had ordered. I continued to wait. And wait. And wait. About 20 minutes after placing my order, I asked about the status of my chai and was told, "It's coming". All of the customers who came in after me received their orders, but for some strange reason, Barriques staff couldn't produce my drink. After another 10 minutes, my name was called and a drink was placed on the counter. When I picked it up, I could feel that it wasn't hot. I removed the lid and took a sip - it was barely lukewarm. I immediately handed the drink back to the staff person who had put it on the counter and told her it was barely warm and I demanded a refund. No apology from her - nothing. I had to walk back to the counter and wait for another staff person to appear. I told her what happened and demanded a refund. I explained that since I ordered two drinks that were exactly the same, staff should have prepared them at the same time. I mentioned that customers who came in after me got their orders long before I received my second chai. When I told her the second chai was barely lukewarm, she asked me if I had thrown it out. I explained that I had given it back to the other staff person. I got a half-hearted apology from this staff person and she told me she processed a refund for one chai. I was ordering for two people, so only one of us got to have a drink. There was no way I was going to wait around another half-hour on the possibility I MIGHT get a hot chai prepared correctly. What a huge waste of my time. Pathetic staff.
I think this is the best building of the ones on there locations on the west side. Parking can be difficult as options are limited. Consistency is that of all Barriques locations.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The lavender latte is lovely, but the power bowel I had was pretty poor, just a bad combination of items and I struggledto get through it. Nice staff, decent atmosphere for working and good location. Would come again and skip the food next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
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I hate to leave a bad review, but I feel obligated to let them know. I've been frequenting the old Sauk location for years and have nothing but good things to say about them. The University ave location, not so much. I stopped in for a sandwich around 2pm and they were not terribly busy. I ordered my sandwich with no mayo and got the green salad. The sandwich was slathered with mayo and I picked about a dozen rotten spinach leaves out of the salad. Probably should have checked the sandwich, but I was starving. The staff was unfriendly and sitting around while I waited 20 minutes for a sandwich when they were not busy. While the staff and I were sitting around, I noticed that the place is not clean. There was plenty for them to do, but sitting around scowling seemed more important to them. I will not return to this location, but will keep my business at a different location.
Pretty good coffee, nice atmosphere, love the affordable wine selection (i've found a couple gems <$20 there). Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the tables is a major turn off at this barriques specifically. I've been coming here for several years now since its the closest to my house and my mug and computer literally stick to the tables, its pretty off-putting. Worth going elsewhere just for the tables if you're planning to spend any time working there (its pretty frustrating trying to use a bluetooth mouse on these tables).
The lattes are good but today I tried the Blackhawk breakfast bowl and the scrambled eggs were cold. I couldn't even eat the eggs they were so bad. I would not recommend that item.
They put such amazing detail in their drinks. Staff is super welcoming!
barriques? more like im geeked! fun little place with good grub & solid drinks ! what a fun place for breakfast, lunch or just little silly snack :)