The latte is very good -- it's hard to do better in Madison, and it's easy to do worse. Fabulous wine (and booze) selection, with frequent evening tastings. The staff are friendly. Coffee prices are the same as other places. Food is good, but pricy. Physically, it's a nice place. A bit beat up, but in a comfortable, charming, sort of way. (The men's room is disgusting.) read more

My friend recommended I go to Barriques because he's a Madison local and boy am I happy he did. I walked in looking for a warm cup of coffee and the gentlemen in the front took his time to help find the right coffee for me. Also I had the pesto grilled cheese sandwich which was to die for! There isn't a big sign in front but it's located next to Katy's Native American art gallery. Also park across the street at Trader Joe's if you have a car. Great place! read more

I've only stopped here for coffee, and they do it well. The baked goods always look fabulous but, I stay away because they go right to my hips. A big wine selection, plus some gifts. Tables are a bit crowded together and it can be hard to find a place to sit when it's busy. Excellent people watching! read more

Great wine, subpar coffee. Spend your time in the wine selection and don't let the froofyness get to you. The staff is knowledgeable and kind. ONLY COME HERE FOR THE WINE. read more

So many good memories here - homework, chilling, dates, pick me ups, you name it. I love Barriques. Never have I had the experience of rude staff... The bread on their breakfast sandwich has changed three times in the past couple of years, and the current kind isn't exactly my favorite, but it's local and holds in the good parts (egg cheese and local bacon). If I could recommend one drink: Mexican Mocha. So so good. One food item: cowboy cookie all the way. I'll keep coming back every time I'm home (currently in grad school in DC) read more

Good place for coffee and breakfast. Nice selection of wines. If you sign up for their emailing list, you get discount emails and dates for wine tastings. Occasionally, they take their sweet time in making the coffee. Longest wait I had was 10 min, without anyone else getting drinks in front of me, to get my cappuccino. Overall, pretty good place to get my morning fix. read more

The many Barriques locations scattered throughout Madison are different enough that each merits its own review. The Monroe St. location is probably my favorite, due to the ease of parking, the comfortable atmosphere (not too cavernous, with a rustic feel) and the really pleasant staff, who make the place a pleasure to spend time in. At this location you are also likely to spot at least one of the Berge brothers who own the Barriques properties. They, too, are pleasant and knowledgeable about the vast wine and spirits selection provided in the back of the store. The Alterra coffee used at Barriques yields some of the best coffee drinks in town. Soups, light fare such as veggie wraps, and the cheese plate are particular standouts in the food department. What are the drawbacks of Barriques on Monroe? The space is small - smaller than the other locations they have (particularly the next-closest one off the Capitol Square), meaning that you will frequently stumble into a very crowded space. The tables, as always, are often wobbly and can be difficult to work with, although the large family-style tables that can (should) be shared are great. Finally, one major gripe I have with all the Barriques locations is that the bakery items just don't live up to the quality or caliber of everything else on offer. I talked to one of the employees yesterday, who told me that they are making their cookies at the Fitchburg location and baking them on-site. I don't know if that's a new practice, but there are a couple new welcome additions to the cookie menu. I long for a little bit better choice range in bakery. Again, the mostly full-time staff is just great. It's a pleasure to interact with them. This is a great place to hang out with a glass of wine and a good book, or to bring the laptop and hunker down for work. I'm so glad that Barriques is on Monroe. read more

Less a liquor store and more a liquor emporium. Knowledgable staff will set you up with a great bottle of wine for a price that you can afford. Also a great place to search out that hard to find bourbon for those cold Wisconsin nights. Up front, the store has a couple of tables where you can sample glasses of bottles they have open. Always quiet and intimate, it's a great spot to broaden your palate. read more

I love it! Very inspiring place, to: - taste wine (ask for their tasting schedule), - meet people for a casual discussion - have an aperitive, digestiv or espresso - select a bootle of wine or micro brew and take it home - supply your scotch bar Don't know of anything like this in Chicago. But I'd say that for anybody that wants to get out of Chicago for a day or two, Madison is definitely worth a trip. And if you go to Monroe Street, you'll find some great atmosphere and culinary experience. Check out Brasserie as well. It's just a couple buildings down the street. read more

Good wine, scotch, coffee, and food. What more do you need? I love the Wisconsin Dip cheese sandwich.

Nice little spot off campus. Limited selection and parking compared to other locations. Staff was friendly. I love the blueberry rooibos tea hot with pumpkin chocolate chip bread. Kinda messy when we were there, but not too bad. read more

Awesome little coffee chain in Madison. Really great coffee here with lots of interesting choices. Also offers decent selection of wine and beer. Will go here again. read more

If you want great coffee, a great wine selection, and great sevice- go to Barriques on Monroe Street! (Don't forget to check-in on Foursquare for a discount.) There is ample seating and free wi-fi. The wine-tastings are a great way to learn about wine and meet people. Coffee is from Alterra (roasted in Milwaukee). The whiskey selection is great, especially for such a small shop. You can find wine to suit any budget, from the wall of 100 (everything is under $10), to bottles well over $50. Did I mention the great service? The barristas are always friendly, even super early in the morning. My favorite coffee shop! read more

Barrique's has been my dissertation-writing haunt for years at this point (well, until I finished the dissertation!), and there's many reasons why many of my colleagues work here as commonly as on campus. Their alterra coffee and espresso drinks are reliably good, and their food choices are varied and tasty. I tend to come for morning coffee, read and write with friends, and stay to chat and grab a sandwich at lunchtime. Lots of fresh veggie and meat choices available, good soups (always with a vegetarian option), and a lovely grilled cheese - a surprise at a location that functions primarily as a coffee shop / wine bar. If you're an afternoon writer instead of a morning one, go for the afternoon transition from lunch to a happy hour glass of wine. Beyond the cozy environment and good food, the wall of 100 (their rotating selection of 100 wine bottles under $10) is an amazing feature. It's always possible to leave with a few good bottles and advice on pairings if you're unsure about your menu. Just a few minor quibbles: Likely due to the popularity of Barrique's in general and this location specifically, it's not always easy to find a table here. I recommend either showing up early or in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Most people are cordial about sharing large tables, but many of the tables are small enough that they're impractical for two laptops if you're both academics or freelancers. Also, their bakery items are fine, but clearly the weak point. A little more variety (or maybe in-house baking? - I suspect bakery items are ordered in) here would be amazing! read more

The wine selection is solid, but tilts toward the less expensive end of the spectrum. But that is what I typically drink so it fits my taste and budget. I especially like the wine tastings on weekends. The other locations are ok, but my favorite is Monroe Street. read more

I remember being in middle school and high school and coming to this location of Barriques. The staff is friendly and very helpful. I love the selection of foods and coffee they have to offer. In addition, they have a variety of wines, scotches, and numerous amounts of other liquors. read more

I love, love, LOVE this Barrique's location. The person I was meeting ran late, so I perused the aisles of (reasonably priced) wine. The selection is great. Friendly staff, and the coffee is pretty awesome. There is plenty of room to get comfortable, set up your computer, and enjoy your Joe. In the words of the Governator, I'll be back. read more

I've been here several times for their smoothies. They are delicious. Just went here for the first time for lunch and got the hi-ho hummus wrap. The taste was great, but they put too much humus on it. The texture was too mushy for me and I couldn't finish it. If they added more cucumber or tomato to add some crunch, it would have been fantastic. I also had the espresso frappe and it was better than Starbucks. I highly recommend Barriques for their drinks. They also have a great selection of wine and the atmosphere is great for a meeting or to get some work done. read more

Stopped in here during a quick drive through Madison just before they closed, which is always an invitation for seeing employees at their most annoyed. But these Madisonians (is that what they are called?) were so helpful and positive in spite of the late hour. The espresso drinks were very well done, which is all you can really ask for in a coffee stop. I see no reason to not try them again! read more

I love Barriques so much! The people are so friendly and are always willing to help out each and every customer. The food is absolutely spectacular and expertly prepared. I enjoy waking up and spendings morning at a Barriques store. The quiet environment allows me to study and be focused for any upcoming exams I may have. I love how quickly all of my orders are prepared and how delicious they all taste. I couldn't ask for a better place to spend my time.o read more

This is a great Barriques location. Very relaxed and cozy. I've enjoyed a Sunday morning or two here(mostly waiting for the Wine and Hop shop to open, so my boyfriend can get his supplies). Parking on Monroe can be a bit diffucult, depending on the time of day that you're there. read more

The Barriques on Monroe Street is really one of the best establishments I've been to. It's really both a wine bar and a coffee shop. It's a great environment for chatting with people, and their coffee is very high quality. Oh yeah, they also have high quality whisky as well that you can get by the drink (not that I ever did, I'm no whiskey patron, but I'm familiar with the good types of it). read more

All hail the wall of 100. For those not in the know, this is a wall of wine for less than ten bucks each. Genius! And the staff is so great, that they helped me win a wine tasting party contest: they sold me the winning wine. Genius again! read more

We have been frequent customers of barriques since it was primarily a wine store that had tastings on Friday and Saturday nights. We have stayed loyal customers as it has expanded and switched its focus to being more of a coffee shop. The coffee is good and the wine selection varies from location to location. Our kids love the scones and cookies. However, recently barriques changed the way the yogurt parfaits are put together and we aren't happy. Our oldest has been eating them for close to 9 years. She loved the layers of yogurt and fruit. A few weeks ago we bought one. There is no layering, it's shrunken in size by at least half and it's too sweet. Needless to say, we won't be buying another yogurt parfait at barriques which will cut down the number of visits we make. Sadly, her favorite parfait is now the one at a huge national chain and not the local coffee shop. read more

Real cool place to go, taste, and learn about wine. Very knowledgeable staff.

Helpful staff when picking out a 6 pack of beer or a good bottle of wine. The place seems to almost always be busy and for good reason. It is always a good time for at least one of the following: caffeine or alcohol. read more

A great place to have a coffee, some wine, and just relax. The food menu isn't extensive, but the quality is high.

Awesome space! Perfect to meet with people or hang out solo with a good book. The baristas seemed nice and the service was quick. Also a great spot to stop by after a nice afternoon in the park across the street. My four stars aren't five because of the food. The food was okay... But the quiche was pretty bland. Then again I'm mostly there for the coffee anyways :). read more

I've only been for a few different alcohol tasting events. Not sure about the food or their other drinks. There is plenty of seating, but the area in the back where they host the tastings can get very crowded with the bottle displays. It's a bit loud in there, and it can get cold in the winter, but overall a nice location with nice staff. read more

Great spot with great coffee. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I love their selection of baked goods too. Looking forward to the new location next door because the bathrooms will new and updated! read more

Pleasant liquor selection of hard to finds for a college town. Great place to go if half your group wants to drink and half want goodcoffee

I love love love Barriques. The sandwiches and soups are delicious and the coffee is always stupendous. I have never had a bad experience here. It does pick up during the late afternoon as people stop in for their afternoon pick-me-up, otherwise it's a good place to get some work done too! read more

This is a nice affordable wine store, but many of the baristas didn't seem to know much about their own coffee. They leave coffee in their airpots for too long, and it ends up tasting salty or like soy sauce- the way any spoiled coffee will taste. On another occasion at the West Washington store I had eaten the Chunky Tuna sandwich, got food poisoning from it, and had digestive problems for 2 weeks- it is possible that because when they receive food orders every morning that needs to be refrigerated, no one puts it away until service slows down causing the food temperature to lower and thus bacteria starts to grow, especially in tuna. Also, in the Monroe Street kitchen, the food prep table is back to back with the dirty dish sink, less than two feet away from each other. I'm not a germaphobe, but yikes... One of the managers is always in a terrible mood and it really shows to the customers, or they become overly pretentious and put on a fake mask. From my experience, they don't seem to care about their own employees or customers, but rather just making money. I do not recommend Barrique's because for people who want quality products/coffee, there are much better places in Madison such as Bradbury's who have fresh coffee, french press and are very good with maintaining awesome coffee and sanitation. read more

Love this place for lunch, snacks, wine, coffee, and power hour of studying! Great prices on food with hefty portions. The Wisconsin Melt is to die for, and they always have a unique selection of in-house soups and baked goods. read more

Wonderful different blends of coffee, nice atmosphere, good neighborhood and tasty food.

One of my favorite cafes in Madison. Great for coffee, a quick sandwich, or wine/beer. Decent place for working/studying, but the internet can be pretty slow if at capacity (often busy on the weekends), also has a bit of a limitation in terms of outlets. Favorite thing is the wine tastings (Fridays or Saturdays) - more expensive than other tastings in Madison ($9-14), but great themes, bottles, and conversation. read more

I will no longer be a 'regular' at this spot. While their late hours and wine selection are nice, their hot drink orders failed me countless times. At first, the said they had to charge me for a full latte if I had MY OWN milk to add to a double espresso. So instead I ordered a hot tea. While I waited I noticed their counters completely filthy from the coffee grounds and spilled drinks. NOT pleasant. Not only did the barista spill the hot drink of my hand while passing it over to me, the top of the cup was so flimsy that two cup sleeves had to be added to make the cup stable. As I went to add honey to my tea, I was welcomed with a sticky mess that made everything sticky. Additionally they were out of all utensils, straws and stir sticks (anything to stir the honey in). Needless to say, I was not happy with Barriques. read more

Iced coffee is unbelievably good. Internet is quite consistent and food is generally good. It's also nice great place to get wine as well.

Nice place to sit with some wine and people watch. It was packed with students the day I went and it was a great time.

Stop by for brunch. Ordered an avocado Jack and a small latte. Completely satisfied. The avocado Jack is great!