I have spent a fair amount of time at the various Barriques locations studying. The Middleton location is okay. Not bad, and probably better than most coffeeshops I've found in Madison, but certainly not as good as their Fitchburg location. This location has a fire place and comfy leather chairs around the fire place. I think I am just not crazy about the very linear presentation of their wine selection that reminds me more of a grocery store than an inviting coffee shop, along with large glass windows that look out on the depressing view of a strip mall.