I have spent a fair amount of time at the various Barriques locations studying. The Fitchburg location is my favorite because of its layout-- , comfy leather chairs to sink into with a book around the fire place, a store space that is pleasant to meander through, conversations that aren't painful to overhear (volume and content wise). It also pretty great for dates--options of coffee, wine and snacks and an atmosphere that invites you to stay. The only downside I've found is that the fireplace throws a lot of heat and it gets HOT right next to it.