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)