Was very much of a pleasant time to be at the Barriques. I had an espresso frappe. The staff was so nice and friendly. The drink came out delicious. And it wasn't much of a wait on a Saturday afternoon. It has plenty of seating and even outdoors in the summer. I have to say what is lack compare to my most favorable coffee shop is that the view of the cafe just isn't really that much exciting. Being two blocks away from the Capitol does really make a difference if u enjoy people watching as much as I do. It is just a personal preference I would say though. But everything else was so pleasant.