I want to start with the good. The raspberry jam was to die for, it was so sweet and full of texture. The aesthetic of the place is incredible, both inside and out. The outside is black and white, so modern and fancy with a nice contrasting green sign. I loved the touch of the real roses at each table. The food itself, rather the ingredients are clearly high quality ingredients. They care about health. Even the ketchup is in a glass bottle. The bacon was cooked perfectly.
We ordered a side of toast for our 3 year old, now I don’t know if this isn’t an option and they tried to make do, but if that’s the case just say we don’t have toast, because it came out black. Photo attached. I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato bisque, I felt like that was such a safe choice. However, I can’t figure out why it had no flavor? Especially because it claimed to have had 3 types of cheese. When I make mine at home they usually end up with too much seasoning. But I speculate Barrett’s doesn’t use any on that sandwich. I really wanted to like this place, BECAUSE of the vibe. $45 for 2 adults and 2 toddlers, for food we did not like. Additionally there was no fountain drink options, so I suppose this is a place for high end people who don’t drink fountain drinks?
I unfortunately will not be coming back, as this was not worth the 50 minute drive from my house.
Ricardo
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March 30, 2025
Barrett's was a good place to eat. I got a croissant with ham and cheese. The croissant was flaky, but the toppings were only okay. My friend got the southwest skillet, which seemed to be more of a stew than anything. I did enjoy my mocha, and that's probably the only item I would go back for.
Linda Varvel
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January 05, 2025
*Run, don’t walk, to Barrett’s for dinner!*
We have dined at Barrett’s many times for breakfast. Their baked goods and pastries are unmatched in the area. The breakfast menu doesn’t disappoint either.
But listen, tonight we decided to try Barrett’s for dinner and we were floored.
Dinner, in my opinion, is really where Cory Barrett’s food shines. The creative and thoughtful menu is the first clue that your experience will be wonderful.
We had a delicious meal, with fantastic service and we both agreed the atmosphere was perfect (busy but not loud, great music, and soft lighting).
Read on for details surrounding our meal:
For our drinks,we ordered an Old-Fashioned and their “Winter Julep.” I found the Winter Julep to be a well-developed cocktail with unique and festive flavors.
We each enjoyed a Parker house roll and shared the crab cake for an appetizer. The rolls were fluffy, buttery, and included just the right amount of salt. The crab cakes were hearty and flavorful. I could have licked the tarragon béarnaise sauce the crab cake was nestled in straight off the plate…
For our main course my husband had the Hanger Steak and I enjoyed their Prime Rib with Patatas Bravas. Both pieces of meat were cooked to perfection, and I guarantee I will dream about the crispy Patatas Bravas with the delicious aioli. And, let’s be honest, I’ll probably also dream about the whipped horseradish butter that came with the prime rib.
For dessert we shared the Lemon Meringue Angel Food Cake with toasted meringue, citrus curd mousse, and orange caramel. WOW! What a lovely book end to our meal — the dessert was filled with bright flavors and was simply delightful.
Again, we can’t recommend hitting up Barrett’s for dinner enough!
Devin Ganka
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April 19, 2025
This place is gorgeous!! Beautiful and clean atmosphere. I love the decor and feel of this bakery, very inviting and makes you want to stay for a long time. The ordering process was a breeze and enjoyed the pastry and coffee we got. I would love to come back some day.
A
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December 06, 2024
Have wanted to stop by for some time, but always has seemed packed! So, visited on a not so busy Tuesday.
The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Loved all the Christmas decor and inviting ambiance.
Tried some soup and a sandwich and both were good. The pastries all looked yummy (a little pricey though) and the espresso bar looked legit.
Will be back to try more items, clean and cozy little spot for bite to eat or coffee.
emily Ellsworth
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February 15, 2025
I want to start with the good. The raspberry jam was to die for, it was so sweet and full of texture. The aesthetic of the place is incredible, both inside and out. The outside is black and white, so modern and fancy with a nice contrasting green sign. I loved the touch of the real roses at each table. The food itself, rather the ingredients are clearly high quality ingredients. They care about health. Even the ketchup is in a glass bottle. The bacon was cooked perfectly.
We ordered a side of toast for our 3 year old, now I don’t know if this isn’t an option and they tried to make do, but if that’s the case just say we don’t have toast, because it came out black. Photo attached. I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato bisque, I felt like that was such a safe choice. However, I can’t figure out why it had no flavor? Especially because it claimed to have had 3 types of cheese. When I make mine at home they usually end up with too much seasoning. But I speculate Barrett’s doesn’t use any on that sandwich. I really wanted to like this place, BECAUSE of the vibe. $45 for 2 adults and 2 toddlers, for food we did not like. Additionally there was no fountain drink options, so I suppose this is a place for high end people who don’t drink fountain drinks?
I unfortunately will not be coming back, as this was not worth the 50 minute drive from my house.
Ricardo
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March 30, 2025
Barrett's was a good place to eat. I got a croissant with ham and cheese. The croissant was flaky, but the toppings were only okay. My friend got the southwest skillet, which seemed to be more of a stew than anything. I did enjoy my mocha, and that's probably the only item I would go back for.
Linda Varvel
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January 05, 2025
*Run, don’t walk, to Barrett’s for dinner!*
We have dined at Barrett’s many times for breakfast. Their baked goods and pastries are unmatched in the area. The breakfast menu doesn’t disappoint either.
But listen, tonight we decided to try Barrett’s for dinner and we were floored.
Dinner, in my opinion, is really where Cory Barrett’s food shines. The creative and thoughtful menu is the first clue that your experience will be wonderful.
We had a delicious meal, with fantastic service and we both agreed the atmosphere was perfect (busy but not loud, great music, and soft lighting).
Read on for details surrounding our meal:
For our drinks,we ordered an Old-Fashioned and their “Winter Julep.” I found the Winter Julep to be a well-developed cocktail with unique and festive flavors.
We each enjoyed a Parker house roll and shared the crab cake for an appetizer. The rolls were fluffy, buttery, and included just the right amount of salt. The crab cakes were hearty and flavorful. I could have licked the tarragon béarnaise sauce the crab cake was nestled in straight off the plate…
For our main course my husband had the Hanger Steak and I enjoyed their Prime Rib with Patatas Bravas. Both pieces of meat were cooked to perfection, and I guarantee I will dream about the crispy Patatas Bravas with the delicious aioli. And, let’s be honest, I’ll probably also dream about the whipped horseradish butter that came with the prime rib.
For dessert we shared the Lemon Meringue Angel Food Cake with toasted meringue, citrus curd mousse, and orange caramel. WOW! What a lovely book end to our meal — the dessert was filled with bright flavors and was simply delightful.
Again, we can’t recommend hitting up Barrett’s for dinner enough!
Devin Ganka
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April 19, 2025
This place is gorgeous!! Beautiful and clean atmosphere. I love the decor and feel of this bakery, very inviting and makes you want to stay for a long time. The ordering process was a breeze and enjoyed the pastry and coffee we got. I would love to come back some day.
A
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December 06, 2024
Have wanted to stop by for some time, but always has seemed packed! So, visited on a not so busy Tuesday.
The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Loved all the Christmas decor and inviting ambiance.
Tried some soup and a sandwich and both were good. The pastries all looked yummy (a little pricey though) and the espresso bar looked legit.
Will be back to try more items, clean and cozy little spot for bite to eat or coffee.
emily Ellsworth
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February 15, 2025
I want to start with the good. The raspberry jam was to die for, it was so sweet and full of texture. The aesthetic of the place is incredible, both inside and out. The outside is black and white, so modern and fancy with a nice contrasting green sign. I loved the touch of the real roses at each table. The food itself, rather the ingredients are clearly high quality ingredients. They care about health. Even the ketchup is in a glass bottle. The bacon was cooked perfectly.
We ordered a side of toast for our 3 year old, now I don’t know if this isn’t an option and they tried to make do, but if that’s the case just say we don’t have toast, because it came out black. Photo attached. I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato bisque, I felt like that was such a safe choice. However, I can’t figure out why it had no flavor? Especially because it claimed to have had 3 types of cheese. When I make mine at home they usually end up with too much seasoning. But I speculate Barrett’s doesn’t use any on that sandwich. I really wanted to like this place, BECAUSE of the vibe. $45 for 2 adults and 2 toddlers, for food we did not like. Additionally there was no fountain drink options, so I suppose this is a place for high end people who don’t drink fountain drinks?
I unfortunately will not be coming back, as this was not worth the 50 minute drive from my house.
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I want to start with the good. The raspberry jam was to die for, it was so sweet and full of texture. The aesthetic of the place is incredible, both inside and out. The outside is black and white, so modern and fancy with a nice contrasting green sign. I loved the touch of the real roses at each table. The food itself, rather the ingredients are clearly high quality ingredients. They care about health. Even the ketchup is in a glass bottle. The bacon was cooked perfectly. We ordered a side of toast for our 3 year old, now I don’t know if this isn’t an option and they tried to make do, but if that’s the case just say we don’t have toast, because it came out black. Photo attached. I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato bisque, I felt like that was such a safe choice. However, I can’t figure out why it had no flavor? Especially because it claimed to have had 3 types of cheese. When I make mine at home they usually end up with too much seasoning. But I speculate Barrett’s doesn’t use any on that sandwich. I really wanted to like this place, BECAUSE of the vibe. $45 for 2 adults and 2 toddlers, for food we did not like. Additionally there was no fountain drink options, so I suppose this is a place for high end people who don’t drink fountain drinks? I unfortunately will not be coming back, as this was not worth the 50 minute drive from my house.
Barrett's was a good place to eat. I got a croissant with ham and cheese. The croissant was flaky, but the toppings were only okay. My friend got the southwest skillet, which seemed to be more of a stew than anything. I did enjoy my mocha, and that's probably the only item I would go back for.
*Run, don’t walk, to Barrett’s for dinner!* We have dined at Barrett’s many times for breakfast. Their baked goods and pastries are unmatched in the area. The breakfast menu doesn’t disappoint either. But listen, tonight we decided to try Barrett’s for dinner and we were floored. Dinner, in my opinion, is really where Cory Barrett’s food shines. The creative and thoughtful menu is the first clue that your experience will be wonderful. We had a delicious meal, with fantastic service and we both agreed the atmosphere was perfect (busy but not loud, great music, and soft lighting). Read on for details surrounding our meal: For our drinks,we ordered an Old-Fashioned and their “Winter Julep.” I found the Winter Julep to be a well-developed cocktail with unique and festive flavors. We each enjoyed a Parker house roll and shared the crab cake for an appetizer. The rolls were fluffy, buttery, and included just the right amount of salt. The crab cakes were hearty and flavorful. I could have licked the tarragon béarnaise sauce the crab cake was nestled in straight off the plate… For our main course my husband had the Hanger Steak and I enjoyed their Prime Rib with Patatas Bravas. Both pieces of meat were cooked to perfection, and I guarantee I will dream about the crispy Patatas Bravas with the delicious aioli. And, let’s be honest, I’ll probably also dream about the whipped horseradish butter that came with the prime rib. For dessert we shared the Lemon Meringue Angel Food Cake with toasted meringue, citrus curd mousse, and orange caramel. WOW! What a lovely book end to our meal — the dessert was filled with bright flavors and was simply delightful. Again, we can’t recommend hitting up Barrett’s for dinner enough!
This place is gorgeous!! Beautiful and clean atmosphere. I love the decor and feel of this bakery, very inviting and makes you want to stay for a long time. The ordering process was a breeze and enjoyed the pastry and coffee we got. I would love to come back some day.
Have wanted to stop by for some time, but always has seemed packed! So, visited on a not so busy Tuesday. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Loved all the Christmas decor and inviting ambiance. Tried some soup and a sandwich and both were good. The pastries all looked yummy (a little pricey though) and the espresso bar looked legit. Will be back to try more items, clean and cozy little spot for bite to eat or coffee.
I want to start with the good. The raspberry jam was to die for, it was so sweet and full of texture. The aesthetic of the place is incredible, both inside and out. The outside is black and white, so modern and fancy with a nice contrasting green sign. I loved the touch of the real roses at each table. The food itself, rather the ingredients are clearly high quality ingredients. They care about health. Even the ketchup is in a glass bottle. The bacon was cooked perfectly. We ordered a side of toast for our 3 year old, now I don’t know if this isn’t an option and they tried to make do, but if that’s the case just say we don’t have toast, because it came out black. Photo attached. I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato bisque, I felt like that was such a safe choice. However, I can’t figure out why it had no flavor? Especially because it claimed to have had 3 types of cheese. When I make mine at home they usually end up with too much seasoning. But I speculate Barrett’s doesn’t use any on that sandwich. I really wanted to like this place, BECAUSE of the vibe. $45 for 2 adults and 2 toddlers, for food we did not like. Additionally there was no fountain drink options, so I suppose this is a place for high end people who don’t drink fountain drinks? I unfortunately will not be coming back, as this was not worth the 50 minute drive from my house.
Barrett's was a good place to eat. I got a croissant with ham and cheese. The croissant was flaky, but the toppings were only okay. My friend got the southwest skillet, which seemed to be more of a stew than anything. I did enjoy my mocha, and that's probably the only item I would go back for.
*Run, don’t walk, to Barrett’s for dinner!* We have dined at Barrett’s many times for breakfast. Their baked goods and pastries are unmatched in the area. The breakfast menu doesn’t disappoint either. But listen, tonight we decided to try Barrett’s for dinner and we were floored. Dinner, in my opinion, is really where Cory Barrett’s food shines. The creative and thoughtful menu is the first clue that your experience will be wonderful. We had a delicious meal, with fantastic service and we both agreed the atmosphere was perfect (busy but not loud, great music, and soft lighting). Read on for details surrounding our meal: For our drinks,we ordered an Old-Fashioned and their “Winter Julep.” I found the Winter Julep to be a well-developed cocktail with unique and festive flavors. We each enjoyed a Parker house roll and shared the crab cake for an appetizer. The rolls were fluffy, buttery, and included just the right amount of salt. The crab cakes were hearty and flavorful. I could have licked the tarragon béarnaise sauce the crab cake was nestled in straight off the plate… For our main course my husband had the Hanger Steak and I enjoyed their Prime Rib with Patatas Bravas. Both pieces of meat were cooked to perfection, and I guarantee I will dream about the crispy Patatas Bravas with the delicious aioli. And, let’s be honest, I’ll probably also dream about the whipped horseradish butter that came with the prime rib. For dessert we shared the Lemon Meringue Angel Food Cake with toasted meringue, citrus curd mousse, and orange caramel. WOW! What a lovely book end to our meal — the dessert was filled with bright flavors and was simply delightful. Again, we can’t recommend hitting up Barrett’s for dinner enough!
This place is gorgeous!! Beautiful and clean atmosphere. I love the decor and feel of this bakery, very inviting and makes you want to stay for a long time. The ordering process was a breeze and enjoyed the pastry and coffee we got. I would love to come back some day.
Have wanted to stop by for some time, but always has seemed packed! So, visited on a not so busy Tuesday. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Loved all the Christmas decor and inviting ambiance. Tried some soup and a sandwich and both were good. The pastries all looked yummy (a little pricey though) and the espresso bar looked legit. Will be back to try more items, clean and cozy little spot for bite to eat or coffee.
I want to start with the good. The raspberry jam was to die for, it was so sweet and full of texture. The aesthetic of the place is incredible, both inside and out. The outside is black and white, so modern and fancy with a nice contrasting green sign. I loved the touch of the real roses at each table. The food itself, rather the ingredients are clearly high quality ingredients. They care about health. Even the ketchup is in a glass bottle. The bacon was cooked perfectly. We ordered a side of toast for our 3 year old, now I don’t know if this isn’t an option and they tried to make do, but if that’s the case just say we don’t have toast, because it came out black. Photo attached. I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato bisque, I felt like that was such a safe choice. However, I can’t figure out why it had no flavor? Especially because it claimed to have had 3 types of cheese. When I make mine at home they usually end up with too much seasoning. But I speculate Barrett’s doesn’t use any on that sandwich. I really wanted to like this place, BECAUSE of the vibe. $45 for 2 adults and 2 toddlers, for food we did not like. Additionally there was no fountain drink options, so I suppose this is a place for high end people who don’t drink fountain drinks? I unfortunately will not be coming back, as this was not worth the 50 minute drive from my house.