Barrelista Coffee House

I drink a lot of coffee all over the country. This coffee is very good, far above my general expectations. If you have a delicate pallet when it comes to coffee then choose this spot above the others.

Grungy, noisy, Portland-type coffeehouse. Staff was personable and genuine. Service adequate.

Pricey, but delicious, with unique offerings.

If you are looking for a unique beverage, coffee or otherwise, this is a delicious and small local coffeehouse with quite a few offerings, including fresh shakes (very thin), sandwiches, pastries, and various coffee drinks with flavors like rose and lavender honey.

The items are a little pricey compared to similar offerings from chains like Starbucks, but the portions are good and the taste makes it definitely worth the cost, in my opinion.

Seating is limited with COVID-19 regulations, with two tables available outside. The area is pretty nice though, and it is worth walking around while drinking your coffee. The area is near the courthouse and municipale buildings, and I do feel pretty safe in this area.

Please note: I only visited the coffee bar portion and not the cocktail bar, though it seems just as nice.

They had a good amount of outdoor seating. I had the curry toast which was delicious. My friend and I ordered mimosas, they give you a whole bottle of champagne to pour for yourself so be aware. You can’t leave with a half empty open bottle so you gotta drink it all or be okay wasting some. I’ll be coming back next time I’m in Martinez

Panninis, coffee, full bar with a great beer list to boot. The bartenders make good cocktails

Awesome and cozy place. Great customer service. It’s nice to see Martinez coming alive ❤️

3.5 stars, really.
The coffee was okay. Nothing to get excited about. Additionally, they seem to only have one size for each espresso drink, but the cup size for each type of drink is different.

We went later in the afternoon, which may have had a bearing on the relatively slow service, but that the two employees out front we're running both the coffee house and attached bar probably played a larger factor

Still better than Starbucks, though

Loved the recent remodel of the cafe area. Consistently good coffee. Used to work/study here quite a lot, it can be a bit noisy but not unbearable. Love the cold brew and lavender latte. Prices are a bit high, but quality reflects that. Definitely check out the adjacent bar for great cocktails if not in the mood for coffee.

Nice, coffeehouse with a great vibe. If you're in Martinez, it's the go to place for coffee.

Very friendly, excellent customer service, and coffee and teas are amazing! Great food, everything is delicious on there menu! Much better than Starbucks and there coffee much more flavor full and rich. Wide choice of creamers.
Great place to meet with friends, relax, read, study or just hang out downtown old Martinez.