1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe

For starters I placed an order online. My order said it would be done at 8:36 I decided to take a several block walk to 1900 Parker and arrived around 9 o’clock. When I got there a man in front of me had a question about what temperature to brew his coffee at which they didn’t ended up giving him a direct answer, instead pointed him in the direction of oddly correct to get a more efficient answer. I then waited to be helped next and a Family that just arrived was helped immediately first. I waited several more minutes until a different employee arrived from the back asking if she could help the next person. I told her I placed an online order and I was told that I would need to wait several more minutes. I did and by the time I got my sandwich the bottom of my croissant is completely burnt and the bacon is hard and chewy so pretty much the only two things I can taste are egg and burnt croissant. Oh I also asked for no cheese because of an anabiotic that I was put on and what do you know it came with cheese. I’m very disappointed with the level of service and quality of food.

Staff were very friendly and helpful making recommendations. A lot of space to sit and hang out or work on the computer. I tried a couple different croissants and both were delicious! Would definitely recommend!

If your looking for a great shot of espresso and some freshly baked artisan bread and pastries, this is the place to go! I was visiting a friend who lives nearby and he told me to check this place out and it was well worth the trip. I hope to visit again the next time I'm in town.

Best coffee and pastries on the trip, friendly staff, nice environment. If I come back to Lawrence, this will be my regular morning coffee stop. Only issue I had was the lack of parking. It's a residential neighborhood and there are a lot of no parking signs - which, I noticed, patrons happily ignored.

This place serves some of the most beautiful food and coffee I have ever seen and I really recommend it for anyone that has not tried it or been to a place like it. It was built buy real artisans and it is amazing to watch them work and see how much they can do with such a small kitchen. It really goes to show that the heart of the business is the people and not the equipment or space.

This is one of those places that we've been meaning to visit ever since I had first read they were going into the location....and i need to say that I'm sorry I waited as long as I did! Everything is made from scratch and baked daily, and I would be amazed if any of it were not super tasty. We are beginning to see more and more of these local places work together, and 1900 Barker bread is showing up in other locations as well - not to mention they also will use meats from just down the street (Hanks Charcuterie) in some of their treats. The coffee is also very tasty, and we'll worth the mention.

Parking can be an issue, as the location isn't very large, but fortunately the wait times don't seem to be that long ago turnover is quick. There aren't that many places to actually sit and relax, but again as the parking situation isn't great this isn't a problem.

Their bread blew me away! It doesn't need anything, it's absolutely perfect. Our favorite is the Sunday special, Toasted Sesame & Sea Salt. Small place, but they do have a few seating options.

Terrible experience all three times I patronized this establishment. I had heard nothing but good reviews so I kept trying to go back. I think it’s almost an image thing to frequent and praise certain places in Lawrence, Kansas regardless if they are selling you a quality product or not. This place is very expensive and their food is middle of the road. It’s not worth what yuh pay for it. And the attitudes of every employee I have come into contact with here were rotten. I just cannot support an establishment with rude employees that has mediocre food. So if you are not concerned with some ridiculous image, spend your money somewhere else where they take pride in customer service and create delicious pastries.

The food is decent but the service, attitude of staff, and general management is awful and negates any awesomeness of their food. Beyond awful. It is hard to believe that that this business doesn't care at all about their customers. I have been here on numerous occasions and called them out on their bias to different customers (myself receiving the negative side of it), I have even called, emailed and attempted to talk to owners, but they don't care. How Lawrence has changed... sigh.

What a treasure! After seeing this place for years, I finally tried it and I'm kicking myself for not going sooner. The croissants are flaky and buttery, the cinnamon rolls tender, and the cheese bread so good that the man in front of us in line spontaneously recommended it. He was right! If you're daring, try the honey, lavender latte. Delicious! I've officially declared 1900 Barker our new Saturday morning tradition.