I have been to this restaurant.....many many times...
every time I come the servers are very friendly and helpful....yes they are casually dressed...but it is a casual environment....
You are not going to leave hungry and very reasonably priced...
When ever I am in the staff seems to be making people laugh and have a good time and they seem to know alot of the people....
shocking to read such terrible reviews....it is not a five star restaurant so keep that in mind when you come in...

The first time I came to Caffe Barney, I was unimpressed with the food and completely put off by the staff. That was last year, so I decided to give it a try again. My partner and I were left to find our own seats and then had to ask for menus after a lenthy wait. The ambiance was that of a bar after the night before. The waitress, who was dressed in a hoodie(with the hood on!), seemed inconvienienced that she has to wait on us. She took our orders, brought us our food a half hour later and never came back. The food was mediocre but reasonably priced. I understand that people have bad days, however it is their JOB to be hospitible. Simply put, the food wasn't good enough to put up with the service. Two strikes you're out!

Was there the other day for brunch. I know the lines are usually long and the service is bad so when we saw that there was no line I was really hoping that this would be the time that Barney's would really impress me.

Alas, I was wrong.

I was unimpressed by how we were not walked to our table, just sent to the back with the menu. This would not have bothered me so much if the chap at the front was busy, but he was standing talking to one of the (mediocre-looking) waitresses.

We ordered eggs and waited patiently. 2 tables that came in about 5 and 10 mins after us both were served before us, as we waited for our meal. I had clearly asked for a vegetarian omelette but when mine came it was a carnivorous feast. After sending it back i was pleased at how fast the 2nd omelette came. The coffee was pretty good, however the caraffe was precariously placed over my boyfriend's shoulder and with 1 wrong move the boy would have been covered in 3rd degree burns.

The food was alright, nothing better than what I could have made at home.

The atmosphere was nice though, and we were not rushed in and out. We were able to sit and chat for a while enjoying the nice morning. The price was reasonable.

Overall the service sucked but I'll keep coming back. it's a fun atmosphere with the right mix of pretentious south granville residents and fun late 20-30 somethings who like beer with their breakfast. The scene, by the way, is on the older side, don't come here looking for a youthful vibe. It's mainly older people and the place has a quiet relaxed feel, which I appreciate.

Well folks, I think that the servers you have all been complaining about are now ruining other locations. And also there is a new face at the bridge , although a long time fixture at barneys.not saying the previous manager( now at main at location) was the problem, but whit change things do often improve. I have been a loyal customer of barneys for 10 years. I have experienced first hand all the noted problems. And have seen it change for the better . So give it another shot, and remember it's not the ritz carlton or mcdonalds, it's real people unscripted with bad and good days just like we all have.
Now typing this I just realized I missed my breakfast !!!

Friend and I dined here prior to attending (the dismal) "Homechild" at the Stanley. Super, funky spot with many veggie choices so I was very happy. Opted for the Spicy Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice & Roti - delish. Jane had beef stew and asparagus... she would have preferred it served a touch warmer but mine was steaming hot. Glass of Red Rooster for $7.00 - not often you can get a glass of wine for that price around the city any more. St Paddy's night, so they'd a band playing but I must admit, I found the ceiling a little low for a rather loud band which made conversation nearly impossible but anyone/anywhere can be forgiven anything for offering a St. Pat's celebration! I really liked this place and the waitress was lovely and helpful.

This could be a coinidence, but ever since the additional Caffe Barney opened on Main, the Granville service has gone seriously downhill. Many new servers, work slower, seem more interested in chatting with each other (or looking cute in a hat) than working and really don't seem to care. I'm a local who goes frequently for the good food (great Benedicts), but they could reduce their line-ups by simply having better trained and managed staff. Still worth a visit, but get your coffee next door, as it is the same owner. Coffee has also gone downhill and often tastes like they used the grounds twice to make a pot...weak coffee doesn't win friends!

My daughter suggested Cafe Barney for my birthday lunch before we went to the Stanley. After reading the reviews I was a little worried about the service, but from the moment we walked in untill we left everyone was very friendly and the service was outstanding. They have a variety of interesting and delicious meals. Will definitely go back and on a sunny day, will sit out on their patio.

I'm shocked to see so many bad reviews for Barney. I admit I have not been in for brunch, but I don't do brunch, so I don't really care about that.
I have come here for a late night dinner several times. Admittedly the first time came about as we tried to find somewhere for dinner, several places were closed, and it came down to Red Door and Barneys. Since we've dined at Red Door before and hated it, the choice seemed obvious.
And I am glad to have finally discoverd this place. The music is upbeat and energetic, at the perfect level. The room is full of energy.
Service was very friendly, and efficient. I've had several different items from the menu now: Pad Thai, Butter Chicken, Quesa. Everything has been exceptional every time.
Based on my experience, and all the others on here, perhaps Barneys is a better dinner haunt than brunch.

I've been here twice, and both times I've had o-kay to POOR service. Came here for lunch today, our server seemed like she was in a rush the whole time, i didn't get a refill for my water, she came after 15 mins. to ask us what we wanted to order. The coffee was horrible, tasteless, weak and watery. My sister's benny was ready, and sitting on the ledge for 10 mins, it was warm when it arrived, she asked if she could heat it up, our server immediately took the place (rudely) and said "aren't our restaurants like this?". Attitude big-time. Never again. Should've tried the new Tomato Cafe, in Kits, instead.....*sigh.

This 30 something will never come back. After over 5 visits to this overrated cafe really confirmed that there are no "off days" for service. Usually the wait staff have a bad attitude problem. They are consistently unattentive and disinterested. It's like it is beneath them to serve. Did not get order taken in a timely manner and left on the last visit. Waitress practically tossed the coffee cups/creamer on the table without a care.

Good enough food will not win me over unless management does a massive facelift on the attitude of this very unimpressive bunch of waitstaff.