Established in 1973
Barclays Coffee and Tea has over 40 years of experience, we are a premiere coffee and tea shop with a specialty selection in high quality products and depth of knowledge in the sourcing, roasting, and brewing of coffee and teas. We aim to share our passion with the world, one cup at a time.
Meet the Owner
Diego Lopez
Diego Lopez, a proud alumnus of California State University, Northridge, is a young professional deeply rooted in the local community.
With a passion for people, music, and art, Diego envisioned a space where creativity and connection come together over exceptional coffee—and found that spirit alive at Barclays Coffee and Tea.
Meet The Barclays Team
Barclays Coffee and Tea isn’t just a coffee shop—it’s a community, and our team is at the heart of it.
Each member is passionate about making you feel at home, one warm smile and perfectly brewed cup at a time.
Meet the family who makes every visit special.
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Barclay's Team
Barclay's Team
Diego Lopez (He/Him)
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Experience: 5 years
Hi! I’m Diego and I’ve owned Barclays for FOUR years now! I’m elated to be owning this cafe and I aspire to expand as time goes by. I come to Barclays and my mood is instantly lifted. I pride myself on making people satisfied with their purchases and to see people drink my coffee and smile instantly makes me happy.
Salma
Place of Birth: Northridge, California
Experience: 2 1/2 years
Hello! I’m Salma and I’ve been working at Barclays for a little over 2 ½ years and a half. Throughout my time here, my drink palette has immensely expanded. I enjoy expanding my knowledge of our beans and teas to see how I can make new drinks. Through my newfound knowledge, my favorite drink has become the hazelnut latte with our vanilla nut beans!
Frank
Place of Birth: Lancaster, California
Experience: 2 1/2 years
Old grumby dude! Diego’s dad!
Macarena Meza (She/They)
Place of Birth: San Fernando Valley, California
Experience: 2 Years
Hello! I’m Macarena and I’ve been working at Barclays for a year! Through this experience, I’ve found myself making friends with all my co-workers and bonding through our similar interests. Barclays has allowed me to build relationships as I work and learn about coffee and tea. My taste in coffee has boiled down to things that aren’t too sweet, which is why my favorite drink is the Hazelnut Latte with oat milk.
Olivia
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia
Experience: 1 year
Hi! I’m Olivia and I’ve been working here for months. I enjoy reading mystery and thriller novels, I’m also a journalism major! I’ve enjoyed learning more about coffee & tea and expanding my taste pallet. My favorite drink right now is the Thai tea with oat milk.
Aliana (Ali)
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Hi, my name is Aliana and i’m a pre-med student at CSUN! I love experimenting with different flavors and coffee beans. my favorite drink right now is a vanilla latte with blueberry purée and oat milk!
Aliyah Rosario (She/Her)
Place of Birth: San Fernando Valley, California
Experience: 4 Months
Hey! I’m Aliyah and i’ve been working at Barclays for 4 months now! My favorite drink is a vanilla latte with oat milk and brown sugar! My favorite part about working here is working the music or open mic nights! I love music and collecting vinyl, i also play the guitar, piano, and violin. In my free time i also enjoy reading books and comics!
Cameron
Place of Birth: Tijuana, Mexico
Experience: 1 Years
I’m Cameron and I’ve been a barista here since 2020 over that time I’ve definitely learned how to perfect a cup of coffee! What started as just a summer job has now turned into a passion of mine, and I love coming in and experimenting with various flavors. My favorite drink is definitely the Horchata Latte with blueberry coffee beans, one of the many unique lattes I’ve thought of over the years.
Layne
Place of Birth: Northridge, California
Experience: 1 year
Hi! I'm Layne, and I've been working at Barclays for a year now! My favorite part of working here is brightening your day! My favorite drink since the day I started has been the java chip with extra whipped cream. Outside of Barclays I like dressing up and dancing. I'm also an artist and musician, so you might see me performing at our open mic night or see my art on display in store!
Juli
Place of Birth: San Salvador, El Salvador
Experience: 1 1/2 years
Hi, my name is Aliana and i’m a pre-med student at CSUN! I love experimenting with different flavors and coffee beans. my favorite drink right now is a vanilla latte with blueberry purée and oat milk!
Andrea
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Experience: 1 1/2 years
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