Barrett Junction Cafe & Mercantile wishes you and yours a safe and wonderful holiday. Our Holiday Hours We have special hours for the holiday season, please note the additions and changes here. We will be open November 19, Monday due…
Rediscover Highway 94
Highway 94 along the back country is rich in history. Settlers, battles, Buffalo Soldiers, Indians, horse and cattle ranches are all a part of our stories that have been shared. When you stop in at the Cafe you will find…
Barrett Junction History
In search of reviews, news, articles, information, and tid bits of Barrett Junction for the Cafe I find articles about the area and the Cafe. A bit more of the history for the Barrett Junction Cafe includes an article written…
Life on Highway 94: Campo
In Campo, 25 feet from the Mexican border, California’s Old West roots remain The Pacific Crest Trail begins on a barren hill about 25 feet from the U.S.Mexican border. Three mini obelisks mark the spot, reminding hikers that it is 2,397 miles to the…
Mt Cuchama The Holy Mountain
The Man Who Bought Cuchama Walter Evans-Wentz and the Holy Mountain. Published June 26, 1980, by Ken Winkler at San Diego Reader. This article offers a look at the history of Mt. Cuchama overlooking the Barrett Junction/Dulzura valley, and Mexico,…
June Event: Jazz
Live Event at the Cafe Get your tickets now to attend this Live Event. Saturday, June 16 at 6 PM – 9 PM The specialty of the house is the Fish Fry, Alaskan Cod, in our special batter and deep fried to a golden…
Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day. We are open if you would like to bring your family out and celebrate mom. Enjoy a great country drive, stop in for breakfast and take a tour of the back country. We have a list of…
We are Approaching Fire Season
Previous posts share about the hazards and joys of living in San Diego County’s Back Country. Whether you live off Interstate 8 or Highway 94 (SR-94 or Campo Road) it is a beautiful drive home and to work. At least…
Spring is Official
Spring is here. Is it true that “April Showers bring May flowers?” We have been a bit shy this year of rain. The recent forecast shows some light mists and a bit of wet coming up here in the South. Do…