
Palatine
4.710 N Bothwell St, Palatine, IL 60067
A small family-owned 'Euro-ish' cafe tucked in a downtown Palatine alleyway, with hot and cold drinks, smoothies, pastries, and French-style sandwiches.
“Two Libras feels like stumbling into a hidden cafe in a small European town — except it's a downtown Palatine alley. The 'French-ish' sandwiches are the move at lunch, and the space punches well above its size. Closed Mondays.”
The alley location is a feature, not a bug. Loved finding this place.
Closed Mondays — learned the hard way. Otherwise outstanding.
207 reviews on Google
Nice and cozy brand new place. It's Eastern European cuisine blended with American coffee place vibe. Space is comfortable and chill. They have extra conference room with two tables for privacy and discussions. Overall great addition and so far furthest Serbian food place out in West suburbs. Definitely recommended. Will return here often considering it's close to my work
Two Library Cafe was a fantastic stop and an easy five-star experience. We ordered an espresso macchiato, a coffee, and the burek with spinach served alongside yogurt and cheese, and everything hit the mark. The burek was the clear highlight—beautifully flaky with delicate layers, and the filling was generous. The spinach paired perfectly with the cheese, which really stood out and carried the flavor. The yogurt on the side was smooth and cooling, and the touch of sugar added a pleasant contrast that tied the whole dish together. My father enjoyed it just as much, which says a lot. The espresso macchiato was well made and balanced, and the coffee was comforting and satisfying. The café itself has a calm, welcoming feel that makes you want to linger and enjoy your time. This is the kind of place that feels thoughtful in both food and atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back.
The cafe is very cozy! I came with my friend to study, and we had no complaints. I ordered a small black hot coffee - it was strong enough for me (however I did get the shakes...I wonder how many shots there were). My friend ordered a hazelnut latte (sprinkled with cinnamon on top), and she said it was tasty! The cafe did fill up pretty quickly after opening....so better come early to snag a seat! The only downside is the parking -- there is a 3 hour limit, so it's impossible to stay for longer.
What a great find! Was looking to find a local coffee/cafe shop and support small businesses. 3 of us went today and each enjoyed the coffees, crepes and smoothies. The service was very warm and welcoming and the taste of everything was very good. Will be coming here regularly!! I'll grab photos of the coffee and food next time. Here is one of our motorcycles since it was such a nice day today!!
Two Libras cafe is such a cute and cozy coffee shop. Beautiful aesthetic and great coffee/sandwiches. They are not over priced like most coffee shops😄 There’s a hidden room in the back with a few tables for anyone who wants to study/work. The owner was so friendly to us too. A hidden gem for sure.