
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.
230 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.
We live about a 10 minute walk from here and it’s quickly become one of our favorite spots to hit up on the weekend. I’ve had their vegetarian baguette and the goat cheese salad - both are delicious. Also love their cappuccino and iced coffee.
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!!
Such a wonderful family café! We came for breakfast and had an amazing experience from start to finish. The service was outstanding, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. You can really feel the warm family atmosphere here. Everything was fresh, beautifully served, and made with care. It’s so nice to find a place where you immediately feel comfortable and appreciated as a guest. Highly recommend this place — we will definitely be coming b