
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.
252 reviews on Google
Allot of healthy foods. Great staff friendly and extremely busy. First time there. Went for a business meeting. We enjoyed our meeting and coffee in their patio area. Got the chia pudding to go. That was very tasty.
100 stars. Great location in downtown town Palatine. Beautiful inside. Outside sitting area is available. My husband swears by their coffee. He always gets it extra hot, and they always make it perfect. I had a hot chocolate and a blueberry muffin. The muffin is not too sweet, a lot of berries and the size is just right. The menu is various with good options for breakfast and lunch. They have points system- so you can buy the food and return your money back.
Two Libras brings a unique, European-inspired warmth to downtown Palatine, tucked away off North Bothwell Street with a distinct alleyway setting that feels like a hidden discovery. Combining Eastern European culinary touches with an upscale coffee house vibe, it quickly sets itself apart from standard local coffee chains. The interior is bright, cozy, and thoughtfully laid out, balancing communal seating and study-friendly nooks with a separate private room suitable for small meetings. While seating can fill up fast during peak weekend morning hours, the welcoming staff and relaxed tempo keep the space feeling comfortable rather than rushed.
Everything i had here was amazing! I had the waffle and mango smoothie and both were delicious, i cant wait to go back for more waffles + to try other items from the menu.
If I could give 10 stars I would! The quality and presentation of the food is top notch. The owner takes pride in not only the food and drinks but the whole experience. Everything is clean and comfortable. Lots of comfortable seating areas and an adorable outdoor patio. Pricing is reasonable especially compared to similar cafes nearby. The chia pudding and grilled feta salad are excellent but I don’t think there’s a single thing here that wouldn’t be. I’ve become a regular and I will continue to be as long as the quality, pricing and service continues to exceed expectations. If you haven’t checked this little gem out, now is the time.