Aree W.
Yelp
Right amount of hipsterness, complemented with great food.
That feeling hit me as I enter the door - hipster alarm! I'm very prejudiced against establishments with too much style, so I was in high alert while sipping my coffee. I was quickly converted by the excellent food. Bread with hummus, a homemade croissant and a triple chocolate brownie were all delicious. 3 hits out of 3.
Food checked, Liebling has everything for a great chill-out cafe. Super-cozy. A laid-back atmosphere to work/relax for hours and not feel rushed, soft background music, interesting decors, free Wi-Fi. It seemed to cater to clientele busy on their MacBooks (there were 8 MacBooks at one time) instead of chatting with each other too loudly. Ah, Generation Y.
But! The one thing missing is a perfect COFFEE, which would've been a major no-no for me (this is a cafe, after all). The coffee is good, but not virtuoso barista quality. If you're after a quick shot of fine espresso, and not sit for hours, you might be better off at another coffee specialist. I'm willing to let that slide for now, for all the other features that Liebling got right.