This place is great. If you like little coffee shops with the old nostalgic feeling, you will definitely love here. The service was amazing, Leilani, was great. Very helpful and informative, which helped me a first time customer and visitor. If you are ever in the area or visiting I suggest trying out the more smaller local business!!! Thank you so much everything was amazing :)) read more

Drinks were good! The lady was sweet too! But the cafe was very cluttered. Not like how we remembered it. Too much stuff on the counters. The kitchen area behind the counters all way cluttered, don't need sooo many mugs read more

Best chai tea latte and croissant sandwiches and the owner is a delightful human! Will definitely return

Shop local and support small businesses! Absolutely loved my experience coming here. Split a croissant sandwich, a panini, and an affogato with my friend. The food was good for a small lunch (I wish the portion sizes were a bit bigger). The barista was super sweet and I could tell it's a place people come back since the owner was greeting some customers by name. This place has character with all the cute signs and decor. Definitely stop by if you're in the area! read more

Liberty Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Cozy. Comfortable. Warm. Welcoming. Great food and lattes. I found this place by accident on my way to the airport and will now make it a regular stop... read more

Tiny corner cafe with delicious foods and drinks and amazing service! I first thought we went to the wrong store; an antique shop. Unique setup and yet the place is welcoming and we had the best soups, sandwiches and coffee. read more

Mm more on the 3.5 side when factoring in portion of items. I was in Renton meeting up with my aunt and heard good things about this cafe. Upon walking in, it was very small and cluttered which I guess one could say adds character. The service though is some of the best I've ever received from a barista. Had the pleasure of being served by Emma who was so sweet and understanding of my dietary restrictions. She explained to me all the vegan options and told me the gf bread has eggs in it unfortunately, so I opted for a vegan panini. When my aunt ordered, she let her modify items too. They were out of spicy chorizo which was a shame as I was excited to try that, but there are many vegan options available including alt milk. The inside of the store was also humid despite the plug in fans running, so I was grateful they had an outside seating area on the side walk to catch the breeze. Parking was a bit hard to find as it's mainly street and only free for 2 hours, but they don't seem to enforce that harshly. It is by a street going to 405, so it gets quite loud with cars at time of outside. My aunt and I each got a panini and a drink. Vegan panini: The flavor on this was delicious! It has 3 different vegan cheeses, so the cheese pull was definitely there. I loved that it was grilled and had additional vegetables in the spread/garnish. Roast beef & cheddar panini: My aunt decided to add arugula to hers which helped balance the heaviness of this panini. The cheddar got substituted for provolone and paired well with the beef which was not dry and had good flavoring. Ice latte w/chaga & coconut milk: Tasted a bit too watery for my liking, but still did the job of keeping my energized throughout my day. Think I'll get this again, but with mocha or a syrup. Matcha iced tea: On par with what'd you expect out of powder w/ milk. Nothing spectacular. The paninis were definitely the highlight of our order even they were much smaller than expected. It's like a bite sized snack rather than a filling meal. I all thought some of the surcharges were interesting like an iced drink fee. Other than that though the service and variety of vegan options would make me come back though if I was ever in Renton again. read more

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Service: Terrible The staff was friendly but service was just awful. My friend and I ordered two paninis and two iced coffeees. No one was ahead of us. Two people came in after we ordered. About 20-30 minutes later, the two people who ordered after us came out with their food and coffees to go. We were still waiting on our order. The cafe was still slow at this point, so we were very confused why the people who ordered after us got their food before us and ours still hadn't come out. 40 minutes after we ordered we finally got our iced coffees. One hour after we ordered we finally got our sandwiches. The lady wrote down our order and still got my sandwich wrong, but I was not about to wait around for the right one. Food: Okay The sandwich was good enough. Small portions. My coconut milk iced latte was terrible. Cleanliness: Worrisome The cafe is overcrowded with stuff everywhere and it was at least 80 plus degrees inside. It felt very dirty. Their food service rating was 'Excellent', so they have that going at least. read more

Loved this place! The owner was so beyond friendly and easy to talk to. Instantly felt at home. And beyond that the food was delicious! My husband ordered the breakfast sandwich on croissant YUM! Crispy cheesy. I ordered the turkey and Swiss panini and a side of tomato soup. Both were 10/10. My sandwich was crispy soft cheesy. I could have eaten 5 it was so good. The soup was hot and tasty. All in all this place was great. Good food friendly people. Will come back on our next visit. read more

I know things happen, but to start out our experience at this cafe, we showed up an hour after this cafe was supposedly open, and the owner was just opening. We waited about 15 mins before being allowed in and could order. If I had known how dirty, and cluttered the space of this cafe was, I wouldn't have even waited as long as we did! Literally, there are fridges STUFFED to the brim with baked good from who knows how long, candy bars, milk, anything you can imagine! Also the owner is the only person who works there so it took about 25 mins for 3 coffees and an Italian soda. The toilet doesn't flush; so that made for an extremely awkward moment when the owner had to "wiggle" the handle after my friend used it. The only saving grace was that the owner was very kind and accommodating. She decided not to charge us for one of the drinks, due to making us wait. read more

Liberty Cafe - Cluttered Space - Cafes Near Me - Renton, Washington

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This quirky little downtown Renton spot was high on my south end bucket list when I visited on a recent weekday. I was craving some breakfast and needed to plug in my laptop for a few minutes, so this was the perfect place. Just walking through the door, I could tell this was a special place. It's full of history and stories, regular customers, kitschy decor, and tantalizing smells of tasty goodness emanating from the tiny kitchen. While I waited for my croissant panini-style breakfast sandwich, I got to talking to the delightful owner, Debbie. She felt like someone I could have sat and chatted with all day, and it was fun hearing the story of her business and its history. When my sandwich arrived, it hit the spot - full of melty cheese and morning tastiness, it was the perfect start to my day. Can't wait to head back and try some more of her baked goods (and a coffee next time too, for sure)! read more

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So I'm not super familiar with the good spots in Renton but when I searched for Cafes on Yelp and The Liberty Cafe popped up #1 I knew I had to stop by. Located right in downtown Renton, I arrived at this cute little cafe / coffee shop. After a small struggle with the front door (you have to really squeeze the handle) I arrived in this super cozy nostalgic little cafe / coffee bar. I was immediately greeted by Debbie the owner, she is very friendly, and she told me she had coffee, tea, soups, fresh paninis and breakfast food. Far more than I was expecting. I told her I was there for some tea and a lite lunch. After a brief discussion regarding my current dietary restrictions Debbie suggested a custom vegetarian panini with egg plant, sun dried tomatoes, cheese, spinach, and some sauce. It was delicious! (I went back two days later for the same thing) I added a Jasmin green tea and some tomato bisque soup. It was perfect. Debbie and I chatted for an hour and many people came in to say hi to her. She is very friendly and loves to talk about the world. She cafe is very small but it's cozy and just perfect for me. If you find yourself in downtown Renton and you're looking for a coffee, matcha, a tea, or a delicious sandwich give Liberty Cafe a try. And say hi to Debbie. read more

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This is such a charming, quirky, cozy, laid-back, truly local neighborhood spot. We came here for the first time this weekend and breakfast sandwiches and coffee were great, all made super fresh to order. In the short time we were there, there were a few regulars that stopped through that were known by name. The owner is such a lovely spirit and really makes you feel at home. read more

Amazing GLUTEN FREE breakfast bagel sandwiches!! Took great care for celiac customers! Great little place - strong soothing vibes.

I really wanted to love this place. When I came in, there were only a couple of people in line, ahead of me. I placed my order for a breakfast sandwich and a latte to go, and went outside and sat to wait. After about 20 minutes, I walked back inside to see how things were going, and caught attitude from an older woman, saying "We will bring it out when it's ready, but you know....whatever". So, I went back outside to wait. At roughly 30 minutes of waiting, they brought out my latte (which was only moderately warm) . At 40 minutes of waiting, I left without my sandwich. This (because I quit waiting for the sandwich) 12 oz drink cost me $15 and 40 minutes of my life. Never again....especially, with the attitude that I received. read more

I love this place for a few reasons: First: It is just like the old Seattle area Cafe's from the way back, a little gritty, cluttered, tons of character, coziness, and small town cafe feel.If you want a sparkly clean Starbucks, please go there, not here. You won't like it and neither will anyone else. Second: The owner is a wonderful human. She remembers you and knows your order. And she has been a Renton business owner for about a hundred years. Finally (and most important): Their coffee is the best you're going to find downtown Renton (sorry everyone else). You are not going to get bitter, burnt or over sweetened coffee here. You will get a delicious beverage (and food) made exactly the way you want it. read more

This place is fantastic! Lovely owner. One of the sweetest ladies I've met with such good energy, just what you'd want on a gloomy Sunday morning. She's a bit of a legend in this neighborhood - previously running JetCity Coffee for 20 years before now owning Liberty Cafe. Her chai has been the best I've had in Seattle/Renton area so far. I tried the egg, cheese, and sausage on a cheddar bagel & on a croissant. They were delicious!!! Her grilled pressed style is superb. Definitely recommend to anyone passing by downtown Renton area. Lovely shop, lovely owner, amazing meal....what else can I ask for on a Sunday morning. read more

Liberty Cafe - Sausage, Grilled Egg & Cheese Sandwich w/ Meat Chai - Cafes Near Me - Renton, Washington

Im sorry... I just couldn't not write a review. Although I wanted to like this place very very much. I think a quality place becomes more than just a good interaction with the owner. It's been years since I've been here but don't think I could return. It's clear this place needs some extreme TLC. I don't know if they typically have other employees but I can understand why people wouldn't be lining up to apply. Walking in as others have mentioned this place is a huge eye sore or clutter, messy fridges, kitchen and counter space. It's not just artsy and witty... it's extremely concerning to see how much food items, dishes, random junk is piled on top of one another in all areas.... Besides the non aesthetics, the wait time is ridiculous. We walked in with no one inside, no other orders. 2 coffees and 2 paninis cost us $39 with a 40+ min wait time with no one else for the first 15min of us waiting. Mind you, the paninis have no toppings besides meat, bread, cheese. The baguettes were small and nothing out of ordinary. Unfortunately eating my sandwich could only think of what the fridges looked like. She gave us 1 sandwich before the 2nd one was available... my partner finished his way before mine came out. We also ordered a pastry item that never came but decided we didn't want as we just couldn't wait any longer. The 5 star reviews confuse me. Possibly regulars? But, I just can't stand behind the lack of cleanliness, slow waits times and inconsistency.... Doesn't make for a 5 star establishment to ME. My opinion... read more

Walked 20 minutes to get to this place and they were closed. At 11am on a Thursday when online and even the door says they're open. No sign or anything as to why they're closed. read more

Liberty Cafe - Closed restaurant that's supposed to be open. - Cafes Near Me - Renton, Washington

What a great place for a light breakfast! Outside looking in, it does not look like a restaurant. The restaurant is cramp and may be die to limiting patrons dining inside. There are some tables outside in the front which we opt for. The scenery was nice and relaxing. The menu is small and simple. We had the strawberry black tea which was yummy. The bagel and cream cheese was perfectly toasted and spread. The sandwiches were so tasty. Caution: the wait was long but it's worth it! We will definitely come back here again when we're are j read more

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Deb is so nice for starters... on top of that so accommodating. Not to mention that was one of the best sandos I've ever had. The cafe itself is cute and whimsical and cozy... I went to Dubtown brewing down the block which doesn't serve food but welcomes outside food... took the sandwiches back and it was perfect. I was so tickled by Deb's hospitality and humanness. I really enjoyed this visit! Great paninis! read more

Nice spot and had my first italian soda. Service was friendly, great service, and drink tasted great and will definitely come back again. Highly recommend! read more

Liberty Cafe - Italian soda blackberry vanilla with whip cream - Cafes Near Me - Renton, Washington

The owner, Debbie, is lovely and thoughtful. I think the other reviews speak for themselves--if you're in the area, definitely give Liberty Cafe a try. read more

Great vibes and local feel! Very personable service and delicious food! Highly recommend their panini's with tons of options to choose from

Nice little cafe to relax at in downtown Renton. I haven't been in this area for a while and paid a visit downtown recently to go to a couple of breweries. I was hungry and saw that Liberty Cafe was quite close to where I was. I came in and pleased with the cozy atmosphere. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich which definitely turned out to be amazing! There are lots of coffee drink options and I went with my one of my usuals the Vanilla Latte which was very enjoyable as well. Definitely an enjoyable experience here. read more

Wow. This place rocks! Food are great and atmosphere is one of a kind. Id recommend this place in a heartbeat read more

I placed an order on Yelp and completed the payment for three types of food. When I picked up at the store, the owner said that some of the sandwiches were sold out. The merchant refused to refund the amount of the sold-out food on the grounds that they would not receive payment for the money until a week later. They also lied that the platform had already Call me. A week has passed and I haven't received any calls and any refund. read more

Blink and you might miss this little spot, but it's a gem. Don't see something on the menu? Ask. There's plenty of vegan options to be had with various plant-based milks for drinks and vegan cheese, vegan sausage and vegan chorizo for bagel sandwiches and paninis. Vegan cookies also available. Don't expect quick service but expect direct no nonsense service and delicious sustenance. read more

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I've been meaning to try this place out for a while and I finally found time to stop by. I don't often buy coffee when I go out just because I prefer the way I make it for myself at home, but this was the best latte I've had in...maybe forever! It was perfect. The employee also got creative hooked me up a tasty vegan sandwich. The atmosphere was great: it's cozy, with plenty to look at (art, books, antiques...),fun music in the background, and super friendly service. Couldn't have been a better experience! read more

This place is run by one very nice woman. The coffee is delightful. The food is totally fine, although the panini bread was pretty stale. The wait times... good lord. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and two paninis. It took 62 minutes. She had a to-go order ahead of me, but damn, if it's gonna take over an hour to bust out a couple sandwiches you gotta warn people. Not at all worth the wait. read more

Everyone should try Liberty Cafe at least once. It's a fun experience. The breakfast sandwich here is no joke. Best breakfast sandwich you're going to find in downtown Renton - I guarantee it! The owner is super nice and fun. I believe she is the only one working so your order will take a few minutes. read more

It pains me or write this but I HATE having someone's hair in my food , especially when it's the owners. I had a large silver wavy strand of hair I had to pull out of my mouth. The food and coffee were good. The atmosphere is way too cluttered and dirty for me as I prefer a clean clutter-free space especially when preparing food. I want to promote small business but it's hard when the place "feels" dirty and then I find hair in my food well, I won't be back. read more

Liberty Cafe - The hair I had to take out of my mouth - Cafes Near Me - Renton, Washington

Food: I ordered two panini's and a soup both tasted great but serving size on paninis are small for the price. The wait time is insane it took 45 min for our to go food. Service: it was fine the owner is nice Ambiance: ok I am sorry but this place is a mess. I honestly am not sure how it is ok to run a business out of here. If she cleaned it up would make the experience 100x more enjoyable! Wish her the best! read more

What a cute little humble coffee gem I found. My husband and I are from California, and today we ventured out away from Seattle and this by far is our favorite coffee in Washington. We had a jalapeño vegan panini and decaf drip coffee. I bought a bag of the coffee beans. read more

Liberty Cafe - Decaf coffee with coffee bean bag - Cafes Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Came here for a coffee date with a friend. I got their iced chai and she had a latte. Overall I was pretty unimpressed with the chai. It wasn't that spicy or flavorful. I did like that for the iced version, they had cold chair ready in the fridge, rather than making hot chai and then putting ice into it. Their signage is super confusing because there are signs dangling everywhere and a lot of them are very redundant so you're not sure where to look. They had some food items for sale, but nothing look appetizing. They do try to cater to special diets / dietary restrictions. The space was small, but cool, and I appreciate them trying to support local artists. The biggest thing that seemed weird was that it appears that they might not had have a bathroom? Which seemed strange for a coffee joint. read more

Not sure where the reviews are coming from... Place seems like a hoarders house, super long wait time, messy. People in front of us walked out after a super long wait. Undrinkable coffee. Hope they figure it out. read more

Came here for some morning food for our road trio. The ambiance is a quaint small cafe with 2 tables inside and outdoor seating. It gets busy so service can be a little slow at times but they are very friendly and the food is worth it. I got the caramel macchiato and told them to make it like Starbucks LOL, they did and it was way better than Starbucks. I also got the Mediterranean gluten free croissantini and a gluten free cookie , everything tasted great and very fresh. read more

One of my friends and I live about 40 minutes away from each other, so when we want to meet in the middle, this is our go-to coffee shop. We have been there 3-4 times in the last month, and this is definitely a 5-star spot. :-) The owner, Debbie, is delightful. She is warm, so welcoming, and has such a bubbly presence. She is always ready to recommend a drink or food item to you. They have plenty of dairy-free milk options and a couple of sugar-free syrups to choose from. I have tried the vanilla oat milk cold brew, hot almond milk latte with sugar-free vanilla, and the hot Chaga latte with almond milk (it also has mushroom powder in it??? Sounds weird, but you couldn't taste the mushrooms at all). All have been good. It's not the best coffee I've ever had, but it is consistent. I also tried one of their sandwiches with vegan sausage and prosciutto on an everything bagel. I didn't get cheese, but Debbie did offer dairy-free cheese for me (so that is an option!). The sandwich was warm, fresh, and very yummy. The muffins are great, too. I am a sucker for pistachio muffins and there are always a few up for grabs! This is such a great hidden gem caught in the middle of a ton of construction -- the location isn't ideal, but it's worth maneuvering your way through the mess to try it out. read more

This spot will not disappoint you. Everything that we ordered was sooo good! Only downside was the wait for the food took way longer than normal. read more

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I feel like in a sense, I do live off of this place and I still stand behind the 5-star review but I have dabbled a bit into the food now, so here is my updated review: 1. The sandwiches are just simply delicious made from simple ingredients. I've tried one with spicy chorizo and another that was a spin on a BLT except the lettuce is replaced by mixed greens and you'd think that is just highfalutin but that is not the case. 2. Coffee. There are a few places to get coffee on the block which I've sampled them all but this place takes the cake. 3. Cookies - I enjoy them. 4. NO SOUP IN SUMMER! I just wanted to say that and really, there is no soup here in the summer. 5. There are many options for those who are vegetarian, vegan and prefer gluten free. 6. I haven't done it but I do believe GrubHub is an option at times. Debbie, who owns and runs the place is the antithesis of the pretentious, too hip coffee shop and this place is very much the epitome of the friendly, neighborhood cafe that serves the palate and also the pocket of the local business many wish to have. read more