Liebre Cafe — Restaurant in New York

I called ahead 3 times because I wanted to know if they were out of a pastry I wanted before I walked all the way over there and each time no one answered the phone. Finally I decided I would just roll the dice on wasting my time because no one would answer. I got there and the owner was speaking in Portuguese to a table of people. I thought maybe they were having some sort of meeting and that’s why no one answered the phone. I waited. And waited. And waited. The owner did not excuse himself to wait on a customer because he was busy chatting with what I now realized were other customers. Finally another employee appeared after like 3 minutes of me awkwardly glancing around. I confirmed with this other employee that they were out of the pastry I wanted and I asked when they ran out and they said it was right before I arrived 😑 I asked if their phone doesn’t work (genuinely curious) but no, it works, they were just “really busy.” I doubt this review will make any difference as there are basically 2 coffee shops in sunset park to choose from— Yafa or Liebre. So they basically have a monopoly and therefore can do whatever they want because there is no competition.

Since I can’t find a place to reply, I’ll say here my apologies about the language confusion, and also I wouldn’t call grocery stores with moldy fruit that smell like cat urine and establishments offering burnt watery coffee “wonderful” diversity but I see your point. This is NYC, all 5 boroughs are diverse and it’s why I live here, so you don’t get a merit badge simply for diversity, diversity doesn’t trump cleanliness and quality. Bay Ridge is diverse but also cleaner and better quality. It just seems many of these places don’t take pride in their business the way you guys do. If you know any other places that have good coffee, I’d love to know them. Also having a long conversation with customers who have already been waited on while another customer waits at the counter has nothing to with long weekend lines. There was literally no one else there when I got there. I can appreciate a casual family atmosphere but when I have coffee with my family, I don’t pay for it. I see the review before mine also complained about...

This delightful family café is a true gem! I recently visited with my daughter, and we had an incredible experience. The arepas were exceptional, and the "cachitos" bread stuffed with Ham was absolutely delicious. The chai latte was the perfect complement to the cozy fall weather. With inviting outdoor seating and a charming book box offering selections for both adults and children, this place stands out. The service was top-notch; the owners took the time to serve the dishes and ensured that all guests felt content. You can also chop merch like T-shirts, coffee and small accessories. Joaquin was friendly, knowledgeable during my checkout, making our visit even more enjoyable.

This is definitely a spot worth revisiting! If you’re in the area, don’t miss out on this...

liebre café is one of my favorite spots in sunset park. the service is always lovely and warm, lots of yummy eats for snacking, and the coffee is delicious. I love getting a mocha as a treat and they always do a solid cappuccino. :) the avocado toast is always fresh if you want something more filling, but i also enjoy the apple cheddar scones and mochi cookies…and if they have cachitos, you MUST try one! the interior is cozy and great for working or reading and the outdoor seating is so nice especially on a warm sunny day with its beautiful view of the park. I also really appreciate the art they showcase (always a rotating exhibit!) and the pop-ups they have (arepas are my favorite!). thankful for this sweet...