Intelligensia Coffee & Tea

(773) 348-8058

3123 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657 41.9384 -87.6442

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Neighborhoods: North Side, Lakeview

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Intelligensia Coffee & Tea

Intelligentsia Coffee

What People Are Saying About Intelligensia Coffee & Tea

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In Short – Intelligentsia is a soothing place: putty-colored walls, low-key music and random seating arrangements. People-watchers grab stools at the street-side ledge or outside, while students commune with their laptops at one of the big tables in back. The usual espresso drinks are available, plus fresh-brewed Intelligentsia coffee and more than a dozen kinds of tea, which comes in a small pot with an hourglass that tells you when it's done steeping.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/21/07

A MUST visit

by cboen

My friends and I found the place accidentally while we were walking around the neighborhood. The baristas were very knowledgeable. My favorite was an iced cappuccino with added homemade simple syrup. The place itself was very cozy and filled with locals. It felt like a home away from home. Grazie mille.

  • Pros: coffee
  • Cons: expensive sandwiches
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/30/06

Good coffee.

by nausea01

My cousin and I visited with my young daughter. We both agreed the coffee was good. The atmosphere is what one would expect with a good coffee house. Plenty of filled seating - a testament to the shop's success - but the big tables with six or seven chairs were being used by individuals. When we sat down at the opposite end of one of the large tables the person on the other end seemed put out as though he needed the entire table.

The staff was young and friendly, although the service was a bit overwhelming when five of them clustered around the cash register, each taking their turn asking "have you been helped" and "what can I get for you" even though I was only one of two standing in line.

I would not call Intelligentsia "kid friendly" as there are no changing tables in the restrooms and the crowd that was gathered the day we went seemed like mostly younger and older singles and couples sans children. It was hard not to feel like we were imposing on the other patrons who were busy surfing the web, reading, or doing crossword puzzles.

The coffee, along with the vibrant neighborhood, was worth the trip and I would recommend it to anyone who loves coffee and visting unique and out of the way coffee shops.

Peace.

  • Pros: Good coffee and atmosphere.
  • Cons: Service and table set up.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/26/06

Perfect cup of coffee!!!

by motcollins

perfect cup of coffee or coffee drink everytime!!!

every staff member takes special care and time to create a perfect beverage!!!

The Details on Intelligensia Coffee & Tea

The Extras:

Go to the back to buy coffee beans, of which Intelligentsia stocks more than 30 varieties from its Bucktown roastery.

Smoking Permitted:

No

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