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Intelligentsia

Expert Reviews of Intelligentsia

Citysearch | This casual coffee bar proves it's possible to be hip and homey at the same time.

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...
citysearch.com - expert review - 02/18/2005
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User Reviews of Intelligentsia

excellent espresso roast

Buy their whole bean Black Cat Blend for excellent espresso.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Best coffee roasted east of Portland

Intelly is awesome in about any regard you can think of - corp. ethics, roasting skills, barista training, coffeehouse environs, industry commitment to excellence, etc. We use their retail beans most of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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A MUST visit

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Good coffee.

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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Perfect cup of coffee!!!

perfect cup of coffee or coffee drink everytime!!! every staff member takes special care and time to create a perfect beverage!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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Best coffee definitely, best coffeeSHOP, debatable

If you're voting for best COFFEE as is the actual COFFEE (bean/roast/brewed product) it's no question, especially when it comes to straight 'spro, traditional cappas and cups of varietals. Metropolis might be...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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Great hang out.

super experience, class organization, I like hanging out for several hours at a time
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2005
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Simply the best.

It is one of the best coffee shop in the COUNTRY! We are lucky to have Intelligentsia here in Chicago.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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Wonderful Coffee

Wonderful coffee! We have never had better coffee, and the service was teriffic!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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Quality coffee and tea - and try the scones!

I love the coffee, and I can't help but notice that the folks there take great pains to keep it fresh and tasting great. They really are serious about quality control!! Obviously they apply this to other...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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Excellent Coffee

Recently was introduced to this coffee and truly impressed I am. If I resided in Chicago, I'd be there EVERYDAY. But, instead, I can order it as often as I like and have it delivered to my doorstep. Awesome...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2005
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Admirer from afar...

Intelligentsia rocks!! I stock up when I travel to Chicago, and have it shipped all the way out here to New Mexico the rest of the year - they are really that good. The in-store staff is knowledgeable, helpful...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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A "CUP OF EXCELLENCE"

NO ONE DOES COFFEE LIKE INTELLIGENTSIA, I'VE BEEN A FAN SINCE THEIR FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS. FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY. KENNY B. (FORMER LINCOLN PARK RESIDENT)
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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Used to be Great

It beats Starbuck's, but is that really that hard. I will never go back to Intelligentsia. Their attitude and high opinion of themselves has turned me off.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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Rage against other coffees!

When I drank this coffee, I knew I was home. Other coffees are, in essence, complete and utter java scams.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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eh.

I just don't get it. They serve intelligensia at many places in my neighborhood and it is not very good. however at the broadway location the coffee is ok.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Simply the best!

Intelligentsia is not only the best in Chicago. It is one of the best in the country. A few well known coffee shops in Seattle cant even top it. We, Chicagoans are lucky to have Intelligentsia in our city.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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A little Intelligensia goes a long way

and that is south, to Kentucky. when I fly to Chicago, it comes home with me, and when I cannot get there, they send me lots of great new selections. I also made sure that when a local coffee shop was opening...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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Real Coffee!

I've loved this place since they opened. Even when I moved away, I still mail order from here and get better coffee than what I can find in Manhattan.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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Definitely not the best in this city!

Oh, come on! Intelligencia is an OK coffee shop, but in no way the best! This is not fair for all the other amazing cafes in Chicago! I never have the urge to go to Intelligencia.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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What specialty coffee should be....

Many roasters claim they have the best beans, but when it comes down to it, the only place in Chicago where you can get really special coffee is Intelligentsia. During my 10 years in the coffee business I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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Move over Starbucks

I can imagine what the original Starbucks in Seattle started out like years ago. Great coffe house that truly appreciated the art of a great cup of coffee. It was served by employees that worked there because...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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User Review

If you're looking for the best coffee or espresso in the city, look no further. Intelligentsia has the best coffee around, not to mention amazing baristas. Head to Lakeview for a latte with art on it, or a cup...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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Excellent!

I mail order from NYC, nuff said. Black Cat Espresso Blend is fantastic. One of the few coffee shops to date when they roast your coffee on the package. I order 5 or 6 pounds at a time and freeze. Very prompt...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Best coffee!

Definitely some of the best coffee I've had, and it's quite possibly the best in Chicago. This is probably the reason it made USA Today's Top 10 Coffee Shops list. It's a pain to get to, and there's limited...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2004
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Best coffee anywhere

Getting my morning coffee here has spoiled me! I can hardly bear to drink the brews elsewhere. Try the Black Cat blend. Absolutely wonderful aroma and rick taste.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2004
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chicago's best coffee!

Intelligentsia is Chicago's homebrew coffee, and they make it wonderfully. They also have great seasonal drinks (like a refreshing iced fruit tea in summer), fine prices, and great service: where else do they...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2003
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