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Intelligentsia Coffee


#10 of 4,514 restaurants in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 85 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Café
  • 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612-2512
  • 312 253 0594

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2 of 5 stars
Chicago, Illinois
17 Dec 2009 New

It is amazing what coffee snobs work there. They look at you strange if you just order a "large coffee". Their coffee is OK at best. And if you order something to go, they never seem to have the stoppers to plug the drink hole on the top of the cup to keep the coffee from spilling all over you... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago, Illinois
2 Apr 2009

I stumbled onto this place while walking back to work from a lunch meeting, and I was instantly hooked. This has to be the best coffee I have ever had. The workers are kind of snobby, but its worth dealing with the attitudes to get a great latte. I suggest you buy a pound and press it yourself -- coffee... more

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3 of 5 stars
Jackson
25 Mar 2009

I love good coffee and after reading the reviews was very excited about experiencing Intelligentsia Coffee. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was a little disappointed. The coffee was good and the atmosphere was good, but it was simply another coffee shop. I don't know that I'd brave the crowds to go back. more

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5 of 5 stars
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21 Feb 2009

Best Coffee!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
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31 Jan 2009

Great cafe mocha and cupcakes. more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
28 Jan 2009
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and I love Intelligensia! Just go already - buy yourself a pound and experience a small cup for free. It's quality, not quantity. Lovely place to stop and have a moment. more

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5 of 5 stars
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23 Jan 2009

By far the best coffee in the city. more

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5 of 5 stars
Orlando, FL
29 Dec 2008
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I went here when I was on vacation. OMG, I think it was the best coffee i've ever had. In chicago there's a starbucks every 15 feet but you have to skip past them and head to intelligencia. Better prices, better coffee, better pasteries PERIOD. more

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5 of 5 stars
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15 Oct 2008

best coffee in CHICAGO more

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4 Sep 2008

Best in the Mid West more

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Intelligentsia Coffee Address

53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612-2512
Tel: 312 253 0594
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.