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Intelligentsia Coffee
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
The Loop, Chicago
The experts at Time Out Chicago and Chicago Tribune recommend this place
"Best coffee in the city at Intelligentsia."(8 Tips)
"Much larger space with more seats than the one on Randolph"(4 Tips)
"Quite possibly the best espresso in the country!"(29 Tips)
"Known as the Monadnock location."(3 Tips)
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- Aaron CruzJune 19, 2016Spent some time in this Intelligentsia in The Loop which gives off the feel of an Italian Espresso Bar. Great coffee and knowledgeable baristas of course. Known as the Monadnock location.
Cem HamamiMay 27, 2016good coffeeshop with a casual setting, friendly baristas. tell them you'll take a picture and they'll do their best for the latte art :)
- Aaron CruzJuly 24, 2013Spent some time in this Intelligentsia which gives off the feel of an Italian Espresso Bar. Great coffee of course and the baristas are very nice and knowledgeable. Known as the Monadnock location.
Jenna TenpennyOctober 21, 2018This coffee shop is nestled in the base of a building just a couple of blocks off Michigan Avenue. Take a break from the cold and grab a cappuccino!
Scott KleinbergDecember 17, 2015I love any intelligentsia location and while this one is a bit small and can have some pretty long lines, it's much less packed than the other Loop location on Randolph.
Ross GuthrieJanuary 4, 2013Starbucks this is not, but that is why it is great. Drinks are carefully made. The cappachinos are ever so nice with a beautiful design in the foam.
John MorganMarch 15, 2017The pourovers are always good if you have the time. Engage the barista! Ask them about Intelligentsia and coffee!
Zaida DelunaJune 21, 2019The Chai latte is one of the best I tasted in Chicago, if you want some different to coffee, this is the choice.
Leach E. E.August 5, 2016Great coffee. But noisy: marble and hard furnishings make it acoustically less pleasant than the far quieter branch on E Randolph.
Chicago TribuneJune 22, 2015Get your quality caffeine fix at this Intelligentsia outpost, which opens at 6 a.m. in the Loop's historic Monadnock Building. Read more
Easily some of the best coffee you'll find in Chicago. Period. Great selection if their own roasts as well, all with recent roast dates!
Catherine PunktFebruary 25, 2015Try the Sencha - it's different to the normal green tea you can find around here.
Tirdad KiamaneshMarch 9, 2016It is a great place , nice ambiance with a great cafe. It is a little pricy
If getting my meticulously poured traditional cappuccino from a charming barista in a bowtie is wrong, then I don't want to be right.
Chris S.June 24, 2013Awesome! You have to stop by! If you like coffee, good coffee, come here! $4 a latte and free Wifi!!- Christopher RossOctober 8, 2011Wow. Intelligentsia is the Maybach to Starbuck's Cadillac. Go for the individual drip.They don't have wifi, but you may be able to get the signal from Union League Club next door.
Elena2020July 29, 2014Totally deserves its fame! Super cappuccino and espresso! I am an Italian and I know a couple of things about good coffee ;-)
- Scott KleinbergJuly 4, 2013This location is now open on weekends, and isn't usually nearly as crowded as the Millennium Park location.
Jef WegNovember 1, 2014Cool coffee shop. Pretty busy, if you like the nutty sweeter coffees you'll like this
Elina YufaFebruary 8, 2014So hipster. Awesome place to get coffee. Get the hot chocolate! Beautiful.
Ordering can be tricky for first-timers. No matter what you're getting, place your order with the barista to the right, behind the espresso machine, then move left to the cashier.
take your time... it's not that long... make a drip coffee and sing a song. in your head, not out loud.- Joshua SurkoskyNovember 8, 2010Quite possibly the best espresso in the country! My barista pulled a test shot, tasted it, made adjustments, and pulled mine. Amazing!
My go to place for a real cup of coffee in the loop.
Time Out ChicagoFebruary 15, 2011Thought you’d want to know: Intelligentsia has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more
Bri JordanMay 22, 2015Hey Intelligentsia Coffee, you should join Freebie! It’s pretty rad and the benefits are great for both you and me. Check it out!
I just found out that they have hot chocolate! It's not on the menu for some reason but it should be.
Ozge YJanuary 3, 2015I guess this is the only independent coffee shop that you can find in the Loop.
Cate C.January 12, 2011Amazing coffee, definitely worth the money to pick up a bag of beans while you're here.
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Intelligentsia Coffee
53 W Jackson Blvd (at S Dearborn St)
Chicago, IL 60604
United States
Chicago, IL 60604
United States
Closed until 6:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
(312) 253-0594
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
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