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Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop and Tea Room$$$$
Venice
The experts at Food & Wine and LA Weekly recommend this place
"❤️❤️ intelligentsia coffee, so was super excited to try spot."(15 Tips)
"The Angeleno off menu is the best iced coffee for a hot day"(11 Tips)
"Excellent pour over and latte coffees."(8 Tips)
"delicious cold brew, kind baristas and LA hipster madness."(17 Tips)
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Come for the totally pretentious coffee. Stay for the dogs and their celebrity owners as well as the handsome men and flouncy women folk.
Lines can be long, so make sure you bring a friend, a friendly smartphone, or turn around and start a conversation. I'll give you a topic to discuss: coffee.
Babak VZMarch 16, 2016Finally a good tasted coffee after a long time! They do it in it's best way! Ambience is great. Love that!
🤖December 18, 2019The best Chinese tea in LA. Properly prepared with gaiwan and patience, tastes excellent.
Tom CoatesFebruary 26, 2018The iced matcha latte and matcha croissant were very good. Nice place to hang out and think and work.- Tom CoatesFebruary 26, 2018The iced matcha latte and matcha croissant were very good. Nice place to hang out and think and work.
- Tom CoatesFebruary 26, 2018The iced matcha latte and matcha croissant were very good. Nice place to hang out and think and work.
KCRWMay 15, 2012Bring the gourmet-iest of gourmet coffees home with you by Stopping into Intelligentsia and picking up some organic Fair-Trade beans. Bring your KCRW Fringe Benefits Card to sweeten the deal!- Christophe JammetAugust 20, 2019Great chill spot, calm in the morning. They know their way around a pour over.
Arjan TimmermansAugust 9, 2014Long lines on the weekend, but if you enjoy that special, pour over brew it may well be worth the wait.
Aristotle DreherOctober 18, 2013A great place to wait in line to drop $5 on a cup of coffee, then show off your MacBook and various Apple products. Like right now, for instance - you're reading this tip on your iPhone! Go you!
Tugce Uluurgun SoykanAugust 8, 2019Almost always busy. Tried their cold brew, cant say the best in my life. Decoration is different but that’s all
SamaOctober 23, 2018I was expecting better decoration and seatings. The coffee was good and the staff were friendly ❤
Vanity Fair AgendaJanuary 30, 2012Perfectly roasted fair-trade coffee of all varieties: single-origin, espresso, blends, and decaf. Locations in Chicago, L.A., and New York City.
The iced chai is infinitely better than the hot version. If you're not feeling a hot drink, this is a solid option.- FatimaNovember 19, 2015❤️❤️ intelligentsia coffee, so was super excited to try spot. good, knowledgeable baristas! #favorite
Rowan WernhamMay 23, 2015Great place to buy a $7 coconut water and wash it down with an $8 pour over coffee.
Brittany SübersApril 9, 2018Great atmosphere and plenty of options... but don’t get the pastries. Those are not worth it.
CarlSeptember 22, 2018Best coffee spot I’ve found in LA so far, even if it is full of hipsters 😏 Outdoor seating
Saarim ZamanMarch 5, 2016Iced chai is pretty good too if you're not in the mood for a coffee but still find yourself there- barbie kAugust 12, 2023best coffee place to study - tons of place typically even when busy + good coffee & pastry.
Megan ElizabethJune 20, 2018The iced coffee was great. But then again, everything at Intelligentsia is great.
Stella TaliadorosSeptember 1, 2014Order a cappuccino it's the equivalent to a flat white. Free Internet and really good coffee:-)
David PittsSeptember 11, 2015Iced coffee is super good on a hot day, a few outdoor areas to sit and enjoy.
Katerina AnnaAugust 23, 2017Lovely coffee, if you get a drip you can easily share - it's enough for 2!
Brandon HillDecember 13, 2016The variety of the coffee is real awesome. We also liked the tables and atmosphere in this place. http://www.10best-datingsites.com/reviews/elite-singles
Don't listen to anyone who says LA has no place on the world coffee stage - this is seriously one of THE destination coffee shops right now. Intelli do it their own way, and it works brilliantly.- Get the Oat Milk Matcha Latte so so good. I just wish there were more seats in side.
Grab the hot chocolate with oat milk it’s delicious! Not so sweet and tender
Yonas H.September 30, 2018Come in through the rear alley entrance; there’s a lot less foot traffic that way.
Telegraph ManagerSeptember 24, 20132pm: Hit the beach, an hour’s Metro bus ride from Downtown to Abbott Kinney Boulevard, at the heart of Venice’s artistic, offbeat and chic scene. Refuel at Intelligentsia Coffee.
Pretty pretentious place for a what could be an awesome coffee joint. No doubt it's good coffee, e espresso was almost perfect! Come see what Melbourne has gotta offer for coffee!
cappuccino is top of the pops. scallion feta scone is another favorite.
Iced or hot, they probably make the best chai late in the state.
God, I love this place. It's like a bar, but for coffee. I wish my apartment smelled like this place. Heck, I wish the whole world smelled like this place. Ahhhhh, sweet ambrosia!
Great espresso and lots of comfortable seating inside or outside.
Leila Party Girl👑February 26, 2014The coffee beans are really strong here! Really gives you a kick to your morning or a mid-afternoon energy!
JoannaAugust 8, 2014The coffee is strong and the wifi is plentiful but make sure your laptop is fully charged bc there's no outlets 😓
If you like sweet ice coffee get the off the menu "Angeleno". 3 shots of espresso, milk, and simple syrup. So good.
Charley ToddAugust 14, 2015Good coffee, cool vibes, try a specialty drink and check out the mugs for sale
If you're going to stick around anyway, skip the long line and head to the slow bar in the bar. It's open 10AM to 5PM daily. Fascinating to watch some of the preparations.
Ronan McCoyApril 27, 2013Pretentious, hipstery (or just filled with hipster wannabees), pricey, slow internet. But awesome coffee and awesome space.
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Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Andalusia Ave.)
Venice, CA 90291
United States
Venice, CA 90291
United States
Coffees are fresh roasted daily in vintage German roasters. A selection of teas and gifts as well.
Open until 8:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 6:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Fri
- 6:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
(310) 399-1233
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
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"The milkshake. You have to try the milkshake. Made with a ton of tasty vanilla ice cream and 4 shots of espresso, it's pretty incredible."
Adrian Phillips - 8.5
"My breakfast here was wonderful and impressive! The foods and coffee were delicate and delicious. Besides, I greatly loved it. The ambiance was also quiet, fragrant, and comfortable."
Annette Griffin - 8.8
"Jacob Wonderbar is my fave - a dark, rich roast named for Philz CEO Jacob Jaber and recommended by Phil himself. If you're not up for the mint, the regular Ecstatic Iced Coffee is great + strong."
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