World class coffee and eats in a stunning and unique space. Perfect location in the famous Monadnock building just south of the Calder Flamingo sculpture in Federal Square in Chicagos proud Loop! So thrilled they are open again! Keep that impressive building and businesses on the right track for recorvery. Its good for all of us. Hooray for Intelligentsia! Welcome back.

Good coffee and atmosphere. But bakery items served cold :/

Intelligentsia is always a must-stop coffee shop when passing through Chicago. First time at this location. Just as fine as other locations.

The espresso is quite good and they give you a small glass of sparkling water with it which is a very nice touch. I also have had some of their pastries which are very good, I would recommend the Espresso creme muffin, the old fashioned donuts are also very good. The mochas they make are more sweet and milky than I prefer but if thats your thing than youll definitely enjoy them. Intelligentsia is a great coffee shop worth going to and its in the Monadnock building which is a plus if you enjoy historic buildings.

Delicious coffee, amazingly friendly staff, would definitely come back!

Great coffee shop in the loop. Intelligentsia has some of the best coffee in Chicago. I like that there is always a wide variety of options, either blends or single origin. This shop is unique with the more classic style compared to other Chicago locations. Always impressed with the staff as well, super helpful and willing to answer detailed coffee questions, if you have any.

Great plce to have 3rd wave coffee. Also offering fresh beans from various countries.

Very good coffee and a small but nice selection of pastries and other goodies to go with

What a coffee!!! Lot better than Starbucks or Dunkin 😄

A step up from Starbucks to say the least. These guys have it down to a science; they’re so efficient, knowledgeable about their craft and products, and to top it off they have such a classy appearance to compound the overall look of the shop. One of the best coffees I have had, and that is no exaggeration.

I had a mocha here once and then five more times since last month..That speaks for itself .

Was in Chicago for a conference and went to Telli in the mornings for a coffee and pastry. I would recommend the ham and cheese pastry. I am a black coffee drinker and had the pour over they had on hand that day. Coffee as in other locations was good and the staff is friendly. I purchased beans both e the Peru and persephone blend. Can’t really recommend these beans. They aren’t bad per say but nothing special and was a bit disappointed when I started using these at home.

Amiable staff, good ambience, amazing latte art, but the latte tasted bland...

The donut was too sweet..but the coffee was okay and I enjoyed the atmosphere very much.

High end coffee shop with a clear high brow feel! Youll pay no less than four dollars for most coffee but the quality befits the Prime Minister! Also, their retail is beautifully designed for a true Chicago feel with a less tourism vibe.

Beat the rush and it feels good to be back in Chicago with an early morning Blackcat Latte. Great job guys on an earning Saturday morning

The staff werent very helpful. Hope they can be more friendly and more organized.

Good coffee. Nothing need to say more 🙂

One of my favorite things to do when I travel is check out that particular city’s coffee scene. Intelligentsia ranks up there with some of the best espresso I’ve had in the US. Definitely worth a visit (or 4, in the case of my trip to Chicago). Had a soy cappuccino and latte, as well as an oat cappuccino and latte. All were fantastic. Great vegan cookie, too!

Beautiful coffee experience! Yummy vegan cookies available 😃

Very friendly service, clean space in a gorgeous and historically important building, and great coffee, as always.

Excellent coffee and atmosphere. A bit too pricey for coffee

Coffee was really good and the people were friendly. Just limited seating and pretty expensive

Excellent waitstaff.

One of my favorite coffee shops. Try the Angeleno!

This place has obscenely priced coffee. The medium size is the size of a tall at Starbucks yet they charge twice as much as a venti. Overrated.

Avena Latte is interesting. They closed dine-in and only do take-out from window currently.

I was only here one time and for under an hour, but it was a good experience worthy of 5 stars. The coffee I had was very good, and my wife had a very good oat milk latte, both of which were reasonably priced. The vibe of the place was very cool - Clean bathrooms, nice staff, roomy interior, and the surrounding area is very cool too.

Chai latte is so creamy and delicious!

Tried this place today for the first time while visiting Chicago, and I must say this was the best espresso I’ve had. Very smooth and no harsh aftertaste. Perfection!

The ambiance was cozy and nice. Baristas were friendly and polite too. They recommended the best coffee I ever tasted.

Every time I go, the coffee and espresso are on par. One of the best in the city and well worth. I love to sit in when theres a table available but sometimes thats a hard bargain. This place will spoil any average coffee shop for you.

Nice coffee, good environment

Was once an employee. I admire their values implemented in the work place as well as their exceptional service and AAA grade coffees. Their extraction and roasting process is pure perfection. Same deal goes for their tea, top notch quality and the extraction process they use coincides with how they would traditionally from the region it is brought.... as a side note, I also recommend ordering the chai, hot or cold, ask for oat milk. you will not be disappointed.

By far the best coffee in Chicago. Great fast service.

Amazing coffee shop. I love the way they make a leaf into the coffee. Thats just the visual aspect - but as far as taste .... simply phenomenal. I like strong coffee.... and they make strong coffee! Its perfectly frothy and is so aromatic. The cookies and baked goods are to die for! I love the location of the coffee shop!

Intelligentsia consistently produces the best coffee. The baristas are skilled and have excellent customer service skills. Despite the excellent product, their baristas dont have the snooty affect often found at specialty cafes.

Very friendly staff, very approachable and helpful for newcomers to the full line of espresso based coffee drinks (delicious, by the way). Plenty of space to sit and enjoy your ceramic cup of coffee that they made just for you, or take it to go in a paper cup. Between Intelligentsia and Rom (Franklin & Monroe) this is what a top notch coffee experience should be. So walk passed Starbucks (with their Starbucks terms and slightly burnt coffee beans) and treat yourself to a the real deal.

Intelligentsia is a local favorite in Chicago, and has been listed in national publications as one of the best coffee spots in America.The interior is nice, and seems as though the design is catered to the business casual crowd. It feels like the coffee shops that you would find in the 1920s inside (although, full disclosure, I wasnt around in the 1920s to verify this comment).The staff is very friendly and very quick with your coffee. The mocha and cappuccino are both good bets, although I wouldnt go so far as to say that the coffee is mind blowing. Its good coffee, to be sure, but not so much so that I make a point to go here for my coffee.All in all, its definitely worth checking out Intelligentsia, as they have good coffee and a good atmosphere.

Oat milk Latte hit the spot!

Friendly staff, great coffee, good barista work, and delicious snacks. Sometimes I think it helps to have some background knowledge to order and discuss the coffee with the staff, but most are really friendly and helpful in choosing the right bean.

The most flavorful coffee Ive ever had. The shop reminds me of some quasi-60s joint with hipsters serving unbelievably tasty drink. Excellent and full of wonderful flavors.

I had a chocolate croissant, and it was honestly worth the $5! So buttery and rich, a perfect breakfast pastry. I’m not a fan of intelligentsia coffee personally as they’re too fruity for my darker palate BUT I would return to this location for the food items and to try other baked goods. They have parfaits and such as well

Everything one could expect out of a coffee shop. During my first time at this particular shop, I ordered an espresso, which was served with club soda. The distinct taste of fresh Intelligentsia coffee comes through with every sip. The club soda was great for cleaning the palate. The espresso, coupled with the atmosphere of a classic coffee shop and professional staff made Intelligentsia a great experience, as expected.

Very good coffee made by baristas that take the time to make it properly. The espresso drinks are very good and they offer a lot of options for pour over and other coffees.Really nice to see a place that puts the effort in to make a good cup of coffee. The only complaint I have is that the coffee is more of a dark roast and I prefer a smoother medium roast, but thats truly a subjective opinion. This is a much better option then many big box coffee shops.

If youre having a bad day, in the mood for quality, or just want a taste of what Chicago has to offer definitely give this place a stop. The food is great, ther presentation is wonderful, and the service is a treat. Not a coffee fan? They make amazing hot chocolate and tea as well!!

Intelligentsia is a Chicago treasure and one of the best coffee locations in town. Service here is always very friendly and efficient and this location. The coffee is consistently excellent. The new remodel looks great too.

Love this place and both their high quality, perfectly roasted and absolutely delicious coffee, as well as the friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Very cute coffee and shop. This place was actually the first place I ever had designs in my coffee and had a chance to taste what fresh coffee actually is supposed to be like. It is still one of the most memorable experiences Ive had and I would highly recommend.

Fantastic oat milk cappuccino. My buddy got the Snow Peak Green Tea, which was also delicious and exactly the right strength. Staff was super friendly, to boot!!

I have ordered this for lunch multiple times and have always been happy with the sandwiches. I also like that they have sodas from other countries which I do enjoy sometimes.

Great ambiance, great coffee, and the staffs are very friendly.

Renowned for their spectacular coffee, Intelligentsia is always money well-spent, as evidenced by the constant influx of coffee lovers ranging from CEO types to artists and young professionals. This is what coffee is supposed to be, and it consistently attracts a more refined crowd than the usual hipsters that dominate the scene. Dont let that intimidate you! The baristas are amazing and friendly, the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming, and the beans and pastries always fresh. Word of warning - you will never want to go back to cheaper and more ubiquitous chains.

I love this place but as of today I am priced out of spending time here. $5 for a macchiato that used to be 2.50, and $4.50 for a small drip coffee. Thats not pourover. Thats before tip and tax. If you want a slightly cheaper place with more power outlets and equal ambiance, walk a couple blocks north to Two Zero Three.

I love their coffee. Is worth the wait.

Best Capuchino

Had a hot latte. Super good on a cold day. The coffee shop was a bit small if staying but I took mine to go.

The cold brew was alright. Skimpy. It was all foam at the top and once it settled there was maybe half a cup of coffee. Not good enough to be that expensive. Starbucks’ cold brew is stronger

Great place very committed to good coffee and a friendly service. I always go here when I am in town for my coffee. Nice donuts too!

Still the best coffee in the city. I dont know what they do to the coffee and milk to create such great cappuccinos, but they are indeed magical. Seating can be limited but usually turns over fairly quickly.

Wonderful coffee shop! They know what theyre doing here! I ordered a cappuccino and the balance was spot on! Thanks for a great start to my morning!

Nice little coffee shop in downtown that has a classic feel to it. I ordered an Americano for there and to go (for a friend) and it tasted great! Its one of those coffee shops you go to when you want to get away from the regular chains like Dunkin or Starbucks.

Still the best coffee in the city. I dont know what they do to the coffee and milk to create such great cappuccinos, but they are indeed magical. Seating can be limited but usually turns over fairly quickly.

I feel like Ive stepped in The Untouchables when I come to this location. Located in the historic Monadnock Building, this outlet is the largest in the Loop but the increased traffic doesnt affect the coffee quality. Spend the extra time to enjoy a handcrafted beverage while overlooking Chicagos financial district.

I love the atmosphere at intelligentsia coffee. Very classy and sophisticated. Had a latte here, texture was great. Snacks looked pretty good too. Overall, really enjoyed it.

There is a reason that coffee shops and restaurants in Chicago proudly display Intelligentsia coffee in their windows- it is the best. They also make the absolute best matcha latte in town.

Incredible cup of coffee that is worth going out of the way to get. Superior to Starbucks individually brewed portions make this a true treat for the coffee snob in all of us. Great baked goods not a ton of space in this particular location but still worth the stop I wish intelligentsia was in more locations.

One of the better coffee shops around in the area. The dessert selection still needs to improve.

This is my favorite coffee in Chicago. It is more expensive than Starbucks but always a nice treat when I decide to stop in. The Baristas who work here are always friendly and professional. They do an amazing job to get caffeine in our veins.

Intelligentsia deserves its renown. I was introduced to their coffee/espresso when I worked at a coffee shop that served it when I was in high school. Since then, I have made a point of getting some from the source whenever I go home for Christmas. I like their espresso best, and it really is better when you get it at Intelligentsia because the baristas are experts. Every espresso shot is pulled perfectly, and they nail the latte art. If you like espresso, be sure to try Intelligentsia!

Best espresso bar in downtown Chicago. Light filled classic appearance inside and out, in a historic building (that’s slowly sinking). Pour overs and teas available. Local baked good selection. Order ideas: Cortado (Gibraltar), Iced Matcha Lattes or whatever they have on drip. Unless you have time for a brew to order.

My favorite location of this coffee shop. Great coffee, great service, great cafe, not to busy. Take a moment and explore the building. Amazing representation of the architecture that made Chicago an international architectural icon.

Superb Place!!! Amazing Food and excellent varieties in pastries and coffees.The pastries, buns, etc. are self serve allowing you to peruse all the options under no pressure which is good because there are a lot of options and you will probably want to try them all.

Excellent espresso. probably a zoo on weekdays but on a saturday this was a super chill vibe. would drink more coffee here

This is a really excellent coffee bar. Very good coffee (and lots of coffee making accessories if you want to do it at home), really friendly and knowledgable staff, and some excellent pastries. It is a high-end coffee bar, so a croissant and latte will run you $8+ but definitely worth it as a treat from time to time.

Do not leave if its busy, it is worth it. next time ill be back with my relatives. prices that are reasonable. like a restaurant in washington i liked.

I love intelligentsias coffee, but I was told not to go to the location on Jackson. I went inside anyway. The staff was super nice, but my coffee wasnt that fresh

Bad @$$ coffee. Nice staff. Cool location. Will be back next time we visit.

Downtown Chicago has a ton of coffee shops but this one has the best tasting coffee. Ive tried their pourover, thier latte and macchiato and have never been disappointed. I hate to ruin a great review but my weekly coffee trip runs me over $30 (w/tip) so its become my special treat coffee. I do love having my coffee in the shop but seats are hard to come by. I guess this speaks to the popularity of this brand.

Great service, great prices, great coffee! The shop was a bit busy because it is in the heart of downtown but they still got my coffee out quick!

I was in Chicago for three day, and I was here twice. I stopped in because of the photos I saw on Yelp, and wow am I glad I did. The decor is amazing, but greatly overshadowed by the amazing drinks! I had a latte and I liked it a latte. Bad caffeine jokes aside, next time I am in the Windy City, I will make it a point to head back here!

Best cup of coffee in America. Grab a vanilla latte, you wont be disappointed. This location is a little quieter and has more room to study/work than the Randolph St Intelligentsia.

A little pricey. But I chose this over Dunkin’ Donuts for a reason... coffee snobs will love it!

Beautiful early skyscraper with loads of ornate wrought iron detailing inside. The stairways and mailboxes are particularly appealing.

Great espresso, I had time for only tasting a coffee and a cupcake, both were wonderful in taste, I was looking for the best coffee in Chicago (I’m a coffee lover) and I’m sure the choice was right. It was a little slow on the line to order, but I think it’s because the baristas put all their attention to every order

I remember driving from Ohio State all the way up for Lollapalooza. Just happened to park in structure next door and stopped here before going to the museum. It was a life changing experience. Best coffee I had ever had In my my life. Something akin to remembering where you were when Kennedy died or the Challenger exploded. The ambiance of the place and the cappuccino left a mark. I had already been all over Europe to the famous coffeehouses throughout. This place got to me, just like Cafe Yaucono in Puerto Rico is a taste like no other. Now some 20 years later I’m in LA, intelligentsia is all over and even in the high-end supermarkets. To this day the taste is unique and delicious af.

Tucked in a beautifully preserved Chicago office building, this coffee bar vibes with Italian-style decor and accessories. A well made cappuccino is hard to find, so finding it in a conversational atmosphere is worth the visit.

Had the americano here. Delicious. The building itself is beautiful on the outside and the inside was wonderful as well. Nice place to stop off and get coffee while discovering Chicagos wonderful architecture.

Fantastic coffee!

I say Chicagos trademark for espresso makers. Baristas are professional, and they take their job seriously. Less crowded than Randolph (Millennium Park) location.

Was in town for work and needed coffe! Great local choice.

I am very disappointed that intelligentsia charges such high prices for coffee delivery charges. The coffee bean prices are fairly dear and to add an extra $13.00 for a 5 day shipping is a bit extreme. I would think a coffee roaster would pride themselves on getting the coffee to you within 3 days of roasting an not charge exorbitant prices for it.I am comparing this to Cimarron coffee roasters who I have ordered from and for only $5.00 extra shipping on top of he coffee price you get the roasted coffee within 2 days of roasting.

By far the best coffee Ive had! Ive noticed all of the intelligentsia coffee stores all really take time into brewing their coffee which makes it really nice. This place beats Starbucks x100.

I am changing my review. I really love a good cup of coffee. Not a regular cup of joe; something that needs to be doctored up to ensure that it can be enjoyed on the go or by individuals with a lessor palate. I am taking a cup of coffee where the flavor is everything and the bean is showcased in all its true splendor. This is what you will find at Intelligentsia. I love the Mocha because it is rich yet not sickening sweet, which has a tendency to mask the unique flavors of the chocolate and coffee. I also love the different coffee varieties they bring to the country that you would not normally find at your local Beanary or Grocer. If you appreciate coffee for more then just its caffeine, this is the place for you.PS, the staff is very knowledgeable so test their skills, it will make you a better customer in the end.

Cool, fun, trendy and down right awesome. Staff are very kind and genuine. Delicious latte and yummy fresh morning role with orange zest.

I never thought that Id see some SoCal coffee in Chicago, but Intelligentsia has proved me wrong. As one of my favorite coffee shops in LA, having the ability to come here and grab a cup in Chicago is something to die for. Intelligentsia is not your typical coffee shop. Unlike Starbucks, the coffee here actually tastes good, and the baristas know what theyre doing. Theres a neat hipster feel to each Intelligentsia location, which gives it that character that Ive come to love.If you love having a regular cup of coffee, and not those sugary drinks that youd find at Starbucks, then youve come to the right place. They make each cup of coffee to order, and whatever blend you decide to go with has a whole lot of flavor. For those who prefer an espresso drink, their cappuccino is something to rave about. Its nice and creamy, and when mixed in with those espresso shots, creates a coffee bliss.It is kind of unfortunate that they close at 6pm because I wouldnt mind a cup or two after work, but on the bright side, you can just buy a bag of beans and make a cup yourself at home. The staff here is friendly, service is fast, and there are plenty of tables and chairs for you to hang out at.

Intelligentsia = good coffee. Need I say more? Definitely come to this location and not any of the others, as this one serves the best coffee and has the best interior.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of my favorite coffees on the planet. This little shop makes a great place to get my fix, but Im disappointed that they arent open on Sundays!

A very good coffee experience. Our cappacinos and bakery goods were top notch

If you have any level of appreciation for coffee, this place is in the upper echelon no matter what your caffeine persuasion is. DO NOT MISS coming here.