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Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

Coffee Shop and Tea Room$$$$
Venice
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    Fatima
    "❤️❤️ intelligentsia coffee, so was super excited to try spot."(15 Tips)
    Stephen M.
    "The Angeleno off menu is the best iced coffee for a hot day"(11 Tips)
    Tanya V.
    "Excellent pour over and latte coffees."(8 Tips)
    cami j.
    "delicious cold brew, kind baristas and LA hipster madness."(17 Tips)
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  • Tom C.heart icon on user image
    Tom CoatesFebruary 26, 2018
    The iced matcha latte and matcha croissant were very good. Nice place to hang out and think and work.
  • Diana F.heart icon on user image
    Diana FeherMay 9, 2023
    Apart from the great vibe, love the avena latte and the almond croissant here very much.
  • Phillip W.
    Phillip WoodAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The year-round Black cat espresso, despite the revolving door of seasonal coffees, will always do you good. Before 10a, the soundtrack skews Motown & soul.
  • Nicole S.
    Nicole StarkApril 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best coffee I've had in LA, hands down. Yeah, it's pricey, but the atmosphere is cool and unique and the baristas are awesome. And they use Strauss milk!!
  • Brandon H.
    Brandon HillDecember 13, 2016
    The 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
  • Russell L.heart icon on user image
    Russell LJuly 3, 2015
    The Americano is smooth and not sour. Friendly staff and lots of laptops running. The hipster design is a little over the top.
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneAugust 24, 2017
    Almond capp 8 ounce $4.50. Industrial space with lots of seating filled by people on laptops
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John CassilloMay 9, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Their iced teas are fantastic. Give the Emerald Spring a shot. Corn flake cookies are also amazing.
  • Leila P.heart icon on user image
    Leila Party Girl👑February 26, 2014
    The coffee beans are really strong here! Really gives you a kick to your morning or a mid-afternoon energy!
  • Janos B.heart icon on user image
    Janos BakoDecember 29, 2019
    Best ever coffee and amazing pastries. Truly magnificent!
  • cami j.heart icon on user image
    cami j.June 22, 2016
    delicious cold brew, kind baristas and LA hipster madness. love it.
  • Carlheart icon on user image
    CarlSeptember 22, 2018
    Best coffee spot I’ve found in LA so far, even if it is full of hipsters 😏 Outdoor seating
  • Tim B.heart icon on user image
    Tim BushJuly 25, 2017
    Cool coffee spot in Venice. Great wifi and treats.
  • Fatima
    FatimaNovember 19, 2015
    ❤️❤️ intelligentsia coffee, so was super excited to try spot. good, knowledgeable baristas! #favorite
  • Samaheart icon on user image
    SamaOctober 23, 2018
    I was expecting better decoration and seatings. The coffee was good and the staff were friendly
  • Tugce U.
    Tugce Uluurgun SoykanAugust 8, 2019
    Almost always busy. Tried their cold brew, cant say the best in my life. Decoration is different but that’s all
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris StrimbuAugust 17, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    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.
  • 🤖
    🤖December 18, 2019
    The best Chinese tea in LA. Properly prepared with gaiwan and patience, tastes excellent.
  • Gavin S.heart icon on user image
    Gavin SchulzMay 6, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great espresso and lots of comfortable seating inside or outside.
  • Zachary Adam C.heart icon on user image
    Zachary Adam CohenMay 26, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Come for the totally pretentious coffee. Stay for the dogs and their celebrity owners as well as the handsome men and flouncy women folk.
  • Stina P.
    Stina P.October 19, 2016
    amazing place to sit outside or inside and catch up with a friend
  • D N.heart icon on user image
    D NiceNovember 27, 2014
    Damn these cats are slow on their game. But that almond milk cap is #legit
  • Vanity Fair Agenda
    Vanity Fair AgendaJanuary 30, 2012
    Perfectly roasted fair-trade coffee of all varieties: single-origin, espresso, blends, and decaf. Locations in Chicago, L.A., and New York City.
  • Jojo R.heart icon on user image
    Jojo R.December 14, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    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!
  • Christophe J.
    Christophe JammetAugust 20, 2019
    Great chill spot, calm in the morning. They know their way around a pour over.
  • Lee S.heart icon on user image
    Lee SimpsonMay 16, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the Oat Milk Matcha Latte so so good. I just wish there were more seats in side.
  • Lane P.heart icon on user image
    Lane PelovskyFebruary 28, 2017
    Really cool spot, very high quality drinks!
  • Alfredo A.heart icon on user image
    Alfredo AponteDecember 15, 2014
    I don't doubt their passion, but I do feel they're losing their touch. The espresso has been inconsistent and often more bitter then usual. It's time to move on, been good while it lasted.
  • Mathias B.heart icon on user image
    Mathias BeckerAugust 10, 2013
    Best coffee I had while being in LA! Super tasty! Nice location!
  • Katerina A.heart icon on user image
    Katerina AnnaAugust 23, 2017
    Lovely coffee, if you get a drip you can easily share - it's enough for 2!
  • barbie k.
    barbie kAugust 12, 2023
    best coffee place to study - tons of place typically even when busy + good coffee & pastry.
  • Alina S.heart icon on user image
    Alina SharokhinaAugust 19, 2016
    People watching, great coffee & matcha tea, nice place for working or recharge.
  • Arjan T.
    Arjan TimmermansAugust 9, 2014
    Long lines on the weekend, but if you enjoy that special, pour over brew it may well be worth the wait.
  • David P.heart icon on user image
    David PittsSeptember 11, 2015
    Iced coffee is super good on a hot day, a few outdoor areas to sit and enjoy.
  • Greg L.heart icon on user image
    Greg LoudonOctober 25, 2019
    Fantastic Single origin espressos. Mad barista skills and great latte art.
  • H. C.heart icon on user image
    H. Colbert (@hrsch)September 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The iced chai is infinitely better than the hot version. If you're not feeling a hot drink, this is a solid option.
  • Mohammad A.heart icon on user image
    Mohammad AlMoqhemFebruary 28, 2018
    Chicagoan coffeehouse in Venice Beach
  • Sergey S.heart icon on user image
    Sergey SmirnovMay 13, 2017
    Great coffee, awesome interior.
  • Megan E.heart icon on user image
    Megan ElizabethJune 20, 2018
    The iced coffee was great. But then again, everything at Intelligentsia is great.
  • Brittany S.heart icon on user image
    Brittany SübersApril 9, 2018
    Great atmosphere and plenty of options... but don’t get the pastries. Those are not worth it.
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanMarch 5, 2016
    Iced chai is pretty good too if you're not in the mood for a coffee but still find yourself there
  • Anneke J.
    Anneke JongFebruary 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    cappuccino is top of the pops. scallion feta scone is another favorite.
  • ascalix
    ascalixNovember 19, 2012
    Best coffee ever...I never had something like that before, even at the best coffee bars in Brazil or Italy.
  • Damon G.heart icon on user image
    Damon GarrettJuly 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
  • punzy
    punzySeptember 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    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!
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew ChoiJanuary 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Grab a cortado and lounge with a friend. No better way to spend a lazy afternoon.
  • Kayla J.heart icon on user image
    Kayla JohnsonApril 20, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing, but expect a line especially on weekends.
  • Julia
    JuliaNovember 5, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Grab the hot chocolate with oat milk it’s delicious! Not so sweet and tender
  • Rowan W.heart icon on user image
    Rowan WernhamMay 23, 2015
    Great place to buy a $7 coconut water and wash it down with an $8 pour over coffee.
  • Stella T.
    Stella TaliadorosSeptember 1, 2014
    Order a cappuccino it's the equivalent to a flat white. Free Internet and really good coffee:-)
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