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Intelligentsia Coffee
3123 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
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Single Origin Coffee
Debello
$16.00
sparkling lemonade with notes of peach, apricot, and honeydew melon make for a juicy mouthfeel. a zesty lime acidity leads into a smooth bing cherry and pomegranate finish.
Flecha Roja
$18.00
refreshing and juicy, this coffee brings cherry, pomegranate and summertime orangeade. the finish is long and pleasant with notes of brown sugar and chestnut.
Gichathaini
$27.00
zesty lime and tart cranberry are balanced by syrupy pineapple and kiwi sweetness. as the coffee cools, the winey body is complemented by pronounced floral notes.
Kangocho
$29.00
lemonade, pink grapefruit, and persimmon with a full and vibrant mouthfeel. the finish lingers with notes of lemongrass.
Karatina Peaberry
$23.00
the electric acidity of pineapple and guava hits the palate then cools into juicy notes of mango, white peach, and honeydew. the finish is floral with hints of marigold, rosehips, and honeysuckle.
La Maravilla
$15.00
juicy stone fruit is complemented by bright notes of lemon, clementine, and tropical punch. a full velvety body finishes smooth with dulce de leche and cocoa.
La Perla De Oaxaca
$18.00
a simply perfect, approachably sweet coffee, with notes of honeydew melon and balanced acids. this is a coffee everyone can enjoy from one of the most beautiful places on earth. this coffee starts off sweetly with red grape and caramel, ending in a long finish reminiscent of a fresh glazed-donut.
La Perlita
$20.00
cantaloupe, papaya, and apricot soothe the palate with a soft and silky mouthfeel. the finish is clean and crisp with notes of lime and orange zest.
Limu Union
$16.00
the juiciness of pineapple and kiwi glides into notes of black currant jam and chocolate covered cherries. the finish is tart and effervescent – reminiscent of a lime spritzer.
Los Delirios
$16.00
juicy peach and sweet lime open up into tangy notes of tamarind. layers of creamy caramel complement a dark chocolate finish.
Black Cat Espresso
Analog Espresso
$15.00
full-bodied and well-rounded, this blend produces consistently sweet and chocolaty espressos that are a joy for the barista to calibrate and integrate perfectly with milk.
Classic Espresso
$15.00
this syrupy and sweet espresso blend has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. it is a product of intensive lot selection and close, direct work with the farmers who produce its components. the black cat classic espresso’s hallmark is its supreme balance and wonderful sweetness.
Decaf Espresso
$17.00
decaffeinated by water process, this smooth espresso is sourced from a direct trade relationship and is comprised of coffee from a single brazilian estate farm in the são sebastião da grama valley in sul de minas gerais. the flavor of cocoa dominates the cup, with hints of sweet pipe tobacco, roasted walnut, and subtle dried fruit.
Fruit Bat Espresso
$16.00
fruit bat espresso, as its name suggests, smacks of tropical fruit flavors: guava, peach, pineapple, mango, and kiwi are but a few of the more distinct notes. the blend is anchored by a decadently syrupy body, lifted by a zesty mandarin orange-like acidity, and finishes cleanly with hints of gingerbread and lemongrass.
Organic Espresso
$15.00
pairing direct trade washed coffees from oaxaca, mexico and nueva segovia, niragagua, the organic black cat espresso offers a full-bodied mouthfeel with clean flavors of caramel, honeydew melon, and grape. sweetness is abundant, finishing with a resonating coating of dark chocolate and toasted almond.
Blends & Decaf Coffee
Decaf Espresso
$17.00
decaffeinated by water process, this smooth espresso is sourced from a direct trade relationship and is comprised of coffee from a single brazilian estate farm in the são sebastião da grama valley in sul de minas gerais. the flavor of cocoa dominates the cup, with hints of sweet pipe tobacco, roasted walnut, and subtle dried fruit.
El Diablo
$14.00
our flagship dark roast offers a different look at some of the coffees we have available each season. our roasting team tailors the roast to bring out dark baker's chocolate notes with a caramelized sweetness and softened acidity. lasting impressions of molasses and malted barley linger in the smoky finish.
El Gallo
$15.00
el gallo offers an enveloping velvety mouthfeel in perfect balance with the mild fruit-like acidity and warming hazelnut nuances. the finish brings cane sugar and a touch of floral.
Intelligentsia
$14.00
designed as a perfect introduction to our coffees, house blend brings balance without sacrificing character. cocoa, caramel and subtle fruit notes persist through the entire cup while a smooth, round mouthfeel brings dimension. an occasional sparkle of acidity peeks through as a sweet citrus fruit while the finish brings milk chocolate and toffee notes.
Otono
$16.00
a perfect companion for a crisp autumn afternoon. caramel apple, brown sugar and baking spice persist through a soft, juicy mouthfeel and a molasses-like finish.
Decaf Librarian's Blend
$17.00
the librarian's blend is named for that person who always told you to keep quiet when you were studying. this blend is representative of the soul of the librarian: steady, reassuring, and always there with that slight edge of eccentricity. it has a bold base with a bit of sparkle. here's to good reading.
Decaf Organic El Mago
$17.00
a satisfying cup that offers up sweet clementine orange and creamy vanilla notes with a good deal of milk chocolate.
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Friday:
6:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
7:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
Intelligentsia’s buying team cumulatively spends over 365 days each year at source. We do not just buy coffees; we actually develop them while working alongside our growers. Our coffees are unlike any others, and they are exclusive to Intelligentsia. We take insights, practices and expertise in preparation and processing garnered from our work around the globe and apply them to each of our Direct Trade coffees to make them the absolute best they can be. We also want the growers we work with to prosper so we guarantee a price that is paid directly to them, which is set far above international fair trade standards. By combining focused attention at source with cup-quality price incentives, we continuously expand economic opportunity and culinary possibility.
In our coffee bars you can expect to find this remarkable coffee in all of its forms: whole bean, various approaches to brewed, and carefully prepared as espresso. Our goal is that each of these is presented in an environment steeped in education and humility. We want great coffee to be revered, yet democratic, approachable and accessible. By illuminating what is possible with coffee, we hope to change forever how you think about it. And that would be something.