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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)
"delicious cold brew, kind baristas and LA hipster madness."(17 Tips)
"Excellent pour over and latte coffees."(8 Tips)
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Tom CoatesFebruary 26, 2018The iced matcha latte and matcha croissant were very good. Nice place to hang out and think and work.
Diana FeherMay 9, 2023Apart from the great vibe, love the avena latte and the almond croissant here very much.
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.
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 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
Ms HeleneAugust 24, 2017Almond capp 8 ounce $4.50. Industrial space with lots of seating filled by people on laptops
Their iced teas are fantastic. Give the Emerald Spring a shot. Corn flake cookies are also amazing.
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!
Russell LJuly 3, 2015The Americano is smooth and not sour. Friendly staff and lots of laptops running. The hipster design is a little over the top.
SamaOctober 23, 2018I was expecting better decoration and seatings. The coffee was good and the staff were friendly ❤
CarlSeptember 22, 2018Best coffee spot I’ve found in LA so far, even if it is full of hipsters 😏 Outdoor seating
- FatimaNovember 19, 2015❤️❤️ intelligentsia coffee, so was super excited to try spot. good, knowledgeable baristas! #favorite
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
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, 2019The best Chinese tea in LA. Properly prepared with gaiwan and patience, tastes excellent.
Great espresso and lots of comfortable seating inside or outside.
Come for the totally pretentious coffee. Stay for the dogs and their celebrity owners as well as the handsome men and flouncy women folk.- Christophe JammetAugust 20, 2019Great chill spot, calm in the morning. They know their way around a pour over.
- Get the Oat Milk Matcha Latte so so good. I just wish there were more seats in side.
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.
Katerina AnnaAugust 23, 2017Lovely coffee, if you get a drip you can easily share - it's enough for 2!
- barbie kAugust 12, 2023best coffee place to study - tons of place typically even when busy + good coffee & pastry.
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!
Alfredo AponteDecember 15, 2014I 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.
Alina SharokhinaAugust 19, 2016People watching, great coffee & matcha tea, nice place for working or recharge.
Arjan TimmermansAugust 9, 2014Long lines on the weekend, but if you enjoy that special, pour over brew it may well be worth the wait.
David PittsSeptember 11, 2015Iced coffee is super good on a hot day, a few outdoor areas to sit and enjoy.
Greg LoudonOctober 25, 2019Fantastic Single origin espressos. Mad barista skills and great latte art.
The iced chai is infinitely better than the hot version. If you're not feeling a hot drink, this is a solid option.
Megan ElizabethJune 20, 2018The iced coffee was great. But then again, everything at Intelligentsia is great.
Saarim ZamanMarch 5, 2016Iced chai is pretty good too if you're not in the mood for a coffee but still find yourself there
ascalixNovember 19, 2012Best coffee ever...I never had something like that before, even at the best coffee bars in Brazil or Italy.
cappuccino is top of the pops. scallion feta scone is another favorite.
Brittany SübersApril 9, 2018Great atmosphere and plenty of options... but don’t get the pastries. Those are not worth it.
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!
Grab the hot chocolate with oat milk it’s delicious! Not so sweet and tender
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.
Rowan WernhamMay 23, 2015Great place to buy a $7 coconut water and wash it down with an $8 pour over coffee.
Grab a cortado and lounge with a friend. No better way to spend a lazy afternoon.
Stella TaliadorosSeptember 1, 2014Order a cappuccino it's the equivalent to a flat white. Free Internet and really good coffee:-)
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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 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
(310) 399-1233
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Yes
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