Intelligentsia

Intelligentsia is a coffee shop in Chicago, Illinois. It is listed at 53 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, which places it among the local businesses of Chicago that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as coffee store, espresso bar, tea house, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Chicago, coffee shops cluster around downtown offices, college campuses and the main commercial streets of residential neighborhoods, and the independents usually close by mid-afternoon while chains stay open into the evening. Across Illinois, drive-thru coffee stands and kiosks fill the gap in suburbs and along highways, and roasters often sell bags and brewing gear at the counter. Check the listing for hours, whether the cafe takes mobile orders, and its Google rating and recent reviews; parking is easiest at suburban locations, while downtown shops rely on street meters or nearby garages. Loyalty programs are common and worth joining if you are a regular.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. The most common schedule is 6:30 am–7 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (312) 920-9332. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is intelligentsia.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 2,156 reviews, which is a strong result for a coffee shop in Chicago and suggests consistent service.

Chicago is in Illinois, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Getting around Chicago is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Illinois's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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