Intelligentsia Coffee Menu (Update 2025)

Intelligentsia Coffee, a renowned coffee roaster since 1995, offers a diverse menu that caters to coffee aficionados. Notable selections include the Avena Latte, with a unique blend of ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, orange peel, and cayenne, providing a bold yet balanced flavor profile. The cozy ambiance and fast service make it a perfect spot for a quick coffee fix or a leisurely work session. Additionally, their commitment to quality and meticulous roasting practices ensure a top-notch coffee experience. With locations in major cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, Intelligentsia Coffee stands out as a must-visit destination for those seeking exceptional coffee. Make sure to try their signature drinks like the Avena Latte and experience the perfect blend of flavors in every sip.

BrewBrew

Daily Batch Brew

Rotating daily option of our finest Direct Trade coffees.

$4.75

Cold Coffee - Oz

A cold coffee with clarity, vibrancy, and sweetness!

$5.75

Decaf House Brewed To Order ( Oz)

$4.75

Box Of Coffee (oz)

oz of our Barista's Choice of coffee that is being brewed that day. Dialed in perfectly for you and your group. Please allow up to minutes for preparation. If ordering in quantities of or more, please call hours ahead of time.

$34.00

Rwanda Murundo People's Farm Brewed To Order oz

$6.75

Peru La Palestina Juan Alarcon Brewed To Order oz

$7.00

Espresso

A double shot of our syrupy sweet Black Cat Classic Espresso crafted with a blend of coffees from Brazil and Colombia.

$3.75

Macchiato

Equal parts espresso and steamed milk.

$4.75

Cortado

A double shot of espresso with oz of milk, steamed slightly cooler than a cappuccino. Crushable.

$4.75

Cappuccino

A double shot of espresso with oz of steamed milk.

$5.00

Flat White

A double shot of espresso with oz of steamed milk, served a few degrees hotter and with less foam than a cappuccino.

$5.00

Latte

A double shot of espresso with finely textured, steamed milk.

$5.75

Mocha

Our classic latte with our house-made ganache, using Askinosie single origin chocolate.

$6.75

Americano

A double shot of espresso with hot water.

$4.00

Avena Latte

Our Black Cat Latte made with Oat milk and our organic turbinado sugar simple syrup spiced with ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and orange peel. Served with an optional sprinkling of cayenne.

$6.75

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Iced Espresso

A double shot of our Black Cat Classic Espresso served over ice.

$4.00

Iced Angeleno

Four shots of espresso shaken with milk and homemade vanilla syrup. A sweet treat.

$7.25

Iced Mocha

Our signature iced latte with house-made ganache, using Askinosie single origin chocolate.

$6.75

Iced Latte

Our classic latte served over ice.

$5.75

Iced Americano

A double shot of espresso with water, served over ice.

$4.00

Black Cat Fizz

Welcome Spring with our take on an espresso tonic. Black Cat Classic espresso, Fever Tree tonic water, and Fee Brothers orange bitters.

$6.50

Iced Avena Latte

Our Black Cat Latte made with Oat milk and our organic turbinado sugar simple syrup spiced with ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and orange peel over ice. Served with an optional sprinkling of cayenne.

$6.75

Hot Chocolate

Steamed milk with our house-made Askinosie ganache.

$5.25

Kilogram Organic Masala Chai Tea Concentrate (oz)

$14.00

Milk (Cold)

$2.50

Milk (Steamed)

$4.00

Chocolate Milk

$5.25

Oatly Oat Milk Carton (oz)

$7.00

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Signature DrinksSignature Drinks

Black Cat Fizz

Welcome Spring with our take on an espresso tonic. Black Cat Classic espresso, Fever Tree tonic water, and Fee Brothers orange bitters.

$6.50

Avena Latte

Our Black Cat Latte made with Oat milk and our organic turbinado sugar simple syrup spiced with ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and orange peel. Served with an optional sprinkling of cayenne.

$6.75

Iced Angeleno

Four shots of espresso shaken with milk and homemade vanilla syrup. A sweet treat.

$7.25

Smoked Salt Maple Latte

$7.00

Organic Pure Black Iced Tea Brewed

$4.75

Herbal Iced Tea

$4.75

Organic Jasmine Green Brewed

$4.75

Kabuse Sencha Okabe Brewed

$7.00

Organic Emerald Spring Brewed

$4.75

Organic Earl Grey Brewed

$4.75

Organic English Breakfast Brewed

$4.75

Gui Fei Oolong Brewed

$4.75

Organic Jasmine Peach White Brewed

$4.75

Organic Blend Brewed

$4.75

Organic King Crimson Brewed

$4.75

Organic Turmeric Tonic Brewed

$4.75

Masala Chai Brewed

$4.75

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MatchaMatcha

Organic Iced Oat Milk Matcha Latte

Our Matcha is an exceptionally sweet powdered green tea from our own Kilogram Tea. Made with oat milk, shaken and over ice.

$7.25

Matcha Latte

Our Matcha is an exceptionally sweet powdered green tea from our own Kilogram Tea. Made with steamed oat milk.

$7.25

Iced Chai Latte

Our classic chai tea latte over ice. Made with our own Kilogram Tea's Organic Masala Chai Tea.

$5.75

Steamed Chai Latte

Made with our own Kilogram Tea's Organic Masala Chai Tea, combined with steamed milk.

$5.75

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Publican BreadPublican Bread

Butter Croissant (PQB)

$5.00

Almond Croissant (PQB)

$7.00

Ham & Cheese Croissant (PQB)

$8.00

Chocolate Croissant (PQB)

$6.00

Canele (PQB)

$5.00

Fruit Danish (PQB)

$6.50

Savory Danish (PQB)

$6.50

Savory Scone (PQB)

$5.00

Sweet Scone (PQB)

$5.00

Chocolate Brioche Bun (PQB)

$6.00

Kouign Amann (PQB)

$5.00

Blueberry Muffin (PQB)

$6.00

Financier (PQB)

$5.00

Chocolate Chip Cookie (PQB)

$5.00

Foxship Birthday Cake Cookie

$5.00

Foxship Seasonal Cookie

$5.00

Foxship Snickerdoodle Cookie

$5.00

Foxship Chocolate Chip Cookie

$5.00

CookiesCookies

Big Star TacosBig Star Tacos

Barbacoa Breakfast Taco

$6.25

Potato & Chorizo Breakfast Taco

$5.50

Chilaquiles Breakfast Taco

$5.50

Colombia Juan Martin Arara Whole Bean oz

$30.00

Colombia Red Stripped Bourbon Whole Bean (oz Bag)

$31.00

Ethiopia Abana Estate Sulladjah Whole Bean Oz

Established by the Omran family in in western Oromia, Abana Estate This washed Sulladjah lot is a curated selection of that heirloom varieties planted across the farm, honoring Ethiopia's legacy as the birthplace of wild Arabica coffee. Named after the farms highest pointat , meters amidst lush forests and a clear mountain springSulladjah embodies the estate's harmonious connection to its surroundings. It is a vibrant coffee layered with stone fruit and floral notes.

$30.00

Ethiopia Alaka Natural Whole Bean (oz Bag)

$31.00

Ethiopia Kirite Washed Whole Bean oz

This lot was grown by smallholder farmers who are part of METAD's Kirite network in the Guji region of Oromia. It is an elegant coffee with floral aromatics and notes of fresh peach, sweet meyer lemon, and hibiscus.

$31.00

Kenya Kiangoi AA Whole Bean oz

$27.00

Kenya Nyamatu AA Whole Bean (oz Bag)

$27.00

Peru La Palestina Juan Alarcon Whole Bean oz

Jose Alarcon and Zobeida Coronel moved to San Jose del Alto in with their four young children to start a small coffee farm. Over the past years, both the family and the farm have flourished. Today, Finca La Palestina is a thriving operation, home to three generations of the Alarcon Coronel family who collectively manage the farm under a shared vision of quality. This lot was cultivated on a section of the farm managed by Juan Alarcon and features a blend of traditional varieties.

$24.00

Rwanda Murundo People's Farm Whole Bean oz

This marks our first release of the year from Kivubelt Coffee, which is owned and operated by Direct Trade partner Furaha Umwizeye. Located in the Nyamasheke district of western Rwanda, this coffee comes from a group of smallholder farmers collectively known as The Peoples Farm.

$23.00

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Blends/DecafBlends/Decaf

. Blend Whole Bean (oz Bag)

Our coffee team carefully selected top lots from Colombia, Costa Rica, and Ethiopia for this blend honoring the athletes participating in the Chicago Marathon. Intelligentsia is proud to be the official coffee of the event.

$26.00

Celebration Blend Whole Bean (oz Bag)

Our annual holiday blend brings together coffees from our single origin menu, grown on family-run farms in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Guatemala. Created by our coffee team in a spirit of gratitude and celebration, this blend is crafted to brighten your holiday gatherings with friends and family this season.

$24.00

Decaf House Blend Whole Bean (oz Bag)

$17.50

Diablo Whole Bean (oz Bag)

$16.50

El Gallo Organic Breakfast Blend Whole Bean (oz Bag)

$17.00

House Blend Whole Bean (oz Bag)

$16.50

Illumination Blend Whole Bean (oz Bag)

A shade-grown organic blend designed to enlighten, anchored by a luminous Ethiopian single-origin lot.

$18.50

Borealis Blend Whole Bean (oz Bag)

The Borealis Seasonal Blend is a combination of our sweetest coffees from Guatemala and Ethiopia. A perfect balance of tart and sweet notes creates bright flavors, symbolic of the brilliant display of northern lights this time of year. Look for notes of pomegranate, green grape, and dried apricot to illuminate even the coldest winter days.

$27.00

El Gato Blend Whole Bean ( Oz Bag)

Our Black Cat blend has been a staple in the Intelligentsia espresso lineup since we opened our doors back in . El Gato is Black Cat's alter-ego, designed to deliver the Black Cat experience for fans of filtered coffee.

$16.50

Black Cat Classic Whole Bean (oz Bag)

This syrupy sweet espresso blend has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. Supreme balance and a wonderful sweetness make this a classic.

$16.50

Guatemala La Soledad H SOE Whole Bean oz

Centroamericano H, which was created from a cross between Sudan Rume, an Ethiopian landrace variety, and Sarchimor, known for good yield potential and coffee leaf rust resistance. The deep fruit flavors it expresses are well-suited for espresso, reflecting not just the farm's celebrated terroir and the Perez family's relentless innovation in post-harvest processing, but also years of dedicated plant breeding.

$27.00

Sapsucker Seasonal Espresso Whole Bean (oz Bag)

The Sapsucker is a migratory bird with a sweet tooth. Like our coffee team, it is programmed to seek sweetness. This year, we found it in this blend of coffees from Ethiopia and Costa Rica that complements dried cherry, lime, and cola.

$26.00

Sublunar Espresso Whole Bean ( Oz Bag)

A sweet, full-bodied espresso that balances flavors of roasted nuts and chocolate with cherry and dark fruit. Look for: roasted hazelnut, cherry, nougat.

$16.50

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Almond Butter Dates

$4.25

Askinosie Itty Bitty Bar

$1.50

MUSH Dark Cacao

Almond Milk (Water, Almonds), Rolled Oats, Date, Cocoa Powder, Sea Salt.

$5.00

MUSH Vanilla Bean

Almond Milk (Water, Almonds), Rolled Oats, Date, Pure Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt.

$5.00

MUSH Wild Blueberry

Coconut Milk (Water, Coconut), Rolled Oats, Dried Blueberries (Blueberries, Apple Juice Concentrate), Sea Salt.

$5.00

Mylk Labs Almond & Pink Salt Oatmeal

Roasted Almond & Himalayan Pink Salt

$5.00

Mylk Labs Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal

Granny Smith Apple & Sunflower Cinnamon Oatmeal (Nut-Free)

$4.00

Mylk Labs Blueberry & Maple Oatmeal

Cultivated Blueberry & Vermont Maple Oatmeal

$5.00

Nemi Snacks - Cactus Sticks

$5.00

Peanut Butter Dates

$4.25

Senor Mango - Enchilado

$7.00

Senor Mango - Natural

$7.00