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Intelligentsia Coffee

Intelligentsia has become a Chicago coffee institution, with an emphasis on coffee as a crafted art form.

The folks behind these hometown blends are as passionate about high-quality coffee as they come. The company’s founders, Doug Zell and Emily Mange, are credited with starting the Third Wave Coffee Movement, the effort to position coffee as a crafted art form rather than a money-making commodity. The post-industrial decor of this coffee bar is designed to echo the art and structure of the nearby Millennium Park.

This cafe participates in both of Intelligentsia Coffee’s Store discounts; $2-off Tuesday and the Friday Roaster’s Special. It rotates unique art exhibitions every few weeks. The cafe traffic is a mix of business & tourist crowds, so the store is constantly buzzing with activity.

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