Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway

Lakeview · Chicago

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The original 1995 Intelligentsia flagship on North Broadway is widely credited with helping launch the American third-wave movement. The light-filled space anchors Lakeview East with rotating single-origin pour-overs and a relentless focus on direct-trade sourcing. Outdoor seating and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere make it a perennial first stop for coffee travelers visiting Chicago.

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Intelligentsia Coffee Broadway

Lakeview, Chicago

41.9383, -87.6441

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