Intelligentsia Coffee
810 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA
Crema's Take
“This bright, modern Watertown spot excels at both classic espresso drinks and creative signatures like their honey apple latte, with baristas who genuinely know their craft and pull consistently excellent shots. The welcoming atmosphere strikes that perfect balance for lingering over a laptop or meeting a friend, and their pastries—especially the perfectly-spiced cinnamon bun—deserve just as much attention as the coffee itself. Fair warning: it's a special-occasion price point, but reviewers consistently say the quality and care justify every penny.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Dark-roast lovers are out of luck here. I like the ambiance of this coffee shop, however all the beans they have available both for espressos and pour-over are either bright or medium roasts. It would be nice if they had at least one item in rotation that was truly a dark…
Delightful chai, delicious flavor and fabulous latte foam. Definitely will return! Pleasant service added to the experience. Bright, clean, modern coffeehouse with comfortable and attractive serveware.
Absolutely amazing! the staff are talented beyond measure, and the coffee is exceptional! I got a flat white, and it was the best darn coffee I've ever had IN MY LIFE! Definitely will be coming back, and will be recommending. Worth every single penny spent!! The pastries are…
The specialty coffees and Matcha tea were fabulous. Unfortunately the pastries don't offer any gluten-free options, so I had to take a pass. There is a nice positive vibe for the atmosphere, it's quiet but you feel free to talk. There is plenty of off street parking and if the…
Delicious lattes and nice vibe inside- highly recommend the honey apple latte. (pictured along with the black sesame latte). Not to sweet. Only downside is the price - it's worth it for a special occasion but not on the regular. $7-$7.50 for a latte is a bit much. Added bonus…
Excellent coffee, good aroma as well as taste. The pastries are also outstanding. The cinnamon bun wasn't overwhelming with cinnamon, which is what a lot of other places get wrong, and the pastry was flaky as opposed to dense. The maple scone was also tasty.
Crema Reviews
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