Intelligentsia Roasting Works & Offices

Intelligentsia Roasting Works & Offices

1850 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL

★★★★4.1(42 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This roasting epicenter doubles as an educational hub where you can witness coffee being crafted at its source, with visitors raving about behind-the-scenes tours and exceptional espresso that converts people into lifelong fans. The quality-focused approach earns serious credibility among coffee enthusiasts, though fair warning: it's a working roastery rather than a full cafe experience, and customer service can be inconsistent depending on who's behind the counter. If you're willing to venture into their space for the real deal—expertly pulled shots and a glimpse into specialty coffee at the production level—this is the kind of place that proves why Chicago coffee lovers keep coming back.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. Slow-sit spot.

Slow sitPour overSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Daniele Tedesco
★★★★★7 months ago

I am absolutely thrilled with this coffee company. It was recommended to me by a friend who really knows his coffee, and he told me this was the best quality and best value in the United States. I placed my first order and was blown away by everything, the flavor, the…

Don Lindsay
★★★★a year ago

Terrible online service provided by the ice queen Nichole. So insincere and unhelpful, infact, she hit me with a “sorry you feel that way” when requesting her help. Sometimes it’s not even the what, it’s the how. Wasn’t able to help me with my coffee order that is screwing up my…

Ryan Fortman
★★★★★7 years ago

Great tour. We learned a lot about the process. Everyone was very helpful.

Amy Ravit Korin
★★★★14 years ago

Awesome morning at the Chicago Food Film Festival Edible Adventure at Intelligentsia Roasting Works. So cool to get a behind the scenes look at the roasting center, although there is no cafe on site. Very fun morning of foodie film screenings including a great piece about…

Sara Eleta
★★★★★14 years ago

Here at the Chicago Food Film Festival, and I just had the BEST Espresso I've ever tasted. Wowza! Intelligentsia fan for life! When in Austin, Texas - get it at Frank Restaurant.

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