Kirk D

I was on a donut quest and happened upon this place. Their chocolate devil's food cake certainly did the job! It was delicious. But more importantly, the atmosphere and service was exactly what I expect and appreciate in a perfect cafe. When I got to the cash register, I was surprised that they DON"T ACCEPT CASH. And none of my bank apps were linked to my new phone. I only had cash. But the clerk made an exception due to my circumstances and let me pay in cash. This was huge, because I was on foot and had walked all the way from the pier in Santa Monica. And the donut was already in the bag. Anyway, it all worked out thanks to their amazing customer service. I also love the outdoor seating, which feels surprisingly welcoming and cozy due to the plants, layout, furniture choices, and mural. I would go there again for sure the next time I'm in L.A.

+1

Christopher Estep

If you're a coffee lover and find yourself in Venice Beach, do yourself a favor and visit Intelligentsia. This place is an absolute gem and hands down our favorite go-to place for coffee in the area. We visit multiple times a year and every experience has been consistently excellent. The coffee itself is truly exceptional - each cup is carefully crafted by expert baristas who take great care to bring out the unique flavors and characteristics of each roast. Whether you prefer a rich and bold espresso or a perfectly brewed pour-over, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. Beyond the coffee, the atmosphere at Intelligentsia Coffee is warm, inviting, and perfectly suited for a leisurely morning or afternoon. The cafe sits right on Abbott Kinney Blvd, and you can take in the sights and sounds of the bustling street while sipping on your perfectly brewed cup of coffee. Overall, we can't recommend Intelligentsia Coffee highly enough. It's clear that the team here is passionate about coffee and creating a memorable experience for each and every customer. Whether you're a local or just passing through, be sure to make a stop at this amazing coffee shop - you won't regret it! Update 10/01/2023: Added new photos, amazing service and freshness as always.

+3

Sebastian

My favorite coffee roaster in L.A. and the best coffee in all over California. No matter if you want tea, chai, cappuccino, or speciality coffee - all the drinks are ready good and prepared by expert baristas. The flavor and the bouquet of the espresso beans is rich and intense. Even when mixed with milk, the bitterness and sweetness is well balanced.

+3

IPTV Evangelist

I love this place. Great coffee ☕ friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere. Although I have chance once in every couple of years to visit LA, intelligentsia is must visit. Coffee taste, the flavor is just fantastic. Placed on Abot Kinney perfect location for grabbing the coffee on sunny day. Had a cappuccino , and I didn't regret it :)

What Would You Do

Nice busy coffee shop. Good tasting coffee and pastries. Only one bathroom, which is very busy all the time. No power outlets to charge computers even though everybody are on their computers. Overall everything is great, except if your gadget is running out of power)

+5

Seating area:\n- plenty of seating locations at the bar, around the sides of the restaurant, and an elevated table area in the back \n- Outlets: only 2 on either side of the cafe\n- Parking: easy, …

First time at Intelligentsia coffee upon a recent visit to AK. Had the seasonal smoke salted maple latte - delicious with oat milk. Also tried the cinnamon roll and it was one the best I had. Loved…

I love intelligentsia and how calm and artsy the ambience is. They always have a good playlist, and it's a perfect place to have a hot tea or their delicious lattes. The baristas are always so frie…

I love intelligentsia and how calm and artsy the ambience is. They always have a good playlist, and it's a perfect place to have a hot tea or their delicious lattes. The baristas are always so fr…

While Intelligentsia is a tad pricey for me (I'm balling on a budget) the food and drinks are wonderful, and keep me coming back for more. I'm particularly partial to their cinnamon roll (tastes li…

Their cold brew is so yummy! Fruity notes but not too tart. service was also incredibly fast for the cold brew and oat milk latte (both on tap!)

5/5 great music and ambience if your looking for a remote cafe to work in but if you have meetings it can be pretty loud. There is also outdoor sitting as well. Great customer service and friendly …

Bright airy atmosphere, lots of seating! Friendly and efficient service. Iced matcha tea was yummy and the matcha tasted like it was high quality. Solid pastry selection, I think they get theirs fr…

I really like the layout of this cafe, great place to sit and do work or have a chat with friends. The coffee and tea is good too, I got the avena latte iced and they asked if I wanted to actually …

I really like the layout of this cafe, great place to sit and do work or have a chat with friends. The coffee and tea is good too, I got the avena latte iced and they asked if I wanted to actually …

Best place to rest and recharge in Aboott Kinney good coffee and pastries in Intelligentsia, also a good place to work as Wifi was good.

Best place to rest and recharge in Aboott Kinney good coffee and pastries in Intelligentsia, also a good place to work as wifi was good.

Best place to rest and recharge in Aboott Kinney good coffee and pastries in Intelligentsia, also a good place to work as Wifi was good.

Alyssa Golinar

Nice location and environment. Coffee/matcha is good quality. Only thing is, not many outlets available for people who are working on laptops. Plenty of workstations, but not electricity. Other than that, great baristas, good feel, etc.

Sophia Liu

The lattes here are nice, although they could be a bit hotter! I enjoyed the vanilla iced latte, not to sweet but maybe a little heavy on the milk. The service was great, and the wait was only about 10min. And the atmosphere of the cafe is really cool, I love the industrial design and the exposed ceiling. Super cool vibe.

Teck Boon

Parking for the cafe is along the streets in front or at the back of the building. Can get a bit crowded but shouldn’t be too long to wait for a spot. Coffee is decent and service is adequate and efficient. Nice place to sit at and there’s always a stream of customers coming in but most are for takeaway so not hard to get a table unless it’s the weekend. Worth dropping by if you’re in the area.

Ali

We ordered here organic iced matcha latte which was ready in the bottle and they just put it in a cup. Additionally, we ordered almond croissant which was really good and served with strawberry jam. The guy who served us wasn’t friendly at all.

Stanley Yeh

Many seats here and allow you to use the receptacle for your laptop, I ordered an iced latte and only took a temporary stay this time. Pick a casual weekend and have a seat here for a comfortable afternoon should be great.

Very cool coffee shop with lots of space to work. I also loved how they serve their coffee... I just got a regular drip but they gave it to me on a tray with another cup full of coffee so that I coul…

Very cool coffee shop with lots of space to work. I also loved how they serve their coffee... I just got a regular drip but they gave it to me on a tray with another cup full of coffee so that …

I was debating between a 4 or 5 star review.\n\n5 for ambiance, vibe, seating, and the clean street view. I do love this spot as a hang.\n\nThe staff also get a 5 star, and are super friendly.\n\nT…

I was debating between a 4 or 5 star review.\n\n5 for ambiance, vibe, seating, and the clean street view. I do love this spot as a hang.\n\nThe staff also get a 5 star, and are super friendly.\n\nT…

Great little coffee shop in Venice have a good selection of items very chill relax atmosphere, recommend high

Nice ambiance, but paying the hipster price of $17 for a croissant which they're not willing to heat up, and a basic cappuccino makes it a sub par choice. I know, I know...Abbot Kinney...blah blah …

This Intelligentsia is located right in the heart of Abbott Kinney and is great for people watching or working on your laptop. There's fast working wifi and plenty of seating. I went there on a Fri…

This is a great location for Intelligentsia Coffee from Chicago. All the typical coffee options plus a really nice selection of bakery goods. Friendly service. Surprisingly large seating area insid…

This is a great location for Intelligentsia coffee from Chicago. All the typical coffee options plus a really nice selection of bakery goods. Friendly service. Surprisingly large seating area ins…

It was not a long wait to get in and once we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the staff. Choices for coffee was great although I'm more of a Coffee Americano myself and the amazing thing they do i…

It was not a long wait to get in and once we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the staff. Choices for coffee was great although I'm more of a Coffee Americano myself and the amazing thing they do…

It was not a long wait to get in and once we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the staff. Choices for coffee was great although I'm more of a coffee Americano myself and the amazing thing they …

It was not a long wait to get in and once we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the staff. Choices for coffee was great although I'm more of a Coffee Americano myself and the amazing thing they …

Евгения Мамизерова

Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience. The matcha was poorly prepared — the powder was sitting in clumps at the bottom and wasn’t properly mixed, making the drink unpleasant. Additionally, the restroom was not working, and the staff did not offer any solution or alternative. For a place with such a strong reputation, both the drink quality and the service were disappointing.

R H

This place has changed a lot since I was last here. The coffee… well, see for yourself. It shouldn’t have been served. Milk was burnt. Just tasted awful. Too bad.

This was the worst tasting and most expensive coffee ($12/large latte) I have ever had. It was also the smallest large cup I have ever received. You can't even say it's worth the convenience since th…

This was the worst tasting and most expensive coffee ($12/large latte) I have ever had. It was also the smallest large cup I have ever received. You can't even say it's worth the convenience since …

This was the worst tasting and most expensive coffee ($12/large latte) I have ever had. It was also the smallest large cup I have ever received. You can't even say it's worth the convenience since …

It's very obvious who their preferred customer is... and it's definitely not people of color. Their lattes are overpriced and not tasty at all. If I'm gonna pay $7 for a latte, it shouldn't come fr…