The people working here were super sweet and helpful. But coffee didn't taste the best. Very nice coffee shop though

I ordered the smoke salted maple latte, which was really tasty. I appreciate Intelligentsia being one of the older third wave coffee shops and genuinely like their beans. The location is super convenient if you're downtown or visiting the library. If you're driving in, parking does seem to be a bit of a problem. I don't drive DT so it doesn't affect me, but thought it'd mention it so ppl are aware. A lot of places downtown will require you to pay to park and walk a bit depending on how busy it is. Overall, service was great and the drinks were solid. read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Incredibly hard to find parking nearby, suggest stopping by if you're already downtown, otherwise can skip. The space is modern with lots of natural light. Service was quick, but felt like I was bothering them by coming in. Ordered the Avena latte that came with cayenne pepper, when asked how much, just a dash was described. Was given wayyyy more than a dash and honestly overpowered the drink. Resembled hot sauce more than coffee to me. Suggest skipping the cayenne pepper! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Iced Avena latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Despite the brand, the coffee and pastries here (and frankly the attitude of its staff) was all "meh." With the plethora of great coffee places to go to in town, we won't be back. read more

This is a cute and clean place. They have coffee on tap here, which is fun. The service was a little off though. Came here with a small group and the gentleman helping us seemed impatient and annoyed the whole time. When I was my turn to order, I asked him a question and he didn't hear what I said and gave me a really annoyed look and said "what?!" So I just ordered a drink instead of asking my question again. I just wanted to get out of there I guess. Felt like we were bothering him. Maybe it was an off day, I'm not sure. The coffee itself was fine. They give sippy cup lids, which is nice so you don't have to use a straw. Nobody complained about the coffee so I assume everyone liked theirs. It was across the street from a restaurant where we had brunch. The restaurant's coffee machine was broken so we grabbed coffee here. Having grown up in Austin and visiting coffee shops since I was old enough to drive, I wouldn't say this was a great coffee shop. Maybe it was the service that kind of turned me off as coffee shop culture is a huge part of the coffee scene in Austin. If you're nearby and need coffee, it'll do the trick. I wouldn't rank it as a worthy Austin coffee shop though. read more

As a coffee enthusiast I had to reach this spot by any means. Took a stroll downtown Austin to visit this hidden gem of a place. With my love of orange and coffee, this place was the spot! I asked the barista which coffee out of my two selections, took his advice to consideration and selected Avena Latte. Fan favorite to many! Didn't disappoint! If you love hint of oranges in your coffee this will be your place. read more

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I came here once for a cold brew and honestly hated it. After that I didn't go back for about 5 months. I live fairly close and had friends in town so we went back. This time I ordered their signature latte which is a smoke salted maple latte. It was great. Pretty pricey but still good. Also, the two people working were amazing and gave very honest advice/ opinions which I love!!! Since the latter was so good and the people working were so great I have been back on multiple occasions! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

A cute little coffee shop downtown, but not necessarily a spot to hang out and catch up with friends as it's kind of small. I got a matcha latte and I thought it was decent. I wish the matcha flavor was stronger. And it was way more expensive than I had expected! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Nitro Oat Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mixed feelings about this place. First of all, super cute, love the vibes here! The nitro concept is really cool. I love that they have so many things on tap. I got the oat nitro matcha which was so expensive oh my goodness but it was delicious. If it weren't for the price I would come back everyday. read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - nitro oat matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great service, unique coffee items. Pretty pricey for a latte. I like the tiles on the wall! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute and chill ambiance but there's limited table space. Got the vanilla latte with oat milk and it was a little bitter for my liking but pretty decent. Expect usual downtown Austin prices. Good spot to get work done! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

I picked this spot on our trip to Austin because it had great yelp reviews and Black Cat coffee ‍ , which I had to try! It was an unusually cold day in Austin, but this was only several blocks away so we ventured out. Glad we did! Welcomed in with a "Hello y'all" (common greeting in Austin!) and had good service and conversation with the barista. The food and drinks did not disappoint! In fact, I loved my Avena latte--a house special. We bought the hat for our friends who own East Bay Coffee Company in Pinole--Lisa immediately knew the coffee shop. We didn't know it was a chain in the Central/East Coast states. We need this in CA, too! read more

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Had a wonderful latte here this afternoon! The space is small, but not cramped at all. The tile on the wall is magnificent. Would definitely come back here for an ice drink! The Avena Latte was very refreshing. read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Avena Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just grabbing a quick cup of coffee and am totally in love with this place. I got the vanilla espresso shakerato and it is one of the best coffee drinks I ever had. I would come here every day! read more

Came by this coffee shop for an afternoon matcha. The matcha was super smooth. No matcha lumps, thank god! The staff was super friendly and had me sample the nitro matcha on tap which was interesting. It's a super spacious coffee shop and worth a try. Cheers! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Oat Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute coffee shop near Austin Central Library. Got the draft oat latte - delicious and didn't hurt my stomach at all. Not too sweet, and not too bitter either. Service was very friendly and attentive, and the inside was really cute! Loved the blue and red tile wall! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Draft Oat Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of the best coffees in Austin. They have delicious specialties. The parking is street only. The only down side is there operation hours are not very late so I can never make it after work. read more

Lovely and airy space, matcha latte was great and the staff when i went on a Monday afternoon were super friendly and kind. They were out of the nitro oat milk matcha but I'd love to try next time. Their drinks have never disappointed and even though they have downtown Austin price, this is worth it personally for an occasional splurge read more

For those of you living somewhat near the Seaholm area, this is a great alternative if you want a change from Merit Coffee. Don't laugh at me, but the best part about this spot is that they serve breakfast tacos until 11:30am, which is fantastic for night owl (late worm?) like me. As for coffee, looks like their signature is is this Avena flavor... but I tend to not like cinnamon in coffee so I didn't try it. But if you're into that, it certainly sounds interesting! I went with my go-to vanilla latte with oat milk, and it did the job well. Ambiance is amazing too. It's sitting right next to a hotel, so you get that luxury modern feel, which is fantastic as a place to relax or do a little laptop work. read more

From the large clear windows I could see that beautiful mosaic tile wall as I was walking towards the entrance. There was so much natural light it just simply felt inviting and a productive work space. Their menu is super nice and this shop is really meant for folks to be able to sit at a table and jump on their laptop. I'd more so say this is best if you're coming alone or with one or two friends. I opted for their cold brew just to taste the quality of their coffee beans and I was thoroughly impressed with them. I really appreciated their conscious efforts to highlight and bring awareness to the farmers they work with and the batches of coffees they utilize from around the world. As I'm writing this review, it reminds me how much I need to make a trip back sooner than later. read more

I absolutely love the avena latte. This used to be a seasonal item for them but now its available anytime. If you haven't tried it, its a must. Its a beautifully balanced latte with a blend of spices and notes of citrus. There is free wifi and several seating options. The only downsides are that they close at 4PM and there is no parking. read more

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We like coming here to pick up a bag of coffee. They have a good selection and it's a good spot to get a decent coffee. The service is good and the spot is small to medium. The pastries they offer aren't that great. But overall, we enjoy their pour overs and coffee beans. read more

After walking around the Austin library I needed one of the closest coffee shops nearby and Intelligentsia was my choice. They have stores in other cities like LA, Chicago, etc. The interior of the Austin location is small, but very nice and the staff was super friendly. I wanted the Iced Apple Chai, but unfortunately after a short wait it turns out it was sold out so I opted for the Iced Oat Matcha Latte which was originally costs $7. I have had matcha lattes from many places, but I was personally a little whelmed by the matcha flavor and there was zero sweetness which I was caught off guard by. I don't mind having a little sweetness, but none at all made the matcha flavor pretty overpowering and I wasn't a fan of this particular matcha taste. It's mainly personal preference, but this wasn't my favorite and the seats are a little uncomfortable to sit on. The customer service was outstanding and a 10/10 though which was the biggest plus for me. read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Matcha Latte with Oat Milk ($7) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

We stopped by on an early morning right at opening so the wait time was non existent. The shop is located in a very nice area and kind of tucked into a cul-de-sac downtown. Perfect for after a run/bike/yoga/ session. The almond croissant was so tasty! Very flaky and I recommend getting to warmed up! The avena latte was super tasty as well. A bit sweet so if you're not into sweet coffees be aware. The pour over was phenomenal. So much flavor and the presentation it came out in was super nice. The baristas were super friendly and the vibe was awesome here. Pet friendly too, we got to meet so many pups that morning! Highly recommend if you're in the area!! read more

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Amazing drinks and great service. We got the matcha latte and Avena latte. Avena was wonderful with a variety of spices for a creamy but spiced holiday drink. We parked at the library, which is pay-for parking. There's some seating inside, tables are small or against the window which is great for solo working or meeting with a friend for a friendly chat. Would come back! I also liked that there were milk alternatives (whole, oat, almond) read more

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My favorite coffee place in the city so far! Consistent, always yummy, and reasonable prices. A quick and convenient location, and they offer breakfast pastries, coffee beans, and merch as well. I come about once a week. Love their lattes on draft, but they also can make them with espresso. Both are great. My favorite drinks are the iced vanilla latte, matcha latte, and their seasonal avena latte - the best! The spices and cayenne pepper really give it a nice kick and it's really great. I have yet to try any of their pastries but they're always tempting, and the merch is cute. Coffee bags are a bit pricy but probably worth it if you want to make at home! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Iced vanilla latte on draft and iced avena latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tasteful, Minimalist Interior. Solid velvety, microfoam lattes with pretty latte art. Polite baristas. The concrete chairs and tables are sort of *hard* (literally) to sit on, lol. read more

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This place is a good example of how a business should act when they mess up. I came in with my two girls before my younger's ballet class, we ordered three drinks and two pastries, for whatever reason the barista forgot to make our drinks. The other barista noticed we didn't have our drinks and made them for us, profusely apologizing even though it hadn't been that long that we had been waiting. Then while I picked up my drink at the counter and was chatting with the first barista she refunded me the cost of one of the drinks, I said, "You don't have to do that!" And she shrugged and said, "It's done!" The people are wonderful, the coffee was great, the latte patterns were gorgeous and the kids gobbled up the pastries so they must have been good! Thanks for your kindness! We will definitely be back! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Started off Sunday Funday here and aside from the perfect downtown location and amazing service, their coffee was top notch. Iced Avena latte had so much flavor and was the perfect blend as we strolled around downtown. Steeped cinnamon, orange peel, vanilla, and ginger in a turbinado simple syrup mixed with expresso and oatmilk. The baristas were patient, friendly and helpful by offering samples to my husband as he tried to narrow down his choices. read more

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Love this little oasis before the trail. Staff are lovely, coffee is quick! A great place to settle in and do some work.

Smoke salt maple latte was so so so so incredible holy shit. Even got it with almond milk (hot almond milk usually tastes like absolute shit) and it STILL tasted amazing. read more

Intelligentsia is a great place to stop by and grab a cup of coffee. The area is nice and is attached to a hotel. However it kind of sucks they don't have any caramel! My go to is typically a caramel latte but I settled for the vanilla and I was not disappointed. My sister ordered a matcha latte on tap and she mentioned it was very good! The shop is a little bit small but they do have an outside patio area that is nice to sit out at if the weather is nice. Overall not too bad of a place - recommend their coffee for grab and go! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nice convenient coffee shop, does what it needs to do! Staff were polite and quick with my order. Came in at 9am on a Thursday and it was pretty quiet. Good amount of chairs though not the comfiest if you're trying to do work here for a while. Public free internet: speed up 10 mbps download and 10 mbps upload I got a chai latte and it was good but on the sweeter side! Restrooms clean with a bathroom code read more

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Top-tier coffee. My usual order is a draft iced latte sweetened (latte with added house syrup). Their house syrup is 1:1 raw sugar and water, and they use an ounce to sweeten-- which seems to be just the right amount. Their matcha is also another great option. This space is great for studying/work and I've been here too many times to count. Intelligentsia has easily become a personal favorite. read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - iced draft latte (sweetened) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nice downtown coffee shop for getting work done or meeting up with a friend. There is indoor and outdoor seating which makes this small shop more enticing. The baristas are friendly and helpful. I got a plain latte which was good. But they have coffee and alcoholic drinks on tap depending on your mood. read more

Americano and nitro cold brew for $11 (before tip) - no thank you. Just lacks effort.

Intelligentsia is a beautiful cafe to chill and do your work at! They have cute stations to put your laptop and food on :) and outlets are everywhere, although the outlets next to my station did not work at all :( their coffee and snacks are solid, so I would definitely come back here to try other things! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Cappucino and pumpkin muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Extremely watered down americano. The coffee was bad enough, but the price for the coffee just added insult to injury.

Popped in on my way to the Austin Nature Center. The iced vanilla latte was the caffeine boost that I needed. I ended up grabbing a salted oatmeal cookie too. One of the best cookies I've ever had! read more

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So delicious!! I live the coffee here but the service was a lil slow. We were waiting about 20 minutes for our two iced lattes. There was one person in front of us but i still didn't expect for it to take so long. You probably have to pay for parking at this location so keep that in mind. The area and vibe is cool. One complaint I have was that it was freezing outside and they had the door open. Didn't love that. But as far as coffee goes it's really good!! read more

Intelligentsia Coffee - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas