IntelligentsiaIf you aren’t already familiar with Intelligentsia (pictured above), it’s time to find the location nearest you. Founded in 1995 by Doug Zell and Emily Mange, Intelligentsia introduced Chicago to craft coffee, and in the 16 years since, the company has kept its hold at the top of the specialty coffee pyramid, even expanding with an additional roastery and cafés in Southern California. With a roasting facility and three retail cafés in Chicago, plus numerous local coffee shops carrying their coffees and blends, you have countless opportunities to caffeinate intelligently.
