Intelligensia Coffee & Tea   

Intelligentsia's Broadway Avenue cafe retains a solid, locally-owned, down-to-earth coffee shop vibe that is increasingly desired in a world of ever-expanding Starbucks. The space itself is large and airy with green painted floors and a mixed array of seating from plush purple and brown couches to weathered wooden tables. The food menu is pretty standard as far as coffee shops go, and includes your basic assortment of cookies, scones and muffins. The shop's biggest strength, however, lies in its coffee, which is fresh-roasted daily and sold by either the cup or pound. Its palatability can be measured by the always-packed status of the shop and its presence in numerous restaurants and groceries around the city. Intelligentsia also specializes in herbal, Chinese, Indian and specialty blends of tea. Outdoor seating in the summertime provides an ideal spot to see and be seen amongst the hullabaloo of busy Broadway Avenue.