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Dec 05

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea (Sunset Junction)

Food 05: Silver Lake

Finally a coffee shop opened at Silver lake's Sunset Junction area. Intelligentsia is a chain from Chicago. Great location, cute interior and love the courtyard sitting area. The coffee got nice "branded colors" presentation with their very designy logo (which might look "out" in a couple of years). So it was rather disappointing to find the espresso to be just so-so. It taste burnt with an unpleasant bitterness. The pastry is alright. Will go back to try others.

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea
3922 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90029

Joan | December 5, 2007 10:18 AM

Comments:

Why bother with the espresso? They've got a couple of Clover drip machines with an ever-changing choice of coffee beans to try. If only there was an express line for the Clovers so I wouldn't have to wait for the people in the espresso/cappuccino line....

DF | December 10, 2007 01:40 PM

"burnt with an unpleasant bitterness" sounds like Starbucks coffee. ^^;;; Maybe the beans were roasted too much that day? Give it another try!

I found a coffee shop chain that sells raw beans, and only roast and ground it(I don't have a coffee grinder) after you order so it smells heaven.

seat | December 8, 2007 04:05 PM

Really? I've only been there a few times (usually while getting a yummy sandwich at the cheese shop next door) but I've had great coffee every time.

They seem to care a lot about brewing a great cup, so if yours is bitter, I bet they'd make you a fresh cup. Let us know if you have any better luck the 2nd time around.

SR | December 8, 2007 08:24 AM

The pastries are from Delilah's bakery in Echo Park.