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So when i first heard of "Intelligentsia Coffee" all that i had heard was that it was a hipsters paradise. By that i mean there was delicious Java to be had but if you didnt look the part you'd get major attitude. not one to back down to the odd hipster, i strapped on my desert boots and my vintage nordic sweater and headed over there. In fact i write to you now from the bar. the place itself is right on the corner of Sunset Junction (3922 West Sunset Boulevard). I walked in preparing to be challenged by the barista. I ordered my latte and croissant and to my surprise the barista was incredibly nice, but i wasn't convinced. Preparing to pay I was sure I'd get an eye roll from the cashier dressed in something my grandmother would have died for in the 1950's. BUT SHE WAS NICE TOO! My world was turning upside down!!! I received my latte (which had a bit of inspired Latte art) and my Chocolate Croissant and sat down at the bar. INTERNET WAS FREE?! this place was literally smacking me in the mouth at every turn! i sat down. bracing myself for what i had heard was excellent espresso. I sat down... sipped... and... eh. It was good. but it wasn't excellent. Perhaps it had been hyped up by too many people. turning to the croissant it looked far to crisp on the outisde. but after taking a single bite, boy was i wrong. That croissant was melt in your mouth delicious. After inquiring a bit i found out it was actually baked off site at Homeboy Bakery. The music choice is great too. I knew every single song they played and just about 50% of them i said "Oh, i love this song!"... sorry lady sitting next to me. turns out it was pandora.
All in All i had been duped by my own preconceived ideas of what "Intelligentsia Coffee" would be.
But the Truth is, great service, great music, good coffee and a smile as i left.
You cant beat it.
You cant beat it.
... unless you have great coffee i guess.
The View from the Line. twas about 15 people deep.
and my Latte from Intelligentsia Coffee.
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