Intelligentsia Coffee
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Intelligentsia Coffee is an American coffee roasting company and retailer based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1995 by Doug Zell and Emily Mange, Intelligentsia is considered a major representative of third-wave coffee in the United States. In 2015, Peet's Coffee & Tea acquired a majority stake in the company.
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Best Rank
#1
top 3 in 3 lists
Avg Position
#1.7
across 3 lists
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“Top 10 Coffee Roasters in the USA 2026”
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What is Intelligentsia Coffee's highest community ranking?⌄
Intelligentsia Coffee is ranked #1 on "Top 10 Coffee Roasters in the USA 2026" — its best placement across 3 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Intelligentsia Coffee?⌄
Intelligentsia Coffee appears in 3 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including FOOD.
