Research-based review. This review was synthesized from public reviews listed under Sources. GoSavify has not tested Intelligentsia products yet, and the score is our estimate from that evidence. How we review.
A respected roaster whose subscription testers rank among the best, with free subscription shipping.
Best for: Coffee drinkers who want seasonal single-origin coffees from a well-known roaster.
What people like
- Reviewed named it the best subscription for most coffee drinkers
- Subscriptions ship free
- 30-day returns on site purchases
What could be better
- One subscriber says bags shrank to 10 oz without notice
- Fewer customization options than rivals
- Few public store reviews
What Intelligentsia sells
Prices from intelligentsia.com; the store's price at checkout is the one that counts. Photos: Intelligentsia.
Is Intelligentsia legit?
Short answer: yes, Intelligentsia is a real store, and our score is 4.1 out of 5. The main caveat: one subscriber says bags shrank to 10 oz without notice.
It sells coffee beans, subscriptions, brewers, grinders and coffee gear through its own website, intelligentsia.com. Independent reviews are still scarce, so judge it mainly on its policies. Returns: 30-day return policy for purchases from its site; contact Intelligentsia for a replacement or refund.
Our take: a legitimate brand worth considering.
Quality
Reviewed.com named Intelligentsia its top coffee subscription for most drinkers, and AOL's tester called it the best tasting of the coffees they tried. The only Trustpilot review praises early quality but says it dropped later.
Price and value
Bags start around $18, and Intelligentsia also sells brewers and grinders. Subscriptions ship free and add 10% off extra items. One subscriber reports bags shrinking from 12 oz to 10 oz without a price change.
Shipping and returns
Orders over $49 ship free. Intelligentsia has a 30-day return policy for purchases from its site; contact it for a replacement or refund.
Customer service
There are too few public reviews of the store to judge service.
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What is Intelligentsia?
Intelligentsia roasts specialty coffee in Chicago and sells beans, subscriptions, brewers, kettles and other coffee gear. A bag of coffee costs about $18 to $25.
Category: Food & Drink
Website: intelligentsia.com
