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📍 High Line Hotel, 180 10th Ave at W 20th St, New York, NY 10011 — Chelsea, Manhattan, NYC
🚆 Near 23 St (C/E) • 18 St (1)
🚶 At High Line Hotel • Close to The High Line • Chelsea Market • Chelsea Art Galleries
🕒 Every Day: 7 AM – 5 PM
✅ Wi-Fi • Restrooms • Outlets
🐕 Dog-friendly outdoor seating
🌐 intelligentsiacoffee.com • Instagram: @intelligentsiacoffee
🌞 Vibe
Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea is tucked inside the charming High Line Hotel lobby, creating an atmosphere that feels like a European coffeehouse meets New York elegance.
Located on 10th Avenue at 20th Street in Chelsea, this café is perfectly positioned for anyone exploring The High Line or visiting nearby Chelsea Market.
The space at Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea offers multiple seating options. Inside, you’ll find cozy velvet couches, banquette seating, and a dimly lit, sophisticated atmosphere with soft jazz music.
The real gem is outside, a beautiful stone courtyard and back garden with ivy climbing red brick walls, European-style striped parasols, and patio chairs where you can sip coffee in the shade. The outdoor areas are dog-friendly and perfect for spring and summer.
Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea is great for remote work, reading, or meeting clients. With reliable Wi-Fi, restrooms, and outlets, it’s a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle.
☕ Details
Coffee: In-house roasted • Daily batch brew • Cold brew • Cappuccino • Avena latte • Maple latte • Flat white • Americano
Known For: Avena latte • Cold brew with brown sugar notes • Specialty lattes • Latte art • Daily batch brew
Food: Croissants • Chocolate cookies • Ginger cookies
Special: Chicago-roasted since 1995 • Wholesale available • Direct trade sourcing
Wi-Fi: Yes
Outlets: Yes
Restroom: Yes
Dog-Friendly: Yes (outdoor seating)
Vibe: Sophisticated • European-style • Cozy • Garden seating • Work-friendly
❤️ Why We Love It
Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea is a specialty coffee pioneer that started in Chicago in 1995 and has become one of the best coffee shops in NYC.
They roast their own beans with purpose and precision, sourcing the most exquisite coffee through direct trade partnerships and paying fair prices to farmers.
The coffee at Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea is exceptional. The Avena latte is a customer favorite, flavorful, frothy, and piping hot.
The cold brew gets rave reviews for its brown sugar notes and is easily one of the best in Manhattan. The daily batch brew is a steal at around $5 for almost two mugs of perfectly roasted coffee.
Specialty drinks show creativity. The maple latte offers unique flavor, while the orange peel and cayenne latte is bold and delicious. The cappuccinos come with beautiful latte art, and the flat whites are fragrant and robust. Everything is made with skill and care by knowledgeable baristas.
The setting at Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea is what makes it truly special. The High Line Hotel lobby has a mountain lodge feel in winter and a Parisian garden vibe in warmer months.
The back patio is a hidden gem where the sun hits just right, making it perfect for breaks between gallery visits or after walking The High Line.
Service is friendly and efficient. Baristas like Kevin are mentioned by name for their kindness and excellent coffee-making skills. The staff gives you space when you need it and serves you promptly when you’re in a rush.
Because of its location at the High Line Hotel near The High Line and Chelsea Market, Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea is often searched as “best coffee near The High Line,” “coffee in Chelsea,” or “High Line Hotel coffee.”
If you’re exploring our NYC Coffee Directory or comparing Chelsea coffee shops, Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea is a must-visit for exceptional coffee, beautiful atmosphere, and a peaceful garden escape.
Best For: Pre or post High Line visits • Remote work • Reading • Dog owners • Coffee enthusiasts • Chelsea art gallery breaks
🏷️ Tags
Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea • Best Coffee in Chelsea NYC
Chelsea Café • Coffee Near The High Line
Specialty Coffee Roaster • High Line Hotel Coffee
NYC Coffee Directory • 10th Avenue • Chelsea Market
🗣️ What Locals Say
“I love their coffee! The Avena latte is my favorite latte in NYC!”
“Easily one of the best cold brews I’ve gotten in Manhattan! Love the brown sugar notes.”
“This coffee shop is a true hidden gem, tucked away in the High Line Hotel.”
“The cappuccino was worth every penny. The beautiful latte art and the serene outdoor space will easily make us regulars.”
“A lovely spot located in the lobby of the iconic High Line Hotel.”
“The lattes are truly rich and delicious!”
“Perfect for morning coffee. Beautiful local place with a really nice garden.”
“I have been to coffee shops all over the world, and this one is my favorite.”
“Bring your doggy here; they are very welcome.”
🗨️ FAQs
Q: Is Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea good for working?
A: Yes — Wi-Fi, outlets, restrooms, and a peaceful atmosphere make it great for work.
Q: Does Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea have outdoor seating?
A: Yes — beautiful garden and courtyard seating, dog-friendly.
Q: What is Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea known for?
A: Avena latte, cold brew, specialty lattes, in-house roasted beans, and a beautiful High Line Hotel setting.
Q: Is Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea dog-friendly?
A: Yes — dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating areas.
Q: Where is Intelligentsia Coffee Chelsea located?
A: Inside the High Line Hotel at 10th Avenue and 20th Street, near The High Line.
