International Coffee Traders

Slow! Good, but slow!
I ordered two shots of espresso in an 8 oz. cup and waited a solid 15 minutes. There was only one barista, no line, and during the time I waited I only saw two drinks go out, a chai and an iced Americano. I don’t understand why it took so long. As a barista myself I can say average drink turn around time is around 2 minutes. The coffee was good, but I simply don’t want to be standing around for so long. And the space is a bit sparse, a big concrete expanse that isn’t that interesting when you’re stuck standing there for a while waiting. :/

Very good coffee and cool atmosphere!

Not only is this the best coffee in town but Kenzie is a huge asset to their business. My husband and I are older and she actually seemed interested in us. The second time we came in she recognized us, remembered our drinks, introduced herself, asked our names and shook our hands. We have gone there ever since because of her.

Great coffee… If you make it yourself at home. Been coming here for a while now, the new staff has served me decaf multiple times when I ordered regular. I tip every time, try to be friendly and they just seem to be terrible at their jobs no matter how you act. You’ve lost a customer that has spent a lot of money here. Train your staff. If I don’t like a customer at my job I would get fired for purposely serving the wrong order.

Great chill stop right next to MSU campus. Playing a game of chess and enjoying the fabulous chai charger will always brighten your day!

Funky people laid back no frills and consistently great espresso. friendly interestingly dressed girls working there

Online it says this place is open till 10 PM, but you’ll discover that they close at 7 PM. I heard it’s decent, but probably won’t find out if their hours are not long enough. If I get a chance to visit during some other part of the day, I will revise my nominal 2-​star rating upwards accordingly, but it’s not cool to head fake people into showing up when they’re not open.

I am an out of towner, and have made International Coffee Traders my go-​to coffee and breakfast place for the past 3 weeks. The staff are very friendly! Even though I was only there for 3 weeks, they would remember my order!
The restaurant itself is nice, and has a modern industrial design. Food is good… my favourite snack is the banana muffin. Coffee is great too, and they have plenty of milk alternatives (soy and almond milk), which is important for a lactose intolerant person, like myself. They also have wifi! I am sad that I won’t be able to come back here!

Having lived in coffee crazy cities like SF and LA, this place is the best in Montana. I would say it is a 3 star in reality, but given the competition in the area, I elevate the standing.

Probably my favorite coffee in Bozeman.
My only question is why is it in such an AWFUL location!!! I get it, the college crowd. But do you really think you’re going to make big $$$ off broke college kids who ask for a fill up of hot water to steep their tea bag in for the 6^th time? I swear I see the same girl there milking the same damn latte every time I go.
Onwards and upwards coffee traders!

A great coffee shop! A place not afraid to take custom orders and have fun while doing so. As an out-​of-​towner I am sad to say goodbye. =[

Good espresso and a low key modern décor. They’ve got a nice selection of pastries, cookies and bars. The staff is ambivalent at best.

I had a really terrible latte here a few weeks ago. The other coffee place a block away had a fifteen-​person line, so I tried ICT again. I had an even worse experience — not only was my latte terrible again (burnt, Burnt, BURNT), but I had to wait fifteen minutes to get it. My advice: Hire some more staff and train them how use an espresso machine. Nice atmosphere, but I won’t be back.

International Coffee (or «ICT») is a hippity-​hoppin’ place when classes are in session — so much so that often it is downright impossible to find a place to sit (and the cement floor is not exactly an appealing option). While empty space, lush ferns, and enormous windows offer a fairly relaxing atmosphere, there could certainly stand to be more seating for us college kids and our lovely laptops.
The coffee, roasted on site, is excellent (or «muy excellente,» in the international parlance). The drip coffee is pleasantly dark and not too acidic, and the specialty drinks never disappoint. Also, the water (of all things) is insanely delicious and refreshing, kept with ice in a giant glass dispenser and infused with cucumbers, lemons, and/​or strawberries! However, you could probably watch an episode of Game of Thrones in the time it takes to fill a whole glass (i.e. it is a very slow dispenser).
Overall, a fantastic place to drink coffee and study, have a casual conversation, or just watch the snowflakes fly. If you can find a seat, of course.

The first time I visited ICT was about 7 years ago when I was in college at MSU. I remembered the Coffee as being out of this world good. When I recently went back, I was told by the barista that it has since been under new ownership, but has remained pretty much the same. I got a hazelnut latte. As delicious of coffee as I remembered. Smooth, bold and so flavorful, each sip left a velvety yearning for more! This place is definitely for the coffee lover and connoisseur, not so much for the fru-​fru coffee seeker. Starbucks and ICT are worlds apart. Best coffee in town!
Things that could make it better:
— I’m digging deep and can’t come up with anything…

I like your coffee guys