slides: College Guide 2013: Best Off-Campus Study Spots in Providence
Thursday, November 14, 2013
GoLocalProv College Guide Team
Got a roommate who won’t stop talking on the phone? Having trouble focusing at the student center on campus? Are you so popular that studying at the library is impossible without getting interrupted by your friends? Not to worry, we know the best places to get off campus and study in peace. Here are some coffee shops and cafés where you may actually enjoy studying.
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Are you having trouble finding some much needed peace and quiet on your college campus? Check out the following coffee shops and cafés, which are sure to satisfy your studying needs and taste buds.
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Blue State Coffee
College Hill/Providence
A café where you’re guaranteed to feel guilt free, even if you put off that essay until the day before it’s due. Blue State Coffee donates 2% of their sales to local non-profit organizations that are voted for by the customers. Enjoy an espresso at their location in the Brown University Bookstore or their stand-alone spot up the road on Thayer Street.
300 Thayer St, Providence
401-383-8393
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 9 PM, Saturday-Sunday, 8 AM - 9 PM.
Second Location: The College Hill Café, 244 Thayer St, Providence (in the Brown University Bookstore).
401-863-6873
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm.
Photo: Flickr/EthanK
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Coffee Exchange
Providence
If you’re passionate about supporting fair trade and organic coffee, look no further than Coffee Exchange. The Wickenden St. location makes it perfect for place for Brown students looking to get away from campus. With a variety of coffee roasts, they offer enough options for everyone. Outside seating is available for nice days and the cozy atmosphere is perfect for studying.
207 Wickenden St, Providence
401-273-1198
Hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30 AM - 11 PM.
Photo: Flickr/Caroline Fenn
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Small Point Café
Downtown Providence
Find yourself bustling downtown and in need of a quiet oasis? Head straight for Small Point Café, which offers locally grown coffee prepared to order, no shortcuts taken. The prices are affordable and the atmosphere is filled with green-friendly materials, making this independently run spot a great place to get away. A must try for Johnson and Wales University students!
230 Westminster St, Providence
401-228-6999
Hours: Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Tuesday-Friday 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM, Saturday-Sunday 8:30 AM-9:30 PM.
Photo: Flickr/Hey Paul Studios
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Brewed Awakenings
Johnston, Cranston and Wakefield
With multiple locations, Brewed Awakenings can be found wherever you’re studies may take you. The Wakefield location is close to the University of Rhode Island campus, making this a perfect place to study without interruption. They feature 14 varieties of brewed coffees and teas; signature drinks offered hot or cold, and fresh fruit smoothies. The variety of menu offerings will wake you up or cool you down.
Check website for local addresses, phone numbers, and hour.
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Panera Bread
Providence, Wakefield, Newport, Smithfield
A national chain that feels comfortable in every location, Panera Bread has locations close to many Rhode Island colleges, The menu features breakfast and lunch favorites including invigorating coffee drinks, soul warming daily soup options, and pastries that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Each café includes a welcoming atmosphere with fireplaces and comfortable seating that will inspire “A”-worthy work.
Check website for local addresses, phone numbers, and hours.
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Beehive Café
Bristol
Close Independence Park overlooking Bristol Harbor, Beehive Café offers a relaxed space with room to spare in their two story building. Breakfast and lunch are served Sunday-Wednesday, while dinner is offered Thursday-Saturday. In the meantime they offer coffee, teas and a selection of pastries, great for weary travelers from Roger Williams University. Ingredients come from local farms, so you’ll be well nourished for your assignment.
10 Franklin St, Bristol. 401-396-9994
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 7 AM - 4 PM, Thursday-Saturday 7 AM - 9 PM.
Photo: Bryan_Chan
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Starbucks Coffee
Lincoln, Newport, Providence
A café that spans across the globe, Starbucks is known everywhere for their consistency and convenience. With locations close to many Rhode Island colleges, your favorite coffees, Frappuccino’s, and teas are never too far away. Every location offers free WiFi and a welcoming atmosphere that encourages customers to stay while they work.
Check website for local addresses, phone numbers, and hours.
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Empire Tea and Coffee
Newport
This Newport coffee shop is one of the largest in Rhode Island, offering over 5,000 feet of space that allows for an optimal study environment. Empire Tea and Coffee offers a variety of tea and coffees drinks that features international flavors. WiFi is available with any purchase, and the location is close to Salve Regina University.
22 Broadway, Newport
401-619-1388
Hours: Monday-Sunday 7 AM - 10 PM.
Photo: Flickr/bibliothekarin
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