COLLEGE GUIDE: Best Off-Campus Study Spots

Thursday, September 06, 2012

Jake Costello, GoLocalProv Contributor

Don't worry, get caffeinated. Your studies will go that much smoother at any one of these great off-campus study spots.

Your roommate's blasting her music while you’re trying to study for a midterm? No worries, we have the best spots for you to study off-campus. These assortments of coffee houses will almost make you forget you have to study.

Blue State Coffee, College Hill/Providence

Enjoy an espresso to keep you focused during your studying. Either at the stand-alone spot or at the Brown University Bookstore under the name College Hill Café, there’s enough Blue Coffee for everyone. Plus, your purchase will help to support local non-profits. The location at 300 Thayer St. is open Monday-Friday 7am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-9pm. 401-383-8393. The College Hill Café is located at 244 Thayer St (in the Brown University Bookstore), open Monday-Friday 7:30am-8pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Phone 401-863-6873. www.bluestatecoffee.com

Coffee Exchange, Providence

Study green. Coffee Exchange provides a great study environment and sustainable coffee—organically grown beans and fair trade pricing. Enjoy a popular mocha either inside or on the outdoor seating. Open Monday-Sunday 6:30am-11pm. Located 207 Wickenden St, Providence. Phone 401-273-1198. www.sustainablecoffee.com

Small Point Café, downtown Providence (good for RISD and JWU students)

Small Point Café is a perfect study-spot downtown. The neat and roomy café has all you need to get through your latest assignment, just don’t get distracted from the people watching. 230 Westminster St, Providence. Open Monday-Friday 1am-6:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-6pm, Sunday 9am-6pm. 401-228-6999. smallpointcafe.com

Brewed Awakenings, Wakefield (good for URI students)

Enjoy a delicious Snickerdoodle Iced Coffee and free Wi-Fi while lounging on any of the big, comfy couches. There’s a variety of coffees, teas and food to keep you fueled. Right off Route 1, Brewed Awakenings is the perfect spot for an off-campus study session. 60 South Country Commons Way, Wakefield, 783-0496.

Panera Bread, Wakefield (good for URI students)

Panera has plenty of couches or booths as well as great salads, soups and sandwiches to get you through the long hours of studying. The hours of studying will fly by in the comfy environment. 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield. 401-788-0102. www.panerabread.com

Beehive Café, Bristol (good for RWU students)

With two floors, you can find the perfect space to curl up with your latest read or essay. When it’s nice you can even enjoy fresh air on the front patio or upstairs balcony. And from a variety of pastries, drinks and sandwiches, Beehive has a great study environment. Open Monday-Wednesday 1am-4pm, Thursday-Saturday 1am-9pm. 10 Franklin St, Bristol. 401-396-9994. thebeehivecafe.com

Starbucks Coffee, Lincoln, Newport, Providence

Known for it’s big comfy chairs and study-friendly environment, these campus-close Starbucks locations can also supply all the caffeine you need. Check website for local addresses, phone numbers, and hours. www.starbucks.com

Empire Tea and Coffee, Newport (good for Salve and RWU students)

Study with free WiFi with purchase and bubble tea in hand. Or, if you need a break from studying, Empire Tea and Coffee has board games and evenings with folk music, free movies and even sometimes an open mic. Open Monday-Sunday 6am-10pm. 22 Broadway, Newport. 401-619-1388. newportbubbletea.com

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Comments:

Jonathan Flynn

9:10pm on Friday, September 07, 2012

Coffee shops are for drinking coffee and talking, nor sitting with headphones on, eyes glued to a laptop or tablet with a power cord draped across the room at knee level. They have libraries on campus for studying. USE THEM and leave us alone.