Finals are right around the corner and those late nights are about to start. UT is filled with tons of quiet study spots that are perfect to snuggle up to, like the PCL and Union. However, after a few hours of mindless studying, your stomach starts to growl, you grow restless, and you start to crash. It’s important to change your environment every once in a while to keep your mind active and allow it to take in more information. Consider some of these hip Austin study spots when you go into focus mode next week.
via La Tazza Fresca Yelp Page
519 W 37th St, Austin, TX 78705
Mon-Sat: 8AM – Midnight
Sunday: 9AM – Midnight
Winner of the Best Campus Area Coffeehouse Treats in 2013, La Tazza Fresca is a quaint little study spot nestled in North Campus. It’s filled with tasty desserts and sandwiches that will keep you fueled. They have a huge coffee menu, with popular drinks such as the Iced Dirty Chai and the Vanilla Latte. It’s always filled with young professionals and students studying, working, chatting and enjoying a delicious lunch. There are plenty of tables and seats, and when the weather is nice, they have outside seating with outlets as well! With a skilled barista team and an eclectic atmosphere, you can’t miss out on this hot study spot.
1405 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
Mon-Sun: 7AM – 8PM
Described as the “perfect East Austin coffeehouse”, Vintage Heart is a charming home for coffee lovers and young professionals. It’s not too loud and never too packed, but that hasn’t stopped it from being a popular hangout for Austinites. The staff is kind and helpful and very knowledgeable in its many coffee concoctions. The lattes are artfully crafted and many of the drinks come in mason jars! Visitors love its vintage look and delightful home décor. This relaxing study spot is not as well known amongst UT students, so take your friends here and ace that test!
Via mozartscoffee.com
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Mon-Thu: 7AM – Midnight
Fri: 7AM – 1AM
Sat: 8AM – 1AM
Sun: 8AM – Midnight
Well known to everyone as having some of the best coffee in Austin, Mozart’s is a classic study spot filled with delicious treats, lovely lake breezes, and a calming atmosphere. They roast their coffee beans in store, saving you an authentic taste that’s unlike many others in Austin. If you’re a coffee fiend, we highly suggest Mozart’s! But coffee isn’t the only thing they’re known for. It rests along the shore of beautiful Lake Austin. With a huge outdoor patio, you can sip on your Cappuccino while listening to the sounds of tweeting birds and sloshing waves. What better way to study Calculus? Check out this popular destination soon!
Via Dominican Joe’s Flickr page
515 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM – 11PM
Sat-Sun: 7AM – 11PM
Dominican Joe’s is packed with not only delicious coffee, but also fresh and exotic juice blends as well. Sip on some Mojito Limeade or Italian Crème Soda the next time you have a paper to write or an exam to cram for. With free Wi-Fi and easy parking, this is a hot spot for college students. But this is not just a place to enjoy a delicious coffee and a relaxing read; it’s also a great place to give back. A portion of their profits go to Makarios, a non-profit organization committed to educational and economic development in the Dominican Republic. Be sure to hit up Dominican Joe’s this finals season!
221 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
OPEN: 24/7
Via epochcoffee.com
Rounding out our list of study spots in Austin is the perfect venue for procrastinators, late night owls, or people looking at 5 exams in one week: Epoch Coffee! With a genuinely friendly staff and comfortable setting, this classic coffeehouse is always packed with locals, students, and tourists looking for a quick coffee fix. And the best part is: it’s open all night! The background music is exciting, without being distracting. The noise level is constant, without being too loud. Epoch is a fantastic study spot to focus and relax at the same time.
No matter where you end up, finals are an important time of the semester. Take them seriously and head in to your summer confident and ready for next fall. From all of us at 24th Street Realty: good luck!
