A great environment can make all the difference when you’re cramming for that exam, writing your third paper for the week, or catching up on your required reading.
Rosella Coffee 203 E. Jones Ave. #101, (210) 277-8574, rosellacoffee.com Rosella Coffee is a spacious spot where you can post up for a couple hours. The coffee shop opens early on weekdays and closes at 9 M-Th; 10 p.m. Saturday and Friday. Photo via Facebook/Rosella
The Brown Coffee Company 1800 Broadway, Ste 1131, (210) 274-0702, browncoffeeco.com The Brown Coffee Company is a quaint place to get some early morning studying done. While you’re there, stock up on coffee gear for your home. Photo courtesy of Brown Coffee Company
Cuppencake 22211 W IH-10 #1111, (210) 892-3010, cuppencake.com The espresso bar and bakery lounge offers your classic coffee favorites, as well as baked goods and deli items. Photo via Facebook/Cuppencake
Flying Saucer 11255 Huebner Road #212, (210) 696-5080, beerknurd.com Go at the right time and you’ll have the patio all to yourself. Crowds pick up in the evening, but an early afternoon beer might be just what you need to push through those books. Photo courtesy of Flying Saucer
Cody Branch Library 11441 Vance Jackson Rd, (210) 207-9100, mysapl.org If you’re looking for a place that’s really quiet in a central location, the Cody Branch Library will be your best friend. The library closes in the evening most days, but if you’re looking for a quiet place to set up shop and study all day, Cody Branch is perfect. Photo courtesy of the Cody Branch Library
Bakery Lorraine 306 Pearl Pkwy #110, (210) 862-5582, bakerylorraine.com Are you the kind of person who snacks while they study? Then Bakery Lorraine is the perfect place for you. Keep that sugar rush going while you study for your next exam. Photo via Facebook/Bakery Lorraine
Halcyon Southtown 1414 S Alamo St. (210) 277-7045, halcyoncoffeebar.com Halcyon is a great place to hit the books before heading to class. Perk up with their coffee selection, or chill out with a beer. Photo via Facebook/Halcyon Southtown
UTSA John Peace Library One UTSA Circle, (210) 458-4574, lib.utsa.edu Not a UTSA student? No problem. As part of a public university, the JPL welcomes everyone to take advantage of its many quiet spots. Photo via Flickr/JPL
Candlelight Coffee House 3011 N St Mary’s St., (210) 738-0099, candlelightsa.com The coffee house and wine bar is a one-stop shop for all your studying needs. Get coffee for when you first crack open your books, dinner during a mid-study break, and wine to help ease the pain of exams and papers. Candlelight is open until 11 p.m. most evenings and until midnight on the weekends — perfect for those late night cram sessions. Photo via Facebook/Candlelight
Indy Coffee 7114 UTSA Boulevard #103, (210) 233-9203, indycoffeeco.com This coffee shop was made for students. Off UTSA Boulevard, Indy is a full service espresso bar that has a unique atmosphere and is truly a gem on the city’s Northwest side. Photo via Facebook/Indy Coffee
Pearl Brewery 303 Pearl Pkwy #300, (210) 212-7260 atpearl.com. The pearl brewery might not scream “study spot,” but that’s exactly why it’s so perfect. Perch yourself at an outside table and get to reading. Photo via Instagram/Jordanskala
Central Library 600 Soledad, (210) 207-2500, mysapl.org Get lost for a few hours at the SAPL’s central location and make a dent in your studies. The library is open until 9 p.m. most nights, so you’re sure to log in some hours. Courtesy photo
Local Coffee Several locations localcoffeesa.com Local Coffee has everything you need to get your study on. With locations at the Pearl Brewery, Alamo Heights and Stone Oak, you have no excuse to not ace that exam. Offering great ambiance and good vibes, Local Coffee also sells coffee for you to take home. Photo via Facebook/Local Coffee
Barnes & Noble Several locations, barnesandnoble.com Surrounding yourself with books just might be the extra push you need to get through your studying. At Barnes & Noble, you’ll have plenty of resources and never run short of reading material. The store has several locations in the city, though if you’re looking for a place with minimal distractions, you might wanna stay away from the La Cantera location. Photo via Instagram/Barnes & Noble
Olmos Perk Coffee Bar 5223 McCullough Ave., (210) 858-2956 olmosperk.com The independent coffee shop located in Olmos Park offers cozy seating, free Wifi and private study stations. Get there early, Olmos Perk closes around 4 p.m. most days. Photo via Facebook/Olmos Perk Coffee Bar