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After hours of research and countless cups of coffee, Accent writer Sarah Vasquez found the perfect places to study around every ACC campus. Finals are coming, and it’s time to start studying. Use these recommendations to find a place to study that fits your style.
Cypress Creek Campus
Roasters Coffee Haven 2011 Little Elm Trail
Roaster Coffee Haven has already been featured in a previous Campus Life, but after checking out various place around Cypress Creek Campus, you really can’t go wrong studying at this shop. The place is really laid back and quiet. They offer an assortment of snacks to give you energy and plenty of coffee, including the 24 oz. Longhorn size coffee should you need the pick me up. There’s plenty of comfortable seating for those long study sessions.
Noise Level: Low
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
Starbucks
Noise Level: Low
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
Whataburger
Noise Level: Med.
Wi-Fi: No
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
Northridge Campus
Cafe Java 11900 Metric Blvd. #K
More of a sit down restaurant than a coffee shop, Cafe Java offers plenty of seating and a laid back environment. If you need your caffeine fix, this place has you covered, as well as an assortment of snacks and meals for those much needed breaks. The only drawback is the lack of wi-fi. It could keep you safe from online distractions, but if you need the internet, you might want to head to campus for the free wi-fi.
Noise Level: Low
Wi-Fi: No
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
Doubledave’s Pizza
Noise Level: Med.
Wi-Fi: No
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
NRG Campus Library
Noise Level: Low
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: No
On/Off Campus: On
Rio Grande Campus
Halcyon Coffee House
Bar & Lounge 218 W. 4th St.
Although it’s quite a hike from Rio Grande campus, Halcyon Coffee House Bar and Lounge is open late, which is a must when cramming for finals. It’s not exactly ideal if you want complete silence for studying, but if you’re the type that can study with background noise, this place is recommended. One thing to know is the low lighting will be hard on the eyes if you intend to do a lot of reading.
Noise Level: Med.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
Austin Java
Noise Level: Med.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
RGC Library
Noise Level: Low
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: No
On/Off Campus: On
Pinnacle Campus
Jim’s Restaurant
7101 W. Hwy 71
This is one of the few places around Pinnacle Campus that is open 24 hours, which is perfect for cramming everything you learned for that final exam. It’s not the trendiest of places, but having been around for over 20 years, it’s a recognizable establishment that offers traditional comfort food. What you don’t get in your fill of hipsters and lattes, you get with home cooked breakfast at anytime and coffee.
Noise Level: Low
Wi-Fi: No
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
Pinnacle Library
Noise Level: Low
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: No
On/Off Campus: On
Starbucks
Noise Level: Low
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
South Austin Campus
Conan’s Pizza
2018 W. Stassney Lane
Perfect for big group study sessions, grab a pizza and a table at Conan’s pizza and get to business. Located down the street from South Austin Campus, Conan’s offerings include different specialty pizzas as well as the chance to design your own to feed you and your friends. There aren’t many tables, so head over early to grab one while you can. But be considerate of other patrons and avoid extra long study sessions.
Noise Level: Med.
Wi-Fi: No
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
SAC Library
Noise Level: Low
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: No
On/Off Campus: On
Taqueria Aranda
Noise Level: Med.
Wi-Fi: No
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
Riverside Campus
Ruiz Library
1600 Grove Blvd.
City of Austin’s Ruiz Library is down the road from Riverside campus and has all that is needed for a productive study session. Ruiz Library provides plenty of tables and comfortable seating throughout the building. There are park benches outside the library to study during those beautiful Austin days. Hours are limited, but if you need to get away from the TV, internet and all your other home distractions, the library is your best bet.
Noise Level: Low
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: No
On/Off Campus: Off
Tin Cup Grill
Noise Level: Med.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Prices: $$
On/Off Campus: On
Taco Cabana
Noise Level: High
Wi-Fi: No
Prices: $
On/Off Campus: Off
Eastview Campus
Bennu Coffee
2001 E. Martin Luther King Jr.
Bennu Coffee is the first 24 hour coffee shop on the Eastside. Luckily for ACC students, it’s a quick trip from Eastview Campus. Come finals time students tend to flock to the few places that are open late. It’s recommended that you head over as early as possible to find a parking spot in the small lot and a seat to get some work done. Otherwise, you might have to make a friend and share a table.
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