If you are like me, having your morning coffee is essential to waking up in the morning. Without my daily coffee, I will be off-task, tired, and unfocused. This, combined with finals right around the corner, will guarantee a few visits to local campus coffee shops. Whether it be early in the morning or late at night, here are all of the places on and near campus where you can get your caffeine fix:
Starbucks at the Ferg: Although most students already know, there is a Starbucks located on the first floor of the Fergusen Student Center, directly across from the Supe Store. The line may be long, but nothing beats a reliable Starbucks coffee. The menu is extensive and provides everyone with a beverage they are sure to like!
Dunkin’ Donuts at Lakeside: Lakeside may not have the best food, but at least we are lucky to say there is a Dunkin’ Donuts right upstairs. The line is rarely long, and the employees get your coffee out just in time to get to class. My personal favorite Dunkin’ Donuts beverage is a large Cold Brew coffee with two creams and two sugars. It may not be a healthy option, but it tastes good and wakes me up and gives me the motivation to study.
The Bistro: The Bistro is a small coffee shop located in the C&BA Complex in between Bidgood and Alston next to Subway. They brew Starbucks coffee and provide a quick coffee run on a different side of campus. I personally have never been to the Bistro, but I have heard good things about it. If you are a Freshman and live in Friedman Hall, stop by the Bistro during your swift coffee breaks.
Java City: Java City is a strategically placed coffee shop located on the ground floor of Gorgas Library. They serve a wide variety of cold and hot coffee beverages and are sure to satisfy your coffee cravings. If you are already in the Library, Java City is only a few steps away.
Dining halls: Free coffee is always good coffee. If you are Freshman like me and have unlimited meal swipes, free coffee is right at your fingertips. Lakeside, Fresh Foods, Burke, and Bryant all have free coffee options inside the dining halls. After my meal, I usually grab a cup on the way out.
Whether you need that extra boost for studying or you just aren’t a morning person, each of these locations provides you with the caffeine fix you need.