NYC’s Cutest Study Corners
By: Victoria Fidanovski
The following places you may need to purchase an item…
Abarco Coffee Shop
Location: East Village
Address: 81 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003
Wifi: Yes
Website: https://www.abraconyc.com/
Tips: The Piccolo Latte is one of my favorites, as well as their House-Made Hot Chocolate!
Stone Street Cafe
Location: Soho
Address: 379 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
Wifi: Yes
Website: https://stonestreetcoffee.com/pages/coffee-shop
Tips: Their outdoor area is super cute, but it doesn’t have outlets. If you want to work there, you have to sit in the back of the coffee shop. Their quiche is also the best!
Do Not Feed Alligators
Location: West Village
Address: 337 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
Wifi: Yes
Website: https://donotfeedalligators.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopaEOlYVKITbW5moYPS5iefVvy5txqSUJzaJqpdLU4usXhPQtkE
Tips: Definitely get their seasonal tart. Their outdoor seating is super cute too!
Lobby at Hotel Chelsea
Location: Chelsea
Wifi: Yes
Address: 222 West Twenty-Third Street New York, N. Y. 10011
Website: https://hotelchelsea.com/dining-and-bar/lobby-bar
Tips: If you want a late-night coffee run, Hotel Chelsea Cafe is open until midnight on weekdays!
Moxy Hotel (any location)
Location: East Village
Wifi: Yes
Address: 112 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Website: https://moxytimessquare.com/meetings-events/bar-moxy-2/
Tips: Any location for the Moxy Hotel is a great study spot. It’s not crowded at all, although it can be a little loud!
For these places below, it’s free to work there…
New York Public Library
Location: Midtown
Wifi: Yes
Address: 476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Website: https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman
Tips: The library is always a great place to find a quiet space. During the weekdays, the library is emptier, but it may be a bit crowded on weekends.
Jefferson Market Library
Location: West Village
Wifi: Yes
Address: 425 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Website: https://www.nypl.org/locations/jefferson-market
Tips: This library is fairly close to campus, but a beautiful space to study. The seating and outlets are limited, so come with items fully charged. A great thing about this place is that you can also sit outside in their garden!
The Met Study Lounge
Location: Upper East Side
Wifi: Yes
Address: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Website: https://www.metmuseum.org/press-releases/watson-nolen-room-renovation
Tips: This study lounge is really good for research purposes, as you have access to some of the databases for The Met.
any bench on the West Side Highway…
Location: if you’re at Washington Square Park, just head west - it’s a short walk to Pier 46!
Tips: On a day when the weather is nice and your computer is charged, take a walk to the West Side Highway and find a bench for some studying outside!