Study Spots in Austin
Quiet Austin study spots with WiFi, outlets, and tables for long sessions. Libraries, cafes, and bookshops with hours, neighborhoods, and noise tips.
54 venues
Strangelove Coffee & Wine
Coffee-to-wine pivot on Cesar Chavez with outlets, a patio, and late hours
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Eclectic eats from tacos to muffalettas in an art-adorned counter-serve cafe with patio
Codependent Cocktails + Coffee
Stylish lounge featuring charcuterie boards, desserts, coffee, cocktails and wine
Community Garden
East Austin all-day cafe on Cedar Ave with wine, beer, and a garden patio
Golden Hour Cafe & Wine Bar
South Austin cafe that transitions from coffee and pastries to wine by evening
Marigold Market + Cafe
Neighborhood market, cafe, and bottle shop in Southwest Austin, open late
Radio Coffee & Beer
Coffee and beer surrounded by food trucks, a live music stage, and shaded picnic tables
Bennu Coffee
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee and local eats
Bennu Coffee Highland
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee and local eats
Cosmic Pickle
Specialty coffee, local beers, craft cocktails and live music, plus food trucks on-site
Epoch Coffee
24-hour Hyde Park cafe with espresso, snacks, and a patio that never closes
Nomadic Beerworks
Off-the-beaten-path South Austin brewery with a quiet taproom and patio
Sa-Tén @ Canopy
Cafe serving coffee and espresso plus Japanese toast and bites in snug, airy digs
Simona's Coffee + Cocktails
South Congress cafe with morning espresso, evening cocktails, and a quiet patio
Walter's Tavern
Coffee, wine and beer, plus sandwiches and salads, in a cozy Victorian building with patio
Austin Central Library
Six-story downtown library with a rooftop garden overlooking Lady Bird Lake
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse (Russell's Bakery)
Neighborhood hangout offering light fare and hosting open mic and live music nights
Palomino Coffee
East 12th neighborhood gem with a quiet patio and outlets at every seat
Austin Public Library - Menchaca Road Branch
South Austin branch open seven days with outdoor seating and solid wifi
Brentwood Social House
European-style cafe serving tea, coffee, English baked goods, savory pies and pastries
Cafe 508
Intimate downtown cafe on East 8th with a courtyard patio and quiet interior
Flightpath Coffeehouse
Art-covered Duval Street cafe with locally sourced snacks and a loyal Hyde Park crowd
Haraz Coffee House
Yemeni-inspired coffee house on MLK, open late with a study-friendly vibe
Houndstooth Coffee - MLK
East side spot near campus with a mellow, laptop-friendly vibe
Houndstooth Coffee - North Lamar
Spacious, light-filled third wave shop with room to spread out
Houndstooth Coffee - Rock Rose
Domain outpost with strong Wi-Fi and a steady stream of tech workers
Idlewild Coffee
Tucked-away downtown cafe on Lavaca with a quiet patio and morning hours
John Gillum Branch, Austin Public Library
Tucked on Steck Ave in Allandale, one of the quieter branches in the system
Life Science Library
Wood-paneled reading room with chandeliers inside the UT Tower, dead silent
Mañana
Cafe inside South Congress Hotel with thoughtfully sourced coffee, juice, and pastries
Milwood Branch, Austin Public Library
Quiet neighborhood branch in far north Austin with an outdoor reading area
Rise Coffee & Bakery
Southwest Austin bakery with fresh pastries, beer on tap, and a quiet dining room
Terrible Love
Intimate Hyde Park cafe on Avenue B with a shaded patio and morning service
Texas EXpresso
Hidden cafe in the Alumni Center that most students never discover
The Pershing Café
East 5th cafe with a quiet patio, food menu, and evening hours til 8pm
Austin Grind
Independent coffee shop on Parmer in North Austin, closes at 5pm
Cepeda Branch, Austin Public Library
East Austin branch on Pleasant Valley with an outdoor courtyard
CoffeePeople
Community-minded Clarksville cafe on North Lamar with food and quiet corners
Dwell Coworking Mueller
Fifth-floor coworking space in Mueller with coffee, snacks, and fast wifi
Houndstooth Coffee
Third wave coffee on Congress Ave with a clean, focused interior
Perry-Castañeda Library
UT's main research library, five floors of quiet study space near the Drag
Pineview Coffee Company
Hidden in an office park, never crowded, clean minimalist study spot
Pleasant Hill Branch, Austin Public Library
South Austin branch on William Cannon with a garden patio
Praxis Coffee Roasters
Small-batch roaster on Linden with a quiet patio and early morning hours
Terrazas Branch, Austin Public Library
East Austin branch on Cesar Chavez with outlets and weekday evening hours
Windsor Park Branch, Austin Public Library
Renovated branch near Mueller with quiet study rooms and outdoor seating
Brother Friend Coffee South
Quiet South First cafe with limited hours and a calm, focused atmosphere
Carver Branch, Austin Public Library
Historic East Austin branch on Angelina with a quiet reading room
Flora Coffee & Culture
Bright Allandale cafe on Anderson Lane with art events and quiet mornings
Howson Branch, Austin Public Library
Tiny Clarksville branch on Exposition, peaceful and rarely crowded
Ruiz Branch, Austin Public Library
East Riverside branch open seven days, one of the few Sunday-open libraries
Yarborough Branch, Austin Public Library
Brentwood branch on Hancock Drive, small and consistently quiet