If you want to mix up your regular study routine, skip the library and hit up a local café or bakery to get through your exam material. These student-friendly spots around Vancouver have strong coffee, free Wi-Fi, ample seating, and plenty of electrical outlets to keep your computer powered up through your cram session. Some are even open around the clock for the occasional nighttime grind.
Callhoun’s is a haven for UBC students trying to get some overnight studying in before next morning’s final. With ample seating, numerous small personal-sized tables, and accessible outlets for laptops, it is no wonder Calhoun's Bakery is the place to be during exam season. Not to mention the delectable treats to keep hunger at bay. But do note, each purchase gives you three hours of free Wi-Fi, so split up your order if you plan on staying a while.
This Vancouver-based coffee chain is always a great option for getting work done. Most Blenz locations around the city have late-night hours to accommodate students who need to hit the books after dinner. If you need to pull an all-nighter, head to 24-hour Blenz outpost just off No. 3 road in Richmond. The café menu features everything from basic drip coffee to gourmet espresso-based beverages and sweet specialty drinks, so you can keep caffeinated well into the early morning hours.
Prado Café’s Gastown location is a favourite for Vancouverites looking to get locally roasted 49th Parallel coffee and made-from-scratch in baked goods. Free Wi-Fi and ample seating at the oversized communal table helps foster productivity, while the interesting street traffic makes for good people watching when you need to take a break from the books. The café is open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm throughout the week, so this spot is best for daytime cram sessions.
A new addition to the Metrotown area, this cute Taiwanese café has already become a haven for local students. Settle in for a long study session at the large communal tables and enjoy a nutritious daily sandwich and a steaming cup of tea from their vast tea selection. If you need a serious hit of caffeine, there are plenty of espresso-based drinks, pour over coffees and cold brews on offer. Feeling adventurous? Try a refreshing glass of cold grass jelly milk.
Propoganda Coffee ticks off all boxes for the perfect study spot with its free Wi-Fi, spacious workstations, sufficient electrical outlets, as well as ambient background music. The best part: you can open a tab for your favourite caffeinated beverages and snacks and then settle up your bill on your way out.