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Berkeley study spots
People's Coffee & Tea is one of Berkeley study spots.

1. People's Coffee & Tea

2015 Shattuck Ave (at University Ave), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Berkeley · 33 tips and reviews

JillJill: Really cool murals on the walls, and some are lined with covers of comic books. Great food and good Mexican hot chocolate.

Memorial Glade is one of Berkeley study spots.

2. Memorial Glade

South Hall Rd (Sather Rd), Berkeley, CA
College Quad · University of California-Berkeley · 5 tips and reviews

JillJill: The grass gets wet and can get crowded on sunny days.

Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe is one of Berkeley study spots.

3. Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe

5427 College Ave (at Kales Ave), Oakland, CA
Café · North Oakland · 36 tips and reviews

JillJill: Not known by many students, nor is it used as a study place because it's so far away from campus. But that makes it great because there are few people and a nice atmosphere. And chocolate of course.

Caffe Strada is one of Berkeley study spots.

4. Caffe Strada

8.1
2300 College Ave (at Bancroft Way), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · Southside · 97 tips and reviews

JillJill: A popular place to study. Can get crowded and cold. They don't take card, so bring cash. The ATM there charges $3 and banks are a walk away.

Cafe Milano is one of Berkeley study spots.

5. Cafe Milano

6.6
2522 Bancroft Way (btwn Barrow Ln & Sather Rd), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · Southside · 37 tips and reviews

JillJill: Popular place because it's across the street from campus, has lots of seating, a lot of outlets, and good food and coffee.

Beanery Inc. is one of Berkeley study spots.

6. Beanery Inc.

2925 College Ave, Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · 19 tips and reviews

JillJill: Basically all up and down college you will find good cafes. This one has outside seating in the back, good coffee, and lots of outlets. Sandwiches are huge.

Sack's Coffeehouse is one of Berkeley study spots.

7. Sack's Coffeehouse

2701 College Ave (Derby), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · 37 tips and reviews

JillJill: LOVE this place. The food is amazing and it stays open late. The downside, lots of tables squished too close together. Get there early and save a table near the wall if you need an outlet.