One grande iced vanilla latté with a side of a 20-page packet on religion. Two paninis served up with one six-page literature paper. One tuna fish sandwich, a bottle of water and an order of one Ernest Hemingway novel, well done.
Well, not quite. But with a plentiful selection of quiet cafés and coffee shops in town, you can combine crunch time and munch time-that is, studying and getting something good to eat.
Check out some of these local spots, and never again will you be shunned to the library to read history while simultaneously tapping into the sorry resources of the first floor vending machines.
Borders ‘ Town Green
1499 Post Road
First stop: Borders. The store has a small café inside where you can order Green Mountain coffee, iced lattés, specialty frozen drinks and baked goods such as cookies, brownies, coffee cake and other pastries.
Take a seat at one of the tables by the window and watch shoppers stroll by on the main road as you pour over your notes. Or, if you’re more into nature, grab your coffee and walk a few blocks down to the town green. There’s a gazebo and a few benches to rest on. If you prefer studying in complete silence, this is usually the best bet to venture away from our sometimes noisy campus.
Las Vetas Lounge
1462 Post Road
If you’re looking for a funky coffee lounge with plenty of comfy seating, this place is calling your name. With a smorgasbord of drink choices, Las Vetas is sure to serve your favorite coffee drink.
The interior is decked out with ’50s, ’60s and ’70s décor. The lounge also sells baked goods and vintage candy to munch on while you’re preparing to ace Friday’s exam.
Eclectic music is usually playing softly in the background, so don’t expect complete peace and quiet.
The Firehouse Deli
22 Reef Road
This is the place to go if you’re looking for a full, hearty lunch. Go all out and put all the fixings on your sandwich, then settle down at one of the tables inside with a good book (for your philosophy class or otherwise). Perhaps you may decide to take your food outside to catch the breeze at one of the umbrella-clad tables.
Pastries and breakfast sandwiches are also served. Keep in mind that the inside seating area is a bit noisier than the one outside.
Chat-N-Chew Coffeehouse
2217 Post Road
This Post Road coffee house has a friendly atmosphere and a great selection of snacks and drinks. From paninis to quiches and soups to salads, you will surely find something to appease your appetite.
Chat-N-Chew also has a wide variety of hot and cold coffee drinks, including the likes of steamers, lattés and mock frappucinos.
Feel like getting into the autumn spirit while studying? Here you can choose from a selection of fall treats: pumpkin walnut muffins, pumpkin nut scones and pumpkin spice lattés.
The great munch spot also features bagels, pastries, scones and other baked goods to satisfy your sweet tooth. Chat-N-Chew is the place to go when you need to study-n-chew.
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