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7 Best Spots To Study In Toronto Where You Can Cram For Exams & Grab A Coffee

Get your study on!

Editorial Assistant

Exam season is almost upon us and what better way to get the study sesh going with some much-needed coffee, some wifi, and chill vibes. Cue the lo-fi study music.

There are so many cafes in Toronto to study at, but Yelp crowned these coffee shops as some of the best in the city to get your study on.

So sit back, relax, and fuel up on some caffeine at any of these seven cafés that will have you wondering why you didn't choose them over Robarts Library.

Moonbean Coffee Company

Price: 💸

Address: 30 St. Andrew St., Toronto, ON

Offerings: Coffee, tea, smoothies, sandwiches, baked goods

Why You Need To Go: Open since 1995, this quaint shop nestled in the heart of Kensington market is the perfect place for a nice warm coffee and some quiet time.

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FIKA Café

Price: 💸

Address: 28 Kensington Ave., Toronto, ON

Offerings: Coffee, baked goods, sandwiches

Why You Need To Go: Filled with Scandinavian designs, this cafe serves up some really bookish vibes that will have you cozy and settled in for a long day of studying. If you've got a sweet tooth, you can also try their signature in-house-made Swedish cinnamon buns that are available in limited quantities.

FIKA only has a limited amount of indoor seating, however, so plan ahead if you want to park up here with your books.

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Boxcar Social

Price: 💸 - 💸 💸

Address: 4 Boulton Ave., Toronto, ON, and various locations*

Offerings: Coffee, pastries, pasta, pizza, alcohol

Why You Need To Go: From serving up pasta to cups of steaming hot coffee, this coffee bar has both the food and the atmosphere to fuel a night of studying. Plus, you could grab a nice glass of wine to toast to a hard day of studying.

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Goldstruck Coffee

Price: 💸

Address: 130 Cumberland St., Toronto, ON

Offerings: Café classics

Why You Need To Go: It's a small café in Toronto's classy Yorkville Village that serves up some strong coffee and tasty treats. Known for their friendly service and cozy decor, it's no wonder that even former Olympians go there for some much-needed caffeine and focus.

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Sorry Coffee Co

Price: 💸

Address: 102 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON

Offerings: Coffee, pastries

Why You Need To Go: This swanky coffee shop has nothing to be sorry about. Nestled right inside of the Kit and Ace amidst the trendy boutiques in Yorkville, studying here will make you feel high-class and swaggy. Add this to your bucket list for study spots as indoor seating will be open right at the end of February.

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Forget Me Not Café

Price: 💸

Address: 506 Adelaide St. W., Toronto, ON

Offerings: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches

Why You Need To Go: Forget Me Not Cafe is a Korean-inspired boutique café that's known for its baked goods and specialty drinks, like the Dalgona Latte. Their cozy home decor and welcoming atmosphere give the ultimate vibes for some laid-back laptop time.

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Versus Coffee

Price: 💸 - 💸 💸

Address: 70 Adelaide St. E., Toronto, ON

Offerings: Coffee, sandwiches, alcohol, pastries

Why You Need To Go: Right off the hustle and bustle of Toronto's financial district, this coffee spot that serves up some pretty bomb latte art is the perfect getaway to study either by yourself or with friends. They've also got a great patio for customers to have some time outside if the weather permits.

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*This article has been updated.

  • Editorial Assistant

    Sophie Chong was the Editorial Assistant for Narcity Media. She graduated with a journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and previously worked as an intern for Narcity's Toronto desk. Her work has appeared in publications like blogTO, The Eyeopener, Folio Magazine, and more. She also has a background in social media management and B2B marketing.
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