The best places to study in San Diego
The 10 libraries and study cafés in San Diego best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Holsem Coffee, San Diego Central Library and Blackmarket Bakery.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

01Holsem Coffee
café2911 University AvenueWi‑FiWork 100
Sleek, modern coffee shop with plenty of seating options. ... Park on 29th Street.
Corrie Monteverde 02San Diego Central Library
library820 E StWi‑FiWork 100
Some San Diego Library locations have outdoor patios with free wifi and laptops
r/sandiegoFebruary 2021 03Blackmarket Bakery
café4686 30th StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Krakatoa in Golden Hill, Blackmarket Bakery & Influx in North Park all have good patios and wifi
r/sandiegoNovember 2020 04Starbucks
café1194 Sixth Avenue, San Diego★ 4Wi‑FiWork 100
05MCRD San Diego Library
libraryBuilding 7W 3704, Hochmuth AveWi‑FiWork 100
06San Diego City College Library
library1313 Park BlvdWi‑FiWork 100
San Diego City College is a public community college in San Diego, California. It is part of San Diego Community College District and the California Community Colleges system. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
Hours, amenities and photos for San Diego City College Library
07Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library
library721 San Pasqual StWi‑FiWork 100
Hours, amenities and photos for Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library
08Corner Bakery Cafe
café101 Broadway, San Diego★ 4.2Wi‑FiWork 92
09Bruegger's Bagels
café1080 B Street, San Diego★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 90
10Dunkin'
café225 Broadway Ste 100, San Diego★ 4.2Wi‑FiWork 87









