The best places to study in New York
The 10 libraries and study cafés in New York best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by La Colombe Coffee Workshop, New Amsterdam Library and Le Pain Quotidien.
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.
01La Colombe Coffee Workshop
café319 Church Street★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
La Colombe Coffee Workshop is a fashionable café in lower Manhattan serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries and snacks. The space is simple and welcoming with small tables for two, cute interior seating, and friendly staff.
02New Amsterdam Library
library9 Murray Street★ 4.2PowerWork 100
New Amsterdam Library is a public library in Lower Manhattan near City Hall, tucked into the ground floor of an office building. The space is calm and quiet, with a steady flow of people working and reading. Despite its smaller size, it feels active and well-used.
03Le Pain Quotidien
café81 West Broadway, New York★ 4.2Wi‑FiWork 100
04Starbucks Coffee Company
café2 Broadway★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 100
This Starbucks location on Broadway in lower Manhattan is a welcoming coffeehouse serving handcrafted coffee, espresso, tea, breakfast and pastries. Reviewers consistently praise the staff for their kindness and personal touches, such as thoughtful notes on cups.
07Theresa and Edward O'Toole Library
library99 Glenwood AveWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Hours, amenities and photos for Theresa and Edward O'Toole Library
08Brooklyn Public Library - Cortelyou Branch
library1305 Cortelyou RdWi‑FiWork 100
Hours, amenities and photos for Brooklyn Public Library - Cortelyou Branch
09Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
library203 W 115th StWi‑FiWork 100
Hours, amenities and photos for Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
1053rd Street Library
library18 W 53rd StWi‑FiWork 100
