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Some days the library just doesn’t hit. Good thing we live in Sydney, a city surrounded by beautiful cafés where you can settle in with a coffee and reward your hard work with a sweet treat.
We’ve curated some of the best aesthetic cafés for your next study session, whatever mood you’re in.
| Cafe | Atmosphere | Wi-Fi & Charging Ports | Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Butterfly Tea and Dessert | Homey and dessert-focused | Free Wi-Fi + charging outlets | CBD |
| Sappho Books, Café & Bar | Plenty of warm nooks | No Wi-Fi + limited charging ports | Glebe |
| Paramount Coffee Project | Industrial chic | Free Wi-Fi + charging ports | Surry Hills |
| Industry Beans York Street | City, minimalist vibe | Free Wi-Fi + charging ports | CBD |
| Canva Space | Clean and contemporary | Free Wi-Fi + charging ports | Surry Hills |
| Edition Roasters | Japanese influence | Free Wi-Fi + limited charging ports | Multi Location |
| O3 Space | Quirky and warm | Free Wi-Fi + charging ports | Newtown |
Prefer a quieter setup? Sydney also has plenty of libraries and public spaces where you can settle in for a longer study session.
| Location | Vibe / Atmosphere | Wi-Fi | Food / Drink | Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Square Library | Open and modern | Free | Noun Café located above the library | Zetland |
| State Library of New South Wales | Historic and quiet | Free | Library Café | CBD |
| Woollahra Library | Vibrant and playful | Free | Bake Bar | Woollahra |
Sydney takes its coffee very seriously. And if you’re going to park up for a serious study session, the coffee matters. Here are a few spots to put on your bucket list:
Toby’s Estate – 32–36 City Rd, Chippendale NSW 2008
ONA Marrickville – 58 Smith St, Marrickville NSW 2204
La Famiglia Café – 284 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Single O – 60/64 Reservoir St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Only Coffee Project – 259 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Rather than telling yourself you’ll study for eight hours straight (which, let’s be honest probably isn’t going to happen) try breaking your day into smaller, more manageable sections.
Break your study day into smaller sections. Set yourself clear tasks instead of one huge goal for the entire day.
Try the 30-30 rule. Spend 30 minutes doing focused study with your phone and other distractions out of reach, then take a 30-minute break. Alternating between concentration and downtime can make a long study day feel much more manageable.
Change your study environment. Try one of the cafés or libraries above. A different setup and a little background noise can sometimes help you reset your focus.
Use study apps.
Forest – helps you stay focused by growing a virtual tree while you work.
Quizlet – useful for creating flashcards, revising concepts and testing your memory.
Pomodoro timers – divide study time into focused sessions followed by regular breaks.
And if you need more study tips, check out How To Motivate Yourself To Study.
You can also read our Top 10 Time Management Tips for Students to help you organise your time more effectively.
