Published: Oct. 1, 2023

The CU Boulder campus offers many convenient coffee, tea and snack shops to keep you full during your study sessions. These coffee and tea shops will make the hours spent studying a little more enjoyable.

The Bakery in WeatherTech

The C4C has many spaces and lounges for studying. Stop by The Bakery in WeatherTech on the first floor before your study session for specialty coffee and made-from-scratch pastries. The Bakery combined with the WeatherTech and now has couches and tables where you can enjoy your coffee.

The Laughing Goat

The Laughing Goat at Norlin Library is located in the Norlin Commons. Enjoy espresso drinks, coffee, tea, sandwiches and snacks with tables inside and outside the library’s southeast entrance.

Pekoe Sip House

Head inside the ATLAS Center for signature drinks like chai, boba tea, blended drinks, lemonade and other made-to-order drinks. ATLAS has study rooms on the second floor.

Etai’s Bakery Café

If you are on east campus, visit the Biotech Building for coffee, tea, lattes, cappuccinos, espresso and breakfast foods available all day.

SEEC Café

Enjoy a full-service espresso bar at this restaurant located at Research Park in the SEEC building.

Violet Peak

With locations in the Engineering Center and Koelbel, Violet Peak offers everything from coffee and espresso to smoothies and sandwiches.

Foolish Craig’s Too

Located in the Porter Biosciences building, Foolish Craig’s Too serves Boulder Organic Coffee and a selection of food items, including their award-winning bread made fresh daily in their bakery on Pearl Street.

Lawless Craig’s Cafe

Enjoy a selection of espresso drinks, bagels, pastries, burritos and made-to-order sandwiches at the Lawless Craig’s Cafe in the Wolf Law Building.

Starbucks

One of the most popular places to grab a caffeinated beverage is Starbucks on the first floor of the UMC. It offers hot and iced drinks, blended coffees, pastries, on-the-go meal options, snacks, whole bean coffee for home brewing and Starbucks merchandise. After getting your order, head to the fifth-floor lounge of the UMC for a study space with great views of the Flatirons.