by Nicholas Ketchum
Staff Writer
“For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing,” lamented Richard II in William Shakespeare’s play bearing that same princely namesake. Except in the following scenario you’re the night owl—and hopefully not shrieking, but instead study-eating!
Many students (and professionals likewise) feel their best work occurs along the far end of the clock and into the quiet wee morning hours; moments liberated from the pesky human distractions that haunt daylight. Even if the final outcome of habitual late-night study-eating is debated among experts, rest assured you’re in good spiritual company here at WCC.
But where can—or should—you make a study spot during these nighttime hours? Here’s a short and incomplete list of a few of our region’s more delectable late-night study spots:
Fleetwood Diner
A true diner sitting alongside the old Michigan Central Railroad, which has been around for at least 60 years under at least two different names.
Hours: 24/7
Serves: “American” food
Location: 300 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor
Website: thefleetwooddiner.com
Denny’s
You know… it’s Denny’s. If you’re not familiar with Denny’s then you’re an odd fellow. This restaurant is regarded as the default place to go when everywhere else is closed on Thanksgiving and other holidays.
Hours: 24/7
Serves: Standard Denny’s food
Location: 3310 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor
Website: dennys.com
Espresso Royale
Espresso Royale offers a variety of drink options for every taste. This coffee shop was practically made for late night study sessions. Locations have plenty of space for individual and group work.
Hours: The State Street location is open until midnight all week, while the South University location is only open until 11pm.
Serves: Coffee, tea, baked goods, and other coffee shop fare
Location: 324 S. State St., Ann Arbor and 1101 S. University, Ann Arbor
Website: espressoroyalecoffee.com
Hunter House Hamburgers
An old-fashioned hamburger joint that serves “sliders” and also carries a variety of tasty, sugary treats such as milkshakes with optional candy fillings. This place should be considered a jewel.
Hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-3 a.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Serves: Amazing super-greasy food and sweet, creamy desserts
Location: 609 E. William St., Ann Arbor
Website: hunterhousehamburgers.com
Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea
This Ann Arbor classic is the place to stay caffeinated and cram for your next exam. Enjoy baked goods and light snacks, as well as ample lighting, space to spread out, and outlets to keep your laptop as charged as you will be after you try one of their signature espresso beverages.
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday open until midnight, other days and locations vary
Serves: Coffee, tea, and light snacks
Location: 123 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor
Website: sweetwaterscafe.com
Starbucks
This popular coffee chain is a study spot classic. Get into the fall season with a Pumpkin Spice Latte and join the sea of laptops.
Hours: The Washtenaw location is open until midnight, South University location is open until midnight every night except for Saturday when they close at 9 p.m., and the Carpenter location is open until 11 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 11:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 10:30 p.m. on Sundays
Serves: Coffee, tea, sandwiches, baked goods, and snacks
Location: 3601 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, 222 S. State St., Ann Arbor, and 3650 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor
