For Socotra Coffee house, an average Monday night is filled with people chatting and studying. Zakeria Almajrabi | The Washtenaw Voice
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Socotra Coffee House
3130 Packard St. Ann Arbor
Socotra Coffee House is a Yemeni coffee shop open until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Perfect for late-night study sessions, it’s full of students studying and playing relaxing music. Pairing this with the variety of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating for both working alone and in groups creates the perfect ambiance for studying. It features a menu with a focus on traditional Yemeni coffee (brewed and lattes), teas and pastries. It’s also just 10 minutes from WCC.
19 Drips Coffee
2891 Jackson Ave. Ann Arbor
19 Drips Coffee has a smaller, cozier vibe, making it ideal for either solo work or duo projects. Another Yemeni “third wave” coffee shop, the website describes it as creating “a memorable experience at our coffee shop’s peaceful environment so that everyone can come and enjoy our coffee no matter their needs.” The food menu goes beyond typical coffee shop fare, featuring lots of filling sandwiches and meals.
Vertex Coffee
1335 S University Ave. Ann Arbor and 307 N River St., Ypsilanti
Vertex Coffee has locations in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. The Ypsilanti location has easy street parking and is open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
The Ann Arbor location is open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Ypsilanti location features all sorts of seating, from high-tops and bar-style to outdoor picnic tables. It also offers a unique variety of coffee flavors, such as a berry mocha or orange cardamom latte. The Ypsilanti location also carries a variety of toasts, sandwiches, salads and quick bites. The Ann Arbor location has locally baked goods. All food items are gluten-free as well.
The Common Cup
1511 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor
Common Cup offers students a warm and authentic place to study and chat. Zakeria Almajrabi | The Washtenaw Voice
The Common Cup was designed with college students in mind. The atmosphere is cozy, with the ceilings adorned with string lights. They’re open 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday, and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The parking lot is large and free. It also boasts a large variety of seating for any number of people and even has a bookshelf with books and various board games. They have a large tea menu in addition to their coffee menu, including non caffeinated teas.