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The best places to study in San Diego, according to Reddit

The 3 places to study in San Diego that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Cafe Bassam, San Diego Central Library and Blackmarket Bakery. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

Bird's-eye view of a modern library with tables and people studying by large windows in San Diego, CA.

  1. Cafe Bassam

    Café, 5th Avenue

    WI-FI, Recommended ×3

    , work score 100
    Cafe Bassam in Banker’s Hill is a great little spot
    r/sandiegoApril 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cafe Bassam

  2. San Diego Central Library

    Library, E St

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    Some San Diego Library locations have outdoor patios with free wifi and laptops
    r/sandiegoFebruary 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for San Diego Central Library

  3. Blackmarket Bakery

    Café, 30th Street

    WI-FI, Reddit recommended

    , work score 100
    Krakatoa in Golden Hill, Blackmarket Bakery & Influx in North Park all have good patios and wifi
    r/sandiegoNovember 2020

    Hours, amenities and photos for Blackmarket Bakery

Our picks

Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. Holsem Coffee

    Café, University Avenue

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    Sleek, modern coffee shop with plenty of seating options. ... Park on 29th Street.
    Corrie Monteverde

    Hours, amenities and photos for Holsem Coffee

  2. Lestat's on Park

    Study café, Park Blvd

    WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    The Park Avenue location has extra comfortable seating, including couches and a quiet back room perfect for focused work.
    ThereSanDiegoSeptember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Lestat's on Park

  3. Lofty Coffee & co.

    Café, West Cedar Street

    WI-FI, Blog recommended

    , work score 100
    I’ve never personally worked from here, but the outdoor patio is always full of people working on their laptops. Indoor seating has only about 6 or so tables.
    Of Good ReportAugust 2021mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Lofty Coffee & co.

  4. Starbucks

    Café, Sixth Avenue

    WI-FI, 4, €€

    , work score 100

    Hours, amenities and photos for Starbucks

  5. MCRD San Diego Library

    Library, Building 7W

    WI-FI

    , work score 100

    Hours, amenities and photos for MCRD San Diego Library

  6. San Diego City College Library

    Library, Park Blvd

    WI-FI

    , work score 100

    San Diego City College is a public community college in San Diego, California. It is part of San Diego Community College District and the California Community Colleges system. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

    Hours, amenities and photos for San Diego City College Library

  7. Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library

    Library, San Pasqual St

    WI-FI

    , work score 100

    Hours, amenities and photos for Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library

Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.