The best places to study in Washington
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Washington best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Kramers, Gelman Library and Jacob Burns Law Library.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Kramers
café1517 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 100
03Jacob Burns Law Library
library716 20th Street Northwest★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
04Le Pain Quotidien
café2000 P Street Northwest★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 100
Classic light fare & organic breads fill out the menu at this rustic-chic bakery/cafe chain.
06Central Library / N Quincy St and 10th St N
library1015 N Quincy StWi‑FiWork 100
09Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library
library5625 Connecticut Ave NWWi‑FiWork 100
10Mount Rainier Branch Library
library3409 Rhode Island Ave #200Wi‑FiWork 100