The best places to study in New York
The 10 libraries and study cafés in New York best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by La Colombe Coffee Workshop, New Amsterdam Library and Le Pain Quotidien.
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.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop is a fashionable café in lower Manhattan serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries and snacks. The space is simple and welcoming with small tables for two, cute interior seating, and friendly staff.
New Amsterdam Library is a public library in Lower Manhattan near City Hall, tucked into the ground floor of an office building. The space is calm and quiet, with a steady flow of people working and reading. Despite its smaller size, it feels active and well-used.
This Starbucks location on Broadway in lower Manhattan is a welcoming coffeehouse serving handcrafted coffee, espresso, tea, breakfast and pastries. Reviewers consistently praise the staff for their kindness and personal touches, such as thoughtful notes on cups.
