When your good study habits go down the drain and your textbooks start to look as though they’re written in runes, don’t panic. Instead, take some yoga breaths and begin mentally preparing yourself for a late-night study sesh. And then promptly get thee to a coffee shop that has free Wi-Fi.
University District
While the University District is worse off without Trabant (RIP) and its dirty, spicy chai lattes, it still has plenty of tasty and, more importantly, caffeinated offerings for the night owls and insomniacs among us. Wander just off of University of Washington’s main campus to Sureshot Espresso (4505 University Way NE), a haven for metalheads and crust-punks where you can order an extra-caffeinated white coffee. If the Finnish black metal is too much for you, make the trek to Cafe Racer (5828 Roosevelt Way NE) on the border of Ravenna and the U-District. The quirky cafe-bar hybrid is a great place to refuel with freshly made greasy-spoon foods. (Shout-out to kitchen master Len!) Order their absurdly delicious tuna melt and a coffee, which can be ordered spiked if you’re having One of Those Nights™. The night winds down at 2 a.m.
