Coffee. Work. Sleep. A common routine among many Americans these days, and critical to their success are coffee shops.

That’s why we’ve put together a list of the three best coffee shops to study in San Diego. Ones with lots of electricity, tables, and of course coffee. Note we did not say “coffee shops with the most delicious coffee” because, quite frankly, the best coffee shop to work or study won’t always offer an $11 single-origin pour over from a farm on planet Pandora. But they do have food, and they will keep you fully caffeinated and plugged in to the matrix.

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters – Waterfront, Little Italy

Named after Bird Rock in La Jolla, where sea-birds have been known to drink espresso, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters are an essential part of San Diego’s cafe culture. With multiple airy, open locations and consistently great coffee, it fits the bill for a solid place to get work done. If you want food, we recommend their Lil Dippers, which are mini burritos with a dipping sauce – a rewarding snack for working hard.

Our preferred spot is their Waterfront location on 1420 Kettner Blvd (there are two locations in Little Italy, so be aware!). This location has cathedral ceilings and a decent amount of seats, tables, and benches to post up and read a book, work on a blog, or do some studying. Being in downtown Little Italy this location can get quite busy, so don’t be shocked if you see fellow bloggers already occupying the seats at this trendy cafe. But while the seating is not as abundant, they create a nice atmosphere to get comfy and handle your business.

Moe Coffee – North Park

Like Bird Rock, Moe Coffee also has multiple locations, but their best spot is in North Park.

Spacious and airy, especially when they open their enormous windows to the patio, Moe Coffee accommodates the remote worker well with a fair amount of private tables and shared tables available. This cafe also caters to people not addicted to screens, like running club members and regular folk just grabbing a coffee, so do not be surprised if table space is limited during busy times. They have a full menu with sandwiches, toasts, pastries, yogurt/granola bowls, and smoothies. Our go-to is the cortado, paired with a bacon breakfast sandwich on the English muffin.

Overall, Moe Coffee has a great vibe with lots of plants, open air, generous workspaces, and solid Wi Fi to keep you connected to the internet. Forever.

Lestat's – University Heights

Lestat’s on Park on Park Blvd in University Heights is always a great spot for studying or working. With three locations, late hours, (Lestat’s on Park is open 24 hours), tons of seating, and an abundance of outlets and power-strips, Lestat’s is the perfect bohemian coffee shop to be a recluse and knock out some work. They also have a large menu that includes sandwiches, salads, pizzas, many different pastries (our favorite is their diabetes inducing whoopie pie), and almost every cafe drink you can imagine.

Each location has a consistently quirky atmosphere with large velvety thrones placed about, and Renaissance or ancient Egyptian themed art throughout their large rooms. Being such a key workplace in San Diego, it can get crowded with a variety of people including bloggers, freelance digital writers, online essayists… so mostly bloggers with a few students and “Magic The Gathering” nerds in the mix. But even during busy times, Lestat’s is such a large space that there is a good chance you’ll find a spot.

Whether you need to study for a test, work on your website, or catch up on reading, Lestat’s is the ultimate cafe to get your work done in San Diego.

Honorable Mentions

Cafe Calabria

Located in North Park, Cafe Calabria has a more elevated style, but plenty of seating for work. Much of it is shared tables and booths, so be prepared to get friendly with other workers.

Subterranean Coffee Boutique in North Park

A throwback to old college coffee shops with their eclectic seating (think sofas, comfy chairs, tables of varying heights and sizes, no two pieces of furniture the same), hipster baristas playing solid hipster music (probably on vinyl), a wide assortment of food, and of course, good coffee.

Holsem Coffee

A high quality coffee shop in North Park with ample seating, though it fills up quickly by mid-morning. Also makes a case for the best cold brew in town