As the autumn air begins to crisp, start the beginning of the year strong with cafe recommendations to add some fall charm to your life. These cute spots can help maximize productivity and romanticize assignments — all while sipping some delicious drinks. If 7 Leaves and Starbucks aren’t quite cutting it, these cute spots can help maximize productivity and romanticize assignments!
Thank You Coffee
255 N Anaheim Blvd Unit D, Anaheim, CA 92805
A cute, trendy spot located in downtown Anaheim, Thank You Coffee is a perfect pick to study at with a small group of friends! Its minimalist design and cozy space create a perfect ambience inside the store. Table space inside can be limited inside however, so be sure to come early to try their wide selection of unique and irresistible flavor combinations! Its most popular drink, the matcha pandan latte, smoothly blends the two flavors until neither is overpowering, yet sufficiently sweet. Feel free to grab a light snack too — their toasts are an excellent tangy and savory after-school treat to get in the studying mood!
Tierra Mia
201 N State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806
Located across Southern California, with three locations in Orange County, Tierra Mia is a local staple with a classic, antique charm. Its allure doesn’t stop there though; with its signature flavors such as the Horchata Frappe, an unparalleled taste of sweet cinnamon and iced coffee, reminiscent of childhood, or its Coffees of the Day to match your mood! This local legend is often bustling with customers, so anticipate a slight wait while waiting for your drink or a table.
Smoking Tiger
2445 E Imperial Hwy # D, Brea, CA 92821
Smoking Tiger is a small chain across Orange County, perfect for a matcha latte and one of their many bread selections to snack on — their Cerritos location is a dedicated bread factory! Outdoor and indoor seating is plentiful, making it the ideal spot for a large study group or hang out. With WiFi and power outlets, this cafe is ideal for spending a whole day working on assignments and studying while trying one (or two!) of its many specialty drinks!
Euro Caffe
3950 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
A charming cafe complete with punny European fish names, reference to “The Great Gatsby,” and an exquisite and diverse menu is located just across South Coast Plaza. After a studying session, feel free to reward your valiant efforts with some retail therapy after the trials of studying. Sugary drinks, from frappuccinos to matcha, to its equally addictive food selection, from paninis to crepes line this must-try menu. Its delectably sweet “Crêpe Gatsby” or delightfully savory “Alexander The Crêpe” are some of its unique points — this eclectic shop has it all! Experience their motto “Europe in a cup!” — perhaps during AP Euro study sessions — in the comfort (and reach) of Orange County!
Instead of enduring your studies at home, romanticize the experience at an aesthetic cafe to make time pass by quicker as you sip a delicious drink. Feel free to listen to music (like The Gamut’s fall playlist) or just revel in the cafe ambience to make the most of your studying this year in a fun and refreshing way.
