Coffee on Comm. ave.

02.13.20
Personally, my most productive hours are spent in a coffee shop instead of the BU library. It’s the little things in life that make my day better, and being able to enjoy a vanilla latte and a sandwich while I’m grinding out some work does just that. I also enjoy the cafe environment because coffee houses are always filled with other young people being productive. Being in this kind of environment encourages me to stay focused since I’m being surrounded by productive energy. There are four major coffee houses BU’s campus which is along Commonwealth Ave. 

​The first coffee house worth mentioning is the Starbucks that is below Warren towers. If you are in East Campus and want to pick up a coffee to go before heading to class, this Starbucks is probably your easiest and most accessible option. There is even a way to order your coffee on the Starbucks app and pick it up without having to wait in a long line. However, if you want a place to do work, seating is very limited and not as reliable. This leads me to rank this coffeehouse as my least favorite place to do work on campus. 
My order at Starbucks:
    Tall Pike’s Roast room for cream & a sausage cheddar and egg breakfast sandwich 

If you are around central campus, Pavement Coffee is a great place to stop by to get a drink and get some work done. They offer a wide variety of sandwiches, bagels, and pastries. It is very busy inside so during the cafe's peak hours (which is around 10am-12:30pm) you might have to wait for someone to get up before being able to sit down and do work. Also, if you are unable to focus and be productive when it's very loud, this place may not be for you. The last time I was in there, someone I was studying with almost had to ask if they could lower the volume of the music because it was so loud. Overall, their breakfast sandwiches are the best thing they offer but I feel like there are other coffee houses on Comm Ave. with better tasting coffee. 
My order at Pavement:
The Fix sandwich and a latte 

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Two of my favorite coffee shops along Comm Ave. are in west campus. My second favorite place to enjoy coffee and do homework is at  Blue State Coffee. If you are looking for a quieter and less busy coffeehouse to get some work done this is the place. Every time I come in here there is always an open seat available. I personally really like the convenience of the location because I pass the shop every day on my walk to class and home. If you are heading to class from west campus this is a great place to get a coffee to go. I also really like the taste of their coffee too. Although, I don’t like spending long periods of time in the lounge area because the furniture is not that comfortable. 

My order at Blue State Coffee:
Vanilla latte and smoked salmon bagel

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Last, but definitely not least, is Cafe Nero. When I say I have never been more productive in a coffee shop I mean in Cafe Nero sitting at the far back left table. I enjoy this place so much that I come to do homework and eat a sandwich here every day after class. The lounge area has multiple large tables for people to take a seat wherever one is open. Out of all the coffee shops I have recommended, Cafe Nero has the most space for people to work, study, socialize, or even just sit and enjoy a coffee. Because of the always accessible seating, I never really feel pressured or rushed to get up which is nice when you have a lot of work to get done. Also, they have an awesome rewards punch card program that offers your 11th drink for free! It’s always a good day when I can take my full punchcard in and get a free drink for any size. The energy of the space isn’t even my favorite part of this coffeehouse, as I believe they have the best tasting coffee. Overall, if you are looking for a coffeehouse with good vibes, good food, and delicious tasting coffee, this is the spot for you. My only complaint is that the location of the shop is pretty far west but I live on that side of campus so it’s not too much of a problem for me.

My order at Cafe Nero (what I’m eating as I write this blog post):
A ham and cheese croissant and an iced cold brew coffee 

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