Your Guide to Late Night Coffee Shops in San Diego

If you are anything like me, you work better in coffee shops than at your own home. For me, it is being surrounded by fellow workers and being inspired by the ambiance of the shop that makes me want to get work done. As finals season is approaching, I understand many students will be eagerly searching for study spots. The only problem is that coffee shops can be notorious for closing early- and the lack of late night coffee shops can be frustrating. So it makes me greatly appreciate those coffee houses that keep their shop open even after the sun goes down. For this reason, I provide you a list of 10 of my favorite shops in San Diego that are perfect for those late night study sessions.

1.Cafe Bassam - Downtown San Diego

Cafe Bassam is sweet little (hidden) nook near Balboa Park. The shop reads like an antique shop but don’t be fooled, this place has many coffee, tea, and food options. This dimly light shops offers their doors from 8:00am to 12:00 am ! This place has indoor and outdoor seating, but since winter is coming I recommend the former.

Little tip: Their dirty chai and Mexican mocha are amazing!

Hours: 8am-12:00am

Outlets: Who knows?

2. Moniker General Coffee - Point Loma

Moniker is always a safe bet when I’m looking for a place to study. It has plenty of space outdoors and indoors with multiple seating options perfect for group study sessions or just a table for 1. They offers plenty of drink options, from coffee and tea to cocktails at night time. And in case you get hungry you can get one of their many food options or just walk over to Liberty Public Market for more options.

Hours: 7am-10pm weekdays | 7am-11:00 weekend | 7am-9pm Sunday

Outlets: Yes

3. Young Hickory - North Park

Young Hickory was a recent discovery of mine but I was pretty pumped to find it. The atmosphere here is great! Feels so opened and airy (probably from that open wall space) which makes it feel like you’re not just stuck inside a shop all night long.

Hours: 7am-11pm

Outlets: Yes

4. Better Buzz- Multiple Locations

I couldn’t write this list without mentioning Better Buzz! If you’re from San Diego you have probably heard of this place before. This popular shop has been growing in the past few years, with now up to 8 locations. But the best locations to use for your study purposes are located in Pacific Beach, Encinitas and of course their latest location in Hillcrest. Hillcrest’s two floor location provides plenty space for group sessions or just for yourself.

Hours: Pacific Beach - 5am-9pm | Encinitas - 5:30am-9pm | Hillcrest - 6am-9pm 

Outlets: Yes

5. DejaBrew Lounge

Have you heard? There’s a new shop in town and it stays open late at night! This house turn to coffee shop is the sweetest little nook to bring over your work load. With space both indoors and outdoors, you’ll find yourself feeling at home without having to worry about making a delicious cup of coffee.

Hours: 8:30am-9:30pm

Outlets: Yes

6. Lestats

If you are any thing familiar with late night coffee shops, you are probably familiar with this one. This coffee shops is the mother of ” coffee shops who have your back during finals”. The other shops close late at night but this one is open 24 HOURS! Not only that but they have three location to choose from.

Hours: 24/7 open

Outlets: Yes

7. Parakeet Cafe

Parakeet Cafe has 3 locations but the one we are focusing on is the one in Little Italy. This new location has a huge space with plenty of outlets available, and a variety of menu options to give you energy all day long.
Hours: 7am-9pm

Outlets: Yes

8. Refill

Tucked away in the hillcrest area, refill offers seating inside and outside.You’ll recognize their staple blue chairs and cute coffee mugs. With great food and coffee, it will keep your brain ready to get some work done.

Hours: 9am-7pm

Outlets: Yes

9 Frost me cafe and bakery

Another Little Italy shop! but seriosuly this cute shop offers the tastiest pastries and coffee. Not only that but with space inside and outside, it makes the perfect study location. And if you get cold at night, they have blankets. You can overlook the beauty of Little Italy while you get your study sesh on.
Hours: 6am-9pm

Outlets: Yes

10.Influx

Not another Little Italy shop, but their location in Broadway offers late night hours while a great seating space inside.