Best place to study in Saratoga: Starbucks

Although well known for its lattes and frappuccinos,  Starbucks is also known as the best place to study after school.

There are two stores of the chain located in the city: one in the center of downtown and another in the Argonaut Place Shopping Center. The downtown Starbucks is open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Argonaut Starbucks from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Their products include oven-warmed pastries, brewed coffee and free WiFi, leaving customers satisfied with the friendly service. Although the cafe sometimes gets hectic, junior Michelle Xu said the noise level is always “manageable, especially if you bring headphones.”

“It's just a different environment than, for example, your house, so it helps me stay focused,” Xu said.

The eatery’s use of portable phone charging stations at each table is also useful to those who rely on their phones to complete their work.

“It feels a lot more comfortable than, for example, the library because you can eat, drink, and talk,” Xu said. “I would guess why most people chose Starbucks is that the store hours are pretty long.”

The only downside to the cafe is that the food and drinks are a bit on the pricey side. But that doesn’t stop students from showing up in droves each day..

Starbucks has earned its well-deserved title of best place to study in Saratoga, a place where students can meet with friends to have a study session or just focus by themselves.