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This coffee-haven is the perfect place for students, writers, businessmen and the like. Enjoy a warm tea, icy frappucino, mini-donut or cheese plate while you work. There's plenty of space in this roomy Starbucks, plus an outdoor area. Opens daily at 5:30 a.m. and closes at 10:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Stays open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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Nothing can beat the quiet of the library, although this is one of the more noisy ones when it serves as an after-school hangout or a family meeting place. But it does have free wi-fi, plenty of public computers, plus the charming atmosphere that books always provides. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 p.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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As at Starbucks, you can score a latte and use free wi-fi here. But unlike Starbucks, you can also enjoy a cold beer, cajun chicken and a bohemian atmosphere. Open Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Though lacking wi-fi, Eagle Rock Park has trees, grass, flowers, open sky—in a word, nature. Grab a blanket, some sunscreen, and spread out under the sunshine as you read Voltaire or study physics. The park’s hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Though Swork is usually crowded, you can't beat its hipster-feel. There's free wi-fi with purchase, plus computers for public use. There's also a kids area if you bring the little ones. Open every day from 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
