Posted 3 weeks ago
Fri 09 May, 2025 12:05 AM
Finding the most productive study spot for you can be a real game-changer during exam season. To help you find the perfect spot for you, here's our list of some of the best student-friendly cafés within walking distance of campus.
Bondade Goodness
📍111 Queens Road, LE2 1TT
Looking for somewhere with fresh vegan or vegetarian food and drinks to keep your energy levels up? Bondade Goodness has got you covered.
Only a 10-minute walk from campus, this is a great place to stop off for a bit of extra study in a cosy atmosphere. If you are feeling a bit peckish, their diverse and affordable menu won't disappoint. Expect vegan and veggie breakfast options, burgers, wraps, loaded fries, salads, snacks and more – not to mention their selection of coffees and teas.
Bru Coffee
📍20 – 22 Granby Street, LE1 1DE
Voted one of the best coffee shops in the city, this should be on the top of your coffee shop list. Only a 20-minute walk from campus and open from early morning until late at night, whether you're an early bird or night owl this is a great café for everyone's study routine.
Northern Cobbler
📍104 Queens Road, LE2 3FL
Located in Clarendon Park, this is a popular spot for those staying in student accommodation as the area is filled with affordable and student-friendly cafés and restaurants. As a speciality coffee roasters too, you know their coffee is going to be good.
On the sunny days you can even work outside on their canopied veranda!
St Martin's Coffee Shop
📍2 – 6 Saint Martin's Walk, St Martin's Square, LE1 5DG
Running across two stories with an outdoor seating area, you should be able to find a seat easily here. If you're planning on studying through lunch, their menu is also a must-try with a range of pastries, cakes and hearty brunch options. Just be aware that they're only open until 3/4pm on select days throughout the week.
Leicester's coffee scene is incredibly diverse, so no matter how you study you shouldn't struggle to find a spot that suits you.
