Take a break from your home office, and check out some cool places to study or work in Memphis. From Collierville to Arlington to Midtown to Whitehaven, this list includes spots all over town.
Aldar Cafe
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Every now and then it’s good to take it back to the basics. The Central Library, located on Poplar near East High School, is a great place to catch up on some assignments and tasks. Its central location makes it the perfect middle ground to meet up with colleagues and study buddies. The public wi-fi, computers, and printing availability also makes the library an essential work location.
That’s not the only public library here in town. Find more locations here.
City & State
City and State, a local coffee shop which also doubles as a cute boutique, is located in the Broad Avenue Arts District. If you’re looking for a chic work spot, this is your place.
Groovy Gratitude
The Hub
The Hub, located in East Memphis inside of Mission Church, is a charming coffee shop that is perfect for studying and working. Between the beautiful decor, background music, and friendly staff, you’re sure to have an amazing experience. The shop sells many types of coffee, including hot and iced lattes, hot chocolate, smoothies, and more. Stop by the shop Monday through Saturday for an experience like no other.
The Conference Room is also available for booking -> $25 an hour to use the space
Juiced what you needed
LuLu’s Cafe & Bakery
MEMPHIS CHESS CLUB
If you’ve streamed The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix, we bet you and Beth Harmon would get a kick out of the Memphis Chess Club, located Downtown. It’s the perfect cozy corner to take care of that to-do list, and to flex your chess skills—or build upon them if you don’t have them already!
MEMPHIS Rox
You don’t need to be an expert rock climber to hang at Memphis Rox. It’s a great spot to chill and get work done—plus, they have their own juice bar Juice Almighty where you can get smoothies, sammiches, and more!
MoQana Yemeni Coffee
MoQana opened its doors in late 2024 and is home to delicious Yemeni coffee and treats with great spaces for hunkering down. Located in Cordova, this place is perf for our out of the loop peeps.
Otherlands Coffee Bar
Coffee, bagels, and a study vibe like no other. Otherlands Coffee Bar is a local favorite for many, located near Midtown, only minutes from Christian Brothers University. With comfy seating throughout the shop, year-round patio seating available, and tasty snacks and drinks to keep you fueled, you’ll be able to hunker down here for hours.
PEARL’S TEA & COFFEE HOUSE
Shelby Farms Park
As one of the largest urban parks in the country, and a local staple, Shelby Farms Park is a perfect place to pull up if you’re one who’s inspired by the beauty of nature. With peaceful lakes and numerous sitting areas, Shelby Farms is a great place to consider.
Square Beans Coffee
Located in Collierville, Square Beans Coffee is an independent coffee shop that specializes in specialty coffee. This cozy corner has everything you need: free wifi, iced coffee, smoothies, turnovers, macarons, and much more.
Sweet Eye Coffee
Ramblin’ Joes
Ramblin’ Joe’s coffee features regionally inspired flavors from around the world and values giving back as part of their daily culture through Joe’s Way, a list of core beliefs that they use as the guidelines to morally and ethically run their business. Stop by their Highland location or their brand new location on Sam Cooper for a cup of coffee that not only tastes great but gives back to the community. Ramblin’ Joe’s has also partnered with Give901 and Teach901 to celebrate and support Memphis teachers, delivering fresh coffee to over 600 educators during TCAP week and offering year-round discounts through the “We Love Teachers” campaign.
Tom Lee Park
Let Tom Lee Park be your muse. There are quiet corners and lots of seating — and always a wide open river view. If you need to get the blood flowing to spice up creativity, there’s tons of sports equipment available to check out for free. Hammocks and adirondack chairs overlooking the Mississippi River are places to relax and be inspired. And there are hot dogs, brats, strangely good cookies at the Hi Neighbor Cafe and Ben and Jerry’s ice cream in case a growling stomach is distracting from all that work.
Those aren’t the only spots you should check out! Keep exploring and check out this map for even more places to hunker down!
MIDTOWN:
- Bluff City Coffee
- Cafe Eclectic
- Crosstown Concourse
- French Truck Coffee
- Inspire Community Cafe
- Java Cabana
- Overton Park (Access to wifi unknown)
DOWNTOWN:
EAST MEMPHIS:
CORDOVA:
ARLINGTON:
GERMANTOWN:
COLLIERVILLE:
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