Five local coffee shops that will satiate your studying needs
With the arrival of the school year and the fall season, it’s safe to say that a comfortable work environment is important to have as class work piles on. Here are five Wi-Fi-equipped coffee shops near Hebron High School that are great for study groups or solo sessions. The shops are ranked on the quality of the coffee, the work environment and the practicality of the shop.
3709 Old Denton Rd Suite 112, Carrollton, TX 75007
10-minute drive from Hebron High School
Open Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coffee: 4.5/5
Work environment: 5/5
Practicality: 4.5/5
Not only is this shop close to Hebron, the coffee is great and the calming atmosphere inspires productivity. It’s very quiet and the staff is welcoming. The shop opened in June of 2021 and recently expanded into a coffee shop, boutique and hair salon. The only downside is that it closes at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on weekends. However, there is plenty of seating and a recently-released seasonal drink menu, including the pumpkin spice latte, cinnamon roll cold brew, pumpkin chai and apple cider. It has yummy bagels and spicy avocado toast, and the space is relaxing. Its Instagram, @thedragonflycoffeehouse, is updated often with more about what the shop has in store.
115 W. Main St, Lewisville, TX 75057
17-minute drive from Hebron High School
Open Mon. – Thu., 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. – Sat., 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Coffee: 4/5
Work environment: 5/5
Practicality: 4.5/5
The Perc is a vintage and rustic craft coffee house in Old Town Lewisville. It has fresh coffee and lots of seating, including an indoor space lined with historic signs and low-key music coursing through the speakers. Outside, there is a two-story covered seating area with a view of the town courthouse and a rainbow mural wall. The shop has an appetizing selection of bakery items to go with its recently-released fall menu, including the maple vanilla cortado, toasted marshmallow latte, orange spice tonic, cozy flannel cappuccino and apple chai-der. Many people come here to get work done, so it can be a bit difficult to find parking right outside the shop. However, there is ample parking in the vicinity, so it’s often not much of a problem. Its hours are quite welcoming to after-school study sessions as well. You can check out the shop’s Instagram, @theperccoffeehouse, for more.
310 E. Round Grove Rd Suite 300, Lewisville, TX 75067
20-minute drive from Hebron High School
Open Mon. – Sat., 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coffee: 4/5
Work environment: 5/5
Practicality: 4/5
One of the calmest shops of the five, Coral Reef Coffee Company is the perfect place to go if you need somewhere quiet to work. Everything about the shop is relaxing, from the stuffed animals available for community use to the jazz music that plays in the mornings. Its bakery items are quite tasty as well, my personal favorite being the blueberry muffins. The store has a wide selection of coffee drinks on its menu. Although it’s the furthest away from the school, it’s a great place to pound out work or study effectively in a group. For more information, look at its Instagram page, @coralreefcoffeeco.
4. Parks Coffee Roastery & Cafe
1401 Mac Arthur Dr., Carrollton, TX 75007
12-minute drive from Hebron High School
Open Mon. – Sun. 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coffee: 4/5
Work environment: 4/5
Practicality: 5/5
A family business established in 1986, Parks Coffee is a local in-house coffee roastery that takes its customers’ needs into account. It has an open seating area by the coffee bar and there is a separate seating area in the back of the shop dedicated to those who need a quieter place to work. As to be expected with an in-house roastery, its coffee is fresh and its staff is friendly. It’s located close to Hebron, but it closes at 5 p.m. every day. However, good food, amicable staff members and a seasonal menu featuring pumpkin spice, pecan praline and other fall flavors will make your journey worthwhile. You can check out more on its Instagram page, @parkscoffee.
5. TURBO Coffee – Pizza & Wine
5808 Windhaven Pkwy Suite 200, The Colony, TX 75056
5-minute drive from Hebron High School
Open Mon. – Thu., 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri., 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sat., 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sun., 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Coffee: 3.5/5
Work environment: 4/5
Practicality: 5/5
Located in the Shacks right off of Windhaven, TURBO is a coffee shop with house-made pizza, tea, smoothies and desserts that is just down the road from Hebron. Open until 10 p.m. every night, the shop offers both indoor and outdoor seating. It has a family aspect that makes the environment an easy and comfortable space to work in. Its employees love a good conversation and value any opportunity to connect with customers; they are often willing to help you pick out a drink you will enjoy based on your preferences. This is a great place to come with a group for some evening bites and caffeine. The shop also hosts car shows, which you can find out more about on its car-specific page, @carsandturbo. Check out its Instagram page, @turbomember, for more updates.
Having a selection of coffee shops with quality products and a welcoming environment can really help when school work starts to pile on. Hopefully, this selection of unique local spaces gives students a wider range of options to choose from when looking for a place to study.
Junior Avery Dyer is a reporter and this is her first year on staff, she plays the French Horn, loves to draw and enjoys going to concerts.