Edmonton’s best digs to eat, study and be merry

It’s that time of year again for university students far and wide. You have readings to catch up on and term papers you still need find scholarly sources for - and final exams are just around the corner. There are only 24 hours in a day, and you still need to eat and be hygienic. We can’t help you pencil in a shower, but we can help you find a decent place to study and eat at the same time.

Edmonton’s best digs to eat, study and be merry
Spencer Knight By

Commodore Restaurant

1
10712 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2A7

The Commodore Restaurant is a great little diner tucked away on Jasper Avenue. It’s packed to the ceiling with people on the weekends, but during the week there’s usually plenty of tables to camp out at for a few hours to get some work done. Don’t plan to stick around all day because the diner closes early and there aren’t any power outlets. However, the Wi-Fi is free and the food is delicious and cheap.

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Second Cup

2
10200 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4B7

If you’re avoiding all the pretentious writers who are working on their novels at Starbucks, feel free to pull up shop at Second Cup. The baristas are quick and courteous; they’ll do their absolute best to get you set up with your java and a light snack so you can buckle down to work. I’d recommend bringing a fully charged laptop or working on paper because outlets are limited, but the Wi-Fi is good, the seats are comfy and the food is easy on the wallet.

Denny's

3
10803 104th Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4Z5

Who doesn’t love this diner? They offer great food with generous servings, affordable prices, free parking, free Wi-Fi, plenty of seats and plenty of outlets, plus unlimited java. You have nothing to lose by studying your brains out at Denny’s. I’d avoid going at peak hours, like the lunch rush though, because you don’t want to be that person who takes up valuable table space and helps increase the waiting time for other patrons. However, any other time is great. The staff is always courteous, especially to working students and, fun fact: Denny’s serves beer. You’ve got to study here.

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Spencer Knight is a writer and editor in Edmonton taking a crack at the freelance and literary scenes while wrapping up a bachelor’s degree in communication studies. When he’s not swamped in schoolwork, he can be found skulking around the Internet (like a good little Millennial) or eating his body weight in breakfast food somewhere downtown.
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