{"id":76,"date":"2021-12-01T01:30:51","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T06:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/jenbeard\/?p=76"},"modified":"2021-12-01T01:45:17","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T06:45:17","slug":"places-to-write-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/jenbeard\/2021\/12\/01\/places-to-write-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places in Boston for Winter Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Sarah Thomson, Peer Coach Team Lead<\/strong><\/p>\n

As winter looms in Boston, we aren\u2019t able to take advantage of some of our favorite outdoor studying and writing spots. However, there are still plenty of options if you\u2019re hoping to stay productive as you move indoors. Writing in public places is also a great way to be social while getting your work done. Writing can be a lonely thing, especially when you have to tell your friends you can\u2019t go out because of a looming paper. Sitting in caf\u00e9 or library gives you a chance to be with people, have some casual social interactions, and get your work done.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve created a list of some of our favorite indoor places to write in Boston and hope this list will serve you well throughout the winter months!<\/p>\n

Boston Public Library (BPL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

While the central branch of the Boston Public Library is located in beautiful Copley Square, there are branches scattered across nearly all Boston neighborhoods so you\u2019re never far from a BPL location. BPL has space to study, read, write and also offers research and library services to community members. It\u2019s a great place to write when you need a quiet escape.<\/p>\n

Cambridge Public Library<\/strong><\/p>\n

With your library card, the world is your oyster at the Cambridge Public Library. Take advantage of free WiFi, public computers, extensive space for studying, writing and reading and community meeting spaces if you\u2019ll be working in a group. With multiple branches, this library system is accessible to anyone living or working near Cambridge and is accessible by public transit.<\/p>\n

Alumni Medical Library<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on campus, look no further than the Alumni Medical Library. Located on the 12th<\/sup> and 13th<\/sup> floors of the Boston University Medical School, you can take advantage of research services, book a study room, order\/check out books and articles and sit wherever you\u2019re comfortable. This is a great space for quiet productivity and the perfect campus spot to write and work.<\/p>\n

Trident Booksellers and Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trident brands itself as your \u201cthird place\u201d\u2014not your home, not your workplace, but a place where you can come to drink coffee, engage in conversation, and get down to business. A Boston staple for the past 40 years, Trident is both a bookstore and a caf\u00e9 and the perfect spot to grab a snack, a drink, and get writing. The cozy ambiance is a bonus, too.<\/p>\n

JAHO Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conveniently located on Washington Street, JAHO is the ideal place for lovers of coffee, tea, bubble tea, baked goods, good eats and productive Sundays alike. The South End location is down the street from BUSPH, but you\u2019ll also find JAHO in Chinatown and Back Bay. The Chinatown and Back Bay locations are a also wine bars (if you\u2019re hoping to sip a spiked coffee while you work). If you\u2019re feeling adventurous you can also visit JAHO in Salem, MA and Tokyo, Japan.<\/p>\n

The Sipping Room by Breeze<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sipping Room by Breeze provides a wide variety of teas and coffee directly sourced from Asia, and the drinks are fantastic for writers who like to sip while they work. The ambiance is also lovely, and the matcha tea is a must for those who venture to the Sipping Room.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Nero<\/strong><\/p>\n

This Italian-inspired coffeehouse is the perfect place to work if you like a bustling spot. Caf\u00e9 Nero also has locations across the city (our favorites are in Fenway and Fort Point) and you\u2019ll always be inspired by the people around you, hard at work, as the caf\u00e9 is often busy. They offer delicious drinks, snacks, and a large menu of food items. It\u2019s the perfect place to be in winter when the fireplaces are blazing.<\/p>\n

Farmer Horse Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located on Massachusetts Avenue, this small local coffee shop offers quick service, stunning d\u00e9cor, and a variety of places to sit where you can get comfortable and start your work for the day. They also serve various drinks and snacks throughout the day. Their sandwiches are something special and this is a relaxing spot to dive into whatever project you\u2019re working on.<\/p>\n

Pavement Coffee House<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pavement Coffee House boasts eight locations in Boston and is independent and locally-owned. They sell a wide array of drinks, and you can purchase their coffee grounds to bring a taste of Pavement home with you as well. They make their own bagels in house, and patrons love the atmosphere here, while students frequent the various locations to write and collaborate with their peers.<\/p>\n

Forge Baking Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in Somerville or looking for a good destination for a walk across the river, check out Forge Baking Company. Always shifting art exhibits, great sandwiches and desserts, and the best mochas north of the Charles. The Forge owners have two other excellent caf\u00e9s in Somerville: Diesel in Davis Square and Bloc 11 in Union.<\/p>\n

Caff\u00e9 Bene<\/strong><\/p>\n

You walk past it all the time, right on Mass Ave and Huntington (opposite the BSO), and up a short flight of stairs. One member of our team has been passing it for years and finally went in. The space is cozy but fairly large. You can get your beverages in actual ceramic mugs (just be sure to ask). And the ice cream desserts are massive. While there\u2019s only one Caff\u00e9 Bene in Boston, it\u2019s the largest coffee house chain in South Korea. If you go there to work, you can imagine that you are part of a community of writers toiling away over hot drinks across the globe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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