Craving caffeine? Here are the coffee hits and misses worth spilling the beans over.

Worth The Hype Happening On Campus: Liz’s Place is the Barnard café located on the first floor of the Diana Center, and it has more than earned its well respected reputation. Students know to expect quick, dependable coffee, and delicious pastries. And it’s a perfect spot to knock out some homework in between classes. The atmosphere is always happy, so it works for if you need to do a grab-and-go snack or a place to cram out some studying for an hour. Trust me, it lives up to it’s name.

Overlycrowded Happening Near Campus: The Hungarian Pastry Shop, is a beloved café on Amsterdam Avenue next to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and a true Columbia and neighborhood staple.
However, expect a line out the door because, yes, it really is that good. Its pastries and cozy environment make it one of the most popular study spots around, so finding a seat during midterms or finals can feel like do or die. So if you decide to venture that way, bring patience, a personal hotspot, and a backup because its popularity only seems to grow.

Overhyped Happening Off Campus: Blank Street is a Brooklyn-born coffee chain that has spread across the city thanks to its photogenic matcha. However, if you haven’t figured it out yet, social media is not always a reliable source. While it may be convenient, the drinks rarely live up to the buzz on Instagram, and the lines can be long for how lackluster it really is. At the end of the day, it’s a pretty mid latte. Next to the independent cafés around Morningside Heights, it feels almost shameful to go to this venture-capital-backed tourist attraction. Grab one if you’re passing by, but don’t make a special trip.

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