For a city with a bar/café on every corner, it can be difficult to find a café similar to Starbucks where it’s acceptable to pull out a laptop and study. As American students, we’re used to having libraries on our campuses and other various places that are study-friendly. In Italy, most university students study at home. In response to the struggle of finding the perfect study spot in Milan among IES Abroad students, I did a little field research and compiled a list of my favorite places that I discovered. The best part is not only are they great places to study (all with free wifi of course) but they also serve delicious food in case you need a study-break snack. Most of these locations are under the radar so keep your eyes open when attempting to find them!
1. Mood - Via Andrea Solari, 2
- Walking distance from the IES Abroad Center or one stop by metro
- Right next to the beautiful Parco Solari
- Outdoor seating
- Wide variety of baked goods and full menu
2. Scriptorium Café - Via Sant’Agnese, 12
- Right next to Catolica and IES Abroad center
- Great lunch options
- Has a room specifically for study tables
- Open from 8 am - 7:30 pm, closed on weekends
3. Dahlia Lab Milano - Via Ferdinando Bocconi, 4
- Right next to Bocconi
- Open every day of the week from 7:30 am -10 pm
- Offers aperitivo and gelato (!)
4. Mint - Viale Bligny, 15
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Right next to Bocconi
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Asian cuisine/sushi
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Open Monday-Saturday from 7 am - 9 pm
5. oTTo - Via Paolo Sarpi, 8
- In the heart of Brera
- Busy around lunch time and late evenings
- Open every day of the week from 10-2 am
6. Gogol & Company - Via Savona, 101
- Accessible from Porta Genova by a quick tram ride
- Open from 9 am -10 pm, closed on Mondays
- Bookstore, café, and study space
7. Open - Viale Monte Nero, 6
- Near the Porta Romana metro stop
- Open from 9 am - 9 pm, closed on Sundays
- Café, bookstore, and coworking space
Abby Grinberg
Abigail is our 2016-17 IES Abroad Blogger of the Year! Abigail studies Economics and International Studies with a minor in Business Administration at Brandeis University—where she is also an IES Abroad Ambassador. As a Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Blogger, Abigail illustrated her year abroad in Milan through her insightful posts and candid photography that navigated her growth in the historical city of Milan.
