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Study tunes from UChicago student-run coffee shops

Recreate the ambiance of Cobb Coffee Shop, Hallowed Grounds, Ex Libris Café and Harper Café with these playlists

For many UChicago undergraduates, on-campus coffee shops are the source of friendships and group study sessions, or just places to be among people. Each one has a distinctive environment, but they all succeed in one thing in particular: creating a friendly atmosphere where spontaneity and regular customers come together to create a unique bond. 

Whether it be through late-night pool games at Hallowed Grounds or waiting for Ex After Dark at Ex Libris, UChicago coffee shops are undoubtedly the place to be. While this experience is missed during a time of social distance and remote learning, the College gathered playlists from student-run coffee shops around campus to bring back that cozy feeling this autumn. Press play on these curated playlists from your favorites: 

Cobb Coffee Shop, Cobb Lecture Hall

Ex Libris Café, Regenstein Library

Hallowed Grounds, Reynolds Club

Harper Café, Harper Memorial Library