The air is getting colder, the snow has started sticking around, and school is absolutely in full swing. Class is in session and students have settled back into the routine of academia. There’s the booklists, the syllabi, the course costs, the midterms, and of course, the course work (say that three times fast!). 

Scheduling studying around your class times can be a bit annoying but what is even harder is trying to find the ideal study spot. Some will choose a library, and some will choose their home, but if you love to people watch and drink coffee, a local cafe is the right place for you. 

Hexagon is a great place to grab a coffee, a delicious pastry and just settle down into those long readings, that we all know you have (and that we do too!). In both our Edmonton and Calgary locations, we offer free Wi-Fi, outlets at the majority of our tables, comfy bench booths, and of course coffee and snacks. Many customers focus on the gaming aspect of Hexagon, and very few realize that Hexagon functions as a regular cafe and that we don’t charge the gaming fee when you’re not gaming. 

Hexagon during the day has a different tone to it. It’s more quiet, more mellow. The kind of space that has the ambient noise of business meetings, pages of a book turning, the flutter of newspaper, and the occasional growl of an espresso grinder. Hexagon is the perfect place for the busy student who cannot study in the stillness of silence. And, with the advent of the snow and cold weather, we’re a cozy place to settle down for a couple of hours.

Hexagon – Edmonton Whyte Ave location

In Edmonton, we offer outlets at each of the benches and booth seats that hug a wall, many including a USB outlet. These seats can house a number of folks, from one to eight, so if you’re studying solo or working on that pesky group project, we’ve got a table for you! Whether the weather is drab or bright and sunny, we’ve got you covered with a drink to suit the mood, hot and cold. 

Hexagon – Calgary Kensington location

In Calgary, we also offer outlets at our front and side sections including USB ports, and a few plugins available by our big tables in the back. Grab yourself a coffee and start a tab. Order the day away while you get your homework and readings done for the day. Just don’t forget to pay before you leave. We are happy to recommend a delicious study drink that might even be off-menu. Our delicious latte alternatives or even brewed iced teas – did you know you can mix teas? We know our favorite delicious combinations, and you can come to discover yours. 

With Reading Week upon us, it’s a great time to check the cafe out. Start the day by getting your homework out of the way and shake the post-reading blues by diving into a game with some friends. If you’re looking to change up your study spots, we’ve got a seat for you, so definitely drop by and check us out.