With just a few weeks left in the fall semester, students are buckling down to complete essays, projects, and endless midterms. Right now it feels overwhelming and stressful; plus, it’s hard to find the perfect spot to study with the full computer labs and library.
So I’m going to let you know about a little gem of a coffee shop called Union Pacific Coffee Company.
It’s located on Herald Street in the design district. It took me a while to find it, but I have now been a regular patron of Union for a few years. Since I discovered Union, it felt like home, and have never gone to another shop to study or write.
One of the main reasons I keep coming back is because most the other customers are just like me: students or writers. Victoria is littered with lots of coffee shops, and many are filled with moms and their kids, which can be distracting when you are struggling to get through a paper.
What I really dig about Union is the staff and the cozy atmosphere. The staff are really friendly and attentive. The shop has large, shareable tables, free wifi, electrical plug-ins for those who have the forever-dying laptop, and a beautiful outside patio.
Another bonus of the shop is the daily specials on specialty coffees and food. For example, on Mondays you can get an Americano and a sandwich for about $10, which can be a bit of pinch in the student pocket, but it’s okay to occasionally treat yourself.
The food menu consists of soup, sandwiches, and even breakfast. If you feel inclined, they are also licensed, and there are a lot of yummy baked goods to choose from, with a few gluten-free options.