OSHAWA
Olive Branch Cafe (452 Taunton Rd W): a brand new cafe in Oshawa with amazing drinks and sweet treats. A popular hangout spot for the class of 2028!
Cork and Bean (8 Simcoe St N): walking distance to Lakeridge. They host trivia nights, and have live music after 7PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Kareza Cafe (37 Debwewin Miikan): A cozy cafe with great study vibes downtown Oshawa.
Aves Coffee (9 William St W): coffee comes from certified farms that protect habitat for birds and other wildlife.
BONDST Cafe (44 Bond St E First Floor): offers 10% student discount
Parkwood Estate: The Tea House: across the street from Lakeridge Health Oshawa, enjoy lunch and afternoon tea in the exquisite Parkwood Estate garden. Starting September 5th, they're open 5 days a week from 11:00AM-4:30PM.
ELSEWHERE IN DURHAM
Brock St Espresso (131 Brock St S, Whitby)
Jacked Up Coffee (132 Brock St N, Whitby)
Up Shot Coffee (16 Winchester Rd E Unit 1, Whitby)
Goldies Cafe + Eatery (75 Bayly St W, Ajax)