Forget Starbucks. Here are 20 local coffee shops near Phoenix college campuses

Can you even college without coffee? Don't think so.

Whether you’re searching for a spot to park your laptop and actually study, a place to unwind and catch up with friends or just somewhere to get your caffeine fix on your way to your next class, we’ve got you covered.

We've rounded up the best local coffee shops near Arizona State University campuses in Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa and Tempe.

This is your field guide to coffee shops for college students around metro Phoenix.

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Best Tempe coffee shops

Best place to study: King Coffee.

Taking a break from the library? King Coffee features plenty of space to spread out and settle into work. Large tables offer a gathering space for group projects, while two nooks in the back create a bit of privacy for those who really need to focus.

Details: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 1020 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. 480-307-6557. kingcoffeeaz.com.

Distance to campus: 0.4 miles.

Best place to hang out: Gold Bar Espresso.

This coffee shop offers daily deals, such as Pastry Punch Monday, Uber Day Wednesday (get a 24-ounce drink for the price of a 20-ounce) and Extra Shot Day on Fridays, when customers can get an extra shot in their drinks. The coffee shop hosts jazz nights on Fridays.

Details: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.3141 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe. 480-839-3082. goldbarespresso.org.

Distance to campus: 3.2 miles.

Best place open late: Xtreme Bean.

This coffee shop is a bit farther from campus, but for those in need of a late-night study spot, thismight be worth the drive. The menu features a large selection of tea and coffee drinks, and there’s plenty of room to take a seat at the coffee bar counters in the cafe.

Details: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday;5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Sunday. 1707 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. 480-820-0333. xtremebeancoffeeco.com.

Distance to campus: 3.2 miles.

Best place for great coffee: Press Coffee.

Press Coffee roasts its beans locally and serves a strong menu of coffee drinks. The Phoenix-based chain prides itself on its commitment to good coffee — and the Apache Boulevard shop offers plenty of seating.

Details: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; Closed on Saturday and Sunday. 100 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. 602-595-3421. presscoffee.com.

Distance to campus: 1.6 miles.

Best place to go when it’s nice out: Infusion Coffee and Tea.

On those wonderful days when the Arizona heat subsides, it can be worth venturing outside to sit and enjoy a coffee. Infusion’s front patio, decked out with string lights and blue umbrellas, offers plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy a drink.

Details: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 1300 E. Eighth St., No. 100, Tempe. 480-968-2533. infusioncoffeetea.com/cafe.

Distance to campus: 1.7 miles.

Best place to grab a quick coffee on the go: The Human Bean.

This drive-thru coffee shop offers specialties such as the Caramel Hazelnut drink, the Snowy Mocha with Ghirardelli white chocolate and the Mexi Mocha, complete with Mexican chocolate powder.

Details: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 1765 E. University Drive, Tempe. 602-359-0852. thehumanbean.com/franchises/tempe.

Distance to campus: 2.2 miles.

Best place to go for the vibe: Ziggi's Coffee.

Ziggi's is what you get when you mix the global village coffeehouse aesthetic with a modern twist. This U.S. coffeehouse chain has partnered with Coda Coffee to serve sustainable brews and over 60 different types of drinks.

Details: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 1135 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe. 480-801-6414. Ziggiscoffee.com.

Distance to campus: 0.9 miles.

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Best place to listen to live music: Songbird Coffee and Tea House.

Located in a historic house off Roosevelt Row, this coffee shop has an artsy feel and provides a selection of more than 25 loose-leaf teas. Coffee lovers can try an espresso spritzer, a combination of espresso, agave and sparkling water served over ice. Songbird’s real standout, though, is its commitment to hosting various artists, musicians and poets. Check their Instagram for announcements of upcoming events.

Details: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. 812 N. Third St., Phoenix. 602-374-4192. songbirdcoffeehouse.com.

Distance to campus: 0.3 miles.

Best place to study: Lola Coffee.

With long wooden tables, Lola Coffee Bar offers ample space to hunker down and get some work done. A spacious back patio offers more seating. The cafe’s lineup of coffee drinks offers plenty of options to get the caffeine needed to power through an essay.

Details: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 1001 N. Third Ave. 602-252-2265. lolacoffeebarphx.com.

Distance to campus: 0.6 miles.

Best place to hang out: Fair Trade Cafe.

This cafe offers coffee, ice cream and a full menu of sandwiches and wraps. While there are tables, a ring of comfortable chairs around a coffee table is a nice option for enjoying a drink without having a laptop in front of you. Check the calendar on the shop's website for upcoming community events.

Details: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 1020 N. First Ave., Phoenix. 602-354-8150. azfairtrade.com.

Distance to campus: 0.5 miles.

Best place open late: Jobot Coffee and Bar.

Need to get your coffee fix later in the evening? Check out Jobot Coffee and Bar, which is open until midnight Tuesday through Saturday. It’s a versatile space: a coffee shop with plenty of tables to park your laptop, a cafe with a variety of food options and a bar with a wide selection of craft beer. On the weekends, it transforms into a brunch spot.

Details: 7 a.m. to midnight Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. 333 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. 602-820-9505. instagram.com/jobotcoffee.

Distance to campus: 0.4 miles.

Best place for unique coffee drinks: Tres Leches Café.

This coffee shop offers a menu of sweet drinks inspired by the flavors of Mexican desserts, like the Café Horchata, Café Churro, Flan de Leches and spiced Mexican iced coffee. Many of the drinks come with the house specialty, Tres Leches Crema. Not a coffee fan? Try an agua fresca or licuado, which is a fruit smoothie. They have two locations, so check out the one that's closest to you.

Details: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday. 1714 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. 602-368-1804. treslechesaz.com.

Distance to campus: 1.7 miles.

Best hidden gem coffee shop: Caffio Espresso Bar.

Hidden among trees and plants, this outdoor coffee spot is ideal when the weather is perfect. Operating out of a three-wheeled Mazda k360, its classic lattes and espressos are the reason to visit. Keep an eye out for this little cart — they cater all around the Valley.

Details: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. 1025 Grand Ave., Phoenix. 480-686-2291. instagram.com/caffioespresso.

Distance to campus: 1.2 miles.

Best drive-thru coffee: Copper Star Coffee

If you go to any school anywhere in downtown Phoenix, you've probably heard of Copper Star. This locally and independently owned spot in a renovated gas station with a drive-thru is the definition of a neighborhood coffee shop.

Details: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 4220 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 602-266-2136. Copperstarcoffee.com

Distance to campus: 3.8 miles.

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Best Glendale coffee shops near ASU

Best place to hang out or study: Gold Brew Coffee Bar.

This coffee shop offers room to study or catch up with friends. Guests can sip on standard coffee drinks and teas or choose from a selection of their healthy bites such as the chipotle turkey sausage breakfast sandwich or their acai bowls

Details: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. 19420 N. 59th Ave., Suite D415, Glendale. 623-920-0896. goldbrewcoffeebar.com.

Distance to campus: 5 miles.

Best place open late: Desert Eagle Coffee.

Looking to grab a late-night cup of joe? Desert Eagle Coffee is open late at night. Housed in a small shop flanked by two drive-thrus and an outdoor patio, Desert Eagle Coffee roasts its beans in-house daily and offers signature drinks sporting Arizona-centric names like the “Rising Phoenix” and “Grand Canyon.”

Details: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily. 5000 W. Bell Road, Glendale. 480-433-7154. https://deserteaglecoffee.com.

Distance to campus: 2.7 miles.

Best place to grab a quick coffee on the go: Dapper and Stout Coffee Company.

Operating out of a coffee bar in a strip mall, Dapper and Stout serves coffee, pastries, pretzels and sandwiches. The coffee shop is grab-and-go style, though there are two tables out front if you’re looking to take a seat. Not to mention there are three locations around the valley.

Details: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 6409 W Glendale Ave., Glendale. 602-934-1226. dapperandstout.com.

Distance to campus: 6.3 miles.

Best Mesa and Gilbert coffee shops near ASU

Best place to study: Black Rock Coffee Bar.

This West Coast coffee chain’s Mesa location offers plenty of wooden tables to spread out and get to work. Couple that with the shop’s selection of coffee drinks, and you’ve got a spot to keep in mind for the next time you need to get stuff done.

Details: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 5351 S. Power Road, No. 1, Mesa. 623-663-1174. br.coffee.

Distance to campus: 1.2 miles.

Best place to hang out: The Coffee Shop at Agritopia.

The Coffee Shop at Agritopia is an oasis for coffee lovers. Sip on a latte or chow down on a selection from the shop’s breakfast or lunch menus while sitting surrounded by roses on the garden patio.

Details: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert. 480-279-3144. thecoffeeshopaz.com.

Distance to campus: 3.5 miles.

Best place for vegan coffee: Dulce Vida Coffee.

All of the coffee drinks at Dulce Vida are made from in-house ingredients — from the cold brew and the non-dairy creamers to infused syrups like rose, lavender and orange blossom. All of the shop's drinks are vegan and made using natural sugars like agave, coconut brown sugar or monk fruit. If you want a coffee that doubles as a vegan meal, try the "Bullet Proof" latte, made with peanut butter, coconut cream, cinnamon vanilla syrup, almond milk and, of course, espresso.

Details: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. 610 N. Alma School Road, Unit 12, Chandler. 480-590-6774. dulcevidacoffee.com.

Distance to campus: 11 miles.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 20 best coffee shops for students in Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Tempe