What your favourite Warwick campus coffee spot says about you: A guide

Caffeine is a personality trait at Warwick and your favourite coffee shop says a lot more about you than you might first imagine whether you’re setting up camp for a full day of study sessions or just stopping in for a quick cup of joe before a lecture. So what does you caffeine pitstop say about you?

1. Curiositea – The main character

Let’s be honest, the aesthetic is why you are here. You likely journal, romanticise university life and have undoubtedly shared a photo of your chai latte with a thoughtful, introspective caption on your Instagram Story. Your friends know exactly which playlist you’ll be listening to while studying (cough, Phoebe Bridgers and Lana Del Rey cough) and you have several tote bags. Even though you might not accomplish much work, your study space will be the most attractive on campus.

2. Pret – The corporate wannabe

Either you are an economics student or you aspire to be one. You’re so busy with networking events, applications, and LinkedIn that you walk, talk, and drink quickly. You speed walk everywhere and wear noise cancelling headphones as if you are imminently trading stocks. You treat campus like London and deep down, you genuinely believe an espresso is a meal replacement.

3. Library Café – The academic weapon

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Coffee isn’t about the vibe—it’s about getting through the day. You’re not interested in fancy drinks and syrups, you’re just craving caffeine. With five deadlines, two group projects, and a to-do list that never ends, you’re always juggling too much. You tell yourself it’s just a “quick break,” but everyone knows you’ll be staring at your screen until the café locks up. And the best part? Watching someone else frantically hunt for a plug while you’re already plugged in.

4. Caffè Nero (FAB) – The artsy intellectual

You appreciate the finer things in life—thought-provoking conversations, good literature, and an oat flat white, obviously. You spend half your time in the FAB pretending you don’t care about academics, while secretly stressing over your essays. You probably carry an Agatha Christie tote bag and quote philosophers in casual conversations. Whether you’re actually working or just looking intellectual with a book you may or may not finish is unclear, but either way, you look like you have your life together.

5. NAIC Café – The hidden gem lover

You take great satisfaction in avoiding ordinary coffee shops. You like that it’s quiet, peaceful, and most students don’t know this café even exists. You will glare at anyone who dares to talk too loudly. You either write poetry in a leather notebook, code, or work on a specialised research project. This is where you spend your perfect afternoon sipping a cappuccino while acting as though you’re too preoccupied to interact with others.

6. Café Oculus – The try-hard who actually has their life together

You’re one of the rare Warwick students who gets their work done before the deadline. You’re organised, efficient and probably have colour-coded lecture notes. You say you’re not competitive, but if someone says they’ve finished their reading, you will make sure to casually mention that you did too (and took extra notes). Your coffee order is practical—maybe a black americano or a cappuccino—because you don’t have time for anything too fancy.