I think I've found my perfect studying starbucks.
I have not experienced the legendary line since I have only come here on weekends, but as far as I can tell, it's pretty empty when people aren't trying to stay awake at work. Tables outside, tables inside near the windows... perfect for pretending to study.
And a special shoutout to the barista. This Monday, I came in the morning to get some studying in before my lunch date. Hung around for two hours or so before leaving for lunch. Afterwards, I sought to continue my fake studying, but I couldn't find anywhere else that was open and study-friendly... so I made my way back to this one, worrying the whole way that the barista would judge me for appearing at a starbucks twice within a three hour time span.
Nope. I came slinking shamefully through the door and he just said "you're back!" so cheerily I think he was excited to recognise me.
Carried away in the moment of relief that he didn't think I was a crazyperson, I proceeded to order the exact same drink I had ordered in the morning.