My 91ÇÑ×Ó | A Student Blog A Day in the Life of Nummit, 91ÇÑ×Ó™s On-Campus Coffee Shop

May 5, 2023

Sydney Schertz ™24 captures a day in the life of Nummit, 91ÇÑ×Ó™s on-campus coffee shop, through her camera lens. 


About the Author

Sydney Schertz ™24 (she/her) is an Educational Studies major from Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

œI chose 91ÇÑ×Ó for the rigorous academics and the lively and caring community.


At 91ÇÑ×Ó, Nummit is a colloquial term for our on-campus, alumni-owned and operated coffee shop by Summit Coffee, home to a host of celebrations, student-led performances and a whole bunch of studying.

When the weather is nice you™ll likely see tables filled with students chatting and working outside. Even if it™s raining, Nummit is a popular place for students of all class years. Inside, the wooden tables, booths and light conversations give it a cozy feel.

Students at Nummit Summit Coffee Shop

Nummit is a great place to recharge, enjoy good company with friends, and indulge in coffee, avocado toast and other favorites, like seasonal lemonades.

Aside from students grabbing coffee or chatting, you™ll typically see students scattered inside and outside studying.

two students sit on high top stools while working on laptops by a window

Nummit provides a productive coffee shop working environment right on Patterson Court circle, a hub of student life on campus.

a group of students sit around a long wooden table while working on laptops

On Wednesday evenings, Nummit is all about trivia.

a group of students stand around a colorful wheel smiling and laughing

Students from all class years come together to compete in teams, enjoy the food, and socialize.

a group of four young women stand around a table working on a piece of paper

Since Nummit always co-hosts trivia with assorted on-campus organizations, it™s a great opportunity to meet friends and learn something new.

a group of students sit around a table and smile while talking

Nummit also serves as host of many student gatherings.

In mid-April, the Union Board held their Frolics reveal party here, sharing drinks, snacks and paper crowns aptly designed to address the festival theme: the Renaissance.

Frolics is 91ÇÑ×Ó™s annual spring celebration weekend filled with concerts, bounce houses, food trucks and other outdoor events.

a young man and woman wear gold crowns and smile while holding little wands
a young woman wears a tshirt and a gold crown while smiling outside
a group of students sit on a patio overlooking a green field while wearing gold crowns and smiling

As the spring semester comes to a close, Nummit is sure to be busy with more events, study sessions and even senior celebrations!