We are continuing to shop around co working spaces and this one was high on the list. Location is right by the train tracks, near restaurants and coffee (albeit Starbucks). A little far from Bart but walkable. The building is beautiful. Lots of exposed brick and the offices are all on the second and third floor. Private offices around the edges and the hot desks in the middle by the stairs. The third floor has a fully stocked kitchen which is nice (oven, stove top, microwave, coffee maker, hot water tap, snacks, etc). The desks aren't fancy and not adjustable. Only two desks had monitors and they don't have any extra cords/dongles. So don't expect fancy extras... But I was able to get lots of focused work done and would come back.
Zoe M.
Set up was incredibly easy. The month to month model is very flexible. I signed up during my campaign for city council to have a dedicated work space and was very grateful for the space and the staff. I will definitely consider coming back should I need a work space again in the future. Thank you so much!
Brett Houser
Charming building
David W.
Great: Location (seriously an amazing spot - beautiful walks by the water, fantastic lunch spots, etc), very reasonable price, friendly in-person staff, other tenants are great, density is totally reasonable, coffee, cold filtered water. Wonderful to have an elevator to make the space accessible. Nice little phone booths. OK: Facilities (a little dated, but fine), could use better HVAC/ventilation. Internet speeds acceptable. Usually can find an office if you need a meeting. Meh: There's no front desk service here so it can be pretty hard to get in without tailgating if your RFID is at home. Nobody answers the doorbell. Terrible: During the coronavirus lockdown, many equivalent services either paused membership fees or gave people an option to do so. Not The Port - they kept on auto-billing the full amount, refused to offer an option to pause membership, and keep on billing for at least month after cancellation is requested. I'm empathetic that their rent still needs to get paid, but not offering their customers any options other than cancelling and still billing them for another month is the most anti-tenant stance I've seen of any coworking space in the Bay Area.
Mike L.
I'm not a member here but have a colleague who does, so I've attended a few meetings there. It's a pretty large space with 3 floors, and a combination of open bullpens and conferences rooms. I haven't been in every room but it seems to work well, the space is clean and professional, there common area is well stocked with dishes, coffee, cereal, etc. The wifi works well enough to get the job done. I haven't been to many workspaces or Port workspaces, but I like it so far.
Bonnie R.
I don't have long-term experience with this particular Port location (I spend most of my time at City Center) but I do love to work there on occasion. Which brings me to the fact that it's so cool that The Port Workspaces, as a company, has four unique locations, all so easy to access and do business in. It is also part of a national network of workspaces so, a Port member has drop-in office options all over the US. Back to this particular Port location. Small, intimate, quiet, and cool. The kitchen is outfitted with various condiments and accouterments for cooking or heating up leftover Yammy's, the offices and work areas are spacious, and there's even a tube slide for shooting downstairs from the third floor in case of extreme restlessness. This location is also very Jack London Square, which has its own vibe that I happen to love. Brick walls, industrial modern, spare in a warm way. So, bottom line, this Oakland company keeps getting it right. The Port Workspaces simply work, and they work beautifully.
Simon H.
Another great port workspace! Port workspaces are both affordable and attract so many interesting small companies from non profits to start ups to green tech. This location is right next to the bustling JLS and has good parking options.
Anniken H.
This place is perfect! It offers a professional arena that's amazing for getting work done, whilst also offering a fun and creative atmosphere! The location is ideal with lots of opportunities for eating and walking around, as well as it being easy to get to from Bart and by car. The manager of the place is incredibly friendly and helpful! I love this and all other Port locations that you can access with the membership.
Steve B.
I have been operating a boutique branding and design agency out of The Port Workspaces at 101 Broadway in Oakland for a few years now. If I were strategic I would NOT submit a review on Yelp* and I would NOT say how fantastic it has been for fear that there will be too many other small business owners looking to set up shop here and limit the supply and possibly drive rent prices upward. I might regret this... if you want to work in the best co-working offices in Oakland--and by "best" I mean the most super chill, under the radar, and welcoming spots--you should check this place out. And if you want a free "Keep Jesus Brown" bumper sticker, stop by and visit #303. Peace.
Congenial and complete co-working environment. This facility boasts ample desk space, meeting rooms, phone booths and a kitchen area with coffee, tea and often other treats. Workspaces are on the second and third floors. When you visit, you have to try the slide which connects the 3rd and 2nd floors.
Dominique Dillon
Very cool look and feel to the place
Gail Nott
Great place to work. Easy to get to, lots of comfortable spaces to work, and the free beer and kombucha is a bonus.
Juliet Hattersley
This is a neat coworking space with helpful property management staff & good amenities.
We are continuing to shop around co working spaces and this one was high on the list. Location is right by the train tracks, near restaurants and coffee (albeit Starbucks). A little far from Bart but walkable. The building is beautiful. Lots of exposed brick and the offices are all on the second and third floor. Private offices around the edges and the hot desks in the middle by the stairs. The third floor has a fully stocked kitchen which is nice (oven, stove top, microwave, coffee maker, hot water tap, snacks, etc). The desks aren't fancy and not adjustable. Only two desks had monitors and they don't have any extra cords/dongles. So don't expect fancy extras... But I was able to get lots of focused work done and would come back.
Set up was incredibly easy. The month to month model is very flexible. I signed up during my campaign for city council to have a dedicated work space and was very grateful for the space and the staff. I will definitely consider coming back should I need a work space again in the future. Thank you so much!
Charming building
Great: Location (seriously an amazing spot - beautiful walks by the water, fantastic lunch spots, etc), very reasonable price, friendly in-person staff, other tenants are great, density is totally reasonable, coffee, cold filtered water. Wonderful to have an elevator to make the space accessible. Nice little phone booths. OK: Facilities (a little dated, but fine), could use better HVAC/ventilation. Internet speeds acceptable. Usually can find an office if you need a meeting. Meh: There's no front desk service here so it can be pretty hard to get in without tailgating if your RFID is at home. Nobody answers the doorbell. Terrible: During the coronavirus lockdown, many equivalent services either paused membership fees or gave people an option to do so. Not The Port - they kept on auto-billing the full amount, refused to offer an option to pause membership, and keep on billing for at least month after cancellation is requested. I'm empathetic that their rent still needs to get paid, but not offering their customers any options other than cancelling and still billing them for another month is the most anti-tenant stance I've seen of any coworking space in the Bay Area.
I'm not a member here but have a colleague who does, so I've attended a few meetings there. It's a pretty large space with 3 floors, and a combination of open bullpens and conferences rooms. I haven't been in every room but it seems to work well, the space is clean and professional, there common area is well stocked with dishes, coffee, cereal, etc. The wifi works well enough to get the job done. I haven't been to many workspaces or Port workspaces, but I like it so far.
I don't have long-term experience with this particular Port location (I spend most of my time at City Center) but I do love to work there on occasion. Which brings me to the fact that it's so cool that The Port Workspaces, as a company, has four unique locations, all so easy to access and do business in. It is also part of a national network of workspaces so, a Port member has drop-in office options all over the US. Back to this particular Port location. Small, intimate, quiet, and cool. The kitchen is outfitted with various condiments and accouterments for cooking or heating up leftover Yammy's, the offices and work areas are spacious, and there's even a tube slide for shooting downstairs from the third floor in case of extreme restlessness. This location is also very Jack London Square, which has its own vibe that I happen to love. Brick walls, industrial modern, spare in a warm way. So, bottom line, this Oakland company keeps getting it right. The Port Workspaces simply work, and they work beautifully.
Another great port workspace! Port workspaces are both affordable and attract so many interesting small companies from non profits to start ups to green tech. This location is right next to the bustling JLS and has good parking options.
This place is perfect! It offers a professional arena that's amazing for getting work done, whilst also offering a fun and creative atmosphere! The location is ideal with lots of opportunities for eating and walking around, as well as it being easy to get to from Bart and by car. The manager of the place is incredibly friendly and helpful! I love this and all other Port locations that you can access with the membership.
I have been operating a boutique branding and design agency out of The Port Workspaces at 101 Broadway in Oakland for a few years now. If I were strategic I would NOT submit a review on Yelp* and I would NOT say how fantastic it has been for fear that there will be too many other small business owners looking to set up shop here and limit the supply and possibly drive rent prices upward. I might regret this... if you want to work in the best co-working offices in Oakland--and by "best" I mean the most super chill, under the radar, and welcoming spots--you should check this place out. And if you want a free "Keep Jesus Brown" bumper sticker, stop by and visit #303. Peace.
Meh....
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Congenial and complete co-working environment. This facility boasts ample desk space, meeting rooms, phone booths and a kitchen area with coffee, tea and often other treats. Workspaces are on the second and third floors. When you visit, you have to try the slide which connects the 3rd and 2nd floors.
Very cool look and feel to the place
Great place to work. Easy to get to, lots of comfortable spaces to work, and the free beer and kombucha is a bonus.
This is a neat coworking space with helpful property management staff & good amenities.