Came here for some day pass work ($25/day). Overall, lovely space with polite and efficient staff…read morelocated on the 4th floor of the Jacinto Center. It has a nice quiet energy to it; just bustling enough to not feel like a you're at silent meditation retreat, but also not disruptively rambunctious. For day passes and general membership, there's a main lounge area with most of the seating that includes floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over a courtyard. There's more seating of various types sprinkled through the floor, including some with views of the river. At least three 'phone booths', but by 'booth', it's actually a small room with a phone that can fit two people easily, probably four if you did standing room only. The etiquette in the main spaces is that it's okay to take calls and such, and the overhead music isn't so loud as to disrupt. That said, the other little seating spaces nestled in the hallways might be better if you need more privacy but don't want to get into a phone booth. Lots of private office space of various sizes if you were interested in that. WiFi was trusty and much of the seating had adequate power outlets though the more lounge-style seating (sofas, etc.) seemed to lack good outlet access. The usual free coffee and tea. They let me stay a bit after 5pm, after they closed, even though I was on a day pass, so that was a nice touch. One final nice touch is that the chairs and tables in the main areas are fairy low. I'm not a tall person and sometimes coworking spaces value aesthetics over ergonomics and I end up in a short chair and a high table, typing like a T-Rex. Not the case here. Bathrooms: Clean, spacious, and functional. Nicely done!

We had a new person on our team that needed training. Since she was very close to having her baby,…read moreI felt it was better if she did not travel to San Antonio to train. We looked all around Austin to find a place that met our needs and settled on TechSpace. We called them to reserve some space and found out that they don't do that unless it was one of their private rooms. The other spaces are "first come", but the price was right. The employees were extremely nice and helpful. They gave us a tour of the facilities, explained how everything worked, showed us the kitchen, coffee, snacks, etc, and showed us the private rooms where you can get all your AV needs for your meetings. They fixed us up with WIFI, which was very fast, and let us choose where we wanted in the lower floor area. We ended up with an area that could have handled about 8 people, but was perfect for our needs. We liked this place enough that we have been back for multiple days of training. They don't have restaurants in the building, but they offer different food trucks each day. The trucks set up in the side area of the building and have some outside seating if you want to eat outside. We have eaten everything from downhome Southern cooking to Mexican, and they were all good. What kept this from being a 5 star location. Parking is a pain (may be that way all over downtown Austin) and locating this place the first time was difficult. Traffic was a pain also, but they can't do anything about that. Would I recommend this place? I will be back!!!

Since the pandemic, Austin Coding Academy has really gone downhill. Last-minute schedule changes…read moreand overall disorganization have become the norm. It feels like they still haven't figured things out, and it's been pretty disappointing. The curriculum feels outdated and links to a bunch of youtube videos, which I could have seen for free. Plus, some of my peers aren't where they need to be, so it makes group projects suck. They seem to care more about the money than actual student success. Most of the positive reviews are from years ago. The place used to have a great reputation, but now it's just not the same. Until they sort things out, I wouldn't recommend Austin Coding Academy. There are other coding bootcamps out there with much better reputations and outcomes for a similar price.

Austin Coding Academy is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I just completed the intro…read morecourse, and I can confidently say that the intro course alone had a direct impact on my ability to secure a new, higher paying job that I love! Yes, there are 5 coding boot camps in Austin right now. Let me tell you what sets this program apart: 1. The Staff - The leadership and instructors at this school genuinely care deeply about 2 things. First, they care about you. They want you to succeed. They want you to make more money. They want you to take care of your family. And they do their best to make that happen through curriculum, project-based teaching, and networking. Second, they care about creating a workforce of people who can code well and contribute to the world. 2. They are affordable. Do the research yourself and compare, and these guys will still come out on top. 3. Last but not least, not only is the program designed for people who work full time, it is also broken into 3 10-week sessions. Maybe you're not sure if this is what you want to do for a living. Maybe you want to try out the first course and see how you do. You can do that here because you aren't forced into a long-term and expensive commitment. No matter what your education level may be (I never finished my Bachelor's degree), you can do this! I am planning on continuing this education, and you should plan on beginning it! *They are expanding to San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston as well.*

I had joined the 2nd cohort at MakerSquare in fall of 2013. Prior to MakerSquare, I had tried…read morelearning Ruby and JS on my own, through countless books and online tutorials. Having completed a few guides, I realized that my ability to learn "how to code" was hindered simply by my style of learning. I love interactive q/a style learning, which is what led me to MakerSquare. Of the different programs out there, the one thing I would urge others to consider is that they place a heavy amount of weight onto prework completed (how much work you've done ahead of time) and community-fit. If you're a solo worker and not a fan of collaborative environments, you may want to consider other programs. Anyways, long story short, I would whole heartedly recommend this program. As classmates, I had former programmers, retail store workers, a professional photographer and even a former elementary teacher. Out of the program, each of the students were working as professional front-end engineers (junior developers) within weeks of graduating. So safe to say, MakerSquare has a great professional network, and they know how to teach code. The classroom environment (the location on Congress ave) was a bit cramped at times. But from what I've heard the class size is now capped at 18, vs. 30 or so when I went through. All the 'issues' I had (space constraints, less than ideal student:instructor ratio, and focus on advanced concepts (algorithms and data structures) has been completely addressed. According to the staff, Cohort 5 is operating on an almost night/day difference of curriculum than what I had. So not only do I give the program 5 stars, I would (and likely will) retake the course to take advantage of their newest curriculum.

In short, I'm very happy! Though I'm not programming on a daily basis, I was able to get into the…read moreSt. Louis startup scene which was my main goal before enrolling at MakerSquare. I've also built a really awesome network of programmers and startup gurus in St. Louis and I believe that's thanks to MakerSquare! :-) I joined in Winter 2013-2014 (Cohort 3 Represent!). My reason for joining originally was not initially to become a software/web developer. Rather, I wanted to be able to communicate better with programmers that I worked with. I wanted to gain better access to the startup network. And most importantly I have a lot of ideas that I wanted to explore on my own - I didn't want to have to rely on finding a developer to build my ideas and turn them into a reality. I came out of the program having learned web-development with a strong emphasis on solid software development skills. Here's what I loved about MakerSquare: Curriculum: I was impressed by how much I learned. I literally had no experience in programming and I can now build web applications that ACTUALLY work. Not just simple interactive sites, but fully dynamic applications that work heavily with javascript on top of a rails framework. Moreover, all of this was taught with a very clear emphasis on test driven development (from the beginning) and solid software development principles. Instructors & Culture: They actually cared about the students and our progress and they were just all-around cool people. The culture at MakerSquare was actually a huge focus in the organization. I think what I loved most was learning how to learn all over again. I gained a new confidence that I've never had. The energy was also great, everyone had awesome ideas - from students to staff. Feedback: I would have liked to have more experience with Ruby and really learning how to code w/algorithms and such vs. w/Rails which is just teaching you the framework. From what I gather, Rails is now being treated as a detail vs. a core of what we learned. When we learned rails, it was about utilizing the framework for its ActiveRecord and quick-to-web functionality. MakerSquare still teaches web development (rails/mvc, http, javascript, etc) but now only after teaching other concepts that are applicable not just to the web, but to all software (test-driven development, SOLID principles, application boundaries, decoupling, databases, interfaces, software architecture, etc). I would have loved a deeper problem-solving skillset through exposure to algorithms. Looks like I was one cohort shy of that. MakerSquare now integrates algorithms and algorithmic thinking from day 1. Finally, MakerSquare was split into two nearby locations (Congress & Brazos). The extra space was nice, but it felt disconnected and I think it kept our cohort from being as close as some other cohorts have been.

Pegalo is the management company of 501 Studios, where my company HQ is located. They are such a…read moregreat management team. Always super helpful if any issues arise and extremely prompt with communication. Always looking out for their tenants and keeping us informed. Really pleased with our studio space and Pegalo!

We have leased office space at 501 Studios for about 6 years now, and love it here. There's a great…read moreblend of businesses, plenty of close places for lunch (and about to be more!), and the management is pleasant to work with. The location is convenient and fun. We are so pleased to have space in this interesting and eclectic building.

We used Capital Factory for a recent work retreat and were super impressed. The space is modern,…read moreclean, and really well set up for collaboration. Plenty of cozy corners for heads-down work, plus larger areas for team meetings and brainstorming sessions. The WiFi was solid and there were lots of power outlets which might sound basic, but is always a lifesaver when you're running a bunch of devices. The vibe is entrepreneurial and energetic without being too loud. Bonus points for the downtown location , walkable to tons of great restaurants and coffee shops for lunch breaks or post-meeting hangouts. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a professional coworking space or hosting a team offsite in Austin!

This place is buzzing with creativity, talent and is a jolt full of energy. As a startup, if you're…read morelooking to expand your presence in Austin and meet up other incredible people - check out the events that happen here or host one here.

I have been going to the student intern clinic for about 10 years and have always had good results…read more The interns are top notch and are supervised by their professors, doctors of traditional Chinese medicine. I have gone there for physical ailments such as back pain and joint pain but also for depression as well. It is not a quick fix like western medicine, but keep with it and it works. Acupuncture has been around for ~3,000 years so I'll take it over pharmaceuticals any day. I highly recommend the student intern clinic at Texas Health & Science University. Their phone is 512.445.4444.

Instructors can barely speak English. Preferential treatment to students from Taiwan and China…read more If you are an American, get in back of the line.

I have been co-working at Dwell for about 4 months now, and it's really great. It's a great space…read morewith a friendly core staff, a lovely environment, ample amenities, and a very accessible price point. However, what I love most is the community-centered approach. They really do their best to foster a sense of community among their members. We have weekly lunches and happy hours. But it goes beyond that. Folks really make an effort to get to know each other and create that communal environment. That said, its all very natural. Nothing overly invasive or artificial about it. Just a bunch of cool people getting work done and then finding time to relax occasionally in a mutually supportive professional environment.

Our management team used Dwell Coworking at Mueller for an offsite planning meeting. They had…read moregreat reviews about their experience. Jeremy and Kimberly were very professional, friendly and helpful. They provided free coffee, tea and water. The downstair cafe was definitely a plus to grab and snack. Plenty of free parking. We will definitely consider Dwell again if needed.

Perfect work space. Nice and quiet and full of refreshments. Whether you need a conference room,…read moreprivate office or just a lil cubicle. Definitely recommend this place the staff is friendly as well!

Dupree and team are rockstars! We love this space. They are incredibly accommodating, resourceful…read moreand have jump over hoops backwards to help us as we grow our company. Form rack space, untapped dedicated internet to reachability 24/7 - I highly recommend for any startup.