This is my first time using a co-work space and I was very happy with this location. Very cozy and…read morecharming atmosphere. Generous supply of coffee, tea, and various snacks. I personally am not good with technology and the owner was exceptionally patient helping me connect my laptop to the monitor remotely. I would highly recommend this business and I would come back. Also should be noted. They were open on Black Friday while most of their competitors in the area were closed. I was the only one here and they still allowed me to use the space.

I was on my way to my usual coffee shop to work and drop the daily $15 (two cups of Latte and a…read morechocolate chip cookie), when I caught a glimpse of this new addition to my neighborhood. Being the perpetually curious (aka nosy) person I was, I googled it, and realized it was a new co-working space. They were running a promotion - a free day to check out and work at their office space! The phrase "free" was music to this Asian's ears. I got my bum up the stairs so fast, I was out of breath. But I digress. The receptionist, unfazed by my disheveled appearance and barely concealed greed (my first question to her - "Can I really work here for free?"), welcomed me and gave me a tour of the office. Three things I noticed right away: 1. Free, unlimited coffee (Freeeeeeeeeee) 2. A Zen Room (a multipurpose room away from the hustle and bustle of the office that can be used for private phone calls, meditation, and mini power naps) 3. Clean, modern designs that appease the minimalist in me As I settled down at a desk to start my work, I thought to myself how nice it would be to have a space of my own, and not haul my 20 pound bag and laptop from my apartment to a coffee shop everyday. I hadn't considered it before, as office spaces in the city were typically out of my price range, but I noticed that it was only $350 to rent a desk ($12 a day), or if I really wanted to be cheap - $185 for 24/7 access to the space, but no designated desk ($7 a day). Both options were cheaper than what I paid to work at a coffee shop where I also faced the following limitations: 1. Only drink two cups of coffee to save money 2. Take my phone calls outside to ensure privacy (not fun when it was raining or snowing) 3. Grapple with the fear of getting my laptop stolen each time I had to take a bathroom break 4. Deadly glares from baristas who resented me for hogging a table for up to 8 hours a day But what really sealed the deal was this: customer service. Not only did the receptionist treat me with kindness, one of the managing partners dropped by the office, and she worked patiently with me to assess which plan best suited my needs. At no point did she aggressively sell their services. In fact, she even asked me to think about it for a couple days, and that she would be glad to answer questions should they come up. I just sent her an email to put all the wheels in motion, and am so excited to call this space my office! TL;DR: Awesome co-working space in the heart of Philly - free coffee all day, reliable internet, and intriguing conversations.

I am so happy we have Common Space in Ardmore…read more This is a new nonprofit that opened up in the space that for decades was Payne's Garden Center. What was once shelves of gardening products and their unique backyard plant sales is now a lovely space with comfy chairs tables, a small kitchen and a backyard patio. Everything is accessible and sensory-friendly. The goal of this nonprofit is to bring together community members of all abilities, ages, social groups, etc. They have a broad variety of programming - everything from making your own yoga mat and painting with watercolors to cooking to tabletop gaming and movie nights. Their director is very good to work with and open to new and interesting programming that is inclusive. Groups can also rent the space for meetings such as Civic meetings and such, there is a fee if it's not an open-to-all activity. I've gone there twice for activities, and it was great both times. Highly recommend going for their activities and such. It's pretty cool.

I visited this location for a sofar Philly event. I really liked the space. It had pretty lights,…read moremultiple cute spots for collaborations and a kitchen area with dishes. It also had seating like those in concerts and ample space for a small events easily fitting about 50 people. There was a representative from WeWork who introduced us to the business model. I was surprised to learn about the number of locations they are at. Will remember them if I ever plan to host an event.

I generally have a great experience at any WeWork I utilize - that being said, every single time…read moreI've tried to speak to someone at the front desk at this location, they are either not there, or are uncharacteristically rude (compared to other locations). Just today, I was stopping by to pick up a package (I have a remote membership with mail forwarding to this locale), I said "hi, I'm here to pick up a package, it's under (name)" and they looked at me like I had two heads, and said "um, what company do you work for? What's the package for?" which is honestly none of their business (they could look me up by name). They then, without checking, said "we don't have anything, sorry." When I said that the package was noted as "delivered to the mail room" the front desk person mentioned that packages often get delivered to a mail room across the piazza. When I went over to get my package I saw that about 80% of the packages there were for the WeWork. If they know this is a common occurrence, why respond that way? I don't understand. Also, if you know this is a common problem, maybe take the time to pop over there to get those packages and bring them over to where they're supposed to be? I know that's a tall order, but it feels really hollow when you say "yeah this happens at least 3 times a day". Another instance at this location - when I initially stopped by to tour the location (I had made an appointment) - I came in and waited at the front desk for about 10 minutes, no one was there. Someone walked up and sat down at the desk and looked at their computer, not acknowledging me for another 10 minutes, I was the only person at the front desk. At this point, I just decided to walk around and tour things myself. Later on, I got an email from that location saying "hey we didn't see you for your tour!" Like c'mon, if you know that someone is showing up for a tour, for starters, show up where they will be entering, or at least go to the front desk. Second, if you're a front desk person - maybe look up from the computer and at least say "hi"? I feel like this is common sense. There have been a few other times I've used this spot, and each time, zero people at the front desk or 1-2 people that do not look up or notice anything around them. Again, I'm generally pretty happy with my experience with WeWork, but goodness gracious, this locale needs just a small amount of common courtesy and that would make a huge difference. It makes me second guess the monthly investment.

This is a great space to get work done and meet other people…read more I love their spacious rooms, Internet connection, and management staff. Everyone there is friendly and eager to help. It's very well located (Mt. Airy Village) so you can get some food from Weavers or High Point during lunch. Also, the free coffee from High Point is a great perk.

We had our kids 16th bird day party here and Axis was so helpful in letting us set up the space the…read moreway we needed, providing detailed instructions and giving us a great value for a four hour event rental. The space itself is so cool--cool enough even for 50 teens! It is a sophisticated multi use space. I highly recommend!

NO SHOW! Got a tour by myself in the middle of pandemic. Make sure the ones who actually say they…read morewill show you the place can make it. Most of the emails are auto emails e.g. confirmation emails and can't be counted on I guess. Next steps: "we will send you the rates". Ok now they want me to wait for prices. A joke.

When the contact orders anything delivered and you haul it up there, they thank you with no tip!!…read moreGrateful is not their best quality.

The building is gorgeous, and there are a number of amazing craftspeople in it. I wish the flea…read moremarket was free to enter so that more people in the neighborhood could purchase goods. The Open Houses are where people find all the gems - shop keepers, artisans and artists.

The Bok building is a wonderful repurposed facility filled with bakeries, workshops, play areas for…read morekids, and more. In general, it is an incredible space for the community to get together and/or enjoy works for local artists across the floors of the building. They host events like the Spring Market to attract more visitors, so it can get quite busy during those times, with lines for places like Machine Shop wrapping around the building.

It is kind of hard to rate a place like the Mellon Center, as it is pretty much just a building…read morewith a few shops in it, but hey, five stars, why not? After all, the building is rather convenient to pass through when it is raining, or if you feel like chilling out in a not often used, clean, indoor public space. Underneath the city of Philadelphia is an extensive network of tunnels, which generally connect modes of transportation, and a lot of the Penn Center buildings (which were once upon a time owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad). The Mellon Center at 18th and Market is one far extreme in this network of tunnels, allowing you to traverse underground to City Hall and beyond, which can be rather convenient in the winter and during a rainstorm. (Note that the connecting concourse to Suburban Station seems to close at about 7pm on weekday evenings and may be closed on weekends). The shops themselves are convenient - there's a gym, a cafe or two, a UPS store - but my favorite part of the building is the public space with tables and chairs that is nice for having lunch or hanging out for a bit while passing through. I'm not sure if there is any specific name for it, but I've heard to it referred to as the "winter garden" or the "arboretum" - but in some ways it resembles a greenhouse, with tons of windows to let light in, and a small fountain in the back. I've met my husband here several times for lunch, and it is a nice, often quiet spot, rarely full.