I rented a large office (actually huge...it could easily fit six people) at Geek Offices for the…read morelast six months. The landlord Michael, mentions that the offices are low key, and they are. It's all cubicles and private offices. There is a nice kitchen with coffee and two fridges. The internet comes from a fiber connection and is 50 Mbit down (fast enough) and 50 Mbit up (much faster than you usually see.) And for those of you who care about latency, the ping is only 2 ms which is super fast. Geek Offices is a bit of a time machine. It's like the old days before super pretty shared offices with tiny tables and tiny boxes of an office. No. Here you get big private cubes with plenty of space. Nice offices with plenty of room. And yeah, you're renting from the guy who owns the building. He's very responsive and flexible. It's his building and he's happy when it serves people's needs. The offices are on the lower level. Some of the offices have high windows, but overall this is not a place with lots of natural light. The cubes and furniture aren't new, but they're in good shape and they get the job done. There are showers and bathrooms right across the hall. You get 24-hour access with a key card, and privates offices lock. And more time machine...there is parking. A lot of parking. It isn't cheap, but hey, where can you get parking just two blocks from Inman Square? There's even visitor parking. Whoever has that? Now if anyone would actually visit you in person, they could go right ahead and park for free. Really, this is a place to work. Get stuff done. Heads down. Just you or a small team. Then get lunch in Inman Square. Sometimes going back to the future works just fine. Oh, one more thing. The rental terms are incredibly flexible. You pay for the month. You can leave with as low as one day's notice. For example, you decide on December 30th that you need to leave. You give notice on the 31st. You can leave the next day. You don't owe anything. I had to have it explained to me twice because I couldn't actually believe it.

I have been using Geek Offices for 3+ years, and it has been perfect for my needs throughout that…read moretime. Michael, the owner, is professional and responsive, and the people who currently use the co-working space are friendly also. The office is spacious, supplies are well-stocked, and the coffee never runs out. In terms of co-working spaces, it is also the most affordable option I found in Cambridge, especially if you bring in multiple employees and get the Geek Company rate.

Harvard Club of Boston in Back Bay is a really beautiful and historic spot…read more A friend brought us in while I was in town running the Boston Marathon, and it was such a cool place to check out. The architecture and interiors give it that classic, old Boston feel, like stepping back in time. They even had posters set up so people could make signs for race day, which was such a thoughtful and fun touch. One of the underrated perks is the parking. If you have access, it is actually a really convenient place to park in a part of the city where that is usually tough. Glad I got to see it, and it is a great experience if you know someone who can bring you in.

such an incredible experience...a dinner at the Harvard Club out on Commonwealth Avenue. Not only…read morea magnificent club, the clubhouse is absolutely gorgeous with walk in fireplaces and a magnificent library, but includes a grand hotel with visiting member hotel accommodations. I ca't be a member but that evening I felt as if I'd truly "arrived".

Such a great spot to hang and spot some neighbors too. The layout is great to mix and mingle with…read moreothers at your shared table (if you'd like), or you could also walk around and visit the shops on the perimeter while also grabbing a beer from Notch. Even if it's raining, there's plenty of indoor space at Notch. Shoutout pizza project for having the besttt pizza. Also I recently came for Brighton Bazaar and it's super cool to see how much they support local businesses. Heads up that parking can be tough sometimes but other than that, great spot.

Great spot to hang out and grab a quick bite to eat! There's a bar as well. We sat in the outdoor…read morespace in the middle, and I love that there are several takeout-style options, so if you're going with a group, it's more likely everyone finds something they like! There's a pizza place that sells full pies or by-the-slice pizza, a Salvadoran place that has pupusas (including a vegan lentil option!), a brewery with a lot of different beers on tap, and a small market with snacks and fresh produce. The market had ice cream as well. Each of the restaurants/markets we visited had extremely friendly staff, and they answered all of our questions about not only their own establishments but also the things we could get at the other spots in the Speedway. We also went on a Thursday, which meant it wasn't too busy. The parking lot is a little small, but after 6pm on Thursdays and Fridays you can park at the community health center for free, and there's also a SpotHero lot across the street that was $15.

Pros: convenient to central square, cool ambiance, nice staff, available by the day for just $30,…read moregood light. lots of space, coffee and tea available, nice private meeting rooms are also available at $100/hr. Cons: REALLY loud. They have music playing (not blasting, but still....), and a lot of conversing going on (which oddly seems to be among the staff and management--they do know people here are trying to work, right?).

Having become familiar with cowkorking spaces in Philadelphia like the very awesome Indy Hall, I…read morethink I became too comfortable in what I imagined a space to be. I wanted to work from a space in Boston a few months ago, and gave Workbar's new-ish Cambridge location a try. But whereas Indy Hall is an inspirational, creative space full of amazing people who make you feel at home in their community, Workbar is much less so. In fact from what I can remember, only one person one their staff spoke with me during my entire week there, and almost reluctantly so. It was a huge shock coming form a city where most people in the coworking space try very hard to make others feel included and supported. Quite honestly, Workbar feels less like a coworking space and more like a real, regular working space The downstairs area, where I spent most of my time, tries to be a hip cafe, with long communal tables and music playing. This does not, however, appear to translate into the kinds of transient conversations between strangers you might find in an actual cafe. Meanwhile, the upstairs feels like a cubical farm without any cubicles, with long work tables full of people quietly tapping away and conference rooms lining the outer walls. It actually felt uncomfortable to walk through, like I was invading an actual company's prviate space. It was uninviting and a little unnerving. Maybe spaces like this in Boston are meant for Very Serious Startup Workers funded by Large, Important Venture Funds. If that's the case and that's the environment you're looking for, then by all means, give Workbar a try. But if you're not into the sterile, quietcore worker scene and go to coworking spaces to interact with other people, you might just want to work from a cafe instead.

Fantastic little spot! The host/server is most certainly the highlight of my review. She was…read morecheery, hospitable, and informative during both our wait and our service. We waited about 20 mins for a table for 2 on a Thursday evening, but that felt like no issue with the level of service she provided us. She checked in with us, provided updates, and was just splendid to interact with! Once inside, I throughly enjoyed my cocktail and the snacks we ordered. No complaints!

HIDDEN GEM in Brookline. I must have walked past it several times and not noticed it until my…read morefriend introduced me to it. They do both reservations and walk-ins but it's safer to make a reservation ahead if you can. It's pretty easy to make one as well; we only booked a day ahead for a Friday night. Amazing first impressions as well. They make a tiny space work perfectly; I did not feel claustrophobic at all even with full house. They have really cute decors and the space is decorated well. They have their seasonal cocktails that you can choose your choice of liquor for and martinis (both vodka and gin). They brew their espresso fresh as well so the space smells so good every time it is brewed. I got a Peru Plunder and it was fruity and light (a dangerous one). Their apple pie old fashioned has an interesting aftertaste in a good way. The bartender and the server were attentive and friendly as well. I had a great time and will definitely be coming back. -9.1/10

When my friend told me about District Hall I thought I had to be misunderstanding her--a free…read morecoworking space?? Seems impossible, but it's true, and it's a nice coworking space at that. I've come here a few times to work now and it's always been great. The wifi is fast, there are plenty of different areas to work which allows for focus and social distancing, and they even have outdoor space so you can work outside on a nice day. And of course, it's free. They have a restaurant in the building so you can get food if you want which is convenient as well. I really have no complaints about this place and would recommend others check it out!

Excellent innovation center for all age groups. You can attend some awesome events they might have…read more You can sit and work quietly and have something to drink since they have a cafe. If you want to eat, you can go to Gather in the same building.

This adorable historic house is great to visit…read more The nonprofit that takes care of the house hosts family friendly events that are so worth attending. My 1 year old daughter had a great time at Mary Poppins storytime on Tuesday. Parking is tough when there is an event going on, but I've always found a space a few blocks away.

Winderful history - made even better by our amazing docent Andrew- who went out of his way to give…read moreus a tour the day after Thanksgiving. It was the highlight of our family's trip to Boston. We are so grateful!

Nice environment and food is amazing :). Service was good and place was clean with fast WiFi,…read moreindoor and outdoor spaces available

I tried the seasonal cherry pie latte, and I have no notes! Delicious! I thought the ham and cheese…read morecroissant was a little small for the price, regardless it was still good. Very busy on the weekends but there's penalty of seating to get work done both inside and out.