This is a sweet building. From the design-forward architectural remodel and layout to the…read moregreen-conscious setup, everything about this historic building screams Portland. Home to office spaces, a brewery (Upright), the Leftbank Cafe, a shared office space (the Hive) and a communal area, the winding, maze-like structure is home to a colony of progressive workers, projects, and all sorts of stuff. I've been in here quite a few times to meet with folks, I've stopped in to the cafe, and I threw an event in the communal space, and I love the brewery downstairs. While parking can be a bit of an issue when an event is taking place, it's got a great central location and, at least for me, the historic and design-forward remodel aspects are close to my heart. Dig this space.

Cool old building, Brewery in the basement. What's not to love?…read more The Leftbank building is great, well actually it's three building put together but who's counting. It's kind of a rabbits warren of small companies connected by large communal spaces and even better natural light flooding in everywhere. The main Lobby/cafe room looking out on the street was interestingly complex but simply informal enough to be comfortable. Went here to check out Upright Brewing (http://www.yelp.com/biz/upright-brewing-portland#hrid:EonPV60YZaVQfVTk-p76Jw) but found myself wandering around the building checking out all the cool spaces. It was awesome! Leftbank Project is kind of the little brother to some of the other big Inner Eastside commercial renovations like Eastbank, Olympic Mills, and RiverEast.

What A Gem for community collaboration and engagement! I came for the first time on Saturday, May…read more31st evening for EXIT THE MAZE PRESENTS ARTIFICATION OF LIVING fundraiser & celebration for its Executive Director, Cole Reed's, birthday! It was so vibrant, inviting, inspiring, and healing embedded in one space. I would love to find out more about how to utilize, reserve, rent, and share the space for any future gatherings. Bonus: share free parking lot access with Pizza Hut and ample of free street parking. Two gender neutral restrooms. P.Y. No toilet seat covers.

I came to Portland on a Sunday to catch an evening show, then stayed the night in an Airbnb. I…read morechose openHAUS to work out of the next day for several reasons: - it was really close to my Airbnb - there was parking - they sold day passes and made buying one actually easy - it felt really safe when you're in there I was initially concerned when I first got there since the surrounding environment didn't look that welcoming, but once inside it was like a little work oasis. Having lived in several tech hub cities, the co-working spaces I'm used to tend to have a high-tech focus with minimal decor. openHAUS wasn't like that at all but I really appreciated the difference. There's a lot of interesting art dotted throughout and it's got a lived-in feel with many in-progress projects out in the open. There are desks claimed and occupied by the stuff of regulars, but besides that you get your choice of a place to settle for the day. There's clean bathrooms nearby and a kitchen stocked with coffee and tea, and even ramen if you really didn't want to step out for food. I heard there was a dedicated parking lot though it wasn't obvious, but street parking was easy enough. I'm glad I tried this place and would come back. I was able to take calls and attend work meetings just fine out of here, and I was able to pop out for lunch and come back without worrying about my stuff getting touched. Finally, I was also a little surprised that someone came with their dog, a big boxer looking one, but it was generally well behaved and didn't come around again after getting to sniff me in the butt.

This is a long, long-overdue review from last February's ice storms, when my power went out for…read morethree days, during a pandemic, shortly in advance of a looming deadline. The dream, I think we can all agree. CNTRL's East Side facilities were immaculate and everyone's covid manners - staff and fellow visitors alike - were excellent. Actually everyone's anything manners were excellent period, except maybe mine, because I showed up to an understaffed building (hello, ice storm, that'll happen) and had a tantrum over the "closed" sign accidentally left on the door. Extra thanks to manager Tami for graciously tolerating and soothing me.

Probably five stars if you get the dedicated office spaces; for general members and day pass goers,…read moreI would give it 3.5 stars. Giving five stars overall, since most of the space is dedicated office spaces. Day passes: $35 for the day, $25 for half-day Very nice space, with the usual co-working amenities (free coffee, tea, water, wifi), numerous power outlets, and modern interior decor with some nice unique touches, like fresh flower bouquets on some tables, an abundance of natural light everywhere, and a coffee station on the first floor even though the kitchen is on the second floor. The general area is not as large as their Pearl District location. There's two kitchens, with refrigerators for use by everyone to store things. There's indoor bicycle storage(!) which is available to day pass users as well. If you get one of the dedicated office spaces on the second or third floor, the views are quite lovely. The only issues that makes this 3.5 stars for general members and day pass users involve the fishbowl effect of the space and the ergonomics of the chairs. Most of the open areas for general members/day pass users are very visible to the outside, with floor-to-ceiling windows. There's a somewhat more secluded space in the back with space for maybe eight people. This would make me nervous if I were doing work that was more private or if I was worried about leaving my stuff in the open to go to the bathroom, etc., the front door is unlocked and opens directly into the general member areas. Granted, the front desk person is there most of the time, but it's still a bit concerning for me. The second thing is for my back--the chairs in the general member/day pass areas are not ergonomic/adjustable office chairs, so it becomes difficult to work all day in them. In the very least, something adjustable height and even a lumbar pillow I can borrow from the front desk would be lovely. I was here briefly during their first week in operation, so there are some very minor glitches here and there, like not having those black little stirring things for tea/coffee, only half-and-half as the dairy option for your coffee/tea, and so on, but nothing that seems like an issue that will persist as they refine their space. Bathrooms: Clean, modern design, very functional, quite lovely, overall.

Do you like walking through giant clouds of tobacco on your way to work? How about the beautifully…read morelandscaped trails of cigarette butts leading to the door? Or maybe you want a place where the same smokers stand in the parking spaces out front ensuring you have to pull around them to find a spot. If so, then LCT is the place for you! I cant tell you how I feel when I see my pregnant wife stride happily through a gray fog of nicotine and indifference every single day she comes to work. Who would want to work anywhere else? I mean, except those who enjoy pink lungs, clean air and a significant lack of emphysema.

I needed an office (because I'm loud and make phone calls) for a day when I was in Portland and…read morecalled the night before. I got Scott and he was super welcoming and resourceful. He gave me information on parking, on breakfast and on the space! I felt like he was my personal concierge. I showed up before they opened and he personally greeted me and made sure I was all set up. i'm a busy executive, who travels a lot and needed this to be a quick transaction. Scott delivered above and beyond. The space is beautiful, quiet and set up for work. There is coffee , tea, quiet, but nice music, etc. Will be back!

A lovely space with some lovely people. I like the vibe of the place and the interior design…read more There are some lounge-y working areas and long tables, if you're a general member or day pass goer. Lots of electrical outlets that are intelligently placed on top of the tables, and the wifi was reliable. Kitchen was stocked with the usual coworking amenities. That is, water, coffee, basic tea, and some basic snacks. The day I was there, it was Kind bars and bananas. There are more snacks and drinks in a vending machine in the kitchen and for sale at the reception desk, including gigantic bars of chocolate(!) which are produced by one of the occupants. There's a frig to store things. Some minor issues to note: Tea service is very basic. I only saw one "telephone booth", though it doesn't seem too bad if you have a conversation out in the open area. The space was rather chilly and I had to put on my jacket and scarf. I recommend bringing layers. Lastly, the chairs in the general areas were not adjustable and didn't provide good lumbar support. An example of beauty over function here. I wish the interior designer/manager opted for more ergonomic chairs, as occupants are often there all day long. Overall, this space was great! Bathrooms: Clean and functional, and lovely.

Great space, great location. Beautiful neighborhood, and it's right above a bakery. What more could…read moreyou ask for?

My business partner and I started working at TenPod in January of 2020 and are proud to call it our…read morefirst "real" office after starting the company in my basement. The space is open and comfortable and there are plenty of great people that work there. Like most offices they have had to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic and have done an admirable job.

A dear friend planned a special event her for her business. She paid for the space and then they…read morenever showed up to open the venue the day of her event. No call, no email, no response. She had to cancel the event 30min. before the event was to start, costing her precious money, time and business. This was incredibly disappointing for all of us. Personally, I was excited to check out this neighborhood space for future events.

From the owner: The Encorepreneur Café is a beautifully appointed, purposefully welcoming, socially driven event,…read moremeeting, and coworking space. People of all ages rent our space for presentations, events, workshops, networking groups, community gatherings, professional photo shoots, client consultations, and much more. As a small business ourselves, we provide personalized service to all our clients. Rental income helps to sustain our social mission to support seniors and retirees interested in encore career discovery and community engagement.

Kiln is a newer coworking space. It took a whole block from AC Madison, an appliance parts store…read more Appliance parts were needed when appliances lasted for more than 5 years. Kiln has a parking lot and the rest of the block is a building. It is a beautiful architectural remodel with more variety of spaces than other coworking spots. They host events, so keep an eye out for those. They have group spaces, with a high atrium in the core of the buiding. They have dedicated offices. There are small voice call booths. There is a meeting room with a screen and chairs which can be arranged. The staff is present and helpful. They are between two food cart pods, so you will not starve. Kiln is in a great location. It is more varied inside in relation to other coworking spaces, and it is beautiful.

Wow! Kiln is a huge co-working space, spanning two stories over a full city block. They've been…read moreopen for two years now, and it's bustling, probably because it's so nice. About half of the space is reserved by small companies and the rest is dotted by freelancers and individuals. This place has it all: comfortable couches and chairs, communal desks, cubes, huddle spaces, quiet areas, telephone booths, treadmill and bicycle desks, conference rooms, auditorium, recording studio, a big fully equipped kitchen with snacks provided twice a day, gourmet coffee and teas, dairy and non-dairy milks, community events, occasional yoga classes, showers and toiletries, bike storage, lockers, a wraparound outdoor patio with views of downtown, ping pong, printers, secure shredding, and more. Decorated throughout with an eclectic mix of books, art, plants, games, vintage goods, and tchotchkes. Fast Internet at 246/290 Mbps. Free street parking around the neighborhood, or a paid lot across the street. Two big food cart pods within a block, and other restaurants within walking distance. Like most of Portland, the surrounding neighborhood is unkempt, littered with trash and graffiti, but feels safe. Membership gets you 24/7 access at all locations. Pricing is $375/mo for unlimited drop-in, $550/mo for a dedicated desk,and goes up from there. If I needed a co-working space, this would be at the top of my list. You can get a free day pass with a comprehensive tour by a friendly staff member.

Faris the owner treats his business like a party. I reported members stealing from me, yelling at…read moreme & touching me. He then suggested I hugged one of them. He told me I ruined the community for repotting the issue. He told me he did an investigation & that what I said wasn't true but never looked at my proof & never provided proof of investigating the situation. There is more. I have never reported inappropriate touching before by two people & then asked in text to hug that person who I reported touched me inappropriately. In my opinion if you value your safety, don't sign up for a membership, there.

I'm new to Portland, and only learned about NedSpace after an event venue fell-through at the last…read moreminute, for an gathering I was supposed to host in less than 24hrs. Mark heard my call for help through the social grapevine, and invited me to use the NedSpace space--and, wow! Coziest media room with couches, tables, dimmable floor lamps and a projector + screen that could easily accommodate ~20, a board-room with gorgeous views of downtown from the 11th floor & an intuitive projector (monitor on the wall) setup, a small kitchen, and a little bar nook for hiding extra goodies. Fast internet. Miss Piggy and smilley-face mugs in the community kitchen. The regular folks renting who were there over the weekend, were so nice and accommodating, too. Just a very warm, cozy spot, downtown, welcoming at the last minute, clean, intentionally fun w/o the pretentious "disruptive innovation center!" vibe, but still setup to facilitate people getting work done and small events. Lots of conference rooms & workshopping areas. Definitely gonna be coming back here, more often! Oh, also? There's a garage in the building, so toting all my event stuff in and out, was a breeze. No other humans to coordinate with on the day-of, too--the building's security system is setup, such that a manager issues a temporary access code for the elevator, I usher everyone in and out (which for the size of my event was not a problem), and I packed-up after a post-event dinner break across the street.