Spoke6

I have worked at this co-​working space for over a year now. For me, it’s the right combination of quiet working space and occasional socializing. The space has several interior walls and nooks and crannies which stop sound from propagating. You have lots of choices of working style: shared desks, individual desks, couches, near big sunny windows, tucked back into the darkest corner. No standing desks yet but it’s an option for the future.
There are two conference rooms that can be reserved for meetings and phone calls, one seats up to about 5 and the other maybe 10 or so, both with windows. A printer and scanner are available for (reasonable) use, along with a ton of office supplies. The space has lots of art and plants. There is a kitchen area with a fridge, freezer, electric kettle, filtered water, real dishes (which Tim washes for you, how awesome is that). Coffee comes in the form of an Aeropress, excellent whole beans, and a grinder.
The owner of the space, Tim Bowen, is really what makes the place work on both the practical and social level. He’s super nice and always improving things, but also does what it takes to keep the working environment nice for everyone. If something is bugging you, let him know and he’ll take care of it. I’m extra sensitive to noise compared to most people, but I rarely have to use my headphones, especially now with the recent expansion.
Oh yeah, how can I forget? Indoor bike parking for at least 10 bikes, and a fun, laid-​back pro-​bike commuting culture give Spoke 6 a major edge. There’s plenty of parking for cars too, and a major bus stop across the street. 4^th Ave is a few blocks away, as is Congress Street, so we have lots of lunch and coffee options.
The worst thing I can think of about Spoke 6 is that people are always coming in and asking if this is the art gallery or the hair salon, which are located in the same building. But Tim usually fields those people, and it’s awesome having SOHO salon in the same building — we almost all get our hair cut there now!