10 places to work remotely when you're sick of working from home
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Tired of working from home?
If you’re a remote worker in need of a change of scenery, these local spots are a few of our favorites to set up camp when we’re looking to work somewhere other than our own homes.
— by Alie McArdle, Contributing Writer, and the RVAx team
Whisk
This bright and cozy bakeshop offers French-inspired pastries, bread, and sandwiches to pair with coffee, espresso drinks, or wine — and your to-do list.
Location: 2100 E Main St (Shockoe Bottom)
Menu: Found here
Hours: Found here
VMFA Best Café
The spacious, light-filled café at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art — located off the atrium on the entry-level — serves casual fare with gluten-free and vegan options. A wall of windows and terrace overlooks a reflecting pool and the Robins Sculpture Garden.
Location: 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (Museum District)
Menu: Found here
Hours: Found here
Roastology
This micro-roastery features community tables you can work from, leather armchairs and couches to cozy up in, and an outdoor patio with umbrella-ed tables if you prefer to work al fresco.
Location: 2701 W Cary St (The Fan)
Menu: Found here
Hours: Found here
Ninja Kombucha
Head here when you need a bright, vibrant taproom-workplace with tables and bar-top spots where you can set up for remote work and plenty of non-alcoholic (and even some alcoholic!) kombucha to quench your thirst.
Pro tip: Grab something to eat from Ms Bee’s Juice Bar just down the block and bring it here to enjoy while you work; Ninja Kombucha is cool with outside food!
Location: 126 W Brookland Park Blvd (Northside)
Menu: Found here
Hours: Found here
Lamplighter Coffee Roasters
Lamplighter’s original spot offers a full-service cafe currently serving a limited breakfast menu and full beverage menu.
Location: 116 S Addison St (The Fan)
Menu: Found here
Hours: Found here
Blanchard’s Coffee (Broad St Cafe)
Do you ever procrastinate an undesirable task? Blanchard’s is one of our go-to spots for a couple of hours if we’re struggling to get started on a project. Order a hot chai latte (in a mug!) and settle down for a bit.
Pro tip: While they do have outlets, be sure your laptop is charged before heading out, in case you’re unable to get close to one. However, Alie *has* sat at the same table with another remote worker when needing to charge up.
Location: 3121 W Broad St (Scott’s Addition)
Menu: Found here
Hours: Found here
Common House
Richmond’s social club, Common House, offers its members two floors of co-working space along with a full restaurant, library bar, rooftop bar and pool, movie theater, wine cellar, and more.
Reminder: RVAx members receive a 50% discount on initiation fees — from $300 to $150. To redeem, mention The Richmond Experience in the “Referral Name or Code” section of your application.
Location: 303 W Broad St (Arts District)
Menu: Found here
Hours: Found here
Hatch Local Food Hall
Alie likes to (try) to stick to a four-day workweek, but when she’s super busy, she takes her “Summer Fridays” and works from Hatch Local. There are plenty of outlets and tables, it’s easy to grab a working bite, and they have a bar for that lunch cocktail.
Pro tip: Park a block or so around the corner to avoid Hull St traffic.
Location: 400/414 Hull St (Manchester)
Menu: Found here
Hours: Found here
CoFlow
CoFlow is a co-working space (that offers discounted membership rates for walking or biking there!). Great for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers who like to be around others when working but not have a bonafide coworker come up behind your desk to see what you’re up to.
Location: 2416 Jefferson Ave C2 (Church Hill)
Hours: Open 24/7
Gather
Gather is another co-working spot, which offers monthly memberships and community events. Private offices and community tables are available for all your project-completing needs.
Location: 313 E Broad St (Arts District)
Hours: Found here
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