Common Desk (6th & Congress) In Austin: My Coworking Review

My Review Of Common Desk in Austin

I visited Common Desk (the 6th & Congress location) in Austin, Texas on Friday, October 6, 2023 @ 2:00 pm.

Rating: 4.8 stars Common Desk’s 6th & Congress location is a beautiful, greenhouse-like space spanning two floors. It’s a hip and trendy spot downtown with a young, entrepreneurial crowd. Who it’s for: Younger, entrepreneurial, networking crowd I ranked Common Desk as the second-best coworking space in Austin.

 

Coworking Space Details

• Address: 106 E 6th St Suite 900, Austin, TX 78701
• Website: The Common Desk
• Location:
  • Common Desk has the top two floors in the historic Littlefield Building right on 6th Street (popular, touristy street)
  • I noticed a good amount of homeless on the blocks right around
• Parking:
  • $250/mo for unlimited parking in an affiliated garage
    • $150/mo for 10 parking vouchers in the garage
• Staff: Friendly, welcoming, always at the desk
• Hours:
  • Members: 24/7 access
    • Day Pass: 8 AM -5 PM (Mon-Thu), 8 AM -3 PM (Fri)

 

Who It’s For

A younger crowd (mostly under 40) with a mix of self-employed and remote employees

In my discussions with the staff and my tour around the space, it seems like it’s built for a younger crowd looking for a beautiful space to work and have a community.

Most Similar In Austin: Bond Collective

 

Community & Vibe

Common Desk at 6th & Congress has a vibrant, community-centric atmosphere, ideal for networking. If you’re a remote worker or an entrepreneur and you miss the feel of a sweet, downtown office with a great vibe, this is the spot for you.

• Location: Popular downtown spot with lots of restaurants and shops
• Members:
  • Mostly under 40 years old
  • 50% self-employed, 50% remote employees
• Atmosphere:
  • Community-focused: Coffee shop and wet bar in the office, weekly events, lots of open spaces, ability to visit other Common Desk locations
  • Beautiful design: It’s like a greenhouse with lots of great light and multiple types of spaces
• Events: Common Desk hosts weekly networking events and happy hours

See Also: The Best Coworking Spaces In Austin

 

Design & Space

This is the most beautifully designed coworking space in Austin. You’ll find lots of greenery, tons of natural light through huge windows and skylights, and a variety of well-designed spaces to work.

• Common Desk has the top two floors in the building (8th and 9th)
• Designed like a greenhouse, ensuring abundant natural light and an array of plants
• Well-maintained and beautiful space
• Variety of workspaces including common areas, desks, phone booths, zoom rooms, and a wellness room

 

Amenities

Here are the amenities that Common Desk highlights on their website:

• Bottomless craft coffee
• Fast + secure wifi
• Weekly community events
• Access to an open network of locations
• Conference room access
• Wet bar + lounge

Here are a few other cool ones I noticed that aren’t mentioned on the site:

• Wellness rooms
• Zoom rooms
• Meeting booths
• Multiple lounges
• High-end kitchens
• Open monitors to plug into
• Friendly, helpful staff at the front

 

Pricing & Membership Plans

• Shared Space (Student Discount): $75/month
• Common Pass: $150/month
• Shared Desk: $299/month
• Shared Plus: $399/month
• Team Pass: $350/month
• Private Office: Starting at $800/month

You can book a tour or find out more here.