14 Richmond Spots to Work Remotely When You’re Over Your Home Office
BY CHRISTINE ST PETER & DIVYA WILLIAMS
For a lot of us introverts and homebodies, working from home is a dream come true, but sometimes even we like to leave the house or switch up our routines a bit. When that’s the case, it’s nice to have another location where you can set up your laptop, grab a drink, and not worry about trying to also get laundry done while you’re working. From coffee shops to coworking spaces, here are the best spots in Richmond to work remotely.
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Afterglow Coffee Cooperative
This bright and cozy spot is a great option to set up camp. Their morning and afternoon bites can help fuel you throughout your workday, and happy hour from 3-5 every day might just tempt you into calling it an early day.
Location: 1719 Summit Ave (Scott’s Addition)
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Blanchard’s Coffee Roasting Company
There’s no shortage of caffeine or seating at any of Blanchard’s locations, making it a great place to get some work done. If you want to get some learning done too, their Broad Street location also offers coffee education classes.
Locations: 3121 W Broad St (Scott’s Addition), 4930 Forest Hill Ave (Forest Hill), and 26 N Morris St (The Fan)
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Brandery Richmond
If you’re a creative, Brandery was built with you in mind. It welcomes artists, freelancers, content creators, and the like to enjoy its open workspace, private offices, and production studio. Memberships start at $100/month, and day passes are available for $25. Even better? It’s located right above the Smoky Mug, so you’re just steps away from coffee and food.
Location: 2928 North Ave (Northside)
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Can Can Brasserie
Trick your brain into Paris mode. We all know Can Can for its excellent brunch, lunch, and dinner — but did you know they have coffee house hours in the early morning? From 7 to 11 am, Monday to Saturday, Can Can Café offers classic café-style service. You can grab a coffee and pastry from the bar and enjoy the café before table service resumes at 11 — a perfect way to kick off the workday with a Parisian twist.
Location: 3120 W Cary St (Carytown)
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Capital One Café
We know, we know… it’s a chain. But hear us out! Capital One Café has so much room for activities (i.e., lots of tables and outlets for working on your laptop) and fast, free WiFi for everyone. Plus, Capital One cardholders get extra perks like 50% off handcrafted beverages and the option to reserve workspace nooks for a little extra privacy. Grab a breakfast sandwich, enjoy some coffee from Verve Coffee Roasters, and get to work.
Locations: 2933 W Cary St (Carytown) and 11800 W Broad St #1052 (Short Pump)
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CoFlow
Want a place to work that feels homey but isn’t your home? CoFlow is a cozy little coworking space where you can pop in to get some work done 24/7 and enjoy fast internet and complimentary coffee and tea. Memberships are $100/month, but newcomers can try it for a week for just $19.
Location: 2416 Jefferson Ave, C2 (Church Hill)
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Gather
Gather is one of the OG coworking spaces, and they’re still going strong. They have a variety of spaces to suit your needs, from private offices to open shared workspaces. Memberships start at around $150/month, or you can get four day passes a month for $95. With eight locations in Virginia, Gather’s a great option for those who travel often or just like changing things up.
Locations: 313 E Broad St (Arts District), 14321 Winter Breeze Dr (Midlothian), 2920 W Broad St (Scott’s Addition), 2400 Old Brick Rd (Short Pump), and 4101 Cox Rd (West End)
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Grit Coffee
Grit is an easy choice for when you need a change of scenery when working remotely. It’s not too quiet or too loud, so you can easily write emails or have a meeting over one of their delicious honey lavender lattes.
Locations: 409 Libbie Ave (Westhampton) and 1621 Roseneath Rd (Scott’s Addition)
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Libbie Mill Library
For your longest to-do list days, you may opt for a more work-oriented spot. Bathed in natural light with massive windows overlooking the pond, it offers quiet, comfy work zones, plenty of outlets, and private study rooms if you need to hop on a quick call. Beyond the bonus points of great views and outdoor seating nearby, you can easily pop over to Yellow Umbrella across the street when you need a lunch break.
Location: 2100 Libbie Lake E St (Libbie Mill)
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No. 303
No. 303, formerly known as Common House, has multiple floors of coworking and meeting spaces plus Blanchard’s Coffee on tap, a podcast studio, and a rooftop bar for after work drinks. The club is for members only, but anyone can visit Birdie’s downstairs for coffee, small plates, and an aesthetic place to work.
Location: 303 W Broad St (Arts District)
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Riverbend Roastery
Early birds are sure to love Riverbend Roastery. This Church Hill spot opens at 6:30 am on weekdays, so you can enjoy coffee, eat a breakfast sandwich, and log onto Slack — all before your colleagues have even woken up for the day.
Location: 2623 E Broad St (Church Hill)
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Shyndigz
Who says you can't pair your afternoon email catch-up with a slice of cake the size of your head? Shyndigz is known as a go-to for late-night dessert runs, but its indoor and patio seating offer a cozy, sugar-fueled atmosphere during daytime hours — the ultimate reward-based working environment.
Location: 1912 W Cary Street (The Fan)
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: Best Café & Espresso Bar
Trade in your home office for the company of fine art. On a nice day, bring a picnic blanket so you can enjoy the fresh air in the sculpture garden between laptop charges. And visit the Best Café & Espresso Bar inside to recharge and refuel. When you clock out, wrap up your day with a stroll through the free general admission galleries or head up to Amuse for daily happy hour.
Location: 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (Museum District)
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture: Commonwealth Café
Speaking of museums, the VMHC is another great spot for WFHers. Hit up the Commonwealth Café there to enjoy coffee and snacks from Stella’s Grocery while you work or post up in the research library or reading room if you want some serious peace and quiet. Then, once you’ve slammed your laptop shut for the day, take a stroll through the current exhibitions.
Location: 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (Museum District)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A born and bred Richmonder, Christine’s love of RVA runs deep. So does her love of words. She’s wanted to be a writer since she was 8 years old, leading her to earn a degree in Communication Studies from Roanoke College. Since then she’s edited and contributed to a handful of local and national publications. When she’s not working on her next article, you can find her taking walks throughout the city with her fiancé and their adorable rescue pitty Rosie. You can also find her on Instagram @christinewinder where she posts way too many photos of her cats.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Divya is a Richmond explorer in search of the best bites, bevs, and beautiful views this city has to offer. She's a Leo sun, Flying Squirrel rising. Find her at Pony Pasture with her dog Bean, sipping sauvy b on the Jardin patio, or enjoying a Cobra Kai at Jack Brown's—notch card in hand. Follow along @divwilliams.
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