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I've always wondered why there aren't more hybrid cafe/coworking spaces. Seems like the traffic patterns could be complementary, so you'd get higher utilisation
by sgentle 9y ago
I've always wondered why there aren't more hybrid cafe/coworking spaces. Seems like the traffic patterns could be complementary, so you'd get higher utilisation and more reliable revenue. Maybe customers pay to use the space and get discounted food & drink, or pay for the food & drink and get discounted use of the space.
The cost would be more than just camping out in a cafe, but I think people might be willing to pay more to feel like they're not leeching and get a more tailored service, ie reliable wifi, power, printing etc.
- matt_s 9y agoMaybe small 1-2 person booths that get premium service for $3/hour. Premium means a server comes to you for orders of food and drink, with implied tipping in US at least, and maybe has some way to secure your stuff for any needed restroom breaks?
- allwein 9y agoThere are a few around. 21st Street Coffee in Pittsburgh is one example (http://21streetcoffee.com/ http://21streetcoffee.com/). Their main area on the 1st floor is for regular customers, but they have a large upstairs loft outfitted with your typical coworking desks, chairs, couches, etc and access to wifi. I think it's something like $10/day for the coworking space and that also gives you a 20%(?) discount on coffee, etc.