10 Locally-Owned Coworking Spaces in New Orleans

Collaboration Over Isolation

More people have been working remotely than ever before. Careers once seen as in-office-only have now become hybrid or fully remote jobs. While working from home has its benefits, it can be distracting, unmotivating, and lonely for some.

Coworking spaces offer an inspiring, engaging, and productive alternative to working from home. New Orleans has coworking spaces in all shapes and sizes. Based on your individual needs and preferences, there is one for everyone. Here are 10 locally-owned coworking spaces in the Crescent City to consider for your next work day or Zoom meeting. Check their websites for more information and prices.

1. The Shop at the CAC

Central Business District

shopworkspace.com

This downtown coworking space is a professional's dream. The modern, industrial style, multi-level workspace includes two floors of offices, desks, communal work spaces, breakrooms, conference rooms, private telephone booths, and lounge areas. For a scenic work break, head to the fourth floor to soak up the sun and take in the city views on the roof deck. This space is ideal for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and startup companies who want a multipurpose and community-driven workplace.

Special Amenities:

• Beer and Mojo Coffee House has cold brew on tap

• Laundry and dry cleaning services

• Rooftop access

• Showers

• Snack market

  

  

2. The Warehouse

Bywater

workatthewarehouse.com

You don't have to work alone again at this naturally lit, open floor plan, coworking space located inside a former warehouse. The welcoming and comfortable building is lined with open-air offices and designed with rows of rentable desks and communal coworking tables. The Warehouse includes private telephone booths, conference rooms, lounge areas, plants, an open kitchen, and indoor bike parking. This is the ideal workspace for Bywater residents, creatives, remote workers, and solopreneurs.

Special Amenities:

• Indoor bike parking

• Pet-friendly

• Private telephone booths

• Water fountain that provides white noise

• 24/7 app access for members

3. Greenhouse Workspace

Mid-City

thegreenhouseworkspace.spaces.nexudus.com

Plant lovers, this is the workplace for you. This Mid-City coworking and event space is decorated with indoor and outdoor plants and New Orleans-inspired art by local artists. It has indoor and outdoor coworking desks, dedicated desks, conference rooms, and private offices available for rent. Greenhouse Workspace is ideal for startup companies, solopreneurs, event hosts, and botanical enthusiasts.

Special Amenities:

• Happy hours and special events

• Outdoor and indoor working areas

• Lively plantlife by Luna Botanicals

• Pet friendly

• Riverboat Coffee Co. on tap

  

  

4. Maroon

Lower Garden District

maroonworkspace.com

Get inspired by your surroundings at this artistic and inclusive coworking space. Maroon includes shared workspaces, stylish lounge areas, private offices, rooms for meetings, events, and interview recordings. For a lunch break, members can take a walk around St. Charles to sightsee or grab a bite to eat. Maroon is ideal for Lower Garden District residents, creatives, writers, startup companies, and new business owners.

Special Amenities:

• Business workshops and training

• Mural and plant wall

• Podcast room

• Private phone booths

• Shower

5. B. Sherrie Studio

Uptown/Carrollton

Instagram: @studiobsherrie

Workplaces can be fun too. At this intimate and feminine coworking and content creation studio on Oak Street, professionals and creatives can work, take calls, have meetings, host events, and create content. The studio includes communal desks, colorful lounge areas, stylish content creation backdrops, and a private meeting room. This studio is ideal for influencers, content creators, fashionistas, solopreneurs, and remote workers.

Special Amenities:

• Access to networking events

• Photogenic backdrops

• Print and fax machine

• Private courtyard

• Snack market

6. Salon 22

Tulane-Gravier

salon22nola.com

Surround yourself with likeminded women at this membership-based professional women's club, event space, and coworking salon. The contemporary hub is located in a former historic church on Bienville Street. It is one of the newest coworking spaces in town. The salon has tasteful tables, comfy seating, and hi-speed Wi-Fi. This space is ideal for professional women, solopreneur women, community-seeking women, and women who work remotely.

Special Amenities:

• Discounts on ticketed events

• Member-only programs and workshops

• Printer, scanner, and copier

• Option to reserve a table

• One guest pass/per month

7. Scale New Orleans

Warehouse District

scaleneworleans.com

Do you want to work in a space that gets your creative juices flowing? This friendly coworking space has walls covered with art and plants. It offers day passes, coworking memberships, reserved desks, and private offices. The space features private phone booths, a photo booth with lighting equipment and backdrops, as well as frequent events. This space is ideal for creatives, small business owners, remote workers and teams, and entrepreneurs.

Special Amenities:

• Espresso & drip coffee by HEY Coffee Co.

• Electronics booth

• Photo booth

• Parking

• 3D Printing

8. Propeller

Lower Garden District

gopropeller.org

Propel your business forward and expand your financial knowledge at this nonprofit and coworking space. The supportive environment offers coworking desks, private desks, offices, financial wellness, and accelerator programs.
The space includes noise-reducing phone booths, quiet rooms for meetings, community kitchen, event space, conference rooms, and lounge areas. Propeller is ideal for small businesses, nonprofits, freelancers, and foundations.

Special Amenities:

• Bike racks

• Financial wellness and business programs

• Free off-street parking

• Phone booths

• 24/7 access for monthly members

9. Club Discovery

Bywater

clubdiscovery.us

Step into the future at this modern and fresh workplace. This coworking space on St. Claude has all of the necessities: coffee, beer, desks, games, and pizza on Thursdays. Professionals can register for access to coworking space, assigned desks, or private offices. The space has an upbeat and friendly energy that connects entrepreneurs from all backgrounds. Club Discovery is ideal for entrepreneurs, growing businesses, solopreneurs, and freelancers.

Special Amenities:

• Beer & French Truck iced coffee on tap

• Free parking

• Free Pizza Delicious every Thursday

• Outdoor workspaces

• Pool table and arcade games

10. Women's Business Collective

Warehouse District

wbcollective.com

Take your next business meeting at this colorful all-women's coworking space. The photogenic building features high-tech meeting rooms, luxurious workspaces, comfortable seating, a spacious kitchen, and a staffed reception desk. Women can rent a day pass, coworking desks, reserved desks, and private offices. This space is ideal for professional women, women business owners, women remote workers, and women solopreneurs.

Special Amenities:

• A/V equipment

• Coffee and espresso

• Event space with video wall

• Mail and package reception

• Wireless printing