April 17, 2024
Photo credit: The Congregation
One of the joys of working remotely — whether partially or fully — is that you get the chance to change up your scenery and try out new “offices” for the day. Switching up your work location can help you explore more of where you live, provide a feeling of escape if you’ve been feeling trapped inside this winter, and ignite creativity through new surroundings.
From cozy coffee shops to fun coworking spaces, here are some of our favorite spots to work remotely in Metro Detroit:
Now boasting four locations around Metro Detroit (Downtown Detroit, Ferndale, Royal Oak, and Rochester), this local favorite coffee shop has everything you could want for a day of work: A variety of in-house roasted coffees and specialty drinks, a cozy and unique atmosphere, and some delicious desserts and pastries to treat yourself. Plus, they’re open late in case you’re more of a night owl!
Talk about feeling inspired! The DIA was recently ranked the number one art museum in the country by USA Today, but did you know they also have a great café to work from? Just inside the museum is Kresge Court, a beautiful and inviting courtyard that serves up plenty of coffee and tea drinks, as well as signature sandwiches, salads, soups, and more. Don’t be afraid to take a work break and go explore some art while you’re there, of course.
When the weather gets warmer, get some vitamin D while you work by visiting local downtown parks like Campus Martius, Beacon Park, and Capitol Park. They all have free WiFi and plenty of seating, plus they’re in walking distance to some great restaurants and coffee shops when you need a little pick-me-up.
This gorgeous and one-of-a-kind coffee shop just might be your new favorite in Detroit. Located in a restored historical church, this coffee shop, bar, and community space will instantly give you a home-like feeling. When you need a lunch break, they also have plenty of bagels, sandwiches, wraps, snacks, soups, and more.
If having more of an office environment and meeting space is important to you, Bamboo Detroit just might be perfect for you. With locations in Downtown Detroit, Royal Oak, and Ann Arbor, this vibrant and modern coworking space has a strong community focus and ample space. With membership packages starting at $60 a month, as well as day or week pass options, this creative and inclusive space will leave you feeling inspired.
It’s all in the name here: This Royal Oak-based coffee shop and coworking space has everything from locally sourced coffee drinks to private offices and tables for rent to printing services and so much more. Not only is it perfect for remote work, but you can also easily give back while you’re there, as every checkout allows you to donate 5% of your purchase to a local charity.
Written by freelancer Molly Menning.
