We hosted my son's birthday and Master's degree celebration at The Phoenix last night, and it was truly an amazing experience. A special thank you to Saskia, who was excellent throughout the entire planning process--so helpful, responsive, and easy to work with. Levi, our host for the evening, was wonderful--kind, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly. And Sherill, the bartender, was fantastic--she made amazing drinks, and we loved that we were able to bring our own alcohol. The venue itself is beautiful, with plenty of space for guests to enjoy comfortably. The handmade wooden tables added such a unique and elegant touch. We also had a taco truck set up in the back, and everything flowed perfectly. Thank you to the entire Phoenix team for helping make my son's celebration so special and memorable. I highly recommend this venue--you won't be disappointed! read more

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One of the coolest, practical and versatile cowling spaces I have used. This location has multiple rooms, work stations, inside and outside, with the capability of converting into large open event type spaces. Benches, comfy couches and chairs, art pieces, ergonomic and traditional desk are available to rent shorten term by hour or days at a time. A community vibe type of environment that has a comfortable setting with lounges and a kitchen read more

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The location was great being that I had people flying in and out the same day. The onsite host was amazing and so helpful. They helped with the layout which made the party flow easily and made everyone relaxed to have a good time. Would not hesitate to rent the space again!! read more

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The venue itself is beautiful with a great layout -- it was the perfect setting for my wife's birthday party. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by the staff. The bartender had a very dry attitude, and the on-site manager came across as rude and unprofessional throughout the night. We were even told to dispose of the last trunk of garbage ourselves because their bins were full. While several of us stayed late to help clean and move furniture back, the manager questioned one of our guests about a trash bag she had provided, as if he were doing something wrong -- when he was only trying to help. Overall, the space is great, but the people you're left to deal with could use more professionalism, appreciation, and customer service. read more

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The management continue blame customer for their own management issues without even realizing their wrong doing nor had any intention to apologize nor improve. Their shameless response has continued to reinforce they just blame their issues to their customer. Avoid this place at all cost. Have been to so many businesses and never seen small business owners act in this manner. read more

I tried this location out for the first time recently and they were accommodating to new visitors. The space was quite large with several conference rooms, private rooms, and phone booths. In addition there are open spaces where visitors can set up their work station. There is also a kitchen and snack station where you can make your own coffee, grab fruits/pastries and water during your break. While I spent the day there, I didn't feel secured leaving my stuff around so a suggestion would be to have day lockers somewhere. Otherwise, this was a perfect set up to take meeting calls, set up an onsite meeting, or go in a booth for more privacy. read more

This is my home office away from home. I love coming here to get my coffee and sink in a few hours of work time. The environment at Phoenix is really good for focus work. You can stay in the main area or find a cozy nook to really dig in. The noise level is low and everyone is very respectful. I appreciate this locally owned business, I have talked with both owners and know they have out so much heart and soul in creating this space. The location is so good too if you want to step out to grab some lunch nearby on Park Street. Highly recommend! read more

Two friends and I recently held our 50th birthday celebration at the Phoenix. It was amazing. The location and the people we worked with to make the event happen exceeded our expectations. Place was beautiful-our guests were blown away at how awesome the location looked for our dance party and Shaskia (owner and host of the Phoenix) was unbelievable. So professional. She worked really hard to help us have a fun and memorable party. She gave us so many good tips about how to use the space and helped us in so many ways that evening. She was great at communicating before the event as well. Cannot say enough about how wonderful the whole experience was with the Phoenix. read more

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As a business owner and woman of color, I'm sharing my documented experience at PHOENIX, which markets itself as a community-minded space. TIMELINE (all documented via email): - Nov 26: Received email about desk placement and 'belongings boiling over' - Same day: Responded explaining medical accommodation need for a heater and prior arrangement with office mate for shared space - Same day: Provided detailed feedback about how communication styles impact marginalized members and requested clear written policies - Nov 29, 11:20 PM: Received termination notice (during their stated closed holiday hours) with no policy violations cited - Dec 1: Vacated space before upcoming surgery - Dec 2: Management attempting to restrict sharing of this experience Key Context: - Initial concern was about a medical accommodation (heater) - No written policies existed about desk placement or personal items - My feedback focused on communication style and need for clear policies - Termination followed feedback about inclusive communication - All arrangements with officemate were mutually agreed upon - No disruption to other members was documented PROS: - Beautiful physical space - Engaged community members - Good location CONCERNS: Their actions contradict their marketed values: - Medical accommodation request led to scrutiny - Feedback about communication resulted in late-night termination - No policy violations cited - Actions conflict with their claim of being 'community-minded' !! Important Pattern Notice: All statements are supported by email documentation, which I'm sharing for transparency (1-6 screenshots). These emails demonstrate the progression from providing professional feedback about inclusive communication to receiving a late-night holiday termination notice, followed by attempts to control the narrative. All communications preserved in their original form. Follow captions 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, etc in order to follow full story. I hope this helps others make informed decisions about shared workspace options in Alameda. read more

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As a professional photographer, I've had the opportunity to work at Phoenix several times, and had great experiences each time. Most recently, I booked the main room and conference room for a business/lifestyle photo shoot. Rachel at the front desk was extremely accommodating. Whether it was move art, rearrange furniture, or answer questions I had about what would work best for the shoot, she was willing to go the extra mile. Big Plus: it was all very reasonably priced. The other shoots I did there were for events: an engagement party, a maternity party, a 40th birthday party... Each time the staff was very helpful, and there's enough space to set up not only a photo set for posed photos, but also tables for dinner, and a floor for dancing. There's also a nice little outdoor area off to the side. All in all, it's a great space not only for coworking, but also for events, photo shoots, and pretty much anything you can think of. Just ask, and I'm sure they will accommodate. Five enthusiastic stars! read more

Perfect size venue for a party or get together! Saskia made booking super easy and she was very communicative throughout the whole planning and setup process. Loved the onsite the refrigerator and bar area. The whole venue and bathrooms were super clean. No surprise fees after the booking was completed. read more

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Great, convenient work space. Reasonably priced, and the owners are responsive and maintain a great space to get work done.

I've been visiting Phoenix since 2018 and love it. I feel so grateful and lucky to have a great cowork space in Alameda. The ownership and staff are friendly, welcoming, and make great coffee drinks. I've also used this space for private events and it's also been wonderful in that capacity. Great space and great people! read more

I've been to a few events here as well as had an event hosted here and let me just say this; I rarely give 5 stars because I believe those should go to the businesses that go above and beyond, which is exactly what this place does. Such a sweet blend of privacy in the back and openness in the front. The decor is spot on so any pictures taken at your event will be amazing. The staff is the kindest, sweetest and most helpful I've met in a while. If you haven't been here before, check it out ASAP, you won't regret it. read more

Great space, friendly staff, good location. Flexible membership options. Glad to have them in the community!

It's a great venue for an event as my son and his fiancee held their baby shower there recently for about 60-70 people! The venue is beautiful with a counter to put the drinks, chairs and tables, and a smaller room which is open air and very comfortable. Bathrooms are clean and place is cozy. Parking didn't seem to be a problem on a Saturday as everyone was able to find parking. read more

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My family and I had my father's celebration of life ceremony at the Phoenix last week. We are extremely happy with how everything went. The Phoenix staff was super helpful with all of the planning. I worked closely with Ms. Saskia Winter, the founder. We exchanged many emails and she was always responsive and answering all of my questions, which helped a lot. I also visited the venue twice. The staff, (Julie, Artie, and Lakisha) on the day of the event was also super helpful. Things went smooth once the event started. The space was intimate which made it easy for people to connect and mingle. We had food set up and a few decorations. I'm happy we decided to use the Phoenix to remember and honor my father. I highly recommend hosting an event there. You will not be disappointed. read more

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I hosted my birthday party here and the staff was soooo helpful. I had some things go very differently on the day of and it was great to have such supportive staff on hand. From initial correspondence to working out the details they were very friendly and personable. Plus the space itself is already so cool and chic! read more

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Phoenix is an event space near downtown Alameda, that you can rent out for your special event. It has several larger rooms to use, and many smaller rooms that serve as artist spaces or small offices for more long term rental during the week. The event I came to was for about 50 people for a 40th birthday party on a Saturday night in summer. The first 2 main rooms were used, one for kiddie entertainment with a gated outdoor patio section, and the larger main room was for the adults and buffet food, There was a fortune teller in one of the rear rooms, too! The site manager/event coordinator Jessa was accommodating to everyone, and was actually on site for 4+ hours to make sure the party had everything they needed. The sight isn't a fancy modern place. It is an older glass store front and has a very relaxed vibe, and much of the furniture was odds and ends or eclectic antique type stuff. They were very flexible on arrangements and set up, keeping in mind your needs. If you ever run out of snacks or drinks for your party, there is a 7 Eleven practically next door. And if you spill and make a mess onto your clothing, their is a coin laundry next door, too! Lol! read more

Holy cow, this place is life changing! Like a lot of folks, I've been WFH since covid. Had a baby during covid and just got used to life hunkered down at home. I realized how much businesses have opened up recently and it hit me how much I needed to get out of the house. After trying to work out of local coffee shops and libraries, the unreliable internet and loud surroundings started to get frustrating. On a whim, I looked up nearby coworking spaces and stumbled upon this Alameda gem. Benjamin answered my phone call and invited me in the same day for tour, and voilà, easy peasy, I was set up in 15 minutes. The space is cozy, clean, and inviting. My productivity level and quality of life has drastically improved. There is plenty of private and open space; there's an app where you can easily get into the building and reserve conference rooms or phone booths. They also serve fruit, homemade baked goods, and the coffee hits the spot. I also like that rates are prorated by month and can be cancelled at any time. I've been look forward to getting up in the morning and starting my work day. Thank you Phoenix! read more

Came here for a friend's baby shower. It's by Jim's Coffee Shop and across from the Alameda Library (if you're familiar with the area). Parked at a meter in front and it was Sunday so it was free. Nice space that fits probably about 50-60 people. Noticed the maximum capacity sign inside says 49 but there's a small outdoors area too with a bullseye and darts! There are some couches, paintings and tables inside the space. Clean unisex restroom with a kind of warped mirror that makes you look wide and short lol. My only complaint is that there was no AC so it was super hot and uncomfortable. read more

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Joining Phoenix co-working space is one of the best investments I've made for my business this year! Like most in 2020, I had the luxury of working from home but, also like most, it got old real quick! Having a dedicated workspace to go to and get some real work done has been a game-changer. The space itself is quiet, clean, and very conducive for getting sh%* done! Benjamine and his wife (the owners) are super sweet and helpful, and they make the best cappuccino on the Island! I highly recommend Phoenix for your workspace needs! read more

Where do I begin?!?!?!? I cannot truly express how much I loved this venue! The pictures in no way give it any justice. The Phoenix is absolutely gorgeous! Everything from the flooring, art, small trinkets placed around to the wooden tables, lighting, windows and so on, this place is simply beautiful and classy. It truly hits all the marks and requires little to no additional decor. Now, the staff! The staff...they simply are world class! Responsive, beyond friendly, genuine and eager to help, solution based, smooth, just amazing people who made me feel as if the Phoenix was home! I've never met such wonderful people and I cannot wait to use this space again, because I absolutely will! If you're looking for where to throw an event, from a large party to an intimate dinner, this is the spot. Don't hesitate, just book it. I promise you, you will not regret it! Thank you so much Phoenix staff for an amazingly easy process and a beautiful experience! read more

The Phoenix team was fantastic to work with to plan and host my 50th birthday party! From the moment I walked in the door and met owner Saskia, I felt like she "got" my concept and had great ideas for making it a special evening! I loved that they have a guest portal where all of our communications were tracked and payments were made. My party was a disco theme, so rented their huge disco ball, and brought in pink and purple uplighting to make it a dance party vibe. We also rented the adjacent gallery space which was perfect for the balloon wall and an area for teens to chill away from the dance floor. Saskia suggested renting their photo booth package, and my guests had an awesome time taking the little modern polaroid pics! Their party host, Artie, was awesome and made sure the event ran smoothly! Their recommended bartender was also reliable, amazing with the guests and did a great job. Can't recommend this great, versatile space enough! read more

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One of my good friends rented out this space for his birthday, the venue has a workplace feel to it, small offices in the back, in the front Large welcoming area, bar type area, and tvs set up throughout the building, on the right hand side there is a gated area which was used as a kids area, for coloring, painting, blowing bubbles, pretty much anything that would keep a baby to 12 year old busy, they did also allow you to access their wifi which was a plus if some kids just want to play games or watch there favorite tv show on there ipad or mobile device The venue is bright inside, well ventilated, high ceilings, hard wood floors, set up was neat, bathrooms were clean, all around good place to host a small get together or maybe your closest 40 friends with all their kids. Definitely recommend this place for parties, parking in the area is difficult if you show up late to your party but other then that again the venue is great, staff was nice, all around good experience price ?? service **** ambiance ***** read more

An amazing place to work, collaborate, share, and network. The space itself is one of kind. As you step in from the busy street outside, you're instantly surrounded by an airy, warm, spacious, and artful space. Personally, I love the feel of woods and earth elements mixed in with abstract and colorful works of art. The space offers various 'stations' to work. The main front area offering a quiet 'library' style vibe. Each day there is amazing Max's coffee offered on drip or your espresso drink of choice. Two days of the week there are freshly baked goods to enjoy with your amazing brewed coffee. Heaven. Within the space is closed off conference room area, and two operate 'phone booths'. All spaces offer all your computer hardware needs. Behind the main room is a large offering of communal, sectioned off, office spaces. There are also areas to come together, and also nap. There is SPACE, people. All beautifully designed. Especially the the Writer's Room. No to the folks who manage the space: the most amazing people!! Not that one would expect much else from such an amazing and gorgeous space! Emily is by far the most kind, helpful, and friendly person I've met within the customer service industry. Admittedly, she's now a personal friend that I love to bounce ideas off of, brainstorm, and feel excited about sharing experiences together. The owners and Ben and Saskia Winter - also amazing people and the biggest over achievers I know. Very cool people - local to Alameda - and interested in meeting and working with anyone. This space also offers workshops, concerts, First Friday/Poetry events and private bookings. Highly recommended. Personally searching for ways to go back as often as I can. Energy is solid and positive here. read more

I love Phoenix. Amazing staff, great prices, awesome location. The space is very cute and well-kept.

Of all the co-working spaces I've tried, this one is the holy grail. Here's why: The main workspace is quiet work (library) conditions = productivity Ample phone booths for private calls = convenience Low-cost conference room to rent = professional Complimentary coffee with membership = essential Mailbox service = secure packages Monthly mixers/family lunches = networking Also: Affordable monthly plans Cool staff/Friendly vibe Great decor Clean bathrooms Complimentary lockers Saint Butter bakery pastries (delivered twice a week - delicious!) Easy neighborhood car parking Onsite bicycle parking What more do you want? Everything you hate about WeWork - they fixed at the Pheonix. read more

Four months ago I joined PHOENIX, a local co-working provider that had recently opened up in my hometown of Alameda, CA. I joined for free late last year, and tried it out with my colleague Marissa. Usually on Fridays we work from home. But both of us prefer to be somewhere with a bit of productive conversation happening around us, so sometimes we go to cafes separately, sometimes we go together, and sometimes she comes over to my house. We had an interesting experience at PHOENIX that first time. They had just opened and were working out some service design kinks. They were clearly trying to keep sound to a minimum, so they whispered a million first-time user instructions to us. I wish I'd been able to read it all online -- or at least talk to them more on the phone about it ahead of time, because it was really awkward for me & Marissa to have to listen to so much whispering when we had such a limited time to spend working together. Today was much better. I bought the hour online in advance, came by myself, already had an account to check in to... and while some host-instruction-whispering did happen, I got a free glass of wine out of it! Friday 4-5pm happy hour for the win. My first visit with Marissa was free to try out the conversational space for 90 min. It wasn't the greatest that time of year: drafty, not the most comfy, we couldn't speak at normal volume, and yeah, that whole whispered / too-long sign up process was annoying. And so, I had low expectations for today's visit. But after my hour-long co-working sojourn at a communal table, with a quietly typing stranger sitting kitty-corner to me, that cost $5, I was very pleasantly surprised. Productive and chill. And did I mention the free glass of white wine? Here's why it's better than a coffee shop: - they have happy hour - people are nice and quiet - there's no espresso machine with the dreaded milk steamer constantly screeching in the background - the tables are nice knotty pine, the chairs swivel and have high backs there are power strips adhered to the undersides of tables, placed every 4 feet or so Yay PHOENIX! read more

Phoenix is a fabulous coworking spot in Alameda and it is an awesome addition to our community. Perks include fast internet, lovely interior, coffee, tea, snacks and today there was a free homemade chili lunch. Private phone booths, conference rooms, personable staff and cool vibe make the workday productive and enjoyable. Very well done! read more

This place is fantastic. I recently was visiting from out of town and had to be in the Oakland area and needed a workspace for a full day. The Phoenix was perfect. It's a charming place that feels warm and comfortable yet fresh & contemporary. They have indoor work areas and a nice outdoor workspace. I had several zoom calls and their telephone booth was just what I needed. The staff are VERY friendly and VERY helpful. The owner Benjamin is very thoughtful. There is a great local market within 2 blocks that has excellent food options. The next time I need a place to work in the Oakland area (the Phoenix is in Alameda but right next to Oakland and close to Oakland airport) I will be back! read more

Great location great atmosphere really enjoyed myself. Would love to rent this place out for any occasion just enough room for something intimate and beautiful. read more

I needed a change of scenery from the library so I came over to Phoenix to get some work done. The space is quite nice and the woman manning the front desk was extremely thorough in her tour. There is a mix of different types of workspace depending on the level of noise you prefer. I spent most of the time in the main workspace which serves as more of a library, and I found everyone there was super respectful of the area in maintaining the minimal noise level. There are a lot of amenities that definitely add a nice touch to the space: coffee with an option for fancier espresso drinks (they have almond milk ftw!), as well as snacks such as nuts, fruit, and tea. Phoenix is conveniently located near Park St, and everything was easy and convenient which made working here all the more smooth and seamless! read more

An calm, clean oasis where I can work in peace (unlike working from home with my lively family and messy house). The space is decorated with care and the friendly staff will even make you a latte. read more

Patronize this establishment! My internet went down and I last-minute needed a place to work remotely. Even though the owners were in the middle of an emergency themselves they were very kind and and accommodating and not only got me up and running quickly, but were very attentive and flexible with my needs as I was struggling a bit being displaced from my home office. That sort of kindness matters so much these days! The space itself is great, lots of art from local artists, tea and coffee, colorful creative vibe and very clean. Will definitely be returning! read more

I haven't yet had a chance to take advantage of the offerings at Phoenix, but after seeing what they've done with the space since taking over Redux Gallery, I'm going to try to find a reason to work from home more often! Our daughter has been attending art classes with one of the resident artists in the back so we're thrilled that the creativity and fun times will continue with Ms. Y - thanks to the owners of Phoenix. The space is warm and inviting - love all the natural light, and if my encounter with Ben at the counter is any indication, the vibe should be chill. Cheers to blending Alameda's local art with a much needed resource! read more

My wife and I came to see Jeffrey Martin playing here last night. What a great place. It felt warm and inviting. The staff was really sweet. Clean bathrooms! The sound was great. We will definitely come back for another show. read more

This place is a warm, inviting, one of a kind. The staff is inviting and helpful. A true gem and beautiful place to work and meet.

Found this place last second as I needed privacy and a strong internet connection. Great place, location, and staff! Yaya, you're awesome, thanks for setting me up with the conference room and latte! read more

We had our sons birthday party at Phoenix last weekend. I cannot say enough about how PERFECT it was. The staff especially was so helpful AND they even gave us great ideas and helped me decorate. It was perfect! Such gracious, hardworking people helping us celebrate!! Will totally return. Thank you Saskia... read more