The Perch

I've spent nearly 2 years at the Perch, and it has been one of the best things that happened to me in my nearly 30 years of being alive.... the amount of talent, passion and enthusiasm that fills this place, is just amazing! I've worked at various offices across the US and the UK and this was the best office, with the best management and the best co-workers. At the time the job I had did not require me to be physically present at my desk, but I would drive 40miles one way just to be amongst some of the most inspiring and smart people aka other Perch peeps I've ever encountered! Tracy and Bob make everyone feel so welcome... They are amazing! During my 2 years there I have not met one other member that I didn't like... Everyone is super intelligent, friendly, and most importantly, helpful.. I've gotten advice on so many things that helped me in both professional and personal life. For a person not from Columbus, everyone was super helpful in connecting me with people so I could grow my network, and I know I wouldn't get the same help at other co-working spaces. We had monthly happy hours at local restaurants and bars, the fridge is always stocked with beer and the coffee is amazing and local!. I highly, highly recommend The Perch. If I ever find myself back in Columbus, I will definitely become a member again. I miss that place every day!

I've been here for about 1.5 years, and it's been a great escape from the home office. Very cool layout, friendly faces at every desk, and all the office amenities one would need. If you're looking for co-working spaces in Columbus, check this out!

This is a long review, because I love this place. If you've got somewhere to be, skip to the end. Obviously, there are amenities like a nice conference room, really fast wifi, storage for your stuff, and a big 'ol fridge with an ice and water dispenser like when we were kids. 24/7 access like a boss and super fun office supplies, like all the post-its you can handle and an assortment of pre-owned pens, and a paper cutter just in case. Parking isn't grrrreat...but it's not as bad as it could be in the Short North. Maybe once or twice a week you will need to park at a meter, depending on what time you start work. Not close to a deal breaker for me. Basically, it's got any creature comfort, and then some, that you could ask for in an office space. But just as importantly, it's a place that the owners are always working on improving. It's behind the scenes, so it's not sexy or ostensibly marketable, but believe me, it makes a difference if you're going to spend a couple thousand hours in a place. Bob and Nils ask for feedback, and if it's in their power to fix what's buggin you, they will. It's a tiny thing, but here's part of an email they sent a couple weeks ago: "Next time you're in the kitchen you will find a commercial-grade grinder to compliment the drip coffee service. The grinder is pre-measured to dispense exactly the quantity needed to make a whole pot...No more scooping, less mess, faster brewing. That's the focus of this upgrade." You'll also likely find people to fit in somehow with your business or you into theirs. In the two and half years I was at the Perch, I either hired or did paying work for seven different people or business working directly under that roof. Probably twice that if you go one degree of separation. I imagine that most businesses there would report similarly. TL;DR -all the amenities and then some -better-than-adequate parking -owners who want to keep making The Perch better than the day before -good people to get work from and give work to An easy five stars.

This is by far the best shared workspace in Columbus, and it's in the heart of the Short North! It is filled with creative and talented people, and it is great for collaboration. Highly recommend.

Place no longer in business. Needs updating on Google.

Great place to work. Parking is sometimes a challenge. Still given everything, it is just a wonderful place.

Fantastic shared office pace in the heart of Columbus. It's great being surrounded by such talented people every day!

Nice little hidden place located in the mix of it all. However, parking is hell.

Great coworking space here in Columbus—very productive environment.

A cool space with a bunch of fun creatives...what more can you ask