Free Coworking Spaces San Francisco
Places To Work Remotely San Francisco For Free, Free Public Work Spaces San Francisco, Free Coworking Spaces In San Francisco (Downtown, Union Square, FiDi)
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Expensify Free Coworking Space (CLOSED)
This was a legendary coworking space. In the early days, you could get free espresso drinks, free drinks (cocktails, wine & beer) and for the early adopters, free lunch as well on certain days.
Over time, the freebies were rolled back including free snacks and later on account registration but that the downfall quickly escalated when a blogger/journalist tweeted about this and it ruined it for everyone.
I am not saying it would still be around if it were not for that guy but there is a reason why awesome places are gate kept so people can enjoy them without fear of being discovered and ruined by the masses.
https://use.expensify.com/blog/the-secret-experiment-behind-the-expensify-lounge
San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
https://sfpl.org/locations/main-library
The main library is amazing and centrally located near BART, MUNI. It has many nooks and features outlets & wifi. You can also reserve rooms here for free!
Monday 9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8 PM
Friday 12–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 12–6 PM
Salesforce Park
Salesforce Park is great to work from on warm days it even features free wifi and free classes on select days.
https://www.tjpa.org/salesforce-transit-center/activities
Southeast Community Center, Indian Basin
This space has seating indoors and outdoors and has incredible views on clear days. This is one of the newer spaces in the city and has relatively easy parking nearby.
Open 7-7, M-F.
Reviews, photos here.
Upstairs Westfield Mall
I am not sure what the setup is like there but at one point it featured tables, a piano and a beautiful atrium for lighting. Don’t use the tables downstairs as those are mainly for diners but use discretion.
1-4 Embarcadero Center
There are lots of nooks in/around the Embarcadero Center including the land bridges (can get windy) and areas around the second floors (tables and chairs) good for working, eating or having a quick meeting.
Capital One Cafe Coworking Space
Capital One Cafe offers 3 floors of coworking spaces. Bottom features counches and some tables, main floor features communal tables and bar seating type arrangements facing the street and the mezzanine is filled with small tables.
There are a couple of private booths upstairs but reservation is required. This is a popular place that fills up asap, especially during conferences. Discount on Verve coffee for Capital One cardholders.
San Francisco Public Libraries
The main library gets a lot of attention but the other libraries are great for working from. There are usually very quiet, feature security, have strong wifi and easier to get to.
UCSF Library (Closed to public, re-opening August 2025?)
https://www.library.ucsf.edu/timeline-for-reopening-spaces-and-in-person-services/
Check back for updates but this was the best free space to work from but closed during COVID/construction.
de Young Museum Cafe
Limited hours and although free, it’s expected you do buy something there. See laptop etiquette above.
https://www.famsf.org/visit/de-young-cafe
SFMOMA 2nd Floor
Limited hours and although free, it’s expected you do buy something there if using the tables from the cafe there. See laptop etiquette above.
Pro-tip: monitor free days to access the open courtyard on the 3rd floor with more space.
https://www.sfmoma.org/free-days/
Spark Social, Mission Bay
Lots of tables all over the place.
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Free Coworking Space Sunset District - Sports Basement
You can rent rooms for free here and other locations as well. Wifi, outlets and more.
The Community Room at Sports Basement SF Stonestown
Square Footage: 2100 ft2 | Max Occupancy: 100
Mon-Fri | 11:30am-7:30pm Sat & Sun | 10:30am-6:30pm
The Treeline at Sports Basement SF Bryant St.
Square Footage: 1750 ft2 | Max Occupancy: 125
Mon-Fri | 11:30am-7:30 pm Sat & Sun | 10:30am-6:30pm
This list contains a range of paid coworking spaces and information regarding rates, day-passes, hot desks and more.
