If you’re part of the growing number of remote workers in the Richmond area, you might get tired of the home office setup.
Find a fresh locale for your work day with our recommendations — plus an interactive map to find out what’s most convenient for you.
☕️ Coffee shops
Richmond has plenty of local coffee shops
— but here are our picks for shops that have free Wi-Fi, plenty of seating, and an ideal atmosphere.
- Blanchard’s Broad Street (3121 W. Broad St.) and Forest Hill (4930 Forest Hill Ave.)
- Stir Crazy , 4015 MacArthur Ave.
- Afterglow , 1719 Summit Ave.
- Capital One Café , 2933 W. Cary St.
📚 Libraries
Most public libraries have several areas and a good atmosphere to get some work done.
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Any public library probably will be suitable for a setup — not to mention other available resources
— but here are our standouts.
- Richmond Public Library North Avenue Branch (2901 North Ave.), West End Branch (5420 Patterson Ave.) and Westover Hills Branch (1408 Westover Hills Blvd.)
- Henrico County Public Library Fairfield Branch (1401 N. Laburnum Ave.) and Libbie Mill Branch (2100 Lake E. St.)
- VCU Cabell Library , 901 Park Ave. | Note: A VCU ID is required after 10 p.m.
💻 Coworking spaces
If you’re willing to purchase a membership, Richmond has several coworking spaces with amenities like coffee, printing, conference rooms, and booths for virtual meetings.
- Common House Richmond , 303 W. Broad St.
- Gather , multiple locations
- Carytown Coworking , 3429 W. Cary St.
- Venture X Richmond , 1806 Summit Ave., Ste. 300
- Lavender Hill , 1705 Commonwealth Ave.
🖼 Miscellaneous
Get lunch or a cup of coffee at the cafe or work outside in the sculpture garden at the VMFA.
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Working from a museum or grocery store means you can walk the galleries or grab that night’s dinner after your work day.
- VMFA Best Cafe, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
- VMHC Museum Cafe, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
- The Branch Museum Reading Room, 2501 Monument Ave.
- Can Can Café at the Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St.
- Whole Foods , 2024 W. Broad St.
- Wegmans , 12200 Wegmans Blvd.
What remote work spaces did we miss? Let us in on your go-to spot .