Oakstop

A while back, we coordinated with Simon here at Oakstop to reserve space for our table read. The place was absolutely gorgeous, quiet, clean, and more importantly secure. The cast & crew enjoyed the area so that we could rehearse scenes from Ghosted, which is now available on sites like Tubi (https://link.tubi.tv/evpZji8i5Mb). I would definitely book with Oakstop again for our next production. This is an amenity that should not disappear from the community.

I went to Oakstop for CPR and First Aid training through the American Red Cross. The class and teacher were great (I'm certified now!), but the spot was a mess.The security at the front didn't know how to get to the room I wanted to get into, and the other staff I ran into just stared at me without answering when I asked where things were located. The room we were in was really tiny and run down too, with thin walls that caught the noise from across the hall. Bathrooms could use some work as well.It's also in a rough area too - there's a reason for said security here.

I've never directly rented from OakStop so I can't comment on the pricing. I've participated in events in the different rooms and OakStop and I consider it a convenient space for hosting events. The rooms are large, clean and in a good location close to BART and some AC Transit lines. I know some some small business owners and nonprofits who use their space regularly, I'd recommend it to those who don't want to rent and/or maintain their own office space.

I like this place! It's casual yet very professional with a big dose of community on top. My tour and follow up work day were flawless experiences.It's not a "quiet" place to work but if I put my noise cancelling headphones on it's all good. The one issue I had with with the "ear bud phone talkers". You know, people that haven't figured out how to remove one earpiece so you don't yell at the top of tour lungs while on the phone. I had my headphones on blast and could still hear every word the woman across the room was saying in her conference call. Several of us just looked at each other expecting a staff member to handle it but... meh...Other than that small issue I love this joint and will def be renting a monthly work area.

Had a work meeting here today. The space is modern and vibrant. The art is bright and dynamic. I love it. My only regret is not taking more pictures. Not sure if the art is for sale, but I would purchase. Also, the staff is very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend for work or other event.

I really enjoyed organizing an utilizing this space and the people who work here. It was very pleasant, helpful, and organized. We did several walk through and they were very accommodating with our needs. I would definite rent the space again!

I worked with Oakstop to host my agency's all staff retreat. We booked the Telegraph gallery suite. Planning the last week got a little chaotic, causing me to have to call their staff sometimes multiple times a day leading up to the event with questions and last minute changes and requests. I was pleased with how helpful and patient their staff was each time I called. I decided to do a site visit two days before the event which turned out to be really helpful. The staff person who helped me out was just as patient and supportive as the others who assisted me on the phone. The space is awesome and very unique. It blends the artist performance space and tech startup culture with Oakland's edginess and beauty. You get the professionalism and capacity to get high level work done but without the pretentiousness and sterileness of a traditional tech work setting. Cost was also pretty reasonable and probably much cheaper than comparable spaces.Our work event went as smoothly and perfectly as could be imagined. Only minor drawbacks to the space were a lack of good air circulation on the second floor and the minor inconvenience of having all 60 of us having to be buzzed in. It would also be great if they could invest in a bigger refrigerator since so many of the members use it to store their lunch and it's nice to have space to chill drinks for events. All in all I had a great experience here and wouldn't hesitate to come back and rent the space for a future event.

I work here a day a week or so and it's the perfect place to break up the schedule. People who work from home know how distracting it can be sometimes to work where you sleep. They have various membership tiers that are extremely affordable. In fact I'm pretty sure they have easily the cheapest drop in rates of any coworking place in the bat area, like $15. I don't have a membership that provides a dedicated desk but I've never had a problem finding a spot to sit. The place is perfectly located surrounded by a bunch of great food/drink options and it's a block away from the free bike valet.

HORIBBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE customer service, don't return phone calls. NON communicative. Glad their time is more precious than mine. Still waiting for a refund that is owed to be for over 60 days. BAD BUSINESS OVERALL

Friendly staffs. They are great and helpful! I love coming by here and there for my mailbox service I use with them.