Switchyards Cabbagetown

Great sunny and trendy place to work in the afternoons. Excellent music selection. Can get crowded during the afternoons, but when you can find a spot -- nowhere better. They also address customer service requests WICKED fast. 5 stars

This is the 3rd Switchyards location I’ve visited in Atlanta and it’s pretty different than the other 2 (Downtown & Adair Park). Pros: 1) the front has a coffee shop vibe - people are talking, there’s music playing, etc., but the back is the “quiet zone” and is actually a real quiet zone unlike the other locations. It has a library vibe and is really nice to have if you genuinely need somewhere quiet to work. The other locations’ “quiet zones” are just integrated into the regular areas so it can be loud everywhere. 2) outside area to get some sun while you work. Cons: very busy so not a lot of parking available. Depending on the time of day, you might need to find a spot within walking distance. Overall, I’d come back here to have access to the quiet area when I need it since other locations can have loud music or people on calls in the main area.

This place has been a game changer for us. We bounce around between Old Fourth Ward, Cabbagetown, and Decatur because of proximity but we have worked at almost all locations at one point or another. 24/7 access to all clubs have given us small hubs all over the city. Before this we were working at home or at coffee shops but Switchyards has been a God send. I wish they were in every major U.S. city. The spaces are inspiring, practical, and the coffee is great. Switchyards must be protected at all cost!

This location is usually pretty busy, if you want to go to a lower key one, downtown actually has less people day to day. Music is REALY loud so maybe chill in library zone. Wifi has had its phases but I think at this point they have addressed those concerns and haven’t had issues recently. Over vibe I nice and friendly not corporate and stupid.

Recently became a member, and loving the space so far. As a creative now indefinitely working remotely, Switchyards has that perfect coffee house feel I have been missing. Speaking of coffee, the coffee is great and bonus, you don’t have to search for that table near an outlet! Definitely recommend.

My two complaints are 1- the music is so loud you can hear it even with noise canceling headphones and also in the “soundproof” phone booths. So if that bothers you you’re kinda stuck in the quiet focus room and you can’t make use of the phone booths. I emailed them about it, especially considering I’m not the only one with this complaint, and they said they had no plans to change the the volume level and if I didn’t like it then maybe this wasn’t the right place for me. Cool. I guess they were right because I went to another coworking place after that. 2- There are zero options for chairs that don’t kill your back. The chairs that have tables are all just standard wooden or plastic chairs that can’t be raised and the desks are high so it hurts my back and shoulders to sit for a full work day. No ergonomic, so if you plan to work there for more than just a few hours here and there it’s really not the best.

I love the location and cleanliness plus ample space! I just wish the music wasn't so darn loud. It's still very loud when using high quality noise canceling headphones! So took off a star for that.

Very solid place. Ample seating. Get here early enough. By the late afternoon the internet quality falls down dramatically. The 5 phone booths are perpetually scheduled so get those in a few days in advance. The one thing that really bugs me about this place is how loud the music is. It breaks through noise cancelling headphones unless you turn up the volume quite high. The internet also stops working well around 11am. Edit: I cannot emphasize enough how loud and intrusive the music is here. Particularly when compared to the other locations.

The perfect place to get work done while in the city. Free coffee and water. Phone booths to do calls. Membership required

Switchyards opened up the Cabbagetown location rather recently, and I decided to join one of friends that's a member of Switchyards to see what it was all about. I've got to say that the atmosphere, look and feel of the space was extremely warm and welcoming. It reminded me much more of a speakeasy meets workspace, which for those working from home or in between jobs (like myself) is extremely appealing. I also appreciated that there was a heads down space for those who wanted to be in a quieter setting. As you can see from the photos, there is plenty of plants, seating, outlets, and more. There is even a nice coffee/ tea bar where members can enjoy free coffee, cold brew, as well as a special drink called Clubkeep cold brew concoction. I tried this drink and it's an enjoyable mix of cold brew and what tasted like a hint of orange. Switchyards continues to do things right here in Cabbagetown and stays true to their brand exemplifying one of their mottos 'Made with Soul in Atlanta.'

The price is fabulous, the coffee is fine, and the atmosphere is comfortable. It's difficult to find a good seat sometimes. There's often a line for the bathrooms, and parking on the street is cumbersome. So it's worth the price, but you're ready to move on after a few months. Their cancellation policies are opaque and aggravating, be warned.