What we don’t charge you for – unlike some people…
2 hours ago
October 2nd, 2025
Imagine This…
You book a hot desk at one of those“other” coworking spaces. Sounds fine, right? But then…
You roll up and realize the“convenient” parking is actually a 25-minute trek away—or costs you enough to make you consider selling a kidney on the black market. You finally get inside, only to discover that to grab a cup of coffee you need a key card, a secret handshake, or perhaps a small bribe. Want to print something? That’ll cost extra. Oh, and if you were hoping to sit down and have lunch without taking out a second mortgage, think again.
The chair is fine, the desk is fine, the WiFi mostly works… but every little thing you need comes with a price tag, a rule, or a small side quest. By the end of the day, you’re exhausted, frustrated, and wondering why“flexible workspace” suddenly feels like a part-time job in bureaucracy.
Enter The Workshop
Now, picture a different reality…
You stroll(or skate, or sashay) into a bright, buzzing space.
You take a seat at a desk — yes, a real desk with an external monitor waiting for you.
Make yourself a hot cuppa tea or a barista quality coffee(don’t worry, we will show you the ropes on our epic machine).
Snack on fruit, join in for morning teas, or even score a free lunch — yes, really.
Print, scan, or copy without hitting a paywall.
Park onsite or nearby without budgeting half your paycheck.
Actually feel welcome, not like an intruder in a members-only club.
If that sounds like a dream, you haven’t yet visited The Workshop — or maybe you have, and that’s why you’re reading this. No key cards, no extra charges, no sneaky fees. Just hotdesking the way it should be – easy.
The Workshop vs That Place (You Know the One)
So here’s the break down, as we like to keep things moving around here!
Feature
The Workshop
“Other Coworking Space”
Coffee & tea
Free, bottomless, top shelf, plus specialty milks
Possibly free first cup, then pay or “upgrade”
Printing & copying
Included
Pay per page or limited credits
Meeting rooms / Zoom pods
Included
Extra hourly charge or limited allotment
Parking
Free parking at Avondale & Onsite bookable + free options at Ponsonby
Metered, pay lots, limited supply
Food / snacks
Fresh fruit, weekly morning teas, monthly lunches included
Kitchen maybe, but you pay for everything
Hidden fees
None
How much time you got?
Community / wellbeing
Community events, Friday arvo drinks, and other cool stuff
Possibly occasional, but often minimal
So Why The Hell Should You Care?
It’s tempting to dismiss“free coffee and fruit” as fluff. But here’s why these perks actually make a real difference…
Less friction, more work. Each little“Do I pay for that?” decision is a drag. When everything is included, your focus stays on work, not the fees.
Cost certainty. You know your“workspace spend” and it doesn’t explode mid-month because you printed 50 pages.
Better morale & energy. Having snacks, fresh caffeine, community lunch moments — these small comforts make the day feel nicer.
Community & connection. Shared lunches or morning teas become opportunities to chat, learn, spark collaborations.
Less admin headache. No chasing kitchen swipes or reimbursements for“coffee purchases” — we handle the logistics so you don’t have to.
The Bottom Line Is
At The Workshop, we believe your workspace should feel generous, not stingy. We bake in the perks, cut the nonsense, and try to create a place with everything you need to actually enjoy working from it.
So here’s the pitch: You could go somewhere that treats coffee like a premium accessory. Or you could come to The Workshop and sip that espresso like royalty, without a surprise invoice landing in your inbox. It’s such a tough choice, I know – but I’m sure you’ll make the right one 😉.
