Link Coworking

Been at Link for 3+ years now. I’m more productive with my time here than anywhere else. Invigorating inspirational co-​workers from all walks of life, well-​run professional workspace. I’ve hired other Linksters to great effect, kicked off several projects and fueled ideation on others. Liz runs a tight ship and is always friendly, welcoming and introducing new connections — networking is in her DNA.
Other perks: Excellent location. Great variety of lunch and dinner places right around the corner. Plentiful parking. Excellent free coffee and snacks. Quality networking, good conversations. Meeting rooms. Cubbies. Ergonomical furniture. Plenty of natural light. Varied seating options. Solid broadband.
Bottom line: More than just a work space. No-​brainer decision if you’re a business or tech pro who’s currently working from home, out of a coffee shop or in an uninspiring or overpriced solo or shared office situation. Worth a visit — you’ll know right away if it’s for you or not. I did.

Once, I ate a really moist piece of chicken and I scurried off to review the restaurant the very same day. What can I say, the chicken was moist! Same thing when a plumber fixed my toilet without any bum crack showing.
So I was amazed when I realized I have been working from this place every single day for over a year now and hadn’t stopped to review it. Let’s make this wrong a right, no?
The best way for me to summarize Link is it’s a place for grownups to come to work every day. By grown up, I mean in mentality, not age — the people here are serious, kind, hardworking, compassionate, creative, and welcoming business owners that all thrive on productivity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of order. Before settling on Link, I toured a few other co-​working joints in town and have come to the conclusion that co-​working spaces fall into a variety of categories:
1.) Places where you can probably also buy weed, in addition to co-​work. Nothing wrong with that if it’s your thing. Just not mine.
2.) Places that are downtown and beautiful and fancy, but involve death by commuting, and also paying for a parking contract.
3.) Small houses on the east side, also really cool and inviting. I just don’t have a fixed gear bike and enough kale chips in my pockets to feel at home. Still love you, my patchouli-​loving gang of hippie coworkers.
Liz and team run a tight ship, by which I mean she keeps the place clean, well maintained, welcoming, and professional — with just the right amount of casual fun. I read the one-​star review where someone complained about rules, and I can honestly say that the entire Link community does expect our co-​working coworkers to be able to handle a basic set of rules — and help keep the place profitable and sustainable by paying extremely reasonable fees for using the really nice resources put in place for us. Also, no food stealers, please. If you are looking for a place to steal sandwiches, you won’t thrive here.
A quick (and unofficial) test for if you will love Link, by me:
Do you microwave fish every day for lunch? (Yes or No?)
If you answered No, you will automatically love Link. No fish microwaving allowed.
Link is made even better by tons of great places to eat within walking distance, a great coffee shop practically next door, a vibrant community of awesome professionals, and the Alamo freaking Drafthouse just steps away (just in case you sign a big deal and need to celebrate with a pint and a daytime monster invasion B-​movie).
Join the Link crew, you won’t regret it. Unless you steal sandwiches. Then you will regret it big time.

I’ve been to other coworking spaces in Austin, this is by far the most uninviting place I’ve been. Management is not friendly at all and you need to pay for meeting rooms, even when the place is dead. I’ll be sticking with Capital Factory where management is approachable and they don’t monitor the kitchen to make sure guests don’t eat anything.

It’s not easy to pull off a space that’s both organic & comfortable AND totally modern & professional. The space at Link is a pleasure to work in and the community is incredibly supportive and fun. I’ve found lots of work just by being here, and hired fellow Linksters for various projects. The place is also across the parking lot from my kid’s school and within walking distance to anything you’d need for lunch or to run errands. Like many working parents, it’s a neat trick to balance your life, and my situation here helps immensely.

Initially, working from home sounds really liberating and convenient… until it’s not. After working from home for the last 12 years, I hit the wall. Link was an oasis in the desert. Really. Instead of feeling either isolated from the rest of the world or a homeless person with a laptop bouncing from coffee shop to coffee shop, I now have a real place to work.
Link is clean, convenient, and well stocked with bright, smart people doing really interesting things. Come in, power up, sit where you want, and get stuff done. Parking is plentiful, restaurants (10) are walking distance away, and the coffee is free.
If you’ve had enough of your cat sitting on your keyboard, noisy coffee shops, and working in your pj’s all day, you need to Link. I highly and completely recommend Link.

I am a consultant and an entrepreneur and had been working out of my home office for 5 years. I came to Link Coworking because I wanted to test having a workplace outside the home and to discover the value of being in a shared space with other professionals in Austin. What I found was a inviting space, in an accessible area, and filled with fantastic friends you haven’t met yet. Liz Elam, the founder, is wonderful and works hard to create an attractive community and she strives to connect her members with shared passions. Members really feel like they are part of something. I highly recommend Link Coworking and am excited to hear they have expanded. They are the best Coworking space in Austin. Don’t beleive me, come check it out.

I can’t say enough about Link. Whenever someone mentions looking for a place to work other than their home or neighborhood coffee shop, I always recommend Link. The space is comfy and great for working, the people are welcoming and friendly (but know when to leave you alone when you are getting stuff done!) and the coffee is fresh and delicious. But mainly it’s just fun; it’s a fun place to work! There are cool speakers and events, there is a squirrel mascot that lives outside, and once there was interpretive dance. I highly recommend this co-​working space to anyone that is looking!

Working at home alone is isolating and depressing! Working at a coffee shop is loud, annoying, expensive and… kind of rude.
Working at Link has helped me feel like a real professional again. I’ve made business connections that helped my business grow so the membership paid for itself.
Free coffee and snacks all day long, plus so many restaurants and other services nearby you don’t have to get in your car until it’s time to go home. The other members are a fun and friendly bunch. Sometimes we have silly contests and have formed many friendships.

If you feel awkward working in a coffee shop all the time… Link is the place to land.

I am an IT consultant who works from home from time to time. After doing that for quite a while, I learned about the world of coworking. I tried out a few places in Austin, but Link really impressed me.
Link has great furniture (ergonomic and comfortable), great workspaces, a good open-​office feel, and a great group of people to network with. With a section of the office for more heads-​down work, a slightly more social area, full time snacks and coffee, and private break-​out rooms, I found everything I wanted in this great workspace. The frequent events, conferences, seminars are great as well.
I’m done working from home and not socializing at all. At Link I can get lots of work done, network and socialize, and keep my mental health up!

Link Coworking is one of the best spaces I’ve seen to work in Austin. The space is open and inviting. There are open spaces, private small-​group spaces, and even a conference room. Liz has done a great job with the decorating, too. Modern, clean and professional. I’ve taken clients there for meetings, and they were impressed (one of them is considering membership for his next trip to Austin). If you are looking for a good work environment, and are tired of all the noisy Starbucks, check out Link. They even have great (free) coffee!