Sandbox Suites

I write this review with the risk that more people will come work here, but it must be said: Aya and the crew that work here are the best.
They really make sure you have everything you need to be productive and the other folks who work here are super nice as well.
Desks are first come first serve, but you get a full work station and monitor if you need one. Coffee, tea, water and the occasional bagel breakfast, pizza lunch or happy hour = the best. All in a (mostly) quiet environment with conference rooms if you need it.
I’ve worked in several other coworking spaces, this one rocks.

I toured a bunch of co-​working spaces and of them, Sandbox Suites was the most comfortable and the most productive to work from. I’m really excited to be working from here.

When I moved to the other side of the city, I converted my membership to a virtual membership to continue to use it to receive business-​related mail and to keep open the option to rent conference rooms as needed. Once again, the staff are consistently helpful and strive to make it a productive relationship. The parking has gotten much worse in the neighborhood in the time I’ve been involved with Sandbox, but that’s obviously not something they can control — just a heads up.

I really like this place and the idea of co-​working. At my job I am allowed to work from home 2 – 3 days a week. I thought I would get out and try this then meet up with some friends in the area after lunch. They had good wifi, color and black and white printing, a cute little café with for purchase beverages, and more.
The only thing it lacked was workstations made for calling. I wish there were a ‘louder’ working area so that every time you take a phone call your not feeling guilty talking. Now some coworking places have phone booths, they are a neat idea for quick calls, but not what I would want. I like the idea of just having a loud and quiet section.

Not what I was looking for with regard to space or location, although the staff was very professional and attentive.

This space was very underwhelming. It’s in a seedy part of town. The space was smaller than advertised, but they managed to squeeze us all in. The projector wasn’t set up for us, they just hand you the machine. Wifi wouldn’t work, but was better once he reset the router for us, 20 minutes into our meeting.
Communication by the staff prior to the day of was non-​existant. I would have appreciated a heads up that the meeting room we booked is not at the address they told us it was. Instead, every member of the meeting had to go to the advertised address, only to be told that they need to walk to another building around the corner. This cause a lot of confusion, as there wasn’t always someone at the front desk to give them these instructions, so people were wandering around wondering where our room was.
Communication on the day of was also pretty poor. Every time I had a question I’d have to go down three floors, walk down the street to the front desk to ask the question, go back to the room and try again. I finally had to ask for the front desk clerks cell phone number.
In summary, I’d advise against using this space for formal meetings. I can’t speak to more casual meetings or using it as a work space.

After almost two years of being at Sandbox, I am unfortunately leaving my full-​time rental at the end of the month. After 25 years working in my industry, I am radically changing professions and I need space for a photography studio. Not Sandbox’s forte’.
I can’t measure how much Sandbox Suites has helped me both professionally and personally. Professionally, I have been able to focus and get a tremendous amount of work done. I’m usually the last one to leave the office. I have also made some great connections that will help me far into the future! I’ve also made friends at Sandbox that look to be «life-​longers» so I’m especially happy about that.
Everything I wrote in my previous review still holds true. A great and diverse crowd works here including the staff. They must be doing something right because they’ve opened TWO additional office locations since I started! Awesome!
I’ll be back occasionally when I need to hammer out paperwork and be among other professionals. I just can’t stay away!

We’re a team of 6 people working remotely during nights and weekends. Getting a long term office lease is not an option at this point. But in-​person working sessions have been 10 times more productive and fast than conference calls. So we looked around for flexible office space.
Sandbox Suites was just a treat to find and use. It’s cool, modern, easily accessible and very accommodating. We’ve enjoyed using the space and every time look forward to our meetings, and walking out to grab lunch or coffee nearby.
Thanks Sandbox for giving us a home and being great hosts!
Alex Marinov

I’ve never actually worked in Sandbox, but I’ve attended a few very useful monthly business workshops they organise and I absolutely love the space!
Conveniently located, Sandbox is designed with people in mind and has a ton of different choices from individual desks to cubicles, couches, and conference rooms — you can pick your favorite working style.

I know a review that’s too positive sounds inflated, but I have to say that Sandbox Suites was exactly what I was looking for.
Sandbox was an important part of growing my business. There are lots of reasons why, and they boil down to this: The owners are friendly, conscientious, and professional. They have a lot of integrity and accountability (this is huge for me). They constantly consider what their clients want and they set out to make it happen.
The summary of why I chose Sandbox:
— A live person greeting me, my team, and my clients at the door
— Multiple sizes of conference rooms
— Pay-​as-​you-​go options
— Different plans, depending on your needs
— Nicely laid out (not too crowded, but not cavernous)
— Printers, fax, copiers, solid Internet connection, coffee, vending, etc.
I was at Sandbox Suites for two and a half years when my business operated as a Sole Proprietorship. I had contractors working with me and had clients visiting. Now that my company has grown and we’ve hired a few full-​time employees, I’ve got a bigger office and no longer need Sandbox. That’s the only reason I left. Their services were excellent for what I was looking for. I highly recommend them.

I arrived early for an event to Sandbox Suites and utilized the space — Everyone’s very pleasant at Sandbox Suites. The workspaces and bathrooms are clean and well-​lit, and WiFi is dependable. What else does the modern web worker need?

I have been working at Sandbox Suites for the past eight months, and I’m *very* satisfied with every aspect of it. We have all the resources we need, and the staff are incredibly friendly, helpful, and responsive. The SOMA space is very comfortable and interactive, and Dominick, Roman, and Sasha do an amazing job keeping the place professional, social, and interesting (tea times, networking events, holiday parties are held regularly!). Great location, with a Martha’s Bros. just across the street for any lunch needs :). Thanks, Sandbox!

When my company Downsized and got rid of their downtown office I was left with a decision to make. Either pony up for office space myself or work from home. I hate working from home. It’s boring and I get distracted too easily. Luckily my buddy found Sandbox Suites on Craigslist and to tell you that it ‘s a good thing that he did.
I am actually in the annex which is kind of like the red-​headed step child in the Sandbox Suite family. I think out of all the spaces that Sandbox runs ours is the most forgotten. Management is really great though everyone is really nice and I enjoy being there.
Another really great thing was that they threw a small Xmas party which I thought was pretty darn cool as well. Yep in my humble opinion there isn’t a better space out there for the price.

Worked at Sandbox at their Berkeley location — functioned as «digital bedouin». Roman and Sasha are very helpful; and the place runs practically by the energy of the entrepreneurs — that’s how well it’s set up! A great deal — from coffee to setting up the conference rooms is taken care of for the entrepreneur. The rates are also very affordable for the new or returning entrepreneur (and may be tax-​deductible). A great option for those in the east bay.

Check out other locations:
This review is from a perspective of someone who attended several events at SS, but never had the chance to use their coworking facilities. This place rocks. If you’re looking for a coworking space in the downtown or mission areas, your first stop should be sandbox suites.
DISCLAIMER: i know Sasha and Roman
DISCLAIMER PART 2: Sasha and Roman are awesome.

I have co-​worked at other places, but when I found sandbox suites, I was sold.
I’ve been at Sandbox Suites for almost two months. I am very happy with this place.
It’s professional looking enough that you can invite your boss, CEO or top-​dollar client for a meeting.
There’s a receptionist to greet folks and answer questions at the door.
There’s coffee always a-​flowing.
And, there are community events /​lunches that make you feel very welcome and create more opportunites for networking.

My company used Sandbox for about a month while waiting to get into our permanent office space. The staff at Sandbox was extremely helpful, everything was plug and play, and it’s an inexpensive way to get office space in SF for whatever your needs.
It’s comprised of general co-​working space of drop in desks, private desks, as well as the annex, which is where we worked. The annex offers a bit more privacy for slightly longer term rental (1 month being the minimum) and our team was able to work in our own office space (locked door and all) with basically unlimited access to a conference room. The space is a bit far down Market (off Civic Center BART) so tends to be a little inconvenient if you have to be in the financial district often.
Wish we had found Sandbox sooner and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for shorter term space for a low price.

I’ve been going to Sandbox for over a year, and would highly recommend it. I’m a freelancer, and going to Sandbox once or twice a week is a perfect antidote to feeling cooped up at a home office. The coworkers there are a nice bunch of people, with diverse professions. And the Sasha and Roman, who run the place, are accommodating and always thinking of new ways to improve Sandbox. And they often have lunches and other events to meet your fellow coworkers. SB really beats going to Starbucks any day — your own desk, wifi, printers, street address you can use for your business, meeting rooms, coffee, tea and water dispensers, etc.

I currently work at Sandbox Suites a few days a week, and have done so for the past few months. The set-​up works well for my colleague and I since we are a small company and don’t have the need to rent an expensive private office in San Francisco.
We still have a lot of the amenities that we would have in our own office (Internet, faxing, printing, conference room, etc.), but we don’t have to worry about managing the technical aspects of it. Not having to worry about that stuff, but still having access to it is such a nice convenience.
The staff is always friendly and accommodating, and they host a lot of networking events too (which always seem to be the days we aren’t here… we will get to one eventually!).
If you are sick of working from home, and don’t want to pay SF prices for a private office, I would definitely give Sandbox Suites a try.

So — I’m writing this as a new beta-​user of the location, and I have to say it’s ideal. «workspaces» tend to either be for artists and musicians, or for corporate button down types. Entrepreneurs and internet workers don’t really fit into either world — but that’s exactly what THIS world is designed for.
Sasha is too modest — not only are there monthly plans, there are a variety of usage plans based on how much/​often you need it… One day a week? no problem? Private dedicated desk? No problem. Need package delivery («virtual office») services? No problem. Need to print things once in a while? no problem…
The space, while still getting the finishing touches, is light and attractive. «Private» Desks are upstairs, and really do have a sense of privacy — the shared desks are downstairs, and while not the same degree of privacy, are well-​spaced and don’t feel crowded.
There’s a small room usable for private phone calls on the main floor, as well as three conference rooms of different sizes. Ultimately, two of those rooms will have projectors as well, The conference rooms can be booked either separately on a per-​hour basis, or you can choose a monthly plan with conference room hours bundled into it.
There is also lounge space on each floor, and an almost «side-​walk café» area on the first floor — ideal for people who prefer that to a desk.
oh — and Roman makes a pretty good espresso.