Your Condo Is Not an Office
If you have been working from your Liberty Village condo since 2020, you already know the problem: the couch is too comfortable, the fridge is too close, and your "home office" is a laptop on the kitchen island. The neighbourhood has plenty of options to break the cycle.
Here is where to actually get work done.
Dedicated Coworking Spaces
For serious remote workers who need a consistent setup, Liberty Village has three solid coworking spaces.
Spaces Liberty Village on East Liberty Street occupies a converted warehouse with the exposed brick and high ceilings you would expect. Hot desks start around $350 per month, dedicated desks around $500, and private offices scale from there. The wifi is fast, the coffee is included, and the community events — monthly mixers, lunch-and-learns — are actually worth attending. Best for freelancers and small teams who want a professional environment.
WeWork at 100 Broadview (technically just east of the neighbourhood) offers the global coworking brand's standard package: hot desks, private offices, phone booths, and unlimited coffee. Pricing is higher than Spaces — expect $400 to $600 per month for a hot desk — but the 24/7 access and network perks may justify it for some.
The Fueling Station on Mowat Avenue is the scrappier, more community-oriented option. Lower price point, smaller space, and a more intimate vibe. It caters to the creative and startup crowd. If you want a space where you know everyone by name within a week, this is it.
Cafes for the Occasional Work Day
Not everyone needs a full coworking membership. Sometimes you just need a change of scenery, decent wifi, and a flat white. These coffee shops are the best for working.
Best Overall: Balzac's Coffee Roasters
Balzac's Coffee Roasters in the heritage brick building on Liberty Street is the neighbourhood's default work cafe. The space is large enough that you do not feel guilty camping for three hours. Wifi is reliable, outlets are available along the walls, and the coffee is excellent. The vibe is bustling but not distracting — mostly other remote workers and creatives.
Peak hours (10 AM to noon) get crowded. Arrive before 9 AM to guarantee a good seat with an outlet.
Best for Focus: Dark Horse Espresso Bar
Dark Horse Espresso Bar is smaller and quieter than Balzac's. The espresso is arguably better — they take their craft seriously. Fewer seats means it can fill up fast, but the trade-off is a calmer atmosphere. Good for deep-focus work.
Best for a Quick Session: Louie Coffee Bar
Louie Coffee Bar is a compact spot that works for a 60-to-90-minute work sprint. Do not plan to camp here all day — the space is small and they appreciate turnover — but for a focused morning session with a great cortado, it does the job.
Best Vibe: Arvo Coffee
Arvo Coffee brings a Melbourne-inspired aesthetic with solid pour-overs and a relaxed atmosphere. The seating area is moderate, and the wifi holds up for video calls if you grab one of the back tables.
Building a Routine
The most productive remote workers in Liberty Village tend to rotate between two or three spots. Here is a pattern that works:
Morning deep work (8 to 11 AM): Start at a quiet cafe like Dark Horse Espresso Bar or Arvo Coffee before the lunch crowd arrives.
Midday meetings (11 AM to 1 PM): Head to a coworking space where you have a proper desk, phone booths for calls, and fast wifi for video. Spaces Liberty Village and WeWork both handle this well.
Afternoon sprint (2 to 4 PM): Return to your condo or switch to Balzac's Coffee Roasters for a second caffeine hit and final push.
Internet at Home
Your home internet matters as much as your cafe choices. Liberty Village's condo buildings vary wildly in available providers and speeds. Bell Fibre and Rogers Ignite are the most common options, with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps in newer buildings. Older converted loft buildings may be limited to slower connections.
For a more detailed breakdown, see our internet providers guide.
The Bottom Line
Liberty Village's combination of walkable cafes and dedicated coworking spaces makes it one of Toronto's better neighbourhoods for remote work. The trick is not defaulting to your couch every day. Pick two or three spots, build a rotation, and your productivity — and sanity — will thank you.
For more options and tips, check our remote work spots guide.