East Room (50 Carroll)

East Room’s founding address still sets the tone for Toronto creative coworking: a brick-and-beam Shirriff Jam Company warehouse in Riverside that later housed live-work lofts for musicians and artists. Today the floors mix signature lounges, private offices, boardrooms, phone booths, kitchens, and multiple patio spaces that make warm-weather days feel less like a corporate floor and more like a studio campus. It suits freelancers, small creative teams, and anyone who wants neighbourhood character without sacrificing meeting rooms or mail handling. Club-style memberships unlock full location access; mailbox plans cover the lighter footprint. Day access and tours are arranged through East Room rather than a walk-up hot-desk free-for-all, so book ahead if you are testing the space. Expect a productive hum rather than library silence; patios and event programming keep energy up, but phone booths help when you need a quiet call. Transit is easy via Queen and Dundas streetcars a few minutes away.