We came here on Memorial Day around 9 am and there was already a steady flow of traffic but not too long of a line to order. We were greeted as soon as we walked in! We waited in line about 5 minutes which gave me time to check out their main menu and a cute customer favorites menu. I also appreciated the art on the walls, the sticker fridge, and the bookshelf with books of all types and games. I ordered the April iced: quad shot latte, 1 pump honey, cinnamon, and oat milk. J ordered a large cold brew. The April is good, the espresso is very present but not overwhelming and I knew what to expect. The cold brew could be stronger but it tastes good. read more

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This has become my new favorite local coffee spot. I stop by before work all the time, and it's nice seeing a small community coffee shop getting more popular. It's conveniently right off the 60 freeway, with both indoor and outdoor seating and a welcoming local feel. The service is quick and efficient, and I appreciate supporting places like this over big corporate chains. I've tried the turkey & cheese croissant, spinach & ricotta croissant, everything bagel, and chocolate chip cookie, all really good. I also like that they heat everything in a toaster oven instead of a microwave. The coffee is consistently good, and I'll definitely keep coming back. Worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

Ground Up Coffee - Hot Vanilla Cinnamon Latte and Hot Mocha Latte Turkey Chessse Crosssiant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

Finally checked this place out after finding out it was right next to J & S, a local, quick spot for affordable Mexican food. While my gf was waiting for our food, I decided to pop by to get drinks for the both of us. Ordered Iced Hazelnut Lattes with oat milk for the both of us but an extra shot for her. We were satisfied with our drinks but nothing special. This seems to be your local coffee shop with a simple menu that's filled with regulars. There's a good set of staff inside and the vibe is great. read more

Visiting the town I called home for 33 years after moving away over 15 years ago. I have heard such good things about this coffee shop I had to come and support. The space is nice and the staff is friendly. I ordered an iced matcha latte sweetened with honey and added cinnamon. It was great! Not too sweet and very smooth. Love to see local businesses thrive. If this is your home or you are just passing through the area don't skip this spot! read more

I think I had something called Riffa - all I remember was it was delicious with all the right notes of cinnamon and some other ingredients. I had the turkey croissant warmed, and it was perfect. Enjoyed the comfortable setting and music. Server was very nice and welcoming. Will definitely return to get another awesome coffee fix. There's some indoor chairs for study, nice outside, and a window counter with stools. A must when I'm near Montebello. read more

Ground Up Coffee - The turkey croissant was perfect. Warm and toasty. I loved the coffee. Wish I was having some now!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

Clean aesthetic, cozy vibe, and real community energy at Ground Up Coffee. Small shop, big culture feel. Matcha Latte with oat milk was freshly prepped, smooth, and on point. Quick service, no extra noise -- just quality done right. Solid neighborhood staple. read more

Ground Up Coffee - Matcha Latte w Oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

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Nice and chill ambiance with quick service. I would definitely recommend giving this coffee shop a try. Great tasting coffee!

They have a very small parking lot in the back. There's limited street parking. Came during a weekend. They were not busy. Got the large cold matcha latte with oat milk for 8 something. Saw that they squirted some clear sweetener on the drink. The drink was pretty good. There was plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. There were also plenty of outlets. They did clear out the place at 3pm. Good place to catch up with friends. read more

Ground Up Coffee - large cold matcha latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

I really enjoyed my time here I spent about an hour or two getting some work done and being on my phone. Such a yummy spot. Super cute interior. They keep it COLD; Perfect for this heatwave. . . I got the popular vanilla cinnamon latte with oat milk and it was so good. I'm a coffee drinker so it doesn't affect me much when I drink a lot. So it was nice that the large has four shots & it really got me in the zone focused on my work! read more

Ground Up Coffee - Cinnamon vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

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Ground Up Coffee (Montebello) is special. The moment I sipped my Banana Oat Latte ($6.25 - iced) my eyes widened in genuine surprise. The flavor of fresh banana was immediate! Next, its loving caffeine fluttered vibrantly causing a bright smile to widen. This is indescribably delicious! I arrived at Ground Up Coffee (Montebello) on Monday (around 11:50AM). The parking situation is HORRIBLE. The proposed private parking in the back was completely full. The public parking in the front was completely clogged. I had to park several minutes away near a golf course where a sign proudly declared how the city won't be responsible if your car gets damaged. Later, I find myself almost blocked in as more cars later surround me. Yet, despite how horrible, I still understand the hype. Ground Up Coffee (Montebello) is popular for a very good reason. The counter lacked a long line, but I still waited three minutes and 11 seconds until being helped. It appears the one staff member had a pattern of taking one order, making that one order, and returning to take another order. It moved very slow for having one person ahead of me. Staff is friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Staff (receipt said Nathanael) answered all my questions and struck friendly conversations with familiar patrons. I ordered the Banana Oat Latte ($6.25 - iced), and my drink was completed in one minute and 49 seconds. Fast! As mentioned prior, I adored the Banana Oat Latte ($6.25 - iced). It's delicious, fresh coffee. This coffee was not bitter nor overly sweetened; rather, it brought the taste of fresh & light banana. The caffeine is neither obtrusive nor punchy; instead, its caffeine felt clean and enduring. This Banana Oat Latte felt chill, smooth, and refreshing. It almost teetered towards tasting silky like a freshly brewed milk tea. Phenomenal!! Regarding ambiance, Ground Up Coffee (Montebello) uses its small space well. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The interior is well-ventilated and clean. The music was slow but with a perky beat. Its inside includes three tiny tables with two chairs each; there's one tall counter with two tall chairs; and there's one long bench. Each of these seating areas were near an electrical outlet for devices. Also, there's a small book/entertainment corner that included Jenga, playing cards, and Scrabble. There's also a gender neutral restroom in the back. For its outside, most of its outside tables are well-shaded. There's six outside tables and one bench. Unfortunately, its outside patio has no music. Instead, customers will have the breeze of the car exhaust driving by, and the sounds of zooming vehicles. However, I did like how there's two public water bowls for dogs. Overall, Ground Up Coffee (Montebello) serves magical coffee. My distaste for its awful parking vanished as I felt myself drift away in caffeine bliss. The Banana Oat Latte ($6.25 - iced) brewed up a burst of joy. Delightful! I happily recommend! 4.8 out of 5 read more

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Ground Up Coffee offers a delicious Hazelnut Latte - Rich, creamy and delicious. Staff were welcoming and very helpful. Ambiance is cozy, casual and hipster vibe. Parking is around the back once you turn into the street for the Hilton hotel. Highly recommended! read more

Ground Up Coffee - Hazelnut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

Really enjoyed this coffee shop. It was super easy to find and right off the freeway. They have their own parking lot, which was super convenient. There is a spacious outdoor patio with a few tables and counterspace on the inside. Friendly and patient service. I read that they are known for the vanilla cinnamon latte, so that is what i went for. A large latte has 4 shots and a small latte has 2 shots. I got the small since it's almost 10 am already.. (i'm trying) I also got a ham and cheese croissant. It was on the biggerside, had a nice crunchiness on the top and tasty ham and cheese. Now I'm sitting outside watching all the people come in and out.. and quite a few people have come and gone. When i arrived the patio was almost empty and now it is full. Cute spot.. i will come again when i am in the area. read more

Ground Up Coffee - Latte and a ham/cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

Was in the area for work and needed to kill some time before the meeting. Parking is limited, but there is a place in the back to secure a spot if the street is full. I enjoyed a iced vanilla latte and delish everything bagel. They toasted it perfectly. I was able to grab a seat outside and had plenty of space for my laptop and goodies. read more

I enjoy ground up coffee very much, I used to come here very often since I was a student at ELAC which is pretty much down the street. Since I was in the area this time I decided to revisit for old times sake. The shop is quaint & cute, they have some seating indoors & outdoors. The shop is quiet so it's a good place to come & chill or stay and work on things if you need to. They don't have the biggest selection in drinks which I can appreciate because it gives them time to focus on what they have. My favorite is the vanilla cinnamon latte which is perfect. The taste of the coffee isn't strong nor is it weak I think it's just right if I'm being honest. It also isn't the sweetest with just a hint of vanilla & the cinnamon that brings it all together. That's what I can appreciate out of a good coffee anyway. Overall I love this place and will revisit whenever I'm in the area, price point is good, staff is friendly, and vibe is chill. read more

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We traveled a bit to try this beauty place out. They do have parking in the back but it's very small, can fit around 6 cars I believe kind of small. We managed, entry is in the front.. a little walk to the front in a beautiful bright day it was nice. Now getting there to the front you are able to see their nice cozy patio with plenty of seatings out there. You walk in and you are greeted, they also have some seatings and got some books and some game boards. I loved that they had a kids menu, get our little ones included in our little coffee dates. This is actually the first cafe I have been on that have included kids in their environment. My son was very occupied playing with their blocks while sipping on his Vanilla Babyccino and enjoying a plain bagel. Got Mom and Dad some waking up soothing time with coffee. I greatly enjoyed our time here and Thanks to the team that made this happen. read more

Ground Up Coffee - Vanilla Babyccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

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First time here ever and my Iced Banana Oat Latte was delicious! Have been hearing about this place for a few years and I never came and I wish I did! They greet you and soon as you walk in which is really nice! The inside and outside have seating, both are kept clean. They had some loafs, muffins, and more. Will be coming back soon to try more. But this Banana Latte is something else, banana in a coffee is so so good! I recommend this drink to everyone! read more

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We were excited to try this place and we all ended up throwing out drinks away. Super bitter it tastes like someone poured a shot of cheap vodka in our drinks and to top it off their banana latte tastes so artificial like those cheap banana candies from the dollar store. read more

Ground Up Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

We were on our way to take care of some business and didn't know this part of town. Yelped a coffee shop and ended up at GROUND UP! How lucky were we? We ordered a mocha latte, a vanilla latte and the Roger. We loved every single drink. These guys really know what they're doing. Quality coffee! Quality oat milk! Quality all around. Also, excellent service. We really love the shop. Most definitely will be back. Thanks guys! read more

Ground Up Coffee - Mocha oat milk latte. Vanilla oat milk latte. The Roger! Soooooo goooooood! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

Love the environment. Great place to study and have a cute hang with friends. The drinks are pretty good for my liking and the staff is so nice and welcoming read more

Ground Up Coffee - It's the Large Chai Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

Second time at this location, decided to try a pumpkin spice late with oatmilk, it is on the pricier sider as it was almost $10 for a large. The latte did have a good pumpkin flavor and did not taste artificial at all. I do wish they had cold foam as I think that would have elevated it. They have both indoor and outdoor seating which is great to come and study or get work done. Service was really nice, and drink came out within a few minutes read more

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Love this little local place that has great rich coffee. It's right next to J&S. Doggy friendly with water bowls and toys. It feels small, local and cozy. Happy to support local small businesses read more

Ground Up Coffee - Pictures of doggies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

Tried Ground Up for the first time today. I wasn't sure what to get and ordered the Americano, coffee had a delicious taste. I can't wait to go back and try something different. Parking is a bit difficult in front but they have parking in the back. The place has indoor and outdoor door sitting. read more

Ground Up Coffee - Americano Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

Best coffee ever! Friendly staff! I used to live so close and would go all the time when they first opened. Now I go whenever I'm near by. It's a must try spot! You will not be disappointed. read more

This establishment is small and it's very easy to miss. there's a small parking lot entrance that reads J&S American and Mexican do not park here. There's a sign that reads no ground up cofee parking. I parked on the bust street of Garfield Ave which was scary with the cars zooming fast and close to me. They had a cortado that was nice and strong. It paired well with a piece of pumpkin bread. Not sure what kind of coffee beans they had here but it was good. Next time I will try a latte. Free WiFi allowed me to work there for a bit I will be back. read more

Ground Up Coffee - Great espresso machine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

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Definitely a hidden gem! I love the view--great vibes and great music. They have a solid menu that doesn't break the bank, and the staff is super friendly. I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. read more

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4++ wonderful neighborhood type coffee shop located off a busy street in Montebello. I found this spot when I was on the road and was craving some coffee. This spot wasn't too far off the freeway so it was a convenient little detour for me. The vibe here is pretty chill - at least during a late Saturday morning. I ordered the banana oat latte because I do love bananas and it since this was more like a late morning/ early afternoon pick me up, it just sounded appealing as a de facto dessert as well. It was delicious. Definitely glad I ordered that. The space is kind of unique. I was able to find parking out front, but it feels almost like a house where you walk up and there's a gate and patio area that leads into the ordering/ main room. Definitely recommend a visit for a treat and I would love to comeback at some point to just try the regular coffee (my go to). read more

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This place is so good! I came here on a whim, on my way to the mall, and stopped to try a latte. They had a banana oat latte on the menu, which is not common to see, so I ordered that. The banana taste was good and the creaminess of the latte was great. Their pastries also looked delicious and they had an abundance of the spinach ricotta one so I ordered that and it was perfectly flaky and warmed up nicely. Loved the books they have that you can borrow. It's a cute little spot, and I will definitely be coming back when im in the area again. read more

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Such strong and delicious coffee, lattes are so good and the atmosphere is so cute. Thank you for keeping it clean and welcoming.

It has a very cute interior with a large patio that is shaded, which is perfect for a cool breeze. There's also parking in the back that's easily accessible. They sell growlers of their cold brew which is pretty cool. I don't typically see that around the area. They also sell their coffee beans if you like to purchase their beans. I typically like a cold and unsweetened coffee drink so I got the cold brew with oat milk. The coffee is very smooth and aromatic. It does give a bitter and a very slightly acidic aftertaste. I think the cold brew would be better if I got it with half n half or some type of milk with more fat to round out/soften the bitterness/acidity. It would also be good with some sweetener, they do offer quite a few types of sweeteners. Overall, I give the cold brew a 7.5/10 since I like the strength of the coffee. I will definitely come back to try maybe an iced americano or their lattes cause it looks interesting. read more

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My everyday pick me up! Iced Vanilla Latte is the BEST!The workers are very welcoming. They recently added bread and it is delicious. read more

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Dani is the best barista I've ever met! She was incredibly patient with us, even though we arrived just five minutes before closing. I couldn't make up my mind, but when I told her the flavors I was craving, she somehow crafted the perfect drink for me. Next time I'm in the area, I'll make sure to get there earlier so I can take my time, maybe read or play one of the many board games they have available. I also really appreciated how clean the shop was and the cool, welcoming vibe. read more

Ground Up Coffee - Chocolate and banana latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

I work very close by to ground up and I come get a latte atleast once a week. My go to is an iced Mocha latte or an iced cappuccino - which the barista Dani actually recommended to me! She always has a positive attitude and never makes me feel rushed when I can't make up my mind. The A/C is ice cold which is perfect for a hot day. If you want a solid drink to start your day or study this is the place. read more

The coffee tasted off, I ordered a hazelnut latte and I tasted no hazelnut but they're was an after taste of banana, I don't know where that came from. Also, it was too fast,I literally ordered, sat down, and like 40 seconds later it was ready, which I have never experienced which should have let me know how their coffee would be. I also got the jalapeño bagel which was actually pretty good, I just wish I had asked for another cream cheese that's my fault. Over all, it was ehhhhh at best. read more

Ground Up Coffee located in Montebello, CA. This small location offers unique flavors that we were curious to try. Right when we entered, the coffee shop had an intense smell like burnt cinnamon that wasn't easy to ignore. We ordered their hot Vanilla Cinnamon with oatmilk. The drink had an overload of cinnamon, to the point where it was invasively the main flavor of the drink. There really wasn't a flowing mix of coffee or dairy, it was all cinnamon. Each sip was the same and unfortunately the taste of cinnamon never diluted. We also ordered an iced Banana Oat. This drink is labeled as one of their more popular options. In truth, it tasted a lot like artificial banana. The taste can be compared to the banana Laffy Taffy. Unfortunately this drink was not entirely enjoyable. If it tasted like real banana, I think the drink would have been really successful. This location offers pastries like muffins and slices of flavored bread, but we didn't try them. They also have bagels. Ground Up unfortunately did not catch our attention. They have great ideas and interesting concepts, but we wish the execution was stronger. We will consider going back in order to see if we just arrived on a bad day. If you do go, let us know what you tried! read more

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I'm in town visiting my son and while waiting to meet him, I looked up coffee place and this place just happened to be right down the street from the hotel I'm staying at. I was greeted by Nathan. He was very pleasant and explained the drinks to me. I was not familiar with the wellness latte. It was great! I ordered a spinach/ricotta croissant and it was wonderful...delivered by Leighla who was very pleasant also. The place is really well put together with cool pictures on the wall and very nice seating. They also played music of my era 70s and 80s and I loved sitting there enjoying all of it and soaking it all in. I liked it so much and I bought a sweatshirt that I will proudly wear. I'm only in town one more day and I'm hoping to go again tomorrow and enjoy everything about Ground Up Coffee. read more

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They have great customer service. There's indoor/outdoor seating and it's very well kept up. The banana bread is delicious and my little daughter always gets a babyccino. Great little spot! read more

Cute, Latino owned, free WiFi and the coffee is great. Been in twice this week! Support small

Decent coffee spot near my house. Great quality of coffee beans and drinks flavor. I even saw people getting their 6 shots straight! Nice place to chill and study. I also tried their cookies, muffins and banana bread and they were all yummy. read more

Ground Up Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

I couldn't decide between their vanilla and hazelnut latte therefore they suggested a coffee called ying yang and it is a combination of their vanilla and mocha flavor. Their coffee is good and I like how they aren't too sweet and you can actually taste the coffee. The space is always clean and there's seating available for work/study. read more

Ground Up Coffee - Ying Yang Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California

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So cute!! Stopped on our way to Big Bear from west LA. Got a soy milk latte with cinnamon and oat milk latte. They were standard! Ambiance was great (limited indoor seating, lots of outdoor seating), and service was very timely. No vegan or gluten free pastry options. A couple parking spots for 20 min right out front, then maybe a lot in back? Not totally sure as we did a spot out front. Some cute merch. Would return! read more

Ground Up Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montebello, California