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    Groundwork Coffee

    4.1 (560 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Killing time waiting to meet a friend and tried the Nekohama A1 ceremonial grade Matcha! Perfect for chilling and savoring!
    Sarah H.

    Just killing time before meeting with a friend nearby for brunch, so I will have to come back again to really try the menu. But I tried the recently added matcha and sat and sipped it outside while watching the neighborhood wake up. Fun little spot with great personality and lots of fun dogs coming to visit!

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    Patricia B.

    Rating: 3.5/5 Stumbled across this place while walking around the boardwalk and got a 16 oz iced vanilla latte with regular milk for around $7. The latte was ok and I didn't really taste the vanilla, but it did its job for my caffeine fix! As for the service, it was great. There was one worker and he was super sweet taking our orders + making them. When you go, just know it's a small space, so don't expect to sit down and drink your coffee inside. Depending on how busy it is or how many workers, you can expect to wait a bit but it's not that long of a wait.

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    Margery C.

    Ambiance: 5 Stars Perfect Place to work remotely or meet friends. A great community coffee shop that's super chill, and points for being a few blocks from Costco. Service: 5 Stars Friendly and knowledgeable Food: 5 stars Fresh baked goods and good coffee section

    Not so chai "dirty chai"
    Drew H.

    Let me start by saying, I've lived in the neighborhood for more than 30 years. I don't go here often so no real loss for Groundwork. I go here once in a while because it's close to my house. This is the second time I ordered a dirty chai latte. The first time it was pretty good. This morning is was not. All I got was a regular latte with cinnamon. Whole Foods makes a much better dirty chai. I guess I just need to stick to my regular drip black coffee, which I will get at Flake right down the street. The price is a bit much as well, $32.00 for two coffees and two breads... wth?

    The cafe... indoors

    Food, Service, cleanliness... all good. Had a decaf iced cashew latte! Dark roast... strong.. enjoyed:) 2 Guys here today are so kind.. knowledgeable and friebdky

    Strawberry matcha

    Paid 10 dollars for a matcha with strawberry large , adding strawberry was 2 dollars extra and it was less then 2 oz of strawberry. The employees could not care less to have any sort of good customer service. I get it you are bored but at least greet customers when they walk in.

    Spiced chai
    Rachel C.

    Spiced chai here was so yummy! Love that they have 3 different sizes to choose from -- as someone who is a bit sensitive to caffeine but still love a good drink, very happy that I was able to get a small and not contribute to any food waste. Drinks ranged from $4.50 to $6.50 for a small 8oz size. Parking is on the street. Large outdoor patio with lots of seating but no outlets outside. Outlets are inside. Free WiFi

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    Great cafe! I really liked it, they were friendly, and had a nice environment! Thanks!

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    Very good mocha latte a lot of out door seating first time at this location friendly staff

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    9 months ago

    Great spot! The Beehive Matcha is delicious! The café has a really cool industrial vibe, and all of the staff are super kind and welcoming.

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    Amazing coffee, best in town, nice people, good vibe, cool place! Thanks for being so reliably good

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    Any plans for more both gluten free and vegan food? Oh yeah.. the mindful and powerful bars are great.

    Is there room here for sitting, drinking coffee, and doing work?

    Hahaha. Two completely different answers with no explanations... got to love that. At peak hours it is madness in there and you may have to wait 10-15 mins or so to get a seat. BUT Pro Tip for you: there's a secret room in the back where the locals… Read more

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    Excellent tasting coffee! Highly recommend the Bees Knees (honey lavender latte) + Spanish Latte…read more(cinnamon + condensed milk). In addition to coffee, they have a curated collection of vinyls for sale. We purchased a few 1970s-1980s funk and soul records from South-East Asia. This will be my go-to coffee shop in LA!

    If I had to pick one coffee shop that lives rent-free in my head, it's Menotti's…read more Yeah, the prices have gone up over the years, but somehow I still find myself thinking about this place all the time. It's one of those spots that's worth the occasional splurge because the quality is just that good. The Spanish Latte is easily one of my favorites and a must-try if you're visiting for the first time. But if you know about the secret menu... sheeeesh. I'll have to gatekeep that one. Let's just say it's hands-down the best latte I've ever had. Perfect balance, amazing flavor notes, and one of those drinks that makes you stop and appreciate how good coffee can actually be. The atmosphere is just as great as the coffee. There are games to play, cozy corners to hang out in, and little hidden gems throughout the shop if you're paying attention. It's the kind of place where you can grab a drink and end up staying way longer than you planned. A true Venice classic and still one of the best coffee spots I've ever been to. Staff is amazing and just feels just a community, they make the experience feel incredible for just getting a coffee

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    Great White

    Great White

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    Ive been here for lunch but i've heard great things about their breakfast items so i had to give it…read morea try. I got the breakfast burrito and it was super, super good - would get again. I just didnt love how wet it got toward the bottom and the salsa was nottt the best. Otherwise, very flavorful and yummy. My friends loved their dishes as well and also said they would order both again. Service and location were incredible as usual - love all the workers there and the amazing venice views

    I don't usually leave negative reviews because I always try to focus on the positive aspects of a…read morebusiness and give credit where it's due. Unfortunately, my experience at Great White in Venice left me disappointed, and the main reason was the service. First, we arrived around 9:15 a.m. after seeing that the restaurant opened at 8:00 a.m., only to find out that opening had been delayed until 9:30 a.m. Honestly, that wasn't a problem at all. We waited outside, and when guests started arriving, we got in line and ended up being among the first few parties seated. The food itself was good, and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. My issue was with our server, Nate. I understand that everyone has bad days, and I also work in the hospitality industry, so I try to be very understanding. However, the service felt extremely cold, detached, and uninterested from the beginning to the end of our meal. I'm not expecting over-the-top friendliness or a formal introduction, but there was virtually no warmth, no engagement, and no sense that he wanted to be there. Throughout our visit, an older gentleman working on the floor (possibly a busser or food runner) showed far more hospitality, attentiveness, and genuine care for guests than our actual server did. After we had finished eating, I ordered an orange juice while waiting for some pancakes to-go. I was asked whether I wanted the juice for here or to-go, and I specifically requested it for here. I then waited approximately 30 minutes. During that time, I received my check, paid my bill (including a generous tip), and watched multiple tables that had been seated after us receive their drinks and food while I continued waiting. My server walked by several times, looked in our direction, but never followed up or asked if we were still waiting on anything. Eventually, I flagged down another server, who was very kind and immediately looked into the situation. She returned and explained that the orange juice had apparently never made it onto the screen. However, I had taken a photo of my receipt, and the orange juice was clearly listed and charged. The issue was never the $10 orange juice. Mistakes happen. We all make them. The disappointing part was that nobody simply acknowledged the mistake or offered a sincere apology. A quick "I'm sorry, that was my mistake" would have completely changed the experience. One additional observation: I was told that cash is only accepted if you have the exact amount. That's perfectly fine, but I think that policy should be clearly posted at the entrance or on the restaurant's website so guests know beforehand. Again, I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, and I genuinely wanted to leave a positive one because the food and atmosphere were enjoyable. Unfortunately, hospitality is about more than just delivering food to a table. Based on this experience, it seemed that our server either dislikes working in customer service or was having a very bad day. Either way, many other staff members we interacted with demonstrated the warmth, energy, and hospitality that guests hope to experience when dining out.

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    OVERALL: QUALITY MEETS QUAINT! In my opinion, Saint Maxime is the best espresso + ceremonial matcha…read morespot on Rose Ave in Venice, and quite possibly the best on the Westside of LA. It is a thoughtful blend of the highest quality beverages with genuinely unique flavor offerings, paired with the charm of ordering from an impeccably kept Airstream that feels both nostalgic and intentional. I love their classic cappuccino, but the special menu is creatively unique, if you're into that. Interesting options like the Fig Leaf Cream Top Cold Brew and the Banana Cream Top Matcha Latte are truly delicious and beautifully balanced, without being a cloying sugar bomb. This has become a favorite quick and easy yet elevated activity with friends on a quintessential sunny Sunday in LA. Also the owner who is always there running the show is super kind and has clearly mastered barista artistry which adds to the overall experience. Saint Maxime takes pride in their powerfully compact business and it comes through with every sip.

    fig leaf cold brew was good! most notably, the service was…read morea bit awkward - there was one person manning the truck so there's a little wait (totally fine), but he wasn't friendly and seemed annoyed we were there. could be a one-off day but not a great feeling to spend 8-9$ a drink and be treated like an inconvenience! would consider trying their matcha if in the area to see if anything changes

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    4.5
    (43 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I love how the great coffee just keep flowing in Venice Beach…read more FLO COFFEE BAR has limited indoor seats and none outdoors. The space is essentially a garage with the garage door open. Of course, it has been reno-ed so it is sanitary AND esthetic. The line "goes out the door" because there really isn't an "indoor". But not to worry, it won't be long before you make it to the front of the line and get to order your drink. I was ever so glad to see a "Nico" on the menu, but upon reading it, the "Scarlet" is what I ended up ordering.... and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. The roast they used is sufficiently strong. The spices were delicious. The location is a stone throws away from the end/beginning of Abbott Kinney. We were able to find a parking spot on the street nearby. There is no private parking lot. On a Saturday morning, it didn't take us long to find a spot. I'm not sure how it will be during the weekday. If you so need, there is a parking lot with meters a couple of blocks away. A "block" in this area is pretty short. The baristas know their regulars and are friendly to newbies like me.

    Came here for a quick stop & grab matcha fairly early in the morning during the week…read more Lots of early morning bikers were also there hanging out and drinking coffee! I would say mid 30-40s crowd The servers were kind & fast to fill our orders. They had very minimal seating and not much breakfast options besides some pastries Would have loved to have some breakfast sandwiches even if they were premade It was a bit chilly in the morning and they have opening area instead of enclosed The ambiance was busy and laid back

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