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    Groundwork Coffee

    4.1 (557 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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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?

    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.

    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

    B certified
    Dj HiSoul I.

    B certified great for quick coffee and bfast, lots of outdoor seating for vitamin D. Bfast burrito was solid.

    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

    Harikrishnan U.

    Nice and warm setup is what you will immediately feel when you look at the shop from outside. It was raining on the day I went. It looked even more beautiful and cozy because of the rain. The setup inside was also warm and rustic. Ordered the spice chai, it tasted fresh and aromatic. Not too sweet, the service was Ok and the guy serving me seemed to be a little distracted and not paying attention. May be it is a one off day but that is how I felt. Nevertheless, will visit again if I am around the area to try out different drinks that they have. There were few tables if you wanted to hang out and study, work. Giving the location, this is a nice place to hang out.

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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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    7 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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    I like it! Good place to get coffee when I'm at work, and all of my coworkers enjoy it too.

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    Ask the Community - Groundwork Coffee

    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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    Menotti's Coffee Stop

    4.2(734 reviews)
    0.9 miVenice
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    Menotti's offers supreme espresso. For me it's the best option for high quality cafe near the…read moreVenice boardwalk. The barista's are skilled and know how to pull proper lattes etc. Kudos also for the general good vibes from Masa and Christian who are often behind the counter serving up the finest brew. There's also a spacious sunny outdoor area for sitting, studying, catching up with friends. Last time I was there the Venice Fire Fighter crew was at the table next to us which was cute. Even though it's positioned right by the boardwalk, Menotti's is just as much of a local's spot as it is suited for visitors.

    Menotti's is hands down my favorite coffee shop in all of Los Angeles…read more The vibes are always pristine, the music is lovely, and the coffee is unreal. The latte, Spanish latte, and the VBC are especially smooth, and my three go to drinks. Honestly, I wish they sold all three by the gallon. The interior decor is beautiful and cozy, though on the smaller side, but there's plenty of outdoor seating that more than makes up for it. You can tell the baristas genuinely love what they do, and they're amazing at it. It's the perfect spot to get my creative juices flowing as a writer, and I always leave feeling inspired (and well caffeinated). It's also the kind of spot that makes you want to linger, order another cup, and come back way too often.

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    Little Lunch Coffee - Avocado toast

    Little Lunch Coffee

    4.3(185 reviews)
    0.7 miVenice

    Drinks: - Best Mate: contains vanilla, cinammon, oat milk;…read moreon the sweeter side Ambiance: - Parking: they do have a small parking lot across the street, however, on Sats there are often events in the parking lot, other than that you can find street parking nearby - Seating: decent amount of seating at tables and couches - Outlets: only 1 on the far wall - Wifi: zippy

    I've been to Little Lunch Coffee a few times now and it's a cute option for coffee and chilling at…read more Interesting thing that I don't love though -I've never been greeted when I walked in or when going to the register. Every time I've gone in they just look at me and wait for me to just start ordering. I'm not used to that but that's the vibe here, no hellos. They have a small parking lot across the side street which is a blessing in Venice and appreciated. I liked their chocolate chip cookie a lot, the pastries were good and no complaints there. However, I never had a drink I was in love with though they were all totally drinkable. I feel sad because I was excited to come here to try this Aussie vibes coffee shop. I kept hoping my first trip, then my second was an anomaly, but alas~ three stops in and it's been pretty much the same every time. Honestly, I enjoy my mornings started with friendliness so I don't foresee coming back to Little Lunch Coffee.

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    Great White - Great white brekkie

    Great White

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    0.9 miVenice
    $$

    I was looking for a place to meet a friend near the ocean. The menu at this restaurant looked…read moredelicious and we decided to give it a try. There is both indoor and patio dining. The vibe is casual and beach chic. All of the food is delicious and this is one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. The restaurant has very few parking spaces on site. The only downside is that the paid parking is ridiculously expensive. Anywhere from $10 to 15 minutes to an hour, $20 for two hours and the price goes up and up. There is one hour metered parking nearby which isn't very convenient if you have to keep going back to refill the meter. If you're lucky you might find distant street parking that is unpaid. This is nothing against the restaurant, but as Venice as a city in general. High prices like these without any special validation, are sure to keep people from coming to these places at all if you can't afford it. Perhaps that's how Venice would like to keep it. Only people who can afford the parking are allowed to enjoy these businesses.

    Entire experience was fantastic from hostess to paying the bill…read more I didn't have a reservation, hostess sat me immediately and she was really friendly and cute (respectfully). The ambiance was very chill California energy (I'm from New York lol), which I loved. The decor also was giving spa vibes in a good way. Byredo hand soap in the restroom, okayyyy! My server Joshua was super friendly and attentive, appreciated his good energy. Breakfast menu had a lot of delicious sounding options but I went for the breakfast burrito with hot sauce and it was fantastic. Breakfast burritos are very hit or miss IMO and this was a hit. I also had two cappuccinos bc I am a caffeine fiend and also jet lagged and they were both very good. Highly recommend to anyone in the neighborhood. I just realized they have other locations throughout LA too which I'm sure are also good but this one did not disappoint at all.

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    Saint Maxime Coffee

    4.8(25 reviews)
    0.2 miVenice

    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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    Flo Coffee Bar

    Flo Coffee Bar

    4.5(43 reviews)
    0.5 miVenice

    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 Friday morning around 9am to grab a cup of coffee/tea!…read more There were few people there. This coffee shop has covering but mostly has open air vibes. Minimal seating and is more of a stop and go coffee shop They had small donuts, but not actual food options! I wish they had croissants or small breakfast burritos or sandwiches! Very cute vibe for a quick stop & go shop They were recognized for their latte art and have dine in cups for guest for find seating and stay to hangout

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