I went to the one on Main St in Santa Monica. Loved the coffee. Nowhere to sit to speak of, just 3 bar height round tables (whatever those are called) but as far as to-go coffee, skip the Starbucks and Peet's nearby and come to Groundwork for seriously good coffee. They have 3 different types of drip coffee every day. read more

Groundwork Coffee sells a scrumptious banana walnut bread, and I even wanted to try their rasberry tofu muffin. I liked how it felt like a country barn on the inside, but it was also really cold inside to the point of uncomfortableness on a winter day, and this is southern Cali. Also ask the employees for where the outlets are, since they are not easily seen. Also, another downfall was that it doesn't seem to have many places to sit down. read more

My new favorite coffees come from here. They have some great roasts and more earl grays than I knew what to do with. They are very conducive to buying bulk. And I recommend using the bathroom and reading the sign on the throne. This place is not for those who want few choices in life. read more

The coffee here is alright. My real problem is where am I supposed to sit and work. If I'm outside, there's no plug for my laptop, plus those chairs are frign' uncomfortable. There's no space inside either. I dunno, it is a sort of stop and go place to get a good cup of coffee. But it's not the sort of place where you can go and enjoy coffee, ambiance, and other patrons. read more

Fresh roasted organic coffee with an amazing selection and reasonable prices. What more could a coffee lovin' gal want?

This was my local coffee haunt for years, I love these guys. Always playing good music, great service, good prices no attitude ; where the locals go go to get coffee.. Best coffee place in Venice. read more

Best coffee in LA IMHO. Been going to this location most recently cuz of proximity to work and staff is all nice as heck and today one of the dudes was wearing a Mario hat which is funny. Parking kinda stinks and its always busy but the people and coffee make up for it read more

These people can have great quality coffee, even though it used to be consistent , it isn't . They are doing a weird remodel with indefinite time where you can only take away. This is really weird not just because it's a coffeehouse , where you should be able to hang out but even weirder because the staff has been forbidden to talk about what the remodel is or if it will ever be a sit in coffeehouse . They become patronizing if you ask them about it and then say that they might not throw you out personally if you sit in a chair as if that is a consolation. I have never not given a tip in my whole life because people in this business don't get paid well , at least until today. Hopefully the place will shape up and get back to its old goods shape with quality coffee read more

I have been a regular for at Groundwork Venice years. I used to love the atmosphere, the amazing people working there, and the self serve coffee and pastries. After it was sold to a new owner a few years ago it has gotten more and more corporate. It's now being frequented by tons of yuppies and the self serve coffee and pastries are gone. You have a 10% chance of getting your favorite coffee as they only brew two a day. The cool and funky atmosphere is slowly being strangled and most regulars are moving on. read more

Not a hang-out cafe, but a great place to buy high quality coffee which supports the farmworkers even better than fair-trade, and at a very competitive price to boot! The staff are knowledgeable and offer tailored advice. Even if you just like coffee, the great prices and conscientious purchasing make this a great choice. They now have additional locations all over L A county, so be sure to search your favorite map site for a location near you. read more

Since moving away from Southern California I haven't missed much about California. The 3 things I do miss though are the sunshine, beach and Groundworks. I found Groundworks in the last year of living in SoCal and I would have to say that I drank it on a daily basis until I left. I then bought 2 bags of beans and brought them back with me to the east coast. Nothing beats going to the store though with the vibe the place has and now that I have run out of my coffee I guess its time to order more online. Great coffee for a reasonable price makes Groundwork's my favorite coffee place in US read more

Staff is awesome, especially Christina. Really good coffee, and I hardly venture out of my iced vanilla latte with honey, but today I had an iced Vietnamese coffee. Strong but sweet. My order came quick and good vibes in here. read more

Groundwork is by far the best coffee shop in Venice. The coffee is great and the food is exceptional- this is my go to breakfast spot in Venice. The food is clean, reasonably priced and very tasty. As if this wasn't enough reasons to go, Groundwork is the best place to people watch Venice. With all the colorful characters things can get interesting but thank god they have Mike the manager keeping the order of the universe from behind the counter. Mike seems to run a tight ship and I'm sure that's one of the reasons this place has been around for so long. Hats off to mike and the rest of this staff that make this feel like home every morning & serving the best cup of coffee on Venice. read more

Very rude staff for absolutely no reason last week. And it is ALWAYS the female espresso maker. (She has glasses) Never the nice gentleman who makes espresso. She was very Rude to not just me but my wife as well. read more

I get coffee here more often than I make it at home. It's around the corner from me and I'm glad they are in the neighborhood. Mocha is my favorite but I typically get the fresh brewed coffee when heading to work. Like the vibe here, also like that I can serve myself and pump whatever I want. A great local place. read more

All the Groundworks locations have great coffee (Bitches Brew, anyone?) But this one stand out because they also have the fabulous breakfast burrito! It's around $6 and I usually get two meals out of it. Quite a bargain for Santa Monica! read more

Wonderful coffee that is not too acidic and delicious herbal teas (really like the Moroccan mint tea on a hot day!). Not a place to sit and lounge as it is more of an in and out operation (limited seats inside with a strange setup) and a few seats outside in a covered patio. But really solid coffee and tea and great service. A must visit for coffee aficionados. read more

Good vibes and the best damn latte I have ever had. Think: friendly stoners jacked up on caffeine.

I love patronizing small, local businesses but every time I come here I leave wondering why I bother. The coffee is quite expensive for how much you get ($3.25 for a 16oz cup) and isn't any better than their more corporate competitors - in fact it's not very good. I would happily pay extra to support someone who treats their employees well and keeps their profits local but I at least need a decent cup of Joe... read more

Great place for a beautiful coffee! For the most part the staff were cool, had a couple of times where they disappointed though :( just cuts them shy of a 5 star. read more

My favorite coffee shop to visit in Venice. I like to journey over from the east side on my work from home days for a little caffeine and relaxing environment. I generally go for a cold brew, latte, or espresso and sometimes a bite to eat. I've always had a great experience with the quality of food, beverage, and everyone working there has been incredibly polite and joyful. The only reason I took a star off is because of the size inside - the geek in me prays for more outlets. The space is cozy and fills up fast! Usually never an issue if you come solo but if you come with friends don't expect to have a lot of privacy if it's busy. Parking is incredibly easy with street options readily available. read more

Delicious, hot espresso coffee quick and friendly service best coffee we've had whilst staying in America! Thank you

Unassuming little spot. Staff are nice, not overly friendly but definitely not pretentious. The coffee is GOOD!

Drinks are always consistent and good, staff are also very friendly and consistent which is hard to find especially at a coffee shop! Lol thanks guys! read more

Great coffee and they usually have 7 or so brews to select from. Also, the day old pastry bags are awesome! One BIG complaint: the line. Even though they have two cash registers, even if there is literally a line going out the door, only one is open. I have no love waiting in line for up to 15 minutes to buy a coffee. Get the second register going if the line is longer than 5 or 6 people, please! read more

My little neighbourhood joint. I love it when you have a solid coffee house a few blocks away.

best iced vanilla latte ive ever had in my life. and nicest baristas ever with no think they're cooler than you attitude one of the few reasons i miss los angeles read more

Quirky, chill, and damn good coffee. Great atmosphere!

Groundworks is normally decent this one was not the morning I popped in for my caffeine fix. I asked for a 3 shot americano in a small cup. I ended up with a very weak drink (almost cold, 1shot ?). Anyway the line was long, the vibe was not helpful & i was in a hurry to get to work without my little extra boost.. As Elvis Costello says "Accidents can happen" Went back a week later got a decent cup of coffee thanks read more

Groundworks coffee is wonderful, but the place and location itself has become a nightmare for parking and if you get caught in the lunch or breakfast lunch just forget about it. For the coffee drinker it is a must stop in Los Angeles, but as an everyday thing b/c of the location I would avoid it. read more

I loved the relaxed atmosphere and the drinks they had seemed interesting. I went there to buy some beans. I got the Uganda, light roast, which makes a perfect cup of coffee. Brown honey, chocolate, and tobacco. Add some whole milk and you have a great morning cup of joe. read more

Pros- kind staff, organic beans, 10% Yelp discount, reward program, nitro brew on tap/in cans, bottles, and concentrated forms! Visited Groundwork on Friday afternoon. Peaceful inside with some conversations and others working. Many people just grab to-go. I had their 16oz cold brew. It was amazingly creamy and not too acidic (which I personally prefer). The cashier recommended the cinnamon coffee cake, which I enjoyed very much. I came back later in the afternoon to bring a cold brew back for a friend and I was then told that if you join their rewards program, 40 points = 1 free drink :) Yeah, $1 = 1 point but it's cute and useful for regulars! And an incentive for me to treat my friends out to coffee... read more

Great local coffee place. Also good breakfast food to order or to go. Employees are very nice and plenty of space inside as well. Love walking here on the weekends read more

It's all about the black gold espresso. It's even good in a french press. Yumm.

I am definitely a fan of this place, especially after trying their mocha iced coffee!! Sadly, their isn't a groundworks near me. So, I went into Starbucks hoping I could get some sort of mocha fix....and boy, can I tell you THAT was an epic fail. It lacked so much taste, no richness, no nothing. I cannot wait to go back to Groundworks and try that special mocha again! :) Also, their mexican mocha/ hot chocolate is pretty good, not like my momma's, but still very good. read more

Amazing coffees and even better food ! The poached eggs for breakfast with a side of bacon hit the spot . Such a quirky little cafe with a great menu ! read more

Groundwork Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Venice, California

The short rib & smashed potato hash was really good. Also the mocha was perfect. Everything on their menu looks fresh and organic.

In the neighborhood to meet a friend for a quick coffee and stopped here first time. It almost makes you chuckle, fun, funky vintage coffee house vibe. Really nice staff and pleasantly surprised by a delicious made to order breakfast burrito that was truly amazing. I've been to their place on Main and Montana in Santa Monica and have never been a big fan. But my friend said they're under new ownership? I'm a coffee snob (only Phil's or Luxxe will do) but their cup of dark roast drip was truly delicious. They lose a star for deciding mid morning to have a work crew install a bench by moving everyone from one side of a small room to the other and proceeding to deafen the customers with obscene drilling into a brick wall for an endless amount of time. C'mon management, use your head and schedule that stuff when the shop is closed. Half of your customers walked out and it ended our conversation over coffee very quickly. The poor employees! Out of your control, but some pretty unsavory characters hanging outside the store. But it's Venice and to be expected. read more

The coffee at this place is fantastic. I highly recommend it. Don't order the food though. Other than the bagels, they don't have their system down yet.. read more

Vietnamese iced coffee was really good. The barista also let me charge my iPhone on his charger which was a life saver.