Groundwork coffee is my absolute favorite coffee - I've been buying their coffee for years from Whole Foods since discovering their excellent roasted beans. But I never thought to go the cafe in person, & am so pleased I tried it for the first time. Fantastic coffee (drip coffee for me, black, NO additions) & super friendly cheerful staff, with plenty of outdoor seating. The residential neighborhood, free parking on the street, red & white brick, yellow outdoor tables, all made for a colorful and pleasurable breakfast experience. The vegan burrito 'bite' with tofu was just the right amount for a person with a small appetite, and the vegan blueberry muffin was deliciously light - not as gummy & heavy as I've found vegan pastries in other cafes. My friend liked her avocado toast with egg whites. Especially pleasing to me was the fact that, except for a single customer, not one person was hooked up to their laptop. There was a lot of chatter and laughter and socializing in the outdoor area . My heart sinks when I walk into a cafe and solitary people, sitting one per table, are engrossed in their laptops with dead silence all around -- like an Edward Hopper painting with human figures isolated & disconnected from each other within the same space. Groundwork Coffee cafe was nothing like this & I'm really grateful! read more

I love going to the rose st location in Venice, the employees are always friendly and helpful. Aside from their delicious coffee drinks the food is so good! Especially the breakfast burritos! They have tons of outdoor seating too which is a bonus. read more

drinks are good, service is not. everytime i go, the people aren't nice and it's not organized in serving

I highly recommend their COLD BREW HORCHATA soooo goooood and the workers there are really cool down to earth.Its my go to spot for my coffee fix! read more

The service was great and fast. But the drink was average. My fault for ordering a tea with whole milk at a coffee shop. read more

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G_asping to fulfill my C_offee needs.... * GET - There's just something so delish about their coffees. Hot double-shot latte is a must for me...even on hot days. FYI a medium cup runs about $6 (including tip)~ * YES - Airy space inside with two small skylights * YES - Friendly service on both counters; offers display of pastries * YES - Great working space or place to catch-up with friends = 2 long working communable tables or a few smaller tables * FYI - Street parking both sides, 2 hours-limit on weekdays or they have a small adjacent lot to the west side of their shop. This is a few buildings away from the Whole Foods on the corner. * FYI - Accepts cash or credit cards Yes recommend~ read more

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Love their marcha croissant, the coffee is good, i usually get an ice coffee in the mornings and there is this guy who is always smiling and full of energy, just wanted to say thanks we need more people loke this at 7:00 am lololol n yep i recommend this place they have a nice patio. read more

Groundwork Coffee - Just Ice coffe for breakfast lololol - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Venice, California

We had breakfast there and what a wonderful experience! First and foremost: the staff is the friendliest bunch of hard working people I've ever seen at a coffee shop. Everyone was going out of their way to please us and they all seemed happy to work there. The food was absolutely delicious and my breakfast tacos were so big I had a hard time finishing them. The spices and the flavors were on point and it was a great deal. The outdoor seating area is big and inviting and you can most likely get the shade you need or get a suntan with you wonderful coffee. And of course... the coffee was outstanding. We ended up staying longer than we expected just so we could try more of the items on the menu Including a tasty chai latte and a satisfying gluten free cake read more

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

Groundwork Coffee is one of the best things about my Ocean Park neighborhood. Technically, it's in Venice, sure, but it's my neighborhood coffee purveyor. Oooh, w love us some Black Gold. Highly recommended! read more

Groundwork Coffee - Making my morning brew -- always, never other than Groundworks Black Gold - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Venice, California

The coffee was good and the staff at the counter was very friendly. Wifi worked well and there are enough seatings. Parking was street or several parking spots for Groundwork next to this place. But, when I was walking to my seat, the staff literally pushed me by her hand and I was like "whaaat." She didn't say anything. unpleasant experience. read more

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

I stumbled upon this location of Groundwork Coffee and thought I gave it a quick stop after dinner to pick up a fresh batch of coffee beans. A library of fascinating mixes, stashed on the cabinet, colour-coded in a pleasing arrangement, makes you wonder how long it would take to capture all those flavours with my coffee palate. My go-to is the Black Gold signature blend. Groundwork is known for exceptionally high-quality organic beans, and this mix has that rich, smoothness with a slight hint of dark chocolate. Forgetting that my purchase came with a drink, I saved the Horchata Cold brew for the morning commute, and woah did I not regret picking it. Flavorful that kept me sipping on it throughout the day, the coffee. Down to earth with some seating and WiFi, this place is a fitting neighbourhood house nested comfortably the Venice beach atmosphere. I'm glad this local empire is dominating its way across LA, because it makes so much sense why Groundwork started with their first location at this little roastery shop. read more

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Big fan of the coffee Amazing muffins and croissants Even better staffs!! Everyone's so friendly here and it's like a cute little neighborhood cafe The environment and the vibe are warm and welcoming Will def be back read more

This is such a cool space, very unique, hipster to the core. Their coffee is fantastic, and they have a large shop here when you can purchase whole beans by the pound and their other products as well. I am partial to their Vietnamese coffee, strong and tasty, though I wish they had it available in a larger size, like the other drinks. The mocha is also very good, just does not pack the same punch as the Vietnamese. Service is great, very helpful if you have any questions and drinks made to order quickly. One of the best local coffee places, worth checking out! read more

Groundwork Coffee - Vietnamese iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Venice, California

This Groundwork has a huge outdoor space with lots of seating and free wifi. It definitely has an industrial vibe and it is street parking only (fairly easy to find in the neighborhood). They have cold brew on tap (classic and nitro) and lots of food options. The matcha croissant was okay - kinda greasy but the cold brew was great. I will be returning!! read more

A Venice staple, for sure! There is ample street parking and outdoor seating where you can eat, drink, chat and work. My go-to is the vegan breakfast burrito, as is. It is out of this world! You can taste the freshness of each ingredient and they all work tastefully together. I'm unsure if they're unstaffed or if I engage with folx who are having a bad day, but this is my reason for 3 stars. I'd give it a 3.5 if I could, though. I find that I have to get someone's attention to place/pickup an order. I think that to order ahead without an estimated window of time where you can pick up is frustrating. I order ahead to make a quick pit stop, but it seldom unfolds this way... I hope that this part of the Groundwork customer experience and journey changes! read more

Love everything about Groundwork coffee! Their brews come from organic, sustainable and ethically sourced beans and taste amazing! Their service is both efficient and friendly and their location is both rustic with some sweet plants! I ordered their cold brew with whole milk today via their groundwork app and got a 20% discount off my entire order. There was no wait during pick up so it's super convenient! My cold brew was so refreshing and got me through my long shift no problem! TLDR Groundwork is worth the trip and I highly recommend their cold brew! I'm already planning my next trip back... read more

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

Coffee is overpriced and just as tasty as 7-11 or starbucks. Clientele is spaced out, like no manners, just kind of aimlessly standing in the way of the cash register or the baristas, I've experienced this a few times. They do not give discounts for using your own cup and they do not trust you to pour your own cream, no thank you. read more

Like many before me, I came across this place after a meal in the area. I was visiting from out of town and decided to go on a stroll. It was quite chilly and thought I wanted something warm. I went with my gut, against my head, and ordered the Horchata Latte. I did not regret my decision. Even though my hands were cold holding this I would order it again... proof that it is indeed good. Throughout the week I noticed other establishments were also serving their brew, I'm glad my first experience was here. read more

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

This space has great service and coffee. The no AC was a bit inconvenient though because I wanted to sit here and work, but was unable to do so because it was too hot. read more

It's not the best, but it's close to me and I like it better than feeding my Starbucks addiction. Prob would give it 3.5 stars if it was an option. My biggest complaint is I think the beans and reputation of Groundwork's is a little better than the actual quality of their coffee and the service you get here. It's got the laidback atmosphere of a Starbucks and the baristas do their job well enough, but don't expect a serious third wave cup of joe or experience if that's what you are seeking. Example 1: asked for a pour over, waited 15 minutes, they forgot to make it, then served me drip coffee from their machine. Wasn't a bad cup of coffee, but not what I was looking for either. Example 2: Staff at register didn't know the difference between multiple beans they had for sale, needed to ask 2 different staff from the back about the flavor profiles. Knowledge of product varies greatly between workers. Anyway, a decent little coffee shop, but nothing fancy going on. Small step above Starbucks at this location. read more

My refund was never processed and I requested a claim from my bank. It was approved. I walk past this establishment often and I am clear as to why people of color aren't often seen there, at least not at THIS location. Terrible service. read more

Always delicious always prepared with great care and quality. I'm always satisfied and never disappointed read more

I ordered 1) Beehive Matcha Latte, 2) Fried egg sandwich 3) breakfast burrito, and 4) cold brew. 1) the Beehive Matcha Latte was a huge disappointment (see picture). It was basically oat milk and honey.. with a subtle matcha flavor. The very little matcha that WAS in the drink was not blended well. If they are going to charge $6.75 - they should ADD A LOT MORE MATCHA and learn how to blend it! Also - it was listed on their menu under "House Specialties"... yeah right... 2) the fried egg sandwich was not bad. Fried egg was well cooked (I.e. the yolk was runny in the middle). Bacon, cheese, and arugula was all well seasoned and tasted fine. My biggest gripe with this dish was the Sourdough bread. It was terrible - tasted stale (like cardboard). I usually love sourdough and have never really encountered bad sourdough bread until now. My advice is to invest in a better quality bread. Would have made the dish so much better. 3) the breakfast burrito had a lot of good / complimentary flavors but was a bit salty and was searching for the scrambled eggs in a sea of potatoes. 4) cold brew was fine... Pretty hard to mess up cold brew though. read more

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

Topline: 3.5/5. Decent coffee place with free wifi and nice staff, but a homeless person heckled me while I was on a Zoom for work. Ambience: 2.5/5. In a somewhat sketchy area (for Santa Monica). Indoor and outdoor seating with free Wi-Fi is a major plus. However, I was ranted at for a solid 2 minutes by a homeless person while I was on a zoom call. I was fortunate I had my headphones turned to the max and could not understand what he was saying. Service: 4/5. Servers were very nice. They offered a homeless person a free cup of ice (amazing), and then shooed him away when it was clear he had no intention of stopping his rant. Taste: 4/5. The breakfast bite with soyrizo was awesome. It is 1/2 a burrito, which is the perfect size for a solid breakfast that is not overly filling. Expensiveness: 3/5. Paid about $10 for a glass of orange juice and a mini breakfast burrito. read more

Super great place. Coffee is so so great. Super friendly staff. The location is very relaxed

My go-to spot for my morning latte's. So delicious. I've also had the breakfast burrito a number of time and it hits the spot. Nice outdoor seating area. Inside feels a little crowded when I go in for a pickup and have to interrupt someone to grab my order. read more

Plenty of coffee options even non dairy. Loved the gluten free muffin. Service was quick.

I didn't feel safe. Small enclosed space, staff and customers both with masks worn below their noses. Other than some paltry stickers on the floor, no attempt to manage customer flow into safe social distancing at this very busy location. Indeed stock boxes left on the floor compounded this issue. While I waited for my food I would estimate that 10-15 other customers came within a foot of me. No system to tell waiting customers their orders are ready. My impression was they don't care or are just too Covid-fatigued to bother with pandemic safety. I won't be going in again. Also they used to take phone and website orders, now it looks like proprietary app orders only. read more

I come here a few times a month as I live around the corner. I normally don't have any issues but today I was presented an oat milk vanilla latte that tasted burnt. The first sip scorched the roof of mouth. I drove home and sat on my patio to drink my coffee and eat my bagel. I open my bagel and it's a plain toasted bagel without any cream cheese but I specifically asked them to add extra cream cheese. Luckily I had cream cheese at my house but I just wanted to make it aware to always check your orders before leaving here. read more

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

I absolutely LOVE this coffee shop. The staff is amazing and the coffee and food is the best on the west side . I've been coming here for years and it's never disappointed. The staff at all the Groundworks are friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended read more

Food is great, coffee is great, overall vibe Is just amazing! I like to come here to grab my afternoon coffee and crank out a few hours of work read more

Charming little cafe on Rose Avenue in Venice. I had a delicious almond chai latte and a breakfast sandwich that was outstanding. Able to get in and out, have a wonderful breakfast in a nice atmosphere and leave. Really convenient for parking, too! Would recommend to anybody. Not for big, hearty breakfasts though. read more

Groundwork Coffee - breakfast sandwich and almond chai. I had the meat in it substituted with avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Venice, California

Mixed feelings on this place. Enjoy that they have a parking lot but they need to update their menu on yelp. Went all the way there for the umami rice only to find out it's no longer on the menu. It was pretty busy, my order was taken by a young boy with bushy eye brows and a nose ring (didn't catch him name), but he didn't even attempt to be friendly. Literally blink at me, took my ordered, asked me to pay and then i stood there for like 15 seconds until I asked if everything was all set in which he just shook his head yes. Not very good hospitality. I ended up taking the toast, I took it to go because there wasn't any seats. It was pretty good. And I will also say the woman who walked it out to me was very pleasant as well, so 3 Stars is sufficient I feel. read more

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

The weekend brunch at this Venice location is above and beyond anything I'd expect from any coffee shop. The breakfast burrito was full of complementary flavors from the guacamole to Tillamook cheddar. Dressing for the home fries was perfectly paired, too! With enough seating to go around I really look forward to visiting again! read more

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

I had some free time yesterday afternoon and decided to check out Groundwork Coffee. My excitement soared as soon as I walked in. I had to absorb every little detail of this offbeat gem, quaintly hidden from the mainstream beach crowd and attention seekers. As for the coffee...It was AMAZING! Bitches Brew is the best dark roast blend I've ever had. Perhaps, an inspiration for some late night writing to the tunes of Miles and all the other jazz greats (take a bag home). I can't wait to try the Black Gold dark roast, and Black Magic Espresso. I was pleased that Groundworks offers hemp milk, and other vegan alternatives to dairy creamers. The vibe was friendly with smiling faces from employees and strangers alike. The girl who assisted me had a great sense of humor as I apologized for my seriously wrinkled dollars. The shop offers WiFi, however, seating is limited. There is one round table, and a longer shared space table, which could be a nice way to meet new people. So, if you want to get a little work done and you're accustomed to having an entire table to yourself, don't trip...just smile and get acquainted. I'm already craving another cup of Bitches Brew, so I'll probably go back today. read more

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Love the coffee and the employees. I have been going here for several years. The burrito bites are also fantastic

Absolutely love this place and this location. It's my go to for quality coffee and great people. David is my favorite for his hospitable and inviting personality. Thank you David! (^_^) Groundwork is definitely a staple of Venice : ) Thank you for everything, Brittni read more

Just started working right around the corner of Groundwork Coffee Co. so low and behold... I have already been here 3 times in the last week. It's a solid coffee shop with many locations along the west side of LA. Great coffee, cool vibe, nice service. Did you know they also serve really good food? Service for the food is a bit slow.. but for a coffee shop it's not bad. Here are the deets on what I've ordered! Nitro Cold Brew ($6) ; strong and solid. my type of coffee! beautiful round flavor that doesn't get old. Cali Club ($14) ; WOW - i actually think this sandwich is not what you'd think it would be just because of the bread it's served on. usually i imagine a club on a generic french roll or thick bread. but this sandwich is served on beautiful whole wheat sourdough, more thinly sliced.. which i absolutely adored. it allowed the contents of the sandwich come through (i.e. the delicious roasted tomato, herb aoli, salty bacon....) ugh. yum. Huli Huli Bowl ($14); what a fun name. i mean, who wouldn't want to get a huli huli bowl? well luckily, the taste lives up to the name. it's got asian flavors, it almost felt like a healthy home cooked meal i'd make at home. which is not something i'd like to order at a coffee shop when i'm out on a weekend adventure, but for a work lunch it was perfect. Come through to this place for anything between a creamy horchata, delicious latte, or solid breakfast burrito... as long as you don't mind putting down a couple bucks and waiting a few moments. read more

Very hip community supporting coffee shop in Venice, CA. They offer a good selection of difference coffee blends for sale with a solid offering of familiar coffee options. Their pasties are above average. Coffee is tasty and meaningful - history, origin, and etc. Where Groundwork Coffee stands apart is their hip hangout concept. The space is open and inviting. It is vey comment to see people working or studying in this cool hip coffee shop. To boot, it's located in Venice, CA, just around the corner from While Foods on Lincoln. There's plenty of food options nearby. Overall, cool space to ride your bicycle or Bird to. For those driving a car, there's a small parking lot with limited street parking in front. Solid 4 out of 5 stars. read more

My new favorite coffee stop in LA! Super cute location with friendly employees. As someone who usually drinks black coffee, I splurged on a Mexican Mocha with hemp milk. The chocolate was perfectly rich, and not too sweet! My friends ordered an iced black coffee and a regular mocha with cashew milk, and both were happy with their drinks! Very pleased with the experience. read more

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