I can say that groundwork coffee is a great coffee shop that is in a nice little location I love the train worker aesthetic that is here as well the coffee there is pretty darn good too definitely a big plus in my book sometimes you go to a fancy coffee shop and it tastes like dirt The people that work there are very nice as well and your drinks get out in a pretty timely fashion this is a cool place to check out if you're in the area you will like it read more

See all

This place used to be better, and taking a star off because I ordered the short rib hash and it was drenched in oil and couldn't get myself to eat most of it. I love the harissa sauce in the daybreak sammy as well as the beehive matcha latte. read more

If I lived closer I'd come much more often. Great looking menu, multiple non-dairy options, and delicious gluten-free zucchini bread. And I love gluten. Plus half-off pastries after 4pm. This place has a great staff, easy metro access and street parking, and plenty of seating options both inside and out. I appreciate it as a haven for studiers and people that just want to relax. The playlist is fantastic and the building itself is a cool historic train depot! read more

Great rustic, informal, old-fashioned coffee shop at a major transit intersection. Excellent coffee, a bit expensive, but good and fresh. They offer a small menu of breakfast/brunch items, tasty-looking, but pricey. Some indoor seating plus a large patio area, literally built into a preserved 1880 train depot. Very rustic, but with new features like air conditioning and wi-fi. read more

Groundwork Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Service is so-so. Server brought my food but not my drink. He came by with food and removed my number. I mentioned I had a drink to him and I thought he was going to get it because he acknowledged that I also had a drink. It never came... I had to get it myself from the front. They will get your food but not your drink. read more

One of my favorite​ locations in Valley. The best coffee​ shop in North Hollywood. Its located on the Metro station (Red/Orange), which is really comfortable. They have a lot of seats inside and outside. Really huge place. You can work there and be​ productive. Music is not annoying or loud. Another word​ about​ the ​menu. A perfect​ mix of hot/cold drinks, desserts​,​ and sandwiches​. read more

Hip, rugged, artsy vibes here with great coffee at a reasonable price. This Groundworks is located in what seemed like an old train station (?) which makes for a really cool working spot. It's spacious and there are plenty of tables inside and plenty of outlets along the wall. The interior leads to a patio along the tracks where it would be nice to hang out and catch up with someone! If you are looking to get some work done or study, this is a nice place to do so if you can block out some moderate noise of the bustling cafe, and work in a more dimly lit environment. Their mocha was delicious (would recommend)! Pastries are half off after 4 (if that's any more incentive for you to pay a visit here). Parking is available in a lot across the street- $2.50 for the whole day or $1/hour. Overall, a cool coffee spot to spend an afternoon or morning catching up or doing work that doesn't require toooo much concentration. Delicious drinks in a nice ambiance with cheap parking nearby. Not a bad deal! read more

I love the idea of this place, an old train station turned into a coffee shop? So cute! BUT.. Although the place is cute & my Beehive Matcha Latte was delicious.. this place left a bad taste in my mouth because the gentleman that took my order was straight up rude. It was my first time here so I asked him what was the difference between the regular Iced Matcha Latte versus the Iced Beehive Matcha Latte & he just replied in a way that made me feel unwelcomed. I won't be coming back. read more

I am NEVER going back to this place AND I am encouraging everyone I know to not give them our business. Damn shame. Rude, zombie employees. Including the security guard that is looking for a fight as he sits comfortably in an air conditioned building. All food and drinks are much more expensive than other places, with lower quality. They have "no plans to reopen the inside at anytime in the near future". Just sat outdoors in the heat at 2:15 and by 2:30 was kicked out because they close at 3. Told to leave cause they close in 30 minutes?! Not, "just so you know...". I brought a couple of out of town visitors with me, looking for a unique experience, and we got shat on. read more

Amazing spot! Their Vegan Breakfast Burrito is the best I've had. Finding a solid vegan "breakfast" burrito is hard to come by. Mm Mm Good! It hits harder on the weekday. On the weekend the burrito has way too many onions and doesn't taste the same. Kind of sad about it! read more

Yummy. Time to work on my laptop and snuggle in with their delicious burritto, substituting fruit for greens. Ice latte to match. The only challenge is the secrete is out and this is now a happening place! read more

Groundwork Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't care for writing reviews and I've only been here twice - so maybe I'm just not lucky. The first time the coffee was fine, nothing memorable and indifferent staff which is tolerable. Today however was probably one of the worse coffee shop drinks I've had. The latte tasted burnt and was barely warm. It was a mobile order I had placed 10 minutes prior so I'd expect it to still be somewhat hot like at a Starbucks. I'm usually okay about drink temperatures varying but the baristas' attitude is what threw me off. I get it's in rough area but it wasn't even really busy and they had several people working. It was hard to know who actually worked there at one point. read more

Really GOOD coffee!! I love the hemp milk iced latte and the hot almond milk latte! You can definitely taste the quality of organic ingredients! I have not had any food yet! But the menu looks awesome. They also have a good variety of pastries, juices & food to grab & go. I love the vibe & decor of this place! read more

See all

This is easily my new favorite hangout 'barn' away from home! They have an indoor and an outdoor area but we stayed inside because of the scorching heat. Thank heavens for the cool temperature. It felt like we were inside a nice ole ranch with hipster paintings, snazzy decors & fresh atmosphere. If you're looking to study alone or with a group, this is a suitable place for you as long as you don't mind soft indistinct chatters and acoustic music in the background. Otherwise, you can just sit and enjoy the ambience. Their concise brunch menu makes it easy to pick your order. I'm a fan of their avocado toast. Not only does it feel light in the stomach despite the presence of avocados, but the added sweetness of Pico de Gallo makes each baguette bite a delight. The breakfast burrito was substantial but you have the option to go vegan with it. I would suggest The Groundwork for Vegans. I didn't try their coffee or I would've had the gitters from drinking caffeinated drinks twice already in the morning. **Their restroom is located outside of the back exit door. Ask them for the code.** Overall, this is a great place to catch up with friends or simply spend some time alone. read more

See all

Really cool location right next to the Metro in an old train station building. The place is clean and has a cool vintage vibe. I had an iced vanilla latte and it was strong. I love strong coffee but most places don't go real strong in an iced latte, this is not most places This coffee was strong . There are tables in the back and it's a great place to talk or do some work. I kept wishing there was a fresh crepe guy there with the aroma of fresh cookies or crepes but it was all a dream, no crepe guy. The worst thing about this place is parking sucks. Coffee was good. read more

See all

As always great coffee and food. I just wish they had parking because it's hard to find parking on the street especially during weekend. I try to stop by every morning to get my coffee fix. It's also a great place to get some work done because there's usually a lot of tables available. read more

Just discovered this location! Old historically preserved train station-converted Groundwork Coffee. Great coffee & really tasty bkfast burrito + quaint, airy workspace. MAJOR CON: NO parking. Unless you take your life in your hands and run across the street. Good luck if you plan on working longer than 1hr. #meters Plus still a bit sketch & lot of transients/homeless waiting to use the passcode bathroom. **UPDATE 6/20/17 So finally cleaned up the transient problem & place looks MUCH nicergood job Groundwork. #communityimprovements read more

Groundwork Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Decent spot to eat and enjoy a quiet meal and coffee. Not too much variety in the menu but the food is tasty.

LOVE the interior of this groundwork coffee shop!! Very nice aesthetics and good atmosphere for studying or working! There is are plenty of seating areas with an upstairs and outdoor seating space as well! I ordered an Iced Mocha ($5) a little pricey but I love how it's organic. The taste is pretty consistent with the other groundwork coffee shops. In my opinion, not my favorite but def a decent cup of coffee! Overall a great place to chill and do some work :) **The building looks like the train station, but it's actually the coffee shop, sometimes they don't put the sign out so just keep an eye out for it** read more

See all

Well I'm super excited this place opened up here. They got amazing coffee and the food is really good as well. I had the nitro cold brew today and that was so good and smooth, doesn't need any cream or sugar. For food I got the lox and bagel on an everything bagel. I don't have much choices for food since I have an egg allergy, but they have good vegan options, so next time I'll try their vegan breakfast burrito or vegan tacos. It doesn't have any parking, but you should be able to find street parking in the area. read more

Groundwork Coffee - Nitro Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

How do you open up a coffee shop inside a historic train station building, and then give zero mention that your business is inside . . . a historic train station building!!! Ok so zero stars for the decor and lack of respect for the historic location. Zero stars for the service, as lackadaisical Gen Z's behind the counter, slowing prepare your order on their own schedule. Lot's of tables with plenty of outlets near by for those who wish to sit for hours chewing straws and sucking on free wifi. This place is ok if you're in transit. Not a necessary stop as a "That looks fun" location. What a same. read more

Decided to try this new location out, plus it's been awhile since I've had Groundworks coffee. Soooooo glad I did! This place is amazing! Location: Super cool location! Right next to the Metro station in a converted train station depot. Real cute, with lots of seating & a nice outdoor patio area. Coffee: This trip I tried the Horchata cold brew. I was looking a the menu & that caught my eye so I asked the really sweet girls at the register how it was & they said they loved it, recommended it & gave me a sample before buying, which is a nice touch, because who likes paying for something to later discover you aren't feeling it?! It did not disappoint! It's amazing! Soooo good! I wish it had a little more coffee flavor because I love my coffee, but it is what it is, horchata, lol! I will be getting this again for sure! Food: I ordered the avocado toast & that was really good as well! They do it a bit different here, they add slices of hard boiled egg to each toast & drizzle some sort of sweet sauce on it. It tasted like a sweet vinegrette w/ a mild kick, almost Thai-like. Comes with a side salad too. I would order this again as well! This place earned my loyalty and I will be back. Often! :) read more

Groundwork Coffee - Horchata cold brew! To die for! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

This coffee is AMAZING. Seriously, it's delicious. Their food, slightly overpriced and small but I am a happy regular for lattes, cold brew, everything coffee and pastries. I would deduct half a star if I could for price of food! The unique location is pretty cool and near the metro. They have a lot of outdoor seating and indoor seating as well. You could spend hours here. Parking can be tough but they are hepful and friendly so worth the inconvenience. :) read more

Groundwork Coffee - cute interiors - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After walking/running by here for the past couple I finally discovered it was a coffee joint! Decided to walk down before we caught the metro into downtown! We had just had breakfast so we did eat just stopped in for some coffees! It is the coolest and cutest little coffee joint around the area! Build in an old train cart they did a great job of keep the shop up! The coffee was excellent! My bf got a cold brew right out of the keg! And you could tell it was very fresh! I just got an Americana that was very hot and refreshing! We will heading back here soon to try out some of the food they have to offer! read more

Groundwork Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've always been a fan of Groundwork. If a coffee shop uses their beans or has their cold brew on tap, I know I'm set. When this location opened up I was thrilled. Located conveniently across the street from the Metro NoHo Red Line - this location offers a full menu or drinks, eats, coffee merch, and TONS of seating (both indoor and outdoor). Parking can be tricky, but there is metered street parking around the area. I've been to this location about 3 times and have ordered their Burrito Bites, Sweet Potato Short Rib Hash, Breakfast Burrito, Fried Rice, Cold Brew, Drip and Moroccan Mint tea. Service is quick, efficient and friendly. My only tiff is because it's located right next to the metro, you'll have a lot of interesting visitors come up to you asking for money. Aside from that - this is one of my go-to weekend breakfast spots! read more

After years of disuse, the North Hollywood Historic Train Depot is once again fulfilling its potential as a public space... albeit in a different way than originally intended. What was once a busy train station has been transformed into a Groundwork Coffee Shop at the terminus of the Metro Red & Orange lines, literally steps away from the Orange Line unloading zone. Hooray for adaptive reuse! With a historic building such as this, it becomes impossible to separate the project from the product, so admittedly much of the fanfare (and my personal affinity) will be based on the coolness of the historic renovation. That's human nature. There's nothing wrong with walking into a building and being charmed by its history. So, how's the coffee? I enjoyed my Mexican mocha and the lingering spiciness, as well as the scone. Their menu is extensive for breakfast items (egg sandwich, breakfast tacos/burrito, granola etc) and a number of takeaway sandwiches, bottled juices, etc in a refrigerated case. They have a few fresh sandwiches on the menu for lunch/afternoon. The kitchen closes at 5pm. The seating is not necessarily comfortable, but it's plentiful. They also have a large patio. Sometimes places are bigger than the sum of their parts. I'm sure some will say this Groundwork location is just a hipster coffee place in a cool building, and that's not necessarily wrong. However, it's also a long-shuttered building finally fulfilling its potential, and right now, it's the story of LA. It's near 2 Metro lines and a walkable, vibrant neighborhood. It's the first thing Red Line passengers will see when they ascend up the escalator and look across the street, down Lankershim and all the fun that awaits. For a first impression of NoHo, I couldn't think of anything better. read more

See all

The place is pure old historic charm spot! It is so cool to preserve this train station. The chai latte is pretty good, the service is really nice, however is a little price. But it is perfect to stop in the morning or to wait a friend to take metro. read more

Groundwork Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you've been to any of the other Groundwork Coffee spots in LA, then you already know the deal: Organic coffee, chill vibe, delicious food, and plenty of take-away options like cold-pressed juices and kombucha for your on-the-go nutrition. And if you're a daily commuter on that metro then you're in luck! This place is located literally right next to the station in NoHo inside a long building that seems to be an electric station. Not sure what to order? You can never go wrong with a Vietnamese iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk and a whopping 4 shots of espresso per 16oz. serving. If you don't have much a sweet tooth, their nitro cold brew should be right up your alley if you love your java. The 'nitro' aspect makes it super smooth and creamy, and if you love that rich consistency, I highly recommend adding a bit of their house-made cashew milk, hemp milk, or the ever-popular almond milk. It's all amazing, so pick your poison. The food is amazing, as well. And while it does pack a hefty price tag, the high-quality ingredients and genius combinations make it well worth it for a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner any day of the week. From fat veggie burritos filled to bursting with all sorts of goodness to light, yet filling salads, or one of their yummy pastries to pair perfectly with you coffee, you can't really go wrong with any of it. read more

You can't order food and coffee at the same time. They don't take orders over the phone. Super frustrating when they know this and choose not to fix it read more

Cool artistic location, good food, perfect coffee! Been there a couple of times again & will definitely come back when I'm around NoHo. read more

Groundwork Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Breakfast Burrito was the bomb. Swung by real quick and grabbed a coffee and saw the pic of the burrito and had to get it.

Located on Chandler right by the Metro tracks. The building itself seems historic and the interior was super cute. I came by with my sister to grab breakfast and some coffee because I'm a Groundworks fanatic and their menu looked intriguing. I ordered the Daybreaker and my sister went with the granola. The food took a little time to come out but it wasn't too long of a wait. My food was phenomenal! So much flavor packed into a little English muffin sandwich. I was satisfied and full until the evening. As for coffee, it was OK. I went with the house light roast for the day and it was too acidic for my taste. I probably should have went with a brewed to order coffee with a roast I'm familiar with but I was feeling cheap and didn't want to pay that extra dollar. Clean place, super friendly service, and extra points for soy AND almond being available to pour into your coffee along with the half and half and such. Will for sure be back! read more

First of all, best coffee ever. Food selection is great. Love the avocado toast. Definitely a twist with the corn, cheese and sweet chili dressing. The outside seating is wonderful and relaxing. Great place to bring the family. read more

Where to start where to start I love love their coffee... All their drinks from a latte, brew, cold brew, their Espresso shake is my favorite The coffee strength is the best compared to all those other well known places... BUT I have to say they have to train their staff in customer service, too. Not very friendly or welcoming. I have gone to 3 different locations and all three lack customer service. After all that being said... I will continue to go back, like I said I love their coffee and I'm a big supporter of small businesses... read more

Groundwork Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Cool space and outdoor area. Americano was decent. Breakfast burrito was good, with no meat protein, not sure it was $13 good. Unfortunately due to the location, restroom and accessibility of outlets, this will be a meeting place for the "home challenged" read more

I spent over $7 on their signature matcha drink, and it literally tasted like a glass of almond milk. I'm not sure how their coffee is, but if you're a matcha fan, I'd stick to one of the other coffee shops in the area. However, the employees were very kind, and the location is spacious and beautiful. read more

Cute location that will hopefully do well! I came here with a coworker on lunch because he wanted to get coffee to brew at home. I got a mocha and I have to say I wasn't entirely impressed. It was really syrupy and I won't ever order again. I guess I should stick to plain coffee here since that's really what they're known for. We didn't eat but the food did look and smell great. Overall though, this place is cute and I'll be back. There is a ton of space though the tables and chairs don't fill it enough quite yet. Hoping to come back and see if even more put together and hopefully try a different drink! read more

See all

This is a great spot for tea they are vegan, gluten free and use the best fresh ingredients. But my favourite here are their peanut butter cookies, moist nd full of flavour, never greasy. A little pricey but you get half off after a certain time. Unisex bathroom, wifi and lots of space with a Pocket Park in front. read more

I watched the restoration of the NoHo Historic train station for years. Before the removal of light rail from Los Angeles, this North Hollywood terminal served as an important depot connecting Southern California from Ventura to Los Angeles. The historic train station has been lovingly restored and Groundworks has taken up residence serving their locally roasted coffee to the benefit of North Hollywood. read more

Groundwork Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been coming to this place every Saturday and Sunday for almost a year, as I ride my bike from Sherman Oaks to Burbank, at it's right along the Chandler Bike Path. The food and drinks are very good, and the people behind the counter are nice enough, though not very attentive to details. Today I ordered 3 coffee drinks for my friends out on the back patio, and two breakfasts, which they bring out later to the number you put on your table. So, as I was carrying everything myself, I asked one of the women behind the counter if they could have the waiter bring out my last coffee with my breakfast, as i couldn't carry all three without spilling. She said "sure, what's your number." I said "99." And she repeated, "99, ok." I took my friends their drinks and waited for mine. The breakfasts came out, but no coffee. So I told the server he forgot my coffee, and he said "we don't bring out the drinks." So I walked the 30 yards back to the counter, and said "you forgot my coffee." To which the woman behind the counter said "it's right there." And pointed. At this point I was getting angry and said, "yes, I see it, but you said you'd bring it out to me with my breakfast order." She said "we don't bring the drinks." Getting angrier I said "but you specifically said you'd bring it out, when I asked you to 10 minutes ago, as my hands were full. Don't you remember?" To which she responded "Maybe you misheard." That's when I lost it. Not only did she screw up, but instead of apologizing, she decides to blame me for her mistake. I raised my voice loudly, "I did not mishear you. I was standing right here with my hands full of coffee. I asked you if you could have the waiter bring the third one with breakfast, and you said SURE. You even asked what number I had, and repeated it to the other woman behind the counter. I wouldn't have left the counter if you'd said no!" At this point a got a weak "oh, sorry." So I got my coffee and went outside. Only to find that they'd ALSO FORGOT TO BRING the soy milk I'd ordered with my granola. So I walked back inside, and went off on them again. It wasn't so much that they'd made the mistake. It was that they tried to make it my fault. That's NOT how you handle an angry customer. You apologize and then go out of your way to make it right. And if someone does get angry with you, because you make a mistake, you go out again before they leave, apologize again and make sure all's well. And this is after me being a regular customer for almost year, never asking them for anything special and TIPPING THEM EVERY TIME IN ADVANCE (as they have that stupid, tip-before-you're-served option on the cash register.) I won't be tipping in advance anymore. Besides, Joe's Coffee a block away has much better coffee. And Republic of Pie, 3 blocks away, has much better service. read more