nice place, worker was super friendly. ordered herbal tea, which was mango + hibiscus unsweetened for 4.50 and it was pretty good. had a very nostalgic taste to it which i enjoyed. they put quite a bit of ice tho so it watered down quite a bit. lots of seating, nice lighting read more

Groundwork Coffee - Herbal Tea Iced - 16 oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best Chemex I've had!! Lupe and Dani rock! They make the perfect brew! Ask for them! Update ** 11/25/23 I recently made a triumphant return, armed with an arsenal of experiences as a seasoned coffee enthusiast and food aficionado. The ambience, though a tad chilly in the vibes department for my taste, rocks a rustic decor that screams urban LA coolness. Now, let's talk coffee. Just had their Sumatra pour-over, and oh boy, it was an orchestra of flavors! Major shoutout to Nancy, the barista extraordinaire, for crafting me a cup of perfection today! Intrigued and ready for round two - planning to explore more of their coffee wonders on my next visit! read more

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Great fucking place. Food and coffee are always amazing and the service is always nice. Chill and enjoyable coffee shop.

I've been living under a rock for the past year. So my work is located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. When I know it's a heavy day, I'll want my dose of caffeine like any normal human being. There's a Coffee Bean across the street. There's a Starbucks a quarter mile away. I would get my coffee from either one of those two spots until my colleagues formally educated me on Groundwork Coffee. What have I been doing for this long? I was blown away for getting cheap, generic coffee when this awesome place was right around the corner. Ever since then, I've been going here multiple times a week. I'll go for the Vietnamese coffee when I want a shot straight to the brain. On less hectic days, I'll go for a latte or a cold brew. Check out this trendy spot if you're in the area. read more

the food and coffee were delicious and Groundworks was the perfect work space, with lots of seating (upper and lower levels) outlets, and easy to access WiFi! The staff were very friendly and happily explained the menu items and answered my questions. I was wondering about the parking but currently the meters/ app are not working so it was free two hour parking- they said they don't check the area often and to just check on the car frequently if exceeding two hours. I loved the breakfast burrito and added bacon to it. It was so filling and well worth it!! read more

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Unfortunately got a burrito with a 2 hair strands in it. Pretty bummed out because the breakfast burrito is pretty good here. The woman who helped out handled it very professionally, so I'm still very grateful about that. I still enjoyed the beehive matcha latte though! It's a little cinnamon-y with a slight sweetness and tons of earthy goodness. I recommend this drink! read more

Nice ambiance, clean and friendly staff. The coffee was Excellent Only one person handling everything. It will get busy and customers don't like to wait too long read more

Love the horchata coffee and the ice tea options , just wish they accepted cash as well!

lots of places to sit indoor and outdoor! menu has selection of drinks and food items. It is a bit cold indoors, so bring a jacket if you are planning to stay a bit to work, chat, etc. I got the horchata cold brew; a lot more sweeter than I expected--more horchata, less coffee flavored. Light on music, so it's a great study or work spot! read more

Groundwork Coffee - Horchata Cold Brew - 16 oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious coffee. Friendly cashier. Quiet place. I enjoyed the coffee and the environment.

Yum yum yum ! Solid iced decaf oat milk latte . I usually like my coffee with a pump or two of sweetener but I just had it plain today and it was yum ! The place itself is clean and close by a sausage place on the corner that looks too good not to try . I also would recommend the overpriced avocado toast here as well . Had this spicy sweet glaze on it and a perfectly cooked egg . 10.00 . Some seating available outside and a few other places to check out and eat near by . Also very close to little Tokyo ! :) read more

Groundwork Coffee - Decaf iced oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ordered the beehive matcha latte with whole milk and wow the honey is definitely there. Personally, too much honey that it overpowers the matcha flavor. I love that I saw them make the matcha in a matcha bowl but so sad that I only tasted honey. read more

Pretty good breakfast options here if you're in the area. I tried the vegan breakfast burrito bowl, it's nice having this option so you still get the breakfast burrito taste without the breakfast burrito bloat read more

Well, this was my first time here. I'll start by saying that the place looks very nice. Pretty chill spot. But the customer service needs a bit work. No one acknowledged my presence as soon as I walked in. I was waiting in line and still no one asked if I had been helped yet. No eye contact either, even though I was standing 8 ft from them.... Then I noticed a gentleman had walked in and started ordering from the counter, so I figured well I guess this isn't the line so I walked up to the counter and finally ordered my food. I mean a warm welcome would've been good, right? Example; "Hi, welcome to Groundwork, we will be with you in a moment." Then, "How can I help you?" Moving on. Now, the BLTA was great! Very tasty I will add. And the Horchata cold brew, was very good. Never tried it before, and it did satisfy my curiosity. I will give Groundwork another go. I will look forward in trying something new. I'm going to give 4 stars for the food and because of the dude that brought my food. My short interaction with him was waaaay better. Great attitude and had a better customer service experience. And also because this was a cool looking spot. Cheers read more

Groundwork Coffee - BLTA and the Horchata Cold Brew - 16 oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent breakfast burrito with short ribs!!!!! Worth it! Winning menu with specialize brewed coffee. Must try! read more

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Went there today at around 6:30am on a Sunday! Very few on sea are open and there was parking right in front!! The customer service was wonderfully kind and helpful! No Bfast at the time, so I got two pastries: matcha croissant and a cinnamon coffee bread. I also got a cold brew concentrate, whole beans (the supernatural blend) because I got some whole beans, I got a free cup of coffee and the Vietnamese coffee. The pastries were tasty!!!! The free cup of coffee was the same as the whole beans that I got, loved it.. soft and light fruity taste. Everything was top notch... except for the Vietnamese style coffee... it was premixed and came from a large container. It must be quite a popular drink to come in that way. I'll say that it was aiight.... I wish they had the Phin and pour over into ice and condensed milk, but they didn't... it came from a large container of premix? As I said... it was aiight... I wouldn't classify it as being a category of Vietnamese coffee, IMHO... sorry for the loss of a star... BUT, that aside, this place was great!!! I hope to come back again on another early Sunday! read more

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Went to Groundwork coffee to sit and work and it was such a great little workspace. It was a bit loud but honestly the AC and outlets were perfect. I got a cold brew (which turned out to be SUPER sweet-- wayyy too sweet for my liking) and a breakfast burrito. Those two things came out to $30 so I would say this is on the pricier side for a small coffee shop which along with the struggle for parking is where I deduct a point. Service was great and they were friendly so above all else I had a great experience! read more

Great cafe and coffee place to add to your list. Many breakfast varieties to choose from brunch sandwiches to pastries. Indoor and outdoor seatings are available. read more

VEGAN BREAKFAST BURRITO. All I have to say. Their coffee is good and their matcha is okay (honestly overpriced), but oh baby do I crave this burrito. The spicy dip on the side is just oh so good and the potatoes inside and crispy and delish. The cafe is also great for working - outlets, wifi, and plenty of tables. There's limited free parking out front if you get lucky, and a lot of street parking on Rose if not. read more

Love this coffee shop, i come here almost DAILY! The staff if great and the drink are also great. I do wish they would do more specialty seasonal flavors like they use too, I'm still waiting for the day they bring lavender back! Fingers crossed read more

Groundwork Coffee - Iced quad vanilla oat Latte - 16 oz. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Looking to refill up my coffee container, I swung by Arts District looking for this location. This convenient location still opens during the stay at home order, and the service continues to feel personal and phenomenal. The quick-service frequently cleaned the shop and brought the drink outside to curb for me while we waited. Groundwork Coffee is known for their large dark beans of organic quality, and luckily this place was still stock with freshly roasted batches. I picked up Black Magic for a decent medium roast for darker flavors of chocolate - fitting for an espresso drink that wakes me up in the morning with its alluring aroma. Don't forget to enroll in the membership program, and I almost forgot to grab my complimentary drink. I opted for the Beehive Matcha Latte because the added spice surprisingly complements the blend of almond milk and matcha without overwhelming the balance. read more

Groundwork Coffee - Beehive matcha latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Such a great coffee shop for so many reasons. 1. Good for working - Free wifi + Lots of table space AND outlets. Music is the perfect volume. Good lighting. 2. Great coffee - their drip coffee and espresso drinks are all so delicious 3. Great FOOD - the burritos here are amazing!! So unexpected for a chain coffee shop. But seriously try the breakfast burritos (I especially like the vegan one, even as a non-vegan) read more

Love the coffee, and the customer service was excellent! I was waiting at the counter for a few minutes because the staff was busy elsewhere. When they came over, they apologized and gave me my drink on the house. Great place to study too, lots of seating read more

Nice little coffee shop to work in. Not exactly quiet though, and the bathroom is in a weird spot. Other than that, it was nice!

First time trying groundwork breakfast and man don't sleep on it, Everything I have tried so far is bomb. Breakfast sandwich delicious with runny yolk .. breakfast burrito with bacon and that orange sauce fire. Order online quick pick employees always welcoming .. love it read more

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Breakfast is soo good (soyrizo breakfast tacos & avo toast are my fav!) and love their beehive matcha. Overall I love the vibe & atmosphere! Only improvement is their bathroom isn't the cleanest but it's more like a rundown/old dirty vs a gross dirty if that makes sense read more

Second time here and the first time I was here was prior to the pandemic and it was very busy. The vegan pastries were delicious especially the cinnamon roll but it was too sweet. Coffee was okay but not as great as I expected it to be. Other options were good. The shop is decent with enough chairs and tables go do work. The staff are friendly. The second time I was here, I decided to try their vegan breakfast item and skipped the coffee. Got the BLTA and it was okay. The price is high for the sandwich. The atmosphere is pleasant and can be loud at times. read more

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

I stopped in again for that delicious breakfast burrito and ordered another chai as well only to find out that my message was heard! Thank you for getting an alternative for plastic straws! Woohoo! What is it made of might I ask? I haven't seen that type before so perhaps I'll have to spread that word around as well about it. Now about those plastic cups... Don't worry, I'm not just harping on you, but everyone about plastics which are consuming our planet. Keep up the good work! Kristin -environmental scientist read more

Groundwork Coffee - Chai with hemp milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here on a Monday morning to have a remote work date with a friend! I arrived around 8:45 AM and was fortunate to find street parking off of Traction. There are spots that are 4 hours from 10 AM-6 PM, which worked out perfectly since we were planning to head out around 1:30/2 PM anyways. When I first arrived, there were a good amount of tables open on both the top and bottom levels. I ordered the iced matcha latte which ended up being a steep $6.75 plus an extra 50 cents for oat milk. This is probably the most I've ever paid for a matcha latte, so I had pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, when I received my drink, I had a feeling it wasn't going to be the greatest as the distinct matcha green color was lacking. After taking a sip, the oat milk and simple syrup were the primary flavors with only slight notes of matcha. For all the fellow matcha lovers out there, I'd recommend going elsewhere or ordering a different drink here. In terms of ambiance, I was a pretty big fan of the overall noise level and mood. Other folks were working, chatting with friends, but nothing that was overly distracting or disruptive. Also, the background music was full of soothing jazz and oldies and played at a nice volume. Overall, not sure if I'd go out of my way to return here due to parking (it'd be much tougher to find a spot later in the day), high prices, and disappointing matcha latte quality. However, if you're able to come earlier in the day and are a fan of coffee, this might be a good spot to check out. read more

Cute little coffee shop in the arts district, they have plenty of seating inside. There were a handful of people around the shop either with friends or busy on their laptops. It seems like a great place to come and work for the day! I couldn't decide on one drink so I ordered an iced oat milk matcha latte and a Vietnamese iced coffee, they DID NOT disappoint. The latte was creamy and tasted so good, the iced coffee was loaded with caffeine but it was still a little sweet. I paid a total of $15 for both drinks(before tip) which is a little expensive in my opinion but it's worth the treat! read more

Love Groundwork! Friendly service, food is really good. I'm a regular customer of the Arts District location.

This is a pretty solid cafe if you want to get some work done. There's a lot of people coming in and out for their coffee fix, but overall the noise level is pretty quiet in here. It's about a 10-minute walk from Little Tokyo so it's in a pretty good location if you want to grab some food. I ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee and got it really fast. The coffee was very strong (I might've gotten a caffeine headache but that proves it's legit Vietnamese coffee) and slightly sweet without being overpoweringly sweet. There's a good amount of seats so you don't have to worry about not being able to find somewhere to sit. There's some power outlets scattered throughout the cafe as well (not sure how many there are). Can't wait to come back again in the future. read more

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

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Parking in the area can be difficult so my bf dropped me off and circled around. I ordered two lattes with oat milk and unfortunately they both had a bitter, burnt after taste. Sad to say but there are much better options in the area read more

Bottom line if I'm gonna pay $7 for coffee, it should be a great drink. Without attitude. Service is hit and miss as new people get hired. But they are usually efficient! I mostly order pickup and love the way they label your coffee, you don't even need to park the car. Food items are made in the back and brought out directly to you! Everything is always yummy, and quick eats! You can hang out here for hours! Locals are sweet and chatty! They have an easy rewards system that I've enjoyed for years! Today however was a huge miss. My drink wasn't tasting as it usually tastes. It tasted like hot milk. When I explained this, the Latino barista explains to me it's suppose to taste like hot milk, essentially because of the size I got! I always get the same drink, same size! He just doesn't make it correctly. He needs to work on his technique! Baristas there are always on point, but he didn't even get what I was saying or listening really. Maybe he doesn't do enough espresso and cuts it short in the pour! I don't know! But it wasn't right and he refused to fix it. Only telling me to pay more for more espresso! No! So I guess Tuesday's is the OFF day! Thanks guys! Heading to verve! Where I can get a 12 ounce on a Tuesday, that doesn't just taste like hot milk! read more

Cute spot for coffee, tea, or brunch in the heart of arts district. The food was good, but nothing over the top. I had the: - Breakfast brew bitches: I enjoyed this dish and how tender the short rib was. The poached egg was a nice touch, it added more body to the overall dish. - Breakfast burrito: it looks exactly like how it tasted - bland, mediocre, and simple. I added short rib and it didn't quite hit the spot for me. This dish could benefit another sauce like a bold & spicy salsa, or avocado smash with some heat. I found it to be okay and just okay. If I were to dine here, I'd want to try the Breakfast Tacos. Overall, it's a decent spot! read more

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

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I ordered the vegan breakfast burrito (with slight modifications for my preference), and it was one of the BEST vegan breakfast meals I've had! It was so flavorful and filling. I read reviews beforehand, knew I had to try it, and it did not disappoint. If you have the means to and want to try a vegan item, make it this burrito! read more

I was just here with my friend in the morning we got the vegan BLT, since she's vegan. For drinks we got Iced Coffee with oat milk and a Iced Matcha Latte with almond milk. Everything about this place is great. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere of the place is chill. It's a very chill & cool coffee shop, definitely going to have to go there from now on. The iced matcha latte & BLT were delicious. read more

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Needing to find time to chill for 4 hours, I heard that this was place a nice place to work with a great Breakfast burrito... and honestly both of those reviews are spot on. The only thing I could gripe about is the price. The burrito was amazing (I got the base version without any meat and it was amazing with their sauce, especially the orange one), a solid 9.5/10. I also got this with their Vietnamese Coffee since I needed to study for an exam and my god I could feel the caffeine rushing through my body. Would get again if I need to stay awake for less because I was able to drink this for two days and have enough energy for both days. And of course their study area is very spread out with a lot of outlets, tables, and free Wifi. The music is also on the lower end so definitely a vibe. Would come again :) read more

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

Food is ridiculous, as in ridiculously good, coffee is amazing. The bitches n hash or something like is my favorite !! The ice vanilla latte is yummy, the horchata cold brew is really good as well. Since I no longer live in LA I rarely go, but when I am in LA I always go! read more

The coffee is so delicious!!! I recommend the Horchata brew Service it's always great. read more