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    Groundwork Coffee

    3.8 (715 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Bitches Brew Hash
    Grace K.

    I was waiting in line for a kbeauty event nearby and got hungry so I asked my bf to go get some food while he got come coffee that he needed. He sent me the menu and we both agreed that the Bitches Brew Hash seemed the easiest to eat in line and sounded most delicious! Instead of poached eggs we changed it to scrambled eggs (err on the side of caution to not get food poisoning). The bowl was so so good! There was plenty of sauce and the ratios were perfect! I would go back to Hollywood area just to eat this dish again.

    Pumpkin Spice Latte w/ Oatmilk and banana bread
    Kenna A.

    This little coffee shop is great. Was a quick walk from our hotel and the coffee was really smooth and had a great flavor. The banana bread was delicious and was a thick slice! The barista was sweet too!

    Maritza S.

    Love this location! The location is always very clean and employees are friendly and helpful. We ordered the breakfast burrito and the vegan breakfast burrito (we are vegetarian). Personally I enjoyed the regular breakfast burrito more than the vegan burrito. But both were still very yummy! The total for two burritos and a coffee was $40, which is a bit pricey but that's LA! I was able to snatch a meter street parking spot but might be tricky to find street parking.

    Cappuccino - 8 oz
    Eli T.

    Excellent service, friendly staff, good Latinx music, and delicious cappuccino with homemade cashew milk. The biggest challenge was that the groundworks wifi stopped working while I was taking a call! I tried to log on afterwards and unable to so had to take rest of the call by phone.

    Hot matcha latte
    Karina S.

    Stopped by for a quick morning beverage. I got the hot matcha latte with almond milk, it was solid but nothing super exceptional. Very friendly staff and nice cozy interior that I'd come back for! The pastries and breakfast burrito caught my eye for next time.

    Had to try the Horchata Cold Brew!  Bf got an iced latte with agave & hemp milk
    Jodie F.

    I love horchata so when I saw Horchata Cold Brew on the menu, I had to try it! It's premixed with almond milk, great for non-dairy consumers. It's pretty good but could be a little sweeter. The iced latte with agave & hemp milk was ok.

    Fried egg sandwich

    Got an iced americano and the fried egg sandwich - the bread was delicious and both items came out fast! Seating was also easy and it wasn't loud inside, even when there was a rush.

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    Kristin Leigh M.

    This is my go-to whenever I'm at my LA office or in the Hollywood area. I love Groundwork because: 1) they have a great loose leaf tea selection - and I do mean great! I like black tea, so usually go with Earl Grey or English Breakfast (I prefer the Earl Grey), but they have about a dozen available. 2) ample indoor seating 3) fresh squeezed orange juice! 4) they open at 7am!!! The staff are also very friendly. I have worked from here for short while, too, while waiting for my office to open -- the brick walls do look nice on Zoom meetings :) Great spot! 2022: 116/100

    Vanilla Latte - 16 oz
    Brittany S.

    Good spot to grab a cup of coffee in the heart of LA. Right across from the CNN building and steps away from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it's in a great spot. Decent-sized menu with options. There are also pastries and hot foods like breakfast burritos.

    Waiting for our drinks and burrito
    Quinn Q.

    Great drinks and service! We ordered the breakfast burrito which was great but man the salsas they give you to go with it are 10/10. Located on a corner and easy to find.

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    From the pastries to the drinks I have not been disappointed, also rhe food and staff are great

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    4 months ago

    Superior coffee. Best vanilla latte I've had in a long time. 10/10 breakfast tacos they load them up

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    11 months ago

    Solid coffee and the prices aren't bad. Nice size to hangout and maybe do some studying. I think it's a legit coffee spot

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    Mediocre coffee and WAY overpriced. Tiny cups. Drips were almost warm! Dirty interior. Rude staff. Never again.

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    Unfortunately, Community Goods is worth the hype and I will be coming back and waiting in line haha…read more I went for the first time a few weeks ago on a Saturday morning around 9:30am and waited 1.5 hours. The line is not for the faint of heart. I tried their matcha einspanner, breakfast sliders, and pistachio toast and all three were AMAZING. - Matcha Einspanner: One of the best matchas I've ever had! The matcha is so well balanced - you can actually taste the matcha, not too sweet, and creamy too. They also sprinkle sea salt on top which helps enhance the matcha flavor. My only complaint is that I wish the cup was bigger. - Breakfast Sliders: I wasn't expecting much from the sliders, but everyone always hypes up their slides, so I knew I had to give it a try. I was not disappointed! The egg is so fluffy and the sauces that come with it are so delicious, especially their hot sauced. I added bacon and avocado too and it was great. - Pistachio Toast: I feel like their pistachio toast is not talked about enough. It was so yummy and satisfying that I wish I could get another one. The toast is hearty and the pistachio spread with sea salt, olive oil, and olive oil is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'm still thinking about their toast. Although it is quite pricey, I think the taste and quality justify the price. The interior is small and there's about 6 tables outside which is pretty crowded so you might have to take it elsewhere to enjoy. Parking is easy with metered street parking or free parking in the neighborhoods.

    Community Goods is unfortunately/fortunately worth the wait for their matcha einspanners. The…read morematcha is slightly earthy, but the pleasantly salty cream foam is the real standout and what keeps me coming back. It seems like the salted foam is delivered to the store. There always seems to be a line, but their staff works very efficiently. Only a couple benches inside to sit while waiting in line. We finally tried the hyped-up sliders, but they were disappointing. The texture felt very one-note...soft, untoasted Hawaiian buns, thick fluffy egg, and even more so with the avocado we added. Flavor-wise, they were plain and unimpressive. The bacon add-on helped by adding some crispy, smoky texture. The sweet-and-sour sauce brought a bit more dimension, while the tangy mayo wasn't particularly memorable. Since Community Goods is on Melrose and close to a lot of LA hotspots, I often find myself stopping by when I'm in the area. Great matcha but the sliders aren't worth it.

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