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    Groundwork Coffee

    3.8 (717 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Vietnamese Iced Coffee
    Karina M.

    After a recovery session at Sweatheory, I finally visited Groundwork Coffee, a spot I had seen but never tried. I was greeted immediately upon walking in. The Vietnamese iced coffee was incredible rich and strong, exactly what I needed to wake me up and fuel a productive Saturday study session. The space has a really open, inviting layout, perfect whether you are plugging away on your laptop or catching up with friends. The lighting is just right. Between the atmosphere and that coffee, I will definitely be back.

    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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    Amazing breakfast tacos. The best nitro cold brew. Down to earth staff. Went here many times.

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    1 year ago

    Best breakfast tacos, burrito and service in hollywood. I go there often and love the food and latte

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    Great food & service... loved it. Only here for work but it's my "everday"breakfast & coffee spot.

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    This place super slaps . Great people great coffee great snacks. Truly a place worth stopping by to try

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    Best Mocha I've had in a very long time. The staff is awesome, and I always feel welcome here. Highly recommend this location.

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    Daybreaker sandwich is incredible. It's a busy little spot and certainly the best thing for several blocks.

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    I've been looking for a good coffee spot near me and I finally found one! Solid coffee and pastries!

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    Got princess parking right in front around 1:30 pm on a Tuesday so I can't say much for how it…read moreusually is at any other time. It was pretty busy for late afternoon but I took it as a good sign. My sister has been a bunch of times before and really wanted me to try their cream top but I don't drink coffee and they apparently stopped allowing modifications to their drinks so you can no longer add the cream top to the matcha latte. She got the cream top coffee and I got the matcha latte so I could sip the top of hers and drink mine and it was honestly so so good. I have no idea how they make their cream top but it's unlike any other I've tried. The matcha itself was also very smooth and great quality. Both drinks came out to just $13.50 total, which is amazing. Would come again!

    The matcha latte is superb-5 stars The service is fine, it's…read morecrowded but the line out the door went pretty quick. 4 stars The ambiance needs improvement. I get the Japandi minimalist design aesthetic but a lot of people would love to just sit down and drink their spendy beverage and there's just not enough seats for all the customers. I would suggest adding more benches along the North wall which is an entirely usable space as well as adding another counter along the window with barstools. For this, I have to give the ambiance 2 stars. I'd still come back for the exceptional matcha latte though!

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    Community Goods

    Community Goods

    4.2
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    Community Goods is probably one of the most overhyped spots in LA... but that doesn't change the…read morefact that if you live here (or you're visiting), it's absolutely worth experiencing at least once. The matcha latte is a must. Their breakfast sliders are incredibly fluffy, fresh, and light--I always add both avocado and bacon, and it's the perfect combo. But the real star for me? The pistachio spread toast. It might honestly be my favorite thing on the menu, even more than the sliders or the matcha. Now for the reality check: be prepared to wait. Anywhere from 30-50 minutes is pretty normal, and if you show up later in the day, there's a good chance they'll already be sold out some of the items. I got there before they opened at 8 a.m., and the line was already around the corner. LA people are professional line waiters lol. The one upside is that it's far enough east that you don't get the full 405 west crowd bcz its "too east 405" to show up... so there's that. ;))) A couple of downsides: there's no indoor seating, and the inside has a pretty strong greasy kitchen smell. Don't be surprised if your clothes smell like the restaurant after you leave. Even with all that, this is still an easy 5-star spot for me. Great food, excellent matcha, and a pistachio toast I'll happily wait in line again with the LA unemployed crowd that stresses out that they can't make it to their pilates class bcz of the long line... :))

    She's a little overhyped, but still serves up a very yummy matcha that's worth at least one visit…read moreif you're in LA! Go on a weekday so the wait is a bit more bearable (I waited about 30-40 minutes on a weekday midday). The matcha latte with a cream top was rich and sweet - I loved it, but I had a few friends that thought it was too much. More of a sweet treat drink than a sophisticated matcha, but I'm not complaining. Inside there isn't any seating, and the line does wrap around one time indoors. They're quite busy but do get the drinks out pretty quick! Food options were sold out by the time I got there around noon. Community goods is an LA essential for a reason, it was fun to visit and if I'm around it I'd stop by again!

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