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    Groundwork Coffee

    4.1 (560 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Patricia B.

    Rating: 3.5/5 Stumbled across this place while walking around the boardwalk and got a 16 oz iced vanilla latte with regular milk for around $7. The latte was ok and I didn't really taste the vanilla, but it did its job for my caffeine fix! As for the service, it was great. There was one worker and he was super sweet taking our orders + making them. When you go, just know it's a small space, so don't expect to sit down and drink your coffee inside. Depending on how busy it is or how many workers, you can expect to wait a bit but it's not that long of a wait.

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    Margery C.

    Ambiance: 5 Stars Perfect Place to work remotely or meet friends. A great community coffee shop that's super chill, and points for being a few blocks from Costco. Service: 5 Stars Friendly and knowledgeable Food: 5 stars Fresh baked goods and good coffee section

    Not so chai "dirty chai"
    Drew H.

    Let me start by saying, I've lived in the neighborhood for more than 30 years. I don't go here often so no real loss for Groundwork. I go here once in a while because it's close to my house. This is the second time I ordered a dirty chai latte. The first time it was pretty good. This morning is was not. All I got was a regular latte with cinnamon. Whole Foods makes a much better dirty chai. I guess I just need to stick to my regular drip black coffee, which I will get at Flake right down the street. The price is a bit much as well, $32.00 for two coffees and two breads... wth?

    The cafe... indoors

    Food, Service, cleanliness... all good. Had a decaf iced cashew latte! Dark roast... strong.. enjoyed:) 2 Guys here today are so kind.. knowledgeable and friebdky

    Spiced chai
    Rachel C.

    Spiced chai here was so yummy! Love that they have 3 different sizes to choose from -- as someone who is a bit sensitive to caffeine but still love a good drink, very happy that I was able to get a small and not contribute to any food waste. Drinks ranged from $4.50 to $6.50 for a small 8oz size. Parking is on the street. Large outdoor patio with lots of seating but no outlets outside. Outlets are inside. Free WiFi

    Strawberry matcha

    Paid 10 dollars for a matcha with strawberry large , adding strawberry was 2 dollars extra and it was less then 2 oz of strawberry. The employees could not care less to have any sort of good customer service. I get it you are bored but at least greet customers when they walk in.

    B certified
    Dj HiSoul I.

    B certified great for quick coffee and bfast, lots of outdoor seating for vitamin D. Bfast burrito was solid.

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    Great cafe! I really liked it, they were friendly, and had a nice environment! Thanks!

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    Very good mocha latte a lot of out door seating first time at this location friendly staff

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    9 months ago

    Great spot! The Beehive Matcha is delicious! The café has a really cool industrial vibe, and all of the staff are super kind and welcoming.

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    Amazing coffee, best in town, nice people, good vibe, cool place! Thanks for being so reliably good

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    Any plans for more both gluten free and vegan food? Oh yeah.. the mindful and powerful bars are great.

    Is there room here for sitting, drinking coffee, and doing work?

    Hahaha. Two completely different answers with no explanations... got to love that. At peak hours it is madness in there and you may have to wait 10-15 mins or so to get a seat. BUT Pro Tip for you: there's a secret room in the back where the locals… 

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    From the moment my boyfriend and I walked up to the coffee shop the staff was so friendly Natalia…read moreand Claudia, and one of the baristas Claudia even opened the door for us to enter. The cafe is cozy and modern, like a San Francisco tech vibe, nice music playing, low decibel for easy to conversation. The coffee wasn't very acidic thankfully Perfect balance with my oat milk. The Avacados toast here is on another level I can't explain how awesome it was, but the flavors were soooo intense. The radish and quinoa were a nice touch. Perfect for breakfast. I would love to return next visit out here!

    5/6/2026 4 1/2 Stars…read more First time here and came here to try their coffee and matcha. They are also a bar and sell wine, beer and sake, as well some food items. SHORT STACK Mix well! Creamy coffee drink of Americano, smoky flavor, lovely salted creamy top. It's basically a cream top coffee. Loved the cream. Very well done. Everything mixed together tasted like coffee ice cream. TROPICOQUETA Guava-forward matcha drink. A little bit of fizz. There was an extra mineral taste. Could be from the carbonated water. Matcha was okay. But it didn't shine. It tasted muddled. It wasn't good. I always want to try mango mixed matchas, but this one was a letdown. CUSTOMER SERVICE Friendly service. Greeted as I first walked in and the barista even offered to answer any questions in regards to their menu. She was very easy-going and was not rushing me to order, which was nice. INDOOR + OUTDOOR SEATS Indoor sofas, tables, seats and bar seats. Outdoor tables and seats available. Very relaxed vibe overall. Most of the seats and tables were occupied and most people were there working on their laptops. PARKING There is a parking garage right next to Noun, but it is not free parking. I did not park there. Carpooled so I did not have to find parking, but the parking garage is an option if you're having your drinks to go. But probably best to find street parking.

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    Menotti's Coffee Stop

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    4.2
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    Excellent tasting coffee! Highly recommend the Bees Knees (honey lavender latte) + Spanish Latte…read more(cinnamon + condensed milk). In addition to coffee, they have a curated collection of vinyls for sale. We purchased a few 1970s-1980s funk and soul records from South-East Asia. This will be my go-to coffee shop in LA!

    If I had to pick one coffee shop that lives rent-free in my head, it's Menotti's…read more Yeah, the prices have gone up over the years, but somehow I still find myself thinking about this place all the time. It's one of those spots that's worth the occasional splurge because the quality is just that good. The Spanish Latte is easily one of my favorites and a must-try if you're visiting for the first time. But if you know about the secret menu... sheeeesh. I'll have to gatekeep that one. Let's just say it's hands-down the best latte I've ever had. Perfect balance, amazing flavor notes, and one of those drinks that makes you stop and appreciate how good coffee can actually be. The atmosphere is just as great as the coffee. There are games to play, cozy corners to hang out in, and little hidden gems throughout the shop if you're paying attention. It's the kind of place where you can grab a drink and end up staying way longer than you planned. A true Venice classic and still one of the best coffee spots I've ever been to. Staff is amazing and just feels just a community, they make the experience feel incredible for just getting a coffee

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    Alfred Coffee

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    3.7
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    Alfred is always a solid choice for coffee, matcha, and other specialty drinks. Since this location…read morewas in the same shopping center as where I was having lunch, my friends and I decided to stop by for a little afternoon pick-me-up. We all ordered the World Famous Hot Vanilla Latte, which is made with vanilla syrup, espresso, and steamed milk. While I usually go for one of their matcha drinks or something a little sweeter, I had not had this latte in a while and figured it was time to order it again. It was great for the weather and exactly what I was in the mood for. I normally visit the Studio City location but this Marina del Rey location was a pleasant surprise. It is right by the marina, so you can enjoy your drink while watching the boats go by. The cafe also has a cute nautical theme that gives it a different feel from many of Alfred's other locations. The service was friendly and efficient and our drinks came out quickly and exactly as ordered. Parking was also very convenient. The parking lot offers two hours of free parking with validation and all of the businesses validate. Since we were there for longer than two hours, I simply drove out and back in. Overall, this is a great Alfred location if you are in the Marina del Rey area. Between the waterfront views, easy parking, and consistently good drinks, it is definitely worth stopping by.

    The ALFRED location in Marina del Rey is clean and in a really nice area, especially being close to…read morethe beach and right next to one of my favorite burger spots. Unfortunately, I've been there on two separate occasions now, and both times the staff behind the counter seemed like they didn't really care much for their guests, or at least me. Maybe it's the location, maybe it's the staff, I'm not sure. As much as I like ALFRED's matcha, I'll probably refrain from visiting this particular location again. I just don't like spending my money somewhere I don't feel welcome. I'm leaving three stars because service, atmosphere, and the quality of the food or drinks all matter when reviewing an establishment, especially one that is already well established. The location and drinks are both good, but the poor service is what keeps this particular location from receiving a higher rating.

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