Groundwork Coffee Co.
| Address: | 811 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA |
| Phone: | +1 213-626-6060 |
| Site: | groundworkcoffee.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 6AM–8PM 6AM–8PM 6AM–8PM 6AM–8PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–8PM |
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Bryan Hong
I consider this particular Groundwork location to be a great neighbor and an active part of the neighborhood. The workers are always friendly and the coffee is great. Groundwork in general is an L.A. institution, roasting coffee locally for decades. Great quality coffee at much more reasonable prices than some of the newer, trendier specialty coffee joints. The whole beans are a particularly good deal, often selling a full pound for less than what other places charge for 12 oz and on top of that, bean purchases come with a free drink! I am particularly a fan of the Viora lids they put on their paper cups... closest thing to the experience of drinking from a mug that youll ever get from a paper cup. I havent seen these lids anywhere else in L.A. or even Seattle for that matter.
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Jairu O.
I love groundwork, but more especially this location! The coffee is so good, the staff is incredibly kind and helpful - Jeff, Kate, Arneet, Angel, Kira and Ainsley! Their like neighborhood friends. Really its the first coffee shop in LA Ive gone to where they dont seem PAINED to serve their customers but actually delighted. Coming from the south, its refreshing. People are really good at complaining when something is wrong, but I think these people are doing it right and they deserve accolade. Glad I found this place.
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M Bob
Ive been here a few times due to its proximity to my work and it always leaves me disappointed. The portion size for the steel cut oats was about the size of a baby food jar, the quesadilla had like one thin layer of cheese, and the last time i was there they were out of eggs so i ordered something else only to be told they closed the kitchen (it was lunch time! ). This place is ridiculous and the only reason it does well is because hipsters will like anything that is overpriced.
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Nora Ram
I got my debit card information stolen from here and had to deal with reporting fraudulent charges and the works. I know the fraud happened at this location because I never use my debit card but accidentally used it the last time I was here. I still have the card...so I assume that someone who works there got my info out of the credit card reader/database/system thing.
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Habiba Manjurr
This a great coffee place in DTLA art district. Nothing artsy and fancy like Urth cafe just which is only few blocks away... just simple good coffee! I have been buying their cold brew AND coffee beans for home from them for a while and happy with my purchase. Their brunch style food is also pretty good. I regularly get theiravocado with poached eggs!
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Dan Kegel
Good coffee. Ive been coming here for about a year now; their soy latte is reliably good, the wifi is great, and its not too crowded. Great place to work for an hour to get away from the office. Fun fact: this location was a Novel Cafe for a couple years, but its back to being a Groundworks now.
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Brandon Irwin
I literally NEVER write reviews but this groundwork is great! My wife and I got a cappuccino and an espresso milkshake. The milkshake was not good, didnt taste like ice cream or espresso but the cap was perfect. Its a cozy little place to get some work done and conversate with the local artists.
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David Yaroshevsky
While boasting a great variety of premium options for food & drinks, Groundworks craft coffee isnt quite up to par. Most people will love Groundwork as always, but if youre a fan of pourovers or a good, clean coldbrew, Id suggest you keep walking to Blacktop Coffee around the corner.
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James Chou
Enjoyed their beaans bought from stores for years so I was pleasantly surprised to find a brick and mortar shop in Arts District. Lucky Jack is described as medium roast but tasted like dark roast to me. It is good nevertheless. Pastry display looks delicious. Staff is very pleasant.
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John Lucien Grillo
Chill spot for a cold brew and a great atmosphere. The staff are nice! I came to buy some coffee beans, and they told us about a special promotion, you can get a free cold brew coffee when you buy a bag of their coffee beans. Great deal!
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Hex C.
Awesome place to do work. Their coffee always seems to increase my productivity. Very solid wifi. It has never been out and Im here a lot. On Sundays theres a DJ playing easy listen tunes off vinyl. How cool is that.
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Karoline Koch
Honestly, I like the coffee at the other coffee places that are close by much better, however they still have great coffee and whats more important, way much nicer staff than at the other places.
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Apollo Victoria
This is my go-to coffee shop when Im in the Arts District. Im here every other day to grab drip coffee and a pastry, usually an almond croissant. I havent been disappointed with their coffee yet.
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Clara Esfeld
GREAT food, good coffee, amazing location, fast wifi, many outlets, a lot spaces to Sit with a satisfying amount of table for yourself and very nice staff! I love it here
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Mari Beltran
Drinks are good, service is almost always slow, especially when ordering food. Food is mediocre. Atmosphere at the arts district location is nice when not too crowded.
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Matt Grashaw
Lovely coffee shop with a nice tea/pastry selection and incredible atmosphere! Only wish there were more power outlets for laptop users (its a popular spot)
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Hiroshi Yokohama
Best iced coffee latte around this district. Also, I have tried their homemade cashew sriracha nut and it was mind blowing, its so good you must try
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Carson Lipscomb
So far this is the best coffee I can get in Los Angeles. Im from Seattle and this is a fairly good place for espresso or lattes :)
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Ulises Ramirez
The baristas were great. If you order food they bring it to your table and overall it is a nice looking shop. Enjoyed the vibe.
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Wouter Janse
Best place in the Arts District to take breakfast, which are delicious. Also the workers are quite friendly and nice people.
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Willy Garcia
Centrally located in the heart of the Arts District. Open late and good variety of different coffee beans to choose from.
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Tom Tek
Popular with the college crowd this coffee shop is a kind of a fixture in this little Arts District right near Japantown
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Michael Murphy
The coffee was good, But I did notice one strange thing, all the customers in the place had dirty ankles really dirty
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Patrick Coleman
Had their brewed coffee, very good. Nice comfortable environment, friendly knowledgeable staff.
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Muhammad Azz-al-arab
Tried the cold brew horchata iced coffee. Needless to say. It was delicious. Sweet and creamy
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Pournami Rajeev
One of my favorite coffee spots in LA! They have great coffee and plenty of space to do work.
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Babak Valizadeh
Great place to go and study. They also have great cappuccino, which is already a double shot!
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Francis Nanco
A great place for coffee in downtown... Lot of space and really really really good coffee...
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Vincent Isler
Good coffee and good food, but the best thing about this particular one is the location.
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Crystal Xinico
Its such a cool coffee shop with amazing food. The staff is so friendly and helpful.
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John Roberson III
Super cool team that really puts the effort in to make a local community thrive.
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Roland G
Great service and quality coffee! I always go here when Im in the area.
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Alberto Tellez
The baristas are great and the coffew and tea are fantastic..
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David Hermann
Great coffee, awesome breakfast sandwiches and friendly staff!
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Hudson Gardner
The best chai Ive ever had outside of the one I make at home.
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Steven Hudosh
Really great place to sit and caffeinate, get some work done!
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Zac McKenney
Great coffee. Try the iced latte or nitro cold brew on tap!
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Chris Johnson
A great place to grab a coffee and work. Plenty of seating.
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Beryl Fok
The best iced latte and cowboy cookie around town!!
