Groundwork Coffee

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671 Rose Ave
Venice, CA 90291

Groundwork Coffee Company was established in 1990 by Richard Karno, who initially began roasting coffee to meet the demand from local restaurants. As one of the first certified organic coffee roasters in Southern California, Groundwork prioritizes sustainable and relationship-based sourcing practices.

Committed to organic certification, Groundwork ensures that their coffee and the communities involved in its production are protected from harmful pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. With a focus on quality and environmental consciousness, Groundwork Coffee continues to lead the way in the Los Angeles coffee scene.

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4.0550 reviews
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Margery C.
9/25/2025

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...

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Donald W.
9/12/2025

Saul is gone :( Potato's in the breakfast burrito are ALWAYS undercooked and hard. Nitro is fire

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Sarah S.
7/5/2025

I love Groundwork Coffee but just recently found out this Venice location was their first! Their first Yelp review was nearly 20 years ago...that is wild and so telling of how great Groundwork...

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Sarah H.
6/5/2025

Just killing time before meeting with a friend nearby for brunch, so I will have to come back again to really try the menu. But I tried the recently added matcha and sat and sipped it outside...

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Patricia B.
6/12/2025

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...

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