Groundwork Coffee Co. — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I like this coffee shop to come and work on my computer. The music is not loud at all like Starbucks and they have the best playlist. I'd like to know what station they played today at 10:30am -1:30pm lol cause it was on point! I had the Soyrizo burrito but in a bowl. I've had it before and like it. Also I asked for a latte with brown sugar instead of the syrups and with oat milk and so good. However it's kinda pricey it was about 25.00 for the breakfast bowl and latte but honestly it's about right for the "trendy" Arts District. Only thing that put me off was how cold it is in there. I mean the AC was blowing so cold it felt like Antarctica in there even though I was wearing thick fleece leggings and a long sleeve and light sweater since it is 76 degrees in Los Angeles today. I could've kept working but I had to leave because I couldn't even concentrate anymore, I was shivering. All in all I would definitely go again. I've been there like five times but next time I'm...

Adorable, aesthetic, and appealing coffee spot in the Arts District!

I love the burgeoning Arts District area, and one of my favorite little coffee shops to hit up when trying to find a study spot for the day is Groundwork Coffee.

This location is one of my favorites of theirs, it's pretty spacious inside because it goes pretty far back and has nice comfy benches with cushions in the back of it. I also love the wood and brick aesthetics with the industrial ceiling. Very fitting for the feel of the Arts District, and I love it!

They have great coffees and hot chocolates to choose from here, and also some pretty good brunch items that you can order during the day!

The wifi is also really good, and the music not too loud, so it's a nice place to spend the day eating and studying or working on your laptop. That's what I'm doing right now, in fact!

One of my favorite spots in the downtown/Arts District area! I'll be...

If I could give this place negative stars, I absolutely would. The behavior of the two female baristas was beyond unprofessional—rude, dismissive, and downright discriminatory. It is shocking that management allows employees who treat customers with such disrespect to represent their establishment.

My partner and I were nothing but polite, thanking them and showing appreciation as we left. Instead of basic courtesy in return, one of the baristas deliberately said, “No, we would appreciate it if you don’t come back… you’re not welcome.” That type of conduct is not only unacceptable—it is hostile and discriminatory.

As paying customers, we should never be treated this way. Management should be ashamed to employ individuals who tarnish the reputation of the business with such arrogance and lack of professionalism. This was not just poor service—it was targeted mistreatment that has no place in any professional...