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    Communal Coffee

    4.2 (490 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    caramelized onion bacon sandwich london fog iced americano
    Charlize V.

    No complaints about this spot besides maybe it's only street parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ample seating, delicious food and drink, and a little shop you can browse while waiting in line.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The sandwich was great, and I was iffy before ordering just because I don't like English muffin too much but the toast on it made it good. I had a hot london fog but would love to try the coffee next time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seems pretty dog friendly, or that's just the Oceanside public acting like the Oceanside public haha.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Turkey Pesto Breakfast Sandwich
    Emmie H.

    I had a great experience here. Not a coffee drinker but came with a friend and was pleasantly surprised by their non-coffee selection. I had an Iced chai which was perfectly spicy and not overwhelming along with their turkey pesto breakfast sandwich which was balanced and the right size for a light breakfast. Would come back! Parking is easy (lots of street parking nearby) and [[HIGHLIGHT]]service as fast with both indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Alicia D.

    Communal Coffee is my go-to Saturday morning pick-me-up. The lavender honey latte is my favorite. The space itself is super cute and has such a welcoming vibe. One of my favorite parts is that they even have a florist inside making fresh bouquets, which adds such a nice touch. There's also a small shop area where you can browse things like candles, books, clothes, jewelry, and even bottles of wine. The staff are always friendly, and there's plenty of seating if you want to hang out for a bit. They have WiFi, so it's a great spot to get some work done, and there's also outdoor seating for those sunny SoCal days. They also offer food options and even alcoholic coffee drinks, which is a fun bonus. Overall, such a great spot...definitely one of my favorites in the area.

    Bar Area
    Tania G.

    The moment I walked in, there was a line of adorable puppies waiting alongside their owners, so I got to enjoy a healthy dose of cute pups! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I absolutely loved how pet-friendly the place was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also had a super charming grab-and-go section with goodies and gifts. I ended up picking up a couple of cowboy shot glasses and some chocolates to gift. The strawberry matcha latte was delicious and definitely worth trying. The wait wasn't long at all, and there were plenty of seating options to choose from. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar area was very clean, and there were lots of cozy, sunny spots both indoors and outdoors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, it was such a welcoming atmosphere, and I can't wait to come back.

    Mint cold brew and golden coast specialty latte
    Alice C.

    Drinks were not bad. Nothing killer. Service was super quick, nice water station, reusable plates and cups etc. Setting was nice with plenty of spots to catch up with friends, study, work etc. outlets inside as well. Clean bathrooms

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    Sorn Anusorn M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is great for working.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is quick and the staff is polite. However I'm very disappointed with the quality of the matcha latte. The addition of $1 for almond milk is ridiculous for a $7 diluted matcha. Clearly it's cheap matcha powder. I'm not complaining about the price but the quality of the matcha is unacceptable to call it matcha. So you should order something else.

    ICED MATCHA - VANILLA COLD FOAM and CARAMELIZED BACON BREAKFAST SANDWICH
    Carrie N.

    Pretentious? Yes. Delicious? Also yes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're the type of person who shows up with a MacBook, orders matcha, and appreciates minimalist coffee-shop aesthetics, you'll fit right in here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The hours are great, the space is clean and inviting, and the matcha was okay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One thing I found a little odd: they bring your food to the table, but not your drink. Not a huge deal, just something I noticed. I came here twice in a row because I couldn't stop thinking about the lemon basil burrata toast. The first time was incredible which loaded with toppings and full of flavor. The second time looked noticeably lighter on the burrata and basil. Maybe it was an off day, because I know how good it can be. Overall, I'd still come back. The matcha was good enough, the toast was good enough to bring me back immediately, and despite the slightly curated "everyone here is working on a startup" vibe, the food was worth the visit.

    Almost forgot to take a picture, but here's the Gold Coast iced coffee
    Sandy C.

    Had the Gold Coast iced coffee the other day with my daughter, I may have found another outstanding coffee house here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is not only really nice to just come and hang out, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, but the coffee is really good![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So many choices and they use good ingredients, I will definitely be here again and again.

    Bacon sandwich
    Ann D.

    This place is adorable! When I walked in, the people were very friendly and were able to recommend a drink & food. Both were absolutely delicious. There's different areas you can sit (patio out back, inside, front & side of building. Everything is open & airy.

    Outside
    Caitlin V.

    We were headed to Legoland, but first, I wanted to make a stop at Communal Coffee for coffee and breakfast. We were lucky to find a parking on the street right in front of the coffee place. It was also really early, like 7:30 am, so that helped. I read that parking can be a problem. Their Iced Golden Coast was really good. You can't go wrong with espresso, honey, and whole milk. I love trying signature drinks at coffee places I've never tried before. They're usually pretty good and popular for a reason. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was such a cute coffee shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, their food was just okay. It was pricey and mediocre - nothing special. We got their Avocado Toast, Turkey Pesto Sandwich, and Maple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich. They don't even toast the bread on the avocado toast. On the plus side, their Chocolate Chip cookie made up for it. It was thick and decadent. My picture definitely doesn't do it justice. Without a doubt, one of the better chocolate chip cookies I've eaten at a coffee shop. If I'm ever in the area again, I would come again and get another Golden Coast (or try a different coffee drink) and cookie.

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    Justine H.

    Wow! I have been to the other locations in north and South Park and this location in Oceanside is immensely better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The size is larger with high ceilings and amazing lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are several tables with outlets available to charge your devices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lots of street parking nearby and ordering is really fast. I thoroughly enjoyed the vanilla cronut (the frosting had real vanilla bean!) and the salted caramel latte had a balanced flavor of espresso and caramel. My new favorite in north county!

    Jen C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gorgeous coffee shop with a huge variety of plants, home decor, jewelry, and scents for sale.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Absolutely loved the Santal and Palo Santo scents.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Vanilla Bean Latte
    Lauren V.

    Great coffee shop! Really tasty vanilla latte (I tried it both iced and hot, hot was technically better but it was barely a competition) and the gals behind the counter provide friendly service. I love the design of the space, lots of natural light and plants, not too cramped and lots of seating and tables inside and outside to sit and do whatever. They played REALLY good music while I was there (The Smiths, Arctic Monkeys, TV Girl, the strokes, queen) which was unexpected and very fun. It's definitely a nice spot to do work, however it's not a library, so if you get distracted easily by noise I recommend bringing headphones as groups of all types were hanging out. It's a nice spot to sit with a friend or draw/read. Wifi is strong, bathrooms are tidy, but parking nearby is a little hard so be prepared to walk over unless you get lucky. And they have a cute gift shop with all kinds of temptations. I plan to come back to try their mimosas. Overall very great spot!

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    Where are their bagels from?

    How is the parking situation?

    There's plenty of street parking around, so while you may have to walk a block further when it's busy, there are still plenty of spots.

    Hi, is this a work friendly cafe for remote workers? Thanks(:

    Yes! It is very work friendly lotta of space inside and a nice patio too!

    Is this spot the same as Communal Coffee on University?

    Yes, they have 3 locations in San Diego county.

    Does this place take reservations or is it first come, first serve?

    It's a coffee shop, no reservations

    Does anyone know if their Salted Caramel Syrup is dairy free? The barista could not confirm on our last trip there, no one answers the phone and whoever runs their IG page keeps leaving me on read haha!

    TL/DR: if you're asking about the pre bottled syrups used in coffee drinks like Torani, you're fine. If they had dairy, they'd have to be refrigerated and they aren't. But if you're asking about like actual caramel drizzled into a drink, it probably… 

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