We came in on Sunday after church this place knocked our socks off! High quality coffee, lots of options on the menu. I recommend getting one of the specials! We also got a cronut out of the pastry offerings and it was KILLER! You can tell their pastries are fresh. Loved looking at all the little trinkets on the shelves as I waited for the coffee. Tons of places to sit and hang out both inside and outside. Service was friendly and coffees came out pretty quick despite a busy swarm of people! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

Found this super interesting cafe in San Diego and it totally lives up to the name. It's definitely the "it" spot for people to hunker down with a book or get some work done, the whole place has a great communal energy. The interior is really nice and spacious, so you don't feel like you're on top of other people. I tried the coffee and tea, and both were great! One unique touch: they have beautiful fresh flowers throughout the shop. I didn't see any price tags on them, so I wasn't sure if they were for sale or maybe a special gift for the moms stopping by (since it's right around Mother's Day!). Either way, it made the place smell and look amazing. The staff was really nice and the atmosphere is just lovely. If you need a bright, open space to hang out or be productive, this is the spot! read more

Communal - Passion fruit ice tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here every morning of our 3-4 day vacation, so I hold this place very dear to my heart now! The food is fresh and so filling! And we loved all our drinks. Just be careful of some of the small round tables outside that can be a bit wobbly, I spilled my drink a bit due to that so I'd stick to the more stable benches. The inside had a myriad of seating options too so you won't have to ever worry about having space. It's like a mini gift store inside with so many beautiful flowers, cards, knick knacks, and apparel. The look of the entire place is both modern and cozy/homey. Hope to come back another time :) read more

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Despite the hype & things we have heard from others about Communal, we wanted to try their coffee out ourselves, & they did not disappoint. This is a cute coffee shop to grab a quick drink, hang out, & even study (if you can find an open table). The interior is very pretty & quite spacious. * Golden Coast - 8.4/10 (the espresso in this drink was strong, which i really liked. the honey added the perfect amount of sweetness & the oat milk mixed with the coffee very well, making it very creamy. the sea salt was also the perfect addiction to top off the drink. overall, a solid latte) * Mint Cold Brew - 8.2/10 (the cold brew was perfectly sweet & strong. the milk flavor was not too overpowering. overall, it was a super refreshing coffee) read more

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Such a nice aesthetic! Service was pleasant and latte was yummy. The server made our drink wrong (forgot to adjust sweetness) and she corrected herself without us having to ask. Then just gave us the original and the fixed drink anyways so that was nice. There's a lot of seating but also a handful of people already there coworking so might have to fight for a table on peak times/days. Vanilla bean latte: Depends Get it half sweet because hot damn the normal drink was sweet affffff. Otherwise realllyyy good and balanced Drinks: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Price: 7/10 read more

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Next to a great playground for little ones, Communal Coffee is clearly a draw for adults as well. Coffee options are varied and creative lattes are available. We ordered brunch and they were accommodating in making us all what we wanted. Indoor seating next door was also available. read more

Cafe and coffee shop Communal is serving a long list of caffeinated, non-caffeinated, alcoholic, and an all day seasonal food menu. AMBIANCE Long, decorated interior with a partially shaded exterior that was quite packed on my weekend morning visit. SERVICE Patrons order and wait for drinks at the counter, while staff delivers food to table. DRINK 4/5 SWEET MINT COLD BREW house-made mint syrup + oat milk + mint sprig. I realized too late the drink was missing the advertised mint sprig = minus half star. PARKING Street-side parking appeared mostly occupied. read more

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Based on 1st visit Pros: - Love the coffee options! Ube and matcha? sign me up! - Spacious, easy to find. - Plenty of seating and shouldn't be hard to find parking. *I walked - Service was nothing to write about really. I asked him if adding double shot to my drink would overpower and he said however much coffee you want, I can do..didn't really answer my question lol Cons: - Took a long time for my drink to come out and place wasn't that busy, but the place itself is cute. It's a great place to decompress and yap for hours. - Ube was more of ube coloring? didn't really taste ube or maybe not enough ube was used. read more

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My cousins and I went out for breakfast, and initially, we passed this spot because we had another place in mind. But once we found out they served breakfast, we decided to come back. I'm so glad we did. The ambiance is super cute, very hip and modern! If I lived in the area, this would definitely be my go-to chill spot. Plus, it's very dog-friendly, which is a big plus. We decided to share our orders: a salmon bagel, turkey on an English muffin, and prosciutto with hot honey and goat cheese. Everything was delicious, the perfect Sunday morning for a quick family get-together. I highly recommend giving them a try! There is a nursery next door- North Park Nursery- check out my review with pics! Great service! read more

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This is one of my new favorites in the north park area. The combination of good coffee, great staff, and plenty of seating won me over. They have a great combination of outdoor patio and plenty of indoor seating. Even with plenty of people there, there was still seating throughout. We love coldbrew and even though they didnt have an option to sample the mint coldbrew they had, they offered to give a bit of the surup to make a little sample using the one we ordered which is super nice. We were also able to get it in a glass rather than plastic which is great as well. My only nitpick is that glass should be the default for people getting it for there. The atmosphere is great too. While it is designed for buying the products they sell, it is nice items that are laid out in a way that adds a great look to the place. Overall a great spot. read more

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This a great place to get coffee, matcha, specialty pastries and food. It is centrally located but parkong can be challenging. They only have 3 parking spots and street parking. Service is always amazing here. They have lots of plants for decor, next to a plant nursery and they offer merchandise for sale. We ordered and Iced Matcha, Hot Lavender Matcha and a Specialty Lemonade. All made to perfection and high end quality. read more

Communal - Drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice little breakfast/lunch spot with some solid coffee and matcha drinks. It's casual and the vibe is chill. There are indoor and outdoor seatings. Only street parking though so that's not the most ideal. We were here on a Friday morning around 10am ish and we had to park a block or two away since there was absolutely no street parking close by. So FYI on that. Two unisex bathrooms located outside. Code needed. We ordered the following: -coconut cream cold brew -matcha latte -banana caramel latte -cherry blossom matcha latte -granola bowl -turkey pesto sandwich -communal burrito We enjoyed everything we ordered. Solid spot! read more

Communal - Granola bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Second visit back to this neighborhood coffee shop that is so much more than that. This time was for a morning date on Wednesday. It wasn't packed at 9:00am. I got the Ceremonial Matcha and he got a Chai Latte. My date had a wonderful time touching all the cool things for sale: candles, nail polish, cards etc. The space is great. I appreciate both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside for our drinks and moved outside after to soak in some sunshine. My only suggestion would to have more baristas. The wait seems to be longer than other coffee shops I've been to. read more

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I live across the street from communal the coffee is ok, matcha is better. Service is not the best, staff always seem stressed or angry. The ambiance is probably the best part. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops! Great coffee, great service, great vibes! I always get the iced latte and love it but the matcha is great too! read more

Showed up early enough to where parking wasn't an issue yay me lol. Such a cute coffee shop with a floral shop and other goodies. So many cute items and the floral bouquets just as beautiful. Happy to see on the food menu there was a vegan option. I ordered their plant based frittata sandwich and the vegan cheese was wonderful. Melted and didn't have a funny taste. The whole sandwich worked so well together with flavors you couldn't tell it was plant based. I also ordered the pumpkin spice latte warm and it was very comforting. Not overly sweet and just the right enough flavor of pumpkin spice. Definitely coming back to see what seasonal drinks they come up with and try something else from the food menu. read more

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I don't get iced tea as much as I used to but was in the mood for one this morning! Had my sister and brother in law pickup for me and pickup was easy! I got a hibiscus mint iced tea, which I hadn't had that combo before. It was really good and refreshing! My sister said her green tea was a bit too strong so she watered it down, but overall everyone else was happy with their drinks! Good place to stop! read more

Communal - Hibiscus mint tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

One of my go-to cafes for getting work done. Lots of seating indoors with a good amount of outlets as well as outdoors. The drinks are delicious, from their classics to their seasonal menu. Their blueberry earl grey latte was one of my all time favorites and always look forward to what new flavors they come out with each season. A large food selection as well! read more

The sweet mint cold brew was excellent. This is definitely a working coffee shop, even on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend about half the people were on computers working. They have a really nice array of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Cute little place to get coffee and pastry. Good drink choices. We came on a weekday and there was a wait. They yell your number out but some workers voices are so small you can barely hear. Theres seats inside and out. The latte was great. Tasted like it had a decent amount of coffee and milk. Brew coffee was just ok. We also got a savory pastry and that was yummy. Will be back if we are in the area. Nice place for a morning drink. Overall was clean. Street parking on the side streets read more

Communal - Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cozy coffee shop with a bunch of different unique dinks and food They also have a small market-area inside with some items for sale Inside there is ample seating in 2 different rooms, but when I came here for breakfast with my GF on a weekday morning all of the seats were taken by people working on their completes. Fortunately they have some seating outside as well, but that seating was not as comfortable and it was pretty wet from the rain I tried a special latte and a breakfast sandwich and they were delicious. Strangely they will bring your food to your table, but not your drinks read more

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A popular corner coffee shop. There's plenty of seating indoors, but because it gets quite busy, be prepared to sit outdoors. Both indoor and outdoor was pretty warm when I went. They keep their doors open so don't expect cold AC indoors. The latte was pretty good. The selection of goods sold is impressive--not many coffee shops offer flowers. I'd visit if I was in the area, but I wouldn't mind skipping. read more

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I had a study day at Communal recently and overall I would say it is a pretty functional study spot. The cafe is combined with a flower shop and also sells other cute goodies. The wifi is good and there are plenty of sockets. Most tables have access to one. The music is way louder than I would prefer but that is what my earphones are for. The space is also very natural and spacious but it gets cold due to all the windows. Service is really friendly and fast. They were pretty consistently busy and my drink came out with not too long of a wait. I got the mint cold brew, which comes with oat milk (always a plus in my books). The coffee didn't taste that strong and it was too sweet for me. It was more of a beverage than a coffee. It was pricey, but what fun drink isn't these days. Communal is almost all street parking. There are residential areas nearby but they are quite crowded. read more

Communal - Sweet mint cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

For years, since college, Communal has always been one of my go to coffee shops!! It has been my favorite because of how cute and aesthetic the atmosphere is, the coffee is amazing, and I love the food. I have never had a bad experience service wise either, everyone has always been pretty kind! I was here this morning and I had their breakfast bowl and my only complaint is how small of a portion size it was. It did not feel worth $16. While I enjoy the food, the price for such a small portion is disappointing and I wish they made them bigger read more

Came on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crowded at all. The place itself is great, very spacious with plenty of room to do work. There's even an outdoor area in the back with extra tables. I also love all the little merch on the shelves to shop around while you wait for your drink. They have a pretty big menu with plenty of food and drink options. I ordered a lavender honey matcha latte and my friend did a cherry blossom matcha latte. They were definitely not the best drinks I've ever had, with barely any matcha flavor. All I could taste was the lavender. I'm sure their coffees are probably better, and I'm hoping to try them if I'm ever in the area again. read more

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I love coming here! The coffee shop is cute with plenty of space to sit. The service is quick. The coffee is great, the salted caramel latte is a must have read more

Communal - Vanilla bean latte and salted caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're standing in line, wondering if the Gold Coast iced latte is worth $7.50, it absolutely is. Look no further for an amazing iced coffee drink. I love communal, large lines and it's busy, but I've always had a good experience there with their food and their drinks. Parking is a little iffy, especially on weekends, but if you drive around the block, you'll find something. I think it's personally too loud to sit there and study, but that's just my opinion, and I don't ever sit anywhere and I don't study lol read more

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The drinks are refreshing on a hot day and you can enjoy the nursery next door while sipping your drink! read more

Communal - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here about an hour after they opened to study. Perfect for someone who wants the cafe vibes with minimal crowds to focus. Later in the day it gets pretty rowdy and crowded. I had the blueberry latte which had a lovely hint of blueberry. My partner got the coconut cold brew, wasn't bad but it was a bit too sweet for either of our liking. Almond croissant was really good. Large cafe with plenty of seating indoor and out. The plant store next door opens at 1000 which you can check out too. The little store they have inside is also pretty neat. They have lots of outlets in the back area so you can stay awhile while having your devices charged. Great place and will come here again! read more

Communal - Blueberry latte & coconut cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

No cafe that doesn't serve you a full drink when you ask for light ice will get an over 4 star review from me and I will die on this hill. Refer to my picture to see how the drinks come when ordered with light ice because I know there are many others who care about this sort of thing. I also did not enjoy my latte. I ordered the honey lavender which is a combination I'm a huge fan of typically. But this drink tasted super watered down. The espresso flavor wasn't pronounced at all, and the honey/lavender flavor was barely there. And it wasn't even that the drink tasted too milky, but it tasted straight up watery. I also noticed a weird smell in the room to the back of the cafe. It was hard to place what it was, but it was unpleasant enough that I had to move seats. I also agree with many of the negative reviews that the staff are unwelcoming. A long time ago, I actually remember having a good experience at this cafe, but it seems it's gone way downhill. read more

Communal - Lavender honey, Smoke show - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're looking for an aesthetic coffee shop to take your friends, this place is it. The store has a flower shop and a cute gift shop to add to the vibe. On top of the drinks, they also have a variety of bagel sandwiches, toasts, and pizzas served during lunchtime. We shared some items as a group for a quick breakfast and it was enough to start the day. Plus for something different, they serve cocktails which sets them apart from the classic coffee shop. We ordered at the front counter and then found a spot towards the back to sit down. There was a little bit of a wait on the weekend but not too bad. Overall, it's a cool spot to check out, especially if you're dining in to get the full experience of their decor. I wouldn't necessarily choose this place over others for a coffee drink to-go though. read more

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I went with my girlfriend for the first time to this coffee shop and we had the best experience! From the coffee itself tasting amazing to the wonderful customer service and attention to detail from Andrea it made for a great first trip here. Will definitely be coming back! read more

I really, reallyyyyyy wanted to love Communal. It's so quaint and cute, close to my favorite Mexican restaurant, and has such a great vibe. I'd been recommended Communal by some friends, so I was coming in with some high hopes. There's a lot of interior seating and some tables in the front. It's a bit busy, since people like to work there, but it's the perfect place to study. As for food and drinks, this is where it really fell short. Not only was their matcha eight dollars, but it tasted like milk. I ordered a strawberry matcha and my friend ordered a matcha with vanilla foam. The matcha was grainy on the bottom, it looked like colored milk, and it was just a sad experience. Also, they gave us the wrong order for my friend's drink. It wasn't super difficult to get it remade, but the experience of getting the drink wrong and then it still not tasting good was disappointing. On the bright side, the avocado toast was delicious! It was just a tad expensive ($13). Their service wasn't particularly good or bad. I would say that it would have been nice to see a little more friendliness from the staff, but it was busy, so I don't blame them. Overall, I would say that if you want to work somewhere in a nice environment, this is the place for you! But if you're looking for good matcha (I don't know anything about their coffee), go elsewhere. I really hate to write bad reviews, but I think it's good to keep this in mind before going. read more

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Communal is a beautiful open concept cafe that has plenty of natural light and greenery. All the baristas are nice and patient, especially when deciding what to get on the menu as a first time customer. Parking is pretty much just street parking. We ordered the iced matcha latte and an iced chai latte. Unfortunately, the matcha was super watered down and did not have any matcha flavor, it felt like all milk. The chai was more enjoyable but personally I don't like cinnamon floating at top because it doesn't mix well. Overall, 5/5 beautiful interior but 2/5 lackluster drinks. read more

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I think Communal would be a great place for doing work and chilling, but each time I've been it's always very crowded and kinda stuffy. The drinks are ok but parking is also hard. I don't really think about going to Communal when I have work to do. But the aesthetic is nice and their food looks good (I haven't tried). Overall it's ok but maybe go on a weekday. read more

I got their vanilla bean latte and a chocolate chip cookie. Loved it both so much. Great coffee and great beans! My sister bought two bags to bring home and we were obsessed with the smell. We loved how curated their merch was, from their tote bags to the wine they sell. The service was nice. The ordering interaction we had was very sweet. Seating is hard to find, everyone seems to be on their computers working away and networking. Only sucky thing is parking is hard to find, which seems to be the norm in San Diego. But I'm glad we stuck it out and circled the block multiple times just to get a spot! read more

Vanilla bean iced latte! Not too sweet, balanced. Also got a bagel and cream cheese option that was yummy. Very cool ambience as well with the flower shop attached. Outside seating and a few parking spots directly outside the entrance. read more

One of my favorite work remote locations. Great food, drinks, and atmosphere. During normal hours you will see a whole lot of people here and it will be hard to nab a table or power outlet. There was 3-4 that are in corners of the room if you can get to them. Highly recommend bringing an extension cord so you can share the love :) read more

Communal - Açaí bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My favorite coffee: The Golden Coast. The perfect mix of coffee taste & sweetness! Aside from the parking, I really enjoy coming here for my coffee fix! Service is always really good as well. read more

Communal - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is so cute! Stopped here for a quick coffee + breakfast on the way to SD. The coffee was good, nothing special, but the matcha was just ok (I would skip). The food was delicious though - I got the lox bagel and you can tell they make many of their ingredients in the back, so fresh and yummy! The acai bowl was so good too, with their homemade granola and peanut butter. read more