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    Communal

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

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

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    Christine B.

    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)

    Ben H.

    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

    Sweet mint cold brew (missing mint sprig)
    Jiansen W.

    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.

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    Clara T.

    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.

    Tawny V.

    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!

    Conner J.

    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.

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    Gianina M.

    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.

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    Cynthia L.

    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!

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    Jane L.

    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.

    Vina R.

    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.

    Hibiscus mint tea
    Ali B.

    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!

    Outdoor seating area
    Jenna B.

    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.

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    HanNa P.

    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

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    Is there a kid's menu?

    No, but they have a Not Coffee menu, I think you can order from that if you bring kids

    Can I come here to study? I'm looking for a place like Lestats but less busy.

    It's beautiful in here but i feel like it's pretty much the same amount of busy as Lestats, if not more / louder

    Is the patio open for dine in? (During COVID)?

    Yes, it is open. But wear your mask and keep your distance.

    Are there outlets outside?

    I didn't see any outside. Atleast not out front

    Do they play loud music here?

    Not at all! The conversations are noisier than the music :)

    Is there AC?

    Yes there is.

    For a weekday morning, where do you find the best parking options? How long does it take to find parking and how far do you walk?

    The best parking is just along the streets. It's not too hard to find parking. Usually 5 minutes max to walk.

    What sizes do their lattes come in? Which size is the listed price for?

    There is just one size.

    What are the non dairy milk options?

    Yes! We have almond or oat milk!

    Do they have gluten free bagels?

    I've noticed they have gluten free pastries but not sure about bagels.

    Are you dog friendly?

    Yes

    Best coffee?

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