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    4.0 (53 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Canary H.

    What a lovely space to do work or catch up with an old friend over coffee with. There is plenty of street parking, but be sure to get here early to secure a spot. The coffee shop is right across the kid's park and athletic work out area. It's a half outside, half inside place. The menu is simple and the coffee is made to order. My fiancé got the Gold Coast and I had the honey lavender latte. The Gold Coast wasn't bad and was a tad bit sweet. The lavender latte was perfect. The cashier also gave us little passes that we had to keep on our table in order to work at the beautiful hall that's connected to the apartments. It was quiet in there and the music wasn't overbearing. We got a lot of work done. WiFi was also provided. The food itself was also good and very filling. The portions were big and generous. Overall, the coffee shop and the study area itself was magnificent. Highly recommended for anyone who needs some work space.

    Sweet Mint Cold Brew and Golden Coast
    Taylor C.

    My Instagram feed has been funneling this place into my brain, so I finally went out to try it. Parking is limited, so I recommend getting here early or getting lucky finding a spot. Once you order your drink, there is a nice area next door to chat, drink, or work. There is free WiFi and plenty of outlets as well as tables to sit at. I was first drawn to this place because of how aesthetic their working space was, which did live up to the hype. The design and decor of the interior made me feel cozy especially with their nice selection of plants. The baristas are friendly and helped us choose our drinks. My friend and I got the golden coast and the sweet mint cold brew. The golden coast was light on the sweetness and had subtle hints of honey and sea salt. I felt that it lacked flavors and could be stronger. The mint cold brew impressed me however, as the mint stood out providing a refreshing taste in the sweet drink. Although I did not enjoy the drinks, this place is an amazing spot to work if you're in the downtown area.

    Adriana A.

    Gold Coast is one of my favorite espresso based drinks I've had in San Diego. It's espresso with honey and sea salt and topped with oat milk! Perfectly sweet and salty I've also had their ceremonial matcha and brown sugar latte, both delicious Communal shares seating with the apartment complex next door named Kaya. On the weekends there can be a wait to get seating but I think it's worth the wait if you want a beautiful space to get some work done or enjoy some reading.

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    Emmett T.

    The newest branch of Communal Coffee is on the ground level of the Kaya Apartments in Bankers Hill. It's practically at a cul de sac with the suite facing north overlooking Olive Street Park in the distance. There was free parking on the opposite side of Third Ave where I was able to snag an open spot. A few small round tables were arranged in front of the suite, but the inside was only set up for ordering. There was a common area to the left (east) of the business where you could hang out, but I felt like it belonged to the apartment residents. See some of the other reviews for the details on the conditions to use this space. Three menu boards hung above the service counter. The left one featured coffee, espresso, and lattes. The middle one listed the matcha and non-coffee drinks. The right one contained the food offerings and was considered a seasonal menu. I picked a Lemonade from the middle board and the last item on the food menu which was a Harvest Bowl. The drink was available as plain, with lavender, or sparkling. I stuck with plain, but in hindsight I should have chosen lavender because my version was bland and not very tart either. The contents of the bowl were potatoes, sausage, broccolini, soft egg, sriracha mayo, and chives. The best parts were the broccolini and soft egg which was placed on top. For the $16 price tag, the serving size was small, and that was being generous. Communal is a convenient stop for those who live in or near these high-rise apartments. Based on the quality and cost of my order, I gave a three star rating.

    Cortado
    Jack M.

    I had a very nice cortado from this new Communal Coffee located in Banker's Hill. The cortado was smooth and rich and offered a very good coffee flavor. Customer service was friendly and welcoming. There's inside seating at this location, but I think there's a minimum purchase to sit inside the apartment lobby. There's an outside patio with several tables right outside and there's a small community park right next door. They offer some baked goods provided by a local bakery, and toasted bagels with toppings. Good cortado.

    Outside
    Zana K.

    Ample seating available, mainly indoors but some outdoors as well. Perfect for those WFH or studying. Park nearby gives this location a comforting vibe. They have all the same menu items as the other locations. I had the banana carmel latte and the maple sausage breakfast sandwich and both items were delicious. If youre in the area or live in the complex above, this place worth the stop by.

    Erik and Bri were so helpful and the food and coffee were delish!! Thank you for making this an amazing experience:)

    Golden coast
    Roxanne H.

    The service was great and the coffee was delicious! The inside seating that you see in pics isn't technically for the coffee place (I think it's for the apartment complex) and the front desk told us we needed permission from the coffee shop to sit in there, so we just opted for outdoor seating to make it less complicated. My friend and I both got the golden coast coffee. Mine came out to a little over 9 dollars with tip which is very pricey. I'm not sure if i'll be back but if I happen to be in the area and in need of coffee I may.

    Golden coast latte 1000/10. It's shaken- TRUST, just quick to separate
    Halle J.

    I had no idea there was a communal coffee here and honestly I never would've gone based on my experiences at the other locations (not bad just nothing special). However, my friend recommended the golden coast latte as well as the seating area- this location and the latte are great! The golden coast latte has the best salty sweet flavor, if you don't like salt - it's not for you! The first sip is always strong but gets more delicious as you get used to it. This is one of my go to spots now and I love that they open at 630am. I've seen the same rotation of baristas and they're always friendly, fast, and helpful! Also, they ALWAYS shake my drink which I appreciate considering so many places skip that step and it does make a difference The picture makes the latte seem like they don't, but trust they do, the espresso just separates fast but it's well incorporated and a lil shake quickly blends it The location! You can ask to sit inside the building it's attached too and it's a great place to study or read. Good lighting and always clean. There's also outside tables and a little park, it's such an unsuspecting location and so nice to have in the area.

    07/2025 menus
    Henri V.

    Communal coffee has branched out into the Bankers Hill area and opened its forth shop. Parking was a bit of a challenge, only street parking. Sharing ground floor space with Kaya, a newish residential apartment building and collaborated to share the lobby for indoor space for Communal customers with conditions: you must purchase from Communal at least $7 and only stay a max 2 hours. And just like the other Communal locations, the indoor seatings were all occupied by lots of solo people on their laptop nursing one drink. It was a sunny morning and the outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade was great. A community mini park is conveniently next to this shop, for kids and pets to enjoy. From the menu, I ordered one of the signature drinks; a Golden Coast iced latte with oat milk and an avocado toast. I requested a couple dashes of cinnamon to my drink, which was prepared rather quickly by John. The golden coast iced latte tasted ok, nothing special and wasn't as strong as I prefer and was mostly ice. The avocado toast looked ok, nothing fancy but the taste of rosemary herb was overpowering and a turn off. The description of this item on the menu does not mention rosemary herb at all. Sadly, rosemary herb is NOT a flavor I want in my avo toast, which appeared to have been added to the butter, which was spread on the toast. :( I ate the avocado, sans toasts :( and not worth it. The menu should offer more information as to the contents in food. I'm glad Communal coffee shop opened in this side of Bankers Hill as most of the coffee shops and restaurants are on Fifth Street and don't offer nice seating next to a mini park. A welcome addition to the neighborhood and community.

    Kaya Seating
    Jessica D.

    What we ordered | blood orange mint chiller Taste | not the sweetest drink but fruity and refreshing Service | drinks were made quickly Parking | street Notes | they have shared seating with Kaya apartments. To sit inside, you need to spend $7 minimum and you can stay there for 2 hours. Variety of seating inside and dog friendly but they just can't be on the rugs. If it's busy you can sign up on a waitlist to get seated inside. Communal has outdoor seating as well with shade umbrellas.

    Marci T.

    Went to Communal Coffee on a Saturday -- kind of busy but not exactly what you see on Instagram or TikTok. It's a small spot connected to an apartment building, and if you order a coffee you can hang out in their lobby. Not quite what I expected from online pics, but it worked out fine. I had my baby with me, so we got a couple of looks, but I get it -- a lot of people are there to chill or get work done. Overall, it's a nice little place and I'd come back, especially to try one of their breakfast sandwiches. The menu actually looks pretty good.

    My N.

    I came to the grand opening for the bankers Hill location. Super cute neighborhood coffee shop vibes. I appreciate it how this was on the corner spot and it's also located right next to a park/jungle gym (great for kids). I thought it was cool that there were two areas, a quick and easy ordering station and a large lounge/ work table area. It was very clean and modern, great natural light and atmosphere. I ordered the salted caramel hot latte. It was a good classic. I thought the service was great and efficient. A wonderful addition to San Diego !

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    The shop is really cute, the drinks are more on the expensive side but are really yummy, definitely coming back.

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    Great coffee and even better service. Sydney is super nice and helped me find the perfect coffee!

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