Communal Coffee

Coffee shop · San Diego

Communal Coffee

Coffee shop · San Diego

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2335 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

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San Diego’s chic coffee spot blends artisan brews, fresh pastries, a boutique florist, and a sunlit, plant-filled vibe perfect for work or hangouts.  

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2335 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 Get directions

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2335 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 Get directions

+1 619 363 7737
communalcoffee.com
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$10–20 · Menu

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"Complete with an in-shop florist and white, honeycomb-tiled wall, this light-filled coffee shop is one of San Diego’s most Instagramworthy spaces. Luckily, it offers more than just good looks—the coffee comes from San Francisco’s Sightglass and the menu includes lavender-honey toast, chia pudding, and an assortment of croissants from Wayfarer Bread & Pastry. Owner Jen Byard is also the cofounder of San Diego’s popular Maker’s Arcade, a holiday market that takes place every December, so she has an eye for artisan items. Communal’s retail section is always stocked with tasteful finds like ceramic mugs and Mexican blankets."

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Peter Khalil

Google
Very good place overall. Their regular latte and salted caramel latte are both excellent, depends if you’re in the mood for sugary drink or not. I tried few bakery and breakfast items, and all of them were pretty good. I tried butter croissant, almond croissant, prosciutto breakfast croissant, and smoked salmon bagel. All options are excellent. Their prosciutto breakfast is more buttery than I would like it to be, so maybe they need to go easy a little on the butter. Wait time can be little long, but on average it is ~ 10-15 minutes. Overall I would give this place a solid 9/10.

Rida Tharana

Google
This was easily one of the cutest cafés I’ve been to in San Diego! My friend took me there because I wanted a cozy spot to work from. The vibe, the aesthetics, everything was a solid 10/10. I ordered a sakura matcha (which I think could’ve been better), but the lavender one was chef’s kiss. Also had a turkey bagel sandwich don’t remember the exact name, but oh my god, it was SO good. Everyone else loved their food too, so safe to say this place is a hit!

Selina Cali

Google
Great place to do some work on your laptop. They have a nice ambiance, a lot of different seating areas, a good menu and they even have mimosas! The food was really good.

Patricia

Google
Cute environment for socialising and working. Tried the matcha and chocolate croissant and was pleasantly filling. Would go back with friends in the future, however only down fall which isn’t on the staff or anything but to the customers. I had a weird encounter of a couple groping and touching one another as my table was facing theres which put me off the environment slightly as i was there with family. Besides that highly recommended!

Ramin

Google
Communal Coffee is an absolute gem! I had their Latte and the Spiced Pumpkin Latte—both were amazing. The lattes were perfectly crafted with rich, smooth flavors, and the Spiced Pumpkin Latte had just the right amount of seasonal warmth. The café itself has such a cool, welcoming vibe with its unique decor and cozy atmosphere. It’s a great spot to relax, catch up with friends, or just enjoy a quiet coffee. Highly recommend for any coffee lover!

Josh Haddad

Google
Very fun vibe and had a great smoked salmon bagel and some tasty coffees! The banana caramel latte and honey salt latte were great

Charde

Google
I really want to love this place, but every time I pick up a to-go order, the consistency just isn’t there. The portions and presentation seem to change each time, which is frustrating—especially when you're paying $20+ for a food and drink item. On my last visit, I ordered the ricotta toast, and it was completely different from when I had it a week prior. This time, it was overloaded with blackberry pieces, almost like they were trying to compensate for the lack of ricotta. To top it off, I got the end piece of the loaf, which is a no go for me. I never dine in because the staff interactions have been pretty dismissive. There’s no eye contact, no greetings—just an overall unwelcoming vibe. That’s why I stick to pick-up so I can grab my food and go. The food and drinks can be great, but unfortunately, it feels hit or miss depending on who’s working.

E. T.

Google
So you want/need a place with spacious, calming ambiance inside seating, as well as outside seating? You need to bring 15 friends?, well, they got you with plenty of room! ~Or maybe you meet one friend but have three hour’s worth of catching up to do? ~This is The Place! ~Where they have amazing vegan, gluten free donuts with chocolate frosting that tastes like a 5 star Michelin Bakery, haha!! Or maybe a beyond perfect raspberry square with a light buttery shortbread dough and perfection on the crumble topping which is not overly sweet that would please your Scottish Grandmom? How about awesome sandwiches, great toasted and cream cheese bagels, or Topo Chico if you don’t want coffee or tea?? AND Kind and cheerful waitstaff~Yes! We have been to many, many coffee shops/cafes around SD! So many seem to get their baked goods from Bread and Cie, which is ok, but super repetitive! I cannot say enough about this place. It is That Great! You will not be disappointed! Lastly there is a super cool little plant nursery that has wonderful succulent plants among others! There are also nice art cards and a small selection of gifts offered there! Enjoy!!
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Jenna B.

Yelp
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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Cynthia L.

Yelp
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.

Yelp
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.
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Gabriela L.

Yelp
Came here on a Saturday morning for the first time and was pleasantly surprised at how much space this seemingly little coffee shop had inside and outside for seating. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but when you walk in you are greeted by a bright, naturally lit space with beautiful plants and cute tchotchkes for sale. I ordered a croissant and a lavender latte. I expected the latte to be sweet, but was surprised to taste a very floral forward flavor. However, it hardly tasted like there was coffee in it. It was good, perhaps if I was expecting a taste of tea rather than coffee. My butter croissant was nothing to blab about. I wouldn't necessarily consider this coffee shop as one of the the top choices in SD. With plenty of choices to choose from, Communal doesn't exactly meet the standard for what makes a great coffee shop - fresh pastries and fantastic coffee.
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Zack G.

Yelp
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
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HanNa P.

Yelp
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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Angela W.

Yelp
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.
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Lynn W.

Yelp
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.
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Joyce I.

Yelp
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.
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Han L.

Yelp
Highlight: I ordered the Hot Honey Prosciutto Toast and Ceremonial Matcha Latte with oak milk and added honey. The toast portion is a bit small, but the sweetness of the honey had a unique balance with the ricotta goat cheese and crushed red peppers. A little bit biased because I'm not a cheese lover, but I felt like there was a lot of goat cheese on there. The matcha was kinda creamy from the oat milk, but the matcha flavor isn't too strong. I liked how they had a lot of options to choose from on their menu, from coffees and lattes to extensive sandwich and toast options to a mini kids-friendly menu. Hospitality: Quick service. Honorable Mention: Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Outlets everywhere and decent wifi speed for studying or work.
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Tony T.

Yelp
Turkey Pesto was excellent but the hibiscus tea tasted funky . Ladies in my company were satisfied with honey lavender latte made to perfection. Did not like seeing the waitress bringing a plastic 5 gallon bucket full of tea to replenish stock in serving station. Overall not a bad place in a pinch ..
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Cely P.

Yelp
My coworker recommended this cute little gem and I haven't stopped going since. Their matcha is delicious and refreshing. They have little trinkets inside and have a ton of room to sit (except when it's busy). Staff is friendly and helpful when explaining drink/food options. Their avocado toast, although a bit pricey, is delicious and looks well made. I try and bring all my friends to this location to enjoy a cup of matcha. If you're ever in the area or visiting SD please give Communal a try! (Warning: there is not a ton of parking available especially during rush hour so plan to walk a few blocks!)
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Kristina L.

Yelp
The drinks and the food were great! My only issue is the prices are INSANE for the amount of food you get. We're leaving full and happy, but for the two of us with a drink and food item came out to about $55 with a tip. Not bad I guess since we liked it a lot. My other issue is the bathroom situation is kind of wild. The bathroom does not lock and I had to go outside through the busy courtyard I guess. I just wish there was another bathroom inside or something. Only one bathroom is kinda crazy with the amount of customers. Overall though, we would totally come back. And I would definitely recommend checking out atleast once. Especially if you're needing just a quick bite to eat!
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Sara H.

Yelp
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.
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Robert H.

Yelp
Didn't get to eat the food because I wasn't offered any. The service was not good because I wasn't even asked if I wanted it to go, she automatically assumed it was to go. The ambiance was a little cluttered and I was waiting for a table and as soon as I started walking towards the table someone took my table. I am disabled so they were faster. So I waited for my friend and had two seats at the counter and when I got up to stretch my legs someone took one of my seats. I didn't like it here because I felt uncomfortable and an inconvenience so when my friend showed up we left to another coffee shop. It was a bad experience and I don't think I will go back.
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Amanda N.

Yelp
It's a nice place to study but you have to come early! Every time I come here, I aim to arrive by 8:30 because the cafe fills up by 9. The menu is full of unique drinks; the coffee itself is pretty good but quite expensive. However, I think it's worth the price if you can stay for a few hours to get work done. There are many outlets available which is a plus! Service is fast and the staff is friendly. Sometimes the music can get quite loud, but it's inconsistent.
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Ginger P.

Yelp
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.
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Clayton M.

Yelp
Came here on a weekend trip from OC. I ordered the matcha latte which unfortunately tasted like straight milk. It had zero flavor and costs almost $8. Lots of room indoors for seating. My friends liked their drinks (macadamia nut coffee, chai, vanilla latte) so maybe just not the spot to get a matcha. Really popular place, but I think it's more for the vibe than the quality of their drinks.
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Valerie H.

Yelp
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.
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Sophia C.

Yelp
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.
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Victor N.

Yelp
The burrito and cappuccino were excellent. Flavorful and well-made. The matcha was more milk-heavy, with a mild matcha taste. The toast was super cheesy. Service was great, and the atmosphere was nice. WiFi and seating are plentiful for those planning to WFH.
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Jeff L.

Yelp
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 :)
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Alex S.

Yelp
This place is surprisingly huge! From outside, it looks like they only have a few tables and chairs but when you go in, you'll realize that they have a whole big back section with many tables and chairs. And there's also a big area outside with many tables and chairs too. Great place to do work, hang out, have coffee and bites. The coffee selection is good and they also have cocktails, mocktails and there's even kombucha on tap! Their staff are friendly and efficient. Definitely a place that I will come back to!

T P.

Yelp
Pros: -Decent parking. Parking may seem intimidating in the area, but I've always found a spot a short walk down the residential street. -Beautiful aesthetic Cons: -Mediocre food. I paid $14 for a salted maple sausage sandwich off the seasonal menu--I was told by the cashier it was a popular choice, so I was optimistic about it. The portion size was small for $14 (it was the size of a regular English muffin and was fairly flat in height--not stuffed) and it did not taste like it was worth $14-the flavor didn't redeem it, unfortunately. A $7 breakfast sandwich at Starbucks would have been more flavorful and satisfying. Simply overpriced--the marketing team worked hard to write the description of this sandwich and make it sound better than it looked and tasted. Far overpriced and not worth it--please save your money. -Mediocre drink. I ordered the $7 Strawberry Crème Matcha Latte and it was nothing to write home about. Not the best matcha and also not the worst. -Inconvenient food and drink delivery system for "for here" orders. I ordered my items "for here," got a number, and went to sit at my table near the back. My food was delivered without my drink and my number was taken. I flagged down a waiter and asked how my drink would be brought to me if my number was taken, and the waiter said drinks needed to be picked up separately at the counter when my name was called. How inconvenient. Why not just deliver my food and drink to my table at the same time, so I don't have to get up again and leave my food or items unattended (if I can't carry by food, bag, jacket, etc. all with me back to the counter again), or risk losing the table that I found? Delivering customers food to their table is a convenience for the customer, so it doesn't make sense to offer that convenience to half the items on a tab but not the other half--that nullifies the convenience factor for the customer. A friend that was with me received half her order (a drink) as well and had to go to the counter to get the croissant that she ordered but didn't receive. Fortunately, she was able to pick up my drink from the counter as well, while I stayed and watched her drink and the secured the table that we settled in to. If you're not going to deliver the entire order to the table, don't bother having table delivery--just be like Starbucks and have people pickup the entire order at the counter. Be like a sit down restaurant and bring both drinks and food to the table or be a coffee shop and have customers pickup up everything at the counter--having customers sit down only to get up and sit down again is inconvenient and an inefficient process for the customer. I wouldn't recommend this coffee shop to others because the food I ordered was overpriced and mediocre, and their table delivery system didn't take into account the customer experience and disrupted the flow of my time with my friend by having us get up and deal with undelivered items--not a good way to start the experience at an establishment. However, the front staff were nice and the guys who delivered our food from the back and cleaned up our table were nice. I hope management can come up with a workflow that prioritizes the customer's experience.
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Jasmine S.

Yelp
I'm such a sucker for a cute coffee shop, and this one definitely matches that vibe! The coffee wasn't the best, but I did love the inside. Good amount of seating and it's so light and open. Perfect place to do some work or catch up with friends! They also have a cute little outdoor area, and lots of little knick knacks and wine for purchase.
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Anna C.

Yelp
Very cute coffee shop that sells flowers/cards/other trinkets. There's quite a large variety of drinks and food items to select from. At 11AM on a Sunday we waited about 10 minutes in line. We waited for our drink at the counter, and they brought out the food to our table with the number. The side yard patio is a beautiful space. The salted caramel latte was very delicious, sweet and smooth. Was unimpressed by the breakfast burrito though, would skip next time. Would come back to try other drinks & it's a great place to do some work or catch up with friends.
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Randall B.

Yelp
My last review was taken down for some reason. Communal does not have soy milk or cold brew so my walking partner and I were not able to get any drink we wanted to enjoy. He would up with an americano and it tasted more of water than coffee. The manager had reached out and we are looking forward to going back and giving them another try.
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Jessica D.

Yelp
5 stars for the ambiance and menu, 3 stars for the actual quality of the drinks. The ube latte tastes like milk with ube flavoring and the ceremonial matcha latte still had a ton of clumps of matcha powder and was pretty bitter (and I'm a daily matcha drinker).
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Lena C.

Yelp
Great matcha late and bagel sandwich. I loved their vibe; it is great as a study spot or a place to sip some tea and read a book. There is seating both inside and outside, which is great for sunny days. The inside has a ton of plants and a very cozy vibe.
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Guillermo A.

Yelp
Tried this place today, in fact, I am still here and of all the places I tried on this trip, some with much higher star ratings, this is the one I want to leave a review for. This place is lovely. The decor and style are clean but feel well worn and lived in. The layout is inviting and relaxing, with varied lighting, shades of off white, light woods and big windows. This part was maybe just luck, or maybe it's always like that here (I'm from out of town) it was filled with good energy- people of diverse age, cultures, and activity levels, creates a cozy and bustling mood. To top everything off- the music was excellent. Big Thief, Julia Jacklin, etc. oh- lol. If you're wondering, yes the coffee is great too. In short: good vibes, good music, good coffee. What else do you want?
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Lorraine M.

Yelp
The outdoor patio recently got a face lift and the vibes are immaculate there! So much available seating, shade, and light music to create the perfect atmosphere for a coffee date or working session. Don't miss out on their yummy drinks - iced coffee is always delish but this time I tried the cucumber limeade which was more tart than overly sweet!
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Franklin C.

Yelp
Really enjoy the spacious coffee minimalist feel of the area. Parking is a pain with street parking but luckily am able to find one during the middle of Sunday afternoon. NOTE: You have to pick up your drink and listen carefully. They don't really listen and actually not pay attention when I asked which drink is available on the counter but I double checked and waited and got the correct drinks I ordered. Coffee makers were jostling around and after a bit ignorant when people are standing waiting for drinks. So dock one star. Got the hot ube matcha latte and the cold one as well. The hot latte was lukewarm and barely can taste the ube. Felt like it was foamy flavored ube. Latte should be stronger flavored but I felt was water down. The smoked salmon bagel is delicious and roasted nicely. The room is spacious with plenty of workspace. Though felt a little uncomfortable when folks are reaching underground the table to look for open power outlets. I probably wouldn't go underneath the tables for that. Cute place but I would reconsider the drinks next time.
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Lisa K.

Yelp
Communal in North Park is always my go to coffee shop! They have the best crafted lattes and seasonal coffee flavors. They do a great job with adding seasonal items and keeps the menu fresh as well as their coffee selection that stays the same. The people who take the orders greet me well always, and this spot is always busy. Parking, there are only three spots plus disable parking spot, and plenty of street parking around. There is outdoor and indoor seating. Inside they have a little shop with cute little books, flowers, and some other cute items, I love to check it out while I wait for my coffee to be ready. I recommend this place, it's so cute and I would bring my friends if they wanted coffee!
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Christina B.

Yelp
The food is good, service can be a little standoff-ish, ambiance is very San Diego. I really like their lattes, and croissants are great. Prices are quite high.
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Chrissy K.

Yelp
If you want to pay $7-8 for half and half with a hint of expresso, this is the place for you. This place is not good. They barely put anything but sugar and cream in their drinks. I'm giving one star because the staff sorta tried. It's the drink that's yuck. Had to go to Starbucks afterwards to get some coffee to add to my $7 half and half.
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Shannon Z.

Yelp
SUCH a cute coffee shop!!! I came here to study and it was so spacious. It was pretty crowded for Friday during day but there were spots available. There's some spots next to the coffee bar with no outlets and other tables/chairs with outlets available. I love the big windows and bright light for studying. There's also large tables towards the back that can set multiple people. I ordered the honey lavender latte and it was delicious! WiFi is very fast. Parking can be challenging there's a really small lot that offers 30 minute only parking with remaining street parking available. There's a bathroom out back. Decor is very modern chiq with lots of cute plants and floral bouquets. Will come here again to study for sure!
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Liiban O.

Yelp
I love the decor and ambiance of this coffee shop in North Park. It also serves as a flower shop so they have a bunch of great plants decorating the shop. Their food menu is pretty good to so work your way down the menu!
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Yessica C.

Yelp
Such a beautiful cafe with lots of seating to work and chat. I loved the decor and the flowers around the cafe. Food was solid I had the breakfast burrito (not the chorizo one) and it was good overall tasted home made and the green salsa really brought in the flavor. (Would recommend getting cheese though otherwise a little bland) Matcha was OKAY the milk really overpowered the Matcha flavor so I wish they added more. Overall my favorite part of the cafe was the aesthetic.
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Andy R.

Yelp
Communal is exactly what you're looking for when you think of an "instagram coffee shop". It's beautiful scenery, a lot of good seating- indoor and outdoor. It's a great to take a friend who's visiting or meet with someone, perfect coffee date. Service is cool and coffee options are good. Street parking is 50/50, either super empty and you park close or the area may be busy and you may have to walk a block or two. Still worth it.
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Lisa M.

Yelp
Cute spot near North Park that's open later than most of the other nearby coffee spots. We grabbed a latte, which was good! A little less strong of an espresso taste than I'm used to, but good overall. Clean, bright and airy atmosphere! (Pro tip, the bathrooms are outside, hoping to save others some searching time.)
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Dee M.

Yelp
We got a mocha, ube latte, cappuccino, lox bagel and the vegan egg frittata sandwich. Food was delicious and fresh. The mocha was good too! Service was quick and the ambiance was cute.
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Gabriella C.

Yelp
Aesthetically 5/5, this place is super cute inside and out. Customer service - non existent. Workers are not friendly or welcoming. As another reviewer stated, you really have to pay attention to when they call your order. They didn't ask for our names or mark the drinks. Coffee 2/5 - the coconut cream cold brew was bitter and not good. It was a waste of a drink. My bf got an iced matcha and it tasted better. I'll stick with going to Holsem coffee shop next time.
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Ayshia V.

Yelp
Very cute shop with plenty of seating and lighting, including a large patio and side patio area. Food was unique and had plenty of flavor, though more on the expensive side for smaller portions. Food is brought to your seat quickly, and drinks came out fast!
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Karolina N.

Yelp
What a fantastic coffee shop! Love the drink options that include seasonal specials, the food options that include vegan bites, and the decor/merch that even includes baby clothes and toys. I ended up buying my little one a rattle toy and a book :) The plant-based frittata sandwich is delicious - we came back again just to have it! The soyrizo burrito was good as well but a clear second place to the frittata. I really liked my soy latte, though the clear winner was my husband's mocha - made with Valrhona chocolate. Probably one of the best mochas I've ever had. On the non-coffee drink front, the ube matcha was outstanding. This location has street parking all around and two 30 minute parking spots. The only bad thing is charging +$1 for oat or almond milk (those are the only alternative milk options). It's a pet peeve of mine that coffee shops do this, especially a ridiculous amount like $1! Overall an absolutely wonderful cafe that I will return to when I'm back in SD!
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Trina H.

Yelp
I love the vibe of this cafe! If you're a plant and flowers lovers this is the place for you they sell bouquets of flowers and a bunch of other stuff. Recommendation: - matcha latte - mint cold brew - vanilla bean latte Service: There was a lot of orders before us so it took a while to get our drinks but everyone was really nice
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Connie Y.

Yelp
Ordered a hot mocha and an iced banana caramel latte with oat milk. The ambience and service were both nice, but the drinks were lackluster in comparison, unfortunately. Both drinks tasted like straight up milk - couldn't really taste any flavoring at all.
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Monica R.

Yelp
We wanted to try a new spot and luckily found this place on yelp near by. I came on a Friday morning around 10 AM (the cafe was already full of people). They have a few spots right outside but I had to park about a block and a half away for parking. As I entered, I was surprised by the trendy aesthetic of the cafe. The layout was thoughtful and the flow of the room makes sense. I really appreciated how spacious the room is, it looked a lot smaller from the outside but there's actually a lot of seating. They're also dog friendly which was nice considering I had my dog with me, they even gave me a pup cup. I ordered an iced salted caramel latte with oat milk and an iced hazelnut brown sugar latte. The Carmel latte tasted better than the hazelnut imo. I could hardly taste the hazelnut or brown sugar. It tasted just like a regular iced coffee in my opinion. The service was fast, considering the amount of people that were there I only had to wait a few minutes. I'll definitely come back but probably on a week day when it's less busy.
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Hayley J.

Yelp
Took the pup for a coffee date on a random Tuesday morning and I'm so glad I checked this place out! I tried their raspberry white mocha (seasonal) and it was delicious. I do wish it was a more espresso forward drink, but I do also understand what I ordered lol. The baristas were warm and welcoming, and I definitely plan to visit again the next time we come down.
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Giena L.

Yelp
Had a super yummy breakfast here. Love the ceremonial matcha. My bf had the brown sugar latte and it was smooth. We both enjoyed our bagel sandwiches-- I had the salmon and he had the ham. Lots of searing inside and out.