Communal Coffee

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

Quality has gone down so much I will not be coming back again. $15 for small pieces of toast is just not worth it. As shown in the pictures portion size is down as well as the quality of ingredients. The sourdough is not fresh. They are simply poorly prepared.

One of my favorite spots to have a coffee date! Coffee is always great. Love the little gift shop. The salmon bagel is my favorite! Only street parking is available but I always find a spot.