After many visits to Coffee & Tea Collective I am convinced that they are one of the best places to come for coffee. Their execution is great each time! They are kind and welcoming as well. I appreciate the consistency and the effort put into each drink. I've come alone and with my family because the environment is welcoming and cozy. Great spot! read more

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I love this coffee shop! I am a local and it is usually a great experience, which is why this visit was so disappointing. On 1/1/26 around 3:29 PM, I stopped in to get a matcha and to ask if they sold the matcha they use because I love it so much. The barista, a young gentleman, seemed eager to close based on his behavior. He did not greet me for a while while making drinks, and when I asked if they sold the matcha, he said no. When I asked what brand or type of matcha they use, he refused to check and said, "I'm not gonna do that right now." I also felt like he did not want to take my order, and I left feeling rushed and like I was a bother for asking questions. He also said they were out of honey, but because he seemed so eager to close, I was not sure whether that was accurate. It was not so much what he said as how he said it and the overall tone of the interaction. His behavior did not match the warm and welcoming experience I usually have at this coffee shop. I really love this place and hope this was just a one time experience. read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This is my favorite coffee shop in San Diego. This is a place for coffee and espresso lovers. They also roast their own beans! I love this place so much, their espresso is always on point and I've never had a bad coffee or matcha here. They also have wonderful seasonal drinks and create their own syrups. They create their coffee bevs with care and are truly good at their craft and know what they are doing. It's a lil community in there, love it. Service is good, great minimal little place with local rotating art. Although small, love working here from time to time. read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Got the cold brew Moonlight White and it was pretty good. I would've bought some if I didn't already have enough tea to last me 10 years at home. Staff was nice and fast. Some indoor seating and good for studying. Small but cute and has decent street parking. read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Iced Tea and espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great atmosphere and good for reading a book or doing work as they have a good amount of seating. Minimal aesthetic with good coffee/tea. read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Orange cinnamon latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

As someone that's used to how OC & LA county make their lattes, I find myself disappointed with a lot of the lattes here in SD. However, this place has great quality coffee & latte art! I almost ordered another one for the road. I ordered a vanilla latte and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved that it wasn't too sweet and the milk to espresso ratio was well balanced. Also, pretty good spot for studying and the music isn't too loud. As for seating, there are tables and bar seating available. The only con is street parking can get a little tough in this area. read more

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This coffee spot? A true delight. The music sets the tone, making every sip a revelation. The staff's warmest, gentlest smiles perfectly complement their thorough drink crafting. It's the unforgettable post-spin/yoga ritual that makes my mornings! read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Grandma's Sewing Kit with Oatmilk--This drink is PERFECTION! Well-balanced--made carefully with passion - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I attended in our opening here this morning and got myself an iced latte. Everybody was friendly and the service was quick and courteous. It had a good coffeehouse vibe. There's not really too many places to sit or maybe it was just cleared out that way for the art opening, I'm not sure but there are also tables outside and there was a pop-up from a local farm specializing in Pizza. read more

Food/Drinks: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10 This cafe is one of my favorites in san diego! They have really good quality americanos and vanilla lattes which are everything for me! Usually I don't struggle to find seating! And just a good place to either catch up with friends or get work done! read more

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I liked their flash brew, but didn't love the beans. Their watermelon dill refresher was interesting and enjoyable. read more

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Great little coffee shop. I had and orange and cinnamon latte and it was delicious. The staff was super chill and fr

Favorite coffee in SD - hands down! Even with the NP parking. Food: - Vanilla Latte (Iced): 5/5 - Black salted caramel: 5/5 - Liege waffles: 5/5 Service: On the slower end depending on staffing. But still worth the wait! Ambiance: Artsy and clean aesthetic. Will be back soon! read more

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A great study spot! Lots of tables and good wifi. Not a lot of outlets so make sure to charge up before you go. I tried the sparkling tea and I really liked it! Parking can be harder, but you just might need to walk a bit. Would recommend! read more

Small hipster coffee shop "tucked away" on El Cajon blvd. You can tell the baristas here are really passionate about their craft- every time I've gotten something it's been top notch. I'd recommend an espresso forward drink to get that satisfying hit of a quality pull (the banana latte I tried was good but way too milky/sweet) The pastries are served on a nice plate with gorgeous silverware, very instagrammable - and tasty! Lots of locals and regulars but even so I've always found a spot to work from for an hour or two during the week! read more

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I visited this shop for the first time today. The shop is very cute. The minimalist decor with plants & some art work is super inviting. They have seating at the bar & at the entrance if you're looking to get some work done. The baristas were super sweet & inviting. I didn't try any food this time. Maybe next time! Shout out to the barista with the cool tattoos and potion shirt for the black sesame caramel rec. the coffee is sweet but still strong! I'll def be back. read more

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

I love the feel and vibe of this coffee shop. Doesn't seem like one of the "IG worthy" type of coffee shops and instead more of a locals type of place. They have a decent amount of indoor seating and outdoor seating. I got the "lump o coal" (black sesame cardamom milk tea) which is seasonal. It was an eye watering $7 for a small which is very overpriced imo. The actual drink wasn't too sweet which I loved and the black sesame flavor was there. I liked that they put actual sesame seeds on top which added an interesting texture. The cardamom flavor wasn't there though which was disappointing. Service was a little slow but not annoyingly so. They were very friendly also. read more

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Cute coffee shop! The drinks we ordered were a matcha latte and another latte. The matcha latte was tasty, but not enough sweet so it tasted a little bit bland for me. The person who took my order was friendly, so the service was good!! The drinks did not take long either. The seating was spaced out and simple. It hard seating so it wasn't a place I would stay to study or work from home for that reason. Overall recommend! read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Matcha Latte and Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here with my daughter and wasn't particularly impressed with the tea, service, or ambiance. We stood in line for a good 5 minutes (there was no one in front of us) while the staff members talked and laughed amongst themselves. They were not busy preparing drinks or anything. That was a sign that we should have just left and gone elsewhere. The iced matcha latte was really weak in flavor and I have definitely had much better elsewhere. It was very watered down. It was not worth $7.50... read more

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Stopped by this small coffee shop on the way home. It has a very basic vibe to it (a few tables inside, some plants, not very flashy). I got an Iced black salted caramel latte, which was really good. The batista was very nice. read more

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

We really enjoyed our first visit to Coffee & Tea Collective. I was curious about their nitro flash brew and they were kind enough to give me a taste. The flavors were complex and full bodied -- I opted to try that one and enjoyed it! My partner ordered one of their teas - the SD herbal iced - and it was a perfect light blend for them as they were getting over a cold. They steeped the tea to order before icing it. This is a great spot to work from with open seating options. There also is metered parking available - make sure you pay the meter because we unfortunately got a ticket while we got our coffee & tea. read more

Coffee & Avocado Toast Morning? One of the tastiest avocado toast served at Coffee & Tea Collective. Order this tasty combination, the corn takes the avocado toast to the next level. Cappuccino with oat milk & the Elote Toast: Avocado, Cilantro crema, Elote browned butter, Tajin. PRICE: Cappuccino w/ Oat Milk $5, Elote Toast $8 read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Cappuccino and Elote toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I recently moved into the area and have been looking for a new coffee shop. I was recommended Coffee & Tea Collective by a friend a few years ago and finally decided to stop by. I have not been disappointed since I started coming here. Every drink has been more than enjoyable. From pour overs, cold brews, to espresso I have yet to have a bad cup of coffee. The barista's are all kind and from what I've seen, take an interest in how your days going. The cafe is simple, clean, and a great place to read or work. I'm glad this place is walking distance, if not I would be spending a lot of money on gas. read more

Super cute cafe offering delicious coffee and tea drinks. They offer the traditional coffee drinks and drip coffee/americanos/lattes, but also hand pour coffee for those who enjoy one. The cafe is small but cozy and they welcome their guests bring their laptops to work in the cafe. I was also touched by the fact the cafe provided feminine care products in the bathroom for their female guests, a very heart warming and thoughtful touch that shows the owners care about their clients. read more

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Stopped by Coffee & Tea collective on a stroll in North Park. It's a really nice and simple cafe with minimal tables both inside and out. Bits and pieces of art and florals gives the coffee shop a pop of color and the white walls provide nice lighting. The menu is simple but I decided to try a Salted Caramel Latte and my boyfriend had a espresso drink mixed with a spritzer. Both were very nice! The spritzer was a little too sweet even after adjusting the sweetness, so I would suggest an ever lower amount if you're not looking for that. My latte was creamy and silky which I really enjoyed. I would definitely bring some work here and hang out if I had the chance! read more

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Best coffee in San Diego?! Look if you're a coffee enthusiast, you have to come here. It's not for the Carmel macchiato, double shot, soy, 180 degrees Starbucks lovers. It's for someone who just wants a great coffee. They do it right! The location isn't on the main strip of 30th, but worth the 2 block walk, after finding a parking spot in north park. The menu is small but that's because every drink is made to order by some amazing baristas that really care about their craft. The seating can get tight but that's because for those that come in, they pop open their laptops and get to work. I had a cappuccino and just sat and enjoyed some scroll time read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

UPDATE... (5 stars) New love!!! I've come to realize I love their regular drink menu over their seasonal drinks. HONEY LATTE (decaf) - I know, I know "death before decaf" as people would say but I am a lover of decaf. Chose this over the vanilla because I wanted to get a better handle and feel of their beans on my palate without having it too masked. After a few sips, definitely loving it. The (Decaf Mexico beans) notes of chocolate and nougat are lovely, couldn't find the raspberry note. My sips have been very rounded and silky and that's how I absolutely love my lattes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Had a good feel about this place recently and bought some beans for a friend in SF. Searching for beans as gifts and loving the flavors of their beans (non/decaf) has been suited for sharing. I'm disappoint myself for not discovering this place sooner. Actually, I did. I've always wanted to come here and have tried but they would be either closed when I could come by and during the hardcore-pandemic-times only accepted online orders when I inconveniently didn't my phone with me. Now, it's very accessible to me and I'm happy to spend my money here. 1) I love it's not packed 2) I love it's kind of like a hidden gem; not hidden in the sense of location but hidden as in overlooked. 3) I love the ambiance - small and cute. JABA APPROVED. Until the next sip.... read more

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Cute little coffee shop with great coffee to study or chill. I went on a weekend and it gets busier after ~10am but people don't often stay for too long. There's limited seating inside and no parking lot, but there's metered street parking right in front of the shop. read more

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

I came here looking for a work from home spot and did find some success! Didn't try the coffee, but I did have a matcha latte and it was delightful! It was light, creamy (from the oat milk ofc), and subtly sweet which I enjoyed! not amazing, but good! There were a few outlets around and under the bar on the coffee bar as well, which was great! They also have a few hooks to hang your bag, however, some are broken off, so not all seats will have a hook for you. 4/5 stars because it does get pretty loud, since they are actively roasting beans in the back and for someone who sat at the coffee bar, was right behind the espresso machine, so that may be on me. read more

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

The location of Coffee & Tea Collective is pretty bad as there's homeless outside and the area around the entrance reeks . The Americano was good. read more

Friendly service with in-house roasted coffee beans. Yes, they can drop a very nice shot of espresso. read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Back room roaster - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute little shop! With a bathroom! That's always a plus. Decent amount of seating! There is outside seating too!! The guy who took my order was really kind! I didn't get his name but he has an afro!! If that helps! Lol I know cappuccinos aren't usually iced but he did it iced and it was really refreshing! I enjoyed it very much. Peaceful atmosphere, perfect place to go and just ready with some coffee. Will def return! read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Iced cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I was craving some yummy coffee and decided to try this place out. I got a large black salted caramel latte and the hubby got their new strawberry chai tea latte. Both were delicious and flavorful. The girl that took our order was very sweet and even made some suggestions for next time. The inside was full so there was no seating available. They also have some pastries available to go along with their hot drinks. read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Black salted caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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The banana matcha was so so good!!! I've been craving it ever since I tried it. The best matcha I've had in San Diego so far. read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - banana matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place was super cute and clean as well! First time here and the baristas were really friendly and the drinks were so good read more

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Came here to get some work down while I was in town. Overall great drinks. Got the cold brew, and some random matcha drink they had. Friendly staff as well. read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Waffle and cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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great place to study, staff is very friendly , coffee and food is great, will definitely be back read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - vanilla latte and almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Hi! I ordered a matcha latte and it was very watery and had no flavor to it. I ended up throwing it away sadly just based off flavor. I did add almond milk to it and it was still watery. Would probably try something next time if I come by. read more

Took forever to get my coffee. Place seemed very minimal with no character. Coffee was good but Was not my cup of tea.

Absolutely love this place and the people! The workers here are some of the nicest employees I've ever encountered at any business. The coffee comes out quick and delicious. Very minimalistic design but cute inside. My dog loves coming in for treats. I get the honey vanilla latte every time; it's my go to Morning spot. Definitely recommend read more

Coffee & Tea Collective - Waiting for a treat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Went here with my girlfriend and dog to have some morning coffee before getting the day started. We were happily greeted by the staff and we were tending to very promptly Pricing: Can be from $3.5 - $7.5 depending on what you are looking for. Large lattes were priced at $6, which I would say is pretty standard in this day and age. Alternative milks were an additional $1 and not always a standard addition that has a cost, but syrups were $0.75 Drinks: Iced vanilla latte with oat milk had a great vanilla taste, not too sweet or too underpowered with a quality espresso that added a rich, coffee taste to the latte. Service: Amazing! The staff saw that we brought our dog and asked us if it was ok to give her a pup cup, which we graciously agreed to. I know in some places, it's extra, or the customer has to ask for it, but this was the first time we experienced the staff asking us if they could give our dog a pup cup. That was a gamechanger for us and something that makes them stand out to us Overall: A great place, with great coffee, and a really nice place to relax and pass time. The staff was great and would recommend anyone to give this place a shot! read more