Super cute spot with mostly outdoor seating and some tables available in the associated shop next door. The coffee is prepared and served out of a little pull-behind camper, and most tables are in a courtyard that is only partly shaded. I ordered a blueberry mint latte because I've never seen a place offer this flavor, and my friend ordered their non-coffee creamsicle drink because it was also uncommon. Both drinks were awesome, but still not worth what they are priced at. The food, however, was expensive and disappointing. Yes, they clearly state that they have to package the toppings for the toasts and bagels separately because of some regulation placed on "Mobile Food Facilities," but really? How often does this little camper leave the courtyard? Maybe often...maybe never. Almost half of their food items are toasts or bagels, so many orders require little work on behalf of the 3 people I saw inside the one tiny camper. $10 avocado toast is already expensive, but I think I speak for most of us when I say I pay for it because someone else is preparing it for me. If I am doing half the work, I'd rather spend $10 on the ingredients to make literally 20 pieces of avocado toast. The sandwich I ordered tasted like an only slightly better Jimmy Dean sandwich. Honestly I don't think it was worth even $6. At least I didn't have to put it together. Not sure what costs they are trying to mitigate with these prices...everything is outside, they work out of a camper, and their employees don't have to do much food prep. Maybe the location is expensive to rent? read more

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Stayed in south park on vacation and needed to get my morning coffee. I walked over to communal and it seemed like a popular spot. I decided to get the black sesame iced latte and it was awesome. Definitely a great drink to try if you're looking for something different! read more

Communal - Black sesame iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Communal is one of the staple San Diego coffee shops. I had never been to the South Park location but decided to do some outdoor reading after the gym. There's a lot of outdoor space at this location, some of the tables in the morning might get blinded by the sun but they do have shade coverings. I came in through the store and felt slightly dumb for not realizing that you also order and get your drinks in the stand outside. However, the store looks really cute inside with the Boho decor, plants, and merchandise all over. My matcha was pretty decent, not the best in the area but certainly refreshing and made pretty quickly. read more

Communal - Oatmilk matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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5 FUGGIN STARS! The atmosphere is incredible. Very calm and relaxing, Quaint breakfast garden attached to the store. The trailer-esk kitchen/bar area adds a very comfortable homey feel. The service is perfect. They were busy when we arrived, still met with a pleasant greeting explaining they'd be with us shortly. Ordered food and coffees... Maple sandwich...BOMB. Avocado toast....BOMBER. The brown sugar latte was perf, the dirty chai was a tad too spicy for me personally and the staff was receptive to me explaining it wasn't for me and replaced it quickly and with no extra charge. The service really is the icing on the cake. HIGHLY recommend if you're looking to relax and sip. read more

Communal - Patio seating area is a vibe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Enjoyed a custom iced americano with heavy cream and a squirt of pumpkin sauce topped with cinnamon... um utterly divine! Yum-pkin read more

Communal - Iced Americano with heavy Cream and a squirt of pumpkin sauce. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Good coffee. Very slow service. Not the barista's fault. He needed a second set of hands.

I visited on Sunday about 9:40. The drinks and food are served from a vintage trailer, the kind Lucy and Ricky Ricardo used in their honeymoon film. There is plenty of seating on a semi enclosed patio, with shade from umbrellas and trees. There is an entrance to a shop which shares its wall mural on one side, it is dog friendly, and there are strings of lights stretched overhead. Street noise is minimal. I ordered the seasonal blueberry Earl Grey latte and the peach and ricotta toast. Service was prompt, and both were fresh and delicious. I had never had one of either and the combination of flavors on each was delightful. The toast was crunchy and the peach jam and ricotta together were creamy and sweet. 10/10, will be back. read more

Communal - Vintage Trailer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Always love dropping in to grab a coffee. The changes to the patio set up are great. Always good coffee!

Cute shop for coffee, they have lots of seating and a small store. Coffee is ordered from their 'van' outside. Only street parking in the area, very tough to find a spot. Tried: $6 each Lemon almond latte - needed more lemon, had an odd after taste. The lemon latte at seven seas down the way is better. Chocolate orange latte - needed more orange flavor. They both would probably have been better as cappuccinos where the flavor of coffee and syrup would have melded better, a little too much milk. The have whole milk, oat and almond milk. They do not have nonfat/2% etc milk. read more

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The ambience was great at this place, there's a lot of foot traffic. If the outdoor tables were clean, I would've given it a 5/5. read more

Communal - Outdoor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Will come here for an overpriced coffee in a pinch. Skip the vegan donuts though. V gross

Wow this place is amazing. I dropped my coffee on accident and they didn't charge me and offer me another coffee. Great coffee taste and very nice ambiance place. Love it. read more

No flavor, all milk, no good taste at all. Ordered 3 drinks and were all the same. If you think there coffees good , you've never experienced real coffee. Hyped up place for nothing. read more

Delicious coffee, ok food. Was a bit upset with the ricotta toast; it was good but did not appetizing. Not at all what is advertised on their website. read more

Communal - Ricotta toast with peach, honey and mint...? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Been to this location several times and have been pleased each time! Recently got the beet limeade, highly recommend. Can be an acquired taste if you're not into beets LOL but still worthy a try in my opinion. Great bagels, good avo toast. Amazing place for a pick me up when roaming South Park! read more

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Walked by this location and wasn't planning on stopping but the vibes and aesthetic immediately draw you in!! I'm also not even a huge coffee person but loved this coffee shop because of the decor and style... + gorgeous artsy mural wall and hanging lights + friendly quick service + got 2 drinks and it was $10 together so not overly expensive + cute store next door/attached - got the chai which was a bit too cardamom/gingery for my taste but not bad read more

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Great coffee and food. Service is quick and there's plenty of outdoor space/seating. No matter when I come, the space is relatively quiet and calm. There's a shop connected with indoor seating and great artisan and unique finds. Love coming here. read more

Communal - Outdoor seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

What a charming little coffee shop and store! I was in the South Park area with some friends for lunch. Once we were done visiting, they headed off and I had some time to wander around and wait for a lift. Communal was right there, so I stopped in to get a drink. The patio is super cute, I love the caravan and they had some nice pastries and lots of options for drinks. The seating is nicely spread out so you can cowork, chill with a book, or catch up with a friend. I will note though that the paving stones are apart and surrounded by stones, so be ready for that. You have to set up your chair just right, and it's not super accessible. They have a water station with all the fixings you need. I got a mango black iced tea which was delicious. It was an infused tea rather than a syrup, which I always appreciate. The service was quick and friendly. Inside the main building is a shop with lots of locally made gifts and trinkets. Some jewellery, some homewares, candles, etc. I got a gift card and a glass and metal straw so I can make my iced teas at home a little prettier. If you buy a glass you get a free drink - so I shopped in the wrong order, but no big. Lovely space, I'm glad I stopped by. read more

It's been so many days where their WiFi is down. I ask them to fix it and they just stare at me.

Love this spot. Their specialty lattes are super unique and flavorful. Chill place to veg out on their terrace setup. Very friendly baristas who make the morning great. read more

Very cute vibe. Good coffees/ food choices. Also has a cute store to peruse. Definitely will come back

Avocado toast that comes with a small side of diy browned oxidized avocado. :( Bread was good though. read more

Communal - Avocado toast that comes with a small side of diy browned oxidized avocado. :( Bread was good though. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Pretty good coffee at a decent price. Got the lemon almond latte (Iced) was good and refreshing. Loved the lemon flavor and had just the right amount of sweetness. Friend got the cappuccino and it was good and strong and he liked it as well. Service was good and professional. read more

Communal - Lemon almond latte (left) cappuccino (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Visiting from out of town and came to this coffee shop twice. Vibe was cool but quality wasn't too great. Pros: - cute little vibe -dropped in an awesome neighborhood - variety of food and drinks - cute outdoor section and connected To an indoor shop with fun knickknacks Cons: - Had a pumpkin spice latte and it was really weak. Felt like I was only drinking oat milk with cinnamon on top - Another day, I had a peppermint cold brew and tasted no peppermint I think I mistakenly received a different drink. All I could taste was chicory. - my husband got a regular coffee with a little bit of room and got what felt like half a cup of coffee. read more

*SOCIAL DISTANCING EXPERIENCE* Fantastic coffee and even better outdoor space! I had the coffee flight, which included the festive Gingerbread Maple Latte and specialty Lavender Latte, both with oatmilk. I was really surprised that I loved the Gingerbread Maple Latte. It was just sweet enough and tasted just like a cookie. This was probably the best latte I've ever had! The Lavender Latte was really nice, too. The floral taste could've been easily too much, but instead was perfectly balanced. I highly recommend buying a coffee and relaxing in the space to read a book or working on your laptop. I love that you can buy plants here, too! read more

Communal - Gingerbread Maple Latte (left) and Lavender Latte (right). Both with oatmilk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a cute spot! The service was very quick & friendly, and I love the options that were available and on display. I had an unsweetened matcha latte that was so perfect! It was a quiet day in the neighborhood and this would be a good spot for studying/reading. The only slight inconvenience was the tile-like outdoor flooring being too spaced out. Cracks in the floor do not pair well with the chairs, so it was wobbled seating. This type of ground is probably not wheelchair or stroller friendly so please be careful if this applies to you read more

Do you imagine yourself as someone who brings a book to a café and has all the free time in the world to sit there, drinking your coffee/tea, pondering life, reading, & people watching? Do you then realize, "oh wait, that type of relaxation isn't for people like me... I need my coffee to go because I have a 101 errands to run?" On this fateful day I decided to be the person I wanted to be and not the person I am known to be... with a beautiful garden and home décor store next door, it was hard not to be the former person. Communal Coffee took me to this new place. I could be the new and improved Ariella, the one that chills and relaxes in places like San Diego (maybe even lives there?) and isn't a New Yorker to the core. You too can be the epitome of relaxation if you go to Communal Coffee. read more

Communal - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My favorite drink here is not coffee, but the iced creamsicle (orangina + vanilla bean syrup + cream). It's like eating a popsicle. On a hot summer day, it's very refreshing. Service was friendly and I didn't wait long for my drink. The outdoor space is boho-chic and relaxing. The table and chairs were adequate, but the owner could invest in more comfortable seating. read more

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I love the open space here, it's very easy to bring in a stroller which is part of the appeal, however each time I come I feel very unwelcome by the baristas.. I don't think i have been smiled at once I the past 4-5 times I've come. The breakfast sandwiches are really good an d the coffee is okay, I wish they were a little more flavorful but that may be personal preference. With there being so many options along the street, it does come down to customer service and this may be one of the last times I come by because of it. I get that work is stressful and everyone has things going on but a smile does make a big difference read more

I miss the blueberry Earl Gray latte. Haters level up those tastebuds! The ultimate hack was putting the blueberry syrup in the matcha

We had very high expectations of this coffee place and sadly nothing like what we were expecting it. First of all the place closes at 7pm we got there around 5:45 and we were told kitchen was already closed!! What a bummer!! We were only able to get coffees. I got a sugar free vanilla latte and my sister a cortado mine was so so! My sisters was nasty! The only reason why I'm giving it two stars is because of the place itself it pretty cute and clean! Very neat with a. Lot Of cute things to Purchase! Flower bouquets and much more. Customer service is whatever they really don't care much or at least that's what we experienced. Not sure if we will ever come back here most likely no! I do recommend this place to respect their hours of operation because it's really unfair and unprofessional to not serve what you are promoting read more

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Ok, I'm done with Communal Coffee on Fern. I admit, it's nice to walk somewhere and sit outside, but I've tortured myself enough, for years and I'm done now. I was indifferent for years, at first open I hated the fact that it is absolutely not ADA compliant. I don't care if they actually are somehow ADA compliant in a book with the city somewhere, but if you are in a wheelchair or have children with strollers, this place is your absolute WORST nightmare!!!! Who creates a flooring so uneven that even people who are walking with feet have trouble navigating walking?! What a flipping mess. This is alllllllll before you even order, so stop here if that's enough for you. Yeah, I'm also not into supporting owners who don't give a shit about accessibility to everyone, and I even hate to admit it now, that I put up with it thinking "they'll fix this soon, once they realize what a stupid idea this was for everyone"- it's a problem for sitting, it's a problem for standing, it limits all access to wheels of any kind, it is gross because it catches food, dog feces, hair... I could go on, this is clearly just a terrible choice. Ok now get past the terrain, the coffee is mediocre AT BEST. It's "cuteness" is selling point for many. People love it's "instagramability" of the silly flower designs in foam (limited to if your barista happens to wake up on the right side of the bed and create that morning), people buy it. So, does it taste good? No. Then, for years I put up with the terrible service. Again I'm in it for the walk and outdoors factor of the experience for me. But the people working there have been on a slippery slope, I think first hires original staff were helpful and kind, these new folks over the years have probably been worn down by the instagramers who have repeatedly ordered the same "vanilla rose latte" which is basically sugary soap coffee. Ok my final issue that has me drawing the line is the cleanliness. The new staff or maybe there is new ownership, has completely left this place to go to shit. I'm sorry to say it, but now it's unbearable to sit there, it was my final reason to even visit, the outdoor trees and cute succulents and meeting my neighbors.... No, now it's a desert wasteland, dead succulents (how can you slowly kill such adorable plants?!), all chairs are broken and unstable outdoor furniture, and the FLIES EVERYWHERE. A few days ago I thought if I moved away from the trashcans it would improve and no, it does not matter where you sit, the entire place is full of FLIES. This means nothing is being cleaned, which makes sense, I doubt any employee or owner has set foot in the actual sitting area that they expect people to enjoy. I'm so disappointed. I really wanted to like this place and for years I put up with... actually a lot, keeping hope that they would fix the flooring issue one day when they made back the initial investment, or really turn it into a gathering place for the community by hiring friendly and personably staff, but the fact that this place isn't being cleaned anymore grossed me out.... And if they don't care then who will?! read more

Cute coffee truck/shop. Great outdoor patio seating. Super friendly service and a great overall vibe. My chai latte was also yum. read more

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Cold brew was average. The server was not very nice to us. It was raining so we went inside for 10 min, came back out, and she said "are you guys ordering more food or something?" when I just wanted my buttered, toasted plain bagel. There was no one else in line either. The store next to the coffee stand was cute. Probably won't return. read more

Really love Communal Coffee. This place is real cute and the drinks come from a little van cart type of thing. Have a lot of different and interesting latte flavors along with some delicious matcha lattes. I'm pretty sure they don't put sugar in their matcha which makes it even more enjoyable for me. All the other places seem to sneak sugar in there. At first it bugged me that when you order a toast, they put all the toppings on the side and don't put it on there for you, but now I don't mind. read more

This place is sooooo cute!! Can't believe I haven't been here. It's my new go to spot! The coffee was so good. I had the rose vanilla latte..I think Lol can't remember the exact name. It's was so good added oak milk and an added shot of espresso. Also had this avocado toast it had cream cheese on the bottom. Sooo good read more

Great spot in the heart of South Park. Lovely seating area and of course it's dog friendly. I think the atmosphere is super chill and it's such an easy spot to stop by during your morning or afternoon walk. Today I drank their mango iced blank tea and enjoyed it. read more

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

Setting up shop in a beautifully decorated airstream type camper provided plenty of instagrammable shots! The outdoor decor and massive outside seating space allowed for sizeable get togethers to just shoot the breeze and hang out in South Park. Unfortunately, the espresso shot I ordered was not on par with other coffee shops I have come to know and love. There was too much of a sour taste which probably meant the grinding and temperature while making the espresso was a tad bit too long. Nonetheless, kudos to them for including sparkling water and a piece of dried mango fruit with the espresso so I can cleanse my palate after the shot of espresso. read more

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I've been to their North Park location a few times, but this was my first at this particular location. Located on a cute, bustling street with lots of shops in South Park. The patio is lovely and bright, and there are a few tables inside as well. Love their Lavender Honey Latte. They also sell bottles of their syrup for $15. Staff was friendly and coffee was tasty. Street parking in the area, so you may have to search around the residential blocks a bit. read more

Lovely spot in very dog-friendly South Park. It's basically an open-aired sitting area where coffee and food are prepared inside a small trailer. Absolutely adorable! Because it's outdoors, dogs are very welcome! They have their version of a "Puppucinno", but PLEASE don't subject your dog to this onslaught of sugar. It could be very upsetting to your fur baby's tummy. In any case, yes they are dog friendly -- water bowls are scattered throughout and the workers might offer your pooch a dog treat. It is a all concrete though, so maybe bring a blanket for your dog to lay out on, especially if they are senior like my gal. As for coffee, they have a vast selection of lattes and sweet concoctions. For some reason, they have this rule where pour-overs are only served after 3pm, or some strange afternoon time. I'm not sure who in their right mind would want a powerful pour-over in the afternoon though; very strange rule. Here I ordered a *Rose Vanilla Latte* ($5.25 with almond milk; standard) and a *Breakfast Croissant*. The food was a pretty heavy option with the egg white, cheese, and ham. Not worth $8.50 in my opinion, nor was the latte at the price and size. Cute place though which I could appreciate for its dog friendly aspect and pleasant workers. read more

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