My go-to spot in North Park! Communal Coffee is one of my favorite places in San Diego. I absolutely love the Gold Coast latte. It's the perfect balance of bold and sweet, and I find myself ordering it every time. The maple sausage sandwich is also incredible and makes for a perfect pairing. What really sets this place apart is the atmosphere. It's filled with beautiful flowers, the cutest selection of cards, and thoughtfully curated gifts. Everything about the space feels warm, creative, and inviting. Communal is always my spot for a quick breakfast and coffee in North Park. read more

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

Love how close this Communal location is to my place. Lots of seating inside and a few tables outside. A great space to work or study! Friendly staff and decent drinks, though they can be on the watery side sometimes. The salted caramel latte is a solid go to though! read more

This is such a darling little coffee shop/boutique with event space in the back. They had the vibes going with a nice playlist this morning, ordered the Strawberry Crème Matcha and an English Muffin. Bummer they didn't have any seasonal jam options like their menu stated but all good. The matcha was absolute perfection, it was not too sweet but still reminded me of strawberry milk. English muffin was delish as well. Kudos to the guy that helped me, he was so friendly and welcoming which I appreciate, it's service like his that make stopping in for a drink a joy in my neighborhood. read more

Communal - Buttery English muffin & Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Wasn't having the best day, I live right around the corner, got a lovely rose orange coffee, went home and it spilled everywhere. Went back and the lady with the glasses at the front was very kind and understanding and made me a new one. Thank you for making my day. At least i can enjoy a coffee while cleaning the mess. read more

Cute venue, inside seating as well as patio seating in a private backyard. I had the iced strawberry creme matcha latte with oatmeal - so good! I got the granola cup since they were out of the acai bowl. Oof $7 for the granola cup, but it was delicious! The barista was super pleasant. Great experience overall. read more

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

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Drinks were just okay, it didn't have the wow factor. It tasted like coffee versus espresso drinks. Blueberry ginger didn't have a note of blueberry to me and just mostly ginger and with a note of lavender. Banana caramel just tasted like caramel the banana was not present. read more

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

The newest Communal location, this former event space has spacious seating inside and out. Great coffee and good eats. The barista was also very friendly and helpful. read more

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

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Stopped by for coffee since I was in the area. I didn't realize it was a sister establishment to Communal until I saw their cups. Loved the space as there's plenty of seating! Parking around the coffee shop can be difficult. The Hazelnut Brown Sugar latte tasted like a normal latte as I couldn't taste the hazelnut and brown sugar. I wish those flavors came through a little more. read more

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Haven is a very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing coffee shop close to North Park/Heading to South Park. This shop carries sweet and savory pastries and a few other cafe essentials such as bagels, sandwiches, toast, and of course some delicious coffee! In this post you'll see their seasonal Lemond Almond Latte with oat milk -- I was OBSESSED. I am a huge lemon girl, and when the barista told me it taste like a lemon poppyseed muffin I was sold. It wasn't overly sweet either which was great! Next to it is their Ube Matcha which was a great balance and not too sweet either. Highly recommend! There is a great amount of seating both indoor and outdoor (including communal seating) that provides a great space for work, study, catching up with friends, etc. read more

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This is a pleasant coffee shop and event space by Communal Coffee. They offer a great inside and outside patio for special events. On the inside front of the building, they have a coffee kiosk. They offer baked goods, bagels, breakfast bagels, sandwiches, sandwiches, granola bowels, and avocado toast. Unfortunately, they did not have any bagels when I stopped in Saturday morning, but they did make me a delicious matcha latte with whole milk. The latte offered a touch of sweetness by the touch of honey I asked for, but at the same time, it offered that invigorating natural matcha flavor. The two young ladies working the day I visited were very nice and welcoming. I hope that next time I visit, they have the breakfast bagel sandwich I wanted to order. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped in after getting an email from Communal that they were offering free gingerbread cold brew samples. I really enjoyed the free samples, the interior, and the calmness of the store. The other location is very busy, so it was a nice change. I agree with the other reviews that there are still some kinks to be worked out. The avocado toast did not come with pickled onions despite the menu indicating it did. It wasn't a huge deal, but I probably would not have ordered the toast if I had known. The maple breakfast sandwich arrived soaked with oil/maple. I sympathize with the low staff count, however hardly customers were in the shop. Will definitely return for drinks, but probably not food. read more

Communal - Oat latte & gingerbread cold brew outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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We love having this location within a 10 minute walk from our home. They have an enticing, delicious sounding menu. Lots of good choices for breakfast and of course a great beverages menu. I'm a latte girl and my friend orders chai. Now, one observation. The last time we came here, no bacon. This time, no bacon. None of the aiolis except Dijon which overpowered the bagel that had an egg, ham and cheese. Also. ONE employee and the place was steady with customers ordering to go. We waited over 30 minutes for our hot beverages. He had to do everything. I finally came in and retrieved our sandwiches and beverages where they were waiting by the register. Since each breakfast with tip cost over $24, perhaps have an extra employee to help the poor guy out? There were only spoons available but I found the forks and spoons in a drawer under the creamer station. I think the next time we'll just go to the original location on Texas & University because it's well supplied. read more

Great spot to work from! Lots of seating and outlets available both indoors and outdoors. I got the lavender lemonade, but they have a lot of the same menu items you can find at the main Communal Coffee location. read more

Communal - Lavender lemonade and outdoor seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I love communal! They have great coffee and the space is great for working from home folks. I just with they open a bit later and they had better parking read more

I ordered a salted caramel latte and maple sausage sandwich and it was so delicious! Their service was also very nice. It was my first time here and Sydney was very sweet and helpful with guiding me through their selection options. The cafe is very cute and the ambiance is very welcoming. I would definitely come back with a laptop and enjoy a good latte. Thank you Sydney for helping me ! read more

Communal - Salted caramel latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by Haven to read a little and sketch and when I went on a Monday - it was not that busy. It's such a cute store with seats/outlets in the inside and then more seating in the back. I guess you can rent this place out and overheard some people looking around. I got the vanilla latte and enjoyed it and thought it was overall a cute place. Since all the tables inside are communal, I feel like it would be an easy spot to make conversation and meet people in the community. read more

Very cute space in South Park (bordering North Park near the Taco Stand). A sister store of Communal Coffee so the aesthetic is pretty similar. Coffee is pretty good but the matcha was just alright There is a communal seating area inside with 2 long tables and lots of patio seating outside with outlets along the sides which is great for a sunny day. read more

20 dollars for a small coffee and small sandwich. Really cute inside and they have water out which was nice. Really wanted to like this place but between the price and being infested with flies (I couldn't finish my sandwich and had to close the box and push it away so the flies would stop swarming me) I had to leave. read more

Communal - Flies and food - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great location, nice cozy place. BUT. Two times I went in there the internet didn't work. So, it's a Never Again for me.

One star because one staff member was friendly. The rest were horrible and seemed to be offended by the presence of pretty all the customers. Plus, why does the chai latte taste like room temp 2% milk with just a sneeze of coffee and spice? read more

Been coming here and to the trailer at South Park to get my morning coffee! Very nice walk, and good flavors

An airy space with an efficient breakfast menu including all of the staples. I thought the flavors of the food and drinks were spot-on although disappointed at the size of my breakfast sandwich. I had a nice time browsing their unique home goods selection, their resident plants need some TLC though. I'd come back as a pedestrian in the area and would be curious what events they host as that is their primary business model from the looks of it. Glad they listened to the community and offered coffee and treats in the mornings. Would come back simply because of how close it is to my Mom's house. read more

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It wasn't outstanding and I wasn't super impressed. But the interior and the service was very very good and so cute! I might need to try a different drink but I wasn't in love. read more

Communal - Americano and Cold Brew with Coconut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Me , baby and my bestfriend decided to try this place out, we love trying coffee shops. Parking is zero to none. we parked a couple streets away and walked in the RAIN thinking coffee would make it all better. We entered with big smiles on our face, only to be greeted by a morgue like vibe . The barista couldn't even acknowledge our existence, but could tell us to get out the way because he had to place a coffee on counter , mind you there's no signs for pick up coffee here. After waiting 15 minutes to get acknowledged, even though we were the only people waiting, The customer service was so horrible I Didn't even feel comfortable asking what was their best drink . The barista, he was so cold and unapproachable. I ended up ordering a vanilla latte. I wish I could have left but we really wanted to give this place a try never again!! I will be telling all my Coffee friends never to come here. It is definitely not a vibe !! read more

I ordered a cortado and an everything bagel with cream cheese. The device listed tipping options starting at 15%, 18%, then 20%. First of all, I do tip, but thought it was strange how the tipping starts so high. Other coffee shops start in the 10-12% range. The barista who took my order was super grouchy, couldn't be bothered to smile. They gave me a look that seemed like they couldn't stand the person in front of me. Once the cortado was ready, I felt immediate disappointment. It was the size of a 3oz dixie cup for over $4.50. Sure cortados are small, but not that small. Then, they ran out of bagels, and the barista offered me to substitute a pastry. I chose the chocolate croissant. As delicious as it was, I was bummed they didn't offer to reimburse me the price difference for the food items. Interior design left much to be desired. Will not be back. read more

The cutest new coffee shop in town! Love that it even has a space to reserve for an event. I got their Hazelnut brown sugar latte and it was delicious! (8/10). The one taking our order was the sweetest and made me not feel rushed at all (as I do like to look at my options). Overall an amazing experience visiting Haven, would come back again! read more

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Whoever it was who worked the shift this morning around 11am, had literally THE worst attitude and gave it to complete strangers. Their unwarranted behavior was so sad to experience on a first trip! I typically don't wrote bad reviews, but my friend & I were really looking forward to enjoying a beautiful sunny Sunday, right after doing yoga in the park!! They made the whole ambiance of the cafe feel weird and unwelcoming. And not to mention, my matcha was the most paled colored and flavorless and I ordered a pretty sweet drink. Also, $14 for a tiny English muffin sandwich is robbery. So I paid for shitty attitude, a bland drink, weird energy, and a tiny sandwich. Super disappointed. Could have went to Influx right around the corner and spent my money better. read more

I am begging this place not to leave one poor cashier/barista to handle taking orders, making drinks, making food, and handling any customer questions or issues and anything else that could possibly arise all by themselves. I live nearby and would love to visit this place more frequently but every time I do, it takes a minimum of 20 minutes for one drink. I feel so bad because it's not the barista's fault that they are left all alone. read more

Drinks are good coffee is good. Vibe is usually good. Frequently out of stock of stuff on their menu; i've asked for the pumpkin spice latte three times and zero out of three times have they had the ingredients to make it. Same thing with the ginger spice latte. And we're talking first thing in the morning! Please take things off your menu if you can never make them or have ingredients stocked more consistently. They should consider a plant service some of their plants are struggling! Most of the employees are pleasant but not all. No chit chat or smiles from the woman this morning, just business and a sense that she's annoyed. But she did make me a good drink so I'll give her that. read more

Came alittle earlier than the opening event to check the place out. The ribbon ceremony has natural wine tasting and cold brew provided. It's part of communal coffee and it's a pretty cute place! Love the place and their drinks as well! read more

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Not my cup of tea... their matcha oat, matcha almond, & matcha ube had no flavor whatsoever.. just tasted like milk even asking for extra matcha, don't recommend it! read more

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

I was hoping to get a sweet drink to complement my Sunday afternoon, but whoever was working there at the time wanted to make sure that didn't happen. She gave me the weirdest look for no reason and was rude to someone that ordered ahead of me. I think she might be racist read more

Beautiful ambiance, very bright, green and inviting. They have a vast variety of plants and flowers and candles and cards and unique nik naks for purchase. This is more a unique boutique with a meeting area. Friendly, efficient staff. Definitely similar vibe to communal coffee. Unfortunately parking is an issue. I didn't see a private lot and there's extremely limited street parking. read more

Haven is a great spot to work remotely or to enjoy a coffee with friends. I like that they stay open until 5, great for those working. The workers are all nice too. My only issue is the lack of shade in the outdoor area, it gets really bright when using a computer and just hot now that summer is coming. More umbrellas would be appreciated! read more

A part of me hopes this place doesn't get toooo popular and crowded, so it stays as nice as it is now. There's ample seating and the small goods to peruse through while ordering coffee. They didn't have much of a pastry selection when I went and some things were not available on the menu, but I figured because it was still because they were still in the process of establishing read more

Stopped by with a friend yesterday. Besides the cute shop in the front, discovered they have a beautiful outdoor co-working space in the back you can pay $15/day(less after 2pm), which includes free drinks such as tea, cold brew, $5 wine, and use of their kitchen. They also cater parties/events in their lovely space. Such a great idea that I believe will catch on like their other locations. The young lady working in the front had great energy that matched the vibe of what Communal represents. A great addition to NP/SP. So glad we stopped by! We left with such a positive experience! read more