Communal Coffee

I ordered the salted caramel iced latte with almond milk. So good I haven’t had any good coffee in awhile. Definitely recommend this place!

super cute, great coffee! love the atmosphere and the flowers right next door. everyone was super nice and I loved my experience. I got a sesame avocado bagel with dill cream cheese and OMG best cream cheese I have ever had! i also got a flight of the vanilla bean latte and the honey lavender latte and WOW both were amazing but i gotta say the honey lavender was the best! can't wait to go again!

Beautiful coffee shop. I love the natural taste avocado toast. There is no additional manmade flavor at all. Must-stop for a San Diego trip.

Prior to visiting, I heard about Communal Coffee from friends and they've always had positive things to say about this spot. Seeing all the aesthetic photos of the business, it was hard not to want to come to visit myself!

- PARKING -
They have a VERY limited side lot with 30 minute parking spots, otherwise you'll have to opt for street parking which gets full very quickly.

- SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT -
I was honestly surprised at the size of Communal Coffee! The outdoor patio area has umbrellas and shading for sunny days, and once you go in there are several tables scattered across the shop. They have bar seating and also a more private room where people looked deep in their work, if you needed a quieter space. They also have several vendor items ranging from jewelry, clothing, books, flower bouquets and more! Service was quick and friendly. If you find a table outside or deeper in, I would stick around to grab your drinks as it's hard to hear names being called out during busier hours.

- DRINK -
Sweet Mint Cold Brew ($6.00): I'm a huge fan of most coffee concoctions that have mint in them, and seeing as this already had oat milk included, it was right up my alley. Beautifully presented with the sprig of mint, but taste-wise it was disappointing. It felt diluted and left me wanting more flavor. I've definitely had better mint coffees at other establishments.

Latte Flight ($8.50): My friend ordered this and actually asked if she could add on another flavor as she wanted to try all three and they happily obliged! However it was hard for her to carry as they didn't give her anything to transport the glasses to the table, so she had to go back. Similar to the Sweet Mint Cold Brew, the flavors were very light in these. You could tell which flavor was which, but it still left me wishing they were more prominent.

- OVERALL -
Maybe we ordered the wrong drinks, or maybe they were off in their drink making this day. I do think the environment and aesthetic decor made my experience better, but I'm not sure if I'd come back just for the vibe. I hope if I return, the next drink will be more satisfying. I would also be open to trying a food item as they have a wider selection than most coffee shops!

This was a cool find for me and my wife. The avocado toast is a must try and definitely add the prosciutto and egg with the kombucha that they have on tap. Also we tried the smoked salmon bagel which is exactly how everyday should start. And as you wait its really cool that they have a large variety of things you can check out that are for sale. Can't wait to go back and try something different from there menu

5 stars for the atmosphere and the friendliness of the baristas. Love the theme of the place and how clean and bright it was.
Only 2 stars however for the food and drink. The coffee was okay... I went off the recommendation of a barista and got a mint cold brew, it was extremely sweet and I had to ask for more cold brew because I couldn't drink it. Probably just my taste since I'm used to black coffee.

I was super excited about this place, there was a lot of hype and I got countless recommendations because of how cool this place was. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to standard. But, I want to come back and try another drink!

Also, it was packed! Love seeing small businesses having so much success :)

This place is a instagram lovers paradise! Everywhere your eyes turn you find a perfect spot for a photo op! They have latte and toast flights. My go to is always the avocado toast, I'm a big fan of the rosemary sage bread they use.

Excellent coffee, gorgeous workspace, and darling efficient staff! Love this spot and will certainly be back.

One of my favorite coffee shops in San Diego! While studying for board exams, I would easily pass 6-8 hours in this coffeeshop. The bright atmosphere and decorations with lots of plants are super welcoming and there is a ton of table space. The drinks are always good (the sweet mint cold brew is my favorite) and the snacks are also excellent. Their avocado toast is on point. Overall, a lovely coffee shop that's one of the best in San Diego

Unreal how cute and perfect this place is. The aesthetic is clean and simple, and full of flowers and plants. The coffee is great and the staff are so kind.