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02/12/2026
Feast your eyes in this sweet surprise! Perfect way to start Valentine’s day weekend 💕
05/01/2024
🍈 Exciting New Sip Alert! ☁️ Try our fresh Agua de Melón—perfect for any weather. Only $3 at the Common Grounds cart. Hurry, available this week only or while supplies last! Love it? It could become a new special! 🌟
🍍 What’s next? We want your opinion! Should we introduce Agua de Piña? Vote in our poll! 🗳️
04/09/2024
Spring has sprung at OLP, and with it, a delicious surprise is making a comeback! 🌸✈️ Say hello (again) to Dippin’ Dots, the coolest treat to beat the heat! Pictured is a crowd favorite: Cookies and Cream with Oreo cookie crumbles. 🍨🖤
Swing by Common Grounds to grab yours in small, medium, or large sizes - perfect for mixing and matching your favorite flavors. Also keep an eye out for our packaged bags, making a return to the Pilot Cafe. They’re just a tad smaller than our small size, ideal for a quick and tasty treat.
03/26/2024
Guess what, everyone? Turns out our Shirley Temples have been a bit of a hit. So by popular demand, they’re here to stay! 🍒
12/13/2023
🎄✨ Sweet, Spicy, and Everything Nice! ✨🎄
Our gingerbread game is stronger than ever this season! 🌟
You’ve already tried and loved our Ugly Sweater Gingerbread Cookies, each artfully decorated and crafted with care.
Now, we’re excited to introduce our classic Gingerbread Cookies- charming Christmas trees and cute gingerbread men, baked to perfection. Simple, Sweet, and just the right kind of spicy.
Best part? These classic cookies are available for just $1 each! Perfect for enjoying with friends or as a quick snack during break. And at such a sweet price, why not grab a couple? 🎉
12/06/2023
🎄 🍪 Ugly Sweater, Tasty Treat! 🎄 🍪
Wacky Wednesday just got a whole lot sweeter at Common Grounds! In celebration of Ugly Sweater Day, baked us up something special - Ugly Sweater Cookies! 🧶
Available TODAY and TOMORROW only! Grab yours while you can and add a bit of fun to your breaks. Perfect for munching on while rocking your own ugly sweater. 🎅 🍪
Don't forget, our holiday drinks are still up for grabs! Pair an Ugly Sweater Cookie with a White Peppermint Hot Chocolate or a Blue Raspberry Lemonade for the ultimate treat.
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12/04/2023
🎄✨️Festive Sips Alert! ✨️ 🎄
Get ready to add some extra cheer to your Spirit Week with our special holiday drinks! 🎅 🚂 🍬
🌟 Available through February, cozy up with our White Peppermint Chocolate! Whether you like it hot or as a frap, this delightful drink is a festive dream. And yes, you can turn it into a Mocha with a shot of espresso! Catch a glimpse of its charming pink hue in the picture. 🎀
🔵 Winter Wonderland in a Cup: Our Blue Raspberry Lemonade with Blueberry Boba is here to make your winter days brighter! This cool, tangy, and utterly refreshing drink is your perfect companion through the finals. Available while supplies last, so grab yours soon! ❄️ 🍋 💙
Stop by our cart to enjoy these delightful treats and embrace the holiday spirit!
09/26/2023
We have a new series of specialty desserts this week! Order or preorder your “I love my dad” cake for bring your dad to lunch day! 🍰 ✨🍫
08/30/2023
While we get to enjoy a half day today, our dedicated faculty is putting in the time, collaborating during their Faculty Work Day. Whether you're spending today diving into studies or enjoying some end-of-summer sunshine, starting tomorrow with a treat from us could be the perfect way to begin!
⚡️MORNING SPECIAL⚡️: Get $1 off all prepared drinks before school. Remember, we open bright and early from 7:15am, or even sooner if we're ready!
08/28/2023
📸 Meet the Royal Espresso Machine! While some espresso machines can fetch prices north of $30,000, this beauty from Italy has been our faithful companion for nearly a decade and only set us back $2,000. Quite the steal, considering its performance!
Now, a little secret - I lucked out with this purchase. 🍀 Recent models from the same line faced production issues, leading to an unreliable reputation for the brand. But I'm happy to have one from a batch that predates those problems.
Nestled on the machine is our latest espresso bean guest: Indo Noir! 🖤 An Indonesian-based coffee delight. Over the next couple weeks, our team and community will be savoring these beans thanks to our amazing partners . Exploring world flavors through espresso has always been a passion of mine.
Want to join on this flavor journey? 🌎☕️ Keep those tastebuds alert, and let's see how this Indonesian varietal stacks up against our next introduction!
08/25/2023
👑✨ Celebrate Princess Day with Aurora's Enchanted Elixir! ✨👑
Swipe left to unveil a magical blend fit for royalty! 🍓💙 Dive into our strawberry and cream frappe, sparkling with bursts of blueberry popping boba. Inspired by the radiant colors of Sleeping Beauty, this drink is the perfect potion for today's festivities at
🔮 EXCITING NEWS! Our mesmerizing blueberry popping boba is now here to stay, replacing our kiwi boba offering. You can now choose it for all your favorite beverages!
🌟 Limited edition for . Get yours before the clock strikes midnight (or, well, before school ends)!
08/24/2023
🍵 MATCHA MADNESS! 🍵
Cool off with our refreshing Iced Matcha Latte and Matcha Frap, perfect for those sunny days on campus. ☀️ Remember when some of you (and maybe a few who've since graduated! 🎓) asked for hit Matcha Lattes? Your wish is our command! When the season gets a little cooler, those steamy Matcha Lattes will be waiting for you. 🔥
We've proudly partnered with to bring you an award-winning, delicious Matcha experience. It's not just any matcha; it's a blend of real shade-grown Japanese Matcha, making it the ideal choice for a healthy green tea, whether you like it blended, shaken, or as a warm latte. 🌱
To our persistent Matcha enthusiasts (past and present), thus one's for you! 💚
Address
San Diego, CA
92116
To reach the coffee shop, one could take the public transportation option by boarding the bus from downtown San Diego and getting off at the nearest stop past a shopping mall. From there, it's just a short walk to the coffee shop located on a busy street.
For those driving to the location, take the freeway going north of San Diego and exit at La Jolla Parkway. Turn left at Torrey Pines Road, then right on Prospect Street and drive until you reach a busy intersection with several parking options nearby. Walk down the street to find the coffee shop located in a building shared with other establishments.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6am - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday |
6am - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday |
6am - 9:30pm |
| Thursday |
6am - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
6am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday |
6am - 9:30pm |
| Sunday |
6am - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Common Grounds La Jolla is a coffee shop that offers more than just your average cup of joe. With homemade hummus, delicious pastries like the twice-baked croissant, and a variety of latte flavors including Chai and Vanilla, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Their matcha drinks are also a standout, available iced, hot or blended. The quality ingredients used in their drinks and food make for a high-quality taste that is sure to satisfy any craving. Common Grounds La Jolla is the perfect spot to relax and recharge with a refreshing drink or tasty treat.
