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Communal Coffee is a coffee shop nestled in University Avenue, offering an extensive range of coffee-based drinks, floral arrangements on sale, delicious food specialties on its spring menu, and cocktails. It hosts workshops and events such as Spring Floral Arranging + Cocktail workshop held recently to celebrate moms and National Cocktail Day with live music and wood-fired pizza. Delight in their Coconut Cream Cold Brew or Blueberry Earl Grey Latte while enjoying 20% off any retail item with a floral purchase on National Flower Day.
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Recent social media posts

11/13/2026

Good things happen when creative people come together. And sometimes those things involve really beautiful flowers. 🌿

We’re excited to welcome Diana of Gather Floral Theory, who’s setting up shop inside Communal Oceanside! We love sharing our space with creative people who bring something new to the neighborhood, and this collaboration feels great.

Stop by, meet Diana, browse her fresh blooms, and grab a coffee while you’re here. 💐

11/11/2026

Surf, coffee, repeat. 🌊

Solana Beach, we’re coming for your morning routine. Communal opens at Sandbox in early December. We can’t wait to be your new favorite stop. 🤍

11/08/2026

We love a coffee run that turns into an afternoon catching up. South Park has a way of doing that 🤍

Bring a friend, order your usual, and stay awhile.

11/08/2026

We love a coffee run that turns into an afternoon catching up. South Park has a way of doing that. 🤍

Bring a friend, order your usual, and stay awhile.

11/03/2026

There’s a lot that goes into opening a new location. Finding the right people is our favorite part. 🤍

We’re putting together our Solana Beach crew, and we’d love to meet you. Looking for kind humans who take pride in what they do and genuinely enjoy being around people, even before 8 a.m.

We take our work seriously, but ourselves? Not so much.

Our newest location opens this December, and we’re hiring! Apply through the link in our bio.

11/01/2026

Your usual order, familiar faces. 🤍

Bring a friend, pull up a chair, and make a morning of it. We’d love to have you.

10/30/2026

We love a coffee catch-up. We’re also pretty partial to drinks with friends. 🍷

Cocktails, w**e, and a few more reasons to stay awhile at Communal.

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10/29/2026

Currently on our shelves 🍂

Fall ceramics, cozy candles, a little Halloween, and plenty of things worth a closer look.

A seasonal collection of things we love, available in shops and online.

10/29/2026

Some spaces just feel good. This is one of them. 🤍

A few details from our new home at Sandbox in Solana Beach. Lots of decisions, a little dust, and a space we’re very excited to see come together.

Coffee’s coming in early December ☕️

10/28/2026

Address

2335 UNIVERSITY Avenue
San Diego, CA
92104

Directions via public transport:
Take the bus or trolley to San Diego State University Transit Center, then walk along College Avenue towards University Avenue and turn left. Continue walking along University Avenue until you reach the coffee shop.

Directions via driving/parking:
From Interstate 8, take exit 10 for Fairmount Ave and head south. Turn right onto Aldine Drive, then left onto Art Street. Turn right onto Alvarado Road and continue straight until it turns into University Avenue. The coffee shop will be on your left-hand side. There is street parking available nearby.

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	7am - 7pm
Sunday	7am - 7pm

Telephone

+16193637737

Website

http://www.communalcoffee.com/

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What people say

COMMUNAL COFFEE on University Avenue in San Diego is a must-visit coffee shop for anyone looking for a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The shop's social media presence is always buzzing with exciting events and seasonal menus that keep customers coming back for more. The Spring Menu, which was recently available, featured delicious items such as brioche french toast, sweet potato pancetta hash, and wild mushroom truffle toast. In addition to their menu offerings, the shop also hosts workshops and giveaways, such as the Spring Floral Arranging + Cocktail workshop taught by Communal owner Jen Byard and florist Brystal Marks. The shop's floral walls are also worth checking out, where customers can pre-order or pick up Easter flowers. Whether you're stopping by for a Coconut Cream Cold Brew or brunch with your mom on Mother's Day weekend, COMMUNAL COFFEE has something for everyone.