COMMUNAL COFFEE

COMMUNAL COFFEE 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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09/24/2026

A table for your coffee, your laptop, or whoever you’ve been meaning to catch up with.

See you in South Park.

a week without coffee was more than enough research. we will not be conducting a follow-up study.anyway, the banana brea...
09/20/2026

a week without coffee was more than enough research. we will not be conducting a follow-up study.

anyway, the banana bread latte brought us back.

Our fall menu is here ~Starting with the Basil Burrata Cream Toast. A favorite, upgraded with creamy stracciatella, avoc...
09/18/2026

Our fall menu is here ~

Starting with the Basil Burrata Cream Toast. A favorite, upgraded with creamy stracciatella, avocado, butter, lemon, pesto oil + fresh basil.



Pumpkin Spice Latte

Back for the season + available hot or iced.



Breakfast Bowl

A favorite, upgraded + finished with sauce on top.



Banana Bread Latte

Everything you like about banana bread, now in your cup. Choose coffee or matcha, hot or iced.



Communal Burrito

A breakfast favorite with a few seasonal upgrades + sauce on the side.



Maple Gingerbread Latte

Maple, warm spice + very easy to make your new usual.



Harvest Pear Toast + Smoked Orange Cardamom Latte

The kind of order that turns a quick coffee run into breakfast.



Golden Hour Cocktail

Bright citrus + made for slow afternoons. Order it as a cocktail or keep it non-alcoholic.



Siracha Sausage Bowl

Savory, filling + just the right amount of heat.

W**e available at North Park + Oceanside.



A few new favorites + a few classics with an upgrade.

The full fall menu is available now at Communal.



Fall looks good from here 🍂

What are you ordering first?

09/17/2026

Meet the Fall Menu 🍂

New seasonal drinks, new breakfast favorites + all your regular favorites.

Available now at all Communal locations.

09/09/2026

Last chance for Summer ☀️

Summer menu is almost gone! Come get your favorite before Fall Menu drops next week.

Happy Labor Day! Open regular hours at all shops ~Last day for 20% off all retail + 50% off sale items 🌿
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Open regular hours at all shops ~

Last day for 20% off all retail + 50% off sale items 🌿

09/06/2026

Great coffee, three ways ☕️

09/05/2026

A little something for the long weekend ☀️
Take 20% off retail + 50% off sale items through Monday. Find your favorites in shop at all five locations ~

09/04/2026

Long weekends are for treating yourself 🌿

This Saturday–Monday, enjoy 20% off all retail + 50% off sale items at all five shops.

Find all your favorites in-shop ~

08/28/2026

Before the first order of the day ☀️

08/26/2026

A few of our favorite Communal regulars ~ Happy National Dog Day 🐾

Pup cups are always free at every location.

08/24/2026

good thing you have two hands ~

what are you grabbing first?

08/23/2026

Ordering something to drink & something to eat is just good judgment ☕️

We don’t make the rules ~

Five locations, fresh flowers, free pup cups and a vintage trailer. Just a few things that make Communal, Communal ~    ...
08/21/2026

Five locations, fresh flowers, free pup cups and a vintage trailer. Just a few things that make Communal, Communal ~

BPM Café is back at South Park. 🎧A little louder than your usual coffee run.House music, iced coffee, neighbors & friend...
08/20/2026

BPM Café is back at South Park. 🎧

A little louder than your usual coffee run.
House music, iced coffee, neighbors & friends.

JESUSDAPNK on deck.

10am ~ 2pm • all ages
📍 2221 Fern St

FOR THOSE WHO NEED HOUSE Jesusdapnk

08/13/2026

Everybody loves the Banana Coconut Cold Brew 🍌🥥

08/09/2026

A little coworker honesty with Andrea & Miguel ~

No hesitation. Just pointing fingers.

Coffee before. B**r after. We support balance. 🍻Happy International B**r Day.Grab a b**r and stay awhile.Available now a...
08/07/2026

Coffee before. B**r after. We support balance. 🍻

Happy International B**r Day.

Grab a b**r and stay awhile.

Available now at North Park and Oceanside, with Bankers Hill coming soon ~

**rday

08/06/2026

Miguel’s current pairing: Breakfast Bowl + Guava Orange Sparkler. Trust him on this one ~

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

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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.