Communal

2335 University Ave, San Diego, CA

★★★★★4.5(1,351 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled in North Park with a charming cottage aesthetic and quiet plant-lined patio, this spot excels at creating a genuinely welcoming gathering space where families linger over espresso-focused drinks and generous breakfast spreads. The staff brings real warmth to the experience, though some find the pricing steep for portion sizes, and the specialty drinks shine brightest when you stick to their signature creations rather than safer bets like cold brew.

What to expect

Traditional drinksSignature drinksFull breakfastSpecialty drinksPastriesOutdoor seatingEspresso focusedFamily friendlyMeetingsSlow sitLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Emilee Vilardi
★★★★★2 months ago

A very lovely coffee shop! Beautiful aesthetic, outdoor seating with lots of families enjoying a Sunday morning, a welcoming atmosphere and good menu. I feel like I often go to pretty coffee shops with subpar coffee where the milk is burnt, or the shots don’t pull well but this vanilla latte was dialed in and super good. 10/10!

María T
★★★★★3 months ago

Expensive for what you get. Cold brew was irrelevant, food is good but portions are kind of small for the price. Matcha latte was good but nothing extraordinary and the pain au chocolat was good enough. Staff was friendly and quick.

Conner Jolly
★★★★★5 months ago

This is one of my new favorites in the north park area. The combination of good coffee, great staff, and plenty of seating won me over. They have a great combination of outdoor patio and plenty of indoor seating. Even with plenty of people there, there was still seating throughout. We love coldbrew and even though they didnt have an option to sample the mint coldbrew they had, they offered to give a bit of the surup to make a little sample using the one we ordered which is super nice. We were also able to get it in a glass rather than plastic which is great as well. My only nitpick is that glass should be the default for people getting it for there. The atmosphere is great too. While it is designed for buying the products they sell, it is nice items that are laid out in a way that adds a great look to the place. Overall a great spot.

Angie Shoemaker
★★★★★6 months ago

This is a cute, relaxing place that sits next to a plant nursery. The outside patio is quiet, away from the street. Inside is decorated with a cottage feel. Avocado toast was very good but I would have loved fresh avocado slices instead of a spread. The kids options are why we came. My daughter had the. Chocolate steamer. They have several options.

Tawny V
★★★★★7 months ago

My cousins and I went out for breakfast, and initially, we passed this spot because we had another place in mind. But once we found out they served breakfast, we decided to come back. I'm so glad we did. The ambiance is super cute, very hip and modern! If I lived in the area, this would definitely be my go-to chill spot. Plus, it’s very dog-friendly, which is a big plus. We decided to share our orders: a salmon bagel, turkey on an English muffin, and prosciutto with hot honey and goat cheese. Everything was delicious, the perfect Sunday morning for a quick family get-together. I highly recommend giving them a try! There is a nursery next door- North Park Nursery- check out my review with pics! Great service!

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