Coffee & Tea Collective

Amazing coffee, beautiful atmosphere, and kind-hearted baristas—thank you Joe and Dulce for the amazing experience! My favorite shop and coffee in San Diego!

The space is small and cozy but if you preferred open air they do have a few chairs outside. The menu is short and concise for a quick breakfast and/or brunch. The interior design is minimalistic I would say (when I visited a few years ago & I don’t know if they have any major change).

The people working here were so lovely and friendly, and talked about the selections and gave us several samples to try! The lattes were excellent and we’ll come back to get coffee again, and buy some larger bags too!

I mean look at this face, it’s what this place did to him. He’s happy, I’m happy, this place slaps. Great coffee, soothing vibes, and helped me get out of working from home.

Coffee & Tea is the place to go if you're looking for a high quality coffee drink served with care and a smile. Get there early if you'd like a delicious pastry. You can always count on yummy seasonal drinks. I know there's several options in San Diego when it comes to getting your favorite latte or drip coffee, but in my opinion Coffee & Tea is the best.

Nice atmosphere nice caring employees. They do not have a dark roast coffee just one signature blend from somewhere. I do enjoy the minimalist decor. 5 stars if they had more black coffee options.

Another coffee stop on our list! We had the orange blossom latte and the Ethiopia Gedeb Flash Brew (iced pour over). Delicious and glad we stopped here!

Delicious coffee and very friendly service. Parking may be a little tough if you're not ok with a short walk, and outdoor seating is next to the very busy El Cajon, obviously. However, there is plenty of comfortable indoor seating with tables if you need to get a little work or studying done.

Amazing coffee, beautiful atmosphere, and kind-hearted baristas—thank you Joe and Dulce for the amazing experience! My favorite shop and coffee in San Diego!

The space is small and cozy but if you preferred open air they do have a few chairs outside. The menu is short and concise for a quick breakfast and/or brunch. The interior design is minimalistic I would say (when I visited a few years ago & I don’t know if they have any major change).

The people working here were so lovely and friendly, and talked about the selections and gave us several samples to try! The lattes were excellent and we’ll come back to get coffee again, and buy some larger bags too!

I mean look at this face, it’s what this place did to him. He’s happy, I’m happy, this place slaps. Great coffee, soothing vibes, and helped me get out of working from home.

Coffee & Tea is the place to go if you're looking for a high quality coffee drink served with care and a smile. Get there early if you'd like a delicious pastry. You can always count on yummy seasonal drinks. I know there's several options in San Diego when it comes to getting your favorite latte or drip coffee, but in my opinion Coffee & Tea is the best.

Nice atmosphere nice caring employees. They do not have a dark roast coffee just one signature blend from somewhere. I do enjoy the minimalist decor. 5 stars if they had more black coffee options.

Another coffee stop on our list! We had the orange blossom latte and the Ethiopia Gedeb Flash Brew (iced pour over). Delicious and glad we stopped here!

Delicious coffee and very friendly service. Parking may be a little tough if you're not ok with a short walk, and outdoor seating is next to the very busy El Cajon, obviously. However, there is plenty of comfortable indoor seating with tables if you need to get a little work or studying done.

Favorite coffee in SD - hands down! Even with the NP parking. Food: - Vanilla Latte (Iced): 5/5 - Black salted caramel: 5/5 - Liege waffles: 5/5 Service: On the slower end depending on staffing. But still worth the wait! Ambiance: Artsy and clean aesthetic. Will be back soon!

The hard part about my experience is always deciding what to drink. I'm always open to trying a new drink and super happy when there isn't anyone behind me as I ask the batista for their suggestions! I couldn't decide which of the two drinks I wanted to drink first: Grandma's Sewing Kit w/ oat and Black Salted Caramel w/ almond lattes. I decided on the Seasonal Drink: Grandma's Sewing Kit Oat Latte. This drink is perfection!!!!! I'm excited to drink the Black Salted Caramel. The staff members are wonderful. I parked in the front before 8 AM. (I'll be dreaming of this latte until I drink it again).

I recently moved into the area and have been looking for a new coffee shop. I was recommended Coffee & Tea Collective by a friend a few years ago and finally decided to stop by. I have not been disappointed since I started coming here. Every drink has been more than enjoyable. From pour overs, cold brews, to espresso I have yet to have a bad cup of coffee. The barista's are all kind and from what I've seen, take an interest in how your days going. The cafe is simple, clean, and a great place to read or work. I'm glad this place is walking distance, if not I would be spending a lot of money on gas.

Food/Drinks: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10 This cafe is one of my favorites in san diego! They have really good quality americanos and vanilla lattes which are everything for me! Usually I don't struggle to find seating! And just a good place to either catch up with friends or get work done!

Small hipster coffee shop "tucked away" on El Cajon blvd. You can tell the baristas here are really passionate about their craft- every time I've gotten something it's been top notch. I'd recommend an espresso forward drink to get that satisfying hit of a quality pull (the banana latte I tried was good but way too milky/sweet) The pastries are served on a nice plate with gorgeous silverware, very instagrammable - and tasty! Lots of locals and regulars but even so I've always found a spot to work from for an hour or two during the week!

I love the feel and vibe of this coffee shop. Doesn't seem like one of the "IG worthy" type of coffee shops and instead more of a locals type of place. They have a decent amount of indoor seating and outdoor seating. I got the "lump o coal" (black sesame cardamom milk tea) which is seasonal. It was an eye watering $7 for a small which is very overpriced imo. The actual drink wasn't too sweet which I loved and the black sesame flavor was there. I liked that they put actual sesame seeds on top which added an interesting texture. The cardamom flavor wasn't there though which was disappointing. Service was a little slow but not annoyingly so. They were very friendly also.

Stopped by this small coffee shop on the way home. It has a very basic vibe to it (a few tables inside, some plants, not very flashy). I got an Iced black salted caramel latte, which was really good. The batista was very nice.

Best coffee in San Diego?! Look if you're a coffee enthusiast, you have to come here. It's not for the Carmel macchiato, double shot, soy, 180 degrees Starbucks lovers. It's for someone who just wants a great coffee. They do it right! The location isn't on the main strip of 30th, but worth the 2 block walk, after finding a parking spot in north park. The menu is small but that's because every drink is made to order by some amazing baristas that really care about their craft. The seating can get tight but that's because for those that come in, they pop open their laptops and get to work. I had a cappuccino and just sat and enjoyed some scroll time

I came here with my daughter and wasn't particularly impressed with the tea, service, or ambiance. We stood in line for a good 5 minutes (there was no one in front of us) while the staff members talked and laughed amongst themselves. They were not busy preparing drinks or anything. That was a sign that we should have just left and gone elsewhere. The iced matcha latte was really weak in flavor and I have definitely had much better elsewhere. It was very watered down. It was not worth $7.50...

I was craving some yummy coffee and decided to try this place out. I got a large black salted caramel latte and the hubby got their new strawberry chai tea latte. Both were delicious and flavorful. The girl that took our order was very sweet and even made some suggestions for next time. The inside was full so there was no seating available. They also have some pastries available to go along with their hot drinks.

This has been my go to coffee shop for a while now. The coffee is great and the baristas are very friendly. I have been part of their coffee club for a couple months now where you pay $100 to get 4 pounds of their beans. The last time I went in for some beans, I had the chance to meet the owner who was not friendly at all. I went in to buy some coffee beans because I wanted to make some cold brew for my coworkers over the weekend. I made my purchase and requested a receipt so that my employer can reimburse me. I requested a paper receipt to which the owner said they are unable to give me. He mentioned he can email it over so he tried doing that a couple times but it didn't work. He then tried texting it over to me several times and it also didn't work. We spent about 15-20 minutes trying to figure this out and he kept getting more and more frustrated. A the end of it, he told me there is nothing he can do for me and walked away. As much as I like the coffee, and the friendly baristas, I won't be coming back.

great place to study, staff is very friendly , coffee and food is great, will definitely be back

We really enjoyed our first visit to Coffee & Tea Collective. I was curious about their nitro flash brew and they were kind enough to give me a taste. The flavors were complex and full bodied -- I opted to try that one and enjoyed it! My partner ordered one of their teas - the SD herbal iced - and it was a perfect light blend for them as they were getting over a cold. They steeped the tea to order before icing it. This is a great spot to work from with open seating options. There also is metered parking available - make sure you pay the meter because we unfortunately got a ticket while we got our coffee & tea.

Hi! I ordered a matcha latte and it was very watery and had no flavor to it. I ended up throwing it away sadly just based off flavor. I did add almond milk to it and it was still watery. Would probably try something next time if I come by.

Super cute cafe offering delicious coffee and tea drinks. They offer the traditional coffee drinks and drip coffee/americanos/lattes, but also hand pour coffee for those who enjoy one. The cafe is small but cozy and they welcome their guests bring their laptops to work in the cafe. I was also touched by the fact the cafe provided feminine care products in the bathroom for their female guests, a very heart warming and thoughtful touch that shows the owners care about their clients.

Went here with my girlfriend and dog to have some morning coffee before getting the day started. We were happily greeted by the staff and we were tending to very promptly Pricing: Can be from $3.5 - $7.5 depending on what you are looking for. Large lattes were priced at $6, which I would say is pretty standard in this day and age. Alternative milks were an additional $1 and not always a standard addition that has a cost, but syrups were $0.75 Drinks: Iced vanilla latte with oat milk had a great vanilla taste, not too sweet or too underpowered with a quality espresso that added a rich, coffee taste to the latte. Service: Amazing! The staff saw that we brought our dog and asked us if it was ok to give her a pup cup, which we graciously agreed to. I know in some places, it's extra, or the customer has to ask for it, but this was the first time we experienced the staff asking us if they could give our dog a pup cup. That was a gamechanger for us and something that makes them stand out to us Overall: A great place, with great coffee, and a really nice place to relax and pass time. The staff was great and would recommend anyone to give this place a shot!

Friendly service with in-house roasted coffee beans. Yes, they can drop a very nice shot of espresso.

Stopped by Coffee & Tea collective on a stroll in North Park. It's a really nice and simple cafe with minimal tables both inside and out. Bits and pieces of art and florals gives the coffee shop a pop of color and the white walls provide nice lighting. The menu is simple but I decided to try a Salted Caramel Latte and my boyfriend had a espresso drink mixed with a spritzer. Both were very nice! The spritzer was a little too sweet even after adjusting the sweetness, so I would suggest an ever lower amount if you're not looking for that. My latte was creamy and silky which I really enjoyed. I would definitely bring some work here and hang out if I had the chance!

Cute little coffee shop with great coffee to study or chill. I went on a weekend and it gets busier after ~10am but people don't often stay for too long. There's limited seating inside and no parking lot, but there's metered street parking right in front of the shop.

The banana matcha was so so good!!! I've been craving it ever since I tried it. The best matcha I've had in San Diego so far.

Coffee & Avocado Toast Morning? One of the tastiest avocado toast served at Coffee & Tea Collective. Order this tasty combination, the corn takes the avocado toast to the next level. Cappuccino with oat milk & the Elote Toast: Avocado, Cilantro crema, Elote browned butter, Tajin. PRICE: Cappuccino w/ Oat Milk $5, Elote Toast $8

This place was super cute and clean as well! First time here and the baristas were really friendly and the drinks were so good

Cute little shop! With a bathroom! That's always a plus. Decent amount of seating! There is outside seating too!! The guy who took my order was really kind! I didn't get his name but he has an afro!! If that helps! Lol I know cappuccinos aren't usually iced but he did it iced and it was really refreshing! I enjoyed it very much. Peaceful atmosphere, perfect place to go and just ready with some coffee. Will def return!

UPDATE... (5 stars) New love!!! I've come to realize I love their regular drink menu over their seasonal drinks. HONEY LATTE (decaf) - I know, I know "death before decaf" as people would say but I am a lover of decaf. Chose this over the vanilla because I wanted to get a better handle and feel of their beans on my palate without having it too masked. After a few sips, definitely loving it. The (Decaf Mexico beans) notes of chocolate and nougat are lovely, couldn't find the raspberry note. My sips have been very rounded and silky and that's how I absolutely love my lattes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Had a good feel about this place recently and bought some beans for a friend in SF. Searching for beans as gifts and loving the flavors of their beans (non/decaf) has been suited for sharing. I'm disappoint myself for not discovering this place sooner. Actually, I did. I've always wanted to come here and have tried but they would be either closed when I could come by and during the hardcore-pandemic-times only accepted online orders when I inconveniently didn't my phone with me. Now, it's very accessible to me and I'm happy to spend my money here. 1) I love it's not packed 2) I love it's kind of like a hidden gem; not hidden in the sense of location but hidden as in overlooked. 3) I love the ambiance - small and cute. JABA APPROVED. Until the next sip....

I came here looking for a work from home spot and did find some success! Didn't try the coffee, but I did have a matcha latte and it was delightful! It was light, creamy (from the oat milk ofc), and subtly sweet which I enjoyed! not amazing, but good! There were a few outlets around and under the bar on the coffee bar as well, which was great! They also have a few hooks to hang your bag, however, some are broken off, so not all seats will have a hook for you. 4/5 stars because it does get pretty loud, since they are actively roasting beans in the back and for someone who sat at the coffee bar, was right behind the espresso machine, so that may be on me.

My favorite coffee around here, and maybe anywhere. They've always got some unique craft creations (Pear Cider Espresso Tonic is what I'm having today). The staff are super friendly and they'll talk you through tasting notes to help you get to the best brew for you. They also do collabs with local artists who will do murals on the walls and the coffee shop will release a coffee that also has their art on the bags! This place is everything I want in a vibey community coffee shop.

Came here to get some work down while I was in town. Overall great drinks. Got the cold brew, and some random matcha drink they had. Friendly staff as well.

Absolutely love this place and the people! The workers here are some of the nicest employees I've ever encountered at any business. The coffee comes out quick and delicious. Very minimalistic design but cute inside. My dog loves coming in for treats. I get the honey vanilla latte every time; it's my go to Morning spot. Definitely recommend

If i want to show somebody the great coffee that San Diego has to offer, this is one of our first stops. Fantastic staff, always playing great music, and the rotating drink selection is always great.

Cute little coffee shop in North Park, have had their cold brew, iced americano and iced chai. The coffee was better than the chai.

They pulled a delicious cup of cappuccino, and it came with cute foam art. While the espresso really hit the spot, the price tag did as well. I wish their price menu showed the size of the capp, as it came out to be a kiddy size 6 oz? 6 oz for ~$5.50? Feels steep for my caffeine fix. Was lucky to snag a spot on the busy street, but I can imagine coming here to be a bit of a pain to pay for parking and circling around the block.

Very cute coffee place! My friend and I decided to go here early on a Tuesday morning. I ordered the black salted caramel latte because the barista told me it was their most popular drink and I highly recommend! The sweetness was the right amount and the salted caramel flavor was subtle but still equally balanced. I also got it with oat milk (because I am lactose intolerant) so it ended up being almost $7 which is a little pricer than I would like to pay but considering the taste of it, it was worth a try. The cafe itself is really cute! The walls are primarily white with lots of large, vine plants hang from the walls. They also display artwork and photos from local artists! The wifi is okay--not the best but not too slow either. Seating however, is extremely limited. There are a total of four tables and each table holds two seats. I would imagine that this place is extremely busy on the weekends and you would be unable to find a seat. Personally, I don't think I would be returning here just because of how limited seating is and because the wifi isn't very fast. But if you're looking for a cute coffee place just to get your daily cup of coffee and don't mind splurging a bit, Coffee and Tea Collective is a great place!

Very cute coffee shop with friendly baristas! Coffee & Tea Collective is very cute and perfect for intimate or larger parties. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Metered parking is right out front. There are also some unmetered spots on Utah Ave. The service is quick and everything is delicious.

Raleigh latte: really good, loved the flavor profile in this. Vanilla latte: this was okay, kind of tasted like a heavy syrupy drink compared to the Raleigh. Their large drinks were $7+ which I think is priced a little too high. I'd be back except for the price as many other shops are less for the same size. Street parking only.

One of my favorite study spots! I've come here on several occasions to do some light studying and socializing. There is a nice amount of tables inside and outside. While it can get pretty busy, I've never had an issue finding a place to sit! The place is pretty lively but the atmosphere and decor is why I come back! I usually order a cold brew or a latte. While I can't say I've been blown away by the drinks, I've always thoroughly enjoyed them!

Best Matcha in North Park I've been trying matcha lattes from nearly every coffee shop in North Park in search for the best matcha latte and after months- Coffee & Tea Collective it where it's at!

this is a solid place in north park and they make a mean latte!! there's plenty of parking out front and it's not too hard to get a table

The Atmosphere: it was open The Food: my chai was not my preference, it wasn't very flavorful The Service: the workers were very nice Cleanliness: everything seemed very clean Bathrooms: didn't look Parking: parked in front with metered parking Highlights: the atmosphere, and magically finding parking directly in front

I don't usually do Yelp reviews but had to put in a good word for my favorite coffee shop. Baristas are amazing and always so nice. Coffee is great too.

I tried this place out today and was not impressed or pleased. The menu online is not available and the outside seating is very dirty and old. The service was sub par and not very attentive. I wouldn't recommend this place as I tried one of few food items and drinks they offered and threw away both. 711 carrys more variety of coffee than here. Not worthy of pictures either, because the ones online is not what's offered.

Such a great experience here! Loved the one layout when walking in. Plenty of seating options. Ones for working and barstools for catching up with friends. Street parking only but it was easy to find. Love that eco-friendly practices this shop has! Will absolutely come back.

For my Lengthy Review/Critique, Please see for other Location. Cheers! Great job guys. One of the Best, Quality Coffee in Town. ~~Will visit Soon.

For all of you who are too obscure and hip for Starbucks, I had a 20 ounce tea that cost me and even $4.00 here. Okay so maybe it's of higher quality? Either way, it felt strangely odd paying that much for an unsweetened iced tea. Starbucks charges $3.50 +/- for the 30oz. Whatever, business is business. At least the tea was full flavored. I can't always say that about Starbucks. Starbucks baristas sprint around on panic mode like surgeons in an icu so they don't always have time to steep tea properly. Moreover, the cafe is pretty small. Studying here is doable due to how quiet it is but I can't imagine being comfortable on wood for hours. The baristas here were cordial and nothing lacked of the humanity of our transaction. When I visited there was only one girl working up front. I think there was one guy in the back but it was so mellow that she could hang up front without breaking a sweat. As for the ambiance, there was nothing terribly unique to point out. All the walls are white and they're embellished with modest choices. The musical selection on queue was nice, they had real plants + local art on the walls. They also had a nice array of community flyers in the corner near the register. My only big gripe is that the food choices are a little lackluster. I'm guessing that they're still in the process of growing business or maybe there's too much local competition that it would be a bad move? Either way, I wanted a salad dagnamit. A lot of other cafes have salads--just sayin'. Anyway, my final word is that coffee & tea collective isn't bad but it doesn't put a flag in the ground. I recommend visiting if you're already in the area but I wouldn't attempt parking exclusively for coffee.

This was not worth the hype! Cute place but the coffee was SO expensive! A dollar for almond milk?! And 1.50 for an add shot?? The service was super nice but the coffee wasn't worth the price. I got the raspberry vanilla latte with almond milk and it was good, but I wouldn't come back

Came here to work on Thursday morning (~9am), and it was packed. This is not the ideal place to work, as the seats are limited. However, the drinks make up for it :) They have an ETHIOPIAN POUR OVER that is a must try. The MATCHA LATTE tastes as delicious as it looks :) I love that it's creamy, but you can still taste the tea. Meter parking is not too bad, but it is limited to two hours. If you don't mind the walk, I suggest parking about a block away, so you can avoid paying for parking and the hassle of having to move your car every two hours. Definitely one of my favorite places for coffee and tea :) It's a small little gem in North Park, and I hear they have opened another store in downtown.

Such an amazing & chill vibe! Everyone was very welcoming and friendly..... I would DEFINITELY recommend!!!!

The baristas here are so friendly and easy to chat with and they also have great taste in music for setting the morning mood. Enjoyed a latte and cappuccino with my boyfriend. Wish there was slightly more ambiance with the decor or setup but otherwise a great little coffee shop. Will definitely be back

As a lover of coffee, one of my first missions when moving to a new location is searching for a quality cup of coffee. After hitting up almost every coffee shop in SD, I honestly believe that Coffee & Tea Collective serves one of the best cups of coffee. Perfect temperature, delicious flavor profiles, just the right roast, presentation and awesome customer service.

This shop was recommended to me by a co-worker. It wouldn't be my first choice for coffee but I've had far worse so no big complaints here. It's in the heart of North Park, right down the street from a restaurant I reviewed and is serving a variety of coffee, tea and matcha drinks. It's clean, bright and the quality of drinks being served is decent. My matcha latte was decent, though could've been mixed a little better. I'll check it out again if I'm in the area.