Coffee & Tea Collective

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!

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 promptlyPricing: 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 $0.75Drinks: 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 usOverall: 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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.