The call
Start with pour over or cold brew, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
What to order
- Pour over
- Cold brew
Best for
- Black coffee purists
- A quick to-go coffee
Coffee & Tea Collective
A straightforward North Park coffee bar Roger says isn't for typical Starbucks drinkers, known for pour overs, cold brew and cappuccino best appreciated black.
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Posted 2014-04-09 
Posted 2015-02-15
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Roger’s tips on Coffee & Tea Collective
Their pour over is perfectly brewed!
Posted
On Roger’s lists: SD's Sweet Tooth Spots, SD's Coffee Houses.
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 37 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Aug 31, 2022. See the check-in log
2015-03-20day precision · source explicit
“If you're a typical Starbucks patron, this place isn't for you.”
Minimalist decor with most people taking coffee to-go; limited electrical outlets except along the counter. Recommends drinking the coffee black to appreciate the bean, and calls out the pour overs and cold brew specifically.
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