Communitea
“I was sad when they left Vernon but their new location is a visual treat and actually much improved (natural Sky light!).”
“Irving Farms, who have cafes in the city, and a quality bean selection.”
“The new Communitea is at 11-18 46th Road, and is a little tricky to find because it is behind a street-level parking lot on 11th St. It is great to have this neighborhood spot back again!”
Communitea
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
7 reviews
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After sampling a bit I must say that their food is alright but their service is just disastrous. Last time I ended up waiting 40+ min to get a sandwich. I ordered a bagel and the guy also forgot to separate it, so it was taken by the time I grabbed my food.
In general, I am very unhappy with the customer service. I am not coming back
In the ever growing and evolving neighborhood of Long Island City where condos/coops and new establishments are springing up left and right, it's places like Communitea that allows people to take a breath and enjoy a bite into a sandwich/sip on some coffee/tea. This is what it is all about: Living in the moment.
Communitea was previously located on Vernon, but has relocated. It is now a block away on 11th street and 46th Road. It might be hard to spot, but if you can see the ACCES-VR building (Agency serving the disabled), you're heading in the right direction. Communitea is a bit tucked away from the main curb, but there are signs pointing you to the restaurant.
The decor is spacious with skylights and seats extending all the way to the back. The place is very open. There are minimal decoration with a feeling of rustic touches like the lighting and exposed bricks. Communitea is a mixture of coffee shop and a cafe. It's a perfect balance of the two- being able to browse/study on your laptop and enjoying a good meal. You are able to relax and take your time.
I dined here with coworkers. I ordered a El Ranchero (grilled chicken, chipotle sauce, red onion, tomato and cheddar cheese). I traded half of my sandwich for a Reuben. If you can share and both sandwiches taste great, it's a double win! Both sandwiches were delicious. The El Ranchero had a great contrast in taste as you are able to taste each ingredient. The sandwich provided some kick with the chipotle sauce. The Reuben was a more complimenting sandwich where everybody blended well together. The swiss, sauerkraut and turkey melted together nicely where there was no standout ingredient/flavor overriding your palate. The restaurant offers self serve water. I would recommend the restaurant to have a few glass bottle of water ready in case there is a large group. It's a bit annoying to get up a few times to get water.
Overall, I enjoyed the meal and my time at Communitea.
One of my favorite spots in LIC! Their breakfast sandwiches are amazing. The BOB is creamy, cheesy, eggy, bacony- everything you want in a sandwich. They also have a really nice selection of sweets and pastries and their coffees and teas are great. Amazing variety and interesting drinks based on the season (like Maple lattes!).The best part about this place is how relaxing it is to grab a bite or a drink and just hang out with a book or a friend.
Great place near Moma PS1. Simple. Clean. Delicious. I got a sandwich with pesto and they make it from scratch. Delicious!!! Good atmosphere with many locals that are obvious patrons. And I understand why. Everything was very fresh and delicious.
This is a well-lit, spacious coffee shop in the Long Island City area that my friend and I stumbled upon after we read a sign on the sidewalk beckoning us to check out Communitea. I'm glad we did, because the first thing I saw was the "Ugly Bar" made with oats, dried fruits, and flaxseeds. I got that as a snack along with my chocolate chai latte.
I was satisfied with my chocolate chai latte: it was creamy without being too heavy, and I got a generous portion of it. The server was kind enough to offer to bring it over to my table, since it took longer to make compared to the cortado that my friend ordered. I also appreciated the sample of the apple cinnamon bread that the café was giving out.
The artwork on the walls is bold and colorful, the lamps here remind me of strobe lighting, and the servers behind the counter are friendly. A pretty nice spot overall!
Don't come here.
Yeah, you read that right. I want all their espresso and tea. Their new location is pretty spacious and their sky light is a nice touch but I want it all to myself.
Today was such a nice day that I decided to LIC from the Burg. I found this and decided to call it my half way point where I would pause before I walked back. Great ambiance on such a nice spring day – lots of natural light and light colors made it seems very open and a great place to get some work done.
I had a delicious unsweetened peach iced tea and was on my merry way. If I do this walk again or am nearby I would totally stop in again.