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Communitea, established in 2005, is a cozy coffee shop, tea room, and comfort food restaurant located on 46th Road in LIC. With the largest selection of fine loose-leaf teas and delicious comfort foods like their famous Fancypants Grilled Cheese with Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, and pickled onions on rye bread, Communitea is the perfect spot for a relaxing meal or a catch-up with friends.

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09/18/2026

Plaza Party at the 40th-Lowery station in Sunnyside, happening now! Come support local vendors, makers, artists and crafters like our friend José of TREE*STAR! TREESTAR SOAPS 🌲✨🛁 who makes super-fatted, natural soaps and candles!

05/08/2023

Good night and good bye to our sweet home on 46th road in LIC. I will cherish the memories of busy brunches, ‘s Spook-a-Rama night, Chamber Music evenings, watching infants grow into toddlers, hosting parties, as well as sharing in the daily lives of our community!

Thanks a mil to those delivery orders big and small and to much appreciation to all who have delighted in trying something new like the dirty lemonade, our seasonal happy bowls and fancy-pants grilled cheeses😜! For now we will continue to sell our loose leaf teas online and engage in some collaborations with other creatives. So stay tuned! Cheers, K

05/03/2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our closing on Wednesday, May 3. After 18 years, 2 locations and more green bobs and breakfast burritos than we can count the time has come for us to hang up our aprons. It has been an honor to serve our blossoming community of Hunters Point in Long Island City as well as the ever changing masses of Queens and NYC!

We are selling our space to a family-owned and operated coffee business. It is our hope that they will serve you well and continue our goal of offering a “third place” to each of you.

Sincere appreciation to our devoted former and current staff - their hard work and input over the years has made it all fun. Immeasurable gratitude goes out to our children, family and extended family for their love and support (and for working shifts behind the counter and in the kitchen)! And to our wonderful patrons, especially the regulars whom have become our Communitea family/dear friends we will greatly miss you and your families. ~Cheers, Kafia and Lloyd

03/04/2023

Get fancy with us! Fancypants Grilled Cheese with Swiss, Dijon mustard, pickled onions on Rye bread 🍞 + 🧀 + 🧅 = 🥰

01/30/2023

Fall in love with our new Golden Rose latte. Wondering what exactly is this beautiful concoction? It’s Rooibos tea blended with with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, rose petals and other warming spices served with steamed milk of your (we recommend almond milk) and our house made rose water syrup.
This chai-like concoction is essential in keeping those winter blues away and we think everyone needs a little !

01/23/2023

Communitea at rest after a busy weekend!

01/07/2023

This fancy pants grilled cheese with our homemade ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella and our homemade arugula pesto is giving comfort vibes!

12/27/2022

Holiday hours of operation for this week are Tuesday-Saturday (Yes we are open on TUESDAY so come through )😁

12/20/2022

Holiday Hours: open on Tuesday-Saturday Closed Xmas Day and New Years Day!

12/11/2022

Our vegan Mayo is made from aquafaba which is a healthy alternative to eggs!

We mix it with fresh herbs or sriracha. Find it in our Vegan Brekkie, Smoked Salmon Sandwich, the Impossible Burger or ask for it as a dip for oven fries!

Address

11-18 46th Road
Long Island City, NY
11101

For public transport, take the E or M subway train to Court Square-23rd Street Station, and walk about 10 minutes down Jackson Avenue until you reach 46th Road. The coffee shop and tea room is located on this road.

If driving, take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to the Greenpoint Avenue exit, turn right onto 48th Avenue, left onto Vernon Blvd, and right onto Jackson Avenue. Then turn left onto 46th Road where you will find the coffee shop and tea room.

There is street parking available in the area but it can be limited so plan accordingly.

Website

https://cafeinlic.wixsite.com/communitealic

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What people say

Communitea is a cozy coffee shop, tea room, and comfort food restaurant located on 46th Road in New York. Since its establishment in 2005, it has been serving the largest selection of fine loose-leaf teas along with delicious comfort foods. The ambiance of this place is warm and welcoming, making it an ideal spot for brunches, Chamber Music evenings, or just hanging out with friends.

One of the unique features of Communitea is its seasonal menu that offers a variety of dishes to cater to different tastes. Their Fancypants Grilled Cheese with Swiss, Dijon mustard, and pickled onions on Rye bread is a must-try for cheese lovers. Another popular item on their menu is the Golden Rose latte - a chai-like concoction made with Rooibos tea blended with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, rose petals and other warming spices served with steamed milk and house-made rose water syrup.

Communitea has been an integral part of the LIC community for many years. They have hosted parties and events like Spook-a-Rama night while watching infants grow into toddlers. Despite closing their physical location on 46th Road in LIC recently, they continue to sell their loose leaf teas online and engage in collaborations with other creatives.

Overall, Communitea offers a unique experience that combines great food and drinks with a warm atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. If you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy some comfort food or try out new tea blends, then Communitea should definitely be on your list!