PARKING: I can only assume there is parking as it is next to PetCo park but I only come here for SDCC. There's two locations as far near the convention center as I know and this is hands down the best one. SEATING: There is plenty of seating but during convention time, you'll be either standing waiting for a table or just heading off to the con with drink in tow. SERVICE: Li helped me twice over the four days and remembered my name. That was really sweet!! There is always great customer service here! I always have a pleasant experience! I love how every year they pick a theme to go with SDCC. Last year iirc was superheroes and this year's was SpongeBob! FOOD: All the drinks are fantastic!! I love how hearty the coffee is. It was always consistent in quality and quantity. I always debate on getting two drinks every time I come because it is only 4 times a year I get coffee from here. The food is always yummy too! I usually just get a bagel! OVERALL: The highlight of my July and of SDCC in general. They are the real MVPs! read more

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Another coffee shop that's walkable from my apartment and I fear the food is actually better than expected! The burritos and hash never stood a chance. The coffee beans are really good and always consistent, which I appreciate. It's also very dog friendly and the staff is always nice and welcoming. The only downside is the area. The outdoor seating can sometimes have homeless people walking by, which isn't ideal, but obviously that's not the coffee shop's fault. Still a solid spot for coffee and breakfast! read more

Great coffee (regular, pour over, lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, + specialty milks (oat and almond, 2%). Plus breakfast food like sandwiches, NY style bagels, light pastry selection (croissants, muffins, cookies). Signage is bad on 4th avenue. But just look for a giant 4th & J sign. There is a line usually and goes by quick. TIP: you can walk in and order ahead on the machine. Latte was great. Cool vibe. A couple inside tables (2) 4-tops, and then a few outside tables. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

We stopped into Achilles Coffee for coffee and bagels during our time exploring San Diego, and it was a great spot for a quick breakfast. There is indoor seating, including high-top tables, as well as plenty of outdoor seating if you prefer to enjoy your coffee in the fresh air. The bagel sandwiches were incredibly fresh and full of flavor, easily the standout of our visit. The coffee was smooth and enjoyable, though even with four shots of espresso it leaned a bit milder than expected. If you prefer a stronger, more robust cup, it's worth asking for an extra shot or two to dial it in. Overall, Achilles Coffee has a laid-back atmosphere, solid breakfast options, and genuinely friendly service. We'd happily stop in again for another bagel--and hopefully a bolder cup of coffee next time! read more

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Cute coffee shop located across the street from Petco Park. Prices are reasonable for coffee plus they have some pastries as well as hot food items. My vanilla latte had good flavor, but it wasn't as hot as I would have liked so you may want to request it to be extra hot (didn't need to leave lid off or use a sleeve). I wouldn't order the croissant again as it didn't seem fresh. Wasn't terrible, but seemed to be like a day old pastry. The staff was friendly and my order came out quick. There wasn't free wifi available (or I didn't find a sign with a password for the wifi), so this might not be a spot to do remote work. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Vanilla Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here for refreshments to cool off on a very hot sunny day. I ordered a large adobe ice tea. It was so refreshing. I wish I took home a gallon of it. I could not believe how wonderfully balanced and hydrating it was. I sat and chat with my friend until last call. The music playing was 90s-early 2000s. Whoever's playlist that was on was has impeccable taste. I didn't want to leave! read more

I'm not a burrito person but I always come back here just for the breakfast burrito. It's always consistent and all the ingredients mesh so well together. The texture is perfect. The burrito can be two meals. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Breakfast burrito - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

The staff are so welcoming and warm. There are so many options of drink and food selections and I'm determined to try everything. There are plenty of seating (inside and outside); outside is especially pretty when the sun is out! read more

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I love coming to this location. The service is always great & it feels super inclusive and safe when I walk in. Coffee is amazing & never tastes burnt. Food is also just as delicious. It can be busy since it's a smaller coffee shop so come with patience. It's worth the wait every time! read more

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Came to meet a friend and ordered an iced matcha with oat milk. It was fine, but tasted very lightly of matcha with oat milk being the main ingredient. Drank it anyway. The place is clean and comfortable but not enough to be there more than you need to be. Very grab and go vibes. The service was adequate. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

I don't make it down to this Achilles Coffee Roasters location too often as I find legal parking here to be a nightmare, especially on game days but when I do make it down, it is certainly one of my favorite downtown gems. I love that their menu names pay tribute to cities across San Diego and beyond. It always sparks ideas for my next little day trip while I'm sipping one of their 8 delicious latte options (as I am a loyal oat milk latte lady). It's also the perfect spot for anyone who enjoys discovering new coffee blends and figuring out what flavor notes they truly love in their cup with their pour-overs from 12 different regions. The menu items I've had were always yummy and generously portioned. I usually go for the Achilles Scramble with chicken sausage - hearty enough for two to share; and when I'm in the mood for something sweet, the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes hit that craving perfectly without being too sweet. If it weren't for the location forcing you to walk a couple blocks or fight the bus lane and Petco Park parking limitations on game days, I'd make my way over to this location far more often. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Achilles Scramble with chicken sausage - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

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The Tourmaline Avo toast was soooooo good. It's so basic but it has the perfect amount of oil, salt and pepper. I usually want way more on my toast, but this was perfect this morning. And the cashier was so nice. I'd be in trouble if I worked around here. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Tourmaline toast - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

Very great side quest with the gang after a morning workout down the street. A lot of depth on the menu for a coffee shop, great food options. I got the mocha latte (I ordered on the fly), and it was good. The Cove bagel (salmon) was absolute gas!!! There are no stars to dock, and I hope if you're considering coming here you do. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered a latte with whole milk and the 3 sister (matcha lemonade). The latte was bold, full bodied and had a strong roasted bean taste. Yumms. The lemonade was not overly sweet and had a mild matcha flavor. Like the latte more. Not much to talk about service at a coffee shop. Very loud Latino music. Made a good vibe for chilling but not great for talking. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - 3 Three Sisters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

Coffee was great and customer service was excellent, I would recommend to everyone for a quick stop coffee read more

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I absolutely love these burrito! They are delicious! We live in this building, and I'm so happy there's a restaurant here with such tasty food! We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Barrio burrito - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

In trying new coffee spots on a weekend walk, a friend of mine and I decided to try Achilles. They offer seating inside and outside. There was a great open air feel inside. We tried the cinnamon vanilla latte. It was great, heavy on the cinnamon. I got a jalepeño bagel, and I was asked if I wanted my order to go. My bagel was conveniently cut in half with cream cheese so it wad easy to walk and eat. There was a large party there and they ordered breakfast burritos that looked so good, so I have another reason to return. read more

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Achilles Coffee Roasters doesn't try too hard. It doesn't have to. The iced latte is smooth and confident. The breakfast burrito is the kind you remember later in the day. And the avocado toast? Crisp, fresh, deliberate. Tucked under Park 12 with a view of Petco Park, this place isn't just a coffee stop. It's a morning ritual done right. Quality in every detail. No shortcuts. No noise. Just a damn good start to your day. read more

Poor customer service two visits in a row. Additionally, Promo emails go out, but are not honored online or in the store. At this point I tried to use a bogo offer I have received twice in the last week. The promo code is not accepted online nor in the store, even when I show the email. What a waste of time. When I wanted to look at bagged coffees for gifts, a table was in the way, and an employee told me flatly there is nowhere in this restaurant to move that table. No "I'm sorry for the inconvenience" or anything. I physically couldn't access the bagged coffees. So rude. I won't be back. I drove all the way from Imperial Beach to shop in that store, and was going to continue even without the Bogo. But staff was so rude that I just left. They were similarly rude on my first visit but I thought it would be different this time. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Promo offers not accepted online or in store - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best breakfast burrito in town! So good and fresh, every time it's 10/10 Coffee is good too, service is nice. read more

The coffee here is soo good & the staff is quick and friendly. Food is good too, Coronado sandwich is my favorite thing to order. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Carmel latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

Dropped in while visiting my sister & I must say this spot is a vibe. Lee, who was at the front when I arrived, did a great job at answering and offering some great drink options. They even put me on to some exceptional seasonal flavors. The inside is super chic, but cozy at the same time. I also appreciated their outside seating. If you haven't already drop in & I def look forward to circling back! read more

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The place is so cute. The coffee is delicious. The staff is wonderful. However, they think Pine-Sol smells good, but it makes me gag ! I can't even drink my coffee here. They need to find another cleaner so it doesn't stink in here like Fabulosa threw up with Pine-Sol read more

The service and food is 5 stars. Staff is very friendly and location can't be beat. At the end, although it doesn't really matter what I say, but does matter is the line in front of the place that tells you everything . read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been coming here way too much since I moved to Park 12.. and not only because it's convenient and around the building but because it's actually pretty fire. I've tried the Harbor Island egg sandwich and Coronado lunch sandwich on jalapeño cheddar bread.. both which are extremely delicious!! I've tried several of their coffees as well such as the Aztec, Finest City, and vanilla-cinnamon latte. The service is here is fast and super friendly and welcoming. Shoutout to all the employees!! I'll be seeing you all quite often. read more

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I had an appointment downtown, and I happened to park in front of the cafe. It was somewhat gloomy sprinkly morning. And Achilles orange umbrellas caught my attention right away. I ordered a large hot Honey-Cinnamon with a Harbor Island Egg Sammie. The drink was ok, BUT the Sammie tho! Pleasantly surprised. The buttery grilled brioche the ooey gooey white cheddar cheese and the heirloom tomatoes. YUM! Service was mediocre. Not rude. Just not as chipper as your local Starbucks. It was more robotic, than engaging. But then again, it was early. So there's that. They had a decent stream of people ordering and people picking up Togo orders. read more

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I had this place planned out ahead of time to visit non my trip since there was something my super picky toddler would eat, before our trek to the zoo. At 7:16a this morning the lights were off and the doors locked, which the sign up saying they open at 7a. Major wrench in my day. The only other coffee shop that was along the way didn't have food. Luckily I found Kos Coffee Co that was on their 4th day of being open. Wish I could say I loved it but just show up to work on time, people! Someone else showed up for their online order and ended up leaving. read more

Coffee is trash. But that's not the worst part the customer service by the young lady making the coffee was horrible she was extremely rude. read more

Their Carlsbad Matcha is SO good! Strawberry cream cold foam on top of a matcha latte - 10/10. Staff was very friendly and service was quick. Will definitely be back! read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Carlsbad Matcha Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

Full disclosure, I am a caffeine fiend. Coffee is my biggest dopamine hit and keeps me going on the daily. Achilles Coffee was strong enough to give me, a hardened caffeine addict, jitters. Not like bad jitters though. There was some serious energy packed into that cold brew. The Aztec was delicious too. Nutty shaved Mexican cocoa (think nibs) swimming around with cream, cinnamon, brown sugar, and super smooth cold brew. It went down easy and probably too fast. Clean shop, friendly service, fancy-looking menu. Will definitely need to stop back next time I am in town. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - The Aztec Cold Brew - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

achilles was the closest coffee shop to the airbnb we stayed at so we walked over to get some coffee and breakfast for coffee, we ordered the vanilla-cinnamon latte and the aztec. flavors were great but i wish the drinks were a bit sweeter or if the barista suggested levels of sweetness food wise we ordered the tourmaline and coronado. i fell in love with the tourmaline and crave it even after coming back to LA! i love any variation of avocado toast and this one delivered. the coronado was not as good imo, it had too much bread and not enough filling parking seems a bit hard since it's in downtown and only street parking is available overall a solid place for a quick bite and coffee read more

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Came here during their lunch rush and ordered a matcha latte, Aztec concoction, Mt. Laguna sandwich, the Strand sandwich, and a berries n cream bagel. Everything was made to order and they were fast at making them. My matcha was great and hubby enjoyed his drink as well. I liked my heart latte art! The sandwiches were fresh and delicious. I had the berries n cream as my dessert and it wasn't overly sweet. Definitely worth a stop if you live in the area. read more

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Loved this place. Very simple, clean, and kind atmosphere. I love how light it is inside, and roomy. Plenty of tables in a good amount of space so it doesn't feel crowded. I got a honey cinnamon latte with oat milk, which was delicious. And a Bankers Hill sandwich - love the heirloom tomatoes that they boast in almost every menu item. It was hard to pick just one thing - everything sounded great! I'll probably be back to try their bagels. Service was fast and helpful. read more

So sad I forgot to take pictures! Super super cute place we were looking for a coffee shop where we could sit with our dogs and not only did they accommodate us with plenty of comfortable outside Patio seating but they also provided us for a water dog bowl and treats for our babies! I ordered the Coronado which was a delicious sandwich with a fresh lemonade and it was delicious! My husband ordered a latte and the Mt.Lacuna and he loved the gig along with the sandwich. The shop is super inviting, the decor welcomes you in right now they have it to fall season with the navy and orange tones and fall decor! Very extensive menu, easy location and plenty of parking. Thank you for the hospitality we enjoyed our visit. read more

After a long day of walking around downtown this place made a great soy matcha for me! It was smooth and great price for downtown read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Matcha Tea Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

Great spot for those that live in the area! Parking can be a bit tight, but there's a lot nearby and timed spots across the street. The coffee itself? So good! Highly recommend if you're looking for a tasty cup of coffee. read more

Staff is charming. Breakfast sandwich's and bagels are very good alongside the variety of different roasts you can get. A tad bit to pricey but hold up well read more

Came in for some coffee and a quick bite. Bagel was okay.. but the French toast was great. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - French Toast - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

I love how this coffee shop is right below the condo. Quick walk for an iced matcha and breakfast on the go. Baristas are always welcoming and greet you with a smile. I usually order ahead of time online because this place can get busy. My go to is usually an iced matcha with vanilla syrup. The food is amazing as well. I love the BYOB - plain bagel, avocado, bacon, 1 over medium egg, spinach and garlic aioli. 1000/10 for sure. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Iced Matcha Tea Latte with vanilla syrup and vanilla cream cold foam - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California

They play nice jazz music and have a very relax ambiance. They are dog friendly and have treats for dogs. The breakfast burrito is quite massive and takes a bit of time because it is made to order, not pre-made-microwave kind. I love the cute latte art. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 - Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Diego, California