Vibe & Interior The space is vibrant with distinct orange accents and follows a seamless, fast-casual counter-order model. There is plenty of seating available, and the staff is incredibly perky, welcoming, and efficient. The Standouts Their cold brew concoctions are absolute must-tries. We loved both the East Village and the WindNSea, which were incredibly smooth and expertly crafted. Value & Logistics: At $13 for two drinks, the pricing is right around the current average for high-quality specialty coffee. Parking is completely stress-free thanks to a large, dedicated lot right in front of the building. Pro Tip They have an extensive brunch menu that goes way beyond standard pastries. Plan to come hungry so you can pair your coffee with a great bite to eat. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Victor and Maria absolutely crushed it with their Turkey, Bacon, Havarti grilled sandwich -- it's straight-up perfection on a plate! Every sandwich here is always on point, seriously next-level delicious. Natalie's warm, radiant smile at the counter is the cherry on top -- as refreshing as their sparkling water and fresh-squeezed orange juice! The space is so fun, bright, and inviting, with that huge open partition wall letting in the beautiful Carmel Valley breeze. It's the perfect spot whether you're popping in for a quick 10-minute vibe or settling in for a leisurely 50-minute stay. Pure joy from start to finish! Highly recommend Achilles Coffee -- you'll leave smiling just as big as Natalie. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - Carmel Valley Sandwich (already ate half of it, couldn't wait lol), sparkling OJ, Maui Onion Chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I really wanted to like this place. carmel valley needs a good coffee spot and this was a cool location for it because it's big, comfortable, indoor and outdoor seating, lots of people working and hanging out but the drinks just didn't do it for me. I asked the barista for a recommendation and ordered what she suggested, the east village (cold brew with vanilla cold foam and caramel drizzle). it tasted overly sweet and artificial to me, even though the syrups are housemade. it actually made me feel sick after. i wanted to order the el cortez but they were out of mint syrup so maybe i missed my window on the better order? my friend got the julien (house made vanilla syrup with orange sweet cold foam). she thought it was fine but said she wouldn't go out of her way to come back for it. food was fine! Tried the scramble and liked the salsa they have, it was spicy and really good!! maybe i just ordered wrong. maybe cold brew here just isn't my thing but i left disappointed. i used to live in north park and we were spoiled with good coffee on every corner. out here it's slim pickings if you're trying to avoid chains. the best coffee i've had nearby is seven seas in solana beach read more

Lovely place, offering coffees and teas and some food items. Asked for honey cinnamon latte, not too sweet, and they made it perfect and beautiful! Thanks guys! read more

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Solid single origin cold brew. Good strong flavor and balance. The menu had some good options, but I went with something basic. If I'm in the area again, I will have to try some of the specialty drinks. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent go-to spot for brunch. So many to choose from... it will take a while to read the board Coffee has always been good! read more

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Came here to catch up with friends from out of town. The place was pretty busy when we arrived, but the service was good. It has a relaxing vibe, and I love their orange color theme, from the cups all the way to the logo. The food and drinks were a lot better than the last time I was here. read more

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PICK ME UPPER (4 stats) Breakfast and coffee. - FOOD/DRINK: good - PRICE: fair - SERVICE: ok - AMBIANCE: typical coffee shop in a suburb plaza Nice to see Achilles head north! Located in the heart of Del Mar in their town center plaza. It's tucked towards the back but had ample parking around it. It does get packed inside! You been WARNED, check the cleanliness of the utensils. The one given to me that appeared wash had DRIED CRUSTY EGG YOLK from another customer (see butter knife picture). Gag. DECAF CARAMEL LATTE - always good! I absolutely love taking my latte in a ceramic cup. It always feel like a "real" latte this way. EVERYTHING BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE - their bagels here are always good. Has that nice fluff, chew, and density that I look for in a bagel. I liked the included two slices of cucumber which as a refreshment afterwards because who really wants strong everything bagel breath?! Will be back as usual. Until the next review... read more

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We love the Sanwiches from Achilles. The staff is always friendly and the sandwiches are delicious.

Not sure why I haven't come here sooner because this place is great! The staff is super friendly and the coffee is great. It's bright inside, and there's plenty of parking. I usually come in the morning, and there's usually plenty of table for people to do work. In fact, I usually always see people working and there are a few outlets. The staff is always friendly and provides helpful suggestions. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Baristas were awesome and gave me a great recommendation based off of what types of coffees/drinks I like. The East Village was a good balance between coffee and a delicious sweet treat! The foam was delicious and thick which is how I like my cold foam. I also got the Encinitas sandwich and it was a nice sandwich that was refreshing and light on the stomach. I think the portion size was great and the ingredients tasted very fresh. I think this is a great sandwich with relatively good value. It definitely tasted better than expected since I wasn't sure how good a sandwich would be at a coffee place - I was definitely pleasantly surprised! It was very busy inside and outside of the cafe, but they have a lot of seating which is nice and I was able to find a table easily. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - East Village - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place was so cute! Felt modern and trendy. They had a lot of seating space. The staff was very friendly and they played great music. I got the "Carlsbad" which is an iced matcha latte with strawberry foam. It was so yummy and the barista even gave me the extra foam in a little cup which was really nice. read more

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Great to see this place open longer... And getting more popular. Got a breakfast burrito today, which is huge, delicious, and reasonable. And I also got a hot chocolate which was tasty. Lively and full of people at 11:30 on a week day. Keep serving up great food and reasonable prices, and being open at least to 3 PM, and I hope you'll be around for a long time, Achilles! read more

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The food is fresh and well priced. Coffee not so much. Nice tables outside. Order inside at the counter and food is brought to your table. read more

The staff was super friendly, and this turned out to be such a great spot to study and work. They have lots of indoor seating as well as some outdoor tables. The atmosphere was lively, and I had a latte along with a jalapeño red pepper bagel with cream cheese--both were delicious. The entire menu looked amazing, so I'll definitely be back to try more items. Plenty of parking available too, which is a big plus! read more

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Loved the ambiance of this place. It's small, cute, and modern. Also, bonus points for having a parking lot. Both the food and drinks were delicious. We got the Honey Cinnamon Latte with Coconut Milk and Finest City which is pretty similar but has vanilla, cinnamon, and cream. The Cove is a lox bagel and the Acai bowl had really delicious granola. I would buy a bag of granola! Definitely will be back. read more

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I have been a fan of Achilles Coffee Roasters since their inception and continue to support their expansion. At this location, I had a cortado, properly served on a gibraltar glass container. It was very smooth and rich in coffee flavor. It was well balanced. With the cortado, I had a toasted sesame bagel with butter and a fig jam. The bagel was very good and came with a good toast. The fig jam was lighter than I expected and tasty. It was a very good bagel, too. I liked the chew that it offered. The service was friendly and quick. This location offers a good amount of inside and outside seating. It's a nice spot. read more

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First time at Achilles Coffee Roasters. The space is nice, minimalist but with some fun colors all around. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating along with a large menu for a cafe. The food: - The strand, Ham, havarti, tomato, on toasted sourdough. Large sandwich , definitely enough for two. - Tourmaline - avocado, heirloom tomato and arugula on sourdough. I was a little disappointed the tomatoes were served as giant slices as they didn't botter to cut them. It made it a little awkward to eat. The tomatoes are amazing though! Their matcha latte with oat milk was really good as well. When I ordered my food their cook was on lunch, they did give me a heads up and told me he would be back in 10 mins. Definitely appreciate the heads up. I didn't mind waiting in such a beautiful space. Overall great cafe, with good and fresh food options and yummy lattes! And, a nice ambiance. read more

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My new favorite coffee spot! I like to try new places for coffee. I'm no aficionado, but I do like a good flavored coffee that's not too sweet and not filled with just store bought syrups. Achilles gave me just that. I got a windnsea cold brew concoction, with oat milk. One of the things I don't like about iced coffee is how watery it gets. At Achilles I got a pint glass full of coffee, just enough ice and topped with a cold foam. The chocolate was creamy and delicious and even though I took my time drinking it, even the last sip wasn't watery. I am gluten free so couldn't try it, but was excited to see they serve NY bagels delivered from NY!! If you are a NYer this is amazing. I didn't get to try one though so you'll have to come in for yourself and see if they are good. Lastly, the customer service we received from Chris and Sabrina was great. Friendly, helpful, and Chris made a great coffee! Will definitely be back!! read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - Good menu - with real NY bagels delivered - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Maria and victor killed it in the kitchen, yet again. Can never go wrong with an Achilles breakfast/lunch

Haven't tried the food, so my review is for the coffee only, and it is good coffee! Ask for it in glass cups for a better experience. I always prefer my coffee in glassware whenever possible. Service has been good every time i've gone. I think it's a nice little addition to the neighborhood and a pleasant place to grab coffee and catch up with a friend! read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

What a great addition to Carmel Valley! We love Achilles coffee and have been to other locations but this one is great for a coffee and breakfast! We love their menu. Chilaquiles is a favorite of ours and a new addition to their menu. They nailed it! So good!! We also love the Encinitas sandwich and the hillcrest. The breakfast burrito is also excellent! They have some amazing pour over coffee options too as well as a variety of teas. It was a busy morning with a line to the door but after we ordered we got our food and drinks quickly. We will definitely be back! The decor and ambiance inside is perfect and they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely a must visit for an easy delicious breakfast. read more

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Nice open, airy coffee shop that also has breakfast burritos, bowls and lunch sandwiches, among other food items. Very popular spot so don't expect a lot of available seating. I tried the Matcha latte which was good, but not great, I'm still on the hunt. Breakfast burritos are solid. read more

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I'm love Ahillies coffee in Solana beach and I'm glad to see that the old location of The Coffee Bean in CM was finally converted to Achiller Coffee. This location is quite larger with a outdoor patio and plenty indoor seating as well. The menu is pretty extensive covering all the breakfast staples, such as bagels, egg scrambles, breakfast Burritos, French Toast, Pancakes, and waffles. The shop is designed with a minimalist aesthetic, large windows allow plenty of natural light to flood the space, making it feel bright and airy. Baristas are friendly and helpful. This is a much-needed addition to Carmel Valley's lackluster coffee scene. I'm hoping they are here to stay. read more

I got the honey cinnamon latte, park blvd smoothie and hill crest sandwich. The sandwich was filling and tasty, the juicy super refreshing, and coffee perked me up so will come again. I've only ordered to go and door dash delivery but the actual coffee shop is cute with a lot of seating. When I previously ordered the breakfast burrito (delicious) to go the server was nice and gave me an extra salsa free for my first time. The salsa is just the right amount of spice read more

I love it here! This is my favorite place to have breakfast and coffee! The food is great, menu diverse, coffee is always made with love. Shout out to the employees as well, Lorenzo, Daniel, Sabrina, Chris, and my girl Maria always making the food with love. It's such a neighborhood community good vibes, comfy, clean, cute. I even like the music they play. And if you want it to be more quiet, go outside a catch a breeze, nature sounds, and the white noise of cars in the distance. Best Achilles location! read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food and coffee. We liked the chill atmosphere and amazing food! My kids loved the French toast and cinnamon roll pancakes. My husband loved his egg scramble. Portions were huge! read more

One of our favorite coffee shops. The staff are efficient, friendly, and they make a great chai latte. The drinks come on proper heavy ceramic mugs like a good drink should. Nice outdoor seating. Dog friendly. The food menu is delicious . But it has no sweet pastries. If that's what you want, it's not here. This is a regular stop for us. Try them. You won't regret it. read more

Achilles Coffee is an adorable spot with indoor and outdoor seating in the Del Mar Highlands upper plaza. The drink and food menu has a lot of diversity. The coffee has a more acidic and bitter taste, maybe from a lighter roast. We tried the cappuccino and the Aztec iced mocha read more

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The vibe and vanilla latte (it stayed hot for a very long time) are great! A nice place to meet up with friends. Lots of parking. There was one woman working there I was not impressed with. We didn't hear our name called for our drinks so when I went up to ask about our drink she wasn't very friendly and acted like I was a bother. Hopefully she was just having a bad day. Looking forward to trying the food next time. read more

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Achilles Cafe in Carmel Valley has a hospitality problem disguised as customer service. I've been here several times before, but today confirmed what's really going on beneath the surface. I ordered my usual matcha, spelled my name clearly, and the girl with the glasses and curly black hair still got it wrong. I got the Point Loma off the menu and asked for salmon on the side with extra, which I've ordered before. They brought me two tiny slices and charged $8. When I asked about the portion, the girl at the counter immediately got defensive and said that's how it's always been. It's not. I told her I understood the extra charge and just wanted more. Instead of listening, she talked down to me, repeating herself like I didn't get it. When I handed her the plate, she asked if I "didn't want it anymore," completely ignoring what I said. I told her to stop. She kept going. I told her again. She smirked and kept talking like it was a game. Then her coworkers circled around her like I was a threat for simply standing my ground. This place rewards silence and punishes clarity. If you don't shrink yourself, they will try to do it for you. I won't be back. If management cares, they should retrain the staff on how to speak to customers without attitude or ego. Until then, skip it. The service here was completely unacceptable and degrading. The staff should be ashamed of themselves. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - Two measly pieces of salmon on the side for $8 extra + attitude I didn't order - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Best local coffee shop, I hesitate to speak too highly of it in fear it will become overrun... Courtney is the best and makes pure magic with my special order. The food is great too, and the rest of the staff, Sabrina, Drea, Lorenzo, and Chris are all fantastic and make me want to get coffee there everyday. read more

Definitely a vibe in here. Love the atmosphere and coffee Will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Achilles has great breakfast items like bagels and bagel sandwiches, other type of sandwiches and coffee selections. Too bad the food is only available until 2pm. Relatively spacious on the inside with outdoor seating as well. Service also diligent and prompt. Recommended! read more

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Horrible place. Employees are rude and coffee's not that great. Better Buzz and Philz are so much better.

Great coffee shop to sit and work while enjoying a hot matcha latte. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. Music can be a little loud if you're the type who needs quiet to focus - but I was able to sit in a corner and have a quick zoom meeting. This will be a new place for me to sit and get work done while my kid is in school nearby. read more

Achilles is the BEST spot ever. I've tried nearly the entire menu and not a single thing has disappointed - the Achilles scramble especially is to dieeeee for. There's a great balance of outdoor and indoor seating, oh and the music is always on par as well. And most importantly, the employees are what make this spot so amazing. Ernesto especially, my gosh, a walking ray of sunshine!!! Such a kind, hard worker! INFINITE STARS read more

The food and the coffee are actually amazing, but the ambience is pretty dismal. If not a sunny day, you will freeze your ass off here. All the doors open, and outside seating with no heat lamps. There's just nothing cozy about it. There's no comfortable couch or even table to sit at. I would rather work in an Ikea than at one of their tables. Food and drinks are great, but not a hang out place I'd want to meet a friend bc we'd both freeze and be uncomfortable. read more

Great service. My order was taken quickly and the employees were very helpful and friendly. The coffee was very good but not amazing. I would be more than happy to return anytime I'm in the area. read more

Recently opened branch of Achilles- my first visit to the chain. I ordered: Colombian Pourover- described as notes of milkchocolate, butterscotch, green grapes More like capital Y capital U capital C capital K ! I am not a person who leaves a drop of coffee behind and I simply could not finish this one. It was weak, watery, sour, and not even warm. Is this what really passes for high-end coffee these days? Gross. I am giving three stars only because service was very sweet, the place was very clean, and my friend enjoyed her latte. Note, while she claimed to enjoy her latte, the cute leaf pattern was untouched when she 'finished'. So maybe she was just being polite? They have indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice, but it isn't "cozy". I think this is a good café for people looking to work on their laptops, and stay awake, but I prefer to lounge and be comfortable in softer chairs. Next time, I won't be fooled by the descriptions on their pour over board. read more