I went on a Sunday morning around 9:30am and it was petty busy. Luckily it only took about 10 minutes for me to order and get my food I got the Banker's Hill which was delicious!! The fig jam really made the sandwich; it was such a tasty combo and filling. I don't drink coffee so I didn't try any of the drinks but I would to try more of the food options read more

Achilles Coffee Solana Beach - Banker's Hill - delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Local roasters that have sprawled across San Diego county and also ship their beans across the country! This Achilles Coffee is tucked smack dab in the middle of a health-centric mall surrounded by wellness centers, nutritional experts, and yoga studios. The decent sized parking lot is typically busy but has a good churn throughout the day. There's street parking too and the commuter rail nearby for those looking for a light walk. With seating outside on both the ground level and up on the roof, it's a perfect spot to soak in some sun, breathe in the ocean air, and have a sip and a bite in this quiet part of town. The menu here is comprehensive with coffee (espresso, pour overs, cold brew), teas, specialty drinks, as well as breakfast and light bites to pair with a good start to the morning. We primarily came for a coffee run but a few of our team members decided to visit for breakfast the following day and from what I've heard, they're solid with the food! I look forward to coming back to give their bites a try. In theme for Saint Patrick's Day, they had a few special drinks but I opted for a traditional flat white this time. They had milk options but as a traditionalist, I went with whole milk. The coffee had great flavor and balance. The richness was bold and rounded out after every sip. I was tempted to grab a couple bags on my way out but seeing they had free shipping for online orders over $40 (about two bags), I decided to save some luggage space and order some when I was back home. The staff were friendly and efficient. I was impressed how many of them they were able to fit behind the small work area but they were experienced and worked collectively as a team. The drinks were prepared quick and for those liking them hot, you will be pleased with the freshness of that first sip. Overall, Achilles Coffee is a perfect small batch roaster to visit while you're in San Diego to get a great cup of coffee, a breakfast to go with it, and some bags of single origin or blend to bring back home for your own brew. And if you're interested in trying them out before you visit or just looking to restock, consider checking out their website and order from there. They even have a sampler to try their in-season batches. I guess their only Achilles' heel is that there aren't more of them but with five spots all across San Diego county, at least a San Diegan (or visitor) can get a taste of the sweet nectar marketed under this Greek warrior's moniker. read more

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Great spot for a quick bite and coffee. Met a colleague here before a day of training. This place stayed consistently busy and plenty of parking. Also, dog friendly as well. The staff was friendly and efficient. Our order was correctly made and delicious. There are limited spots to sit. Heads up, the restroom is in a separate place within the complex (not accessible bc so many people needed to use it). read more

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This is a great coffee shop to stop by for a quick bite! There is plenty of seating outside & on the roof of the shop. The server was kind enough to answer questions & give us yummy recommendations. * Park Blvd Smoothie - 7/10 (you can taste the freshness of the fruits & veggies in this smoothie. however, the flavor is very light & lacking the sweetness from the fruits inside. i feel like i only tasted the greens in the drink) * The Cove - 8/10 (the salmon was very fresh & had a yummy smoked flavor. the pickled onion & capers added a nice acidity to the salmon in addition to the lemon. the bagel itself had a nice crunch, but it was slightly over toasted. overall, a solid lox bagel) * Banker's Hill - 7.8/10 (the fig jam was very delicious & added a nice sweetness. the egg & bacon were cooked well & came out hot, but i would prefer if the spinach was cooked with the eggs. the pretzel bun was a bit hard for my liking, as i would've preferred a brioche bun instead. a yummy breakfast sandwich nonetheless) read more

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Stopped in for breakfast and was blown away by the Solano Beach Bagel sandwich, honestly the best bagel sanwich ever! It features ham, egg, havarti, avocado and aioli in a mouth-watering combo. Seriously, the sandwich was better then the over-priced Ethiopian drip coffee. The coffees take a while to come out and the flavor was a bit bitter rather than rich in my opinion. Clearly a popular spot with the locals. Free parking in the lot. read more

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*tasty cold brew *fresh food *killer vibes Stopped in here after a long hike with three kiddos and it hit the spot! I'll be thinking about the windnsea cold brew concoction for a long time. My kids feasted on the açaí bowl and smoothie (which tasted extraordinarily fresh). The cafe is mostly outdoors - great for kids - and they loved the pond next to the shop. If you're looking for tasty baked goods, there is also a health food shop next door to add to the stop. read more

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Such a cute coffee shop! The coffee was really good, the staff was friendly, and everything came out quickly

Matcha fan here. They have options for something more sweet with lavender, strawberry, taro, and other syrups. They have all the milks (yes soy too) and you can get it unsweetened. Little hit like set up in a plaza. There is parking and a few tables outside to sit down. There isn't much room to stand inside and no inside seating. Good experience. Will be back when I'm in town read more

Achilles Coffee Solana Beach - Unsweetened matcha Latte with soy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Such a quaint, cute coffee spot. They were friendly and welcoming. They didn't make us feel rushed as we decided what coffee to order. Their cold foam was thick and rich and delicious! The cold brew was really tasty and smooth. Definitely would be back. read more

Achilles Coffee Solana Beach - Windnsea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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small but busy Achilles. I usually go to the east village location but we tried this one before our long walk to Encinitas. I had the vanilla cinnamon latte and one of the avocado toast with heirloom tomatoes. Those tomatoes were fresh! Super good fuel before a 5 mile walk. Not much bathrooms on the area so make sure you scope out before or ask if you can use a bathroom before you actually have to go. Plan it out. read more

This place is like watching a bunch of monkeys try to screw a football. The wait is super long. Customers complaining about things. Out of silverware. And the staff isn't exactly great. But it's a beautiful day outside, so I'll give em three stars... read more

4 days in a row walking from courtyard Solana beach. Great matcha and yummy breakfasts. Had warrior few times. Bacon better than cranberry chicken sausage. Did a few make my own w whole grain bread, spinach and eggs. Nice outdoor seating. Very good, fast option. read more

Walked my pup to Achilles this morning and had a delicious iced tea made by a very nice young man who also gave my pup a biscuit. They had a lot of interesting tea options, I opted for an Arnold Palmer made with agave and it was really tasty. I didn't try any of their food, but it smelled really good, so next time I'll go hungry! read more

I have always loved this coffee shop. Great quality coffee. Great staff. And lovely neighborhood atmosphere. But I had an experience today that was insane. I had asked for my daily cold brew coffee, easy on the ice. I noticed that they charge me a dollar extra today compared to yesterday. The barista told me they are now charging a dollar more when someone asks for easy on the ice. Which essentially admits that they save money by undeserving you coffee by jamming the cup full of ice. This is completely unacceptable. read more

I've come here at least 5 times and it never fails me! The coffee is great- but what I really like is their food. My favorites are: 1. Mt. Laguna Sandwhich 2. Coronado Sandwhich sub garlic aioli for chipotle aioli 3. Beacons salad The only time I was disappointed was with their breakfast burrito-- i'm not a big fan of it. Overall, service is great and the place is clean and open. Would highly recommend! read more

Cute small coffee shop. Has wifi, decent setting in front of the shop. There is a sign saying there are additional seating upstairs. On lot parking is limited, there are additional parking on the street before turning in. The Broadway smoothie size is generous. Has a very strong taste of peanut butter. But still refreshing. Coffee is normal. read more

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So the breakfast burrito wasn't the best. I really love their breakfast bagels but the potato's in the burrito were completely undercooked and hard. Such a bummer! read more

I'm very disappointed. I ordered a the cove bagel online. And instead of someone saying something ahead of time I waited 28 minutes for someone to tell me they actually don't have salmon. And then to pick something else when I don't have time that was the whole point of ordering ahead of time. IRRITATION IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT read more

Very good spot with a lot of parking and Tesla charger down below. Had some good unique flavors and the quality is great. Will come here again on San Diego trips to charge and get coffee read more

Achilles Coffee Solana Beach - Drank it too quick to get a good shot of cold brew and cream on top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Pros: Good Service, good food and good coffee. Ambiance: the one in Del Mar has inside seating, this one has only outside but had covered tables. Cons: This Achilles has no re-fill policy for drip coffee, Make it one free, $.50 or even a buck, but tot full price. read more

Pros: amazing staff, plenty of parking, good coffee, good food, decent amount of house outside parking Cons: all their food is put on to go containers are compostable but they have no recycling compostable options for disposable. Otherwise, the perfect place will definitely be back read more

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I love this spot! I drive out of my way often to grab a matcha lemonade.... Best if only one in town. The staff is amazing. The food is great. Weekends are packed but honestly where isn't. read more

Good food and coffee. Seating is limited and there's no shade except for umbrellas. Some people camp out at the tables with shade umbrellas to use the WiFi with their computers, so it's hit or miss with regard to comfort. read more

$7.00 Small Hot Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk - for a small size $7 vanilla latte (basic) is kind of expensive, but I think they charge extra for non dairy milk. My first time having hot oat milk and I think oat milk is better cold. I like that this latte wasn't burn your mouth hot and the latte art was very cute. The lady working today was very thorough in asking my preferences. And she listed out the long list of different milks they have. They ask you your name and will call your name when the coffee is ready. The area where you pick a lid, coffee holder, etc is clean and organized. Good spot for a coffee! I came early and they had a lot of people sitting out already but a small line. So my drink came out fast. read more

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Hannah was so sweet and helpful when taking my order. Coffee is great and service great as well!

Cute little to-go place with some tables and chairs outside. Fast, friendly service. Great coffee, and the best oatmeal I've ever had!

Small but very cute coffee hang! Located on the middle of a large plaza where the local work out peeps gang. Cyclists and yoga groups come there and it's great seating and feel good vibes right near the ocean. The service was great and this place gets packed! read more

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13APR2024 @ around 1030AM. My girlfriend and I were driving up the coast for some R&R time. I noticed the signed and wanted to try it. We stopped in and were greeted by Austin(cashier) and Lorenzo(barista). We didn't know what we wanted so my girlfriend asked "what's your favorite/go to drink?" My girlfriend got a cappuccino and I got the "Finest City" cold brew w/ 2 extra shots of expresso. Both drinks were delicious, we were not disappointed! The drinks were made to order and we got our drinks fairly quickly. The ambiance of the establishment itself is actually pretty nice for its size. It's really in the middle of a parking lot! I love this place and would come here every morning if I lived in the area. Thank you to Austin and Lorenzo for a great first time experience. Overall rating: 8.5 of 10. My favorite part was the rooftop seating! read more

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First time trying Achilles and It was amazing. The barista abraham was super helpful and gave us awesome recommendations. The food and coffee were both so delicious! Thanks again abraham for all your help and being so welcoming! We definitely will be back! read more

Achilles Coffee Solana Beach - Awesome barista who gave us recommendations! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Most mediocre coffee shop. Way overpriced for the quality My order was messed up and they advertise/charge for heirloom tomato but it's just a regular tomato lol nothing special about this place go literally anywhere else read more

Best coffee and amazing food. I love their toasts and bagels. Super cute little shop and enough outdoor seating. Nice parking lot too. Staff is always helpful. Brenda and Rosa always put a smile on my face! I love coming here. Wish they had more locations. read more

I don't know exactly what made their bagel sandwich with spinach so delicious! Perhaps the aioli mayo and the good coffee to go with it. I brought a ciabatta sando home for my hubby and he doesn't generally like anything but he scarfed it down. Tasty food! read more

The espresso has a slightly sour taste and not as rich, but still better than the runny Starbucks version. 4*

Nice outdoor coffee breakfast stand. I ordered a beautiful, fresh pour over coffee latté and a jalapeño pepper bagel with avocado. Customer service was friendly and helpful with Austin. Unfortunately, I drove away before checking my bagel, which had PEANUT BUTTER and not avocado as I had asked, so always check your order before leaving. I'm wondering if they thought it was a strange order, a jalapeño bagel with peanut butter. I'm so disappointed. I feel like calling and asking for a refund. An avocado and jalapeño pepper bagel would've been amazing for my long drive back to Riverside. Will I be back? Yes, for their fresh pou over coffee only; if I happen to be in this area ever again. I'll post a photo of the peanut butter jalapeño bagel later, bleck! read more

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Achilles is amazing! Everything I've tried from here has been 10/10! All the staff is amazing and super sweet! Especially Rosa and Itzel!

Guys, I love your breakfast burrito, but you need better tortillas. They're not fresh enough.

I stopped in for breakfast. I am familiar with Achilles given I have been a patron sine they first open their doors here in San Diego. I even remember the coffee cart. I had the breakfast burrito with bacon. It was a tasty burrito and I appreciated them offering the spinach tortilla, but unfortunately they forgot several or there was a lack of ingredients in the burrito. For example, there was barley any white cheddar, if any at all, and no tomatoes and onions in the burrito. I really wanted those tomatoes and onions. Honestly, I could not find the cheese at all. In addition, the "breakfast" burrito needed more scrambled eggs in it. More eggs and less potatoes here would be a good thing. The burrito cost $12. Service was friendly. This location only offers outside seating. read more

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Vibrant atmosphere but quiet enough where you can get work done. Interesting coffee options

This is my go to every morning for coffee when we're in Solana Beach (usually for a concert at the Belly Up). The food and lattes are great, and Rosa was wonderfully gracious and helpful! read more

Super cute spot in middle of plaza - has good options for breakfast savory and sweet. Got the Colombia drip coffee and it's delicious if you're a coffee lover. We also got the French toasts for the kids that they loved, and got the scramble that they loved read more