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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We decided to visit this place, after I saw an ad on Instagram! It was so worth it! Rosa was extremely nice, and not only was the service amazing, the coffee was too! I had the cold brew with, get this....COCONUT COLD FOAM! So, so good! Rosa said they can turn any syrup into a cold foam! Definitely going back! read more

Brandon's service was amazing! He complimented us on our coordination with our outfits, gave us great customer service. Coffee is great, east village is a must try (large of course), and we will be back for some of their yummy food in the future. read more

Very poor service. Staff couldn't help at all, not even explain where the line starts or where to stand. The place is extremely small and disorganized. Definitely not worth the time, space, or money read more

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

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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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

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

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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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

$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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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

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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The breakfast burrito here is so good. Everything you'd want and more. Coffee is equally as delicious and the staff is always friendly and cool. Rosa always takes good care of her customers and leaves everyone with a smile! read more

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

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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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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The coffee+ food visually are appealing. I was not a huge fan of the coffee as it was just lacking overall flavor but not bad otherwise. I had the turkey sandwich with fig compote and tomatillo. Honestly the sandwich was just bland, The veg was not super fresh and the compote added a sweetness that did not fit the overall flavor profile. read more

Best coffee in Solana and beyondddd. The crew rocks Perfect for pre or post yoga! My fav is the oat matcha latte then I'll go back for an iced americano read more

Work down the street from this spot and go on office days. They have like 80 people on staff and every damn one of them is a sweet heart and very conversational. Someone's always playing Title Fight at 9am which is a little concerning, but I respect it. Breyer told me she'll get $10 if I write this and she'd better. Pours the best espresso in solana and looks like the type of person who injures me at grindcore shows. I feel bad about ghosting Seven Seas, but this spot's simply better read more

Breakfast Burrito is amazing- I asked for ham and bacon - service was great - would come here again - Breyer told us the burrito was worth getting and her recommendation was spot on! read more

Achilles is a nice little coffee shop in Solana beach. I ordered the Aztec. A cold brew based concoction. The good: the drink was good. There was ample outdoor seating. Parking was easy to find as well. The workers were very nice and gave us recommendations based on what we liked. The not so good: the coffees took a while to make (10-15 minutes). If you're in a rush in the morning it may not be a good stop but if you're looking for a relaxing Sunday it is great. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - Iced The Aztec Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Sorry to say but this is the worst coffee I've ever had. Tastes extremely watered down and no flavor profile whatsoever - absolutely awful. We ordered two coffees, the El Cortez and the Vanilla Tonic. Bith coffee's extremely sour. My girlfriend insisted that I bring them back but I told her it's not worth the fuss. The cashier (guy) was cool. The barista was pretty snobbish. Disappointed as I was looking forward to a new morning coffee spot but this is certainly not it. 0 stars if I could. read more

Achilles Coffee Roasters - The two worst coffees I've ever had - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Solana Beach, California