*Lovely coffee shop and space *Thoughtfully sourced coffee…read morethat also reflects in their creative seasonal drink menu and the rich flavor from their drinks *Bakery items to include fresh empanadas served here... it was tempting to order a second empanada and the pumpkin muffin was so soft and yum. *Parking is a bit challenging... they do ask if you are going to be working or hanging out on your computer to park on the street so that others can hop in for a short bit- I do appreciate the ask and those who do acknowledge the request *Indoor and outdoor seating available

Good selection of specialty drinks and seasonal ones. Food can be a hit or miss, but I enjoyed my…read moresweet corn & basil empanada and orange cardamom cinnamon bun! Their service is fast and friendly. There's some seating inside and outside, but outside can feel crowded/loud when it's busy, especially on the weekends.

Came here after lunch. I was craving something warm and comforting. And I needed a bit of caffeine!…read moreI ordered my favorite, the Bibingka Creme Brulee latte... heavenly. While I waited for my order, I went next-door to See's candy. I was craving fudge. I returned about 2 to 3 minutes after my order and my order was ready. The service was great... It was fast and the lady was really friendly. Inside it's very dark & moody vibes, still good natural light where you can work and study from. I just wish they brought back the Turon crème brûlée latte.

Always out of many drinks for what seems like weeks on end. Definitely needs to either revamp the…read moremenu for new supply of ingredients they have or learn better logistics management to keep supply up. It's a solved problem, In-n-Out can serve more burgers than sense and never freeze anything and they've done it since before all our easy to access analytics that can review business operations models. For a place with multiple locations and a great brand it's sad to see it fall on its face so easily when it comes to this. Service and people are great still, but if my options when I visit are basic flavors I can go somewhere else.

Very unique coffee!! We ordered the rancher and the flavor of the maple syrup was deep and rich…read more Would definitely return to try other menu options

This place did not give the caffeine fix…read more I ordered the iced ceremonial matcha latte, sweetened with brown sugar. I saw them whisk it in the bowl, but it just tasted like I paid $6.50 for regular milk. Unfortunately I knew before I even tried it was not going to be good, due to the color of the drink. It was barely green. I like a strong match with that richer green color. My partner ordered the Honey Cinnamon latte. This one wasn't bad, but it was also weak in coffee flavor. It was basically a honey-cinnamon milk, with a splash of coffee. Overall, the flavors/sweetness arent bad, but that's not what we came for. Also, a bit nit-picky of an observation... the lids were not comfortable to drink from. It was just an awkward angle. Disappointing experience, I'm so sad to say I would not recommend this to friends or anyone looking for coffee in the area, as I would love to support the smaller businesses in the Carmel Mountain area.

Holy moly that's some good coffee!!!! Like what do they put in this?! Love it and will be returning…read moreany time I'm remotely near the area!

Stopped by to get some morning coffee. As advertised , this…read moreis a very minimalist shop. It's like a old school coffee shop. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The coffee was smooth,not bitter at all. Plenty of parking The place is fine, just not a lot of extras(not a lot of options on drinks)

Awesome place! The coffee and pastries were outstanding! They have this beautiful outdoor patio…read morearea right next to a fountain. I sat there with my friends for hours drinking our coffee and playing cards. The baristas were great and made my coffee in a mug when I asked. The perfect shopping break!

This place is always busy and has a super long line. Great and fast service when you get to the…read morefront of the line. You can tell the baristas really enjoy working there and the quality of coffee is top notch!

Adorable new coffee shop replacing Perks in Building N! Lots of decor and bigger menu. They have…read morefood and drinks. I do just wish they had more non-caffeinated herbal tea lattes such as chamomile milk tea or rooibos milk tea or dandelion "fake coffee" lattes. The service is great and super friendly. It's awesome to support a local business. They also have pastries and sandwiches past 2pm in case you forget to get lunch from the cafe. Definitely check it out! Open to the public during business hours.

COFFEE SHOP INSIDE the DELI (3 stars)…read more I was under the impression this was a coffee shop/roaster but I was mistaken (maybe, maybe not, I don't know). This is inside a mom and pop deli ran by the same 2 owners and not so much a coffee shop but a place "to get a quick up of coffee". Finding this place was easy, right off the main road between small offices and warehouses, with a couple tables outside, a sign that says coffee, and the deli. I walked in confused asking someone where is Aperture Coffee and was old inside (Keary Mesa Deli). It seemed like a popular place for both food and coffee. Upon walking in, the place is small with a few seats. I saw only three bags of their brand beans, two owners who are busy with the morning crowd of people ordering breakfast items, a nothing special espresso machine, and not one to really judge but they didn't look like hardcore coffee connoisseur. CARAMEL ICED LATTE ($5.50) - it was average. the strength in their beans was medium roast but I didn't fill any jitter thru the day. The caramel syrup flavor was a heavy pour and covered up any discovery of bean profile. I can pass on the coffee and may come back to try Kearny Mesa Deli for a sandwich.

This small little coffee shop can be super easy to miss! It's inside a small deli. When I first…read morewalked in I wasn't sure I was in the right place. I got the iced lavender latte and an iced matcha green tea. The matcha was pretty good and tasted matcha-y and not watered down . The lavender latte was also good and not too sweet like some place's lattes. Overall, I'd love to come back but the hours are kind of restrictive as they're not open on weekends and they close at 2PM. The service is friendly and quick as well, and plenty of parking.

Achilles Coffee in the Carmel Valley area has become one of those coffee shops I can always count…read moreon. It's consistently clean, quick, and most importantly, the coffee is excellent. What really makes this location stand out, though, is the staff. Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely personable. They remember an impressive number of regular customers by both name and order, which gives the place a neighborhood coffee-shop feel that's becoming harder to find. Natalie especially deserves recognition. She's consistently outstanding, friendly, attentive, personable, and always makes you feel welcome rather than like you're simply the next order in line. Great coffee gets you through the door, but employees like Natalie are what keep you coming back. The location itself is always clean, there's plenty of outdoor seating, and parking is incredibly easy. Between the consistently great coffee, quick service, and staff who actually care about their customers, Achilles is easily one of my go-to coffee spots in the area.

Stopped by today for coffee and breakfast with a friend. Coffee and food were great! Their vanilla…read morecinnamon latte was a great recommendation from my friend. I went with a create your own bagel sandwich and it hit the spot! It was pretty busy for a weekday but we got our food and drinks in a timely manner. However, service could be improved. Noticed the bus boy/server was cutting through customers in a very rushed/rude manner-not really saying anything and almost appearing as if he wanted to push us out of the way. Caught him rolling his eyes at a customer. When he came to our table with our bagels, he just sat the plates down without acknowledging us or even saying a word. Must be a Gen Z thing idk.

Parking structure with free parking. Was busy the day we went. Staff the helpful. On the higher…read moreprice point, even the regular pour over coffee was $6 so I opted for a drink they are known for, the Iced Nola for $7 and the banana bread for $6.50. It may be because I'm older but despite it being well made and tasty, this would be more of a when I am looking to splurge kind of purchase. Everything was excellently made for what it's worth

I enjoyed the Iced Nola, cold brew single origin, and the lattes, but the single origin espresso…read morecould have used more crema. Ordered 6 drinks and they all came out in intervals. 2x cold brews came out first, then the Iced Nola, then the lattes, then maybe 10 minutes later the single origin espresso came out. I found out this visit that Blue Bottle has an app now to earn rewards every time you order!