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Modern Times Coffee

3.1 (12 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Andy V.

We were staying in the Gaslamp for a mini vacation and were looking at coffee spots near our hotel. At first we were confused because this business goes by another name (The Invigatorium.) We decided to give it a try and unfortunately we were not very impressed. I'll start by saying there is nothing wrong with the service or the space itself. The decorations are unique, and this is anything but your average coffee spot- style wise. The coffee, however is very mediocre. My cinnamon honey latte with banana cold foam tasted mostly like milk with not much else going on. Usually I run into the issue of the espresso tasting burnt but rarely do I not taste espresso (or any other flavor for that matter) at all. The banana cold foam was also a disappointment. It was a thin strip of watery foam that just tasted sweet, with no banana flavor of any kind. My partner's cardamom latte had similar taste issues, and both of our drinks were complete letdowns for us. I threw my drink away almost 3/4ths full and found it was not worth even trying to struggle through. I can't recommend this place to anyone looking for a decent coffee spot in SD. Sure, the space itself is quirky and has a charm, but I've had better coffee at Dunkin. I don't believe I will be back in the future.

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6 months ago

Average. food could be better but it's decent. service is good and ambiance is pretty nice.

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10 months ago

It has great coffee! When I visit, I will often buy a bag to go! I love that there are vegan food options too.

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Achilles Coffee Roasters @ The Rey - Achilles Coffee Roasters

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4.3(167 reviews)
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I've been here a few times, and have been lucky to find parking right across the way. I must be…read morecoming at good times because otherwise I feel like parking might be a little busy, but of course that's because it's in downtown. This is an all outdoor coffee shop. There are some seats with umbrellas available. And also benches nearby just in the area. They have a pretty big drink menu. I always get the Matcha since I do not drink coffee and it's always good. I'm experimenting and trying different flavors and they have so many different syrups. The view of downtown is very nice and the shop is pretty clean and organized. The staff are always kind and welcoming. They also have a pretty big food menu, which I have yet to try, but that's next on my list. I definitely recommend if you're close by. I've had Vanna help me and she makes the drinks very fast. Amy is super nice too! All the staff are great, they have a display of their whole team which is nice! Can't wait to come back!

During a recent visit to the San Diego area, we stayed at the Marriott hotel located on the corner…read morenear Achilles Coffee Roasters. I had checked Yelp beforehand, and the reviews were mostly positive, so we decided to give it a try. When we approached the counter, the blond woman who took our order was less than friendly, which set an unexpected tone. We ordered a cold brew and a mocha espresso. The drinks came out fairly quickly, but the cold brew was incorrect they served a nitro brew instead. My husband didn't mind keeping it, though he did ask for ice. Another employee reminded him that nitro isn't typically served that way, but they still accommodated his request. Overall, the coffee itself was decent, but the customer service particularly from the woman who helped us left much to be desired. A simple hello and a friendlier attitude would have made the experience much better.

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4.8(29 reviews)
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The drinks here are some of my favorite. They recently added a new Matcha drink with guava foam,…read moreand it's one of the best matcha flavors I've had. My girlfriend loves it as well, she asks me to get it whenever I swing by the shop. The service is always immaculate. Seems like everytime I go here the weather is perfect, take that as a sign. Love the vibes, crew, and drinks!

This spot is sooo cute ! A friend posted it on her IG and I had to pull up…read more Their coffee menu has so many good options! I asked the cashier for some recommendations and loved what I ended up trying. I'm already thinking about coming back to try a matcha. I got the iced pistachio cream latte and oh my gosssh the cold foam!? made just right! so creamy, super flavorful, and you can really taste the pistachio. I love that the cold foam is made in house. The only thing is I'm not sure if that's their normal iced coffee size (I forgot to ask bc I got distracted after trying the cold foam/ so good) but for $7 I'd def want a bigger cup next time. The espresso itself was a solid 10/10 ! The vibe here is super cute, the owner was super sweet and I love the merch, the name of the shop and even the drink names. Street parking I went around 1ish and found a spot right away, but it could be a hit or miss. This spot is worth checking out for sure!

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