Achilles Coffee Roasters Gaslamp

I came here with my mother and daughter while recently in San Diego. My mother had previously come and liked their coffee and oatmeal. This time she tried to get the same oatmeal, but it was problematic. The oatmeal is supposed to come with blueberries and strawberries, however they were out of strawberries. They refused to substitute more blueberries for the missing strawberries, and also did not offer a discount. She tried to buy more blueberries but they said they could only give more nuts, which my mom didn't want because the oatmeal was also very dry like it was old. She asked for more brown sugar because she couldn't taste any like the first time she ordered it, and again they refused. Most of it went in the trash, and my mother is a very frugal person who hates wasting even free food, to give you an idea of how dissatisfied she was. I got a scramble, which actually turned out to be hash with very little discernable egg. Very disappointing as all I really wanted was egg, and instead I received a wet-bottomed cardboard container of salty, flavorless potatoes, a bunch of flavorless salty cheese, few veggies, and almost invisible meat and eggs (I paid $1 extra for the mea scraps, btw). I asked for salsa, which they were hesitant to give, and that didn't help much. The toast was hard and flavorless, and they didn't give any jelly/jam until I asked. The girl was at first going to actually charge me for the tiny container but changed her mind. Most of my food went into the trash as well. Please change your description to hash, because this is NOT a scramble, guys. Also, you can't be this stingy with condiments when the food is bland and/or missing ingredients AND you're charging *these* prices... Get it together. My daughter got some type of breakfast burrito which she said was too salty and had no flavor, even with the salsa. She ate all of hers but said it wasn't worth it, and I agree. You're better off going to a chain like First W. or even S. Bucks iykwim. Tourists, avoid.

This place genuinely had the best acai bowl I've had my entire life. It wasn't too soggy/watery, and the fruits were crunchy and sweet. 10/10 acai, I would definitely come back again. It's a shame they ran out of matcha so early though, since I visited around 9:30 AM.

Another outstanding coffee! Visiting San Diego for Comic-Con and found this gem. Wonderful. Great staff and nice coffee. My wife had ab almond diamond which is sort a like an almond croissant but not. It was OK. Overall great place.

Strongly recommend this place if you are looking for a relaxing spot to get a great coffee. I visited San Diego for work and ended up coming here every day for coffee and breakfast. Large variety of coffees, cold brews, and lattes plus the food was great. I ended up getting coworkers to join me the remainder of the week. Indoor and outdoor seating create a great vibe. Everyone was friendly and patient with our group as we explored the menu.

Nice place to grab your breakfast before going to work. Staff is friendly and cheerful, food delicious. Nice seating on the patio; indoor seating is a bit limited.

I ordered an açaí bowl, but it was only half full. The staff seemed to know they were running out but still served it without saying anything. I’ve ordered the same bowl before and it was definitely much more. If I had known how little was in the bowl, I wouldn’t have left a tip. The staff also didn’t seem very friendly this time. Really disappointing — I won’t be coming back.

A friend said the lattes were fire so had to try. Didn’t disappoint! Busy spot so must be good!

I’ve been searching everywhere for a coffee that lives up to the standard of Australian coffee culture—and I finally found it here. The latte was smooth, well-balanced, and had that rich, velvety texture that’s so hard to come by outside of Australia. You can tell they know what they’re doing with the beans and milk. Friendly service and cozy vibe sealed the deal. Highly recommend if you’re picky about your coffee like I

When work brings me to the San Diego Convention Center, one of my favorite perks is getting to swing by Achilles Coffee in the Gaslamp District. This spot has quickly become my go-to for breakfast and a much-needed caffeine fix to kickstart the day. In fact, I just stopped by today and got The Warrior Breakfast, which comes with fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with cheese, a stack of three mini pancakes drizzled with a syrup that's absolutely delicious, creamy smashed avocado, and a choice between bacon or cranberry sausage. The perfect fuel for a busy day I had ahead, complemented of course by a beautifully crafted latte. I'm already looking forward to my visit tomorrow to try their breakfast burrito. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

Awful delivery experience. 1 hr 14 mins. Coffee missing steamed milk and 2 not warm sandwiches. Never again.

I was walking by when I saw this cute coffee shop and decided to grab a morning coffee. It was definitely a bit of a mistake. The line moved at a snails pace and it took me maybe 30 minutes to just order and still took time to get my coffee. I honestly don't know why their system is poor but it definitely needs to be adjusted. The person taking orders was also doing the pour over coffee and then there was one person doing espresso's and one prepping the drinks. I enjoyed the latte I got but not enough to ever wait in this line again. I was maybe the 5th party in line and no joke, 30 minutes to just order. The coffee definitely didn't taste as good once I got it 40-45 minutes later.

It's a cute shop with good coffee. I tried the nitro, and it was good and quite strong, not the best ive had but ok. The pour over is delicious, and they have a few varieties and descriptions to help you pick. I'm sure you can't go wrong with any though The food was only ok. The breakfast burrito spinach tortilla was like a neon green. There wasn't much flavor, so the salsa that comes on the side is much needed. The salsa has a nice flavor and a little kick. I added smoked salmon on the side for $4 and got a miniscule slice, but I guess that's pretty much in line with prices around here. Definitely come for the pour over coffee. Maybe get it to go and get food elsewhere

Achilles Coffee is located in the Gaslamp on the corner of 4th and J Streets. We stopped by for coffee one morning to give it a shot. They were somewhat busy inside but it was cold outside so no one was using the outdoor seating. I really wanted this place to be my new go to coffee in the Gaslamp given their positive reviews but the coffee I received tasted burnt and I could not taste any of the cinnamon or honey that was supposedly in it. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I don't think we would go back or recommend them.

The pour over coffee was spot on. The Encinitas sandwich is awesome, I really enjoy Achilles Coffee

This place is great. It is a little small inside so there is limited seating. They have a few extra tables outside. Coffee is very smooth and presentation is lovely. Breakfast sandwiches are great but a little messy. They also have free WiFi

I stopped at Achilles Coffee to grab a coffee before heading over to the convention center. I thought the coffee was pretty good, but the location was hard to find. Prices were fair and service was friendly and nice.

Great place to get coffee and food! Lots of options to choose from and vegetarian chorizo was great along with helpful service. Nice ambiance as well.

Poor attitude by grumpy servers. Too bad, coffee is decent. Reflection of their owner or just poor hires?

such a cute and yummy cafe! i was visiting the convention center and this cafe was nearby! the drinks were so delicious that i kept going back every day of my conference. the park west was also such a delicious sandwich, the chipotle aoli that in the egg sandwich made it taste so flavorful! def recommend this place for a quick pit stop!

What a cutie little coffee shop! I am visiting from out of town and stumbled here with my fiancé on our morning walk while exploring the gas lamp district. Music was absolutely amazing - indie hip hop which I was surprised to hear first thing in the morning but I loved it. The floor to ceiling windows added a lot of beautiful natural light. Service is impeccable - the server was kind and helpful with making my selection for tea. Would highly recommend!

Grabbed a quick breakfast here on a Friday morning. Staff are friendly. There are a handful of indoor and outdoor seats. I paired a vanilla latte w/ the Pt Lima toast, which consisted of two over medium eggs, avocado & arugula on multigrain toast. Food and drinks were delicious, but it was kind of pricey, a little over $20 w/ tip, but seems to be the average now a days with inflation. Side note- street parking available nearby and free before 10am!

we were downtown and my daughter wanted an Acai bowl.. I found this place on Yelp and sent the hubby out for our lunch orders. My daughter will generally not eat on dance competition days because of nerves.... Acai's bowls are one thing that doesn't upset her stomach on these days and I can get her to take a few bites. Well on this particular day she ate almost the entire bowl (compliments to the chef). She even asked where we got it and that she would like to go again. I am guessing we will be back next time we're at the convention center.

The service is great and ambiance is very nice, all the windows really light up the place, but the best thing is the amazing latte art hehe. they also have a great selection of pour-over coffees that I plan to try one by one. will always be coming back :D

I'm a little bit of a brat when it comes to coffee, but this spot's coffee beans are quality. So, so good. The barista made my drink exactly how I like it, but even more important is that I could taste the quality and flavor of the beans. Barista was amazing and very friendly. Come here!

Really yummy coffee and bagel. The staff was super nice and the place was cute. Not a ton of seating and the seats are tiny but overall cute for a little snack, breakfast or coffee.

Hands down THE BEST BREAKFAST BURRITO I have ever had. Not even kidding. I'm obsessed! You can also get it as a bowl if you don't want the tortilla. The side of salsa has a nice kick to it as well. Lots of great coffee options....drip too Clean, friendly, and free dog treats!

I went to this location twice. Once to grab a pour-over (Golden Hills) and the second time to go with the wife. I had another pour-over (Swami's) and a breakfast burrito. The burrito was one of the best I've had in recent memory. Fresh, piping hot, picture perfect and delicious. I'm a fan of big chunks of hot potato and the burrito itself was weighty and flavorful. To help cool it down, you can get a chilled salsa to put it on top so you don't burn the roof of your mouth and it is attention to details like that make all the difference in the food experience. I have a healthy respect for the brand now and will be keeping an eye out for them om the future if I want to do a grab and go.

Cool specialty coffee spot serving organic roasts from around the world... I stopped by Achilles Coffee Roasters on a Saturday for my morning caffeine fix and a quick breakfast. There was a bustling neighborhood vibe and the entire staff was friendly and upbeat. My café americano checked was smooth and flavorful, which is how I judge any coffee shop. It checked all the boxes! Achilles also offers a selection of breakfast and lunch options, so I'd recommend it if you're looking for a low key meal at a reasonable price. Keeping to my usual, I ordered the oats which are served with walnuts, dates, fresh fruit and granola (which was unfortunately out of stock). I'd give the oats 3 out of 5 stars, primarily because they use quick oats and the consistency was a little too mushy. They tasted great nonetheless. I saw a lot of other people ordering great-looking breakfast sandwiches which are clearly the more popular option. Overall, I'd recommend Achilles to any coffee fan. If you're in San Diego, check them out!

Yummy hot chocolate and sandwich. Love the pretzel bun. Turkey was missing, but the line got really long and I didn't have time to ask them to fix it. Conveniently located near many hotels and only a quick walk from the convention center. Nice causal setting.

Everything tasted great here! The staff were very nice and made our food fast! Good vibes for hanging out to grab a bite with anyone. Pretty pricey, but this is normal for this area.

Achilles came to the rescue this morning!! All of the breakfast restaurants were over an hour wait, I'm glad we kept walking and discovered this great little spot! Great service, awesome coffee, breakfast options, kid friendly and good, chill R&B music in the background!

The coffee beans here are good and make good coffee. This disappointment is that they only sell pour-over; no drip (or batch) coffee is available. So I have to pay more for something fancier than what I want. The egg, cheese, and spinach sandwich is ok. It would be nice if they grilled the spinach too. The most disappointing of all is that everything is served in to-go containers, even if you're eating and drinking on site. I thought California was a "green" state? I guess not here.

I loved this place, had an amazing avocado and arugula with tomato on an everything bagel. This is my new favorite breakfast. I can't wait to recreate it at home. Prices were reasonable and portions were huge! Can't ask for a better aesthetic coffee shop/breakfast spot in the heart of the Gaslamp district.

Fantastic service. The gal that helped me out today was so bubbly and perky. I got the Finest City drink iced and it hit the spot on this sunny day!

Great lattes. Breakfast food was really good too. For some reason it was very smoky inside so we sat outside.

I was visiting San Diego and staying at the Marriott Marina, and I came here to wake myself up. I got a lavender cold brew and a sandwich, both were pretty good. The barista told me that if the lavender cold brew was too lavender-y or too cold brew-y, she could adjust it. Although I found this gesture quite nice, I thought it was a little weird that she didn't perfect the ratio before the time she poured it for me? Haha. Otherwise the visit here was as expected:)

Located walking distance from the convention center, this is a quaint coffee shop with excellent quality pour over coffee. Service is quick and friendly. I tried their breakfast burrito which was a large serving size and served fresh and hot. It was a bit heavy on the potato and light on the protein but definitely hit the spot before a morning conference session. The next day I got the açaí bowl loaded with fresh fruit and granola. Overall the best was their coffee though, so much that I bought two bags to take home. An excellent option close to the convention center.

Achilles continues to expand around San Diego. The newest location near the edge of the Gas Lamp Quarter on 4th avenue offers a nice outside patio and some comfortable inside seating as well. I had an iced Americano with whole milk which was very good and the "Coronado" sandwich which included "Avocado, Bacon, Provolone, Heirloom Tomato, Arugula, Garlic Aioli on toasted Multigrain Bread" (Achilles Coffee Roasters, 2021) for $11. The sandwich was good, especially the bacon which was tasty and had a great chew. However, the sandwich would of been better served if the bread would of been warm and toasty. The avocado, fresh tomato slices, and provolone cheese were all very nice. Service was friendly enough.

Came here three days in a row during a trip to San Diego. I found the pour over I got not quite strong enough, but the cold brew was excellent. Cinnamon roll pancakes were intense, but tasty, and the rest of the food menu looked good as well.

Visited San Diego for a work conference and saw the great reviews for this coffee shop. It was great all around. The ambiance was relaxed and had good seating outside. The food was great, I wanted something simple and healthy for breakfast, and it was exactly that.

Small place fairly close to convention center. Several of us walked there to grab lunch. Not enough room for all of us to sit so we took our sandwiches to go. My sandwich was awesome. It had a lovely fried egg on top of egg, spinach, cheese and turkey. If I worked in that area I would be a frequent customer! Service was fast and friendly.

Didn't try the food, but the cinnamon honey latte was solid, the beans fresh, and the service very friendly.

Came to San Diego for vacation and wanted a morning coffee spot to get some work done and this was definitely the place! Came here every single day because of the great vibes and menu. Every breakfast option is really good with my favorite being The Cove. If you're just looking for coffee, I highly recommend their cold brew or iced coffee

Awesome spot. Pour over for every cup! Also decaf pour over. Quality food and eats and the staff is amazing. If you're a coffee person, this place is your spot!

Avocado toast was a big disappointment. Slight bit of avocado spread, covered with tomatoes and arugula. No seasoning. Not tasty. Some staff acted like they didn't want to be there.

First time to this location, and happy to report is has more seating inside and same wonderful coffee selections! Enjoyed the cold brew, with honey/cinnamon and splash of almond milk. Their cold brew is just perfect medium roast, and their baristas balance out the flavor rations well for a delicious cold brew Viennese latte

Coffee roaster with lots of coffee choices for pour over. Great place to stop by for proper coffee. They also have good breakfast and lunch menus. The toast and breakfast bagels are good.

Needed coffee fast and Yelp to the rescue. Came across Achilles on my way to the Petco arena for a baseball game, right before they were going to close. Wow. What coffee. I ordered a iced latte and boy was it good. Will be my spot in San Diego when we return.

Loved this cafe. The coffee is delicious. Their cold brew has so much flavor and body. I highly recommend stopping here. We even came back the next morning since we loved it so much. Friendly service and clean space with lots of seating.

Killer breakfast burrito, great service, pumpin bass for for your dining and dancing enjoyment. Killa

Coffee is delicious. Great selection and they perform the "pour-over method" right there in front of you which is awesome; so you know your coffee is fresh af. I take my coffee black with no sugar 99 percent of the time but I did try my wife's vanilla latte and that was good as well.

I ordered large hot coffee I was expecting a fresh hot drink because they make it in a different way but it turns out they serve me with a cold coffee taste like it's been there for two weeks. Taste bad and not fresh. Little advice for them: water must be boiled before making coffee.

Pretty good coffee, but the line was so long to get in. After I ordered, it only took ~5 minutes to get my food. I also ordered a Breakfast Burrito and was hoping to take it to go but it was very poorly wrapped so it ended up leaking through the wrapping into my bag. I will say the burrito was very good. I will also mention they seemed pretty eco-friendly and I got to choose whether I took a lid or straw. Pro-tip: bring a reusable straw!

Stopped in here for breakfast while out here for a conference last month and really enjoyed it. Flavorful coffee drinks and the food is excellent. I opted for the breakfast burrito option, which was delicious and huge. Could only eat half of it! Saved the other half for later. Reasonable prices, very tasty, friendly service. Really liked this spot!

Great little coffee shop/cafe. Tons of options for coffee and breakfast foods. The breakfast burrito was awesome!

The cove was tasty. I love their matcha tea, it's not bitter and they hand whisk it. The bagel was good. Much better than Starbucks.

Had a good pour over and açaí bowl here. Generally a good vibe and nice place to meet someone for coffee. But docking a star because I was really miffed about their wanting to charge extra to top off my coffee with oat milk. It's very common to charge more for cappuccinos, lattes, etc. with non-dairy milks. I get it. But to splash your coffee with a little milk and charge extra for it is bad form and business. I'm lactose intolerant and I noted that I wanted oat milk with coffee when I placed my order. They didn't register it, and when I asked for the oat milk later, they made a big fuss about it typically costing extra. They were mumbling so truthfully I didn't really hear it, but they were super stingy with the pour so I asked again to top off the cup with oat. A second barista made sure to let me know it should cost more but they'd make an exception this time. The first barista came back to make known she had already given me a little bit of oat milk (for free) and now if I wanted a second (small) splash I should definitely be charged. The whole experience just left a bad taste in my mouth. If you're going to do something so uncommon, at least make the policy very explicit.

I stopped in here because it was close to the San Diego convention center and I was not disappointed! I travel all over the United States and try to frequent local coffee shops and this one I highly recommend! I got the Sunset Cliffs pour over and it is absolutely fantastic. It is a very dark roast and quite strong but there is no acidity and no bitterness to be found. Very nice staff, too! I highly recommend this place!!