Achilles Coffee Roasters On Cortez Hill

There was a white woman who bypassed me and sat near the door, but I didn't make a fuss about it. As I walked around a bit, I saw the Asian woman lighting a cigarette a few meters away. Suddenly, a staff member came out and informed me that smoking was not allowed within 25 feet of the building. I was taken aback by the sudden confrontation and asked for their name while recording the incident on my phone. The staff member apologized and said they would call security if I didn't leave. The white woman who had cut ahead of me in line also chimed in, demanding that I leave or she would call security. Feeling pressured and anxious, as a black man dealing with two white women who were not treating me with respect, I tried to remain calm. The staff member insisted that I leave, and I complied, feeling that the situation could escalate if I didn't. As I left the premises, I overheard the Asian man apologizing on my behalf. I couldn't help but wonder if the situation would have been handled differently if the staff member had been dealing with an Asian woman instead. Nonetheless, I decided to let the unpleasant incident go and not dwell on it. As a 36-year-old black man in America, I've learned to navigate such situations and not let them affect me.

This restaurant is seriously amazing! As someone who used to run a coffee shop, I know how easy it is to make a bad cup of coffee. That's why I was nervous to try coffee from other places and spend money. But my experience here was fantastic! I love chatting with the friendly employees, even though I'm not usually one to chat with strangers. I tried both the hot and cold coffees, and they were both great! I especially enjoyed the almond milk honey cinnamon latte and the Hillcrest sandwich with added bacon. I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu!

This coffee house in the city of San Diego is amazing! The baristas are friendly and the setting is beautiful. They offer a large menu featuring sandwiches alongside classic pastries. I highly recommend trying their egg sandwich on multi-grain toast. Their paprika is also delicious and flavorful. The outdoor tables in front of the cafe are a nice spot to sit and enjoy your food and drinks. Many locals frequent this place, so the atmosphere is almost always fantastic!

Decent coffee but rude barista and poor service. Took 15 minutes give or take to make a pour over covfefe that was already lukewarm when served (of course I let it cool down to taste it better, but it should be served hot). I inquired about therestroom (I really, really needed to pee) and the barista told me with a smirk and with no apologies that it was out of order(the sign on the door looks rather permanent, so I'm not so sure it's true). I was embarrassed for them as they didn't apologizenor offer to let me use the employees restroom. I didn't ask to not be rude myself. After asking if she knew if there were anybathrooms in the area, the barista was unhelpful nor sympathetic to my issue. Had to go around the block hunting for a restroomand found one in a hotel nearby they let me use and came back 5-10 minutes later with the covfefe I ordered still not ready (hadto wait 5 more minutes at least, although generally it takes 5 minutes max for a pour over with Chemex of V60, including themanual grinding of the beans). Also, they don't have wi-fi, which is borderline criminal for a coffee place. I doubt I will comeback.

Smack dab in SD, and right on the corner, is, well, an awesome corner coffee shop. The barista knew the coffees well, and I?m thankful for that because I like to ask questions about coffee and what?s popular etc. This store had pour over, espresso, drip,you name it, and an extensive food menu. Parking can be tricky as it is right in Downtown SD, but we?ll worth visiting for aquality cup of coffee made by people who care about the coffee.