Acme Coffee Roasting Co

Great coffee, rude staff, maybe I went in when they are about to close 2:10PM. Or I had a dog with me? Not sure exactly why but she was rude.

Hi Owner, thanks for your reply. I can assure you misinterpreted about asking “kindly”.

Best coffee in/near Monterey Peninsula. No frills. Fair prices. Would love to see 7 space parking lot turned into a plaza for sitting, as there is plenty of free parking in on neighborhood streets, but I get it, this is California and there's probably a NIMBY-esque law against having outside congregation too close to a neighborhood! Maybe some day!

The coffee sold here is top notch. They offer some of the lowest acidic organic coffees. They also serve stevia in the raw which I love. Staff seems very friendly and helpful. The one thing I would love is if they had gluten free or paleo options for baked goods.

Looking for a local coffee shop, I stopped by here to grab a latte and some breakfast. The location is pretty easy to find and the design layout of the shop is unique. Seems to be a local favorite, and I can see why.

Despite it being mid morning, the service was quick, and the staff were very friendly. My latte was very well made and tasted great.

Excellent Roasts and access to quality pastry. You want good local coffee, then take the 10 steps across the street from the big name - and have good local brews at Acme.

Mmm way better than Starbucks. The girls working here will have you smiling too.

The best coffee I’ve ever tasted, served by wonderful caring people.

Consistently the best coffee and best employees on the Monterey Peninsula when it comes to getting caffeinated. A great rotating menu of guest coffees as well as staple favorites that are consistently good, this is the best coffee place in the region , and it’s only drawback is it closes at 2.30 pm and it doesn’t really have seating ( just stools and a bench ) but part of its novelty and charm is that its like visiting a mechanics instead of a bourgeois cafe ( it’s the only place in town where you can get a valve job topped with rose whipped cream.)

I've been here several times over the past year since my son moved from Palo Alto to Marina and we visit every few weeks. It's a bit of a drive from Marina but well worth it. Excellent coffee and staff. I like to experiment with their new arrivals based on the flavor profiles they describe on the chalkboard at the register and have never been disappointed.The coffee they had from Yemen recently was outstanding and roasted to perfection. Had the Espresso blend today as a pour over for the first time and will be ordering this on a regular basis. It was big on flavor and really smooth. I like the vibe of the place and the industrial location. I also like supporting local businesses that go the extra mile to provide their customers with a unique product and experience. Was hard to find on navigation at first, but I'm locked in now.

At Acme they truly customize your coffee.

Which is very different than just offering "specialty" coffees like a Latte or Americano.

The usually have a short line in the morning of maybe 5 - 7 people but it moves quickly.

So it's perfect if you're in a slight hurry.....but please be kind to them and let them do their job. They're actually pretty good at it and it feels like they add a little love to every cup.

That's what makes them superior.

They have dark, medium and light roasts, about 10 choices total, with names like "Power Glide" (a medium roast) and "Motor City" (a light roast).

I'd say, definitely get a pour over. The baristas are friendly so go ahead and ask a few questions, if you like.

But, I'd recommend NOT mixing the levels (like dark mixed with light) unless you actually like extremely powerful body in your cup. I definitely enjoyed my mix tho!

Finally, my friend Emily says this place is "Mountain coffee that'll put hair on your elbows".

Haha! I definitely agree.

Try them, you just might come back for a second cup.....