Isaac is always so friendly and welcoming every time I come in. He suggested trying the banana cold foam and it has completely elevated my iced vanilla latte. He even offered us a sample because he thought we'd like it, and he was absolutely right. Great customer service and such a positive attitude every visit. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Service was great! Kandy helped me by recommending me the strawberry rose refresher since I'm not a big coffee person. Will definitely be back. read more

Better Buzz never disappoints! This Carlsbad location is conveniently located on the main street with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. I ordered their famous "Best Drink Ever," and it lived up to the hype. The beach is just a few minutes away, making this a wonderful place to start a relaxing Southern California day. Please check out my video here: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sKWatG/ read more

Better Buzz Carlsbad Blvd Has No Business Being This Good I don't normally leave reviews, but these people deserve one. Shoutout to Ignacio, Violet, and Dom for somehow making every visit feel like I'm a VIP walking into a five star resort instead of just grabbing coffee. Ignacio is the man. Every time I come in, he's got a great attitude, remembers people, and somehow manages to keep everything running smoothly even when it's busy. Dude could probably coordinate air traffic control if he wanted to. Violet is one of the friendliest people I've ever met. She's always positive, welcoming, and somehow has the ability to improve your mood within about 10 seconds of walking through the door. If Better Buzz ever loses her, they better start updating their resume listings immediately. And Dom? Absolute legend. The guy brings so much energy that I'm convinced he's running on a secret espresso blend the rest of us don't have access to. Every interaction is genuine, friendly, and makes you actually want to come back. Honestly, these three are the reason I keep coming here. The coffee is great, the location is awesome, but the customer service is what really stands out. In a world where a lot of people treat customer service like an inconvenience, Ignacio, Violet, and Dom make it look effortless. Give these people raises, promotions, stock options, a company yacht, whatever. They're carrying the customer experience on their backs and doing it with a smile. 10/10. Best Better Buzz experience I've had. Sincerely, Diego read more

Great location here in Carlsbad for this coffee shop. I really enjoy their matcha drinks and my sister had never been to a Better Buzz Coffee shop before. As soon as I walked in I eyeballed the Honey Lavender Matcha and knew I had to try it. My sister decided to try it as well. Well shut my forever loving matcha mouth, I was over the moon for this drink. It was one of the best matcha drinks I have ever tasted. Every sip was so impressive and I loved it so much I had to go back and get another one the next day. The flavors mixed so well and it went down fairly fast. This particular shop is pretty small compared to a lot of other locations but they also have patio dining so that helps to accommodate the crowds. We experienced good service and did not wait long for our drinks. Parking is very tricky as the shop sits almost on a corner so I think they have about 7-8 designated spots. If you can't park in the lot, then you will have to park on the street. Great access to downtown Carlsbad, and the beach is block away. Happy to say we have a couple of Better Buzz Coffee locations in my city now! They are a popping up everywhere on the west coast. read more

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Visiting the area & stopped in for a nice coffee treat. Ignacio was wonderful & very welcoming. Coffee & tea was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back when we are in the area. Has lovely outdoor & indoor seating areas. Highly recommend if in the area! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

It's our first time trying better buzz and I'm a fan! We tried their best drink ever and honey lavender matcha. The best drink ever might really be the best drink ever. Unfortunately the honey lavender matcha was a bit too sweet, so next time will definitely need to alter the sugar. Glad these are popping up in more places and we'll be back! read more

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Yes there is WiFi and seating to do light laptop work! Indoor cushioned seating or outdoor metal seating. This is a busy location, and service is quick! I got an American with almond milk and it was mid. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I was first introduced to Better Buzz in Hillcrest San Diego. When I heard about the new location in Carlsbad, I was excited to have one in my neighborhood. I couldn't wait to get my buzz on! I've been to this location a few times and tried to have a positive experience but I couldn't get pass the poor cleanliness I observed; needless to say, it put a damper on my buzz. I guess staff are too busy to clean up after customers when they leave. Since the staff are busy taking orders, I've come across pretty cool personalities when taking orders but when it comes to picking up your order they have to project their voices louder when saying the names especially when there's a lot of people. I didn't realize my order came out and was on the counter for awhile because I didn't hear my name on the other side of the room. BBC-Cbad you can do better!! read more

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seriously this is the best better buzz I've ever been to in my life. Carlsbad in general just is a vibe and it's really cool that this location stays open so late! They made us the best açai bowl I've ever had!! the people working were so friendly and incredible! I met Ignacio, Violet, and Dominic... they literally had me laughing and served me up the best coffee ever. Highly recommend give these people a raise!!! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - their pastries are insane - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great location. Vanilla bean latte is a must try! I had it iced and my bestie had it hot. Both equally as good. People are nice and accommodating, especially Ignacio! Easy to find and get to with great indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - This is the vanilla bean latte. Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Waited 40 minutes. Baristas were messing around a lot. Finally got my order and it was wrong. Asked for a refund and left.

Was served by Ignacio and Ryan, he was very warm and friendly. The order was perfect and the coffee was amazing. The vibe in the place is elite, right by the water so you get that fresh ocean air. I definitely recommend coming to the better buzz in Carlsbad to my friends and family. read more

If you happen to be by the beach in Carlsbad, this is a great spot for coffee. They even have a banana pudding drink, which is the best ever. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Very slow service. Even though there were 3-5 people preparing drinks and only 1-2 customers in line, our order we placed online while walking to the cafe and it took a long time... The cafe wasn't busy at all, yet there didn't seem to be any sense of urgency. The atmosphere was very relaxed, but unfortunately, that came at the expense of efficiency. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

It's been awhile since I have gone to this coffee shop as their drinks are a bit sweet for me. As this location was right next to my hotel in Carlsbad Village I decided to pop in for a drink. This location is in the heart of Carlsbad village on the main drag. You can order drinks inside or outside. Typically guest all pile inside so the line tends to be shorter at the outside counter. The coffee shop offers limited seating outside and some tables inside. The architecture of this shop is kinda retro which is a perfect fit for old Carlsbad. As always the staff were super friendly. The outside counter helped me find a drink that was not super sweet: I went with vanilla iced latte. Unfortunately the shop does not offer soy milk but they do offer oat and coconut as alternative milks. Parking available on the street. During high season and holidays parking can be challenging. read more

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Omg. If I knew I was gonna have to wait an hour for my coffee - this place might have been ok! So sub par all around

Wow. Great service, extremely helpful and friendly. The coffee and teas were fantastic. Very accommodating on a few food requests. Must stop. read more

Stopped here on a road trip down to San Diego and went through the drive-through, which was quick and efficient. We ordered the extra large Horchata style coffee and a banana latte. Both were incredibly delicious, not too sweet, and the coffee flavor was very smooth. Only downside was that they ran out of straws, which made it very challenging to mix our drinks, but the stop and go traffic on the 5 did it for us.... read more

Great coffee but be ready for a very very long wait. It seems they never have enough staff here lines can be out the door. Today I just left after waiting a long time. read more

Amazing location! Really friendly staff. Ignacio helped with some recommendations. Definitely coming back.

I like getting coffee here when I am in town. Their coffee is good and has quality and flavor, but the price is a bit high. Definitely on the spot for rich flavor and consistency. I got their "best drink ever" which is an Americano and sweet creamy vanilla and it's good along with a cup of "honey latte". It was $6.79 for a large drink. I also got their "islander" Acai bowl and its smaller portion but still packed with flavor. This was $11.99. Overall good rest stop to get some goodies as I'm passing through Carlsbad and into SD. Friendly staff and good service. read more

Music was BOOMING, clean smells nice and the workers are kind and up beat. Got a bacon ciabatta on gluten free bread, and a large mint infused coffee iced Love the vibe, and the take out window, with our door seating is cute. Even though there is no drive thru here it is easy parking and quick in and out vibe. Will come back to this location again read more

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Better buzz coffee never disappoints. The place was packed which isn't surprising because it's a popular location in downtown Carlsbad. We ordered ahead to pick up our order and unfortunately it wasn't ready when we got there. We had to wait longer past our pickup time, which wasn't a big deal because we weren't in a rush. I can see how this may be frustrating if you're in a time crunch, but I wasn't. We got some coffee and a few breakfast sandwiches. We ordered the better breakfast, bacon ciabatta and ham and cheese croissant. They all tasted great, the only complaint was that the ciabatta bread was too hard and didn't taste fresh. Overall a positive experience where the staff recognized and acknowledged the extra wait and was kind. Obviously things outside of their control, but the great customer service goes a long way these days and is appreciated. read more

Got my good buzz today, came in for a latte and açaí bowl. It was absolutely Delicious !!! Fast service! Great ambiance ;) read more

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Violet, Dom & Ignacio were all the best when I went in late for açaí! 5 stars all around for service and vibes read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Logo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This place is cute and conveniently located in the heart of Carlsbad. There's parking available. It's dog friendly. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I love to just get a simple fresh croissant and a orange Matcha latte. read more

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Need more vegan plant-based options. Online ordered 2 cold drink monthly featured specials "banana pudding latte" - after cruising beach. Sat by pick up window waiting to hear our name, took awhile, it was busy on a Saturday mid-day with a line out the door. Finally asked if about order, they redirected me inside to a little pick up area, wooden rack, where our drinks were sitting- separated on two different shelves instead of together so all that was a bit confusing. Drinks were tasty and well made. No food ordered. Parking limited. Lucked out with grabbing last spot as someone pulled out. If not for that we would have been circling the block. Better for walk up. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Banana Pudding Iced Decaf latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

"How would you like to be? a little buzzing bee And instead of a tree You could buzz around me" (Elvis Presley) One of the things we noticed during our stay in Carlsbad was the sheer number of coffee shops in town. It seemed as though they were everywhere. During our regular walks between the hotel and Carlsbad Village, we passed Better Buzz up to four times a day, and guess what? They were always busy, always had people at the ordering counter, always had crowds inside the store, and always had people hanging out and chilling outside on their tables and chairs. I had never seen a Better Buzz shop before, and there's a good reason for that. There aren't any out East in my neck of the woods. Better Buzz is a regional chain with 34 locations across California, Arizona, and Nevada. They have a very nice menu of hot, cold, and blended coffees and lattes, espressos, smoothies, bowls, teas, toasts, sandwiches, and wraps. We stopped by one evening on our way back to the hotel, and as expected, the place was buzzing with activity. We ordered a medium-sized regular brewed coffee ($3.49) and a 12-ounce cold brew served over ice. Our coffees were great, the staff was pleasant to deal with, and the whole experience was fun. read more

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Really nice people came in around closing time and they still provided us food cookies are good too !

Best Banana Best Drink EVER! Always hits the spot . They give me a little extra banana syrup in the drink and it's to die for!

Great coffee, and always quick and efficient service. It's such a good location right by the beach, Carlsbad Village is my favorite place in the world to be honest, it's so cute and beautiful read more

Great and decent price (~$6) for a large mango strawberry refresher! The drink comes perfectly sweetened and refreshing, which I was surprised about since I tend to not enjoy coffee shop refreshers as much as their other menu options. Definitely would recommend for a refreshing drink on a hot day and would return for this again! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Mango strawberry buzzinger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Nice coffee shop a couple blocks from our hotel. I ordered the ham and cheese croissant and a pink dragon smoothie. You order at the counter then you stand nearby until your order is ready. This isn't a good process because you're stuck standing there until your food is ready. The sitting area is in a separate room and you would not hear your name called. Plus it was busy and it seemed they were also trying to fulfill online orders so I stood there 11 minutes. Please change this process. Please tell your dining in customers to take a seat and you will call their name loudly or bring their order to them. The ham and cheese croissant was good. I like it when cheese does not ooze everywhere when you are trying to eat the sandwich. The pink dragon smoothie was ok. It was missing a definitive flavor. They have street parking and a small parking lot. The staff was extremely busy and i felt like a number versus a customer. Excellent location. read more

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I love the coffee here at Better Buzz in Carlsbad! Nicole made my iced vanilla coffee and she was super sweet and helpful. She made sure my coffee tasted just right. Even though it's a smaller better buzz, the area is in a good surrounding area located next to the beach. I definitely recommend this place! 10/10! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

They say it's the "Best Drink Ever," and they're not wrong. I really liked the banana cold foam. I bought a large, thinking I would never finish it, but it was gone within 10 minutes. The location was also beautiful. The interior was nicely themed and it's right near the beach in Carlsbad. The menu is a bit expensive but at least you get quality. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Banana Pudding on Best Drink Ever - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Not sure who loves Better Buzz more! This is one of our go to spots for morning coffee and pup cups. The staff is always great and service is always quick even with long lines. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Cold brew w/ vanilla cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This place has the best atmosphere. The workers are very enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, and helpful.. They have an indoor ordering area or a walk up window. They sell bags of coffee and all kinds of merch. Make sure you stop by and "get buzzed" read more

The good: I got the blueberry cold foam drink, a miso salted latte, a pop tart, crunchy breakfast wrap, an açaí bowl, pistachio croissant and a blueberry steamer. I loved that tbe blueberry flavor was from a purée rather than a premade syrup. I loved the variety of interesting drinks they had. They have indoor and outdoor seating. It's very Instagram-worthy inside. The prices were really fair. The food and drinks were made in a timely manner. The bad: It seems like the açaí bowls were all made in advance (with fruit and granola on top) because everything was kind of stuck together and there was no banana on top. I loved the added and interesting flavors of the coffee drinks but the underlying coffee flavor tasted off to me. It wasn't my favorite. The main ordering area gets crowded so the door between the ordering space and the main eating area gets blocked. The pop tart was more like a toaster streusel with a flaky pastry rathe than a pie tart type of dough. The interesting: They have multiple SoCal locations! read more

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This coffee shop seems perfect and yet always severely disappoints. The coffee will always sound delicious and comes out tasting horrible, and just to top it off the staff are absolute bitches. They are the most rude people you'll meet in Carlsbad, and when your coffee comes out tasting horrible they'll just get annoyed with you and not help. The shop itself seems chill, but notice how no one ever hangs around for too long. read more