Cute and new coffee shop, right on the corner of the busy Carlsbad streets. You can either order inside or they have an outdoor/patio window to order from. My husband had one of their cold brews and I had their matcha. The matcha was very creamy and smooth. Hubs enjoyed his cold brew and said it was the perfect balance of sweetness. There's plenty of patio seating and they have a good amount of "indoor" seating too. Great spot to stop and grab your caffeine fix while walking around Carlsbad. read more

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

Sophie is not only a great barista but she's kind and welcoming. Definitely a reason we keep coming back.

Decided to see what all the buzz was about . At the order window there was a line, Sunday around 830, and I waited 5 minutes. Ordered the Best Drink Ever for my daughter, and Matcha Latte for me. Added an almond croissant too. I was directed to pick up inside where lots of people were waiting. Got excited when I heard my name but it was just for the croissant. So I waited another 15 minutes. Everyone working seemed pleasant and working hard. It wasn't like anyone was slacking. The small seating area inside was cute, and a few tables outside. definitely more of a takeout place. I decided it was the Universe asking me to be patient. ‍ I was stayinb positive "wow this stuff must be amszing for all these prople to wait so long." I finally got it, took the short walk home, then after all that anticipation DD and I both made a disgusted face because it was so sweet. It wasn't bad if you prefer a pound of sugar in your drinks. She compared her drink to a tiramisu and mine tasted like matcha ice cream. So this probably is great for others, but just not for us. Tough to review bc it wasn't bad but it wasn't great. I'd give it a 3 because we were disappointed in our drinks and the wait, but I bumped it up to a 4 because they were nice and the croissant was good, although a little saturated with buttery. Want surupy sweet desserty drinks, and don't mind waiting, go here, you'll love it! Unfortunately, we won't be going back. I'll stick with my fave coffee shop Lofty Coffee. read more

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I love coming here and chatting with Joe, Sophie, and the other employees who are always welcoming and friendly. The banana cold foam is my current go to with any of their handcrafted drinks! read more

You must see the baristas- Isaac, Kinley, Zeke, and @ Better Buzz Carlsbad!!! They are the energy and the vibe of the place. Oh yeahhh...the Coconut Matcha is sheer smoothness and the Moroccan Spice Coffee is absolutely phenomenal!!! My new fave read more

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The place is beautiful! I love better buzz's drinks and locations, but the Carlsbad location is one of the prettiest! With large windows and a separate seating area, it's super easy to sit and do some work. Drinks came out super fast, are really customizable, and taste great!! read more

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The service tries very hard to be accommodating and attentive to their customers entering. They greet people when they walk in but at the counter the music was so loud because they have a speaker directly above the cashier. He couldn't hear me and I couldn't hear him. It was really frustrating. The food was okay but didn't really think there was anything special about it. The drink order was ignored and there was 5 people that received their cold drinks behind me. Finally a person behind the counter said "what did you have?" And they made sure I received it right away. It just seems like they are too busy to just have one espresso machine and the way they address orders could be more streamlined. It's too intense. read more

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This place is super cute. Very clean. Great service. Great employee! Coffee is so good! We went on a Friday night before close. Kenly was working and he was so helpful on helping us what to order! Go visit him! Great experience!! Thanks Kenly and better buzz!! . read more

I HAD THE BEST TIME EVERR!! SUCH A VIBE everyone was soooo welcoming, 100% recommended #love betterbuzzed #yasss Get the ham and cheese croissant it's gas read more

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

Love their coffee! Please keep the banana drink on the menu it is absolutely AMAZING!

Exceptional customer service from the second we walked in! Zeke and Isaac are the best. Thank you! read more

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Ryan and Sophie were amazing! The drinks were fantastic, well made, and the pastries were top notch. We'll be back!

This review is for Tuesday Sept 2nd at 440 pm. Came in hoping for a great coffee experience, but the service was incredibly off-putting. The cashier who took our order acted like we were a complete bother to her. There was no friendly greeting, and she seemed irritated to even be taking our order. When you work in a customer-facing role, a basic level of politeness and positive attitude is essential. It made the whole experience unpleasant, and it really makes you wonder where the management is and why this is acceptable. The coffee and the ice drink were fine, but the poor service ruined it. There are plenty of other coffee shops that value their customers. read more

Loved their matcha latte. The girl at cashier must be a new and she is a bit slow. The guy who makes my drink was super nice and even came out from the counter and handed me my drink with smile. read more

Horrible experience. I ordered 2 cold brews. One was 24 oz the other was 16 oz with almond milk added. When i went to get my drinks the 16oz with almond milk was only filled half way. I was puzzled and brought my drink back and asked was this standard since this was a 16 oz cold brew. I was told no and they remade my drink again and only filled it up 3/4. I asked could it please be filled to the top and the person who made my drink must have gotten angry because she filled it overflowing slammed the lid on and did not even wipe it down and handed it to me dripping. For the cost of a cold brew and the cost of just adding a splash of almond milk this was appalling. I am upset and angry and cannot understand this service. I left a picture you can see some what top of lid but I had already wiped it before picture because it was dripping. I am still having a hard time believing what happened.... read more

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I wish this was closer to where I live! Great atmosphere and wonderful service. The lobby was pretty tight with customer's waiting for their drinks. I ordered THE BEST COFFEE EVER, and it lived up to its name. Delicious, not too sweet or bitter. Smooth and balanced. I'm glad I got a large. read more

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

Thank you to Kevin and Ignacio for helping me and my girls out today, they were so sweet and made the coffee so good! Will def be visiting them again. Also, thanks for putting us on the bursting blue raspberry energy drink! read more

Better Buzz is my go to coffee shop whenever I am in San Diego! The "Best Drink Ever" is my go to, but recently I tried the dirty chai latte, which was super delicious. The espresso complemented the chai so well! The parking here is a hit or miss- there's a small lot, or street. You can also order from the pick up window or inside the store. There's also ample seating which makes it a nice hang out spot. Service is friendly and fast! Plus, the overall neighborhood vibe is super cute and beachy- enjoy a day out of it! read more

Ignacio O. is the best! Love the Carlsbad shop, never a bad experience. Service is amazing! read more

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Make sure if you order a smoothie for your kid, they leave the energy part out of it! I think most, if not all, items are caffeinated. My kid ordered the mango smoothie and I caught that it was energized - intervened immediately! Ha! Kid brings her own energy and that's plenty. The best coffee ever drink did not disappoint. Their regular size seemed quite plentiful. Got a ham and cheese croissant and it was eaten quickly! Delicious, heated to perfection. They are ideally situated near a popular corner of Carlsbad. Brand new build out, very clean, bright, spacious indoor/covered patio with large windows for the breeze. Make this your go-to spot for your energy boost! read more

The acai bowls are delish! The space is bright with indoor and outdoor seating with the workers being friendly. The breakfast sandwiches are on point as well and the coffee is yummy. I wish they had slightly more caffeine-free options for those of picking things up for others who want something on the weaker-side, but aside from a typical decaf, I didn't see a chai or something that could be made sans coffee (or maybe I didn't explore the menu hard enough). All in all, I'm grateful to live within walking distance to a Better Buzz! Can't wait for many more work sessions from here! read more

I really wanted to like Better Buzz, especially with all the hype and how popular it is as a local chain. But it kinda fell flat for me. The coffee was just okay, and for the price, I expected a bit more. It doesn't quite have that boutique coffee shop feel, more of a chain vibe, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it didn't match the cost or the expectations. I also tried one of their pop tart-style pastries and would have to say it's an easy pass. The inside wasn't the cleanest when I stopped in, which added to the underwhelming experience. Service was fine, but overall, it just didn't stand out. With so many great, smaller coffee shops nearby that offer better quality and atmosphere, I'll probably skip this one in the future. Maybe I went in with expectations that were too high, but it just didn't live up to the buzz. (pun intended) read more

I have to shout out Ezekiel and the team at this location. Most friendly coffee shop atmosphere I ever have experienced! Between the little nibbles and the coffee it is a perfect spot for a quick snack or pick-me-up during your morning or afternoon! Definitely stop by this place if your visiting Carlsbad or need a snack break from the beach:) read more

I came here last night with my family and there was still a line out the door, so this store seems to get pretty busy! Sophie and Violet recommended to me their favorite drinks, I tried Violet's lavender matcha and loved it. Will definitely be back to try Sophie's! Lovely store and the sweetest baristas!! read more

Stopped by to get some caffeine fix as we strolled Carlsbad Village. Cute little coffee shop. The buzz is we got the Nitro Cold Brew, Hazelnut Divinity, decaf Mocha Ice Blended Coffee and an energy drink. Thumbs up! read more

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Iced Vanilla Latte is amazing! They always have such positive fun loving employees! Great vibes! 10/10 recommend!

Carol absolutely killing it with kindness at the front. Food delicious as always a cheese danish that hit every time read more

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Tried to be a spontaneous person by taking a one day trip to San Diego and what kind of spontaneous trip would it be without coffee? Our destination was Legoland so a quick yelp search suggested Better Buzz Coffee and we went. On a Friday morning, the line was out the door. Their menu offers a good selection in each category and part of the reason why we chose Better Buzz was because they had food on the menu. They did have some issues when we first arrived with food orders being an estimate of 15-20 minute wait, but we weren't in a rush and opted to sit at one of the tables inside. The coffee was good, the ham and cheese croissant hit the spot, and overall it was a nice morning well spent. read more

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A cute cafe with some nice seating options! I got the blueberry lavender lemonade, and it was perfectly balanced. Not too sweet or tart. I didn't really taste the lavender though, and wished it came through a little stronger. They had a huge menu, so there are definitely tons of options for people with different tastes. Their pastries also looked good, but I didn't get the chance to try any today. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - blueberry lavender lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

1. Customer service: visited today for the first time. They have a "small side window for take-outs" which we tried using, to place a take-out order. A male cashier and the other staff were not welcoming and didnt open the side window to take our order, and when we went around and entered the cafe to place our order, they seemed puzzled and shared the puzzled look with each other. There was no line before us, so it wasn't like they were busy. Not a pleasant experience at all. 2. Cup & lid: Hot content leaks even with a full closure. It kept dripping down my hand which I had to drink without the lid. Be aware, the coffee was extremely hot. 3. Coffee: average. 4. Location: accessible; close to the beach. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Hot coffee kept leaking despite full closure - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Friendly, welcoming, and professional staff. Food is yummy. Coffee is buzzy. Vibes are bright. I use the app so I can make my own modifications and I love the perks. read more

Amazing service, went above and beyond even though the shop was super busy! My drink was also great as always! I always recommend Better Buzz but this location especially is worth a visit read more

We were at a stoplight in left lane , quickly merged to right lane, swerved into the parking lot! Outside the door saw a sign, 'toasted marshmallow hot chocolate' Sounded so good! young man behind the counter said " you won't be sorry" Ok, ordered one. To my surprise the regular size was a 'grande size at Starbucks & much less. Took my drink to my car, when I opened the lid to taste, to my surprise was marshmallow.. yum! Took a sip, marshmallow on my nose. It was delicious! Now that's what hot chocolate should taste like! Ambiance, clean, organized, good vibes ~ I'll be back ! read more

Great experience to pick up and order your food from the window Love the açaí bowl ! read more

GREAT! Zeke was very helpful. Tried their recommendation and was satisfied with the drink! very clean and good vibes

Some pretty cool people. Recommend these homies. Nice location, can't beat a coffee I front of the beaches of SD !

Cool spot to grab your coffee and be almost near the beach . But good coffee overall and a place to sit

Love this place! Great coffee, super friendly staff, cute spot, and they're open crazy early!!! Best latte in town!!!

I love this place. Definitely a must try if you are in the Carlsbad area. Anytime I have a trip to SD I make sure to factor in some time to get breakfast and a coffee here. My fav is the iced "best drink ever"- really lives up to its name. 10/10 read more

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

Located in a very popular/busy corner in Carlsbad! There are a few parking spots (3-4) in the liquor "plaza" but other than that you can find street parking. Staff is friendly and service is efficient and quick. Seating. Outdoor and indoor. You can place your order two ways: indoor or outdoor - which is perfect for those on the go, or those who want to stay a while. Food. * Turkey sandwich. Made fresh and super yummy * Best breakfast sandwich. If you're debating on getting it, just get it. You won't regret it! It's super delicious and filling, totally hit the spot (even though I saved half of it for lunch). read more

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