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 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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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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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

Thank you Sophie and Gabby for the wonderful recommendation to turn the best drink from vanilla powder to coconut powder. I told them I missed the coconut best drink and this was a yummy alternative read more

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

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

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Our treat at least 2x/week. Always friendly, efficient, and delicious. My GSD loves the pup cups as well

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

Sophie gave the best customer service, so friendly and smiling! She made it more than just a coffee experience and she sold me on the Banana pudding best drink ever! So good. 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

Haylie was the most helpful barista ever. She is radiant and my drink was delicious. They really respected my dietary restrictions and suggested helpful modifications. This location is perfect and right by the beach. 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

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

Best customer service and vibe. Favorite local spot!! Especially Joe who runs the place.

I was helped by a barista named Brianna and she was so helpful. I Had so many questions and she answered every single one of them until I settled on a drink. The store was so clean and was constantly always being freshened up. I totally recommend and if your barista is Brianna, looks forward to the best drink ever! read more

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

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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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

Amazing staff ! Thanks to Sophie and Zeke! Coffee was great!!! Will definitely come back again read more

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

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

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

I love better buzz's drinks and excellent service. My drink was finished quickly after I placed my order. Special shoutout to Ignacio and Biolt for the efficient service ! This location has been my best experience. read more

So happy to finally have Better Buzz in Carlsbad but the location is honestly difficult to get to unless you are walking the village. There is very limited parking in their lot and street parking is always hard to come by in the village. They did do a good job at converting Cessy's into having more space outdoors. Seems like the wait would be long but honestly the staff was pretty fast. I always mobile order ahead because iykyk. I still had to wait ~10 minutes past the time I was told but again not worse than other locations. My drink tasted exactly as expected and the coffee itself was perfect. Just as good as every other location! read more

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Fun find! They have a drive thru too! Coffee was delicious! And service was really quick, it can get crowded and hard to hear them call your order that it's ready. .Snickerdoodle Latte was pretty sweet, but just what I needed as a pickme up Restrooms were clean and space inside was clean as well! Unfortunately, there is no outdoor seating. Also was very sunny and got hot sitting inside in the sun. No shade sadly. read more

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

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

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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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

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Ignacio, Joe, Ryan and Sam are the best!! Definitely come by and get some amazing coffee :)

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

Yummy addition to Carlsbad Village! - Drinks: taste classic to Better Buzz. Chai and Matcha lattes are very creamy and can be rather on the sweet side (which I personally like)! - Food: yummy but inconsistent. I've tried the Turkey Pesto a couple times, but the bread seems to change between a french bread and a sourdough. Not sure if that was a one-time change due to supply, but it was odd that the sandwiches used different ingredients and tasted different each time. - Space: one of its biggest perks! They keep their ordering/drink-making space separate from their seating, and the seating area has windows that swing up and expose the area, making it super breezy. Bring a jacket if you get cold! If you're there to study, there's lots of ambient noise (bc of the open windows and it being next to the street) and light music playing. There's a few outlets too! read more

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

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

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad - Cinnamon cream cold brew - 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

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