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    Better Buzz Coffee Costa Mesa

    4.6 (631 reviews)
    Open 4:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Vanilla latte
    Benjamin V.

    If I died and landed in coffee heaven this would be the place. Service was a 10/10 employees are very welcoming and awesome. BIG shoutout to Celina, she might've made the best iced coffee I've had in my life. Highly recommend checking this spot out you won't be disappointed.

    Snickerdoodle
    Justyn C.

    Gotta give a shout out to Alexa! I chose a drink that I didn't really like and she was so nice and offered to make me a new one that she recommended (snickerdoodle) and it was delicious!

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    Yo, Alexis is the BEST, so get coffee here! I recommend the Buzz Blend Coffee I come here all the time.

    Alexas amazing service
    Craig C.

    Alexa is amazing customer service warm and inviting - like family - best coffee in town

    Beat Drink Ever and Mango Smoothie
    Christine S.

    Got the Best Drink Ever and Mango Smoothie. It was both so delicious. Shout out to Jesse who made our drinks!

    Supposedly banana pudding best drink ever... it was not.
    Jerry C.

    I've only had one drink here however if a place is going to claim an item as the best drink ever it should hold up to its description. The coffee I ordered was the "banana pudding best drink ever". Which is basically an americano with a touch of milk and vanilla for sweetness and a banana pudding cold foam. The coffee was strong so it hits the buzz part and the two Nilla wafers were good. The cold foam... I tasted zero banana, zilch, nada banana flavor at all. The inside is set up okay and it's cold in there so be prepared. They have a fair amount of offerings and some cool looking merch so I'd say they focus more on the aesthetics and branding than making good coffee. They do have good pastries though which is what kept them at a two star and not a one star. The person taking orders was rather rude and not very personable. She didn't seem to care to really be helpful in explaining some of the drink items. I'd say it's a place that tries to just play on hype and not substance.

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    Jill G.

    Such a cute place! Fast, friendly service. Many options on the menu. Also, drink of the month. My vanilla oat milk latte was delicious. The chili crunch breakfast wrap was so yummy. Fresh & prepared on the spot. The bathroom was cute & clean. You do need a code to get it. Customers only.

    Best drink ever, latte, and Sumatra 12oz Single Origin Roast
    Levis K.

    Quick and easy spot to get coffee - the coffee is good but can be on the sweeter side. The "best drink ever" is a bit too sweet for me, and the vanilla bean latte is just under sweetness for my liking. The service was good - the worker/barista was friendly and helpful in providing suggestions and giving realistic feedback wait times. Ambiance is as you'd expect for many coffee shops - don't expect it to be quiet. It's also very cold in there, but maybe that was just the day I went. Overall, pretty good, not sure if I'd come back just for coffee, maybe would need to give it another chance but with adjustments.

    Sticker released on 2/10
    Nikki Y.

    I'm so happy there's a Better Buzz on my way to work! I order on the app as soon as I leave the house, and it's ready for me when I arrive- such a time saver. There are so many drinks to choose from, but lately my go-to has been the iced vanilla chai latte. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. The store is also so clean too. It's the perfect start to my mornings! Check their instagram for sticker drops :)

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    Aubree K.

    Better buzz coffee is hands down one of the best coffee chains. I came in around 1:00 on my lunch break. At the time I came in, it was not crowded. Upon entering I was greeted by staff and asked what I would like to order. After reviewing the menu, I decided the horchata latte would be worth the try. My coffee was surprisingly done very quickly. Which to me stands out as the service is quick. Upon tasting the coffee, I was even more pleasantly surprised. The coffee was perfect, you can tell the beans are not over roasted creating a nice smooth coffee flavor. The latte itself was not overly sweet, which is a bonus. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating offering a variety of options. In addition, the parking lot has plenty of parking, but can get crowded with other establishments. The only downside to this location is no drive thru. However, I can't wait to come back!

    Maliha R.

    Loooove their hazelnut divinity with oat milk. Friendly staff. Chill atmosphere to sit and get some work done. Open later than usual coffee spots.

    Iced Horchata Latte
    Miranda L.

    Better buzzed off caffeine to energize my work endeavors!! Drink: Horchata iced latte has been my favorite superior choice. Both times been executed well and not overly sweet! The house made horchata (cinnamon rice milk and almond milk) is paired great with their espresso. This is not fake powder horchata which enhances the drink overall in its appetizing. Food: The Yogurt bowl included honeycomb, granola, fresh berries and Greek yogurt but coconut yogurt is also an option. It was a simple yet delicious choice. Service: They were efficient and easy to go orders. I appreciated the secure and sturdy containers. Overall: ole faithful horchata iced latte for the win

    Snickerdoodle latte
    Alexis M.

    Been coming into this better buzz for the past couple of months. I love how nice and friendly the staffs are. Also coffee is great highly recommend coming in.

    Snickerdoodle Latte

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    Everyone was super nice, Alexa was my barista and she was fr a queen, coffee was bomb too.

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    Alexa, Kaylee, and Ana were just absolutely amazing and the coffee amazing! Love the vibes and energy!

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    My new breakfast go to place! Food quality is good and service is great. Bella btw is very helpful.

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    Gabriella is so adorable , always so sweet!! Better buzz is my fav coffee spot and her attitude makes it even better!

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    Shoutout to Gabriela who does an excellent service. I got a matcha and and butter croissant and it was very fresh and tasty.

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