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Better Buzz Coffee - Del Mar

4.6 (143 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Michael M.

Great Coffee spot in Del Mar. CS is superb, the young lady that waited on me was super helpful and accommodating. Very clean and well organized

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Nicole Erin B.

Love the Better Buzz aesthetic and vibe! The assortment of unique drinks is a differentiator from other specialty coffee shops. The quality of coffee is good and honestly just a simple cappuccino is worth it. The drink prices are high but unsurprising for a Del Mar shop.

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Caitlin D.

It seems some of their images and reviews got purged from their Yelp. I've once gave an updated review about a time (July 26th) where I ordered their $7.99, Ham & Cheese Croissant. It contained smoked ham, muenster cheese, on a toasted croissant. It was a tad oily (buttery) and was piping hot! Not bad, but if you think back a couple of years I would totally see this being priced at $4! Another time, actually quite recently-- October 4th, I got myself a Mint Infused Iced Coffee. I've actually ordered this before at their Fashion Valley location and LOVED IT! Although sadly, at this specific location... I did not love it. It had way too much heavy cream. What a bummer to spend my $6.49 on that. This day they were insanely packed, one guy working the bar and another at the register. There were also maybe 1-2 others working but they were behind the door perhaps stocking? I don't know if Better Buzz prioritizes speed over quality. The man was working quite fast and what I thought to be efficiently - that is until I tasted my drink. Maybe in the colder season I'll stop by and the drink will be good? But as of now I've had multiple misses with the flavors of the drinks-- them mainly being very sweet and milky. I do like that this spot does accept cash. In addition, many seats inside are filled with students on laptops. Most of them have finished their drinks and remain seated, leaving no space (inside that is) for new customers to enjoy their drinks. Which is not 100% a huge deal, but maybe over time may be annoying for others. Although, Better Buzz does have multiple tables and seating areas outside of their shop. Also...they are a 3-5 min walk from the beach! Better Buzz Coffee has smoothies, blended iced coffees, cold brews, açaí bowls, teas, lemonade, toasts, sandwiche, & wraps. The menu may slightly be on the pricier side I would say because it's closer to the beach, it has that beach price iykwim. The choice is yours if you want to spend your money here! It is a popular spot with other people, just a miss for me.

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Taura G.

This location is conveniently located across from the Del Mar Plaza (south) on Camino Del Mar at 15th Street. They have a nice outside patio and a great inside vibe. The staff is high positive energy and they are really working hard to get orders completed. I highly recommend this location.

Luis M.

Stopped into Better Buzz for a cold drink and a restroom break, and both delivered. The restroom was excellent--clean, well-maintained, and spacious. The store itself was just as well kept, with a welcoming atmosphere. Staff were friendly and efficient. My drink was solid, with a perfect balance of flavors--not overly sweet, not overloaded with ice--and priced fairly. Overall, a great quick stop.

Ellie N.

I'm a total dog lover, so I'm a sucker for places that truly accommodate pets--and this spot nailed it. They offered my pup a pup cup, which instantly won me over. The location is also great--walking distance to the beach with plenty of outdoor seating both out front and along the side, perfect for soaking in the coastal vibe. I stopped by and ordered the Hot Large (best drink ever!) for $6.79--definitely recommend. Also signed up for their rewards program, which was a nice bonus. This location is the kind of place I'll keep coming back to--not just for the drinks and beachy convenience.

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Gene D.

One of Sand Diego's best coffee chains. Service, non-coffee drinks, food, etc. are on point regardless of the location. This particular location had a t-shirt that might daughter absolutely loved!

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Hyun Y.

I've been enjoying this coffee joint few times now. Friendly, fast service. Today I got simple Better Drink Ever and Better Breakfast. It could be because I was hungry after a run but the pretzel bun breakfast sandwich just became few eager bites that I gulped down. Loved that sandwich came out piping hot. Had to wait few minutes before I gobbled it down. Breakfast sandwich $10, Coffee drink $6 with tax and tip came down to about $20. Seating inside and outside. Enjoy!

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Nathaniel B.

Iced mocha at Better Buzz with an extra shot of espresso was strong with a rich chocolate flavor. The drink was not too sweet or milky. Refreshing sweet treat with a price tag reflective of an artificial coffee shop in Del Mar. Most of the seating is outdoors with just a few small inside tables. The shop was clean and the service was fast.

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Toby M.

Update: So awesome that Nikki from Better Buzz reached out and is looking for improvements in their process. I appreciate that sometimes things are not 100% correct and glad that Better Buzz is focused on quality.

Jack M.

It seems like Better Buzzes are popping up all over town, which is not a bad thing since they do provide a good product. I picked up something I have never tried at the buzz: the Chile Crunch Breakfast Wrap on a a toasted wheat tortilla stuffed with a chili crisp aioli, hash brown, ham, egg, and muenster cheese. The crunch breakfast wraps was good and tasty, but I wish the hash brown would of been crispy and not mushy as it was. The aioli was flavorful, and the egg, ham, and cheese were very good. They offer little packages of Cholula for their salsa. The service at the counter was very up beat and friendly. They do need to be a little louder when they call out orders when they are ready. I did not hear them the first time around.

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Sean H.

In a great location at the main intersection of downtown Del Mar where the Starbucks used to be. Grab a coffee and walk to the iconic powerhouse park or beach just down the street! Service was super friendly at the counter. Coffee is honestly not my #1 choice, it's marginally better than Sbux and they rely on sugary drinks to make it taste good. Decor/vibe inside is amazing though just many other locations. Suggested items : best drink ever, banana chocolate loaf or zucchini loaf (v). Cheers!

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Such nice staff!! The food and drinks are great as well. Best drink ever and pistachio croissant

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29 days ago

Lots of drink variety and some fun seasonal coffees! Mimi was so sweet and gave me a free pastry:) definitely coming back

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2 months ago

They never disappoint. Love all the seasonal offerings and the pastries are always on point.

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3 months ago

Absolutely loved the Better Breakfast! Paired nicely with the iced hazelnut divinity.

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4 months ago

Great coffee served by a very friendly staff! The Manager, Devin, was very attentive. Would recommend 10/10!

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Carmel buzz is THE best highly recommend it! Also the barista, I think Devin was his name was so kind and super friendly!

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