Always such a breeze ordering from this location. My drinks/food items taste delicious and are consistent in flavor. Their baristas are super sweet and make you feel welcome in their cafe. Not a lot of seating, but enough for a few small groups. This location is easy to walk to and is nearby lots of fun local shops and plenty of restaurants. Such a unique store too! read more

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My first time here on Mother's day! I had the The mocha iced coffee decaf with 1/2 sweet was fabulous!! Next time I'll try the blended ice coffee. Jaelyn and Rachel and Emma were fantastic. Friendly and helpful and made the experience fun. read more

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This was my first time at Better Buzz Coffee and I loved it. Cool drink selections, handy location, and relaxed seating. Pretty much my kind of coffee shop. I had the cinnamon cream cold brew, which was fun and tasted great, although I'm guessing it was not exactly a low-calorie life choice. read more

The worst coffee shop I have ever been to. I wish there was an option to give 0 stars. Was going home and I need some caffeine to keep me up. We had a hard time finding the parking lot so we parked on the streets. The store had one other customer in there but they took over 10 minutes to make our drinks. The service was also bad. I got the hazelnut divinity with oat milk and my friend got a matcha latte. The hazelnut was overly sweet and you couldn't taste the coffee and the matcha did not taste like matcha at all. The matcha tasted like milk and they just added food coloring to make it look g. AVOID this cafe if it's possible, don't waste your money here since it's not worth it almost $8 a drink. read more

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Super nice employees! Solid selection of both drinks and food. Tried their hazelnut latte which was a tad bit too sweet but delicious regardless. Street parking available and plenty of seating indoors! read more

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John and Jaelyn were very welcoming!!!! Super sweet. Best coffee and pastries. Best spot in Del Mar #J&J read more

We came here on a Friday morning and it was packed! It took time to get our drinks and food but was worth it. I loved my coconut macadamia matcha - I was a little hesitant because the matcha is water based (and I'm used to adding nut milk to mine), but it was great! My friend enjoyed her acai bowl and iced tea too! read more

Waited 15 minutes for a ciabatta egg and bacon sandwich. The ciabatta was stale , the egg cooked to death and the bacon pretty much nonexistent and it cost 10 bucks . It truly sucked . The service was fine although they sent a customer out to tell me my sandwich was ready after I had been back inside 4 times to check. read more

Awesome drinks!! I love the lavender tea latte especially. Lemon Loaf is also excellent. Staff are really nice & friendly and the service is really fast. They've got both indoor and outdoor seating both a great. The place is nice, good lighting, I enjoy hanging out there! read more

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One of my favorite coffee chains!, never disappoints. Great concept kept throughout their menu, decor, merchandise and honestly best motto: Life's Better Buzzed. Staff at this location is always welcoming and friendly, even during rushes. Plenty of dining space inside and outside. Coffee is strong but not bitter, well balanced. Honey Latte is always made amazing. My daughter enjoyed the Iced Matcha, no grassy flavor. I've tried the Hazelnut Divinity but I do get that half sweet. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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Went in this morning. Man, it was so busy. It took about 10 mins for my drink and food but it was totally worth the wait. I'll wait 40 mins for the coffee if I had too. The hazelnut divinity is so delicious. Today I finally talked myself into trying their chocolate banana loaf and im like why have I not tried this before. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town again. read more

22 minutes I waited for a latte and that's AFTER it was paid for. After 15 minutes I asked about it and was told there are a couple of drinks ahead of mine. A couple means two, not 20!! The first time I went there I ordered a sandwich and was sick for the rest of the day. That's unusual for me and that's the only food I ate so it was for sure their doing. Never ever going there again. I value my health and sanity too much. A big thumbs down. read more

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. read more

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Took over 20 minutes to get to the register and order even though there were only three customers ahead of us. Ordered a large and paid for a large but they gave me a regular sized. Staff was nice but worked super slow, no sense of urgency whatsoever. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Insanity. I am still dreaming about the best drink ever with a pistachio cream topper. O. M. G. I am a total coffee snob and wanted an afternoon pick me up, but had no idea what I was in for. Are we able to franchise this to Denver, people? I need it closer! Loved the space here too. Such a great central spot to work from home. read more

Mimi, don & Regan were amazing! Super helpful & friendly! Food was really good & quick.

Great service, awesome ambience! Coffee cold brew is good, clean place good for family and work. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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Amazing. I love the staff and the cookies n cream best drink is delicious. Make sure to try their veggie egg bites. Amazing staff. Cilynn is awesome read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Cute downtown coffee shop with terrible parking. Its employees double parked in one of three spots so patrons park in the handicapped spots. Management unconcerned that people park in the handicapped spots read more

Had a great time at Better Buzz. Although it's a little pricey, the ingredients are of high quality and I really enjoyed the açaí smoothie! There's a patio that's outside with numerous tables. The weather is great to catch up on some work! read more

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The food and coffee is very good, but the place is very wasteful overall. No option to order for-here, so they just give you your food in a plastic container which you immediately throw away. It's annoying when coffee places do not offer for-here services with reusable cups and plates. Seems lazy. Also the plastic lids leak read more

First time here was greeted by Bee who was so nice and sweet as well as Cassie. I was having bad day and they both took the time to say how sorry they were. The coffee and danish were wonderful and they definitely made me feel better. I will definitely come back again. read more

Not sure what the deal is with this buzz outpost. They are always soooo slow and then add today's cashier who couldnt explain anything clearly. Layer on excessive cross selling--asked me twice if i wanted anything more and proceeded to list every type of item, once in the beginning and once at the end. read more

Pickup order! I asked for a bag for my to-go and began to bag it myself. The "barista" or whatever said the drinkholder and drinks would not fit in the bag. I said they would, because I had done it previously, and she still argued with me about it and walked off. I put my drinkholder and drinks in the bag, and left. When I called in to talk to a manager about the attitude problems the apparent manager (who did not provide a name at all) started YELLING and SCREAMING at me and said she didn't want me back in the location! I filed with all applicable parties including her higher-ups, and likely there will be further investigation on many fronts. I am 35- I don't need some blithering toddler to scream at me at the coffee. read more

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! read more

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I'll start by saying my husband and I are not coffee people at all - but we always stop by when driving down from LA to grab the hazelnut divinity, which has to be our favourite coffee of all time. Last time we were there we also got the acai bowl which had no right to be as good as it did. Even though they have a nice indoor and outdoor seating area, we like to take the food to-go and walk five minutes through the beautiful sea grove park and to the powerhouse park which overlooks one of the most scenic stretches of the beach & ocean. Such a beautiful area! read more

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. read more

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Flavors are always consistently great! The staff are always kind and helpful. I've been to other locations where the drinks taste watered down read more

Wanna get Buzzed...? Better Buzz Coffee opened recently in Del Mar. Street parking is limited. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Interior space has been designed that provides great sunlight inside. The Better Buzz logo: Bumble Bee is seen tastefully throughout. Clean inside and outside, looked inviting. The staff greeted us at entry and was efficient, nice and friendly. I'm familiar with Better Buzz coffee, baked goods and products because this brand emphasizes freshness, with coffee roasted and delivered weekly to its cafes. Certified as an ORGANIC roaster by CCOF, Better Buzz prioritizes sourcing Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance coffees. While they offer baked goods, the display case shows limited selections compared to their Hillcrest location. The menu also offers avocado toasts and açai bowls for those who want more. Lately have been obsessed with the Hazelnut Divinity oatmilk latte. The Mexican Mocha is another fav. These coffee drinks don't need an additional espresso shot, which I usually have to add at other coffee brand shops. The coffee drinks here are really good, potent and do give you a caffeine Buzz! Recommend read more

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Bought a pound of their delicious coffee beans & an açaí bowl and left a tip . When I asked for a second spoon I got grilled. "You need a second one?" I just spent $30, Seriously?! Not the first time to experience the utensil rationing here. PS. I don't look homeless or like I'm trying to stock my fraternity. read more

Cute spot. I really like the outside seating area it's super cute. The in side was clean and cozy. You have to get here early as there is limited parking, street parking or small parking lot. There is no drive thru at this location, BUT they are walking distance to the beach. The service was good. The girl that took my order was super sweet and patient. My go to is the Best Drink Ever. Can never go wrong with this drink. Thanks Better Buzz Del Mar for getting me buzzed on this Sunday morning. read more

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