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    Better Buzz Coffee

    4.5 (184 reviews)
    Closed • 4:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Zeek P.

    We love this place! Today we have visited a location in Del Mar and we have enjoyed our lattes just chilling outside and sipping our lattes. Coffee is awesome! We have ordered a few different lattes from the menu and we can't choose the favorite one, because they are all delicious. We recommend: Snickerdoodle Latte and Honey Latte- it's a MUST TRY! It's a perfect blend of flavors , not too sweet and not too bitter either. They roast their beans to perfection in a small batches and I think that is a secret recipe to get that perfect coffee! Highly recommend it!!! The shop is not that big inside , but the outside seating area is a very nice and big place to sit and enjoy your latte in a beautiful Del Mar weather. The staff were fantastic and they were quick and efficient. Especially Brook was so nice and helpful and she has made our experience even more enjoyable. Overall: it's a cute little coffee shop, the staff were very friendly and welcoming and their lattes are just pure perfection!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

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    KayAnna S.

    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!

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    Christina H.

    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.

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    Ginger L.

    8.4/10 - A San Diego classic and will never disappoint. I really like their Best Drink Ever and they have pretty good quick acai bowls and pastries for a coffee shop. Next time I will try their seasonal banana pudding cold foam. Everyone working was really nice, the cashier girl helping me offered to give me a side of milk so that I can control my own creamer for my coffee. The vibes here are perfect, since it's right next to the ocean. You can smell the ocean breeze on the patio, and it was just a nice little stop for a coffee and breakfast burrito before a stroll on the beach.

    Jenny C.

    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.

    Agnes P.

    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!

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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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    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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    Rosi M.

    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.

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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.

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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.

    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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    Great service and the best drink ever was excellent. Great vibe and lots of seating. The food tasted fresh and there were lots of variety.

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

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    Had the best matcha of my life from Jordyn sigler she's was quiet the charmer wonderful

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    Today I was helped by a really really nice girl named Valerie. The store was super clean and they made my drink quickly.

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