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Better Buzz Coffee Encinitas

4.1 (1.1k reviews)
Open • 4:30 am - 8:00 pm

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The Turkey Pesto - was mid
Tyson C.

Some street parking. Located on the main drag in Encinitas. Plenty of seats inside to work or people watch. The breakfast sandwiches are decent and lunch sandwich's are super mid. The coffee is good. Food and coffee is ok, but what makes this place fantastic is the friendly staff. The staff make this place welcoming and fun. Not sure I would go out of my way to come here if it wasn't for the friendly staff. Will be back to get some work done and people watch.

Spencer R.

Got a chili breakfast sandwich & Mexico mocha. I was in the area so #WhyNot. Freddy mercury & Jackie helped me out. Great little chat while I was there. The view is phenomenal. Beautiful people all the time.

Magda G.

I wanted to get some yummy coffee, and the place looked inviting with large windows, but unfortunately it fell very short of my expectations. The guy who was helping me was less than enthusiastic to be there, and it showed. The coffee -- an Americano with coconut milk -- was okay, but not a good Americano by any means. My friend ordered the iced mint latte, and I didn't taste an ounce of mint in it. The coconut milk had no surcharge, but other non-dairy milks do. I believe it's a local coffee shop, but it felt more like a gimmick to me than anything else. It's a very busy place and aesthetically looks cool, with lots of natural light, but my coffee didn't meet the vibe of the place. Also, unfortunately, the place didn't have any vegan pastry options. CC accepted.

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Daisy F.

Coffee was a 9/10 I got the best drink here which is banana cold foam! Decaf witg almond milk and it was delicious! I also got the ciabatta breakfast sandwich! 8.5/10! There was lots of seating and the service was fast!

Peppermint Matcha
Nevin A.

I ordered from better Buzz through Uber Eats. It was very convenient and efficient. I was looking forward to trying theiir seasonal Peppermint Matcha. So, I ordered this drink with light ice and whipped cream. For the sweetness, I chose three quater sweetness. The drink was refreshing. There was a balance between the matcha and the crisp mint. I also ordered Chocolate peppermint cookie, Cranberry orange rosemary scone and Kouign Amann. The chocolate peppermint was fresh and flavorful. Kouign Amann was buttery, flaky, rich and caramelized. The scone had unique and fragrant flavor. I enjoyed the drink and the pastries. Next time, I will go in person to get the whole experience of the coffee shop.

Lavender matcha
Tasha H.

Super fun menu, love the seasonal options as well. The lavender matcha was the perfect level of lavender flavor and the cold cream itself had great texture. The only thing I wish is that you could adjust the sweetness level of the Matcha drinks, as they are on the sweeter side by default

Got a best drink ever & a deluxe avocado toast
Casey S.

Better Buzz never misses. The vibe, the quality, and the attention to detail are unmatched. Everything tasted incredible, and the service was next level. Julian especially stood out--super welcoming, fast, and made sure everything was perfect. You can tell they care here. Definitely coming back!

Perfectly made cold brew by Becca, very good!

Great environment, quick service and the greeter Becca makes a killer cold brew! (my buddy really liked the chili wrap)

Toby P.

When I have errand in Encinitas this is one of the 3 spots I go when I want coffee. This is one. Parking can be a bit of a pain depended on when you go. I got lucky with a spot out front. I was craving a best drink ever and I saw that they had a coconut version, so I opted for that. The man who helped me was nice and when I went to pay he warned me that the scanner (for rewards) was a bit tricky. I had luckily learned that in my last visit. I didn't wait very long before my name was called and I grabbed my drink. It was smooth and creamy and a bit sweet, but it hit the spot. I think next time I'd order it less sweet though.

Rachel I.

Sorry, just not that good :( Overly sweet which is sad cause you could taste that the coffee itself is good but all the drinks were just over powered by how sweet they are

Bella S.

Favorite coffee in SD so far!! Went to SD for July 4th weekend and my friend brought us here. The "best drink ever" caught my eye but Americano scared me cause I love a coffee taste, but I do need a sweeter kick to it. The barista recommended the Coconut best drink ever and it was AMAZING!! I got it twice in the trip. I loved the coconut flakes My friends got the horchata latte, not good honestly. Wouldn't recommend, it was like flavored water. The next time they came back, they got the Caramel Vanilla drink and the snickerdoodle with cinnamon cold foam which were SIGNIFICANTLY Better than the horchata drinks they had! I miss this place already

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Julia H.

At first glance I might have thought Better Buzz was a bar! Haha But it is a coffee shop and I am still spending my weekends trying out places for my coffee fix! A friend brought us to Better Buzz after we ate lunch nearby. Their handcrafted drinks can be made half sweet, but it was still a little too sweet for me & hubby. But I see the appeal and their coffee taste is good & prices are reasonable for the size you get! Small tables scattered on the side of their space + communal long tables around. One unisex bathroom (code needed) is fairly clean & their service is quick. They also have the cutest free stickers with their logo "Life's better Buzzed" or a bee! Might have to try to find a closer location to home to try any other drinks, but overall a solid coffee shop. Parking is street parking (watch for signs for time limits) & I think they have a lot out back.

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Great staff ambiance! Amazing coffee as well! Come here for a great morning buzz! Came here from out of town and definitely coming back!

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Service was quick & friendly even on a busy morning. Best Drink Ever is DELISH! Perfect addition to a sunny SoCal day!!

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Great drinks, food, and service in such a cute location! Will definitely be back when I'm in town.

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