Really wanted to stay and get some work done but it was just way too hot in the cafe. If I couldn't handle it for 10 minutes I can't imagine how the workers manage. Coffee was great as per usual. read more

We love this place! Today we have visited a location in Encinitas 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: Hazelnut divinity 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! We have also tried their food : Bacon Ciabatta sandwich. The food was delicious, fresh and a ciabatta bread was soft. Highly recommend it!!! The shop is not that big inside and it can get quite busy with long lines . But surprisingly we did not wait too long and the staff were fantastic and they were quick and efficient. The outside seating area is a very nice place to sit and enjoy your latte in a beautiful Encinitas weather. 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!!! read more

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Better Buzz has become one of my favorite breakfast spots! This visit I ordered both the Feta Avocado Toast and the Feta Avocado Deluxe, and they were absolutely delicious. The avocado was fresh and creamy, the thick-cut multigrain toast had the perfect crunch, and the feta paired perfectly with the sweet cherry tomatoes. The Deluxe was my favorite with the fresh microgreens, balsamic reduction, and squeeze of lemon it took the avocado toast to the next level! Everything tasted incredibly fresh, the portions were generous, and the quality of the ingredients really stood out. Pair it with one of their amazing coffee drinks, and you've got the perfect breakfast. Better Buzz never disappoints, and I'll definitely be back! read more

Heyyy Yelp Community get your buzz on at Better Buzz Coffee! This coffee shop chain got it going on in downtown Encinitas. It's always buzzin' with busyness...sooo popular. I really looove the concept. The staff have a well-sweeten machine in keeping up with the orders like workerbees so there's absolutely no long wait time. I left there a happy buzzed customer!! The Yelp Community should also be down with a buzzed life. Isn't life better buzzed?! read more

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10/10 service and kind staff! Best coffee place in Encinitas. Inside is cute too and music is bumpin

Great coffee shop with a really nice atmosphere! I especially love that they open very early in the morning, which makes it one of the best early-morning coffee spots near the ocean in North San Diego. I tried the Single Origin hot black coffee and really enjoyed it -- smooth, and a great lower-calorie option. Definitely a nice place to start the day! read more

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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. read more

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A friend and I stopped in for a coffee while cruising around the area. It was my first time in so I asked the baristas opinion on the hazelnut divinity which she highly recommended as being her favorite drink. My friend ordered an iced caramel latte and we took our drinks to the front window/counter area. I love how the front of the store opens up so it's an inside/outside situation. We people watched while enjoying our coffees. Overall glad we stopped in, there's another location closer to home I'll definitely have to check out now. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Usually I have good things to say about Better Buzz, but today was disheartening. I ordered two coffees (name blurred, I give my daughter my coffee points) but any way, coffee was ok, I asked for a lil more half n half and the girl behind the counter was bothered. But that's not even what got to me. Homeless lady just wanted to rest, have some water and be on her way. She was nice and neat with her appearance and super polite. We even offered to get her a cup of coffee and she declined. But the staff was so pushy w her, rude, and we were not yet finished either. I understand it was close to closing time, it was 7:50, but a little human compassion and politeness goes a long way with paying customers and those that just need a rest, she wasn't pandhandling or asking for anything. Just had some water. read more

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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. read more

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Their cold foams are really good, I liked the pumpkin pie and banana pudding cold foams. The coffee itself is just okay. The workers are friendly, definitely would come back for more of their specialty drinks read more

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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. read more

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Coffee = 2.5 stars Better Breakfast Sandwich = 4 stars Vanilla Bean Latte (Hot, Regular) $6.59 Better Breakfast Sandwich $9.99 cage-free egg, havarti, bacon, arugula, garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun I was in the area and was happy to see a Better Buzz along my route as I happened to have a free drink redemption. I had never been to Encinitas and it sure was an experience. For a weekday, there was plenty of traffic and parking was a bit hard to find. It took me about 20 minutes to move just a few feet, but was thankful to find a parking spot around the corner of Better Buzz. This location is one of the bigger ones I've been to as there were plenty of tables and chairs for their customers. But... for such a "large" location, there was only 1 unisex restroom so one may have to wait just a bit. Once I received my order, there were no napkins anywhere, and no bag was provided with my order (so grabbing my coffee, sandwich, (if there were napkins) and other items would have been "fun" walking back to the car). Overall, I am still not sold on coffee from Better Buzz, but I did enjoy the Better Breakfast Sandwich. A few of my coworkers had raved about coffee from Better Buzz, but after a second visit (different locations), I still prefer to grab my coffee somewhere else. Service was good, and the person who helped ring me up was nice to suggest a few drinks and sandwiches. read more

Encinitas Better Buzz for over 10 years has been my go-to for avocado toast and coffee. Lately I wonder if ownership or management has changed as it has declined in food quality and counter service. I ordered my usual meal 'to eat there' ie a tray for the toast and a mug for the coffee. Both items showed up on the counter in 'to go' plastic, my coffee was warm and the avocado toast was cold. I asked for a mug and tray and was met with indifference from the staff who were more interested in their personal conversations. The whole place just had a low energy vibe and I will not rush back when there are many more enticing options right there. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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We're visiting from Sacramento and knew we wanted to stop in! The vibe attracted us, but the service made us want to come back every day we are visiting. Sandra was so kind to our 2 year old, excellent service! There were lots of people working, but we could have stayed for hours. The drinks are delish & the food looks so yummy! Love the banana options especially! We will be back! read more

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 read more

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It's been a minute since I've come to this location. I usually avoid it because parking on the 101 can be tricky and this Better Buzz is always packed, but fortunately we got front row parking. They had their seasonal fall drinks like their maple matcha and maple best drink. I was so tempted by getting a maple matcha but settled for their regular matcha. My sister ordered the maple best drink and it was delicious. I hope they keep it around through November! read more

I come up to Encinitas from San Diego to soak up the sun at my favorite beaches. Yesterday I decided to stop in to better buzz to fuel my adventure and see why its always so busy. When I came in I was greeted by a very friendly staff despite the obvious rush happening. The boy at the counter reccomended me the pumpkin chai and the bacon cheddar egg bites, and I must say it was an absolute HIT. I got to chat a bit with Mason, the boy at the counter, and he was lovely! Definitely coming back here on my next excursion. read more

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. read more

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The berry pomegranate energy drink is so good! Not too sweet and a perfect pick me up! Jacki rocks! read more

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very good food and drinks it was so nice and the service is really good and i will be coming back

great service and coffee! the ambiance is cozy and beachy at the same time and it is the pinnacle of encinitas atmosphere.

Came here last week and i thought my drink was good. It was just a vanilla latte with almond milk and the chocolate covered espresso beans! I asked if it could be a bit more like a frappe and it was super watery instead.... All good it still tasted fine. Came again today and they were extra BUSY! The little fair was going on so they had a lot of people. We ordered a coconut matcha and they gave us a super milky regular matca... not at all what we asked. So i knocked a star for that. We may return idk, there's more coffee shops on the street so i know we can go somewhere else. read more

Mason was the best! Very kind service, great coffee shop in Encinitas! The ambiance is amazing! Must have whenever I'm on the 101

My latte was great my husband enjoyed his cinnamon roll the service was quick and they are open early which worked out great for us!

Love Better Buzz in Encinitas! Mason is fantastic--super friendly, helpful, and always provides great service. He definitely makes the experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

For the longest time, this location was the closest to me, so I would go all of the time. You do have to go inside since they don't have a drive through, but you can always order ahead! I will say, no matter how busy they are, they make their drinks and food options quickly. I really do appreciate their speed and efficiency. I've always had great quality drinks and food options. They do offer quite a bit of seating inside so it's a great place to meet friends, study, and/or work! I recently had the horchata iced latte and my husband had the iced best drink ever. Both were absolutely fantastic, with the best ratio of sweetness to coffee, without being overly sweet. Not only does this location have a welcoming and efficient team working, but they have a clean and organized location as well. I love how much pride the team has for taking care of their customers and their store! read more

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Great service , wonderful pastry selections even figure friendly options. Staff was upbeat , and so pleasant. I am visiting from out of town, such a nice find! read more

Better Buzz Coffee is such a great spot! We came two days in a row because the food and vibe were that good. I had the açaí bowls both days -- so fresh and delicious. The kids loved the croissants, and we also tried the breakfast sandwich and avocado toast, both of which were excellent. The decor is fun and modern, the service was friendly and quick, and the location is perfect for grabbing something good and then walking around. Definitely one of those places you'll want to keep coming back to. read more

Better Buzz is my absolute favorite coffee shop, and this is my favorite location. When I first started coming here, the Hazelnut Divinity was my go to order. I liked how sweet it was, but now I prefer getting it half sweet. The signature drink is the Best Drink Ever. It is an Americano made with their house vanilla power, which gets mixed in with the espresso shots. It makes the drink creamier, but it still feels lighter than a latte. Over the past year, they have been rolling out a ton of different flavored cold foams. My personal favorited was a blue berry cold foam, but they had a coconut cold foam that tasted light summer. Lately I've been getting the Caramel Best Drink Ever. If it's your first time here, you can't go wrong with it. Better Buzz also has some solid food options. I like Better Breakfast Sandwich and it comes on a pretzel bun. If I am getting food, I almost always order the OG Açaí Bowl. It's great after a long run or a hot day at the beach. Sign up for the rewards program because you will be coming back :) read more

I wish I got her name she was so so sweet! I got the new banana pudding drink and it was actually very delicious because I love sweet. Parking is definitely tough. Ooo also tried the popular banana bread with chocolate chips and was not great. The cafe itself is huge and lots of people working from their laptops. read more

Nice atmosphere. Drew me in off the sidewalk. I was welcomed immediately. 4 employees behind the large U shaped counter. Medium and dark roasts. Very good (better than Starbucks). Numerous food items worth considering. read more

Everyone is really friendly and not fake friendly like sometimes you see. It's always super crowded, especially with people bringing their laptops taking up tables all day, which is kind of a bummer but when you can get a spot, it's awesome. Cappuccinos and pastries are yummy. Definitely one of my favorite spots. read more

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Their espresso was delicious and their staff were super friendly. Sits right on the strip of encinitas with a bunch of cool locations and a short walk to the beach! read more