The hazelnut divinity is the holy grail of coffee drinks. It's my boyfriends favorite. He can't get enough. I love their acai bowls. The atmosphere and decor is what really drew us in. It's so cute and modern. And the fact that the location is on the 101, the beach is so close by. Perfect little coffee shop for our Saturday mornings. read more

I came into this location and had a very strange experience. Nicole asked what we wanted and I asked if the chai tea had caffeine, as I couldn't consume anything with caffeine. She said it did and suggested the gingerbread herbal tea. I went with that. Sounded good. While she was writing my cup she told my mom and I randomly "I hate working here so much the owner is so stingy I can't believe I work today and the next 8 days..." it went on for at least 2 minutes. We were so caught of guard (as I didn't ask anything in the first place) but remained kind and waited for my drink. After 15 minutes the barista said they were out of the tea and I mentioned Nicole had grabbed it and put it to the side (I could literally see it, so I kindly pointed). He said great and I was given a HOT cup. When I took a sip it was literally boiling black coffee. It was 100% coffee. I've been into better buzz dozens of times and never had a poor experience but this was very strange! read more

Good cozy place super comfy and sweet ! The place is clean and modern lots of place to sit. Staff friendly and fun. Ppl go there to sit in talk or work on there laptops so I wouldn't go with kids Drink was decent read more

Good coffee and espresso but service is super slow and not worth the wait on weekends. High schoolers behind the counter and in the back just don't quite get it done unfortunately. read more

Downtown Encinitas was in major need of a good coffee/breakfast spot. The interior is modern, chic and there lots of options for seating. Their coffee and treats are all yummy too (I have their nitro, honey latte, Danish, and sandwiches). I've been there 3 times since opening and plan on going weekly for my coffee fix. read more

I love good coffee, and this place has it! I love walking around, and going in and out of the shops here in Encinitas. Always ready to find a new place or try anything I stumble upon. So last week my husband and were Christmas shopping and we were in need of a good cup of coffee. ( We very much dislike bad or cheap coffee, not worth my time!) So we came upon this coffee place, Better Buzz Coffee! yeaaaaay and so glad I did. Friendly staff, a bit of a bicycle kind of decor going on, pretty big, lots of seating, and some nice open window side walk seating, love it! You can really get a great cup of coffee here, no drip but instead their coffee is based off of expresso shots. Delicious true tasting coffee. I LOVE A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE!!!!!! and anything else is a waste of my time. bleh! BUZZ coffee is deliciously fresh and just the best! okay, I want some right now! read more

Best drink ever is the best drink ever, even for a black coffee person like me. It is best with 1/2 coconut and 1/2 vanilla

Great coffee + tea drinks and super friendly awesome staff.. Shootout to Anita, Jessica, and Nicole!!

Love their Matcha Latte Iced! So delicious, my only complaint is that sometimes it can be a little grainy. If the consistency of how this drink is made was better, I would totally give a 5 star review. :) read more

Love better buzz! Delicious coffee and great food. However, $6 for a small piece of toast with some avocado doesn't seem like a fair price. It was delicious but I'm no where near full... read more

I had the best experience here, the cashier Robert was so nice! Great service and even made conversation when my card was being slow, although I was in a hurry being treated as a person not just a customer is a nice change from other coffee shops I've been to. Thanks Robert! read more

The best drink ever is definitely great and the avocado toast is a must for first timer! I love the bread!

Nice atmosphere with good vibes and great cup of buzz. I enjoy the chai tea with soy.

Encinitas was in need of a coffee, hangout spot and Better Buzz definitely delivers that. The baristas are friendly, the decor is super cute, and the coffee is good. I really like "The Best Drink Ever." read more

Great coffee joint with good decor on the PCH. They make great lattes (pretty sweet but it's fine since you can ask to adjust the sweetness) and offer great coffee to buy to make cold brew yourself. We purchased their dark roast Night Sky and the result with cold brew method was a clean yet fragrant coffee with almost no acidity. Very nice. Didn't mind the hazelnut latte I had when picking up the coffee either. Staff was very friendly and quick with the service. Would definitely come back.....kids loved the chocolate croissant also. read more

After coming here for the first time, it is now my new favorite place! I love the vibe, and their acai/pitaya bowls are the best I've had. Also, huge shoutout to the great customer service. My only complaint would be that that drinks are a little overpriced for what they are. Will definitely be coming again. read more

Quickly become one of my favorite places for morning coffee in Encinitas. I always end up running into people that I know, and it's a nice friendly atmosphere with amazing food and fantastic coffee - the avocado toast is amazing! read more

Seriously one of my favorite coffee shops I've ever been to! Their hazelnut and honey latte are amazing! Flavorful and you can still taste the boldness of the coffee read more

I like this place but service is incredibly slow even when there isn't a line out the door! By the type of place you'll want to grab and go in a hurry but definitely good for lounging ! read more

Love the atmosphere of this place!! Very hipster and unique. I tried the "Best Drink Ever" and indeed it lived up to its name! I wanted to try an acai bowl, but unfortunately they were out of acai (which was a bummer), hopefully the next time I will be able to try it. Also had a grilled caprise sandwich, very tasty. read more

Long delay. Lost my order and didn't seem to care. Out of sugar. Good coffee. Probably Wouldn't go back.

Mexican Hot Chocolate. Hot chocolate with a shot of espresso. Super cute place, ambiance and AMAZING coffee. They also have kombucha on tap, and little bites that are delic! read more

This is a beautiful coffee shop. The tables and chairs are of really good quality and the "vibe" in the place is great. However, the coffee is only ok. It's decent, but not what u would expect from a company that spent so much on their build out. read more

Coffee is average. Service is slow chaos. Staff is comprised of people too cool to serve anyone not their beach buddy. Waited much too long for a simple Americano while multiple customers who came in after me were served before me. No reason for me to return. read more

Ew I walked in and saw a cat standing and eating on the table. Promptly walked out. So gross and unsanitary.

Excellent coffee, cool staff, very hip/unique interior design. Yum. Will be back fo-sho.

One of our favourite places to stop at when in Encinitas, the baristas are always so nice to us. The Best Drink Ever is one of our favourites, although some of the teas have slowly made it onto our favourite's list, especially that blackberry mint green tea they had a couple months back. They also have gluten-free muffins and gluten-free cookies, hoping they may start adding vegan pastries to their menu soon. They also have the BEST acai bowls we have ever had, along with the added almond butter and gluten-free granola. Although, it may get crowded there at times it is well worth the wait and the baristas are always very quick. read more

Nothing fancy for me. I know I have used their drive-thru's but I still wasn't super impressed. All I know it's a place you either LOVE or Meh/ can't say Hate - but wouldn't go back... so for us, we don't go back. There are so many GREAT coffee places that we'd rather just go. You be the judge. read more

Great local coffee shop with tons of food and drink options! Location and space is beautiful and decorated perfectly to fit the vibe of San Diego and Encinitas. The "Best Drink Ever" is just that! This is the spot while walking around Encinitas or on your way to work. Love it! read more

I was just passing through on my way to San Diego and OH MY GOD their ice soy vanilla latte is fantastic! Even the simple ham and cheese croissant was great! So bummed I live in LA or this would be my go-to coffee place. And staff was super sweet!! That's important to mention... read more

This is by far my favorite coffee shop in northern San Diego! The line is almost always long but it goes by fast! And you will quickly come to realize why there is even a line! The coffee is divine! read more

Visiting from Arizona we were told this place has the best coffee! This place did not disappoint. We had the honey latte and Mexican mocha. They were both amazing. We will definitely be back. read more

Nice decoration ! Nice customer service.regular latte price was reasonable (4$) and taste was good.first i ordered vanilla late then it tasted to me so sweet.i went back and asked if i exchange my vanilla late to regular one .the lady was very kind she said that "of course, no problem" .and i think she was the business owner.i am very glad to go there.will be back soon! read more

LOVE the hippie bowl. The vibe of this place is so uplifting and just makes me feel like I can take on the day. The location is on point, I can have my acai and head straight to the beach. Their avocado toast is really good too. I usually get it on gluten free bread (love the option!!) Must go!! read more

This place has the best avocado toast ever! Big, thick slices of multi-grain bread, topped with avocado, and cherry tomatoes with arugula. I keep the feta cheese off and add a poached egg, and I am in heaven. I'm only giving 3 stars because Better Buzz is good, but overpriced. They are always busy, and they generally don't seem to have their sh*t together staff wise, which answers the question as to why they are always hiring. I'll still go because I'm a sucker for avocado toast on the go. PS. Don't get the chai latte unless you want 3 days worth of sugar. read more

Super cute!! I love the decor and everything about it! Down to the real espresso mugs. The avocado toast is absolutely delicious and I love that they serve organic coffee. My first time I went I ordered a chai tea latte(my go to at Lofty) it was sooo sweet!! It tasted like melted down ice cream, I ended up throwing it out after a couple sips. I was next recommended the "best drink ever" but half sweetened, another friend said it's too sweet. I got it and wasn't impressed, again, I couldn't even finish it. It was still extremely sweet and didn't have much flavor. My friend got a normal latte and it was ok, I was told a long time ago that you know it's a good latte when you can put a design in it. These are just foamy like Starbucks. I'll stick to goodonya and lofty for coffee but definitely go there for the toast! read more

The coffee is nice and strong, a little too sweet for my taste, so I get the white mocha with half a scoop and it's perfect. The acai bowl with blueberries, banana, granola and honey is fresh, delicious and addictive. read more

The food is absolutely terrible and the coffee is mediocre at best. You'd be better off driving another 5 minutes north and going to the Pannikin. read more

I love Better Buzz - just not the Encinitas location so much. The quality is inconsistent and the customer service could be better. There are times that I wait for 5-7 minutes and it's not that busy. Earlier this week, I ordered a large hot black tea latte. It was luke warm and there was so much foam on the top that the actual tea only filled 70% of the large cup. Unfortunately I had already driven away when I took a sip and couldn't drink it until I got home to heat it up in the microwave, which is when I realized I didn't even get a full drink once I removed the lid. This is the second time in a month this has happened. In fairness, the first time, I caught it before I got in my car and they did make me a new drink when I returned to complain. This time I was in a hurry and didn't check my drink as I thought the last time was a fluke. It's not a big deal but the drinks are expensive- quite a bit more than Starbucks and Coffee Bean so I expect more consistency. I have been to the Better Buzz in San Marcos many times and never had any issues with quality or customer service. I am going to drive to the San Marcos Better Buzz even though it's farther. I hope the Encinitas location can improve as I visit Encinitas often and would love to buy a tea but not when I can't get consistent quality. read more

Love the vibe!! The environment is awesome and the employees are super friendly. The iced Best Drink in the World is probably the best iced coffee I've ever had. Love the location too...you can get the coffee and walk down to the beach. Definitely coming back when I'm in the area. These need to be more everywhere lol read more