Absolutely love this place! There's nothing not to love here. The decor is awesome, vibe is great, and drinks are AMAZING. My friend brought me here since we were visiting in the area and I have to come back. I'm a huge coffee addict, and drink from cold brews with no sweetener/creamer to lattes. I also don't like my coffee to be too sweet. I ordered the horchatta latte and it was perfect to the taste! I also tried my friend's "best drink ever," and that was also perfect! One of my favorite coffee spots overall. I wish there was a place like this in LA! read more

One afternoon I wanted to get a cold coffee beverage and chose to go to Better Buzz in Encinitas. I had difficulty finding parking so I went around the block a couple of times, and decided to park in the back of the shop. I've frequented this shop over the years and typically enter from the back of the shop. I noticed the door said employee entrance only and hadn't been to the shop to get coffee during modified hours and online ordering. I have been having some severe back pain so was hoping to get a drink quickly. What a horrible experience I that day. I called ahead and spoke with one of the employees saying that they were open so when I walked in with my mask on, I was confronted by Brandon. He commented that I needed to come to the front of the building and place my order via my phone. I said that I was having trouble walking and I understood that I shouldn't have come through the back door. I told them that would have to come back another time since I wasn't able to walk around to the front of the shop as he directed me to. I said thank you to Brandon and the girl who was working in the shop that day. Brandon said, "have a great day girl"... I responded, "you too." Then Brandon changed his tune and in a really loud whisper, he made a really snarky remark saying "wow, you should really learn how to read and your back doesn't look like it really hurts, lady!" I had walked to the back door when I heard what he said was very hurtful, unkind, and rude. I confronted him and told him that was unkind. There were many other ways that he could have been helpful. Customer service and being kind should go hand in hand. I was in tears when I left. I went on the Better Buzz website to report my mistreatment and hadn't heard back from anyone regarding this. Several days later I called the main office and left a voice mail. Again, no one reached out to me. Please feel free to reach out to me as I have already mesaged called corporate I would like to discuss this. read more

I dont like leaving bad reviews for local businesses, however... Asked for an extra hot double shot cortado. Got a lukewarm single shot flat white. read more

Heads up to my fellow allergy sufferers and vegans, the avocado toast is toasted with BUTTER. There's no mention of this on the menu -- had to figure it out myself after taking a bite. The staff was super nice and offered to remake my food but kind of shocking that this isn't mentioned anywhere. The ingredients are super fresh and the coffee is delicious. Would just appreciate more allergy transparency around dairy especially. read more

They accept like 100 door dash orders in the morning. If you don't order by app 20 mins ahead, don't bother going

Ordered to this location on accident and was told by the app to call to cancel my order - called several times with no answer so lost my $30

Absolutely the worst service I have experienced. No sense of urgency. The baristas were soulless drones.

Fast forward almost a year and I am impressed with Better Buzz, their customer service and their App (well done.) I have been there several times now and things have improved and same great coffee. read more

I always love finding new coffee places to try! I finally got a chance to try Better Buzz after my friends kept telling me about this place! You can either order ahead online via their website or order in person. For this location, they have a little patio area outside that you can sit to enjoy your coffee! My friend recommended me to try the Best Drink Ever without any adjustments. The Best Drink Ever is a classic americano with signature creamy vanilla. I usually don't like my coffee with anything but wow this drink was AMAZING. I didn't think it was too sweet and it definitely woke me up that day. My friends also ordered their Rose Water Latte which had the rose flavor but we all agreed the Best Drink Ever was probably the best drink ever! If you're ever in San Diego, I definitely recommend trying their coffee! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Encinitas - Best drink ever - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

I wish they expanded into Orange County or at least South OC, because this is (in my humble opinion) THE BEST COFFEE SHOP. Comparing it to other staple coffee shops, I think Better Buzz is very rich in flavor. In other places, it feels more watered down, especially due to a lot of ice, but I am always so satisfied and pleased with the different drinks + their distinguishable flavor. My favorite the Best Drink Ever, an Americano with their signature vanilla. Mouth watering just thinking about it again. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and caffeine to just be dangerously good. I also love the Hazelnut Divinity, which is a white chocolate mocha with some hazelnut. It is so rich + creamy; it's exactly how I want all of my cups of coffee to be. The shop is also so aesthetically cute; it's the perfect Instagram spot ;) read more

Better Buzz Coffee Encinitas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Always a pleasure getting BUZZed at Better Buzz! Staff is always friendly and quick to service with good food and quaint ambiance. Never any complaints on my end! read more

Went back again this weekend, still great as ever! The barista taking my order was knowledgeable about the questions I had regarding sugar in some of the ingredients. read more

Better Buzz is a staple to the San Diego area! Every time I visit SD I always visit Better Buzz! The baristas are very talented and have extensive knowledge about coffee and espresso. Keep Better Buzz local and get yourself a coconut buzz! read more

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service was amazing and staff were beyond friendly and helpful. really great location short walking distance to the beach. the açaí bowl and matcha tea were fantastic. read more

I just moved to the area and decided to try this place because it's on the way to work, so I decided to ask the barista what she recommended. Bethany (I think that was her name) was so kind and offered her favorite drink, which was really good! Looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu soon read more

Okay, I am a coffee person. I drink a lot of it and I rarely make it myself. So I've been around the coffee scene. I'm also very picky. This is not "coffee". It's sugary caffeine! That's being said, I'm not going to say it's wrong or bad, it's just not my thing. I've had two drinks now from their menu and both were sugar overload. I feel like I need to brush my teeth while drinking them. Yeesh! Best Drink Ever comes with a guarantee so you can return it if you don't think it's the best. But I'd already started driving and couldn't return it. Should have just stuck to a two pump vanilla americano which is my go-to. But I like to see what these places are all about with their specialty drinks. read more

Always love getting a Better Buzz! My all time favorite was the Coconut Cream Cold Brew, but sadly, it has been taken off the menu. I did, however, try for the first time the Matcha tea, iced with cream and orange essence. I never would have thought to put these two flavors together but strangely enough, it works! My drink was really good, although too sweet (and I asked for it to be less sweet), for my taste. I keep hoping they will enhance their menu with items such as real maple syrup instead of sugar or pre-made syrups. Plant based creams rather than dairy in the specialty drinks, etc. still, their coffee is really good and I find the employees to be pretty nice, but the Point Loma location definitely seems to be a little more welcoming. So, head over to Better Buzz if you're in the area, the menu is pretty basic with the choice of Lattes, teas, signature drinks and down to the basic cup of coffee. They offer some food items as well, though I haven't tried anything yet. read more

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Way too crowded. Drinks take a long time and hot drinks are usually made quicker than cold crafted drinks, so order your hot drink extra hot otherwise you'll be sipping on a lukewarm coffee drink when your multiple order is finally done. Person receiving order drink and moving the cups in the que also is not wearing gloves and puts his fingers in cups and on the rims while moving them. Latte Coffee is mediocre. Cold crafted drink was much tastier. read more

This place is in a great location and the service is awesome, highly recommended. I've been to a couple other locations but this one's my favorite read more

Amazing service great coffee. The environment is so welcoming. Definitely have to add this as a stop to any San Diego trip.

This place is awesome! I typically drink black coffee but when I'm feeling like I deserve a treat and I'm at Better Buzz, I always order their Best Drink Ever (hot), which is an a Americano, vanilla powder and I think magical fairy dust. It's delicious and totally worth the calories. I definitely get a strong buzz from it. Also worth mentioning, their açai bowls. Get one. They're yummy and so filling! It's always crowded and loud so if you come here to study or do work, bring headphones. There is only street parking so bee patient. read more

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Better Buzz coffee has many branches within SD, but let's talk about this one specifically. It has many tables with outlets. Many people were sitting at tables with their laptops out doing work. Not too noisy, so a great opportunity to get some work done. I ordered the white mocha buzz blended drink. It was way too sweet for me, but no points docked from them since the drink tastes as intended. Drinks took around 5 minutes or less to come out, rarely taking over that time unless you ordered a blended drink like me. Great atmosphere. read more

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fave spot to study and people watch especially because it's so lively on the weekend. service is a hit or miss in regards to friendliness, but the coffee is always good. food is also great. read more

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Great place! Love the setting- so glad they are animal friendly too! I had the lavender tea latte and it was Delicious! read more

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Average coffee Inflated prices Average service Any company that sells coffee prices higher than starbucks better be awesome. This is not it! read more

When you first walk by, the cuteness draws you in immediately. I was almost thinking I didn't want to wait in the line, but those workers are quick and they move that line fast. Super nice people with great personalities. The young gal with the pink and brown hair is so nice! The young man that called my name for my drink also had a great smile and was super friendly as well. This will be my new coffee place when I am in the area for sure! I had a lavender something, I forget, but it was sooo good. My hubby got an iced best drink ever and it it really is a best drink. Will definitely be back and hopefully soon!! Cute vibes here!! #bestdrink read more

The workers here are snobby and rude. The boy with curly hair was kind and nice but the blonde girl with shadow roots and the Asian girl are snobby and rude like they hate their job. Why do people have jobs they hate and then get paid for being rude??? Like ???? I used to work at a coffee shop long hours and I would never be rude to someone even if I'm having a bad day. You can make other peoples days based off your own actions. I will never come back. read more

The coffee has always been amazing. The baristas are always friendly. The open-air atmosphere is literally a breath of fresh air. The beach town vibe is awesome. And as of 2024, the Wifi is much more reliable. It is a joy for me to be productive and get some work done in such a pleasant environment. One secret menu item I suggest is the cortado. You can order it even though it does not appear in the menu. I prefer it because I like more espresso and less milk in my coffee beverage. When I visit, I usually have to park a block or two away, but I consider that an opportunity to get in a beneficial walk for exercise. read more

I went there with family and was not disappointed it was extremely good , music was fun my lavender latte was sooo good I added sugar and omg amazing my dads girlfriend got the best drink and she is in love with it read more

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Service and quality. The entire team in Encinitas consistently delivers. I always get their hot latte and their beans are the best of the best to take home. read more

Great tasting coffee and their customer service is amazing. The Mocha frozen drink is so good. The muffins were also delicious. The reason they are getting 4 instead of 5 stars is because it was very dirty. The tables seem like no one had cleaned them for awhile. I also love that they sell their coffee to go. Would definitely be back to try their other coffees read more

This place is definitely buzzing!! Came in with my son for something quick for breakfast while waiting for my daughter finishing up her junior lifeguard program at the beach. Conveniently located so it was a no brainer to grab something quick. During our 2 weeks here I always noticed people carrying trays of coffee and food out of this place. We have a drive thru location where I live so a sit down location with food was inviting to try out. We arrived with a long line but the line moved quickly. I honestly was impressed with the hustle and quick service to get the line moving. You order up front and the girl taking our order was friendly and didn't rush you. I loved this type of service. This is the type of service I'm use to coming from the East coast. We ordered chocolate and almond croissants and a latte. Found seating at a shared counter as the patio tables out front were taken. Our items are what we expected. I'd definitely come back and try a breakfast plated food item. Wish more places had this hustle. read more

Staff great was there for the Switchfoot Bro-Am super busy but friendly and accommodating. The blended ice coconut drink is to die for.

I don't think a single butter buzz location can make a drink with specific modifications. They will just make the drink the way that they were trained and that's it. Don't bother asking for things like half sweet or extra whip. They will just do it by default. Poor training on the entirety of the company. Oh well maybe next time. read more

Came here a couple of times for coffee. Large seating area (indoor and outdoor) with large windows. "Best Drink Ever" is my go to (is it the cream?!). I did try the mint infused coffee recently, which was more bitter than the Philz equivalent (mint mojito) with less cream. Hard to find parking in the area, which is the only downside. I did also come recently to buy some mugs for a gift - lots of merchandise for die hard fans! read more

Passed by this coffee spot while in town visiting. Super cute from the outside and even cuter inside. Got to the counter all excited to order our drinks and as we were ordering I could tell the lady taking our order that had little stars painted on her eyes was in a mood and she definitely didn't have a "better buzz"!! It could've possibly been because " there's only two of us today they're suppose to be 5" as that's what we were told as we waited almost 15 minutes for the last of the 4 drinks we ordered. Fast forward to letting the same lady know that we're waiting for our last drink and she let us know they're on it if we could wait they're short staffed she makes my drink in a huff and I instantly knew ugh this is not gonna be nice. So disappointed!!!!!! As I watched her make my "cinnamon iced water" because that's all she put it in as I watched her make it. It was suppose to an horchata iced latte. So I stood in line to ask for a new drink. The young lady that took our order was very pleasant and sweet and even said this is not what our horchata iced lattes look like :/ second drink was good just disappointed in the service as we were excited to try a new place that looked so cute. such a bummer :/ read more

Super cute place among the shops of Encinitas! Sadly, their espresso machines were down when we went so we were coffee-less, HOWEVER, we got blended caramel drinks and even without coffee they were stinking delicious. We left California before we got to go back on a coffee available day, but when we come back up here, we're coming back! read more

Such a cute little coffee shop we stopped into while on vacation. The staff was amazing and service was so friendly. Such a great location too! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Encinitas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Got the Better Breakfast sandwich, delicious! White mocha latte, icing on the cake. Will be back. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Encinitas - Better Breakfast Sandwhich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

This Better Buzz is my favorite location. The vibes are good and the coffee is always on point! The service is always quick and the baristas are super friendly. read more