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    Better Buzz Coffee Imperial Beach

    4.3 (94 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Maria A.

    We came in to get some coffee and light bites during this visit. Once we saw the huge drive thru line, we opted to go in. It's a cute spot with plenty of parking and pretty spacious inside with tons of seating and photo opps. We got in line and just tried to navigate the menu a bit since we had roughly a 10-15 min wait while they rushed to get caught up on orders (to go, drive thru, online). They let us know this and did apologize. After some time, we got to place an order: Carnitas and roasted pepper egg bites, Nitro cold brew, and a Killer Bee. We got almost all of our stuff in quick time (Nitro Cold Brew and the egg bites)/under 10 minutes. But as we were waiting, we saw more people come up and order, few people that were there from when we arrived and got their orders, and we also checked around to see how many people seemed to get their orders almost immediately. My husband ordered the Killer Bee and it wasn't until we realized almost 20 minutes had passed that we inquired about the drink. I'm not sure if it was forgotten or what (all of the items we ordered had around the same time stamp. But literally they made it on demand after my husband inquired about the drink (basically a redeye with a different name). So, this rating would've really been: 4 stars for the food and coffee drinks (delicious egg bites full of flavor with the carnitas and bell peppers) 1.5 stars averaged out for the service (the food and my Nitro cold brew + the delayed time of the Killer Bee/redeye. I saw that possibly ordering ahead online may be the way to go, but judging by the wait times some guests had, it seems like it was slightly quicker by ordering online. I'd probably be willing to give this location another chance if I'm in the area in the future, just to see if they would've improved or changed in certain areas highlighted in my review.

    Brittany F.

    I have been really wanting a banana coffee so I decided to come try this place out. Very busy on a Sunday morning, took about 25 min from start to finish in drive through. I ordered the best banana pudding drink. Hardly any banana flavor, honestly was subpar, the coffee itself is delicious tasted so fresh. I probably won't be back.

    Aricka M.

    Ordered ahead and picked up inside, thank goodness because the drive-thru line was down the street. Got the Caramel Buzz with oatmilk. Sweet and creamy, but tasted like a typical caramel blended drink...good, just not super memorable if I'm being honest. The cheese danish was pretty and tasted pretty good, but not my fav. Soft, slightly sweet and had a hint of lemon. Staff inside were extremely nice, super joyful and welcoming and they had really cute apparel too. Quick, easy stop...just order ahead. And maybe I'll order other items next time.

    Joe O.

    Just checked out the new Better Buzz Coffee Roasters location and they absolutely nailed it. First off, the space feels fresh, clean, and super welcoming. You can tell a lot of thought went into the layout and the vibe. It already feels like one of those spots that's going to become a go to for the neighborhood. Food and drinks were on point. I usually go with the Better Breakfast Sandwich and it did not disappoint. Great flavor, cooked right, and actually filling without being heavy. Paired it with the lavender blueberry lemonade refresher, which sounds a little out there but is honestly one of the best drinks on the menu. Super refreshing and not overly sweet. What really stood out though was the team. Service was fast, friendly, and just genuinely positive. Nancy is doing an incredible job leading this crew. You can feel the energy and organization the moment you walk in. Huge shoutout to Malaya and Keanu. Both brought great energy, were attentive, and made the experience feel personal while keeping everything running smoothly even during busy moments. For a brand new location, this place is already operating like it's been here for years. Definitely worth stopping in if you're anywhere near Imperial Beach.

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    Jack M.

    I really enjoyed my visit to this new Better Buzz in Imperial Beach, San Diego. The employees were hoot and friendly. It was April 1st and they were not short of April Fools jokes. I had the Feta Avocado Toast Deluxe with cortado. I was skeptical at first on the cortado, because the last time I ordered a cortado at the Better Buzz, they made me a cappuccino. This was a touch heavy on the foam but much better than the previous one. This just had a thin layer of foam and a great 50/50 ratio underneath. The espresso had a great robust flavor and was smooth to drink. Well done. The avocado toast was good. Although I prefer freshly sliced avocados, the avocado spread the place on this toast is pretty good. The thick cut multi-grain bread is quite good. The toast came with sliced cherry tomatoes, crumbled up feta cheese, and butter on the bread. It is perfect for a light breakfast or lunch. Like I said, the employees were quite the festive bunch. They are all very welcoming and friendly. They offer good conversation if you engage them. This location has a large inside and outside dining area. and a well organized drive thru with employees helping things along.

    Turkey pesto and banana pudding best drink ever

    I went yesterday for my daily coffee and let me tell you, this was so good! Besides the food and drink being really yummy the service was great. Got recommended few different drinks until I found the one I was looking for. Definitely coming back:) (highly recommend the turkey pesto)

    banana pudding best drink ever, horchata latte
    Sarah C.

    this is a cute store with loads of seating indoors and outdoors! love the variety of specialty drinks, merch, and pastries. the banana pudding best drink ever was delicious! we also got the horchata latte, but it was too sweet. the latte tasted more like cold brew and the best drink ever (cold brew) tasted more like a latte. however, the flavors were unique and fun, and they're a good sweet treat post bike ride along the beach

    Jemila P.

    We had a large order for our large family and appreciate the patience rotating through each member's desires. The food was delicious and fresh. Each item was reasonably priced and I felt especially surprised to see that drinks could be made with varying degrees of sweetness. (A sign was placed on the pastries case). I had the Avo toast and Moroccan-spiced ice coffee. Yum! The restaurant and restrooms were clean and properly maintained. We noted an outdoor area for seating but needed the tables to accommodate the children. I'd definitely return to try more!

    Vanilla bean latte with oat milk
    Jason P.

    Service, food, drinks, ambiance were all sooo good! I got to talk to the GM and AGM for a little bit, and they really knew all things coffee. I asked them how the banana pudding best drink was made, and they went into detail on the beans they use and everything. I love hearing details about coffee. Thank you Jeremy and Keanu for all the insightful information and delicious egg bites and drink!

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    James K.

    What a beautiful store & so large. Staffing is amazing with very fast service. Great location that will satisfy lots of neighborhood foot traffic and those that are commuting to the freeway for work in the mornings. Food is always top notch.

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    I really don't want to write this, but since it was for my supervisor, I'm frustrated. I ordered an açaí bowl and received this instead. My coworkers went afterward to show me what it should have looked like. I spent $50 plus a tip, and I wish I had seen this before tipping. This happened on Wednesday, August 12. My neighbor in Coronado who works on base around the corner from this location just told me he had a bad experience as well with the time receiving his food.

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    I got a cheese danish and it was cold and stale I took one bite and had to spit it out

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    Worst service messed up my drink order thanks a lot and gave me coffee with a bunch of ice never again

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    1 month ago

    They got my name wrong. I ordered a Chi Tea and the gave me a coffee. I ordered a Ham Crescent and it took them over 5 minutes.

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    We love Better Buzz! Staff is friendly and the service is fast. We tried their Caprese sandwich and Cinnamon Cold Cream Brew!

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    3 months ago

    Great team! Love this place. IB loves Better Buzz. Food, atmosphere, and the staff rock.

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    Absolutely disgusting. My bread was stale and too sweet.... It is a savory dish. Will not be coming back.

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    2 months ago

    Lovely store and great team I love stoping here on my way to the beach. Recommend the feta delux toast

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    2 months ago

    I love coming to better buzz! So happy they have one out in imperial beach and the staff is super helpful if you're not sure what to get

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    2 months ago

    Took 45 min for one drink. About 5 other people behind me got their drink first. My drink was really simple not even a coffee.

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    3 months ago

    Amazing service and tasty drinks (: general manager is amazing as well great customer service !

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    5 months ago

    The drinks are amazing the food looks so yummy .......Let's go team imperial Beach!!!!!!!! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

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    I love the coffee here. The people are very nice and it was super fast. Love the environment. Definitely will come back!

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