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Better Buzz Coffee La Jolla

4.3 (768 reviews)
Open • 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Liza T.

Great tasty coffee. I get espresso with a bit of milk and like the taste of the coffee here. We had slight issue with a drink order and they were able to resolve, appreciate that. Nice location. Open, airy. Close to the beach.

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Monique D.

I can't believe how popular Better Buzz has become! I was pleasantly surprised to find this location as soon as I stepped out of the parking structure on my way to La Jolla Cove. I've been to several of their Orange County locations, so it was nice to stumble upon one while I was on vacation. It felt like a little taste of home, even if home is only about 90 minutes away. Of course, I ordered my go-to Snickerdoodle Latte, and it was just as delicious as it is at every other Better Buzz I've visited. The location is super convenient for anyone heading to or from La Jolla Cove, and I'm sure I'll be back the next time I'm in the area.

Carmen V.

Great location, I love to meet my friend there when I am in La Jolla for a quick sweet bike or a nice coffee. It has the pleasant look and feel as many of the Better Buzz coffee shops, just being in La Jolla and so close to the water makes it more special. I like the structure of the store and the seating outside. I never have an issue finding where to sit, the issue is where to park!

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Leslie This place was amazing. It hits the vibe and the coffee was great it was the best in the town and anywhere near by. I had the Banana pudding drink it was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend to try this place out

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Enrique G.

It used to be great... note they have downgraded to a simple corporate store with super slow service, long lines and horrible food... One thing is to stand in line for 15 minutes to order but then the inefficiency of it, only to be rewarded with tiny portions that don't even fill half the container and in my case a blob of badly melted açaí with s mini sprinkle of the "special" offered toppings...

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Arlene B.

Thought it was a stand alone coffee spot but it turns out they have a few locations. We stumbled across it as we were walking in La Jolla and of course we had to try it It has an interesting outdoor indoor vibe. There was a line but it went pretty quickly. They had a variety of drinks but I opted for a summer special which had a coconut macadamia cream on top. Drinks came out quickly considering it was busy. Taste of the coffee was good, not too sweet and it was cute too!!! Just fyi bathroom line is longer than the coffee line

Emina A.

Rob was great! He recommended me his favourite pastry which was the EB cream cheese danish! 10/10 recommend anyone visiting La Jolla :)

Feta Avocado Deluxe Toast
Aryelle S.

This place can get busy and there isn't much seating for the traffic that comes through. There's lots of food and coffee options which has nice. They have a lot of specialty drinks, tons of pastry items as well. The food does take a little while to get. Highly recommend the avocado toast.

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Yolanda G.

This place has been my go to during my trip here in La Jolla. They are conveniently located by my hotel. The staff is super friendly and the ambience is really bright and lit. They offer many different choices such as a blackberry cheese, danish, scones, and cinnamon rolls. Love coming here I'm going to miss it when I have to head back home to another state where we don't have this.

Vanilla Bean Latte and Lemon Poppyseed Loaf

Came near closing and the service was great! Like that you can adjust the sweetness; open space makes it a perfect place to enjoy a coffee by the beach.

Dirty Chai latte with oat milk and banana cold foam
Chloe T.

Such a yummy drink - dirty chai latte with oat milk and banana cold foam. The cashier was so sweet helping us out since we had never been there before and I was asking about the menu. Our drinks came out quick and we took them with us as we walked around the town! I would love to try different drinks from there if I ever get back to one in CA. The shop is so fun since it's half inside and outside. It's expensive, but most coffee everywhere is expensive - especially in CA.

Great location!! My mom and I were so excited to get pumpkin spice lattes from here! They were excellent and the customer service was great as well!

Bacon Ciabatta
Felicia C.

Walked to Better Buzz with my husband from where we were staying in La Jolla since he used to come here. He ended up getting the breakfast biscuit and coconut buzz while I got the bacon ciabatta. Coconut Buzz - Actually pretty good, it was a little too sweet for my taste, but I liked the coconut flavor to it. Wished the ice were a little smoother since it all clumped together in the middle. Bacon Ciabatta - For $10, I could have gotten something a lot better. It was pretty bland and didn't have much in it. The spicy aioli sounded a lot better than it actually was. Honestly, I would probably go to Starbucks instead of Better Buzz. It wasn't a terrible experience, but it was nothing amazing either.

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Espresso, Service, Ambiance all top quality. The staff that helped me out were top notch. Check this spot out, you won't regret it.

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Great service and awesome green tea. Enjoyed my experience at this location. The cinnamon roll was delish.

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Rob was super nice and helpful with drink recommendation! :) my fav better buzz location

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Rob was so chill and had great service. Best better buzz in San Diego! Thank you ROB. Slay all day

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Rob took care of me and made my experience electrifying! Great hospitality! Highly recommend!

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Thank you, Jules! You're so awesome! Very helpful and charismatic! Love this location!

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3 months ago

Amazing service! Jules was so helpful and kind. Will definitely be coming back! They have the best coffee and pastries, and great seating.

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Love the vibe and drinks! This is my go-to coffee spot when I head to work. Emily was amazing! Highly recommend!!

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4 months ago

Best coffee!! I go here every morning. Get "best drink ever". People are friendly and vibe is hip. Rob is the friendliest!

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Very kind and great drinks! Great atmosphere as well! And great service! The best drink

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great service at this coffee shop shout out to grace for being so welcoming and patient!

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Hi there, I love better buzz and recently have been to the Escondido location(closest to me) however they are limited with their merchandise. I was wondering does this location sell the glass drinking jar that they serve in? Thanks in advance!

I've seen the glass cans for sale here and read on social media that they're also at the Hillcrest location!

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