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    Better Buzz Coffee La Jolla

    4.3 (767 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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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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    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...

    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 :)

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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

    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.

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    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.

    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!

    I have been to this coffee with a friend and it was really a great experience the drinks are really and worth the price. The place is also adorable and really cocooning. The employees are also really nice !!

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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.

    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.

    Chanel Y.

    I had Better Buzz door dashed to work, and I was not disappointed! I do think that in general, Better Buzz might be a little more expensive than other coffee places. HOWEVER, the few times I've gone-they never ever miss on my drinks. What I mean by that is, I take one look at the color of the coffee and I know it's perfect. Whereas at other coffee places, I take a look at the drink and I know that they added too much creamer or not enough, just by looking at it and Better Buzz is very consistent, 100% in fact. So because of this, I'm willing to come here and spend a lil extra. Price aside, the drinks are always very very good. My favorite is the hazelnut divinity, it tastes like the milk leftover in your bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. It's so so so good! I also ordered a prickly pear lemonade and that was really good, too! Highly recommend!!

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    1 month ago

    The staff here are always super friendly! I love coming to this location to pick up my morning coffee and breakfast

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    7 days ago

    Karen has the best service she is so helpful and they do a very good job with great costumer service

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    6 days ago

    Love the staff, they are the best!! Always welcoming at this location - Vanilla latte is so good

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    Amazing service and coffee! Love this team. Best coffee in San Diego! Great pastries too.

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    15 days ago

    Service was fast and attentive. Cashier Rob was helpful when I was deciding what to get. Really cool layout also

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    2 months ago

    Rob was our cashier, very knowledgeable about the coffee and baked goods and had great recommendations! :) will be back

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    20 days ago

    Esme was so sweet and helpful in getting my friend a shirt in her size. She was super sweet!! 10/10

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    7 months ago

    First time here and I loved it! I wished I came here more on our trip. Fast and friendly customer service, and good coffee!

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    20 days ago

    Visited this location and was helped by Liv. Great service, friendly, and made my matcha amazing.

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    4 months ago

    We love this location! Rob is so friendly and the coffee always hits. I get the vanilla iced latte with banana cold foam

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    23 days ago

    great service and excellent customer care by grace! I live this code so much and this place is so welcomin!

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    4 months ago

    Great service! The staff are friendly and go above and beyond to ensure you have orders right. Highly recommended this location !

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    Rob was great and provided an electrifying experience! Great hospitality and highly recommend!

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