Awesome service, super cool staff! Would give a 10 star if I could. Drinks are splendid, definitely recommend the vanilla bean latte or an iced green tea; they're super simple and delicious. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Mission Gorge & Zion - Regular iced Vanilla bean latte w/ almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The service was excellent! The team was very accommodating for all my family's requests

Gracy was so friendly and made us feel like home ... love the drinks and food . Will definitely come back at 3 times a week.

The coffee here is delicious, just get here before the morning rush. I recommend ordering pickup, the drive through bleeds into the street. They have the standard pastries available here. The service is great here especially in the morning the energy is up. read more

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I gave this Better Buzz Coffee location another chance after a disappointing visit last month (Sun. 3/22), and it was the exact same issue--again. At this point, it's clearly a pattern, especially on Sundays. Last time, I placed a mobile order in advance and arrived at the pickup time. My order wasn't ready. The café wasn't busy, yet drive-thru and walk-in customers who ordered after me got their drinks first. Several employees were standing around talking, and when I asked about my order, I was told it was being worked on--only to find out it had been sitting behind the counter waiting for ice. That's not a delay--that's poor workflow and lack of attention. Waiting over 15 minutes for one iced coffee in a non-busy store is unacceptable. What made it worse? No apology from the manager. Today was no better. I placed a mobile order at 7:34 AM with an estimated pickup of 7:39 AM. Immediately after ordering, the time was pushed to 7:56 AM. That completely defeats the purpose of ordering ahead. If the system can't handle mobile orders properly, it shouldn't be offered. This location consistently fails at the basics--organization, communication, and customer service. Mobile orders are clearly not being prioritized or managed correctly, and the staff appears disengaged. The Sunday team, in particular, needs serious improvement. After multiple similar experiences, this isn't just disappointing--it's unacceptable. read more

SUPER cute place... i've only driven through and gotten coffee. So this time went in.. so adorable inside. People working, studying, visiting friends. Just a great vibe!! I wish the staff was loving it as much as the people there. They seemed a bit grumpy. Except 1 guy and 1 girl. They were rocking it. Racing around. Wish I got names.. because the other 2 just were not happy to be there. I get it, it's work.. but.... The guy who stood out had back hair, pony tail. The girl had us out drinks through the drive thru. Super bubbly. My cinnamon Horchata latte... words can't define how amazing it was... an only 170 calories or something crazy!!! I could drink this everyday!! I ordered the ham and cheese croissant. I have to say the flavor was great. Hard to hold when the bottom was cut so thin it falls off when you pick it up. attempted to put it back together and just accepted the inside of the sandwhich was going to be on the outside. Lol we will be back and try again! read more

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I stopped by this better buzz while I was in the area. This is definitely one of the toughest to navigate locations - the parking lot is very small (lots of spaces just way too tight for two directions) and trying to enter/exit on this busy road is brutal. I ordered the mint coffee mojito for online pickup and was pretty disappointed. It was mostly cream (see picture) where I'm used to this drink being coffee forward. It lacked mint flavor too. I would probably avoid this location and try hillcrest or another one instead. read more

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I love the decor of this place and it was funny is that the day I came there was a person dressed up in a bee costume. When you walk in, it feels like a high-end hotel and they have a variety of food and drinks that you can order from this is actually my first time at a better buzz and I can see why it's a popular chain. The service was OK as you could tell they were pretty busy and it took some time for them to take our order and I guess it was also because there's a drive-through---my only one critique is that it's hard to find a garbage can. I got the Matcha latte and it was pretty good not too sweet not too bitter and I do wish there was more of the Matcha flavor, but overall the mix with the oat milk was creamy and good. read more

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First time at this Better Buzzed and we decided to walk in rather than the drive thru. The coffee was good, and I appreciated how clean and well-kept the space was. The staff seemed on top of things, and our drinks didn't take too long to receive. The only downside was the noise level -- it was really loud, to the point where it was hard to relax or have a conversation. If you don't mind a noisy atmosphere, you'll probably love it. But if you're looking for a quiet spot to work or unwind, this might not be the best fit. read more

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I come to this location all the time because it's the closest to my house. They are super friendly here and I've never had one of my orders be wrong like some other coffee shops sometimes. Def recommend coming here! read more

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We were welcomed as soon as we walked in. The store was so busy Saturday and Sunday it was literally buzzing. I tried the banana pudding beat drink ever and really enjoyed it. 1st sip tastes like a good coffee then I mixed in the foam and the drink got even better and tastes like banana pudding (not fake tasting banana either which was good). Saturday my drink was missing the cookie, just adds a little something I think my son got a hot caramel vanilla beat drink ever and he said it was delicious and truly was the best drink ever! Sunday I didn't realize I accidentally ordered him the same but iced and he say very tasty as well. In fact he said he wished there was one closer to/ on campus. Prices are comparable to other coffee places. Plenty of seating inside and the drive thru can get very busy and lined up past the local hospital across the street (to the point it can be hard to get into the parking if you are walking in for pick up). Just be patient, the line seemed to move quickly. read more

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FIVE STARS FOR THE CASHIER BRI!! She was so welcoming, kind, and communicative of all that better buzz has to offer. From her friendly smile to endless back and forth compliments, Bri is what makes better buzz worth coming back to. Ordered a large "best banana pudding drink" which is like an iced latte sweetened with banana cold foam! Drink 9.5/10 Experience 9/10 Bri 11/10 read more

Better Buzz Coffee Mission Gorge & Zion - Banana pudding best drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Love food and customer service. The ambiance and feeling and atmosphere. Grab the local coffee read more

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Better Buzz has some pretty good drinks. So far my favorite drink here is the Coconut Buzz. The Fashion Valley locations are closest to me. For whatever reason they had one location in Fashion Valley, then they opened another one in the mall next to the movie theater upstairs. But I guess if there is demand, you got to try to meet it (even if it's in the same shopping mall). We just happened to be in the neighborhood so came to this location here in Mission Gorge. It has a fair amount of parking. They having seating indoors and outdoors. They also have a drive thru which is convenient. We decided to head in to order our drinks. It was cool inside (was a hot summer day when we stopped by). Several workers greeted us as we walked in. We have ordered here many times before, so we all kind of knew what we wanted. We sat down and I couldn't help but notice some of the tables and seating required some TLC (like it was very noticeable). I'm sure the workers all had something they had to get done, but I think at least one person should circle through the seating area to make sure everything is in order. We were there a solid 30-45 minutes and I don't remember anyone checking or cleaning the seating area. We got our drinks in the time you would expect. Drinks were pretty good. I love their Coconut Buzz... and I'm not the biggest fan of coconut lol. Something about the flavor profile just makes it very appealing to me. The others in my group enjoyed their drinks as well. We hung out for a short time because it was warm outside. Service was good. The gal that took our order was super nice and personable. Drinks were spot on and timely. I'd return to this location again. I really like Better Buzz Coffee. My only knock was the seating area was not clean, but I'm going to chalk it up the workers being too busy. We are fans and will return. 4 / 5: Drinks 4 / 5: Service 3 / 5: Cleanliness 4 / 5: Overall (rounding up) read more

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Come here occasionally due the location being close to work and overall I have had pretty good experiences here both through the drive-thru and in store. However, my most recent experience was subpar. The gal who took over the register was pretty cold and lacked professionalism. It was off putting especially for 7am. With that said, I think their coffee is just okay. I'm not positive they're still using pure espresso in their drinks, I haven't gotten a true caffeine "buzz" from their lattes in a long time. The banana cream cap is just okay. This is my go to place when there's no other choice. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Mission Gorge & Zion - Banana Cream Cap BDE and Bacon Ciabatta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Better Buzz is one of my favorite corporate coffee shops. Their iced matcha is great, and I can only imagine their coffee is just as amazing. When I'm hungry, I love their chili crunch breakfast wrap, and their 3-seed avocado toast is really delicious too. I appreciate having the option to order through the drive-thru or sit inside their cute shop and enjoy the atmosphere. All the employees always seem happy and provide wonderful customer service. Thank you! read more

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I love this location because the staff is always so friendly and helpful! I'm not a sweet coffee girlie, so it helps when they guide me to drinks that I will actually enjoy. The drive thru was super fast and efficient and the lane was clean. The banana pudding best drink ever should be on the menu permanently! Amazing! read more

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Absolutely love Better Buzz's seasonal toasted marshmallow hot chocolate! The hot chocolate was served at the appropriate temperature and the toasted marshmallow on top was amazing. Service was great and the ambiance had a nice vibe. FYI drive through is crazy long at times and can cause issues to get in the parking lot. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Mission Gorge & Zion - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This store looks great, the vibes are right, and service is good. I love the banana cream latte. I just wish the prices weren't so high. I know others don't mind because this location is always busy. read more

4-5 months ago I posted a review here and got a reply from Ashley. She was friendly and helpful as I told her how cold the Allied Gardens and Hillcrest are locations are in winter and spring; I also mentioned that the music was too loud, above 70db,in both locations... Sometimes even louder past 6pm in Hillcrest. She said she'd look into it but nothing has changed in 4-5 months and she never responded back to me. I'd like to know if anything is going to be done about the temperature and music volume? read more

We love better buzz! Such a cute coffee shop, lots of opportunity for photo ops! They have a good amount of seating inside and outside. Always smiling kind and helpful employees! The drinks we have tried are always perfect and delicious, we enjoy the food and treats as well! The ube cookie is a must try (perfectly soft and huge!!). My go to is an iced hazelnut divinity, I enjoy a sweet coffee and this is always perfectly sweet my liking. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Mission Gorge & Zion - Big ube cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Always nice staff and delicious drinks I love it here and they always love to see us read more

Better Buzz Coffee Mission Gorge & Zion - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this better buzz location. They do everything right. awesome service super nice people.

After my bad review at the Hillcrest location, Management reached out to me gave me a gift card so I thought I give better buzz another try.. came to Mission Gorge location and I'm glad I decided to give them another try... from when I walked in to walking out I felt all the good vibes... I ordered Feta Avocado Deluxe & hot Best Drink Ever & they both was delicious.. read more

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The iced best drink ever is my favorite. Always great service at this location. Thank you Tanya and Miranda for going the extra mile on a rainy Sunday! read more

Smaller better buzz store with about 8 tables and a few outlets. It's very clean and well lit and music is a good level for those who want to study. There is a spacious parking lot and also offers a drive through. I like how better buzz roasts their own beans and has expanded to many locations throughout San Diego county. I didn't get any food or pastries, but the coffee was good and service was excellent. I'd recommend checking out this location if in the area! read more

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I had a long day today, so I decided to treat myself to Better Buzz. When I went through the drive-thru, Sarah took my order! She was so sweet and kind. I usually try to decide what I want to order beforehand because I know it can be annoying, especially when there's a long line. This time though I didn't know exactly what I wanted but Sarah was very patient with me. I ended up getting an iced chai with banana cold foam that she recommended, and it was a 10/10! Great choice! I usually go to this location, and it's always a really friendly experience. Every time I come in, the staff greets me with a smile, which honestly makes the place feel very welcoming. I also appreciate how consistent they are with their service. I've never gotten a wrong order here, and that's something I definitely notice because it shows they pay attention and care about their customers. Another reason I like coming here is because it's a great place to study. The environment is comfortable and relaxed, so it's easy to focus for a while without feeling distracted. I can focus for hours here! I also just love the music they play. Their playlists are always so fun which makes the whole place feel more lively. It's nice because the music keeps the vibe positive while still calm enough to study. Overall, I always have a good experience here, and it's become one of my favorite spots to hang out and get work done. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Mission Gorge & Zion - Iced Chai Latte with Banana Cold Foam! Chocolate Chip Banana Loaf Slice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

While I love Better Buzz, this is my least favorite location due to the inconsistency of the drinks, service, cleanliness, and overall layout of the lot and drive through. Our standard order is always an iced vanilla latte with almond milk and then either a coconut buzz with coconut milk or the chai buzz with almond milk. We've ordered all of these at least 5 times from the Grantville location and it's only matched their other locations once. The drinks have either been too milky and not enough espresso or too sweet or no vanilla. Service improved last time in the drive thru but inside needs work and their tables usually need a wipe and napkins refilled. The parking lot is tight, you can only access the drive thru from Zion now, and exit heading east on Mission Gorge. It's safer this way but still a headache. I'd love to order from my 4 regular locations and not know which one came come where, because consistency matters. read more

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I specifically asked for no ice, and this is what I got. The cup isn't even filled to the top -- it's mostly foam with a huge gap at the top like they just removed the ice and didn't bother adding more of the actual drink. If I'm paying full price, I expect a full drink. Taking the ice out shouldn't mean I get less product. It feels lazy and honestly disrespectful to ignore a simple request. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Mission Gorge & Zion - Chai Tea Latte (No ice) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Having a bad day? People trying to run you off the road on your motorcycle? Well, don't come here. They'll take your money, serve people that ordered after you first, even when all you ordered was a simple Americano. After standing around like a fool for far too long, I decided to just leave. They can keep the money. Nobody needs to be treated like this. I haven't been to a Better Buzz in six years, and after today, will never go back to one. Say what you want about Starbucks, but I went to one right after leaving Better Buzz, ordered the same drink, and was treated with dignity and a smile, and my drink was ready in less than a minute. Like it should be. read more

Not a huge coffee person and last time I tried their coffee it kept me up all night lol. I tried the iced matcha latte this time and it was wayyy too sweet, even as a girlie who loves sweet treats. I could taste the vanilla though which was nice, would definitely get it at half sugar next time. My sister and I also shared the bacon ciabatta sandwich, which was hot and fresh and a little spicy. The bread was a bit dry for my liking. Would get their other sandwiches or pastries next time! Our mobile order was ready when we arrived and there was plenty of indoor seating early morning read more

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I had a delicious iced Carmel Vanilla Latte today! Skye, Sarah and Bree were super friendly, fun and efficient. When a customer never picked up their açaí bowl, they offered it to me and it couldn't have come at a better time! Thank you all so much for making my day! Keep having fun and spreading cheer! read more

Waited in the drive thru line 20 minutes with a short line l!they are severely understaffed

Food is amazing, coffee is stellar & employees are all so sweet! Iced Hazelnut Divinity is for sure best drink on the menu!! This location has so many kind employees, Gabby, Jay, Tyson, & Ezeriah to name a few!! read more

Every time I come here I absolutely love my drinks and food. I'm always greeted with a smile and loud GOOD MORNING. I am obsessed with them.

Love coming through this Better Buzz. They are quick, and friendly. Their drinks and food are delicious.

Always such friendly staff here when I stop in. Solid drinks, quick service and yummy pastries.

Skyler the barista was so friendly and helpful with questions!!!! By far best Better Buzz in San Diego, clean and plenty of space to study. Give them a visit :) read more

The coffee is excellent. Customer service is excellent. The only reason why I didn't give it five stars is it was lukewarm. They have to find a way to make their lattes hotter. I don't know if it's the machine or the milk is so cold. It is delicious though. read more

Consistency ! I'm here for it. Being near so many businesses and a hospital, I'd think they are busier than they usually are, but I'm not complaining. If you're into energy drinks (which I had my energy drink era), try adding to any of their smoothies. *chefs kiss* . Their cinnamon cold brew and best drink ever are always a go-to selection nowadays. The foam , always a good add. So many options. Ask cashiers and sure to get a good one. Customer service is always a delight. Sign up for their points if you haven't already and their gluten free brownie is pretty decent, if you're into that stuff. Otherwise I'm sure their regular pasties are just as good and probably better. read more