BETTER BUZZ @ PACIFIC BEACH This location mainly has street parking. There may be parking in the shopping center lot, but I'm not completely sure if it's designated for Better Buzz customers, and Pacific Beach is known for towing cars that park in private lots without permission. Because of that, I'd personally recommend sticking with street parking to avoid any issues. I really like this Better Buzz location because it has a rooftop seating area upstairs, which not many people seem to mention. It's a great place to hang out, enjoy your coffee, or relax for a bit. My only complaint is that there aren't many outlets upstairs, so if you're planning to get work done and your laptop battery doesn't last very long, it can be a little inconvenient. My go-to order is the Caramel Vanilla Latte, which is easily one of my favorite drinks here. They also have a great food selection, including açaí bowls and avocado toast, if you're looking for something to eat with your coffee. The staff has always been super friendly, and I really enjoy the overall ambiance of this location. It's right by the beach, making it the perfect coffee shop to stop at before or after spending time in Pacific Beach. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area. read more

Highly recommend Better Buzz in Pacific Beach! The chai tea is delicious, music is funky, aesthetic on point, and most importantly the staff is welcoming and seems to truly enjoy working here. There was someone training at the register and the other staff was very helpful and supportive when she had questions. I'm visiting from Colorado and this is my go to spot to work remotely. Thank you Better Buzz for providing a great all around service! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Fun decor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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rude people ! my experience here was horrible as a tourist I would take my business elsewhere at least to a nicer coffee shop on Pacific Beach. A friendlier service at that! read more

Yum! We walked to this location during our stay at Mission Beach while we were out and about exploring the area. I ordered the coconut sugar protein latte (which may have been a temporary option) and my husband ordered the Horchata Latte. The coconut sugar latte was a great option for someone like me who usually needs to resort to a sugar-free option. It obviously is not sugar-free, but it was not as sweet as regular lattes and didn't spike my blood sugar, so win-win. The Horchata Latte was a win for my husband. He loved it and was disappointed that they didn't have it at the airport location. The space is bright and clean and service was great. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Coconut Sugar Protein Latte and Horchata Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I generally like Better Buzz. But I do think their drinks are really sweet. If I come here, I would be treating myself. This location in Pacific Beach has a drive thru. It's next to Taco Bell, but you can't get there from the parking lot. I like that they have convenient online ordering. The matcha latte is just ok. I would stick to their coffee drinks. Bathroom is outside. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great service, Jenè was really patient with our order and was not bothered when we asked for two cups of ice. I have been to this location a few times and they have always given us great experience. The Omar's. read more

The employee was so nice and got our drinks out super quickly!! will be coming back!!

A MUST STOP! The service is so genuine and fast! And true to their most popular drink name, they literally do make the best drinks ever. Plus whoever had the aux was was playing the jams read more

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If you want yo espresso w/o waiting forever, go inside. Drive-thru is more like slow-thru. Espresso is good. read more

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I walked to this Better Buzz location a lot during our stay in the area, and it quickly became a favorite. Such a fun, well-run spot. The cinnamon cream cold brew is incredible and was my go-to. I also loved the miso salted caramel latte, which is unique and really well balanced. Coffee here is consistently great, and they have a solid food menu too with options like acai bowls, smoothies, and avocado toast. The space is bright, clean, and welcoming. There's a drive-through for convenience and a rooftop seating area, which makes it a great place to hang out and enjoy the PB vibe. Service was excellent every time. The staff is genuinely nice, helpful, and makes the experience even better. Overall, a great coffee shop with awesome drinks, good food options, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely a must stop in Pacific Beach. read more

Jess was amazing! Great quick service! Thank you so much for being so friendly! We love this location!

Just happened to pass by this place on my walk. Got their matcha and it was delicious! Would rate it in my top 3 for matchas in the area. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great experience! The cold brew with a shot of espresso is 10/10 way to go. Not too sweet but too strong. I got vanilla caramel! Wow!!

best pumpkin chai i've ever had! very clean and people were very nice! service was super quick!

Coffee was good, would recommend. The pastries looked amazing. I would come here again, just haven't found that 5 star coffee yet. read more

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Better Buzz has quickly become a favorite spot to grab coffee while in Pacific Beach. I've exclusively stopped at this location during the holidays over the last few years and I always enjoy all of their festive flavors. On a recent visit, I tried their Chili Crunch Breakfast Wrap which was particularly tasty. The staff is friendly, helpful with adjustments or modifications, and the vibes are chill and perfect for a yummy coffee and breakfast in PB! Instagram: @waitingtoeat read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Really enjoyed stopping by Better Buzz in Pacific Beach! I wanted to give a quick shoutout to Emily because she was awesome. She had such a great attitude and was super friendly and helpful. I wasn't totally sure what I wanted to order, and Emily took the time to explain the different types and varieties of coffee they have without making me feel rushed. She was really knowledgeable and just genuinely nice to talk to. The coffee was great, but honestly, having someone like Emily behind the counter makes the experience that much better. Definitely appreciate the great customer service and I'll be back! read more

Cheers to the sweet girl that took such good care of me and made my iced Washington Americano with chocolate powder and coconut cold from 2 days in a row! Nailed it!!! Best service and best coffee!! Definitely 10 out of 10 read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Washington Americano with White chocolate powder and coconut cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I stopped by to get a smoothie after hanging out at the beach on a hot day. I got an acai smoothie. I gotta say it was pretty pricey but the perfect refreshment to help me cool down. The decor here is super cute and the service was ok. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Ava - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is incredible! The service is the best in California! Drinks are on point! We will absolutely be visiting this place as our primary shop in Pacific Beach! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Super clean, bakery and drink station - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Edgar and his team are amazing! Great coffee great service! Very kind, will absolutely be coming back

Visiting this Better Buzz was pretty rough. There were 2-3 sketchy people posted up right outside the front door, and there was a very loud displaced man inside who had scattered his belongings around the lobby. The barista was rude and very dismissive while we ordered, and practically shoved our drinks to us when they were finished. The only highlight of the visit, was the killer view from the upstairs patio. The drinks were decent, but definitely got effected by the ambiance of the cafe. I give a little benefit of the doubt to the barista for his attitude and everything to the circumstances we walked into, but I'll be sticking to the drive-thru if I visit this location again. read more

I'm a fan of Better Buzz! We come down to San Diego for the holidays every year, and that's usually the only time we get to have it. The coffee is great quality, and they have lots of options for different types of coffees, tea, smoothies, and more! There are a handful of warm breakfast options such as wraps, sandwiches, croissants, avocado toast, and also fresh pastries! They do fun and delicious season flavors during the holidays, with flavors you'd expect like peppermint and gingerbread, but also less common flavors such as eggnog and snickerdoodle! This year they have a few combos like peppermint white mocha, and peppermint matcha! We've tried a few food items over the years, and have always enjoyed them. They make the breakfast items fresh, so there is some room for customization. They sell branded merch and various coffee products in the store (beans, pods, vanilla powder). The store is clean, and the staff has always been friendly and accommodating. This location also has a drive-thru, and is a spot we look forward to coming to (at least once) every year while down in PB! IG: @bbnem.eats read more

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Better Buzz Coffee never disappoints. The drinks are always delicious the atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are friendly. Great service and great coffee every time! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I work across the street & always come here before work. Great coffee, great food & great staff !

This drink is fantastic. 10/10. It's not just called best drink ever for nothing. It seriously is probably THE best drink ever. Staff was awesome as per usual. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been to every Better Buzz in SoCal. The Grand Street location in Pacific Beach is one of my favorites. The customer service is always amazing. They remember regulars and make you feel right at home. Today, I ordered my usual and I didn't even get four steps into the building before I was greeted by Josh at the register. The coffee was excellent per usual, and the chocolate chip banana bread was delicious as always. Josh and the rest of the staff got my Friday off to a great start. I will definitely be returning to this location soon. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I love Janee I was having a hard time on deciding what drink to get and she recommended the pumpkin spice latte and it was so amazing.

Stopped by here today, service was great! Food was super fresh and the coffee was delicious! Don't hesitate to check out this location read more

I had such a great experience at Better Buzz Coffee Roasters today. The coffee was amazing as always, but the service really made the visit stand out. Megan helped me and she was incredibly friendly, patient, and just genuinely kind. You can tell she cares about the customers and takes pride in what she's doing. She made the whole experience feel welcoming and easy, which honestly makes such a difference when you're grabbing coffee. Great drinks, great vibe, and people like Megan are exactly why I keep coming back. Highly recommend stopping in. read more

This Better Buzz never disappoints. Caleb and Edgar helped me and my coffee and food turned out great. Love this location as it's in perfect walking distance with the beach. Shout out to this location and the amazing staff! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

When staying in Pacific Beach, we usually order from this Better Buzz location a few times. Our drinks are made correctly, taste good, and always receive friendly service. On our first visit this year, I accidentally said I would like a "coconut mocha buzz" instead of just a "coconut buzz." The barista caught what I said immediately and clarified, which I appreciated. We ended up ordering a coconut mocha buzz because it sounded good (even though that wasn't my original intention) and it was fantastic. We went back a few days later and ordered the same thing again. read more

I love this location! Walking distance from the beach, the store is super cute inside with fun music, the baristas seem to love their jobs, the coffee is the best, and who knew their food would be so good too! Having been a customer of better buzz for so long, I am definitely impressed with my experience at this location!! read more

*updated on 12-28-25* I would like to add, just so everyone can know the truth about what kind of business this is and the kind of people it's ran by. The district manger Yanai replied to my review giving me her email for me to connect wit her directly to make this right. Well guess what, just like I never received that refund from the store, I never got a reply from Yanai to "make things right" what was your point of even replying to my review? To make people think you would make it right when you had zero intention's of following through with your word? This is the most ridiculously, unethical business establishment I've ever come across in my life. If you've been to this establishment and were owed a refund, check to make sure they gave it to you, because believe me, you can't take their word for it. And don't try to say you never got my email cause just like my refund I was supposed to get, I checked, double checked and triple checked that the email spelling was correct and went through. Zero stars for the company with the least integrity. For those of you in the PB area there's a new coffee shop that just opened that I highly recommend. It's close to the freeway, they open at 5am, they have a drive-thru, and their coffee is really good. And to top it off you get a free medium coffee by registering on their website or app. It's called Black Rock Coffee.. check it out! read more

Coffee and food were really good. I recommend the avocado toast. Balcony seating was perfect

Came to this location because it's right on the beach and had a really great view. Their carnitas egg bites are really good with their Greek yogurt sauce as well as their matcha. The service was great from Edgar, he really went through the menu and answered all my questions that I had. read more

Outstanding service and the rooftop deck is top tier! Always our favorite stop in town read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Merch corner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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The store is always clean, has a great atmosphere, and the team is friendly and top of quality. I've been enjoying the Coconut Macadamia Cream added to a Killer Bee for an extra caffeine kick. The new carnitas breakfast tacos have also become a favorite when I need something quick in the morning. Great drinks, great food, and great service every time! read more

Great service and even better coffee! First time in San Diego and I highly recommend. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is amazing amazing experience and really nice people like Ashley and Emily they are really sweet and amazing people very friendly definitely will come back! read more