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    Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos

    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 4:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    BETTER BUZZ COFFEE SAN MARCOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Drive through
    Toby P.

    I was craving coffee and did a search for what was nearby. This location popped up and I had forgotten it was here. I pulled in the parking lot, ordered online and waited behind a few other cars who were ordering the drive through line. The line moved relatively quick and I ended up getting to the window before my estimated ready time. The staff was cheery and helpful. It worked out that it was ready and I was on my way. My matcha latte was pretty good though it was a bit sweet for having chosen the 1/4 sweet option. Next time I will ask for slightly sweetened. This is such an easy location as it it a little shack in a parking lot. I imagine it gets pretty busy at peak hours but around 11 am it was good.

    Katlyn L.

    I kept hearing nothing but amazing things about this place and I'll sadly say I was definitely disappointed. I got an acai bowl which was delicious, but my snickerdoodle coffee was very bland and not sweet at all for something that would seemingly be cookie inspired. Pictured is the fruit cup that was not at all what was pictured on the website, pretty disappointed on that. Everything was prepared very quickly and easy to pick up. Maybe it was just this one location so I'm definitely open to trying others that are closer to me, and hopefully it'll be a different experience!

    Strawberry Rose matcha size large
    Loan N.

    Great for a quick buzz, but know before you go! This San Marcos location is a tiny, classic drive thru with a walk-up window. There is no indoor dining so don't plan on a sit down study session here. Because of the smaller footprint, the food and pastry selection is also more limited compared to their larger cafes. Pro-tip: The drive-thru line can get pretty backed up. I highly recommend ordering on the app ahead of time and hitting the walk-up window instead. it's so much faster! The service is always friendly and prompt. I recently tried the seasonal Strawberry Rose Matcha. The presentation was beautiful with the rose petals on top, but the matcha itself wasn't quite as silky smooth as I'd hoped. It's a fun seasonal pick, but honestly their Best Drink Ever is still my favorite.

    Matcha and Rose
    Tondalaya D.

    Thank you Nece and Ana for the recommendation on the new Strawberry Rose Best Drink Ever. ITS DELISH!!!! So fire!!!! I would have never tried it on my own. Thank you ladies sooooo much. Great service ever!!!!!

    Outside drive thru
    Heather D.

    Excited to see more locations pop up! I almost missed this location because it's pretty small compared to the others. But it was nice that it was kind of in a quiet area, so we didn't wait long at all. This is a drive thru location only, but they did have some tables outside to still enjoy coffee onsite. I had the seasonal Marshmallow Cold Brew And Peppermint Best Drink Ever. I don't normally order cold brew, but the marshmallow cold foam sounded delicious, and it was!

    Sandra M.

    I've been wanting to try this place since I've seen a few TikTok's about the banana pudding latte and, while it was a good iced drink, I did not taste any banana in it only a slight hint in the cold foam. For something marketed as the BEST drink ever, it tasted like a standard iced latte with regular cold foam. The actual latte part was very nice and strong, but I'm not impressed. I was going to do the drive thru but that line was crazy, there were at least 15 cars in that tiny parking lot!!! I decided to park instead (thankfully there were plenty of spots) and just ordered at the in person window. My wait for that was less than 10 mins at a very busy time. Overall, I wouldn't believe the social media hype!

    Iced Oat milk Latte
    Sean K.

    It's nice to come to a place where everyone knows your name. Dani is spot on knowing my order and she always has a friendly and professional aura. Coming here is always the best way for me to start my day. They keep my "Buzz" going.

    Best drink ever x2, protein blended, egg sandwhich
    Jeanette G.

    This place is OK. I wouldn't make this my first coffee spot choice but it's quick and reliable. We ordered ahead and picked up. They handed my order incomplete as i was walking away I heard order name being called again. The staff seemed rushed and busy. I got the blended protein drink 2/5, all the left over grains were getting chunky and weren't blended correctly. My family got the hot drinks, maybe those are better. Overall it was clean and the ambiance is like: busy beez wanting coffee vibe.

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    Jessica L.

    I am pretty disappointed to say the least. I get a coffee daily if not multiple coffees a day. Today was my first experience. I'm not sure if the girl at the window was stressed or just had major attitude. The most unfriendly coffee place I've EVER been. I bought 4 coffees asked for her to scan my app that I just downloaded and she said uh I'll just give you a receipt for you to scan later, took awhile to get my 4 coffees. She never gave me a receipt. The coffee was good but I will not be going back. Customer service is the face of the coffee business and they failed for me.

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    Such nice employees! I always have an amazing experience at this location, they're super on it.

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    Great coffee for a great price. Strong too. You can also customize it anyway you want

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    Ask the Community - Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos

    What is in the black tea latte?

    The website only list whole bean coffee. I have a cold brew system and would like to prepare the drink at home. Will Better Buzz help me prepare the whole bean into coarse grounds?

    They can grind your beans to whatever your preference is at any location.

    What is in the lavender black tea latte?

    Our Lavender Black Tea Latte can be made Hot or Iced. It comes standard with whole milk, black tea powder, and is sweetened with lavender syrup and our signature creamy vanilla powder. Try a Lavender Tea Buzz if you're looking for an ice-blended… Read more

    Does the coconut buzz blend come with coconut milk? Or is just a syrup added? If it's not served with coconut milk is it possible to substitute the milk used?

    The coconut buzz comes blended with our standard whole milk! It is then blended with ice, coconut powder, and then topped with floating shots of espresso!… Read more

    What is in the coconut buzz?

    Our Coconut Buzz is an ice-blended drink. It comes standard with whole milk and coconut powder blended together with ice. We top that with floating shots of espresso: two shots on top of a regular size, three shots on top of a large!

    What is a "buzz" does that mean there's caffeine or is that another word you use for blended?

    It is the word we use for our blended drinks on the menu!

    Do you offer sugar-free coffee syrups/powders? If so, which sweetener do you use?

    Yes we carry Sugar Free Vanilla, Caramel, and Hazelnut syrups made with Splenda. We also carry stevia, equal, and sweet and low.

    Do they have non-dairy options?

    Yes! We carry almond, soy, and coconut milk as options!

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