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

Convenient location off the highway when I'm in a rush and can't get out of the car. Fast double drive way with the typical delicious better buss coffee. Cold brew is the best here especially with their cold foam. Gentlemen who is working the cash register was super kind and the service was fast Will be returning Thank you read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I went here on two different days before writing my review so that I could more confidently speak on Better Buzz. On Tuesday, I arrived around 8am and saw about 8 cars in line. I panicked at first, but figured I had time since my meeting didn't start until 9. There was an employee who took my order and she was very pleasant. I ordered the Banana Pudding Best Drink Ever, and the coffee was not only delicious, but did its job and kept me alert and focused throughout the day. One thing I will note about this drink is while it was delicious, I did not taste much banana. I was very impressed how quickly they were able to move the line. I got my drink probably within 5 minutes of ordering. On Wednesday, I arrived at 7:50am and this is where things took a turn. I saw an employee in a blue shirt walking back into the building so I figured I should drive up to the window. She explained that they had a power outage and was just getting power back. I asked if I could sit at the window until she was ready to take my order, and she instructed me to park in a spot. I parked, and then realized she did not instruct the following 8 cars after me to park in spots, so they had formed a line in the drive thru, which blocked my car from being able to get in line. I wish I could say well maybe they formed a line without her knowing, but I watched her go to every car in line and tell them that the power was out, while she allowed them to stay in line as I'm sitting in the parking spot. Fortunately, another employee saw me trying to move and she stopped traffic to allow me to get in line. This time I ordered the banana matcha (I really like banana) and when I went to pick up my order the barista thanked me twice for my patience and was very nice as well. Again, like my first critique, the matcha was fantastic but I didn't taste much banana. I also noted again on this day, they were able to get those 8 cars in front of me out within 10 minutes. Overall - I'm super impressed with their wait times, and how quickly they can move the line. I also think that their drinks are delicious (even though it wasn't banana-y enough for me), and for the most part their staff is very nice. I acknowledge I was probably just cranky from not having my caffeine, but I would have appreciated if the employee in the blue either told people to park and then had me line up first, or took my order and I could have went to the pick up window myself. It isn't a nice feeling when you know people are crowding you, and all you can do is sit there and watch because you followed the instructions. read more

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Dangerous drive-through! Don't get burned. (Literally) They handed me my coffee without the lid attached. It not only burned my hand, but also made a mess in my car. I had warned others before in a review here on Yelp and somehow that disappeared. I also wrote directly to the corporate office and never heard back. So the better thing to do is be careful, walk up instead of driving through, or just go somewhere else. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

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. read more

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My first time trying this coffee place, was skeptical of it being drive thru but they made my order quickly and the coffee is delicious! The workers were super sweet too and offered pup cups to my furbabies. Def recommended to get buzzed! read more

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!!!!! read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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

I love love love Better Buzz and this is a pretty small location with a two lane drive thru to maximize customer experience and service! I always get the Best Drink Ever or the hazelnut drink and it hits the spot every time read more

Maliyah took my order and was so pleasant and patient. I was unsure of what to order and she provided suggestions. She told me the popular orders and also some of her personal favorites. She did not steer me wrong. Just the customer service alone, I will most definitely be returning. Thank you Maliyah! You are a gem! read more

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. read more

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Had a great experience at Better Buzz Coffee! I was very happy with my latte, it was delicious, and Necedah was so nice and friendly. Great customer service and a really enjoyable visit. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

I absolutely love this location! I just had to write a review because it was so busy today! I will say Necedah and Britney were the best! I went today on Mother's Day to surprise my mom with a coffee (she loves getting a large hot latte with oat milk and coconut) but through the chaos of today, they were getting drinks out left and right so fast!! They did amazing! Those two are rockstars! They always get my drink right! read more

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. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Best drink ever x2, protein blended, egg sandwhich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

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. read more

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A Better Buzz grab & go/kiosk located on San Marcos Boulevard by the local favorite Mama Kat's restaurant. Parking is easy in a shared parking lot in a strip mall. Cute place that you can drive-thru or pick-up and sit outdoors if weather permits. Went on a Sunday morning around 9 and the drive thru was busy but pick up window was clear. The girl taking our orders was nice & friendly. We ordered an oat milk latte and the vanilla caramel latte. We also tried the raspberry almond scone and had the everything bagel. The food came out first and a bit of a wait for our drinks. Our baked goods were on point and the lattes were absolutely delicious! I dare say, better than the other local coffee shops. That being said, our now fave coffee place. Unfortunately, it's not close by for us. We're definitely going to make a point to return if we're in the area. read more

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The staff here are always really friendly and my bevs are always delicious My go-to is an iced coconut latte, they can essentially make a latte with any flavored powder you want and lots of non-dairy options! This location doesn't have much seating (it's only a patio) but it's a convenient location right off the main road! read more

I love this location sm bc it's actually so cute. It's the tiniest cafe I've seen in my life and the team members seem to work pretty quickly. Whenever the drive thru line is too long I just park and order in person. I got the new seasonal drink- coconut best drink ever- less sweet (bc i think all of their drinks r a bit more on the sugary side) and it was soooo good. Note: There's drive thru and outdoor seating. They share a parking lot with some small offices so it's pretty easy to find a spot! read more

Friendly staff and double drive thru at this location. Can be tricky getting in line, but well worth the wait! Thank you Jay for taking care of us! read more

10/10 coffee Rich flavor, smooth finish, and the aroma alone was enough to wake me up. Perfect start to the day. -Shoutout to Brittany read more

Found my new go to coffee place! It was my first time here and was not sure what to get. The gentlemen that was taking orders in the drive-thru was really helpful. Great customer service! Ordered an Americano and horchata latte and both were delicious. Great prompt service. Also, was nice to see that they had a walk up window and seating outside. This will be nice on summer days. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Horchata latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Wonderful and fast service! Even though I ordered close to closing time (which I hate to do but needed a caffeine fix), Necedah and Ana were super nice and my drink was delicious and made my night as I was craving the banana pudding best drink ever! Hint hint keep as a permanent driiink!! read more

The friendliest staff - Ana, Monique, and Malia! Gave us the great food and drink recs - the coconut buzz was a hit on our end! Def loved coming here! read more

Ana's service is always friendly. She truly is the only reason we continue to visit the San Marcos location. Life is Better Buzzed as long as Ana is on the clock! Keep it up! read more

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I was torn between 2 drinks and the sweet human that took my order helped me decide on the Iced vanilla bean latte. I'm caffeine sensitive so I asked for half decaf. I'm always looking for an alternative to the mermaid chain and i think i found my new spot! glad to see better buzz popping up in more places! read more

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On of the best. Service so good and the staff so friendly and I love the test of their coffee. Download their app and you're gonna get reward. I love this place. read more

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Wonderful service, delicious coffee, the açaí bowls. All staff is amazing specially Daniela (Dani) always friendly and accommodating. Wonderful customer service over all. read more

Been going here for a while now and finally doing a review. Is it good ??? Yes. Is it consistent ?? Yes. Are the people so incredibly nice that they can put a smile on your face on your worst day???? Yes. Plus coffee is coffee-ing and the pastries are on point. Service is also quick and even though the drive thru situation can be a little confusing the overall experience definitely outweighs the awkwardness. My advice, get there a bit earlier in the day if you like certain pastries in particular (my fav is the pistachio croissant ) but it's always gone by the time I go (sad face) so I'll get the almond croissant or the cinnamon roll. I like my little treats with my caffeine before gym time (it's about balance!) love this place. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - The bag my cinnamon roll came in. Ate it too fast to get an actual pic sorry! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Love better buzz. Been an original customer since before they had an app lol. I was always irritated that I couldn't order ahead or earn points but now that they do have an app it's so convenient. My go to drinks are and iced best drink ever which is a nice vanilla honey tasting coffee. There large comes with three shots of espresso. I also enjoy their iced matcha latte. Super creamy & delicious. My favorite blended drink is their coconut buzz. For food I recommend the avocado toast & acai bowl. This location is nice off of a Main Street. The parking lot can get confusing but they did a great job of putting signs to prevent accidents from happening. read more

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Went yesterday around 7:45pm and I was scared to go because they were about to close. I'm glad I went because Ana did such a great job at making me feel welcome. I guess it was the first day of their winter lineup and she was very helpful in pointing out what to get. Definitely was spreading the Christmas cheer! She recommended the peppermint best drink ever with the toasted marshmallow foam. (It was delicious!!!) She let me try the foam before since I wasn't sure and honestly that's what sold me! Her great service made my night!! read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Coffee is still great, service still sucks. Placed my order through the app and went through the drive thru to pick up my drink since the line was mega short. The girl at the drive thru window told me to pull up to waiting area 1 and they'll bring my drink to me when it's ready. Two mins pass...5 mins...6, 7, 10...my drink was supposed to be ready at 8:05, time was 8:17 and still no drink. I start work at 8:30 so I finally decide to see what the hold up is. I walk up to the pick up window, and 2 girls just look at me and didn't bother to say anything. Not even a "someone will be right with you". Someone finally helps me and I ask for an update on my drink. Turns out it was just sitting on counter....chillin and getting cold. Smh. I literally waited in my car for 10+ mins, while my drink was doing the same. Sitting and waiting. read more

Always see people with cups from here decided to give it a try I had a chai latte with almond milk and a peanut butter cookie as it was my first time trying this chain I was very impressed not only with the speed of them getting my order to me with a drive through line almost out of the parking lot but with how delicious everything was Very laid back outdoor seating area Great for a relaxed cafe experience without the usual echo of shop walls trapping in all the simultaneous conversations read more

I have given this location so many chances and sadly, it just disappoints every time. I went through the drive through on 1/16 between 12-12:30 pm. Literally one of the only customers there. Ordered a banana pudding best drink. Wanted to do 1/2 sweet on the vanilla, but asked to add a little of the banana puree to the drink (which has been done for me at another BB location). The person at the window said they pre-make the cold foam and they don't have banana puree to add. To top it all off, the transaction just wasn't pleasant she seemed rushed to get me out of the drive through (in fact last time she literally said "these drive times are killing me"). Then after paying, I awkwardly waited for a receipt or maybe even a "thanks have a nice day", but nope nothing. I usually love leaving positive reviews, but felt the need to leave this hoping they take this feedback and do better with their customer service. read more

Haven't been here in years, however, still same issue...coffee is good, service is SLOW. I waited next in line to pay and get my drink for 10 minutes no exaggeration before they finally pulled the car ahead of me to a waiting station. They really need to utilize these waiting areas otherwise you end up waiting in line for a ridiculous amount of time. There's other coffee shops, just as good without the wait times. read more

Just went to Better Buzz in San Marcos and Ana was standing out in the rain. She was very kind, polite and helpful. I appreciate her being out there on New Year's Day. Making sure we all get our coffee today. Thanks better buzz for having great employees. read more

Love this place! It is my go-to coffee shop in the area. Mariah, Maliyah and Ana are always super friendly and quick with the service and my drinks are always perfectly made. read more