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Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad

4.2 (317 reviews)
Open • 4:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Renee N.

Great location here in Carlsbad for this coffee shop. I really enjoy their matcha drinks and my sister had never been to a Better Buzz Coffee shop before. As soon as I walked in I eyeballed the Honey Lavender Matcha and knew I had to try it. My sister decided to try it as well. Well shut my forever loving matcha mouth, I was over the moon for this drink. It was one of the best matcha drinks I have ever tasted. Every sip was so impressive and I loved it so much I had to go back and get another one the next day. The flavors mixed so well and it went down fairly fast. This particular shop is pretty small compared to a lot of other locations but they also have patio dining so that helps to accommodate the crowds. We experienced good service and did not wait long for our drinks. Parking is very tricky as the shop sits almost on a corner so I think they have about 7-8 designated spots. If you can't park in the lot, then you will have to park on the street. Great access to downtown Carlsbad, and the beach is block away. Happy to say we have a couple of Better Buzz Coffee locations in my city now! They are a popping up everywhere on the west coast.

Honey lavender matcha Best drink ever
Chris W.

It's our first time trying better buzz and I'm a fan! We tried their best drink ever and honey lavender matcha. The best drink ever might really be the best drink ever. Unfortunately the honey lavender matcha was a bit too sweet, so next time will definitely need to alter the sugar. Glad these are popping up in more places and we'll be back!

Rebecca E.

Yes there is WiFi and seating to do light laptop work! Indoor cushioned seating or outdoor metal seating. This is a busy location, and service is quick! I got an American with almond milk and it was mid.

Ann V.

I was first introduced to Better Buzz in Hillcrest San Diego. When I heard about the new location in Carlsbad, I was excited to have one in my neighborhood. I couldn't wait to get my buzz on! I've been to this location a few times and tried to have a positive experience but I couldn't get pass the poor cleanliness I observed; needless to say, it put a damper on my buzz. I guess staff are too busy to clean up after customers when they leave. Since the staff are busy taking orders, I've come across pretty cool personalities when taking orders but when it comes to picking up your order they have to project their voices louder when saying the names especially when there's a lot of people. I didn't realize my order came out and was on the counter for awhile because I didn't hear my name on the other side of the room. BBC-Cbad you can do better!!

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Josh E.

seriously this is the best better buzz I've ever been to in my life. Carlsbad in general just is a vibe and it's really cool that this location stays open so late! They made us the best açai bowl I've ever had!! the people working were so friendly and incredible! I met Ignacio, Violet, and Dominic... they literally had me laughing and served me up the best coffee ever. Highly recommend give these people a raise!!!

This is the vanilla bean latte. Yum!
Marnie S.

Great location. Vanilla bean latte is a must try! I had it iced and my bestie had it hot. Both equally as good. People are nice and accommodating, especially Ignacio! Easy to find and get to with great indoor and outdoor seating.

Chad C.

If you happen to be by the beach in Carlsbad, this is a great spot for coffee. They even have a banana pudding drink, which is the best ever.

Elena D.

Very slow service. Even though there were 3-5 people preparing drinks and only 1-2 customers in line, our order we placed online while walking to the cafe and it took a long time... The cafe wasn't busy at all, yet there didn't seem to be any sense of urgency. The atmosphere was very relaxed, but unfortunately, that came at the expense of efficiency.

Jolie F.

It's been awhile since I have gone to this coffee shop as their drinks are a bit sweet for me. As this location was right next to my hotel in Carlsbad Village I decided to pop in for a drink. This location is in the heart of Carlsbad village on the main drag. You can order drinks inside or outside. Typically guest all pile inside so the line tends to be shorter at the outside counter. The coffee shop offers limited seating outside and some tables inside. The architecture of this shop is kinda retro which is a perfect fit for old Carlsbad. As always the staff were super friendly. The outside counter helped me find a drink that was not super sweet: I went with vanilla iced latte. Unfortunately the shop does not offer soy milk but they do offer oat and coconut as alternative milks. Parking available on the street. During high season and holidays parking can be challenging.

No drive thru
Abigail P.

Music was BOOMING, clean smells nice and the workers are kind and up beat. Got a bacon ciabatta on gluten free bread, and a large mint infused coffee iced Love the vibe, and the take out window, with our door seating is cute. Even though there is no drive thru here it is easy parking and quick in and out vibe. Will come back to this location again

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3 months ago

sara and sophie were super sweet and attentive. they knew all the good recommendations, and overall had excellent customer service!

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Always amazing customer service and the drinks r amazing, love Carol super sweet, ps try the raspberry blondie 10/10

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9 months ago

The service here is always abysmal and they use old bread on their sandwiches, literally go to any other better buzz this one sucks so bad

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9 months ago

Excellent service order was ready when I arrived always clean and friendly employees best drink ever

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8 months ago

Went in today to get a coffee and the barista Ayah was amazing! I loved my maple best drink.

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10 months ago

Great coffee, food and service. Shoutout to Zeke and Isaac for helping out in Carlsbad!

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10 months ago

Great service l, bomb cookies and great hospitality! Hope to come back soon! Will be recommending to my friends

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1 year ago

Unique flavored coffees all year round! Plus, a good place to grab a quick bite for brunch and/or lunch.

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Matt, Jonah, and Roland were super helpful, friendly, and oh so handsome!!! Stop by if only for the eye candy.

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9 months ago

The sweetest workers making the best environment. I love coming here to get some work done

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11 months ago

Taylor was absolutely amazing !!! I loved her service and she helped pick the best drink ever:)

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4.5
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So this little cute shop is located in Carlsbad Village. We came on a Saturday morning at around…read more11am and it was pretty easy to find parking . There was a large lot maybe 1 block away that we parked at and then walked in from there. Inside, there was a line but it moved pretty fast. The donuts on display look so gooddd, we had to try one even though I was originally there for coffee. Person behind the donut area was really nice with great customer service! Cashier was the same! They have a little water stand you can get some water from too which was nice after chowing down on the donut. The donut itself was so good. Right amount of fluffiness and taste and crispiness. I'm still thinking about the donut and how good it was. I will come again one day.

The donuts are still beautiful and food good but their service has really gone downhill…read more Two girls at the counter chatting when I walked in. It took a moment to get their attention. I smiled and commented on the donuts and that broke their gossipy reverie. One immediately walked away like she couldn't be bothered to work, only a paid gossiper. There was no one in the store other than me. She rung me up with a flat attitude like she just got out of jail and was miserable. Her name is Bre. I ordered a dirty chai. With two other items. She wouldn't give a to go box like they usually do. It came off super cheap. She told me to just cover it with a lid even tho I told her I had a dog in the car that would eat it and it was chocolate sprinkle. Traditionally they stop and make the coffee and then move on to the next guest. She was in a really bad mood so she kept taking donut orders until about 5 guests deep. Then she got 2 other coffee orders so she stopped to make coffee. About 10 to 15 minutes after I paid for my other order she makes my dirty chai. A kid and a mom are right by the counter. The kid grabs my drink and spills it on the counter and on the floor. She sees this. It's right in front of her. She says oh no that's not yours. Then she wipes it off and tries to pass it off to me like I didn't see. I said no, you're not going to re make it? She goes no, it's not my fault he spilled it. I was like I want a refund. She goes why. I'm like the drink spilled and you didn't even offer or try to remake it. This place had really gone downhill. Service is awful. The donuts look nice but they've been sitting out and are stale. The same with crossaint I had. I would not go back here anymore. Awful experience. Drove out of my way to come here today. It's a shame. This place used to be really friendly and fresh and top of the line customer service, Management needs to rework things before they completely go downhill but it seems they are already there.

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Came here for breakfast. I love the open-space concept and relaxing vibe. You order from the…read morecounter and seat yourself. The staff is friendly and accommodating. We got the breakfast plate and a variety of pastries. Breakfast Plate- This is a hearty plate with scrambled eggs, double smoked bacon, roasted potatoes, and sourdough toast. Eggs were fluffy and the roasted potatoes had a nice garlicky and herby flavor. The toast is fresh and tasty. Shoutout to one of the best bacons I've ever had! It was thick, almost like pork belly, with a crisp exterior while remaining juicy inside. Pastries- Their almond croissant is the best I've tried. It's perfectly flaky and buttery, with a generous amount of almond filling and just the right amount of sweetness. The apple pie danish tastes just like the dessert, with a fun, breakfast twist. The cinnamon crumb cake is my favorite! The cake is moisy and crumbly with a thick layer of streusel, finished with powdered sugar. They really know how to balance flavors and sweetness. Great experience overall!

Hiya B.U.M.S! We…read morestopped by this spot and had a wonderful morning. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, and it crack-ed open a burst of flavor from the very first bite. The sausage was juicy, and the egg yolk popped perfectly. While the aioli sauce was a tad on the salty side, the overall sandwich was delicious it literally left flavor all over my mustache! My wife ordered the shakshuka and scrambled right into it with a knife and fork. She broke me off a piece to try, and while nothing specific jumped out at me, I kept hearing her mention how amazing the bread was. In her own words: "A delightful, messy burst of flavor and textures, but the overall dish could have used more tomato sauce--and flatbread is not a sandwich." To drink, we tried the chocolate hazelnut latte, which was sweet, smooth, and pretty tasty. We also finished off our breakfast with a slice of the chocolate hazelnut cake. It was a decent treat that reminded me a bit of a Ferrero Rocher, though a scoop of ice cream on top would have really taken it to the next level (but to be fair, I like ice cream on everything!). The prices were definitely Californian with a side of beachy vibes tax, but the atmosphere was great. To "bum" up this review, we had a toast-ally awesome time and would absolutely come back if we're in the area--next time, we have our eyes on the pizza! Overall: A solid breakfast that made our tummy's dance like my wife when she hears any Bay Area music.

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This place has hit the spot 3 times now! Located by the train station in Carlsbad, you can come…read morehere for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a VERY early dinner. The menu is a variety and everything we've tried has tasted so fresh! My only qualm was recently ordering a soda water with lime for $4.50, although they're free refills I thought this was very expensive. The service has always been fast and friendly when it comes to seating, ordering and food delivery, as they are always quite busy it's appreciated that it's always been a short wait with a smile! The outdoor seating is covered and quaint, there's indoor seating, a coffee shop and a restroom. The parking in village parking nearby, but we've never had an issue!

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I am very disappointed with this place and the staff, the staff acted like I wasn't there, they just didn't notice me.
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