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    Better Buzz Coffee - Del Mar

    4.5 (160 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Christina H.

    My first time here on Mother's day! I had the The mocha iced coffee decaf with 1/2 sweet was fabulous!! Next time I'll try the blended ice coffee. Jaelyn and Rachel and Emma were fantastic. Friendly and helpful and made the experience fun.

    Agnes P.

    Super nice employees! Solid selection of both drinks and food. Tried their hazelnut latte which was a tad bit too sweet but delicious regardless. Street parking available and plenty of seating indoors!

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    Michael M.

    Great Coffee spot in Del Mar. CS is superb, the young lady that waited on me was super helpful and accommodating. Very clean and well organized

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    Had a great time at Better Buzz. Although it's a little pricey, the ingredients are of high quality and I really enjoyed the açaí smoothie! There's a patio that's outside with numerous tables. The weather is great to catch up on some work!

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    Caitlin D.

    It seems some of their images and reviews got purged from their Yelp. I've once gave an updated review about a time (July 26th) where I ordered their $7.99, Ham & Cheese Croissant. It contained smoked ham, muenster cheese, on a toasted croissant. It was a tad oily (buttery) and was piping hot! Not bad, but if you think back a couple of years I would totally see this being priced at $4! Another time, actually quite recently-- October 4th, I got myself a Mint Infused Iced Coffee. I've actually ordered this before at their Fashion Valley location and LOVED IT! Although sadly, at this specific location... I did not love it. It had way too much heavy cream. What a bummer to spend my $6.49 on that. This day they were insanely packed, one guy working the bar and another at the register. There were also maybe 1-2 others working but they were behind the door perhaps stocking? I don't know if Better Buzz prioritizes speed over quality. The man was working quite fast and what I thought to be efficiently - that is until I tasted my drink. Maybe in the colder season I'll stop by and the drink will be good? But as of now I've had multiple misses with the flavors of the drinks-- them mainly being very sweet and milky. I do like that this spot does accept cash. In addition, many seats inside are filled with students on laptops. Most of them have finished their drinks and remain seated, leaving no space (inside that is) for new customers to enjoy their drinks. Which is not 100% a huge deal, but maybe over time may be annoying for others. Although, Better Buzz does have multiple tables and seating areas outside of their shop. Also...they are a 3-5 min walk from the beach! Better Buzz Coffee has smoothies, blended iced coffees, cold brews, açaí bowls, teas, lemonade, toasts, sandwiche, & wraps. The menu may slightly be on the pricier side I would say because it's closer to the beach, it has that beach price iykwim. The choice is yours if you want to spend your money here! It is a popular spot with other people, just a miss for me.

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    Nicole Erin B.

    Love the Better Buzz aesthetic and vibe! The assortment of unique drinks is a differentiator from other specialty coffee shops. The quality of coffee is good and honestly just a simple cappuccino is worth it. The drink prices are high but unsurprising for a Del Mar shop.

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    Taura G.

    This location is conveniently located across from the Del Mar Plaza (south) on Camino Del Mar at 15th Street. They have a nice outside patio and a great inside vibe. The staff is high positive energy and they are really working hard to get orders completed. I highly recommend this location.

    Luis M.

    Stopped into Better Buzz for a cold drink and a restroom break, and both delivered. The restroom was excellent--clean, well-maintained, and spacious. The store itself was just as well kept, with a welcoming atmosphere. Staff were friendly and efficient. My drink was solid, with a perfect balance of flavors--not overly sweet, not overloaded with ice--and priced fairly. Overall, a great quick stop.

    Ellie N.

    I'm a total dog lover, so I'm a sucker for places that truly accommodate pets--and this spot nailed it. They offered my pup a pup cup, which instantly won me over. The location is also great--walking distance to the beach with plenty of outdoor seating both out front and along the side, perfect for soaking in the coastal vibe. I stopped by and ordered the Hot Large (best drink ever!) for $6.79--definitely recommend. Also signed up for their rewards program, which was a nice bonus. This location is the kind of place I'll keep coming back to--not just for the drinks and beachy convenience.

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    Hyun Y.

    I've been enjoying this coffee joint few times now. Friendly, fast service. Today I got simple Better Drink Ever and Better Breakfast. It could be because I was hungry after a run but the pretzel bun breakfast sandwich just became few eager bites that I gulped down. Loved that sandwich came out piping hot. Had to wait few minutes before I gobbled it down. Breakfast sandwich $10, Coffee drink $6 with tax and tip came down to about $20. Seating inside and outside. Enjoy!

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    1 year ago

    Great spot in Del Mar and solid coffee. Will definitely come back next time we are in town!!

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    2 years ago

    Ghalia is the best worker ever. Best service I've ever received at a coffee shop! Will definitely be coming back.

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    Thank you, Alex! Hope to see you again soon!

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    1 year ago

    Good stuff, some great pretty darn good coffee and the customer service was incredible.

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    1 year ago

    Great vibe great people and great place and BEST COFFEE EVER DEFINITELY WORTH IT AND THE BEST! Eli and cillyn were so sweet and kind!

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    1 year ago

    Great coffee shop in Del Mar with great service. I ordered theLavender tea latte - yum!!

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    1 year ago

    Better Buzz Coffee is my favorite place of all time! I love the service and my favorite barista Alana!

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    1 year ago

    Better buzz chai is always so delicious and consistent across locations! And the Del Mar location did not disappoint!!!!

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    2 years ago

    Loved the ambiance! Got the mint infused drink, I really enjoyed it. It was comparable to a philz latte!

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    Thank you, Erica!

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    1 year ago

    I love this place!!! Best coffee, fantastic food, supreme vibes, and people are super kind.

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    Jazzy was so amazing! Answered all my questions very patiently and was overall very kind! Great energy and atmosphere.

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    Thank you, Dorth!

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    2 years ago

    Great service, super kind workers, and yummy food/drinks! New fav coffee shop in del mar!!

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    1 year ago

    Better buzz coffee had top tier matcha that i've ever tasted before! definitely recommend coming here for a drink if you are in town!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing coffee!! Love the Lavender tea buzzed So happy there has been a store now open near my house. I will be coming here a lot more now!

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    2 years ago

    The Dragon Fruit smoothie was delicious! Great customer service. Will definitely be back.

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    Thank you, Sussi! Hope to see you for another buzz soon.

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    Thank you, Sophia! Hope to see you for another buzz soon! :)

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    Thank you, Alexya! Hope to see you for another buzz soon! :)

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    Thank you, Elijah! Hope to see you for another buzz soon! :)

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    1 year ago

    best coffee ever. i could come here everyday. love the vanilla latte and snickerdoodle latte.

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    2 years ago

    i got a vanilla latte and it was so good!! perfect drink to sip on the beach. better buzz is definitely a sd staple

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    1 year ago

    very tasty drinks i recommend to people in del mar area, service id great, and the ambiance is welcominf.

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