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    Better Buzz Coffee

    4.5 (183 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Zeek P.

    We love this place! Today we have visited a location in Del Mar and we have enjoyed our lattes just chilling outside and sipping our lattes. Coffee is awesome! We have ordered a few different lattes from the menu and we can't choose the favorite one, because they are all delicious. We recommend: Snickerdoodle Latte and Honey Latte- it's a MUST TRY! It's a perfect blend of flavors , not too sweet and not too bitter either. They roast their beans to perfection in a small batches and I think that is a secret recipe to get that perfect coffee! Highly recommend it!!! The shop is not that big inside , but the outside seating area is a very nice and big place to sit and enjoy your latte in a beautiful Del Mar weather. The staff were fantastic and they were quick and efficient. Especially Brook was so nice and helpful and she has made our experience even more enjoyable. Overall: it's a cute little coffee shop, the staff were very friendly and welcoming and their lattes are just pure perfection!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

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    KayAnna S.

    Always such a breeze ordering from this location. My drinks/food items taste delicious and are consistent in flavor. Their baristas are super sweet and make you feel welcome in their cafe. Not a lot of seating, but enough for a few small groups. This location is easy to walk to and is nearby lots of fun local shops and plenty of restaurants. Such a unique store too!

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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.

    Jenny C.

    The worst coffee shop I have ever been to. I wish there was an option to give 0 stars. Was going home and I need some caffeine to keep me up. We had a hard time finding the parking lot so we parked on the streets. The store had one other customer in there but they took over 10 minutes to make our drinks. The service was also bad. I got the hazelnut divinity with oat milk and my friend got a matcha latte. The hazelnut was overly sweet and you couldn't taste the coffee and the matcha did not taste like matcha at all. The matcha tasted like milk and they just added food coloring to make it look g. AVOID this cafe if it's possible, don't waste your money here since it's not worth it almost $8 a drink.

    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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    Rosi M.

    One of my favorite coffee chains!, never disappoints. Great concept kept throughout their menu, decor, merchandise and honestly best motto: Life's Better Buzzed. Staff at this location is always welcoming and friendly, even during rushes. Plenty of dining space inside and outside. Coffee is strong but not bitter, well balanced. Honey Latte is always made amazing. My daughter enjoyed the Iced Matcha, no grassy flavor. I've tried the Hazelnut Divinity but I do get that half sweet.

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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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    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.

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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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    Awesome drinks!! I love the lavender tea latte especially. Lemon Loaf is also excellent. Staff are really nice & friendly and the service is really fast. They've got both indoor and outdoor seating both a great. The place is nice, good lighting, I enjoy hanging out there!

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    11 months ago

    This location has been closed since late September '25. No word on re-opening date. No explanation, serves good coffee when open.

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    2 years ago

    Soooo much better than Starbucks. Very grateful they replaced that overpriced, G-cide sponsoring establishment. BB is my new "Go-to"!

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    Thank you for your amazing review! Keep getting Buzzed with us!

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely love better buzz ! Great matcha the place was aesthetically pleasing. The service was 100% amazing!

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    2 years ago

    Always love swinging by a Better Buzzed! Liberty was very personable and gave some awesome drink suggestions

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    1 year ago

    Very cute shop and perfect location! The service was efficient and the drink was delicious! Will be back!

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    Thank you for your amazing review! Keep getting BUZZED with us!

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    1 year ago

    Excellent service and great coffee! So glad you replaced Starbucks in this location. The best!!!

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

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    2 years ago

    Great service and fast drink making. Love the ambiance and the decorations in the shop.

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    2 years ago

    The Staff and smoothie were great. We ordered the pink dragon smoothie and it was delicious. We also really enjoyed the atmosphere as well!

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    Thank you, Tyler! Hope to see you again soon.

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

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    1 year ago

    Great environment to study with food and great drinks! Also has wifi for studying and outlets!

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    2 years 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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    2 years ago

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

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    2 years 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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    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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    2 years ago

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

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    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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    2 years 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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