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    Better Buzz Coffee Escondido

    3.7 (551 reviews)
    Open 4:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew
    Jason L.

    This place is always steeped in chaos. A dozen people working but somehow nobody at the counter and nothing is ready on time. I preordered online and came 15 minutes after my pickup time. My drink wasn't ready. I had to wave someone down because nobody was running the counter to ask about my drink. Not only had they not started it, they didn't even know about the order because it was inexplicably noted on a laptop that they had to retrieve from the back. Despite coming 15 minutes after my pickup, I waited an extra 20 minutes for my drink that they lost. Icing on the scone is: this isn't the first time the at this has happened to me at this location.

    lavender matcha and hazelnut divinity with oat milk

    Arold is the best!!!! i came into the cafe and there was a bit of a line but i didn't have to wait long at all! he was very kind and patient with the group in front of me, offered suggestions for food and drinks, and was very efficient and quick but not rushed. then he took my order, asked if i wanted any extra shots or alternative milk, and my order was ready within 5 minutes. a great spot to hang out. ample seating available -- indoor and outdoor. 10/10 recommend the deluxe açaí bowl. and the hazelnut divinity! (i get mine iced with an extra shot and oat milk)

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    Mimi T.

    I'm visiting from out of state & my niece took me here because she really loves the matcha drink which she completely gulps down from the time we walk back to the car and I'm buckling up to go! I really liked the wall art and cool cafe set up. They had a nice pastry display case and the employee at the register was super friendly in helping me pick out a drink. I got a seasonal iced drink called coconut matcha with perfectly balanced sweet coconut and matcha flavors. I'm not a big matcha fan but I really enjoyed this combo. It almost reminded me of subtle pandan flavor. If I get come back, I would definitely try other menu items!

    Myrtle P.

    A frequent stop for us whenever we travel around SD/Escondido area. This location can get very busy and chaotic that we always opt to park and order instead of the drive-thru. The staff are very nice, so it's worth the store visit. Hazelnut Divinity by ordering it at 50% sweetness level since it can get pretty sweet. I also tried the Vanilla Bean Latte at 50% sweetness, but it was bland and milky. Maybe add a shot or just order HD. Still my favorite coffee go-to when in the area.

    Iced Best Drink Ever
    KayAnna S.

    One of my favorite locations! Love the design of the cafe, the drive-thru and ordering inside or through the mobile app, and such friendly and personable staff. We always feel welcomed when coming into the cafe. I also love all of the indoor and outdoor seating. They have a lot of seating compared to most other north county BB locations. My husband and I recently went in and easily ordered our drinks and food. They gave me my pistachio croissant right away and my husband's ham and cheese croissant sandwich came out quickly. His iced best drink ever came out way before my iced horchata latte (like a 10 minute difference) but it didn't matter since we were enjoying our food. Even though I did have to wait longer for my drink, it was made perfectly. I wish all locations could master the iced horchata latte like they do here. Again just great vibes at this location always!

    Feta Feta-Avocado Toast
    Addison C.

    When will I learn my lesson about ordering food from this place? The drinks are fine, but the food is always a huge disappointment. I ordered their feta-avocado deluxe toast which is supposed to include balsamic drizzle, microgreens, lemon, avocado, feta and tomato. They gave me a dry piece of cold, untoasted bread with the thinnest layer of avocado, no balsamic, no greens, no seasoning. What a freaking rip off. Every single time at this place. Default tip screen starts at 25% in the drive thru and then terrible service.

    Eggnog latte
    Lydia L.

    I just came back from a medical missions trip to Mexico and I just wanted a cup of coffee and a treat. Barista, Pedro, was energetic and friendly. He remembered to take my phone number to collect the points when he took my order. Once I got to the window I got my drink from a very energetic Pedro! Tasting the drink I soon learned that barista, Lance took great care to give a delicious treat. Thank you guys for making my experience awesome. Plus, I loved my pumpkin loaf slice. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Nikki F.

    I stopped into this location while visiting family from out of town and was pleasantly surprised. The decor is bright and welcoming and there's cute merch to browse while you wait. All of the pastries looked very appetizing but I chose the almond butter and jam toast and am so glad I did. I was blown away by the flavors on such a simple item. The whole thing was insanely good and I had to go back the next day for another helping. Service was quick and employees were friendly though they did forget the cold foam twice in a row on my drink order but happily remade them when I pointed it out.

    Santiago Z.

    Tried the Cinnamon Crème Cold Brew and now I'm hooked! Not too sweet but enough for my tastes buds! I paired it with one of my favorite snacks, an açaí bowl. The service there is always friendly and helpful. Our table was a bit dirty but I understand considering the traffic and staff busy with orders. Next time I might try there avocado toast. Thanks again!

    Angel B.

    Shout out to the girl with blue hair, I think her name is Ash. She made me the best matcha ever. Clean restaurant. Quick service! Will definitely come back again!

    Best Drink Ever
    Christi S.

    I have to make a statement here: the pistachio croissant is ABSOLUTELY delicious. I would definitely come here for this. This croissant was just, absolutely divine. Super buttery, flaky, and the honeycomb was beautiful! The chunks of pistachios made it so nutty, and it was a bit reminiscent of an almond croissant. Super fresh! Also got the Best Drink Ever, Horchata Latte and a ham&cheese croissant. Didn't care much for the Horchata latte, the Best Drink Ever was the better drink I would say. Ham&cheese croissant was delicious as well. Not as prominent as the pistachio croissant, but dessert croissants are in a league of its own, anyway. Would definitely come again for the croissants, and will still continue to hunt for the perfect go-to drink.

    Half a large cup of matcha with no ice.

    This is a large with no ice!! People! You are paying for ice!!! I got half a cup of matcha. Not even Starbucks does this.

    Matcha

    SHOUTOUT TO PEDRO!! Best matcha ever! Pedro was incredibly kind and patient while taking my order. It was my first time at Better Buzz, and the service was amazing. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Cheese and ham Ham and Cheese Croissant

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    7 months ago

    Great service anytime you come here I love this place I do recommend good service josue m !!!

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    8 months ago

    KP, Josue, and Pat provided amazing customer service. Food and drinks were great as always and were provided in a timely manner :)

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    4 months ago

    best place ever, environment is lovely, especially thanks to K.P, Josue, and ash! thanks to them ill always keep coming back!

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    10 months ago

    We were helped by Andrea & Giselle, they were super attentive & got our drinks super fast! Love coming here !

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    10 months ago

    They always make the coffee right at this location. The staff are nice and timely when making orders.

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    10 months ago

    I always come here because this location makes the best drinks! Tori, Iggy, and Nora are amazing and always so friendly :)

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    1 year ago

    Andrea D was the big boss that served it up proper. Recommended the better breakfast and was off the chains

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    Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. I have never tried any sweets, but everyone speaks highly of everything they have to offer.

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    1 year ago

    Thank you guys for getting my mornings started right! My iced latte is always delish.

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    Im from the bay area and recently visited the Escondido location. Great service and great coffee. Please open one in the bay area.

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    1 year ago

    Really good coffee, but kind of expensive. I don't want to spend almost $10 on a cup of iced coffee. It's overpriced for what it is.

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    James Coffee

    James Coffee

    3.9
    (195 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    The staff is great. The manager is awesome. David Taylor always takes care of us whenever we go…read moremaking sure we get the best quality espresso. We can Definitely a cool coffee shop in San Diego. The pastries here are pretty good. I heard they just changed the bagels only made by their sister Co.. I need to give those a try I got the coffee soda basically like an espresso tonic pretty good the glass that it comes i in his super cool and different to most of the places you get coffee at the side of the building is small, but still kind of spacious in a way gives us pretty cool atmosphere. I heard they're gonna do some more upgrades to the inside, making it feel a little more home like that's cool cause I like cozy spots with a manly touch concrete leather metals. It's just a vibe.

    I wanted to give this place another shot, I know people love. I was in the area and popped in…read more I ordered a large hot non fat mocha. Which is my standard order. And picked up an almost croissant. They do not shelve non fat milk, but have oat and almond. So I went with oat. Two customers that came after me go thier drinks first. And when mine came up, it was lovely but not right. It was a cold mocha. They remade it. It was just a wee annoying, especially since I was coming here with the hopes of a mind blowing experience. The coffee was fine. The staff seem to know the local regulars and chat them up appropriately. The seating it still hard and uncomfortable. I'll try again one more time to see if hey flip my bippy. So far two stars for they way they interacted with other. One star for the pastry and the coffee mis up and late service was a - of stars. And my picky pastry folks (she knows who she is) would say it's not a true croissant, as there are cuts across the pastry... but it's buttery and flaky..

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    My first "coffee" experience with my kids. What a special experience! The hot chocolate gives them the vibe.
    My first "coffee" experience with my kids. What a special experience! The hot chocolate gives them the vibe.
    Seasonal special
    Seasonal special
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    Matcha Cafe Maiko

    Matcha Cafe Maiko

    4.4
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    1.7 mi
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    Whenever i see a Matcha Cafe Maiko it's a must to go! The matcha itself is delicious , but the…read morebanana pudding topping? AMAZING! (Third cup in) My favorite thing on the menu. My sister got the iced matcha latte with whip cream and loved it! (First drink) my boyfriend got the iced matcha latte with chocolate drizzle, his two favorite things, and wanted to go back for more from how delicious it was. (Second cup) We got the bubble waffle with Ube and Hojicha to share and oh my, definitely something i will keep craving until i go back! Everything tastes so authentic, fresh, and overall just delicious. Super friendly staff and clean dining area. They have some games to play while you wait which was nice as well. There's a few up here in NorCal where i am from like in SF's Japan town, and this one tasted just as delicious! Side note- they also have just a huge variety of other drinks and desserts! Definitely a must if in the area!

    This matcha place is really all about matcha. I got the tiramisu hojicha latte and the tiramisu…read morematcha latte. Both drinks come with an actual slice of tiramisu on top, which surprised me, l thought it would be more like a tiramisu flavored drink with hojicha or matcha mixed in. The tiramisu itself is really good, but personally I don't think it goes well with the drink. The texture of the cake while sipping the latte feels a little off. I also tried the nitro Vietnamese coffee. It was unusual because when you hear "Vietnamese coffee" you expect something strong, but this one was light and you can really taste the milk. I really enjoyed the bubble waffle series-especially the Oreo one. It's really good. The honey toast series was okay, nothing special. I got the honey toast with ice cream, and I remember honey toast being crispy but still easy to eat. This one wasn't crispy at all and the bread was tough. Overall, this place is reall good for matcha drinks.

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    Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House

    Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House

    4.4
    (191 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    The good and coffee here are absolutely delicious. I'm not a coffee person really(tea's my thing)…read morebut I really enjoyed the mocha I had here. The turnover 11/10, and I will make special trips just to get great pastries. The service here is very kind, inviting and so helpful. They have some seating inside and a few tables outside as well for ample seating. The ONLY negative thing about this place they have no control over. The parking SUCKS OUT LOUD. I hate trying to park in downtown Escondido. I can't take anything away from them for this but-for me- the frustration in this keeps it from being my regular place. If you live in the area and like good coffee and food, 100% would recommend

    I love the ambience here, but always feel a little meh about the coffee, but let me explain: I'm a…read morebold coffee person. I love a rich roast. Their coffee tends towards a brighter, citric flavor that reminds me very much of cold brew. Which I don't care for. But others might! So if a brighter, lighter flavor is what you enjoy (what up tea people) then this might be the place you're looking for. And again, I adore the vibe here. Probably the chillest work/read spot in all of Escondido. Parking can be rough if downtown is busy, but only if you're adamant about needing to be very close for mobility reasons etc. Otherwise you can usually find something walkable. Beautiful, open cafe with a lovely view of the small park across the street and downtown Esco.

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    Avocado toast, with housemade pickled onions and local microgreens, on levain bread
    Avocado toast, with housemade pickled onions and local microgreens, on levain bread
    The front of the shop on Grand Ave., Escondido. MANZANITA is located in the Grand theater complex
    The front of the shop on Grand Ave., Escondido. MANZANITA is located in the Grand theater complex
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    EscoGelato

    4.7
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    1.4 mi
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    Just went here today, it was amazing!! I got the s'mores…read moremocha and sweet cream caramel and my boyfriend got the blueberry lemon with sweet cream caramel. They had very cute outside seating and it was absolutely perfect!! It was very light weight compared to ice cream, and didn't hurt my stomach or make me feel sugared out. I would def come back!

    Reasonably priced with generous portions, but the flavors were ultimately underwhelming…read more There were 14 flavors available during my visit, including two sorbets. While the selection was respectable, there were not many particularly unique offerings. Most leaned heavily toward familiar vanilla or chocolate based profiles. The staff was generous with samples and allowed me to try as many flavors as I wanted, but unfortunately none of the three that caught my attention truly impressed me. The espresso was perhaps the weakest rendition I have encountered. It lacked both the boldness and aroma that make coffee flavored ice cream appealing. Whether the espresso itself was too diluted or simply not brewed strongly enough, the flavor struggled to make any impact. The stracciatella featured a straightforward milk base studded with chocolate shards. While this was a very traditional interpretation without unnecessary additions, the ice cream lacked the richness and depth needed to carry such a simple flavor profile. The chocolate provided texture, but the base itself felt flat. The sour cream and brown sugar ended up being my favorite of the three, largely because the brown sugar was actually distinguishable. The sour cream contributed an unusual tanginess that made the flavor more interesting, though the balance was inconsistent. Some bites highlighted the warm sweetness of the brown sugar, while others tasted predominantly of sour cream, creating a combination that occasionally felt at odds with itself. I appreciated that the small size included two flavors, and the employee serving me was generous with the scoops. Still, this ended up being a fairly forgettable stop. Those who enjoy gelato with bold, inventive, or highly concentrated flavors may find the offerings here a bit too restrained.

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    1 scoop pistachio, 1 scoop brown butter pecan with affogato.
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