Better Buzz is always great! Drinks always come out timely and the staff handle the rush efficiently. Staff asked to recognize one of their own, Penelope! Shout out to Penelope for always striving for excellence. Keep up the good work and Gods work. Lord knows alot of people cant function without coffee, less even that some customers mind their manners and express gratitude for helping start their day. You guys are awesome! read more

This is my favorite stop for coffee. The service is always friendly and helpful. The drive thru is usually busy but the food and drinks make the wait worth it every time. read more

Drove through with mom for a coffee and a Matcha green tea. They have a good variety of coffees and teas. Huge chocolate chip cookies. A bit pricey but worth it! I love these smaller coffee shops, real ingredients without all the chemicals like Starbucks. And it's a drive -thru. Plus plus! read more

Service is so slow, went today I was in a drive-through for literally 15 minutes and I still haven't ordered and it's not the first time this happened just so slow, I ended up just leaving the drive-through line very disappointing read more

Bryan was awesome recommending the perfect order. Will definitely come back. 5/5 service and food

Bryan is so amazing and professional and kind! Highly recommend this place!! Super clean, they are fast and my drink is 10/10! Great customer service read more

Finally was able to try this coffee and it has lots of flavor! I came here twice while on my trip to SoCal and the Hazelnut Divinity. The first time my boyfriend got Horchata Iced Latte and he does not recommend it. He said it had a weird after taste, but then when he tried the Hazelnut Divinity the second time we went, he really liked it. Service was quick and food was good as well! Ham and Cheese Croissant and Bacon Ciabatta we recommend! read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

Not much to update from my previous review and if you're coming to La Mesa to grab a Better Buzz coffee, you probably already know the brand and this is not simply a place that you stumble into. This is made for the locals and the line that has become absolute insanity no bleeds into University Ave, which is surely a pain in the ass if you don't know how to navigate around it. I will say this: The "Best Drink Ever" is absolutely delicious. Sure, the name is arrogant AF but it's a delicious cup of caffeine. read more

I love to visit this Better Buzz whenever I'm in the area. Very nice, clean and organized place! The drinks are spot on as usual. The service is always fast, friendly and efficient! Everything I've ever had here has been great but lately I've been enjoying the "The Best Drink Ever". Great job team! read more

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Everything was great! Kyle made an amazing best drink ever. The service was quick and environment was friendly.

Coffee is always great and line goes quickly!! Macy was super friendly! Always grab a coffee from here when I'm in the area! Favorite summer time drink is the mint infused iced coffee! read more

Better buzz is probably my favorite consistent coffee shop in SD and it's about time they got one in La Mesa. I've been several times for the coffee (best drink ever, the churro drink, and snickerdoodle). I love that the coffee flavor is smooth and well rounded with enough caffeine and depth that the flavoring of the drink doesn't overwhelm the coffee. The only downside to this place is location. The drive through is always backed up onto the street so it's a nightmare trying to get in and out of parking lot and parking spots. If you plan to grab your cup of coffee here make sure you allot time for the traffic and wait time of getting in/out. read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - Best drink ever - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

I go to Better Buzz a lot and have been to several different locations--including this one in La Mesa. They never miss! The service was fast, and the customer service was great. The person who took my order was super friendly, and the team at the window was polite, smiling, and kept the good energy going. I ordered a Chai Buzz with oat milk, caramel drizzle, chocolate-covered espresso beans, and a vanilla soft top--it was made to perfection and absolutely hit the spot. There was no line when I arrived (thankfully, since I know how busy it can get), but by the time I was leaving, the line was already wrapping around the store. Always a solid experience--I'll definitely be back. read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - Chai Buzz with oat milk instead, caramel drizzle, chocolate covered espresso beans and vanilla soft top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

We always love our drinks here, always done perfect. The honey latte is our favorite and Bryan with a Y is the best!

probably my fav better buzz i've been to! everyone was very nice and welcoming and helped us with the menu , the seating is good and there's lots of outlets. the place was very clean and they have their own parking , will definitely be back ! i got their iced chai & my friend got the dirty chai and we got chocolate muffins read more

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If I'm ever in a rush this is my go to spot for drinks, they're normally pretty fast and the matcha is pretty good. It was better when they offered peppermint matcha's but sadly they're only seasonal. The food is alright, nothing crazy. Service is good and attentive. I like the theming of the chain and the coffee shop is pretty clean and offer quite a bit of seating. read more

Hi my name is Rita, this is handsdown the best location i have ever been . Im there EVERYMORNING. Coffee never disappoints me & the Workers are so friendly! Specially Esme! Shes always so happy and welcoming !!!! I love better buzz !!!!! read more

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This place can be hit or miss with the flavor of the coffee but the people working have always been friendly. They're pretty quick too, given how long the line can get on busy days. My most recent fav is a caramel vanilla iced latte with their coconut cold foam. It's the perfect amount of sweetness for me. The coconut cold foam is the real star of the show, i'm sad it seems like it's a seasonal item. So I'll be sticking with that as my regular as long as I can! read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - Caramel Vanilla iced latte with coconut cold foam 10/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

The Iced SF Vanilla Latte from Better Buzz is a must-try-- they use Sugar Free Monin brand syrups which are the best especially in cold form! It's incredibly smooth, perfectly creamy, and just the right balance of espresso and flavor without being overly sweet. If you're looking for a guilt-free, refreshing pick-me-up, this is it. read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - Iced sugar free vanilla latte with Almond Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

I stopped by the Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa location and it's officially my favorite BB spot now , and I've been a fan since the Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach Drive-Thru days. The staff here are so friendly and actually take the time to talk to you. They convinced me to try the new strawberry rose beet drink and honestly... it's the best thing on the menu right now. Super fresh, not too sweet, and just different enough to feel fancy without being weird. Solid upsell because I probably wouldn't have ordered it on my own, and now I'm hooked. Side note, I don't normally love anything Rose flavored. The place is clean, the vibe is chill, and service is fast even when they're busy. Pregnant Barista on staff while still giving it 100%, loved seeing. If you're a Better Buzz regular, this location is worth the stop. Happy Sunday!!!! read more

This was the best interaction EVER!!!!! we didn't get her name but anytime I'm serviced by this employee she is so kind. I'm excited to see what they do for Easter!!!, read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

Thaaaaaanks for the best service. Loved matcha with coconut milk. Staff is very attentive and always welcoming everyone. read more

On 12/1/25 I made an online purchase through the app at 502am. When I got to the store to pick up my order the lights were on and people were inside. The gentlemen who spoke to me through the drive thru told me that they had changed the hours and it should've been changed on the app and that all he could do is refund me my money. Well I never received a refund and was still charged for the order. This is wrong for some many reasons 1) if you're going to change store hours then whoever's in charge of running the better buzz app should've made it not possible for people to order. 2) if you're already in the store with other people why not just fill the order since I'm pretty sure the supplies you needed were already there. Or at least turn the damn lights off, and put a sign on the drive thru saying you're closed and the hours have been changed and not have wasted my time to begin with. 3) keep your word and give me the refund you said you were going to do! The refund I'm intitled to. This was unethical, dishonest, untruthful, and flat out robbery. To charge a person for a service or product not provided to me is theft. What if I never checked mv account? *updated on 12-28-25* I would like to add, just so everyone can know the truth about what kind of business this is and the kind of people it's ran by. The district manger Yanai replied to my review giving me her email for me to connect wit her directly to make this right. Well guess what, just like I never received that refund from the store, I never got a reply from Yanai to "make things right" what was your point of even replying to my review? To make people think you would make it right when you had zero intention's of following through with your word? This is the most ridiculously, unethical business establishment I've ever come across in my life. If you've been to this establishment and were owed a refund, check to make sure they gave it to you, because believe me, you can't take their word for it. And don't try to say you never got my email cause just like my refund I was supposed to get, I checked, double checked and triple checked that the email spelling was correct and went through. Zero stars for the company with the least integrity. read more

Coffee is mid, matcha is mid. Everything is wayyyyyy to sweet. Service is good, they're working hard and being friendly. I wouldn't recommend them if you don't like your drinks to be packed full of sugar read more

I came here to study, but I ended up staying on their outdoor patio until my laptop died (there are only outlets available inside). It felt like an oven inside the building! I was sweating while waiting for my order. The staff was busy and didn't call out names, so I didn't realize my order was ready on the shelf for a while. Despite that, the service was friendly and the coffee was average. I also ordered a Caprese sandwich, which was a decent size! read more

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Way better than Starbucks in my opinion. The foam doesn't leave a coated feeling in your mouth. Service fast and friendly. Been to this location a couple times now. Walking distance from my work!!! Love it!! read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - Pumpkin cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

This is the first time at this location. Wanted to get my usual Chai with coconut milk. We entered the wrong way and the drive thru line was ridiculously long so we parked and I went inside. A beautiful location, but busy! I also decided to get a bite to eat. I chose the Feta Avocado (cherry tomatoes on the side) crumbled feta, butter on thick-cut multigrain. It was about $10 This was actually one of the first times I ordered food from any Better buzz location. While I was waiting, I saw all the different options other people had ordered and saw the baristas in action to fulfill all the orders. I don't usually see that as we order drive thru. I had a great conversation with barista Brittany as she brought out my order. She was very friendly and kind. My Avo toast was yummy. A little pricey but I enjoyed every bite. lol My drink was delicious as usual. Great experience here. Thank you! read more

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Great location!! New manager is the bomb.com Highly recommend coming if you care about great service and good vibes read more

Super cute place! I was visiting the area and it looked popular. We mistakenly caught the drive-through line so we parked and ordered through the door. It was super hot in the morning and they didn't have much shade, but the service was really nice. My order : Iced Matcha with oat milk - it was really good nothing too special, I am very picky with my Matcha, and this was made well and not powdery at all. I also got to try the best drink ever, it was pretty good. I understand for some people it could be too sweet, but it was perfect for me. Their coffee is not on the strong side if you prefer that go somewhere else. read more

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Sean was so kind, friendly, and working very hard outside in the heat! This location never disappoints but maybe we could have more shade/cool area for the employees taking our orders at the drive thru :) read more

This Better Buzz is Amazing. The service the employees it's wayyyy better than the one in Bonita rd. I recommend coming here .

Love this place, kind of small size wise but has a parking lot so that's a plus! Also the staff is what makes this place great - they were quick at what they were doing & even providing a sample for us to try. Luis and the rest of the crew is great. read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - Sitting area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

Coffee!! Give me all the caffeine! Short disclaimer, have gone through drive thru more times than I'd like, will wait thru the endless line if it means I don't have to step out during the "cold" mornings. Their BEST DRINK EVER and CINNAMON CREAM COLD BREW have my heart. Order is always right, nice staff and drinks stay consistent (much appreciated)! Their cold foam will surely spruce up any of their coffee drinks! read more

This better buzz location is very convenient. The staff is sweet and Bryan is especially nice! He helped us today and was a rockstar! Our drink is perfect. read more

Banana pudding best drink ever comes cold but they were nice enough to make it hot and it was absolutely delicious. The staff were so nice and helpful too. And the yogurt fruit bowl is yummy!! read more

Better Buzz is my legit my favorite coffee restaurant. Hands down. 4 stars for that alone! I ordered the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew yesterday and a Blueberry muffin. The gentleman who took my order had great service. He offered suggestions and asked if I wanted my muffin warmed, I said yes please. I absolutely love warm muffins. When I got to the drive through window, I felt rushed out the way. I asked for a straw and she gave it to me and was like, "ok have a good day." Plus, my muffin wasn't warmed so I had to wait until I got home to warm it up which was disappointing. A helpful tip for those who work at the drive through window is to repeat the order (including specifications) back to the customer to ensure that it is correct. Other than that, it was decent. read more

I caught a good buzz today. The bread on my toast was Texas sized indeed. Had to sprinkle bacon on the avocado toast as recommend and I have to say I wasn't disappointed. Coffee. Say no more. Went mainstream with the iced vanilla latte with sub oat milk... give it a try. I went 5 because I dare you to come close to the quality, the energy in the room and the experience had. Catch a buzz fam. read more

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Good drinks, good vibe, and excellent customer service. I've been in this better buzz a couple of times. One time I went and my coffee taste kinda off. So they make me a different coffee and that coffee taste very good. My doggo enjoys her pup cup here also. The energy drinks is quite addicting! We love the drinks. read more

Dear Better Buzz I would like to express my disappointment from your unsatisfactory level of service. On December 10th I bought 3 drinks and a croissant for a total of $25 + $5 tip . I'm a loyal customer and I was shocked to see such poor service from a company I've grown to trust. I did not receive a warmed pasty but instead a cold one. They even confirmed that, it says warmed. I hope you agree with me that this is not acceptable under any circumstances. I trust you will look into this matter quickly to prevent such incidents in the future... read more

Came here after a spin class at NXPT which is a gym not too far away...actually did spin and then walked here. Used the Better Buzz app to order the coffee and walked into the store to grab it! Location has a nice drive thru and lots of parking. It was fairly early in the morning so no crowd. Got my usual Best Derick Ever and it was perfect as usual! Staff was nice but really quiet lol maybe it was too early for good mornings and welcomes?!? read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California