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

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Came here to try this coffee for the first time and it's so good!! Very nice and smooth!!. The place was so busy, but it's so loud in there. I hate having to raise my voice just so someone can hear me right next to me at the table. The cashier was nice but didn't hear when I said two drinks and I only got one. That when I got my drinks, I had to wait a bit longer for that. read more

This is a shout out to Esme!!! Every time I come in and she's working, the whole place feels better. She brings such genuine, positive energy, and you feel it right away as a customer. Even during busy rushes, she stays calm, patient, and actually listens. She's friendly, real, and makes you feel welcome instead of rushed. On top of great drinks, she just has a way of making your day a little lighter. Better Buzz is lucky to have her. read more

Favorite place to get my morning coffee my drink comes out perfect every time! They are always kind and welcoming:)

Better Buzz in La Mesa is always a great stop, and I usually swing by about once a week. Even when the line is long, the staff is friendly, efficient, and consistently gets my drink right every time. The service and quality keep me coming back. My only complaint is that La Mesa could use another Better Buzz location! read more

kind, helpful staff and delicious drinks and food. I got an iced matcha no sweeter with oatmilk and it was made perfect. I got an og deluxe bowl to eat with no blueberries and it was great. highly recommend! cafe was busy inside but had a great vibe still. read more

So so happy to finally have a better buzz closer to home! My favorite coffee chain and my go to drink is the honey latte or mint infused iced coffee with almond milk I tried the new chili crisp wrap and it was tooo good, perfectly seasoned and all the flavors just worked well together, I had pre ordered and my drink was ready when I arrived The inside is super aesthetic with searing inside as well as outside on a porch, love visiting this location! read more

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

I keep trying because everything LOOKS good and it's so close to home, but so far only meh or negative experiences. I've tried BB maybe 3-4 times and the drinks are okay and pastries are okay. Everything's okay. But today they sent my wife the weakest açaí bowl I've ever seen -- like just açaí smoothie and some hemp and a few berries, leaving out the extra almond butter and gluten free granola we paid for. My wife was so cute adding a little note about how it's their birthday (I think hoping their extra scoop of almond butter would be especially generous lol) and obviously it would've been fine if they had just given the normal extra amount but it feels like they were ESPECIALLY skimpy? I'm sure they're just super busy and made a mistake but what a bummer on their birthday. I DoorDashed an entirely separate grocery order for granola and almond butter because obviously I don't want their birthday breakfast to be sad! So a very expensive morning for sure. Anyway I was good to deal with the okay food and drinks for convenience but this experience really put me off. read more

Best coffee in the area. General manager is nice. Vibes are good. Be patient. Pro tip : add vanilla powder

So happy Better Buzz has finally come to the La Mesa area! :) The whole store is just beautiful inside and out! The staff is super friendly as well. You can never go wrong with the Best Drink Ever. Next time I honestly need to try the rest of the menu and they have fresh pasties to chose from also. A really cute spot to hang out and get some work done also if needed. read more

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Amazing service and great vibes! Loved the Leprechaun costume for St. Paddy's Day!! Thanks read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - Employee of the month!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

Thanks to Macy our Oder was great . She was giving a great energy vibe and helpful with the order..

Visited these awesome peeps here and they did not disappoint. Made my day! Good quality, consistent coffee. Excellent and fun!!! service. What more could you possibly want in your mornings? Btw, my go to is the hot honey latte. YUMMM read more

Came to Better Buzz for an evening Açaí bowl and ended up getting a yummy pistachio croissant as well. Great team, friendly staff (yes, we mean you Brian) and that down home coffee shop vibe you just need to make your day complete! read more

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Nice casual coffee spot. Lovely vibe here, but hard to park if you're not from the neighborhood.

this is my local better buzz and it's the best in san diego. drive thru times are super fast, even during morning rushes. staff is super friendly and on top of things. drinks are always consistent and delicious. any of the seasonal best drink evers are worth the try. my only gripe would be i can't stand that they use whole pistachios as a garnish... maybe if they were crushed but choking on a whole pistachio isn't the best when i'm on my first cup of coffee. cute place to study inside but not much parking in the area, they do make it work with the space they do have. my go to spot before work or an early morning road trip read more

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa - cinnamon pistachio best drink ever - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

Yep, another Better Buzz has opened in San Diego. This location is the closest to my hood, which is nice. I had the ham and cheese croissant and what they call the best coffee ever" iced. The ham and cheese croissant was delicious, and they heated up just right, too. Just enough so all the cheese was perfectly melted. The croissant was buttery and flaky. The iced coffee was good but a little too sweet for my taste to drink often. I am a cortado lover, but they have yet to place that on the menu. Someday, I hope. Service was very upbeat and friendly. They do get kinda loud inside, so take advantage of the outside seating if you like more of a quieter ambiance like myself. read more

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Better Buzz never disappoints! This new location definitely felt a little new with some hiccups but they never disappoint. The space is such a beautiful space and it's not super crowded like the other locations. This is going to be my go-to spot FOR SURE! read more

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

SOO HAAAAPPYYYYY that Better Buzz finally opened a location in my hooood !! The coffee here is sooo good and I'm not being biased because I used to work at the old fashion valley cart back in high school lol-- it really is one of the best coffee shops in San Diego !! I finally got around to stopping by today and it's been about a month since it first opened . The drive thru lines are still crazyyyy and parking is horrendous at the moment . Im sure it'll die down once the hype of a new coffee shop is over . I parked across the street in the neighborhood and walked on over . The Better Buzz sign is bright, glistening, and literally calls out to you to purchase coffee ! I love the outdoor patio area and the inside is super cozy . It has about 6 tables or so . I got there around 930am and there were about 4 people in line ahead of me and I waited about 10 minutes to get to the cashier . Once I ordered, I waited another 10-15 minutes to get my food and drinks . I didn't know there was an app you can place a mobile order through with a designated pick-up area--- will be doing this in the future . Here's what I ordered-- BEST DRINK EVER is literally the best drink ever . It's strong, creamy, semi sweet vanilla flavored, and most of all.. delicious . I love getting this drink iced even though its 50 degrees cold outside . Always hits the spot . BETTER BREAKFAST SANDWICH was really tasty ! Bacon was thick cut, egg was cooked well (wish yolk was still runny, but hey-- beggars can't be choosers haha), pretzel bun was fluffy on the inside with a nice crisp exterior pretzel bite, and arugula gave it a nice spice . Havarti is one of my all time fav cheeses and the garlic aioli gave it a nice refreshing zing . Great sandwich, but definitely a little pricey and is a splurge . My son loved his CHEESE DANISH . It's served at room temp and at first bite was just okay . We took it home and threw it in the Airfryer and it actually was pretty good warmed up . Flakey, buttery, and the cheese middle was tasty . Tip-- You can order the drinks less sweet if you want . I haven't had an Acai bowl here, but they are one of my favs to get on a hot day . Customer service was good; my cashier thanked me for waiting and she was nice . I will for sure be back in the future again when I need my BDE cravings satisfied ! read more

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I love better buzz! Passed through here today for a quick coffee and snack. Their new banana best drink ever has become my new favorite. The team was so friendly and quick! Will be back again soon for sure. read more

LOVE coming here! They're always so helpful & sweet. Shoutout the Brian for always recommending the best items! Great service & food/drinks :) read more

Great study spot, classic better buzz drinks! Got the pumpkin chai latte before it's too late! Sweet as expected, but not too overbearingly sweet. There are a good amount of tables inside and a patio area outside with more seats. There is street parking near the drive thru, it wasn't too busy to find a spot on a Tuesday afternoon to evening. The staff is always kind and quick with orders. WiFi is available and a one stall bathroom, no code. The music is on the louder side, but they're playing good music that's not difficult to study with, in my opinion!! read more

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I recently decided to check out Better Buzz Coffee after receiving a gift card from a client. I ordered a chai tea with vanilla cold foam, avocado toast, and a yogurt bowl. The chai tea seemed watered down with lukewarm water and the tea itself was bland, even the vanilla cold foam had no flavor. There was even sticky brown stuff over my cup. (shown in picture) The avocado toast was OK, but my only problem was that it seemed like it wasn't toasted at all since I still see some raw butter. (I asked for lightly toasted). The yogurt bowl was alright, but they didn't add any honeycomb like their description said. However, the granola on the side didn't have a proper tamper proof sticker on it. The place itself seemed clean and the workers were helpful to assist me finding my pickup order. If you're looking for a place with good food and drinks, it's best if you check out coffee shops in the Convoy area. read more

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Oooooh this strawberry rose matcha drink is a game changer for me! You've got to try it! And it's pretty read more

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

Great service and friendly atmosphere, I always get my lavender tea latte with vanilla foam from this location and can't stop coming back for it! Anthony and his team all deserve raises. read more

Worst experience ever had at a coffee shop and I try so hard not to go to Starbucks and I NEVER leave bad reviews because I work in the Resturant industry and understand. But wow this was terrible service from start to end. Girl at the register didn't want to take my order, no greeting no thank you just barely cared. People who ordered after me got their items before me and when I pointed it out all I got was a "we're making it now" which is like okay I understand that and I understand it's busy and people make mistakes but a simple acknowledgment and apology goes a long way. A smile or nod would of gotten the job done cus I'm not a cry baby who's hard to please I just like to be treated like a human when I'm spending my hard earned money at an establishment especially at a time like this. I spoke with the supervisors and his only response was "sorry we're busy" I'll never come here again cus the cookie was stale and the coffee was terrible. I don't want anything for free and I don't want a response or apology. I am beyond upset with this experience and it will never leave my brain. There's a location by my job that wouldn frequent often but this has turned me off from the company as whole. I am very upset. Like it honestly reunited my day. read more

This place is so amazing!!!! They make some GOOD coffee and have AMAZING staff. You'll be so happy you came and got their new banana pudding best drink ever so yummy! read more

I had a such a great experience coming to Better Buzz. I got the person blue raspberry energy and it was lovely. I was helped by Lauren Terrell who had great customer service!! Will be coming back! read more

Came in early one morning and there was no line in the drive through! Devyn helped me out at the window and I was able to get in and out quickly and easy. Ordered a vanilla latte with a pump of hazelnut, perfect sweetness! Definitely will return and get that BUZZ energy! read more

Recently moved to the area and had such a great experience. Workers were friendly, and the shop was clean and in order. I got the peppermint best drink ever and it was 10 out of 10! Excited to live so close and come back often! read more

Friendly service and a great atmosphere! My drink was made perfectly! I would recommend this coffee company over other name brands. read more

Love that I can use my reusable cup for my coffee! The hazelnut divinity is my favorite coffee, light ice and less sweet. Super cute spot in La Mesa and glad to see them here. Service is quick and the staff are friendly and welcoming. read more

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First time here, cookies are good and drinks. Açaí Bowl ehhh not good. But service not very good. I order a coconut matcha they don't charge after we paid everything. I was waiting there in the register like 8 minutes, they saw me not even to said something like give me a moment or something read more

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

Good service but coffee was not very good. Got a decaf best drink ever and it had no coffee flavor at all. Makes me think the just used the mix and no coffee. read more

Sahara took my order and knew the menu very well! The rest of the employees were really chill and funny. Great staff and amazing service every time! read more

I ordered online here about 5 minutes away and by the time I got to the store it was already ready to go! Amazing friendly service from the staff inside too, in spite of them being very busy. The coffee hit the spot as always. read more

I walked into Better Buzz expecting coffee. I walked out a changed man. Rachel didn't just make my drink -- she embodied it. From the moment I ordered, it felt like I'd accidentally wandered into a hero's journey. She greeted me with the confidence of someone who knows your order before you do, like a caffeinated oracle. I watched her work behind the counter the way ancient sailors watched the stars. Every movement was precise. Every espresso pull felt intentional, spiritual, possibly blessed. I swear at one point the milk foam formed a perfect little heart and nodded at me in approval. When Rachel handed me my coffee, time slowed. Birds chirped. My posture improved. My lower back pain considered retirement. I took one sip and immediately forgave everyone who's ever wronged me. This drink didn't just wake me up -- it gave me purpose. I suddenly knew what errands I needed to run. I replied to emails I'd been avoiding since 2022. I felt capable of emotional vulnerability and parallel parking. Rachel is not a barista. Rachel is a craftsperson. A guardian of vibes. A level-20 charisma build with espresso proficiency. If you come to Better Buzz and Rachel is working, congratulations -- your day just got upgraded to the premium experience. If she's not working, I'm sorry, and I hope you find peace eventually. Give this woman a raise, a statue, and possibly her own signature drink called "Rachel Knows Best." I will be back. I will be better. Thank you, Rachel. read more

Coffee was great and their breakfast foods are the best!! Ashley was so sweet and I had a lovely convo with her even though they were swamped. read more