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    Better Buzz Coffee Laguna Beach

    4.4 (148 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Tables not cleaned for hours
    Robert M.

    Came here with my partner on a Sunday to get some work done and enjoy iced coffee with the ocean view at Main Beach. The order came out quickly and tasted fine, but the cleanliness and vibe were a real letdown. Our outdoor table was dusty and grimy (which I cleaned), and I chalked it up to being outside, but every table and the floor was dirty and remained dirty and littered with trash the entire 2+ hours we were there. Around 3pm (they close at 8), an employee flipped the bar chairs upside down onto the counter without wiping anything, which blocked the view of the business from the sidewalk. People kept walking and wondering out loud if it was closed or closing soon. During a few instances, customers pulled chairs down to sit, got told hastily to put them back when they were done, then a second group and individual customer did the same and sat with their drinks for a few minutes and were told outright they couldn't sit there and the chairs had to go back up, right as a line was forming from the better visibility. There were multiple instances of customers wanting to sit and enjoy their drink, but could not. It was odd. Once the chairs were back up, the business slowed down to a trickle. It was almost comical how the business hurt its own flow. I don't know why we were left alone, maybe because we had laptops and came before some unknown patio seating cutoff rule. The bathroom was just as bad, overflowing trash and paper all over the floor, both when we arrived and when we left. Restrooms should be checked hourly. It's not hard, and it makes you wonder about hygiene behind the counter too. I've had cleaner, friendlier experiences at other Better Buzz locations (La Mesa, University, Point Loma). For Laguna Beach, I'd check out Equator Coffee nearby instead (unfortunately only open until 3), located inside the Rivian showroom, a historic 1922 theater with couches, balcony seating, wifi, and sometimes free evening film screenings you can catch later. TL/DR: Dirty tables and bathroom at this Better Buzz, and an unwelcoming vibe for customers and passersby alike.

    Hazelnut Divinity, Vanilla Bean Latte
    Madeline B.

    Not too bad! It's probably not the best coffee I've had but I could see myself coming here if I was in the area more often. The coffee wasn't the creamiest despite them doing a double shot for their lattes. The hazelnut divinity was a bit sweet in my opinion but I will say the actual hazelnut flavor was some of the best hazelnut syrup I've had. I didn't see what kind of flavoring they use but it looked like there were pieces of hazelnut at the bottom of my cup. That had a great depth of flavor! The actual coffee had a pretty basic coffee taste. I'm not sure if I had an off drink or I should try other drinks. I'll still come back to try more drinks though!

    Gohar K.

    Love this place. Always welcoming and great service doesn't matter which location you go to. Now that's a great teamwork and management. I was here with my family a few days ago to get coffee before heading to the beach which is across the street lol Saturday afternoon and very busy. The line moved fast. The drinks we got were delicious. Love the coconut cold foam on top. Iced cold coffee and the beach. What else can you ask for. ... lots of indoor and some outdoor seating is available. They serve pastries and few other snacks. Great stop while in the area.

    Bethany A.

    I love Better Buzz! This location is across from the beach and it has a lot of seating, even on Saturday! The employees were friendly and the store was clean. I love their banana pudding best drink ever! It's my favorite!

    Horchata Iced Latte
    Paulo I.

    Looking at the menu, most of the drinks were very high in calories and expensive. The only one that really stood out to me was the horchata iced latte. It was light, not overly sweet, and tasted great. Overall, the experience was good, but I don't see myself coming back. While I enjoyed the latte, I don't think it's worth paying the high price for it again.

    Best drink ever & matcha
    Erin K.

    I got the best drink ever & a matcha latte. Bother drinks were pretty sweet, so if you do not like sweet drinks definitely ask for it less sweet. But the best drinks ever ws oretty good, i liked the vanilla flavor the matcha was pretty grainy. But they definitely did light ice (as we asked for) so that was good! Not sure if I would get the matcha here again, but would go back for the coffee

    Caramel Vanilla Best Drink Ever
    Allen P.

    Stopped in with less than 10 mins before they closed and the girls were absolutely amazing and so polite. Even know it was the end of the night they took care of us and made outstanding drinks. 1000 stars for the staff. Great job. Caramel Vanilla Best Drink Ever is the best drink.

    Christopher T.

    Fantastic location, right across from the beach. With the patio seating looking directly to the beach and the street. Open door and spacious store. Staff are nice and friendly. Great coffee and plenty of choices. Parking can be a drag but sometime you can get lucky of nearby street parking. Great vibe and bright place to be.

    Maddy M.

    Loved this place! Super cute inside and outdoor seating with a fabulous view. I got the Moroccan spice iced coffee and it was really really good. Even though it had some sweet foam on top, it wasn't overly sweet and the spices were perfectly balanced. I drank it down so fast because I enjoyed it so much. The deluxe avocado toast was everything I wanted. Bread was soft, yet had a crunchy edge so it didn't fall apart when you picked it up. Everything tasted so fresh and presentation was spot on. I thought it looked a little small, but the portion was perfect and I didn't leave feeling hungry. It was the perfect spot for my husband and I to have a little morning coffee date. Can't wait to come back when I'm in the area again!

    Latte
    Ali M.

    Very nice location! It is walking distance to the ocean! The pastry was really good (we tried their pistachio croissant). The people there were super nice and helpful. The coffee itself is good too. They also have a good variety. In response to the district manager (Jon Angeles) asking for more feedback: Thank you for your response and for valuing customer feedback. I was 100% happy with the service and atmosphere, which is why I gave those categories 5 stars. My 4-star rating for the food and drink was based on a few specific details: The Coffee: While the coffee was good, I felt the bean quality didn't quite match the level of some competitors, such as Blue Bottle. I recognize this is subjective and a matter of personal taste, but I felt there was room for a slight improvement in the roast profile. The Pistachio Croissant: I found the pastry to be less flaky than expected, and I would have loved a bit more pistachio cream filling inside. Overall, I had a great experience and appreciate you reaching out to hear my thoughts!

    Chocolate croissant
    Sanela S.

    I'm so happy Laguna Beach is getting some nice coffee shops as opposed to the big S chain! The staff here was so friendly and kind and coffee was solid. I got a seasonal pumpkin latte, which wasn't amazing, but it was definitely good. I'm going to try the basic stuff next time. The chocolate croissant wasn't bad but I'm definitely going to try some other items next time instead. The cafe itself is so cute and spacious. I love the decor and there is plenty of seating inside and outside.

    Michelle M.

    Amazing little beach front coffee shop me and my friend found. Love the açai bowl omg the og bowl is the best. Coffee was amazing too. Will definitely come back

    Best candy cane drink
    Calli Y.

    Not sure when this one open, but I was glad to see it. I saw that they had peppermint seasonal drinks, which I was excited to try. I asked about the seasonal drinks, and the cashier wasn't very helpful. Or she didn't have a lot to add about each of the drinks. She told me the white peppermint latte was pretty much the same as the best candy cane drink. Anyway, I ended up with the best candy, cane drink, which she told me it was basically an Americana and I got it last week. The store is decorated very cute. I enjoyed my drink as well.

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    9 months ago

    Love this coffee shop. Best coffees and amazing service!!! Bat and Zach are the best. Great service with a smile.

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    9 months ago

    I love this better buzz. Out of all the locations it's the prettiest and friendliest. Great coffee too! Shoutout Zach and Bat

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    8 months ago

    Very rude service. The two ladies in the front line roll eyes and talk behind the glass. Extremely rude and makes you feel unwelcome!

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    10 months ago

    Such an amazing atmosphere! Very great place to study and amazing food. The customer service is top notch! Will definitely come back!

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    10 months ago

    Coffee was delicious. Dominika was super helpful and kind. Would definitely come back.

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    9 months ago

    5 star experience. Yummy drinks and Taryn was so helpful, patient and witty!! I love the vibe there.

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    9 months ago

    Coffee was DELISH! And Taryn was so kind and made me feel like I was talking to a friend! Will definitely be back here:)

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    What a cute cafe! Food was great! Coffee was so good and the baristas were so friendly

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    Such a great location - welcome to Laguna Beach ! Great drinks , great food, great service !

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    1 year ago

    Was great! Amazing vibes, would go again, get the main beach matcha! So glad they are open late.

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    7 months ago

    totally trash the costumer service was horrible and got our drinks wrong twice I've never experienced a such bad customer service

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