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    Better Buzz Coffee Fashion Valley

    4.0 (811 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Robert L.

    Better Buzz Coffee was exactly the pick-me-up I needed while walking through the mall, and wow did they deliver. The stand was busy, but the staff never felt rushed or flustered. Instead, they calmly let me know they'd be right with me and even cracked a few jokes while keeping the line moving. That kind of energy goes a long way. The young lady at the counter was awesome. It was my first time here, and without hesitation she gave me great recommendations with total confidence. No pressure, no attitude--just genuine, effortless hospitality. And the drink? Absolutely amazing. It hit exactly how it needed to. First visit, great impression, and definitely not my last.

    Tyra S.

    Better Buzz Coffee is my Favorite Coffee Shop! Fashion Valley was the first location that made me a fan. My coffee requests are always made to perfection. My favorite drinks are "Killer Bee" and "Best Drink Ever". I typically go there to get my own coffee, but I decided to get it through UberEats and I was happy to see what I requested was made perfectly.

    Jill S.

    Great location! It's perfect to take a shopping break and grab a coffee and pastry. There's a cute outdoor area to sit and enjoy your drinks. There's no indoor area like the other locations have! Good coffee, but not the best in San Diego.

    Krajicek K.

    Got luck out today. There were only 3 people in line when I passed by. I waited about 5 minutes to put in an order. For those of you who don't want to wait, order online is the way to go. Excellent coffee with tasty and nutty flavors! My go-to high end coffee place.

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    Julie G.

    Cute little location , busy just as any other location. I enjoy being able to place my order on line . My coffee and muffin were ready upon arrival . I wasn't sure where the pick up station was , may need better labeling as I stood around for a bit looking around. My drink was good as usual but I noticed that they are putting more and more ice each time I order , super disappointed... check out my picture all I see is ice on top ..

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    Ron Q.

    Stopped by in the middle of the afternoon on a Monday. When I've passed this location before always had a long line. No line today. Don't really frequent Better Buzz although I've tried them before and enjoyed each drink. Ordered an iced blended mocha. Ruby took care of me at the counter. Super quick and efficient. Much needed boost on a warm end of summer day! Keep on Yelp'n!

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    Nick S.

    This coffee spot came highly recommended, and the line that was 10-15 people deep confirmed that it was worth a try The menu offers a wide variety of classic coffee options with a Better Buzz twist. There are many seasonal and flavored drinks, you can choose hot vs cold on most drink options, and there are various drink sizes. You can also add additional shots of espresso I tried the coconut flavored Best Drink Ever and the Hazelnut Divinity. Neither were incredibly sweet, which I appreciate. I'm not a huge hazelnut fun, but the taste was subtle and enjoyable The storefront is trendy and modern, and it was very busy, but the counter and area was a little messy. It took several minutes or more to get our drink order, and that appeared to be par for the course. I also saw that a couple drinks orders didn't have their lids firmly put on Some tips: Obviously, this location is in a high-end shopping mall. So, enjoy your drink as you pursue the shops. Also, Better Buzz has a rewards program. So, sign up and start earning points today! Cheers!!

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    Sofia P.

    We got coffee and chai tea latte. We enjoyed both of our drinks. The lines can get long but the service was good. The ambiance was more like order and go. Something new to definitely try!

    Jenny P.

    Today I saw a new face at the Fashion Valley location, what a great addition to the team. Friendly and attentive was this young man. He was new but seemed to have barista background but the customer service is what was on point. Gideon at the first floor spot is gonna be my new fav to visit when getting my ICEED Coconut killa bee. -JP

    Samantha T.

    Cute space at the mall. Service was good, definitely was a wait for the drinks but nothing too crazy. I ordered an iced snickerdoodle latte and it was heaven in a cup! The flavor was totally there, not too sweet and not too bitter. I can't wait to try their other drinks.

    Calvin N. H.

    Better Buzz is pretty good! So good I wished they had more locations. When I looked it up, I saw Hillcrest, Pacific Beach (PB), Mission Gorge, and Mission Valley (MV) were close to me. The closest to my home is the MV location, and that one literally located inside Fashion Valley Mall. I have visited at least a handful of times, and taste-wise they are consistent with how they make their drinks. I really enjoy their Coconut Buzz... and that's saying a lot because I'm not a huge coconut fan. Something about the flavor profile just makes it work and it tastes really good! I actually find myself craving it every so often. Let me just say, if you are coming here during peak hours (like on a busy weekend) then parking is going to be a hassle and there will likely be a very long line. To bypass the line, is recommend ordering online and once you park and walk up, your coffee will probably be ready. I have come here on a weekend and have seen probably 30+ people in line! I walked up, saw the line from a good distance (stretching near the escalator) and I was like, "Nope." I turned around and came back another time. Ordering online is a good way to bypass the line. If I know I'm heading there, I order online, park, walk up, and my drink is ready when I get to the counter. I'm going to try one of their more popular drinks called, "Best Drink Ever" (BDE). To call it BDE, it's gotta be good, right? It's the mall and parking can get crazy. I usually find parking near the west side of the shopping center near JC Penny either in the structure or south near the escape room business. There are places nearby to sit and overall it tends to be clean. Or you can walk upstairs to the tables near the food court. Another option would be to walk around the mall and enjoy your coffee. Better Buzz... I'm a fan! 4 / 5: Coffee 4 / 5: Service 4 / 5: Cleanliness 4 / 5: Overall

    Best drink ever
    Kimberly K.

    This was the newer location in the food court plaza that took over the Starbucks. This location seemed a lot less busy and the service seemed faster than the main one on the first floor. I got the Best Drink Ever with half sweetness. I like that I can get less sweet now but I didn't really taste the coffee as much. It tasted like slightly sweet water and milk unfortunately. I wish the coffee flavor was a bit stronger but it does the trick when I just need some caffeine. Better Buzz is also the main coffee shop in this shopping center so it'll have to do. Maybe I'll try out a matcha next time.

    Banana Matcha

    Such a cute little walk up cafe, the literal bees made it stressful but the baristas were super sweet and apologetic about it. I ordered the banana matcha and banana chocolate loaf and that loaf is the best thing ever! Will definitely be back but hoping the bees are gone when I do.

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    4 months ago

    Service was great my baristas name was Emi and she was super helpful and nice with my order and got it out to me immediately

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    Delicious drinks! Great food! Friendly service! Easy to access! Highly recommend! We love the best drink ever!

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    2 months ago

    Leo's awesome ! Amazing service !!!! Makes me want to be come to better buzz all the time !

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    5 months ago

    Don't usually treat myself to the buzz but my boy angel made it all worth it. Regular ol alpha

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    6 months ago

    Angel is the best and i like this location. They give you your drink right away. Never had a problem with online ordering either

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    3 months ago

    The chai is my favorite, the staff here are also so helpful and friendly. I like getting the cold foam too!

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    3 months ago

    Best coffee at the mall and great service. I recommend going for one of their signature drinks.

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    3 months ago

    Great service! Abundant amount of pastry food choices to pick from overall such a great experience while I do my shopping around the mall!!!

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    3 months ago

    Adrian and the rest of the crew rendered excellent service as always. Felt welcome every time I come by and purchase my drinks

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    7 months ago

    Great experience here at betterbuzz. Drinks came out fast and service was lovely despite how busy it always is!

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    4 months ago

    Amazing service. My barista's name was Emi and she was very helpful when taking my order! Will definitely be coming back.

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    It's not a drive thru?

    Hi Arleen, this Betterbuzz coffee is inside the Fashion Valley mall structure so No drive through

    Will they remake your drink if it's too sweet?

    Yes! Incredibly great staff and willing to go the extra mile for customers.

    Is this location dog friendly?

    It's located inside fashion valley mall. I don't even remember seeing seating outside of it. It's just a spot to grab coffee while walking around. It's a walk up store front

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    Very small parking lot shared with gravity heights. There is street parking and on the weekends you…read morecan park in the lot across the way (mentioned by an employee). You can place a mobile order to make pick up fast. Place your order on the right side and pick up on the left side. They have a water machine with cups/water on the side. Lots of inside and outside seating. Tried: Lemon bar latte - good, recommend. Cold foam was good. Had a sweet/sour flavor. The wafer cookie crumble on top was a little odd trying to chew and drink it at the same time. Churro latte - a little too syrupy tasting/had a weird after taste. I appreciate that they have non fat milk available. Their small size is very small. Overall we thought the drinks were a okay. Had a better experience at this location than at their Seaport Village location.

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