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    Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach East

    4.1 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 4:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    BETTER BUZZ COFFEE PACIFIC BEACH EAST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Georgiana B.

    I ordered a regular cappuccino with my croissant and requested a receipt. I never got the receipt and the drink was only half full! The line is from foam dissolving, I hadn't even taken a drink yet. I returned a week later and mentioned it and was served a regular amount, which again the foam dissolved by the time I got home. I guess I'm going to have to check every time.

    Carla O.

    My daughter and I wanted to try the Matcha drinks because we did not get enough at 12-hour Matcha. So we ventured a few stores down to "Better Buzz Coffee" to order food and try their Matcha beverages. This place is very cute and esthetically pleasing to the eyes. We ordered two Matcha beverage. Also, since 12-hour Marcha did not serve food we had to eat something as well. I ordered an Açaí bowl and my daughter had a breakfast sandwich. We enjoyed both of our orders. My açaí bowl was loaded with plenty of fruit, hemp hearts, and cocoa nibs. So flavorful and delicious. My daughter's sandwich looked so good. It had egg, ham, and cheese in a wrap. She loved it. Unfortunately, the Matcha drinks were not good. They were bigger in size, but tasted bad. They mixed the Matcha with water instead of milk. Really? Anyway, I give 4 stars because the food was good, however, the Matcha drinks were not. . We ended up throwing them out. Yikes!

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    Maricella T.

    We found this great coffee spot while on vacation and are so happy we did! Also sad because we don't have any back home. Their coffee choices are remarkable and so delicious. We had a caramel frappe and customized it with cinnamon and the extra thick option and it was amazing! We also had their signature Best Drink Ever hot with heavy cream and were equally impressed. It's a cute and clean little spot. No indoor seating at this location but a cute little high top nook outside was comfy for us that morning. They were super busy so we waited "a little longer" for the hot drink but the server was super apologetic even though we didn't thunk it was that long of a wait-maybe 8 minutes. If you're in this area in Mission Bay you must try them!

    Bridget D.

    Located close to the beach. I wanted their chai latte but since they use powder, I opted for the matcha latte. It was very , very sweet. If you're into the Starbucks style drinks (lots of sugar, powders, and lots of varieties) this might be the place for you. If you want something more homemade, a tad healthier with better ingredients, maybe pass. The guy that took my order was very nice.

    Taylor E.

    I ordered the avocado toast and the best drink ever with coconut flavoring for delivery. The avocado toast had microgreens and lemon as garnish and the bread slices were hearty and surprisingly filling. The coffee was very strong but not bitter at all. The sweetness was perfect and the coffee was not watered down at all. It definitely lived up to the name of the best drink ever!

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    Great chocolate coffee bean add ins. Absolutely delicious. Enjoy the coconut flavors.

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    1 month ago

    Seriously the best drinks ever and delicious pastries. The service is also top notch.

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    1 month ago

    Great service and easy app! Can't wait to go back soon and order again and again! Miguel was great!

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    1 month ago

    They are always fast and efficient. My drinks always are great. It's a great hidden little gem. Customer service was great!

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    period queen slay oh my god charlie x c x boots the house down thanks queens. Best service

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    2 months ago

    Love better buzz and this is a great location! Abby was so friendly and easy to chat with there and the coffee is always delicious!

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    12 days ago

    Great food, coffee, service!! 10/10 recommend!!! Allan was very helpful and great customer service!! Thank you!!

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    Alan was great, love this place. The best drink ever is my favorite, super fast and yummy

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    Amazing service!!!! 10/10 everyone is so sweet and welcoming. Love coming here after or before working night shift!!!!!

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    My favorite local spot! My favorite drink is the best drink ever and hazelnut divinity.

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    Ask the Community - Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach East

    What holidays are you closed for?

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    Does a coconut mocha buzz have any added milk or is it just blended with coffee? Every time I come to Better Buzz, I get a different answer....

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    This small but mighty coffee place is such a vibe. The workers are all really nice too and…read morefriendly. Most importantly, it offers delicious coffee, the Cappuccino is my favorite, they always make it just perfect. Thank You. They sell these little empanadas that go well with your breakfast drink, the bacon and cheese is tasty. They also offer unique salsa's to compliment. This place is very down to earth and while you wait, they have small things you can buy, perhaps as a gift or for yourself. I have bought the soap, its handmade and smells divine. I live like 2 streets over and i drove by this place so many times before i tried it too... i really like supporting mom and pop privately owned businesses, they need our support, it is important to shop local and shop small.

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    Cafe Matinal is an absolute hidden gem and the owner is truly one of a kind! We arrived around 7:20…read moreAM and he was just finishing up opening his mobile coffee shop. Right away, he greeted us warmly, handed my daughter a banana, and kindly asked for about 20 minutes to get set up. He was ready in less than that. Good thing we were early, because by 7:30 a line was already forming! I ordered two iced biscoff lattes with whole milk, a side of milk, and five beignets with chocolate hazelnut filling. When I noticed he had used oat milk instead of whole, he immediately offered to remake both drinks. I told him not to worry about it -- honestly, the lattes were SO good it didn't even matter! But what happened next truly blew me away: he told me my entire order was on him for the mix-up. I insisted on paying but he wouldn't hear of it, and on top of that, he wanted to give my daughter a muffin too. I was speechless. That kind of genuine, above-and-beyond hospitality is so rare. The biscoff latte is an absolute must (even with oat milk), it was incredible. And the beignets with chocolate hazelnut filling? Do not skip them. The setup itself is charming! A cute picnic table alongside the mobile shop, fresh flowers nearby at the gas station, and just an all-around wonderful vibe. This man runs his business with so much heart. We will absolutely be back. Highly, highly recommend!

    Great service, super sweet and friendly!…read more Croissant sandwich was HUGE haha very well worth the price. Coffee was good! Found this spot on TikTok and don't regret checking it out. Mango smoothie was great as well

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    First time here and I wanna go back! Their coffee menu has some unique drinks that I haven't tried…read morebefore. This time I tried the BB Code which is a Cold Brew with Banana Milk + Brown Sugar. It's $6.75. This was quite tasty and like nothing I tried before. It was quite busy, that just means how popular they are. The cashier and the staff were nice. This coffee shop has indoor and outdoor seating. It's a cute coffee that I regret not taking pics of the shop itself. A good reason to go back to try another tasty drink and snap some photos!

    The name of Forum Coffee is rather apt as many local college students meet here for study and…read morediscussion. Many of the drinks are themed around computer programming with names like "C++" and "Debugger". The whimsical nature of the naming is rather appealing and cute. The atmosphere here is casual and relaxed which is perfect for those needing a chill place to study or kick back. Service was quick and efficient. The staff members also were friendly and positive in mood. I ordered their batch brew coffee which was illustrated as using Guatemala beans that provided "chocolate, nutty, caramel, and citrusy" notes. I didn't quite taste the first three aforementioned notes, but the citrusy, sour note was there along with bitter notes. I've been here before and I much prefer their lattes such as the Troubleshooter and Debugger. Those are exceptionally enjoyable drinks to me. I would rate the batch brew a 3/5 but I'd rate the two aforementioned lattes around a 4.5/5. Overall, it's best to enjoy the specialty drinks here and inundate yourself with sweet caffeine to focus on studying for your upcoming test or completing your project that's about to be due.

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