Great place! Spacious and great coffee and service. Parking is a problem and music a bit loud if you're looking for a place to work and make calls. Lots of construction around the neighborhood. Better buzz products always good read more

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Sweet and savory breakfast croissant sandwich! the sugar sprinkled on top is a little much but the syrup and sandwich was good! This location is very clean and has friendly service. The downside of this location is my least favorite though. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - sausage breakfast croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I stand by my belief that Better Buzz is mid. The prices do not match the quality of drinks or service. It has that same frantic energy of Starbucks, just in a different font. Instead of trying to upsell people on sizes, alt milk, avocado, and more why don't you actually make suggestions on what is good here? Oh wait - nothing! The only reason I come here is because the high ceilings and cute wood seating areas are nice to work from. The food is always served in to go containers and my sandwich was disheveled and lacking much of anything, too much bread bun! When I asked for the bathroom code they shouted it at me. Gurl, I just paid over $15 for breakfast I think I am entitled to the facilities! read more

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Janet was amazing. She is always so sweet. I come to the Hillcrest location, because I love how big and open it is and there is always a place to work:) Best of all is the Vanilla Bean Latte!! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Real estate with a buzz!:) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Righteous drinks, great tasting hot and cold foodstuffs, friendly staff, quick service, spacious setting. What more can one ask for? Orange Matcha? Surprisingly, yes! Ube Cookie? Yes! Nice! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Cinnamon Cream Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Yummy Americano with a maple foam on top! It was a little sweet though so make sure you mix thoroughly. Our drinks came out so fast and there's a lot of seating inside! Very cute vibes and a great study or hangout spot. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was so excited to finally get a chance to try this spot out ... let cashier know this was 1st time here & he was nice & suggested peppermint white mocha.. so I decided to go with it... I seen a cup on counter & I asked if it was mine & she didn't even try to make sure it was mine .. she looked like she was irritated she had to stop to answer my question even tho they all was standing around taking to each other ... not happy with my coffee nor the customer services.. my drink look like black coffee & taste nasty. What a waste of money read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Suppose to be peppermint white mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Maybe it was the day, but this has been my go-to coffee shop anytime I'm in the area the last few years. I'm sad to say that my experience was a miss all around - from my interactions with the barista who didn't seem like she wanted to really be there, my watered down matcha with a strong artificial banana flavor, and screamo music blaring from the speakers... i won't knock them entirely because I've enjoyed years of productive work sessions and good vibes here but today was just not it. read more

The staff at this location needs to pay closer attention. The second time this year, I ordered this location's Keurig pods, only to receive a bag of whole beans [the most recent incident occurred this morning]. I let it go the first time, but personnel at this location need to make sure they are sending guests the correct product. I tried to talk to the driver about what was wrong, and they simply blamed the staff at Better Buzz, but offered no solution. My only option was to report it, and reorder [which is not a reasonable option for a mistake that was not mine]. The sticker that the staff put on the bag clearly notates it as pods, but the bag is obviously not big enough to be pods. I called the establishment, and was also offered no solution, simply told I had to go back to Postmates. I love the coffee here, but not sure I can go back after this. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - They sent me whole coffee beans when I ordered Keurig pods... twice in a row. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I met up with some friends at Better Buzz on a Saturday morning for a bite and coffee. I ordered the iced snickerdoodle latte 1/2 sweet and the better breakfast sandwich with avocado. The downstairs area was really busy with a line to order, most of the tables occupied and it was pretty loud. We decided to head upstairs and found ourselves a quieter, less busy dining experience. I'm glad I ordered my latter 1/2 sweet because even then it was bordering a bit too sweet for me. Overall it was a good experience, we didn't have to wait too long to order or get our food and drinks for a Saturday and found a table in a less busy quieter area of the restaurant. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Better Breakfast Sandwich add avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I got their honey latte and it was absolutely delicious. You can tell they put a lot of thought into roasting their coffee and the honey latte wasn't too sweet either. Everyone was also super kind and thoughtful - when I had questions about the menu, the person at the counter was happy to answer all of them! Lots of seating inside. It looks like people come here to study/work on weekdays. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Soon as I walked in, I was greeted by friendly staff. Everyone is very kind and genuine and the atmosphere feels very comfortable and safe. I ordered a banana pudding drink, rich in flavor but can still taste my coffee! Also ordered a banana bread, it was soft, moist, and melted in my mouth. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Banana pudding drink and a pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I always enjoy coming to Better Buzz Hillcrest! The team is friendly, welcoming, and consistently provides great service. The drinks are made quickly and always taste amazing, and the café has a great atmosphere whether you're stopping in for a quick coffee or staying to work for a while. The staff does a great job creating a positive experience and keeping the store clean and inviting. Definitely one of my favorite coffee spots in San Diego! Highly recommend the Best Drink and their breakfast options. Keep up the great work, Hillcrest team! read more

OG açaí bowl was sooo good. all the fruit was so fresh and the granola was amazing. it was a perfect serving too read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Acai Bowl- OG - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

First time at this Better Buzz shop. Unfortunately, We weren't very impressed. I had a regular latte and a scone. The coffee was weak in flavor and the scone was a bit dry. My wife and daughter also did not enjoy their coffee. In fact my daughter took hers back and asked them to make another one. My wife is a barista and said "they really need to dial in their espresso machine". The taste of the coffee was just way off. There were various selections of pastries to choose from. The shop is huge and the decor is really nice. Parking can be a challenge and is grab it where ever you can find it. I was really hoping that Better Buzz would be our "go to" place when visiting our daughter, but the coffee just isn't great. We will keep looking. read more

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Oh oh, hate to spill the beans but somebody definitely did not dial in the espresso this morning. We got three lattes and these were not up par with the Better Buzz shops we've visited in the Encinitas area. In fact, they tasted bitter and acidic. Service was mediocre, but the baristas were sure having a good time amongst themselves. This is totally fine, but not at the expense of customers who are trying to get their attention because their drink was made unsatisfactory. Parking is obnoxious like everywhere in the area. I think I'll stick to Spill the Beans. The shop is really cute, though. read more

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Food is great. Got the matcha tea latte with oatmilk and strawberry cold foam! Ambiance is cozy! Service is pretty decent :) would come back! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Beautiful café with very great music. Parking is street parking but easy to find even on the weekend. There is plenty of seating but it's a popular place so you might have to wait around. We were still able to find a seat no problem. They have many different, unique and creative coffee drinks to choose from. They also have a decent amount of food so you can come here and grab a bite as well. I love the vibes in here. Vibing!!!! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Visiting San Diego for a week and came here almost every day for coffee. It out coffee at home to shame. Plus everyone who works there is SO nice!! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The croissant was perfect -- flaky on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside, and tasted super fresh. You can tell it's made with quality ingredients. The matcha was just as good! Smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet. It had that rich, earthy matcha flavor without being bitter. Definitely one of the better matchas I've had. Great spot for a quick breakfast and a solid drink. I'll for sure be back! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - MATCHA FRAPPE Better Buzz never disappoints! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Life is better when you are BUZZED!!!! Me and my wife are all about better buzz. It's the only coffee spot we go to that is considered "fast food or fast coffee " but better buzz is are always go to spot. This location is amazing!!! Honestly I wish they had one closer to us in Glendora and something like this because we would be there all the time. The vibe of this location is productive , relaxing and multi levels that allow you to find your own little spot. The service never disappoints and everyone was amazingly friendly. My favorite go to is the Cafe de Mexico.... It's soooo gooooood. My wife got the jasmine latte and it's so light and perfect. One day me and my wife want to open our own restaurant and we just kept thinking we loved the layout of this location soooo we are taking notes lol. read more

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Came for a great cup of coffee and a bite, and if was great. Got an iced coffee and an almond and jam toast. While the toast looked great, it had way too much almond butter, for me, with very little jam. It may be good for those who need a high caloric intake, maybe after a rigorous workout. So personally, I would not get it again. They have tons of cold foam options which I got with my cold brew, and it was yummy. There's plenty of seating but the music can be loud if you need to jump on a call. Def a SD staple. read more

It's great walking in on a early Monday morning and seeing Syria and Eva. They know how to put a smile on someone's face because they are so friendly. Lulu sends her thanks for her pup cup as well. read more

Unique flavors, great location. Decides to give this a try, it was alright. The service was average. Oddly enough, while we were walking through, we stopped by and there was a weird smell coming from the stall read more

Every time I'm in San Diego I stop by and their coffee never disappoints. Cashier Tania was very friendly and offered good customer service.

I had placed an online order and Janeya not only had it ready but also gave me a little extra one. The matcha drink was amazing and I am so thankful for the amazing service. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Matcha Buzz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came across this coffee shop during our stay in HillCrest and it's very spacious and has a lot of seating. Seemed like a pretty nice space for studying or teleworking/ meetings (which some people were doing). I got the best drink ever - hot- (which was a much needed 'pick me up'). One of my friends got the OG Açaí and said she really liked it. Overall, would love to visit again! read more

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Very delicious my girl always begs me for the banana best drink ever . The cold foam Just the cherry on top

Better Buzz is still as great as it was when it first started, maybe even better. My favorite drinks are the lavender earl grey tea and a dirty matcha. Everyone there is super chill and friendly and always get my order right. The food is pretty banging too, the avocado toast options are stellar. All in all you should def come here if you want a better experience than that of other coffee shops. read more

My husband and I were visiting for the weekend and looking for somewhere casual to have breakfast - cue Better Buzz! We stopped in and there were only 3 other patrons inside, but it got quite busy as we were enjoying our food! I ordered the cinnamon cream cold brew and feta avocado toast. I really enjoyed both items. The bread the avocado toast was served on was so fresh and toasted perfectly. I was missing a little salt and pepper on the avocado though. My husband ordered the pumpkin cream cold brew and bacon ciabatta breakfast sandwich. He had half of my avocado toast too lol!! He enjoyed everything he had. We loved the vibe of this shop, especially seeing all the coffee roasting equipment. We will definitely be back next time we visit CA, as they have quite a few locations statewide. read more

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I just came by to get the "Best Drink Ever" and it had to be remade because it was supposed to be iced not hot. Well, I think they took that same hot drink, and just poured it over ice. Which in any other circumstance would've been fine except there's chunks of something in the drink. Nuts? Clumps of sugar? I don't know but it's gross. Customer service was great at least read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

One of my favorite coffee places in the U.S. this location specially is special for its two story seating. Service is great, barista had really good recommendations and wasn't annoyed I asked for help! Fast enough service and good amount of seating options :) read more

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The ambiance is fun, hip and oh so welcoming. Barista was helpful and kind. There is food, drinks and merch. Plenty of space to set up with good book, homework or some last minute work emails. #lifeisbetterbuzzed read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - The menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Jordan was awesome and helpful! Great eyebrows too The atmosphere was great so was the music. :)

I was just visiting San Diego and this was recommended to me and I'm so glad I tried it! This location specifically is really cool on the inside. Very industrial vibe with a ton of seating, even an upstairs. The baristas were friendly and the drinks came out fast & delicious. I ordered an iced vanilla bean latte and it was so creamy and delicious, I can't wait to come back to San Diego to try another one! read more

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I ordered on the app first thing in the morning. Coffee and pastery were ready when I walked in and neither lost their fresh taste.

The barista who made our drinks was rude and looked to be bothered to be taken away from what he was doing while being asked to make our drinks by the woman who took our order. read more

One of my favorite SoCal coffee chains. The Hillcrest location is their flagship cafe and it is always bustling with people working or studying. The interior is huge with downstairs and upstairs seating so you can always find a spot. Very trendy and well decorated too. The line can get long here but I never wait more than a few minutes for my food or drink. Parking can be tricky and you may have to take a couple laps or park a few streets down. This is typical for the Hillcrest area though. As for the drinks, BetterBuzz really blows Starbucks out of the water. I like their seasonal drinks (especially the pumpkin chai), Cinnamon Cream Cold Brew, and Iced Best Drink Ever. For food, my go-to's are their Avocado Toast, Açaí Bowl, or Chili Crunch Wrap. Ordering online in the app is also super easy and they have a great rewards program - I always feel like I rack up points quickly for free drinks! read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here: apparently only 2 weeks open! And the two staff members I met were both very helpful and patient, Jackie and Jose. read more

Always a must whenever in San Diego! Better Buzz always hits and this location is a fave because of the amount of seating (2 floors) and great working spot. They also play great music so we love that. read more

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - Hazelnut Divinity / Best Drink Ever - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California