For a Better Buzz, this is the worst experience ever. Every other Better Buzz does a great job. This location not so much, especially if it's the weekend. They do fine if it's just a few cars and walk ups but not more than that. DO NOT ORDER ONLINE. You will waste over an hour of your life. But, misery loves company so you won't be the only one if you've ordered on line. Stick to the BBs in PB or Point Loma. read more

Update: Business hours for this place were updated after my review to clarify that they open at 6am and not 530am as it previously advertised. I began coming here religiously about a month ago and I mean religiously... at least 5 times a week, sometimes every day. I love that they open early and I can get my coffee before my kids wake up! However, last Sunday, I came at 5:35am and no one spoke thru the intercom. I drove up to the window and the two employees in there made eye contact with me but didn't open the window to greet me. I waited for a few minutes before just driving off. I was so bummed to run out to get coffee only to be ignored. The coffee is good but I guess opening times depend on who is wo read more

This coffee is good... but not worth waiting 35 min for it. Its ridiculous. Much better smaller places to get better coffee and wait 10 min instead. Probably will not come back because the waiting is ridiculous, it gets worse every single time you come here. They don't care to fix it at all. read more

Anytime I start my day out with a cup of Better Buzz coffee it's going to be a GREAT day. Both locations, San Marcos and Encinitas shops make great cups of coffee. The Encinitas location is more of a sit-down shop, where as San Marcos location is a drive through and straight to the point, I neeeed that coffee and I ain't got time to stay! This morning I order the Honey Latte. Sooooooo good!! It is on the sweet side, so be prepared. The regular coffee here is also great. I know there is a coffee shop on every corner nowadays but this place is worth a detour. Give it a try and feel the buzzzz. I just can't stop typing hahaha. Enjoy! read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I love coming to get coffee here Sofia and Francesca are the best. They're always so welcoming and the service is amazing. Thank you ladies for starting my day right read more

I've loved this place as soon as I discovered it. All their staff are super friendly and knowledgeable and fun. Love every one. My only negative is they change up some of their menu items to frequently to the point they don't even carry the ingredients to make them any way. My first drink I ever ordered from them was a macadamia nut/coconut latte. But too soon they stopped carrying the macadamia nut syrup. Then I loved the coconut/ mocho buzz. But they stopped offering it and it is often made incorrectly when i request substitutions. Then recently woke up to a great text announcing their cinnamon cold cream cold brew. Literally drove all the way to San Marchos with my roommate to get it. We immediately LOVED IT! and then too soon, they stopped providing it. They offer a coconut cold cream cold brew as a substitution which is ok for me but my roommate doesn't like coconut. So yes, I love this place, I just wish they would discontinue so frequently... read more

Came across this spot by accident, super cute and quick drive up coffee hut. The whole family loved their Mocha De Mexico and Orange Matcha. Will definitely visit again when passing through. Great if you need a drive thru pick me up, way tastier than Starbucks. read more

The line was long and the drive thru line even longer so that has to mean the coffee is good.......work the wait

Always a great experience coming here! The drive thru line is long during peak hours but it's definitely worth it!! The coffee will definitely get you buzzing and keep you wanting more! My go to is definitely the iced Best Drink Ever! During the Holidays, I like ordering the Peppermint White Mocha and the Peppermint Matcha. Their acai bowls are also worth a try! I bought a Klean Kanteen cup as well for $35 and I use it all the time!! Definitely worth a stop! I like to come here after I eat at the Filipino food place Lutchi and Mary which is in the same road. It's like a routine for me! The staff is always friendly as well. They definitely make the 15 cars in. The drive thru fly by! I don't remember how I started going to Better Buzz but I'm so glad I found it! read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Seven times out of ten of going to this location they get my order wrong. It's a simple Mexican hot chocolate but I almost always get it as a mocha. Even asking at the window if its in fact a Mexican hot chocolate I'll get a response of yes only to drive away and discover it has coffee in it. I shouldn't have to test it to be sure it's right. I've given up on them ever getting it right and will avoid this location read more

We are not from the area but we were close to here picking up some breakfast and also wanted some coffee so decided to give this place a try. The portion was great, especially that day for us because we were going to Legoland. The taste was soo yummy. I got a kind of a latte, and it was just strong enough, not too sweet, creamy, and just really good. it was iced, and it wasn't too full with ice, so there was plenty of coffee in there and I wish there was one where we lived. I'm glad we got this randomly and it did not disappoint! read more

Have u ever gotten that 7pm craving for coffee...but for GOOD coffee feeling? None of that basic star coffee stuff. Well when a great friend mentions to you how amazing the drinks and service is at this small but efficient coffee brew shack, you drive from 1 hour away to this Better Buzz location to see & taste it for yourself! This was the tasty pick-me-up drink on a busy Tuesday evening that makes the drive worth it! The service and location is so well structured that there was no waiting paired with the friendliest staff ready to take our order! In almost 100 degree weather, both Brittney and Abraham were both cheery and such a great team that the whole process from ordering to receiving our drinks flowed so effortlessly. It was a refreshing change from the typical quick fast food customer service you receive. So if you want to have a BETTER coffee experience, BREWING with great service, BUZZ on over to this location! read more

Quickie, same day update: the store manager reached out to me, with a very kind note about following up with her crew. I look forward to returning soon and updating this review! ------------------------------------------------ I realize I'm going against the grain with my review here, but my experience sucked. The baristas were not friendly, and even though there were so many of them, they were very disorganized and super slow. They seemed to care more about the long drive-thru line than the few of us waiting outside the shack for our drinks. When drinks did appear on the bar, none of us knew whose was whose, especially me, since they got my order wrong. I told the girl, "this isn't what I ordered" and her blank stare made me uncomfortable. I sheepishly took the drinks they made me and left... I didn't trust them to make my order right with their attitudes. The quality was meh; I would not bother to return and I don't recommend this place to others. Pros: - cute concept Cons: - see above read more

I hope they're able to put a location near my house soon! The coffee is great and you can taste the difference of a local shop. Avocado toast hit the spot and they didn't hold back I the portions! I tried mine with bacon for the first time anywhere and it was pretty good! read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Avocado toast w bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I had the best possible experience at Better Buzz San Marcos today! Where do I even begin? Their Covid protocol and friendliness is spot on! Though the lines can get long they figured out the best way to maximise the space and utilise what is around them. I pulled up and ordered my drinks and acai Bowles from the staff working the line. I watched as each and every car drove away with a smile on their faces. The drive through employees Kevin and Shaye were SO NICE! Instead of rushing along like most drive through expierences they stopped, made eye contact, and said good morning. It was a truly beautiful human expierence in such a busy fast paced world. I ordered my drink from Kevin and he was AMAZING. The dude gave me some of the best coffee suggestions Though lines get long I watched as the staff on bar Roger and Daisy hustled. Truly putting their heart and soul into each and every drink they made. Waiting curbside the nicest employee Yazmin served me my drinks and wow! She served them all with a smile that just added to the magical expierence. While I came to Better Buzz San Marcos for the coffee I keep coming back for the staff. 12/10 recommend coming through for good coffee and a great existing. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Coffee to go! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Iced almond milk latte = 5 stars. Staff = 5 stars. Drive thru is clearly run by a solid team as the service is quick and everyone is super friendly. If you want to chill for a few, there is a small outdoor area with a few tables but no indoor access or bathroom so just keep that in mind. read more

This place honestly has been a big disappointment in my experience. I don't know what else to say. I've given them a few chances, but probably won't be getting coffee here again. It seems as though they hire people who are apathetic and simply not naturally friendly folks. Aside from that, when they got a very simple order wrong today, I went back to the window to ask for the add on of simple syrup, they seemed annoyed and acted as though I was very bothersome when in fact I went out of my way to be kind and soft spoken. Their prices are also too high for the quality of their product. $5 for an iced americano? A very watery and flavorless one at that. I'll take my money elsewhere, the hype is too overblown here for what it is. read more

I never normally give such a high rating for coffee places, this isnt even a fancy place but it goes to show if the product is good the rest is just fluff. If I am in my jammies and slippers I can go through the drive thru! YAY, and I dont mind waiting here because its way better then sbucks. There is also a walk up window for those that dont want to wait in the car lane. The baristas are always friendly, and I am happy when I pull away. I will return, forever. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - One of the best coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Excellent little coffee shop. Plenty of parking, always lots of people but service is relatively quick. Convenient location with drive-thru and plenty of outdoor seating. I'm not a coffee drinker, but they have plenty of drinks other than coffee. Tons of teas to choose from and even hot chocolate! I always get the classic açaí bowl. It includes yummy açaí topped with fresh cut fruit honey and granola. Always fills me up and tastes spectacular on a hot summer day. Flaws- everything is very pricey. As much as I love the place, I have to control my addiction by only treating myself to it once a week due to the overly high prices. Service can be pretty slow on busy days, but never exceedingly long. read more

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This place is ridiculously slow! They take about 30 minutes to make two drinks! Would NOT recommend!

Fast service with great quality drinks. I got the ice blended chai coffee which isn't on the menu, but one of the employees said that it's one of the best. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. They also offered my pup a complimentary whipped cream cup. He absolutely loved it! Great way to start the morning. Definitely recommend. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Chai ice blended coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Great service and awesome staff. Sophie is always so kind and helpful. I have been coming here every morning for my coffee. My all time favorite is the best drink ever ICED! read more

After coming here over and over and over, I feel I owe Better Buzz a review: Life. Is. Better. Buzzed. Excellent every time. They will continue to fuel my coffee addiction. The iced Hazelnut Divinity (try it half sweet) is my absolute favorite. Don't even remember the last time I ordered something else. Drive thru is great and tends to be as fast if not faster than walk up anyways. Fun and friendly staff as well. Easy 5-stars here. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS I've been coming here for a few months and I noticed last month my drinks started tasting different every time. Either they were too sweet or not sweet enough. Unfortunately I won't be coming back since the last time I went the guy working at the drive thru decided to sell tip himself. So I just wanted to warn others to check and ask for your receipt! read more

I found BBC in Pacific Beach one day after work. When my sister and I needed a caffeine pick me up, I remembered BBC. Tucked away in a strip mall in San Marcos, this location is better than Pacific Beach. Even if there are 5 or 6 cars in line, it doesn't block traffic. The employees are just as friendly, but the location is better. Our order consisted of their famous BDE (best drink ever) and black iced tea. Order was prepared quickly, barista was friendly....caffeine need satisfied! It's only a drive through though. I think PB has a few seats inside, not this location. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I've been going here for years - staff is always friendly and drinks are always delicious! Today was no different- super friendly staff and my drink and my husband's was delicious. Unfortunately it took exactly 30 minutes to receive our drinks. The drive thru line wrapped the entire parking lot, so I decided to walk up to the window. There were only a few people waiting, so I figured it wouldn't be too bad. 20 minutes later (after the two sets of two people who ordered after me got their drinks) I double checked on the status of my drinks - I was informed it was in the queue and would be out soon. At this point I wished we had gone through the drive thru - it was much faster than walking up. It started to drizzle and another couple who ordered well after me received their order. I asked again this time informing them it had been a full half hour - I finally got my two iced coffees. Not sure why it took so long? Drinks were good - service was beyond slow. If you decide to go here - just stay in your car - it looks long, but it'll be quicker than ordering at the window. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Order time and how long I had to wait to get my drink. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I have never really been a fan of Better Buzz, but I do find it a better alternative to Starbucks because I feel better supporting local businesses. This kiosk is very convenient if you need something quick before work. And so did not have many choices when I needed to complete some work in San Marcos. I choose to get the honey, mocha, or Mexican mocha lattes all iced here. I feel that is a good choice for me so that I do not have to taste how much of bad quality their espresso truly is. So if you love espresso like me, I recommend against any of the hot drinks containing espresso. The syrups/sugars and ice provide a nice combo to mask the sub-par espresso. It's summer anyways so getting iced lattes here is fine by me. I also have never had a good pastry experience at any Better Buzz location. I don't know if it is just my bad luck, but whenever I get a pastry at Better Buzz, it does not taste fresh. read more

Best coffee in San Marcos! I love better so much. I used to work next to their Encinitas location and I loved it. They have super yummy drinks and really sweet and wonderful baristas. Service is fast and they work super hard! You can walk up or drive through and the service is consistent!! I wish they had toast at this location, but otherwise it's perfect! 5/5 stars! Best drinks: Lavender black tea buzz (absolute hidden gem!!!) Hazelnut divinity latte Best drink ever (that's the drink's actual name) Mango red bull smoothie read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

My all time favorite place for chai lattes! I have yet to find a place that makes an iced chai latte like Better Buzz! Their snickerdoodle latte (when in season) is good too! Depending on the time, the line can be extremely long, but I guess that just proves how amazing it is! Definitely worth the wait, or order ahead online! read more

Had this place on my bookmarks for quite a while and finally decided to try it out last week! I came here with my sister on a Saturday afternoon and it was a little busy so we had to wait about 15 minutes for our drink. I recommend parking and ordering at the window if you can, the drive-thru line was packed and the plaza is very small. We got "The Best Drink Ever," which consists of a classic americano coffee with vanilla syrup. It was pretty good! It was a little too sweet but not as sweet as an iced coffee at McDonalds. It honestly tasted like a higher quality version of McD's vanilla iced coffee. It was a good drink but I don't think it was worth $4. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - the best drink ever ($4) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Absolutely ridiculous! I ordered an herbal tea which should have been a dark red. I order this all the time and I got it back clear with no flavor! They gave me water! I ordered a bagel and asked for it extra toasted just for it to come back raw but with extra cream cheese. I was told to come back and they'd make it right and they said I had to get something of equal value or less. They wouldn't let me order an açaí bowl and pay the three dollar difference. But I could get a different drink and pay the difference and get a pastry? Then I was told they would refund me. So I said perfect, refund me and I'll order the açaí bowl and they told me I couldn't do that! I kept trying to pay for my order or pay the difference and they refused. Makes no sense. They were the ones that messed up both my orders in the first place. I come here all the time because I work right by their location and that's how they treat a regular? So disgusted by this attitude and stupidity. read more

Drive thru lines were long but went super fast! Worth the wait. I got the ice hazelnut divinity and it was delish! Also got the açaí bowl and it was so refreshing! Will come back for more! read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Ice Hazelnut divinity - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I normally have no issue with better buzz. I think they have amazing açaí bowls and good coffee. However I went to get my iced coffee this morning and slurped up what looks like seaweed. It's absolutely disgusting and did NOT belong in my coffee. Now I'm nauseous and out $9 because I refuse to continue drinking coffee that has green slime substance . Yuck. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Coffee, seaweed? Gross. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I Really love the hazelnut Divinity. And my husband likes the white chocolate mocha. The flavors are so smooth and the coffee is good! They have drive up and walk up and they are quick to take your order when the line is long. Try it! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Used to love this place but they had me pull up to wait for my two drinks while two cars behind me got their 4 drinks each car (I watched) and finally got mine. The guy taking my order was short and rude. Just got to my husband's work down the street (Onny's thai) to eat the açaí bowl with him and there's a hair. read more

Better Buzz Coffee San Marcos - Hair in my açaí bowl. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Been coming here for years but today was my last time. Service has become terrible. Açaí bowl was missing the fruit, baristas have become rude. Took 33 mins to get two coffees and one açaí bowl at 7.30 am on a Thursday. read more

I ordered a iced caramel latte and it didn't taste anything like caramel. Instead, it was like drinking a cup of coffee with a heavy cinnamon flavor. I was truly disappointed. read more

Went here a couple times when I was in town. Always a line but service was fast and efficient! Every drink I tried was great and looking forward to trying more menu items I will definitely be back! read more

Great coffee, they are always busy but still bust out orders. My favorite iced chai with oat milk.

I liked it! Good service and good coffee. I tried a praline drink and a couple blended mochas. Both great!