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    Better Buzz Coffee Vista Commons

    4.6 (70 reviews)
    Open 4:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    3 seed avocado toast
    Roz E.

    Started the new year with the peppermint white mocha and 3 seed avocado toast! Yum! The toast was a good size portion, and if you don't want a big breakfast, this will fill you up just fine. Had to get their winter drinks, just because. Tis the season! I like their drinks and need to go back to try their other ones!

    Cheryle L.

    Great service! Great food. The drinks were perfect. It's a new better buzz I believe and it's very well kept. There's plenty of parking and I just had an overall great experience!

    Pink Dragon: pitaya, strawberries, banana, apple juice, & bee pollen
    Murissa M.

    I've waited over six separate visits to write this review because I wanted to bee-lieve the buzz. Better Buzz has potential, but the low star rating really comes down to the employees and terrible service. The attitude from the staff is consistently unpleasant, and it feels like they're annoyed before you even finish giving your order. It doesn't matter the time of day either. Even after repeating my order multiple times, it still doesn't come out right, which is frustrating when it happens over and over. Visit after visit. The drinks themselves are good, but the customer service needs major improvement. Again, the primary complaint here! The smoothies are inconsistent; sometimes watered down, and/or sometimes lacking flavor altogether. On a few occasions my smoothie has been missing the pollen, which is the best part! The food isn't reliable either. The avocado toast doesn't always come with the ingredients listed on the menu and the portions or toppings seem to change depending on who's working.

    Banana pudding iced coffee
    Perla R.

    It's been a very long time since I've been to better buzz & they recently built a new one close to me in vista so that's pretty exciting today I tried the new banana pudding best coffee iced and it was so good the banana foam topping was yummy I'll be back soon to try more items in the menu!

    "Large" vanilla latte

    I frequent this better buzz. I would say overall, they have consistent service. Although, when it gets busy, they make quite a few mistakes. I get a large drink with modifications which totals to an $11/ cup of coffee, which I'm fine with paying if the drink is made correctly. That being said, I expect the drink to be correct. I received a drink in a large cup with the amount of liquid equating to a regular size AND my drink was made incorrectly. I understand that business can and will be hectic. Even so, the person handing out the drink needs to double check the ticket, EVEN IF it takes an extra minute. Give the people what they've paid for correctly, they'll appreciate that extra minute! More people, more money and a Better Buzz!

    Caramel Buzz #2
    KayAnna S.

    The new better buzz in Vista Commons is so good! I don't think I've ever had drinks made as quickly as they can make them and make them correctly. We went in on a Saturday and ordered at the counter with a very kind and welcoming barista. As soon as we sat down one drink was done and before getting back to the table the second drink was done. Our drinks tasted perfect too. Really couldn't ask for more. Easily in and out. I had one of my usuals, the caramel buzz, and my husband had his usual, the best drink ever. Honestly both were perfect. So happy with our entire experience! They have a lot of indoor and outdoor seating at this location as well. Fun designs in the cafe as always and it seemed quite spacious for their counter/kitchen. The parking lot is large as well since other businesses are in the same lot, so there is plenty of easy parking.

    Best drink ever
    Vanessa D.

    Better buzz is such a great addition to the community! Not only is the coffee great (you can customize sweetness too) but the space it created is phenomenal ! Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating for when you want to get some work done. No outlets but overall really good place to post up for a few hours with good coffee!

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    Danica V.

    So glad this branch opened up. They have a drive thru option which is nice. My typical go to is their best drink ever however they do offer a seasonal coconut BDE which is great! My complaint tho is better buzz don't do any adjustments like less ice and what not. My fave thing to get is their pistachio croissant however even when I asked for toasted it was kinda stale. Maybe I had a bad batch

    Burstin' Blue Raspberry Energy (That has Pop-Rocks on top) & Mango Strawberry Refresher
    Kyle C.

    Always a good food/snack when you need a buzzin treat. The service they provide, gives someone to talk about and as soon as you walk in the atmosphere smells the aroma of coffee. Love this combo Me and Wife got!

    Best drink ever
    Paolo F.

    Amazing service, friendly staff. I was here for both the soft opening and grand opening. Staff is very upbeat. I was welcomed by the GM, Victoria, who was very professional and kind. I'd come here again.

    Chocolate Açaí Protein bowl

    I knew my bowl was going to be great because Ivanna was on the clock! Not only is she super friendly but always makes my order right!

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    Staff was friendly in the drive thru. Drinks were The Best drinks Ever. I like ordering in the app and then I pick up at the drive thru.

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    Really great service, food, drinks, and ambiance. I really enjoy the food. I'd recommend the coconut matcha.

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    Finally tried better buzz and they sure delivered! I hope they take out Dunkin' doughnuts! The drinks are so much yummier than the rest!!!

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    Late coffee run! But Liz and Addie are always ready! Thank you !! 5/5 pistachio croissant with a best drink extra shot

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    Khaila made my drink better than I have ever had and made the experience so worth coming back for! Her service was amazing as well.

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    Everyone is super nice and the quality of the drinks I hasn't failed me yet. Def recommend giving it a try

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    Went this morning and Ivanna was so cheerful. She recommended the Banana Pudding Best Drink and it's my new favorite!

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