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    Better Buzz

    4.1 (443 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Alexis R.

    A MUST STOP! The service is so genuine and fast! And true to their most popular drink name, they literally do make the best drinks ever. Plus whoever had the aux was was playing the jams

    Coconut Sugar Protein Latte and Horchata Latte
    Leslie H.

    Yum! We walked to this location during our stay at Mission Beach while we were out and about exploring the area. I ordered the coconut sugar protein latte (which may have been a temporary option) and my husband ordered the Horchata Latte. The coconut sugar latte was a great option for someone like me who usually needs to resort to a sugar-free option. It obviously is not sugar-free, but it was not as sweet as regular lattes and didn't spike my blood sugar, so win-win. The Horchata Latte was a win for my husband. He loved it and was disappointed that they didn't have it at the airport location. The space is bright and clean and service was great.

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    Clara C.

    I generally like Better Buzz. But I do think their drinks are really sweet. If I come here, I would be treating myself. This location in Pacific Beach has a drive thru. It's next to Taco Bell, but you can't get there from the parking lot. I like that they have convenient online ordering. The matcha latte is just ok. I would stick to their coffee drinks. Bathroom is outside. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted.

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    Denise O.

    Just happened to pass by this place on my walk. Got their matcha and it was delicious! Would rate it in my top 3 for matchas in the area.

    Raymond A.

    If you want yo espresso w/o waiting forever, go inside. Drive-thru is more like slow-thru. Espresso is good.

    Břöœķ Ķ.

    Coffee was good, would recommend. The pastries looked amazing. I would come here again, just haven't found that 5 star coffee yet.

    Super clean, bakery and drink station

    This place is incredible! The service is the best in California! Drinks are on point! We will absolutely be visiting this place as our primary shop in Pacific Beach!

    Sheila N.

    Better Buzz has quickly become a favorite spot to grab coffee while in Pacific Beach. I've exclusively stopped at this location during the holidays over the last few years and I always enjoy all of their festive flavors. On a recent visit, I tried their Chili Crunch Breakfast Wrap which was particularly tasty. The staff is friendly, helpful with adjustments or modifications, and the vibes are chill and perfect for a yummy coffee and breakfast in PB! Instagram: @waitingtoeat

    Washington Americano with White chocolate powder and coconut cold foam
    Laurie L.

    Cheers to the sweet girl that took such good care of me and made my iced Washington Americano with chocolate powder and coconut cold from 2 days in a row! Nailed it!!! Best service and best coffee!! Definitely 10 out of 10

    Khanitta W.

    Better Buzz Coffee never disappoints. The drinks are always delicious the atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are friendly. Great service and great coffee every time!

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    8 months ago

    unique flavors and exceptionally friendly service - shoutout maren for helping me find a new favorite drink! will definitely be back :)

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    Customer service super nice! They were super fast with my order! & Coffee was delicious

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    8 months ago

    Better buzz had such good service and made my morning. Coconut best drink ever was soo good

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    7 months ago

    Best service clean place , friendly staff and super fast service! Convenient location

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    Thank you for the amazing review! Keep getting buzzed with us!

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    1 year ago

    Best Better Buzz in SD. Baristas are always hyped and so kind. Small but mighty location.

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    Thank you for your amazing review! Keep getting buzzed with us!

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    9 months ago

    Staff is always so friendly and quick, and coffee is consistent and reasonably priced! And a great location, drive thru and walk in.

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    8 months ago

    They are so nice and the food is very good!!!!! I ordered the wrong order and they changed it right away!

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    10 months ago

    Caleb always make my drinks so good, definitely come by and see my fave cafe is always clean too!

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    I was impressed with their friendly service. The manager, Josh, was very friendly and helpful!

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    11 months ago

    This is a great location for Better Buzz! It's so beautiful and the service was excellent!!

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    My favorite morning spot. Awesome vibes great coffee and fun crew. Thank you Hasti for your always happy smile!

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    Skylar makes the best drinks ever!! She radiates the best vibes. 11/10 service. She is awesome!!!

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    Is the upstairs patio dog friendly or is it just the patio up in the front?

    Just the front. But it's small anyway, I'd go to the one on Garnet or Mission if you're going to chill.

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    I used Apple Pay when visiting in Feb 2025

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    Molly's

    Molly's

    4.2
    (170 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Food was great! Breakfast Burrito delicious. Sandwiches, coffee, drinks all five stars!…read more Wonderful outdoor dog-friendly patio lunch spot too. Will be back!!!

    I will preface this review with the acknowledgment that this is the epitome of first world…read moreproblems. I actually love this place (I could have sworn I had reviewed positively before). I'm just extremely disappointed with how poor my experience was today because I had only super positive experiences previously and was looking forward to dining there this morning after sometime away, but holy hell ....today's experience has been so profoundly bad. Firstly, my husband ordered two breakfast burritos - one with bacon and the other with bacon on the side. I'll chalk this one up to miscommunication, but they put bacon in one, and bacon in the other too - and then added bacon on the side to the other and charged us $5.50 for the extra bacon. Again, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt here and will be sure to communicate explicitly next time. They kindly made me a new one, but the new one had potatoes that weren't cooked thoroughly (likely to rush the food to me, so I acknowledge the difficulty here), however there was hardly any avocado. I literally had to complain again because I didn't believe there was any avocado at all. I wouldn't be as pissed if this weren't an EIGHTEEN DOLLAR breakfast burrito. Lastly, the coffee lids don't fit on the cups. We tried to put one on and ended up spilling the entire coffee. I chalked this up to an accident on our part, however another patron who observed our incident said "their lids don't fit the cup, right??" And I was like "oh so it wasn't just us??" And she was like "no, I almost spilled mine all over too." This random patron encouraged us to ask for a new cup of coffee as a result (thanks, random patron!). The Molly's team did kindly make us a new (albeit quite bitter) drink, which I appreciate. However, the lid was still an issue - it would spill out of the cup all over the rim between the cup and the lid when I'd try to take a sip, so I took off the lid entirely, but then was stuck with dealing with spills while walking around - I had to move at a snail's pace to prevent spills altogether. This was easier to deal with random leakage around the entire cup every time I'd sip with the lid on. Ultimately It was just a lose-lose with the ill fitting lid situation. All this to say - Molly's Team, yall were fantastic just a month ago. What happened? I understand food and services in the beach area stuff are often expensive and rarely good, but you guys are *too* expensive for this poor of service and quality. Two stars because at least the folks there are generally nice.

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    Olive Cafe

    Olive Cafe

    4.3
    (934 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I really enjoyed this place. My coworkers and I came here after a volunteer event and we were…read moreworried about finding parking, but luckily, there's a parking lot down Santa Clara Place. I suggested this place because they have pastries and looked like a good brunch menu. It has a nice outdoor patio which was perfect on a beautiful beach day. I ordered the chilaquiles and requested if I could have any chorizo. It's not listed as an option, but I saw that they had it on other menu items. The chilaquiles is made with a red salsa, and you can ask for their house salsa on the side. The eggs come scrambled, plus a side of sour cream and avocado. I really enjoyed it. It had just the right amount of spice. I also ordered an iced soy milk pistachio coconut latte and I couldn't leave without trying their pastries. I ordered a chocolate croissant and a chocolate chip & blueberry scone. They also offer day-old scones for $2, which I love that they offer to reduce food waste.

    The location is a block away from the beach. I arrived this past Friday and well... got a parking…read moreticket for street sweeping.. so fyi to anyone wanting to visit on Tuesday and Fridays 8-10am is a disaster to find parking as the whole street applies to this. Anyways, the viral banana bread latte I thought would be house made syrup but unfortunately it was the standard syrups torani. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I got a bagel with cream cheese, eggs and sausage. Lost a point because of the syrup and the parking situation. The place was busy at 8am on Friday so prepare so that on any given time.

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    Breakfast Burrito with Gluten Free tortilla
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    The Barista Botanist

    The Barista Botanist

    4.0
    (173 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Barista Botanist is such a cute spot in PB, especially if you're a plant lover. There are plants…read moreeverywhere, which gives the whole place a cozy, relaxing vibe. It was absolutely packed when I visited, and finding a seat felt like a challenge. I eventually snagged a little desk in the corner. Sure, it was next to the bathroom, but honestly I was just happy to have my own little workspace. I ordered a lavender ube latte, half sweet, and it was so good. The flavors were perfect, and the temperature was spot on. Also, can we take a moment for their ceramic cups? So cute! For food, I tried their Cali vegan sandwich. It was okay, but I was hoping for a little more flavor. It felt a bit dry, and the fries weren't very hot by the time they arrived. Given how busy the place was, I'm guessing that may have played a role. Overall, it's a solid place to hang out, grab a coffee, or get some work done if you can find a table. Plus, it's only about a 7-minute walk to the beach, which makes it an easy stop before or after a PB stroll.

    Place is cute. It has a lot of plants. Seating inside and also outdoor but it can get pretty…read morepacked. We came on a Monday and it was quite busy. Got the lavender ube latte and it didn't really have a lot of ube on top compared to drinks I've seen that were posted online. I couldn't really taste the ube. Lavender was just ok. I'd rather try another drink the next time I come back. I did however enjoy the tuna sandwich. My favorite was probably the sweet potatoes fries.

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    The Grounds Bean Bar

    The Grounds Bean Bar

    3.8
    (293 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I came across this café after a friend posted about it on Instagram, and it looked so cute that I…read moreimmediately added it to my list. It's tucked away off the main street, so it's a little easy to miss if you don't know it's there. I visited on a weekday, and aside from one other group, it was pretty quiet. I loved being able to choose my own spot and settle in for a while. As a plant lover, this place was right up my alley. The walls are covered with greenery, and the whole café has a bright, garden like feel. It was such a relaxing place to sit and get some work done.The service was quick, the staff was friendly, and my latte was really good. I genuinely enjoyed my time here and can't wait to come back.

    I am a local and usually go to the coffee shop that's located in the gas station on Ingraham, but I…read moredecided to come here today. I had been here one other time and hated it, but decided to give it another try. I ordered two honey salted lattes. After waiting about five minutes, the girl called my name and handed me one hot latte. I told her I had ordered two, and she said the ticket only showed one, but then proceeded to make the other drink. She poured the hot drink into two cold cups and added ice. I asked if they had any espresso in them because the color was basically just milk. She said, "Oh, I forgot," then proceeded to pour a shot of espresso on top of the already diluted coffee. I tasted it and asked if there was any honey or salt. She said I had ordered a vanilla latte, which I didn't. She finally handed me a "salted honey latte," and it was gross and tasted like milk. I almost asked for a refund, but after three attempts, I just walked out. Don't come here--horrible.

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    Pacific Terrace Hotel

    Pacific Terrace Hotel

    3.7
    (3 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    My husband and I picked this hotel for our anniversary weekend in San Diego…read more It was right on the beach which we totally loved! We took a morning walk on the beach every day we were there and caught a couple of beautiful sunsets. There were many restaurants and coffee shops in very close walking distance and we were minutes from the San Diego Zoo and La Jolla. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We ate breakfast one morning on the patio facing the beach and it was nice. We also sat by the pool a couple of times and had drinks and they had fresh cookies every day which were yummy and I thought really nice. Since I did mention it was our anniversary they had a dozen roses waiting for us in our room and gave us a bottle of wine-really nice :) My only negative was that we were unable to get a room with a king size bed, they said it was based on availability even though I had booked months in advance, so that was disappointing to spend our anniversary weekend in a room with two beds. I would recommend this hotel otherwise.

    We were staying at the Pacific Terrace and decided to eat breakfast at the Terrace Cafe, attached…read moreto the hotel. It was quite disappointing. We ate on the patio which was gorgeous. The rest was disappointing. Jillian was our server, she was super friendly. However the food took 2 hours to come out. The breakfast combos were not very good. The eggs tasted old or something. The speciality Pancakes were good but not something I'd come back for. Definitely taking an Uber to a breakfast place if we stay at the Pacific Terrace again.

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    Celebrating our anniversary they left us these flowers and a nice note
    Celebrating our anniversary they left us these flowers and a nice note
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