Awesome service! Great beans and nice family owned atmosphere! Go give them a try! Go have a Big…read moreDay!

Stopped by to get some morning coffee. As advertised , this…read moreis a very minimalist shop. It's like a old school coffee shop. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The coffee was smooth,not bitter at all. Plenty of parking The place is fine, just not a lot of extras(not a lot of options on drinks)

Came here after lunch. I was craving something warm and comforting. And I needed a bit of caffeine!…read moreI ordered my favorite, the Bibingka Creme Brulee latte... heavenly. While I waited for my order, I went next-door to See's candy. I was craving fudge. I returned about 2 to 3 minutes after my order and my order was ready. The service was great... It was fast and the lady was really friendly. Inside it's very dark & moody vibes, still good natural light where you can work and study from. I just wish they brought back the Turon crème brûlée latte.

First time visiting after this place was recommended by my hairdresser. I got an iced salted…read morecaramel latte, half sweet which was great. The bummer was they were out of stock on the first three drinks I wanted which is a lot of ingredients to be out of. There were more than three drinks out of stock as well. Service was mediocre. The aesthetic was really nice though! There was a large communal table in the seating area with a few other smaller tables along the wall. Def can get some good pics in here. I'd def give this spot one more chance next time I'm in the area since the latte I got was good.

Very good, but the kitchen is way slow when busy. Order ahead to avoid the 20-30 minutes between…read moregetting a coffee and your food.

I have been coming to this shopping plaza for over a decade but just discovered this place! I was…read moresurprised by how busy it was on a Thursday around noon. The team was super friendly, personable, patient with our questions, and accommodating of our customization requests. We ordered iced hojicha tea lattes. I got it with oat milk, my spouse got it with half and half. I think it is pretty rare for non-Asian places to have hojicha! It was good! We want to come back and try other items. You stand in line to order at a counter but I think you can also order online. I love how there is an option to order "for here". We got a # to take to our seat and they delivered our drinks to the table directly. And in glass (for cold drinks)! No plastic! Huge differentiator! There was seating inside and outside. Inside felt bustling and jovial. Outside felt a bit more relaxed and less loud. The tables are pretty close together but still nice to have casual conversation. I loved sitting outside! It was relatively shaded and warm. This is a gem! We look forward to returning soon.

Very unique coffee!! We ordered the rancher and the flavor of the maple syrup was deep and rich…read more Would definitely return to try other menu options

This place did not give the caffeine fix…read more I ordered the iced ceremonial matcha latte, sweetened with brown sugar. I saw them whisk it in the bowl, but it just tasted like I paid $6.50 for regular milk. Unfortunately I knew before I even tried it was not going to be good, due to the color of the drink. It was barely green. I like a strong match with that richer green color. My partner ordered the Honey Cinnamon latte. This one wasn't bad, but it was also weak in coffee flavor. It was basically a honey-cinnamon milk, with a splash of coffee. Overall, the flavors/sweetness arent bad, but that's not what we came for. Also, a bit nit-picky of an observation... the lids were not comfortable to drink from. It was just an awkward angle. Disappointing experience, I'm so sad to say I would not recommend this to friends or anyone looking for coffee in the area, as I would love to support the smaller businesses in the Carmel Mountain area.

Walking into the building , I was greeted with warm smiles. The options of newer drinks both…read morecoffee and refreshers were mentioned. Definitely had made the interaction a lot more welcoming than my other experiences in other locations. Definitely will be coming back to this location , will be looking to try more seasonal drinks.

Gio always makes my mornings! I'm constantly on the go, and half the time I leave my brain at home…read more, but he always remembers my order--a regular Cinnamon Cream Cold Brew with a large cup of ice. The customer service here is always amazing, and the entire team is so friendly and welcoming. Gio truly goes above and beyond and brings such a positive energy to Better Buzz. If he's not already a manager, he absolutely deserves to be! Thanks for making me a loyal customer for life!

the employees? 10/10. this is my go-to after work and i had such an amazing first experience a few…read moreweeks ago. steven is awesome and so is their thai tea. just sweet enough and the tea is strong. thanks guys!

They make decent drinks and its comparable price wise to other tea places. Today i got a thai ice…read moretea, but its a bit sweet. Most times my teas are made satisfactory, but today was a bit off. Its small inside and not very busy. Nice workers and fast.

Heard about this place and finally tried it today. We took…read morethe employee's recommendation. We had Honey Mac iced coffee with oatmilk. We love the customization of their caffeine level from 1,2,3. We picked level 2. Coffee is so smooth, and the amount of sugar is low which we like. Their coffee comes from Maui and Big Island. Although it was pretty much resemble from the Green world coffee in North Shore in Oahu Hawaii. Highly recommended! Employee is helpful and friendly. Few chairs and tables inside. Shared parking with other business.

Oh dear!! Well I like trying new coffee shops and promoting as needed, this place well, let's start…read morewith the ambiance, concrete floor and walls minimal decs, let's go to display case, empty and really badly in need of a clean, food, three very sad, well I don't know what they were, at this point I should have turned and ran, but the gal behind the counter was real sweet and engaged in a couple jokes so I selected a white chocolate raspberry truffle.... Decadent name and $7 I am not entirely sure who made or how it was made there was no one else in the shop, it tasted like warmed up left over coffee from my Mr Koffee with some non descriptive flavors that certainly didn't taste as advertised Sorry it's a no for me and needs a lot of help in presentation and ambience

I love Starbread!! Their rolls are so soft and fresh, highly recommend grabbing a box for events or…read moredessert. I would order more than what you think, the rolls are on the smaller side, and they're so addictive, you'll definitely want more. Service was pretty fast, there is no space to sit, it really just just a grab and go place. There is parking outside, located in Poway, approximately 5-6 minutes from the freeway.

I first discovered Star bread when I lived in the Bay Area. I was hooked instantly. It's so good…read more A few years ago, I saw that location locations were opening in San Diego. I was excited that it would be much closer. The first location I went to was the Chula Vista location. It was good, but it wasn't exactly how I remembered it. Recently, I was in Poway and decided to try this other location. It's a very small storefront in a strip mall. When I walked in, there was no one at the counter. There was a woman waiting, and she said she had placed a big order and that the girl was getting it for her. I waited a bit before she came back. As I waited, other patrons came in. She returned with the other person's order and proceeded to take mine. I just ordered five. She promptly handed me my order and I was on my way. Of course, when I got to the car, I couldn't wait so I had to taste one or two. The flavor was good but the inside was very doughy. I don't remember them being that raw in the middle. Again the flavor was good and I'd would probably order a few again, but somehow they are a bit different from the original ones I had.

I had the CHICKEN BACON RANCH BAGUETTE today and WOW it was sooo GOOD!! It was oven toasted, full…read moreof delicious seasoned chicken & nice thick pieces of bacon. Plus just the right amount of ranch. It was so reasonably priced & a good portion. I also got a Vietnamese cold brew.. so delicious!! I'm really excited to go back & try some of the other flavors like coconut cream, dark chocolate, cookie butter and more! If you want delicious food & coffee, lots of choices, and fast friendly service this is the place to go!

I was in the area and craving coffee when I saw a coffee bean and tea leaf. The one near me closed,…read moreand there aren't any nearby. So I thought I'd try this one. I placed the order online through the app and ordered a protein vanilla latte with oat milk. It was a hot day so I was happy to have it iced. When I got to the drive-through, there was no line and I just told the person through the speaker that I had an order placed. She encouraged me to drive through to the window. The woman at the window was friendly and handed me my drink. It was so easy and quick. I have tried protein lattes from other places and they were fine, but this one was really thick for some reason. It was a very strange texture and consistency and I didn't really enjoy it. Next time I'll order something else. I just wish there was one closer to me.

Cute little coffee shop inside the Bernardo winery, I tried the almond croissant & a latte both…read morewere delicious! Very cute decor inside very rustic with plants hanging everywhere, it's a great spot to hang out & enjoy the day

I ordered an iced oatmilk latte and protein bowl. The protein bowl was sad (check out my photo)…read more The iced latte was decent. The barista wasn't pleasant, but the woman doing the food prep was nice. (Visited on 9/28/25). The cafe is located on the grounds of Bernardo Winery. Very cute property.