Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach West
1186 Garnet Ave, La Jolla, CA
Crema's Take
“This Pacific Beach gem shines brightest for its genuinely warm staff who treat regulars and first-timers alike with real kindness—reviewers rave about baristas like Josh and Keanu going above and beyond, even comping drinks when a card won't work. While the coffee itself lands as solid rather than extraordinary, the neighborhood vibe and consistently welcoming atmosphere make it the kind of place locals keep coming back to every single day.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
i love this place i come here everyday and they’re always so sweet, my card wasn’t working and they still gave me my drinks which made my day. best staff and very amazing place:) highly recommend the matcha with lavender and oatmilk and the ham and cheese crossaint, literally life changing
I had the best experience at this Better Buzz over the weekend. I went with my family and we were immediately welcomed by Josh. We chatted about our plans and he was just so friendly! We also enjoyed our coffee and had some yummy pastries!
I visited the PB Better Buzz to have my order remade after speaking with the Encinitas manager, and once again I had an amazing experience thanks to Keanu. I come to this location often, and every single time I’m here, Keanu stands out with his incredible customer service. He’s always genuine, friendly, and patient, and you can tell he really enjoys what he does. He made the process so easy, even though the situation wasn’t something the PB store had been involved in originally. He handled everything with kindness and professionalism, and it reminded me why this location is my go-to. Keanu consistently brings such a positive energy to the store, and he’s truly in the right industry. I really appreciate how he and the team took care of me, especially during a busy holiday weekend. People like him are the reason I stay loyal to Better Buzz.
Definitely has a “chain coffee” feel. Mocha Latte was meh-ok. The Feta Avocado Deluxe Toast was ok… they put mayo on it which was not for me. The tomatoes would be better if they were dressed in a little evoo and balsamic. I added a hard boiled egg and ask for salt to put on it, they don’t have salt and pepper…. What? The micro greens and feta were on point but I wish I would have just got a pastry, they looked really good. My husband said the brewed coffee was really good but his breakfast sandwich was just OK. The atmosphere was really cute! Overall just average place.
First time visiting this location-great service, coffee was hot. I opted for the hazelnut divinity-large-hot. The hazelnut flavor was very light which for me was fine. The coffee was very hot- as coffee should be but use caution. This location was tucked away but had great curb presence and easy to find. As I left the area I saw another location that had a long line- glad I stopped at this one. Thanks for a great start to my day. I did order via drive thru but there is also a cute seating area out front and there appears to be some seating inside.
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