Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa

We were in need of caffeine on a Saturday so we stopped by Better Buzz Coffee in La Mesa. We used the drive thru and ordered their signature Best Drink Ever coffee. We enjoyed our drinks which were smooth, not overly sweet but we didn’t get the caffeine buzz at all. Next time, we will try their nitro cold brew or espresso as well as their breakfast sandwiches. Better Buzz has multiple locations and the La Mesa location is a cafe plus drive thru.

I had an incredible experience at La Mesa Better Buzz! The service was outstanding. Everyone was so friendly. The staff made me feel welcome. I can't recommend this place enough for anyone looking for great coffee and a warm atmosphere! Dustin recommended me a toasted marshmallow best drink ever, which was so delicious.

I recently visited better buzz coffee for the second time and was absolutely thrilled with my experience! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax or work on homework assignment. I tried their pumpkin spice latte for the first time and I immediately said to myself, "Good Bye! Starbucks" The staff there were friendly and knowledgeable, helping me choose from their extensive menu. With a great variety of drinks and a welcoming vibe, I can't wait to go back and try more. Highly recommend for anyone who needs coffee to get through the whole day! Yippee!

Dear Lord! Absolutely amazing! Definitely one of the best burgers I’ve had in my entire life! Great customer service!

First time here, and Barrista Rachel is the Bees Knees! 🐝 super helpful in picking out something we would like 👍 and her recommendations were great. We had the Snickerdoodle and the Horchata latte. She also recommended the banana black berry muffin & the strawberry cheese Danish both were absolutely delicious 😋 nice place to hang out in La Mesa just a bit loud inside

This my first time trying food on Beeter Buzz Coffe in La Mesa. Usually I only buy coffee when I do shopping in Fashion Valley, whit that said. OMG, this was a BIG BIG DISAPPOINTMENT for me. I ordered 3 items, one horchata iced coffee, one turkey croissant in ciabatta bread and a pistachio croissant. The horchata was so so, the pistachio croissant was tasty, but the turkey sandwich was terribly cheaply made, only one, literally one slice of turkey, non existent brie cheese, only mayonnaise in just one side, can you imagine pay the price ($9.45) for only one slice of turkey? You definitely can buy much more in other place for that price. Definitely not worth to try it's food on this location. Not recommended at all unless they improve quantity or price.

Out of all the Better Buzz locations, La Mesa is hands down the best store. The entire staff is always so kind and puts a smile on my face when I walk through the door. Drinks and food items are always consistent and super yummy. If you're ever in the area, I would highly recommend this Better Buzz location.

Long time better buzz lover! First time at this location. The barista was busy taking an order on his headset and messed up my order. And it seems to be a necessity at all the locations to leave morning but individuals l uncomfortable space for folks just standing waiting for their order. The food and drinks are normally consistent from location to location which seems to be a struggle for Starbucks.

Order was placed near 6pm, and by the time I arrived it was ready. My coffee was also delicious :)

so yummy and such good coffee flavors! def recommend stop by! its a cali classicreally good service as well

I have been going here for a while now and believe it is time to give props to the amazing staff at this location. I was a long time customer to a different coffee joint and found the quality was dropping steadily and quickly. I decided I should give Better Buzz a try. I should have made the switch much much MUCH earlier. The quality, taste and overall satisfaction of their coffees and drinks are amazing! But, what makes this location even more amazing? The employees! These are the friendliest, most happy, kind and genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I used to work client facing and understand the importance of a good smile, small conversation and memory of my clients. They do all this and more. If I could give ten stars? I would. Now, one last item. On Christmas Eve; I arrived bleary eyed and Holiday worn. Like all of us at these times I needed a "pick me up." Well, the staff came through amazing as usual, along with being greeted by Santa at the drive up window!! I left with a huge smile that morning, ready to tackle Christmas anew! Thank you Better Buzz and amazing staff!!

On 12/1/25 I made an online purchase through the app at 502am. When I got to the store to pick up my order the lights were on and people were inside. The gentlemen who spoke to me through the drive thru told me that they had changed the hours and it should've been changed on the app and that all he could do is refund me my money. Well I never received a refund and was still charged for the order. This is wrong for some many reasons 1) if you're going to change store hours then whoever's in charge of running the better buzz app should've made it not possible for people to order. 2) if you're already in the store with other people why not just fill the order since I'm pretty sure the supplies you needed were already there. Or at least turn the damn lights off, and put a sign on the drive thru saying you're closed and the hours have been changed and not have wasted my time to begin with. 3) keep your word and give me the refund you said you were going to do! The refund I'm intitled to. This was unethical, dishonest, untruthful, and flat out robbery. To charge a person for a service or product not provided to me is theft. What if I never checked mv account? *updated on 12-28-25* I would like to add, just so everyone can know the truth about what kind of business this is and the kind of people it's ran by. The district manger Yanai replied to my review giving me her email for me to connect wit her directly to make this right. Well guess what, just like I never received that refund from the store, I never got a reply from Yanai to "make things right" what was your point of even replying to my review? To make people think you would make it right when you had zero intention's of following through with your word? This is the most ridiculously, unethical business establishment I've ever come across in my life. If you've been to this establishment and were owed a refund, check to make sure they gave it to you, because believe me, you can't take their word for it. And don't try to say you never got my email cause just like my refund I was supposed to get, I checked, double checked and triple checked that the email spelling was correct and went through. Zero stars for the company with the least integrity.

Hi my name is Rita, this is handsdown the best location i have ever been . Im there EVERYMORNING. Coffee never disappoints me & the Workers are so friendly! Specially Esme! Shes always so happy and welcoming !!!! I love better buzz !!!!!

I've been a fan of Better Buzz for quite a few years, but the La Mesa location in specific really impressed me. I've always loved their whole aesthetic--the ambiance, the interior design, and especially their iconic branding! Everything about the brand is so clean and unique, and it's one of the things that makes Better Buzz stand out from other coffee spots. Walking into any of their locations already feels like a vibe, and La Mesa definitely delivered! (been to many SD locations and they're all great tbh) One thing I immediately appreciated was the spacious parking. The store itself is also very open and roomy, with lots of seating and a bright layout. It's def the perfect place to hang out, study, or catch up with a friend. Almost every table in the store was filled when we last visited so sometimes seats do run out! I ordered the Hazelnut Divinity with oat milk and vanilla cold cream! Omg I was pleasantly surprised at how mind blowingly good the drink was!!! It had everything I could possibly want in a drink: sweet, smooth, and was one of the best coffees I've ever had from them tbh. I'd 100% get it again. With the great store ambiance, good coffee, and impeccable branding, I'll definitely be coming back to this location!

Solid coffee option considering it's a large chain. I ordered ahead and got the "best drink ever" at 1/2 sweet. The drink was ready at the pickup time. The sweetness level was perfect for me since I don't like when drinks are too sweet. It's essentially an iced Americano with vanilla flavored creamer. A decent sized parking lot although it's on a corner of a busy street so during rush hour and long drive through line the lot can still feel pretty tight. Inside is nice and open. Wasn't busy when I went in on a Monday around 8 as it looks like most people were doing to go.

Out of all the places that offer pumpkin spice, the pumpkin spice best drink ever beats them all. I am obsessed! There's always a line for the drive thru but I always walk in and get my drink fairly quickly

A nice, airy place albeit a bit noisy due to the interior design. For us the ambiance was ruined by muzak that was not merely heavy metal but bad heavy metal. (OK, TBH those three words are redundant). The coffee was good but one was served without a sleeve or double cup and almost burned me. They were paper cups and I did not see any real cups nor were we offered any. We came at 1:30 pm and the pastry / cookie display was nearly empty. I got a cinnamon roll that was under-proofed leaving it flat, tough, and heavy. My companion had a slice of lemon loaf cake she called ok, average.

Drove through with mom for a coffee and a Matcha green tea. They have a good variety of coffees and teas. Huge chocolate chip cookies. A bit pricey but worth it! I love these smaller coffee shops, real ingredients without all the chemicals like Starbucks. And it's a drive -thru. Plus plus!

Dear Better Buzz I would like to express my disappointment from your unsatisfactory level of service. On December 10th I bought 3 drinks and a croissant for a total of $25 + $5 tip . I'm a loyal customer and I was shocked to see such poor service from a company I've grown to trust. I did not receive a warmed pasty but instead a cold one. They even confirmed that, it says warmed. I hope you agree with me that this is not acceptable under any circumstances. I trust you will look into this matter quickly to prevent such incidents in the future...

*Ordered through Door Dash* The Horchata Latte was very sweet, thin horchata (not creamy), and the coffee flavor was minimal. I wouldn't order it again as it was reminiscent of a home goods candle. The Matcha with Orange Blossom was heavy on the orange blossom. The matcha wasn't there in flavor and that's coming from a non matcha lover. We got it with coconut milk, very light. I wouldn't order this again, but if possible I'd get the orange blossom in a latte because it was good! I'm not a Better Buzz fan because their coffee tends to be very sweet, I mentioned this to my brother and told him if he orders again he should get 1/4 or 1/8 sweetness! Some individuals really like their coffee and would recommend this drink: Best Drink Ever or Hazelnut Divinity, I believe. Give it a go and see if you like what they offer! It's just a no for me.

This better buzz location is great! The staff is friendly and the drinks are made in a timely manner. I love the interior and patio, it's a great spot to work or relax with a drink. Parking can get tricky if the drive through line is long so you may need to park on the street if that's the case. Today I ordered their season coconut matcha latte. It was good but leans more towards the sweet side. I'd recommend getting it slightly less sweet or half sweet. It has a strong coconut flavor which overpowers the matcha. If you are looking for a fun summer drink this would definitely hit the spot. If you are looking for a matcha forward drink, you may be disappointed when you taste little to no matcha. I enjoyed my visit and will definitely be coming back to try other seasonal drinks!

I love to visit this Better Buzz whenever I'm in the area. Very nice, clean and organized place! The drinks are spot on as usual. The service is always fast, friendly and efficient! Everything I've ever had here has been great but lately I've been enjoying the "The Best Drink Ever". Great job team!

Better buzz is probably my favorite consistent coffee shop in SD and it's about time they got one in La Mesa. I've been several times for the coffee (best drink ever, the churro drink, and snickerdoodle). I love that the coffee flavor is smooth and well rounded with enough caffeine and depth that the flavoring of the drink doesn't overwhelm the coffee. The only downside to this place is location. The drive through is always backed up onto the street so it's a nightmare trying to get in and out of parking lot and parking spots. If you plan to grab your cup of coffee here make sure you allot time for the traffic and wait time of getting in/out.

Finally was able to try this coffee and it has lots of flavor! I came here twice while on my trip to SoCal and the Hazelnut Divinity. The first time my boyfriend got Horchata Iced Latte and he does not recommend it. He said it had a weird after taste, but then when he tried the Hazelnut Divinity the second time we went, he really liked it. Service was quick and food was good as well! Ham and Cheese Croissant and Bacon Ciabatta we recommend!

I go to Better Buzz a lot and have been to several different locations--including this one in La Mesa. They never miss! The service was fast, and the customer service was great. The person who took my order was super friendly, and the team at the window was polite, smiling, and kept the good energy going. I ordered a Chai Buzz with oat milk, caramel drizzle, chocolate-covered espresso beans, and a vanilla soft top--it was made to perfection and absolutely hit the spot. There was no line when I arrived (thankfully, since I know how busy it can get), but by the time I was leaving, the line was already wrapping around the store. Always a solid experience--I'll definitely be back.

Sahara took my order and knew the menu very well! The rest of the employees were really chill and funny. Great staff and amazing service every time!

I walked into Better Buzz expecting coffee. I walked out a changed man. Rachel didn't just make my drink -- she embodied it. From the moment I ordered, it felt like I'd accidentally wandered into a hero's journey. She greeted me with the confidence of someone who knows your order before you do, like a caffeinated oracle. I watched her work behind the counter the way ancient sailors watched the stars. Every movement was precise. Every espresso pull felt intentional, spiritual, possibly blessed. I swear at one point the milk foam formed a perfect little heart and nodded at me in approval. When Rachel handed me my coffee, time slowed. Birds chirped. My posture improved. My lower back pain considered retirement. I took one sip and immediately forgave everyone who's ever wronged me. This drink didn't just wake me up -- it gave me purpose. I suddenly knew what errands I needed to run. I replied to emails I'd been avoiding since 2022. I felt capable of emotional vulnerability and parallel parking. Rachel is not a barista. Rachel is a craftsperson. A guardian of vibes. A level-20 charisma build with espresso proficiency. If you come to Better Buzz and Rachel is working, congratulations -- your day just got upgraded to the premium experience. If she's not working, I'm sorry, and I hope you find peace eventually. Give this woman a raise, a statue, and possibly her own signature drink called "Rachel Knows Best." I will be back. I will be better. Thank you, Rachel.

This place can be hit or miss with the flavor of the coffee but the people working have always been friendly. They're pretty quick too, given how long the line can get on busy days. My most recent fav is a caramel vanilla iced latte with their coconut cold foam. It's the perfect amount of sweetness for me. The coconut cold foam is the real star of the show, i'm sad it seems like it's a seasonal item. So I'll be sticking with that as my regular as long as I can!

The Iced SF Vanilla Latte from Better Buzz is a must-try-- they use Sugar Free Monin brand syrups which are the best especially in cold form! It's incredibly smooth, perfectly creamy, and just the right balance of espresso and flavor without being overly sweet. If you're looking for a guilt-free, refreshing pick-me-up, this is it.

Friendly & upbeat when placing my order! Service today was fast!! Double points day before Sunday so you need the app to get updates & offers!

Better Buzz is my legit my favorite coffee restaurant. Hands down. 4 stars for that alone! I ordered the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew yesterday and a Blueberry muffin. The gentleman who took my order had great service. He offered suggestions and asked if I wanted my muffin warmed, I said yes please. I absolutely love warm muffins. When I got to the drive through window, I felt rushed out the way. I asked for a straw and she gave it to me and was like, "ok have a good day." Plus, my muffin wasn't warmed so I had to wait until I got home to warm it up which was disappointing. A helpful tip for those who work at the drive through window is to repeat the order (including specifications) back to the customer to ensure that it is correct. Other than that, it was decent.

I came here to study, but I ended up staying on their outdoor patio until my laptop died (there are only outlets available inside). It felt like an oven inside the building! I was sweating while waiting for my order. The staff was busy and didn't call out names, so I didn't realize my order was ready on the shelf for a while. Despite that, the service was friendly and the coffee was average. I also ordered a Caprese sandwich, which was a decent size!

This has become my favorite place to grab a cup of coffee on the weekends, and while I know that it's far from a hidden gem as Better Buzz has become a big name in SD, it's still a great product. This particular location is cozy, not overcrowded (but the drive-thru can be) and is always staffed with some friendly folks. Once again, nothing shocking with any of those as this is a BB... once again. Skip the line of cars and step inside, you'll enjoy it, I promise!

Way better than Starbucks in my opinion. The foam doesn't leave a coated feeling in your mouth. Service fast and friendly. Been to this location a couple times now. Walking distance from my work!!! Love it!!

This is the first time at this location. Wanted to get my usual Chai with coconut milk. We entered the wrong way and the drive thru line was ridiculously long so we parked and I went inside. A beautiful location, but busy! I also decided to get a bite to eat. I chose the Feta Avocado (cherry tomatoes on the side) crumbled feta, butter on thick-cut multigrain. It was about $10 This was actually one of the first times I ordered food from any Better buzz location. While I was waiting, I saw all the different options other people had ordered and saw the baristas in action to fulfill all the orders. I don't usually see that as we order drive thru. I had a great conversation with barista Brittany as she brought out my order. She was very friendly and kind. My Avo toast was yummy. A little pricey but I enjoyed every bite. lol My drink was delicious as usual. Great experience here. Thank you!

Super cute place! I was visiting the area and it looked popular. We mistakenly caught the drive-through line so we parked and ordered through the door. It was super hot in the morning and they didn't have much shade, but the service was really nice. My order : Iced Matcha with oat milk - it was really good nothing too special, I am very picky with my Matcha, and this was made well and not powdery at all. I also got to try the best drink ever, it was pretty good. I understand for some people it could be too sweet, but it was perfect for me. Their coffee is not on the strong side if you prefer that go somewhere else.

Recently moved to the area and had such a great experience. Workers were friendly, and the shop was clean and in order. I got the peppermint best drink ever and it was 10 out of 10! Excited to live so close and come back often!

I caught a good buzz today. The bread on my toast was Texas sized indeed. Had to sprinkle bacon on the avocado toast as recommend and I have to say I wasn't disappointed. Coffee. Say no more. Went mainstream with the iced vanilla latte with sub oat milk... give it a try. I went 5 because I dare you to come close to the quality, the energy in the room and the experience had. Catch a buzz fam.

Good drinks, good vibe, and excellent customer service. I've been in this better buzz a couple of times. One time I went and my coffee taste kinda off. So they make me a different coffee and that coffee taste very good. My doggo enjoys her pup cup here also. The energy drinks is quite addicting! We love the drinks.

Good service but coffee was not very good. Got a decaf best drink ever and it had no coffee flavor at all. Makes me think the just used the mix and no coffee.

Out of all the Better Buzz locations, La Mesa is hands down the best store. The entire staff is always so kind and puts a smile on my face when I walk through the door. Drinks and food items are always consistent and super yummy. If you're ever in the area, I would highly recommend this Better Buzz location.

Great ambiance and service! Always get a great greeting when I walk in from the team there. Candy cane best drink with marshmallow foam is delicious.

Love coming to this store they are always having a great time and are so helpful. I love the vanilla latte and cheese danish warmed up

Their eggnog latte is incredible--super smooth, festive, and perfectly spiced. Easily my new favorite holiday drink. Great service!

Came here to try this coffee for the first time and it's so good!! Very nice and smooth!!. The place was so busy, but it's so loud in there. I hate having to raise my voice just so someone can hear me right next to me at the table. The cashier was nice but didn't hear when I said two drinks and I only got one. That when I got my drinks, I had to wait a bit longer for that.

Great coffee, a pretty fast drive thru considering how busy it was on a Saturday! And they play good music. The pistachio croissant was yummy

Go for the coffee, stay for the buzz. Brittany and Esme run a lively, friendly crew that always make me feel like they're happy to see me!

This specific better buzz location has got to be the worst one. My coffee is always inconsistent. It's either way too sweet or not sweet at all. And I order the same thing everytime, iced vanilla bean latte with oat milk. If I wanted that much inconsistency I would just go to Starbucks.. The service is subpar honestly. I try and tip just to get a decent coffee but it doesn't help.. probably won't go to this location again. Everyone needs to be retrained.

Came here after a spin class at NXPT which is a gym not too far away...actually did spin and then walked here. Used the Better Buzz app to order the coffee and walked into the store to grab it! Location has a nice drive thru and lots of parking. It was fairly early in the morning so no crowd. Got my usual Best Derick Ever and it was perfect as usual! Staff was nice but really quiet lol maybe it was too early for good mornings and welcomes?!?

love love loveeee this place. my go to drink is the mango buzz energy and my favorite food is a ham and cheese croissant! perfect pairing!

Came to Better Buzz for an evening Açaí bowl and ended up getting a yummy pistachio croissant as well. Great team, friendly staff (yes, we mean you Brian) and that down home coffee shop vibe you just need to make your day complete!

I keep trying because everything LOOKS good and it's so close to home, but so far only meh or negative experiences. I've tried BB maybe 3-4 times and the drinks are okay and pastries are okay. Everything's okay. But today they sent my wife the weakest açaí bowl I've ever seen -- like just açaí smoothie and some hemp and a few berries, leaving out the extra almond butter and gluten free granola we paid for. My wife was so cute adding a little note about how it's their birthday (I think hoping their extra scoop of almond butter would be especially generous lol) and obviously it would've been fine if they had just given the normal extra amount but it feels like they were ESPECIALLY skimpy? I'm sure they're just super busy and made a mistake but what a bummer on their birthday. I DoorDashed an entirely separate grocery order for granola and almond butter because obviously I don't want their birthday breakfast to be sad! So a very expensive morning for sure. Anyway I was good to deal with the okay food and drinks for convenience but this experience really put me off.

Nice casual coffee spot. Lovely vibe here, but hard to park if you're not from the neighborhood.

Better Buzz Coffee in La Mesa is a great spot for good coffee, and a relaxed vibe! The drinks are consistently well made, and you can really taste the quality of the beans. I tried one of their signature lattes, and it was smooth and not overly sweet. The food options are solid too, fresh and filling, though a bit on the pricey side!

Best coffee and lavender tea latte in the whole San Diego. Love it! My husband take better buzz every day

I ordered online here about 5 minutes away and by the time I got to the store it was already ready to go! Amazing friendly service from the staff inside too, in spite of them being very busy. The coffee hit the spot as always.

Great study spot, classic better buzz drinks! Got the pumpkin chai latte before it's too late! Sweet as expected, but not too overbearingly sweet. There are a good amount of tables inside and a patio area outside with more seats. There is street parking near the drive thru, it wasn't too busy to find a spot on a Tuesday afternoon to evening. The staff is always kind and quick with orders. WiFi is available and a one stall bathroom, no code. The music is on the louder side, but they're playing good music that's not difficult to study with, in my opinion!!