Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest
801 University Ave, San Diego
(619) 269-2740
Customers' Favorites
Killer Bee Coffee Pods 12 Count
Cucumber Radish Avocado Toast
Better Breakfast Sandwich
Mint Infused Iced Coffee
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Adult Grilled Cheese
Feta-Avocado Toast
Vanilla Bean Latte
Hazelnut Divinity
White Mocha Buzz
Featured items
Best Drink Ever
Classic americano + signature creamy vanilla.
Better Breakfast
Cage-free Egg, Thick-cut Bacon, Havarti Cheese, Arugula, and Garlic Aioli on a Pretzel Bun
Bacon Ciabatta
Cage-free Eggs, Thick-cut bacon, Muenster Cheese, and Spicy Chipotle Aioli
Acai Bowl- OG
Organic acai topped with vanilla almond granola, fresh berries, bananas, and honey
Ham and Cheese Croissant
Fresh Croissant with Muenster Cheese and Ham
Snickerdoodle Latte
Espresso and Milk with Vanilla and Spiced Brown Sugar syrup. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Caramel Buzz
Caramel Coffee Drink Blended with Ice and Milk
Hazelnut Divinity
Creamy white chocolate + a touch of hazelnut with espresso & milk.
Turkey Pesto
Turkey Breast, Fresh Mozzarella, and Pesto Aioli on Sourdough
Vanilla Latte
Our signature creamy vanilla with espresso & milk.
Caramel Vanilla Latte
Creamy Signature Vanilla with Caramel, Espresso, and Steamed Milk
Honey Latte
Honey with a Touch of Creamy Vanilla, Espresso and Steamed Milk
Yogurt Bowl
Greek or Coconut Yogurt. Topped with Granola, Strawberries, Blueberries, and Honey Comb
3 Seed Avocado
Multigrain Bread Toasted with Butter, Avocado, Chili Onion Flake, 3 Seed Mix and Microgreens with Lemon
Caprese
Mozzarella, Tomato, Arugula, Pesto Aioli and Balsamic Vinaigrette on Ciabatta
Matcha Tea Latte
Matcha Tea with Vanilla, Milk and Ice
Latte
Espresso with Steamed Milk
Mocha de Mexico
Espresso topped with Milk Steamed with Mexican Drinking Chocolate (contains peanuts)
Cold Brew
Cold Brewed Coffee
Mocha Buzz
Chocolate Coffee Drink Blended with Ice and Milk
Buzz Favorites
Best Drink Ever
Classic americano + signature creamy vanilla.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Buzz Life espresso blend mixed with pumpkin sauce & topped with cinnamon sugar
Pumpkin Chai
Creamy vanilla chai tea with a touch of pumpkin sauce & topped with chai powder
Vanilla Bean Latte
Housemade syrup made with real vanilla beans + raw sugar with espresso & milk.
Better Breakfast Sandwich
Cage-free egg, bacon, havarti cheese, arugula & garlic aioli on a pretzel bun.
Chai Tea Latte
Vanilla chai tea with milk.
Acai Bowl- OG
Organic acai topped with vanilla almond granola, fresh blueberries, strawberries, bananas & honey.
Pumpkin Spice Buzz
Blended Buzz Life espresso blend & pumpkin sauce topped with cinnamon sugar
Pumpkin Chai Buzz
Blended creamy vanilla chai tea with a touch of pumpkin sauce & topped with chai powder
Cinnamon Cream Cold Brew
Cold brew & caramel sauce topped with vanilla + cinnamon cold cream.
Blueberry Lavender Lemonade BuzZinger
Shaken lemonade with lavender syrup & freeze dried blueberries. Topped with fresh mint.
Lavender Black Tea Latte
Black tea + lavender with a touch of creamy vanilla & topped with steamed milk.
Mango Strawberry BuzZinger
Green tea & housemade mango base shaken with freeze dried mango + strawberry.
Mango Red Bull Smoothie
Red Bull, mango puree & ice. Blended.
Matcha Tea Latte
Matcha tea with creamy vanilla & milk.
Iced Candy Cane Best Drink
Classic Americano with signature creamy vanilla and peppermint. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Iced Peppermint White Mocha
Creamy White Mocha and Peppermint Syrup with Espresso and Milk blended with Ice. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Caramel Cookie Butter Cold Brew
Smooth cold brew with a touch of caramel, topped with Cookie Butter cold cream & cookie crumbles.
Iced Peppermint Matcha
Matcha Green Tea and Peppermint Syrup with milk. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Iced Eggnog Latte
Rich Eggnog and Vanilla Coffee Drink Blended with Ice and Milk. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Cookie Butter Waffles
Toasted Belgian Waffles with Cookie Butter Cream Cheese. Topped with Strawberries, Whipped Cream, and Cookie Crumbles.
Hot Peppermint Matcha
Matcha Green Tea and Peppermint Syrup with milk. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Hot Peppermint White Mocha
Creamy White Mocha and Peppermint Syrup with espresso and milk. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Hot Candy Cane Best Drink
Classic Americano with signature creamy vanilla and peppermint. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Hot Eggnog Latte
Rich Eggnog and milk with espresso. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Peppermint Matcha Buzz
Matcha Green Tea and Peppermint Syrup with milk blended with ice. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Peppermint White Mocha Buzz
Creamy White Mocha and Peppermint Syrup with Espresso and Milk blended with Ice. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Eggnog Buzz
Rich Eggnog and milk with coffee, blended with ice. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Candy Cane Best Drink Buzz
Signature Creamy Vanilla with Peppermint blended with espresso, coffee and ice. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Food
Better Breakfast
Cage-free Egg, Thick-cut Bacon, Havarti Cheese, Arugula, and Garlic Aioli on a Pretzel Bun
Bacon Ciabatta
Cage-free Eggs, Thick-cut bacon, Muenster Cheese, and Spicy Chipotle Aioli
Ham and Cheese Croissant
Fresh Croissant with Muenster Cheese and Ham
Adult Grilled Cheese
Prosciutto, Gruyere, Sharp Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, and Garlic Aioli on Sourdough
Turkey Pesto
Turkey Breast, Fresh Mozzarella, and Pesto Aioli on Sourdough
3 Seed Avocado
Multigrain Bread Toasted with Butter, Avocado, Chili Onion Flake, 3 Seed Mix and Microgreens with Lemon
Caprese
Mozzarella, Tomato, Arugula, Pesto Aioli and Balsamic Vinaigrette on Ciabatta
Acai Bowl- OG
Organic acai topped with vanilla almond granola, fresh berries, bananas, and honey
Yogurt Bowl
Greek or Coconut Yogurt. Topped with Granola, Strawberries, Blueberries, and Honey Comb
Feta-Avocado Toast
Multigrain Bread Toasted with Butter and Avocado. Topped with Feta Cheese and Cherry Tomato
Almond Butter & Jam Toast
Toasted Multigrain Bread with Almond Butter and Seasonal Jam
Cucumber Radish Avocado Toast
Multigrain Bread Toasted with Butter, Avocado, Chili Onion Flake, 3 Seed Mix, Watermelon Radish, Cucumber and Microgreens with Lemon
Acai Bowl- Islander
Organic acai topped with vanilla almond granola, fresh berries, bananas, and shredded Coconut
Toast W/ Butter And Jam
Conscious Chocolate
Almond Milk, Almond butter, Cacao Nibs, Banana, agave and Chocolate Whey Protein
Acai Smoothie
Organic acai, banana, mixed berries and apple juice
Pink Dragon Smoothie
Pitaya, Banana, and Apple Juice. Topped with Bee Pollen.
Mango Red Bull Smoothie
Red Bull, Mango Puree and Ice. Blended.
Cookie Butter Waffles
Toasted Belgian Waffles with Cookie Butter Cream Cheese. Topped with Strawberries, Whipped Cream, and Cookie Crumbles.
Pastries, Croissants and Cookies
Cheese Danish
Pistachio Croissant
Chocolate Croissant
Ube Cookie
Paradise Bar Made without Gluten
Apple Turnover
Bear Claw
Plain Croissant
Almond Croissant
Brownie with Nuts Made without Gluten
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Peanut Butter Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie Made without Gluten
Eggnog Cheese Danish
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookie
Scones, Muffins and Loaves
Chocolate Chip Banana Loaf Slice
Zesty Lemon Loaf Slice
Zucchini Walnut Loaf Slice
Blackberry Banana Nut Muffin
Blueberry Muffin
Chocolate Muffin
Blueberry Cornmeal Scone
Cranberry Orange Scone
Cranberry White Chocolate Scone
Iced Drinks
Best Drink Ever
Classic americano + signature creamy vanilla.
Matcha Tea Latte
Matcha Tea with Vanilla, Milk and Ice
Hazelnut Divinity
Creamy white chocolate + a touch of hazelnut with espresso & milk.
Cold Brew
Cold Brewed Coffee
Horchata Iced Latte
Sweetened Cinnamon Rice Milk Made in House with a splash of Almond Milk and Ice. Topped with Espresso and Cinnamon Sugar.
Snickerdoodle Latte
Espresso and Milk with Vanilla and Spiced Brown Sugar syrup. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Buzz Life espresso blend mixed with pumpkin sauce & topped withcinnamon sugar
Caramel Vanilla Latte
A blend of Creamy Vanilla and Caramel with Espresso, Milk, and Ice
Lavender Tea Latte
Black Tea with Lavender, Vanilla, Milk and Ice
Vanilla Latte
Our signature creamy vanilla with espresso & milk.
Pumpkin Chai
creamy vanilla chai tea with a touch of pumpkin sauce & topped with chai powder
Mint Infused Iced Coffee
Espresso and Water Shaken with Raw Sugar and Fresh Muddled Mint Leaves. Topped with a splash of Heavy Cream.
Latte
Espresso, Milk and Ice
Honey Latte
Honey with just a touch of Vanilla, Espresso, Milk and Ice
White Mocha
White Chocolate, Espresso, Milk and Ice
Chai Tea Latte
Vanilla Chai Tea with Milk and Ice
Cinnamon Cream Cold Brew
Cold brew & caramel sauce topped with vanilla + cinnamon cold cream.
Mocha
Chocolate, Espresso, Milk and Ice
Vanilla Bean Latte
Housemade syrup made with real vanilla beans + raw sugar with espresso & milk.
Killer Bee
Iced Coffee with Espresso
Mango Strawberry BuzZinger
Green tea & housemade mango base shaken with freeze dried mango + strawberry.
Blueberry Lavender Lemonade BuzZinger
Shaken lemonade with lavender syrup & freeze dried blueberries. Topped with fresh mint.
Caramel Latte
Caramel, Espresso, Milk and Ice
Moroccan Spice Iced Coffee
Espresso and Water Shaken with Raw Sugar, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Clove. Topped with a splash of Heavy Cream.
Iced Tea
Iced Tea Brewed Fresh Daily
Cold Brew NITRO
Cold Brewed Coffee Infused with Nitrogen
Iced Orange Matcha
Orange Infused Matcha Green Tea with Ice and Coconut Milk
Americano
Espresso, Water and Ice
Black Tea Latte
Black Tea with Vanilla, Milk and Ice
Chocolate Milk
Classic Chocolate Milk, made to order
Iced Decaf Latte
Decaf Espresso, Milk and Ice
Iced Espresso
Kombucha On Tap
Rotating Seasonal Flavors
Iced Decaf Espresso
Iced Decaf Americano
Decaf Espresso, Water and Ice
Iced Peppermint Matcha
Matcha Green Tea and Peppermint Syrup with milk. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Iced Peppermint White Mocha
Creamy White Mocha and Peppermint Syrup with Espresso and Milk blended with Ice. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Iced Candy Cane Best Drink
Classic Americano with signature creamy vanilla and peppermint. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Iced Eggnog Latte
Rich Eggnog and Vanilla Coffee Drink Blended with Ice and Milk. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Caramel Cookie Butter Cold Brew
Smooth cold brew with a touch of caramel, topped with Cookie Butter cold cream & cookie crumbles.
Hot Drinks
Best Drink Ever
Classic Americano with our Signature Creamy Vanilla
Latte
Espresso with Steamed Milk
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Spiced Pumpkin Pie Sauce, Espresso, and Steamed Milk. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Pumpkin Chai
Creamy Vanilla Chai Tea with Spice Pumpkin Pie Sauce and Steamed Milk. Topped with Cinnamon and Nutmeg.
Brewed Coffee
Rotating Selection of Single Origin Medium and Light Roasts, and Dark Roast Blends
Cappuccino
Espresso with Steamed Milk and Milk Foam
Snickerdoodle Latte
Espresso and Milk with Vanilla and Spiced Brown Sugar syrup. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Matcha Tea Latte
Matcha Green Tea with a Touch of Creamy Vanilla and Steamed Milk
Lavender Black Tea Latte
Black Tea and Lavender with a Touch of Creamy Vanilla, Topped with Steamed Milk
Mocha de Mexico
Espresso topped with Milk Steamed with Mexican Drinking Chocolate (contains peanuts)
Caramel Vanilla Latte
Creamy Signature Vanilla with Caramel, Espresso, and Steamed Milk
Hazelnut Divinity
Creamy White Chocolate and a touch of Hazelnut with Espresso, and Steamed Milk
Chai Tea Latte
Creamy Vanilla Chai Tea with Steamed Milk. Topped with Cinnamon and Nutmeg.
Rose Water Latte (12oz)
Ristretto espresso, cardamon and rose water infused honey with steamed milk
Americano
Espresso and Hot Water
Vanilla Latte
Signature Creamy Vanilla with Espresso and Steamed Milk
Honey Latte
Honey with a Touch of Creamy Vanilla, Espresso and Steamed Milk
Hot Chocolate
Classic Chocolate and Steamed Milk
Mocha Latte
Espresso with Rich Chocolate and Steamed Milk
Hot Tea
Black, Green, and Herbal Loose Leaf Tea
Killer Bee
Brewed Coffee topped with Espresso
White Mocha Latte
Creamy White Chocolate, Espresso and Steamed Milk
Vanilla Bean Latte
House-made Syrup with Raw Sugar and Real Vanilla Beans added to Espresso and Steamed Milk
Espresso
Single Origin Espresso, extracted as a Double Ristretto
Black Tea Latte
Caramel Latte
Caramel, Espresso, and Steamed Milk
Cafe Au Lait
Brewed Coffee topped with Steamed Milk
Macchiato
Single Origin Ristretto Espresso topped with Milk Foam
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Milk Steamed with Mexican Drinking Chocolate (contains peanuts)
Seraphim Pour Over
A Pour Over of our rotating Featured Single Origin Coffee
Cortado
Single Origin Ristretto Espresso cut with Steamed Milk
Decaf Cappuccino
Decaf Espresso with Steamed Milk and Foam
Orange Matcha
Matcha Green Tea Infused with Orange and Topped with Steamed Coconut Milk
Decaf Latte
Decaf Espresso with Steamed Milk
Decaf Americano
Decaf Espresso and Hot Water
Hot Peppermint Matcha
Matcha Green Tea and Peppermint Syrup with milk. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Hot Peppermint White Mocha
Creamy White Mocha and Peppermint Syrup with espresso and milk. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Hot Candy Cane Best Drink
Classic Americano with signature creamy vanilla and peppermint. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Hot Eggnog Latte
Rich Eggnog and milk with espresso. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Blended Drinks
Caramel Buzz
Caramel Coffee Drink Blended with Ice and Milk
Coconut Buzz
Coconut, Ice and Milk Blended and Topped with Espresso
Mocha Buzz
Chocolate Coffee Drink Blended with Ice and Milk
Matcha Buzz
Matcha Green Tea Blended with Ice and Milk
Pumpkin Spice Buzz
Spiced Pumpkin Pie Sauce and Vanilla Coffee Drink Blended with Ice and Milk. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Lavender Tea Buzz
Lavender Black Tea Blended with Ice and Milk
Chai Buzz
Chai Blended with Ice and Milk, Topped with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
White Mocha Buzz
White Chocolate and Espresso Blended with Ice and Milk
Snickerdoodle Buzz
Mango Red Bull Smoothie
Red Bull, Mango Puree and Ice. Blended.
Vanilla Buzz
Vanilla Coffee Drink Blended with Ice and Milk
Pumpkin Chai Buzz
Creamy Vanilla Chai and Spiced Pumpkin Pie Sauce Blended with Ice and Milk. Topped with Cinnamon and Nutmeg.
Tea Latte Buzz
Black Tea Blended with Ice and Milk
Peppermint Matcha Buzz
Matcha Green Tea and Peppermint Syrup with milk blended with ice. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Peppermint White Mocha Buzz
Creamy White Mocha and Peppermint Syrup with Espresso and Milk blended with Ice. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Candy Cane Best Drink Buzz
Signature Creamy Vanilla with Peppermint blended with espresso, coffee and ice. Topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Eggnog Buzz
Rich Eggnog and milk with coffee, blended with ice. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar.
Sips and Snacks
Bottled Apple Juice
Proud Source Water - Still
Food Should Taste Good - Sweet Potato Chips
Honey Stinger Waffle
Kind Bar - Dark Chocolate Sea Salt
Red Bull
San Diego Bar - Ocean Beach
Spindrift - Grapefruit
Proud Source Water - Sparkling
Kind Bar - Blueberry
Spindrift - Raspberry Lime
Coffee Nuts - Mocha
Mango Red Bull Smoothie
Red Bull, Mango Puree and Ice. Blended.
Coffee Beans & Vanilla
Vanilla Buzz Powder
Our Signature Vanilla Powder, as featured in our Best Drink Ever.
Best Drink Ever Kit (12 Pods, 12 Vanilla Sticks)
Everything you need to make a Best Drink Ever at home!
Costa Rica, Santa Elena Miel 12oz Single Origin Roast
Best Drink Ever Home Kit- Beans
Buzz Life Blend Coffee Pods (12 count)
12 Individual Servings of Our Signature Espresso Blend, perfect for making a Best Drink Ever at home!
Vanilla Buzz Shots (20ct Bag)
20 Individually packed servings of our Signature Vanilla Powder
Hangover Blend 12oz Dark Roast
Buzz Life Blend 10oz Medium Roast
Flow Roast 12oz Single Origin Roast
Killer Bee Coffee Pods (12 Count)
12 Individual Pods of a 200mg Caffeine per serving Dark and Light Roast Blend
French Roast 12oz Dark Roast
Honduras Cerro Azul 12oz Single Origin Roast
Night Sky Roast 12oz Dark Roast
Rwanda Coocamu
Coocamu Cooperative. Candied Lemon, Fig Jam, Honey.
Bali Blue Moon 12oz Single Origin Roast
Italian Roast 12oz Dark Roast
Costa Rica Coffee Pods (12 Count)
12 Individual Servings of our Santa Elena Honey Process Costa Rican Coffee. Medium Roast. Dark Raisin, Creamy & Smooth Body, Buttery
Sumatra 12oz Single Origin Roast
Holiday Blend Beans
LIVELY NOTES OF PLUM JAM. HINTS OF WINTER SPICES PAIRED WITH ORANGE ZEST + BROWN SUGAR SWEETNESS
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Recent Reviews
Beautiful coffee shop! Has incredible seating and the coffee is delicious. You have to try the honey latte here! I came here to do school work, and unfortunately could not find an outlet to charge my computer forcing me to go back home for the day.
April 2025
Absolutely beautiful area for walks, picnics and family gathers. Looking forward to our next “Nature Walk”
Parking: Anytime of day is great
Kid-friendliness: Extremely kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes wheelchair accessible, but there is lots of rough terrain.
Parking: Anytime of day is great
Kid-friendliness: Extremely kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes wheelchair accessible, but there is lots of rough terrain.
April 2025
"I’ve been visiting Better Buzz at Hillcrest for quite some time now, and I can confidently say it’s my favorite spot in town. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax or get some work done. The staff is always friendly and attentive, and they go above and beyond to ensure every visit is enjoyable.
Their coffee is consistently top-notch, with a wide variety of options to choose from, whether you’re in the mood for...
Their coffee is consistently top-notch, with a wide variety of options to choose from, whether you’re in the mood for...
April 2025
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