Better Buzz Coffee - Del Mar opened in October 2024 at 1435 Camino Del Mar Suite C, Del Mar, CA 92014, taking over the former Starbucks location in the heart of downtown Del Mar. The San Diego-born coffee chain started as a small coffee cart in Pacific Beach in 2002, founded by then-college students Tim Langdon and Stephanie Garden, and has grown into a regional brand with more than 25 locations across Southern California and beyond, including an outpost inside San Diego International Airport’s Terminal 1. The Del Mar menu features the brand’s signature Best Drink Ever and Hazelnut Divinity lattes alongside seasonal cold brews, the Moroccan Spice Iced Coffee, Mint Infused Iced Coffee, matcha and chai lattes, and organic smoothies. Food options include the Better Breakfast sandwich with cage-free egg, havarti, bacon, and garlic aioli on a pretzel bun, the Chili Crunch Breakfast Wrap, Turkey Pesto on sourdough, Caprese on ciabatta, acai bowls with house granola, and avocado toast on thick-cut multigrain bread. All coffee is roasted in-house from single-origin, fair-trade, organic beans. The shop is open daily from 6 AM to 7 PM, giving early risers a full hour before most neighboring restaurants open along Camino Del Mar. Free parking is available in the lot and on the street, Wi-Fi keeps remote workers connected, and outdoor seating is dog-friendly. Just up the block, Harry’s Coffee Shop - Del Mar serves a full breakfast and cocktail menu starting at 7 AM for those ready to transition from coffee to a sit-down meal. Better Buzz sources fresh pastries daily and offers vegan and vegetarian options throughout the menu, making it a reliable stop for plant-based diners. Stratford Court Cafe, a short walk south on Camino Del Mar, rounds out the downtown coffee corridor with its own breakfast and espresso offerings.