Better Buzz Holiday Drinks 2026: My Snickerdoodle Favorite

By Giselle Lelux

A red-striped pastry held above a Better Buzz holiday cup, with text reading Christmas Drinks, San Diego, CA.

It’s timeeeee! 🎄☕️ Better Buzz Coffee is bringing out the holiday drinks, and the little cookie toppings are such a cute touch. I shared the lineup in my latest video, but one drink deserved its own moment: the Snickerdoodle Iced Espresso. It was my absolute favorite, and I already want another one.

If you’re putting together a holiday coffee list, here are the drinks I shared and a few San Diego locations to keep in mind.

Watch my original TikTok or see the video on Facebook.

Three holiday drinks with a little cookie on top

Snickerdoodle Iced Espresso

Espresso, spiced brown sugar syrup, vanilla cold cream and cinnamon, finished with a mini snickerdoodle cookie. Everything I tried was so good, but the Snickerdoodle has my heart. 🍪

Tiramisu Iced Best Drink Ever

Better Buzz’s signature coffee gets a holiday topping of tiramisu cold cream, cocoa and warm spices, plus a little ladyfinger cookie. It’s the tiramisu-inspired option in the lineup I shared.

Cocoa Peppermint Iced Best Drink Ever

This one brings together chocolate, candy cane cold cream and crushed peppermint, with a chocolate stroopwafel cookie on top. If chocolate and peppermint are your holiday combination, this is the one to look for.

More festive options

Candy Cane Matcha and Eggnog Lattes were also part of the holiday lineup I shared. Check the current Hillcrest ordering menu, or choose your own location through the Better Buzz location finder, to see what’s available for your coffee run.

Where to find Better Buzz in San Diego County

A few of the San Diego County stops from my post are listed below. These addresses are also on Better Buzz’s official location list.

  • Hillcrest: 801 University Ave., San Diego
  • Coronado: 1305 Orange Ave., Coronado
  • Fashion Valley: 7007 Friars Rd., San Diego. There are food-court and lower-level locations, so check which one you’re heading to.
  • Carlsbad: 3016 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad
  • Encinitas: 578 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas

Menu availability and hours can vary by location. Check your selected store before going for a specific seasonal drink or topping.

If you’re starting with one, the Snickerdoodle gets my vote. Which holiday drink would you try first? ☕️

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