Dune was right next to our hotel, and it turned out to be one of the best coffee shops we visited. The coffee was smooth and balanced, with a bold body. It was so good that we went back the next day! On our first visit, we tried the almond croissant and banana toast with chia seeds, and both were delicious. We hoped to try the breakfast burrito the next day, but it was sold out. The pastries on our second visit weren't quite as good as the first, but the vanilla latte and matcha latte were both delicious. I'd definitely go back, and hopefully get that burrito next time! read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

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Very cute coffee shop. It is perfect for getting some work done, hanging out with friends or waiting for your laundry to get done! Both indoor and outdoor seating available. I got their black tea with flavor notes of blood orange and hibiscus. I could really taste the blood orange and a hint of the hibiscus - neither was too overpowering. I liked that it was unsweetened. Definitely going back! The shop is in a plaza so there is plenty of space for parking. read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Black tea - blood orange and hibiscus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

Good coffee but awkward staff interactions. I don't know if it was the time or just an off day but I felt like I was given the Gen Z stare both times I tried this place. It wasn't particularly busy when I went but I felt like staff was annoyed I was interrupting their chat time. Vanilla latte is good and in close proximity to other shops but I would probably try somewhere else before going back again :/ read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

This Dune location is conveniently located on storke road and is located in the same shopping plaza as target and lily's tacos! I found this location to be very convenient for a quick matcha or cold brew fix. I also like their specialty drinks as well! The customer service has always been great snd my drinks are always ready in a timely manner! Looking for to get your caffeine fix? Come here ! read more

The interior is super cute and great service, but felt like the Iced vanilla latte and Hojicha was too watery for my liking. read more

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I went in for a quick coffee and chat with a friend, and upon walking up to the counter, i was greeted by an unfriendly male barista with black curly hair and mustache, then was served my coffee which is too acidic, and very milk heavy. I think the place has great bones, a great vibe with comfy seating, and a clean area, however I'm not sure I would have any desire to go back. read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - very milky coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

DUNE on Storke Rd. In Goleta is a super laid-back coffee shop with a beachy vibe. I ordered a cold brew and a drip coffee. The drip coffee is not that good but the cold brew was a lot better. The service is super friendly and the barista were happy to switch out the drip coffee for an iced tea. I had to go to the bathroom while I was there. The bathroom wasn't very clean but the service was good that's what matters. read more

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There was nobody here and I waited over 20 minutes for a cappuccino. Avoid this place unless you have time to kill. That said, Handlebar and Caje are superior options. read more

Went in around noon today on Saturday and it seemed kind of empty.... and staff wasn't as friendly as other reviews state. However I thought I'd give it this spot a shot and try it out, so I ended up ordering a strawberry matcha! To be honest, this has to be the absolute worst matcha I've ever had! If you like the taste of pepto bismol then you'll love it, if not it's disgusting. Hoping they can refine their recipe and I'd love to try it in the future. If you're looking for a good matcha I recommend any other coffee shops in town. read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

Per usual, the staff is incredibly rude. The baristas seemed incredibly annoyed when asking if it's your drink, but fail to even announce the name. read more

Coffee is fine. This avocado toast just made me laugh a bit and took 10 mins to come out in an empty store read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

Love this Dune location in particular! The staff here are always so friendly, often bringing my drink and food to my table, and they have the best matcha! Also the pastries are fire. Love the Sonny Angels and Smiskis hanging out behind the counter as well ;) read more

My new favorite matcha spot. I loved the vibe in here everyone seemed so happy. There was also cool things inside to shop from and to look at. read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

Such good coffee!! The workers were so sweet & welcoming. They use Straus milk for whole which was delicious. Got an iced vanilla & the tres leches, both with perfect sweetness. read more

Honestly, I've been to this location a handful of times and gotten the same underwhelming service every time. The coffee is not outstanding by any means and they take forever to get your order out. I won't be going back nor would I recommend it to others. read more

After our tacos and a walk we felt like GOOD coffee and GOOD pastries... this place came up as the only one with good ratings. Now we know why... ordinary brew is normally bitter to our taste but this Santa Rosa dark roast is smooth and full of nice flavor notes. Those scones and muffin were equally delicious. Probably the dark chocolate one as the most flavorful but very crumbly and not resistant to my clumsy behavior. Great service but I guess we were lucky to walk in when things are not busy as a huge line formed after our arrival. One machine, one batista, probably not enough bandwidth. Place looks like a typical modern coffee joint but thankfully without the Starbucks deodorizer that makes your outfit smell like coffee too. Recommended when you're in the area or traveling through. read more

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I used to love this spot. But their coffee is way overpriced. I loved their cold brew, but they got rid of that and have a flash brew? Which is just iced coffee, but charge the same price. So many good coffee shops here in SB, I'd try somewhere else like Dart, Dean, or lighthouse. read more

Staff and interior were nice. I was in at 6:45 AM on a Wednesday, and it took more than 25 minutes to get a latte; there wasn't even a line. I had to leave without my drink as I was late for work. read more

Everything we tried was great! Good quality of bagels and the avocado toast was great and simple, perfect! Cappuccino with almond milk was delicious too! Will be back! read more

I got an iced americano and it tasted like they whispered the word "espresso" into a cup of ice water

My youngest took my request for her to search for coffee places near our campsite as a personal, unbreakable covenant that I was buying at least one round of foo-foo coffee. I love it. Made me laugh. So, as we were leaving our whole group enjoyed a bit of Dune Coffee on our way home. We had a decent variety, Chai, Iced Mocha, Dulce de Leche, Cinnamon Cold Foam. All were delicious, though the chai was maybe the least loved. The Iced Mocha was very chocolatey, with just a hint of sweetness. The shop has a somewhat vacant, minimalist vibe. But it was a pleasant place to spend much of an hour and the shady patio was just delightful. read more

Really enjoyed my oat milk vanilla latte at Dune. Service was excellent as well. Will be back to try more menu items soon.Dont forget to purchase a Dune Coffee sticker for your reusable water bottle! read more

This was my first time trying dune coffee and I was far from impressed. They didn't have a cold brew option and when asked for an iced pour over option they said they couldn't do that. But could give us a cup of ice and we could do it ourselves. So we opted to do that and ordered the Benjamin Paz which was $8 and after we paid they told us they actually were out of the Benjamin Paz and told us to pick a different one. There was no other coffee worth $8 so we had to choose a cheaper one and they did not offer us a refund or anything else for the price difference. I gave them 2 stars instead of 1 because their almond butter honey toast was the star of the morning. It was really good but everything else did not meet expectation. read more

-Solid coffee, solid staff. I tried one that was described as fruity and it was super fruity. I could see how many would love it, but it didn't suit my taste and they let me switch it up. Their jalepeno biscuit was super flavorful, will definitely come back. Plenty of seats. read more

Another great experience at Dune coffee. The espresso "for here" is served in a china cup and saucer, small spoon, a small glass of sparkling water, all on a little tray. It never fails to feel special and a treat. But what is even better is the staff: helpful and friendly. Today Jasper noticed I dropped my spoon, and rushed from behind the counter with a fresh one. Thank you for being so friendly and helpful, Jasper. All those things get noticed and make a difference. Thank you, Dune team! read more

Beans are good (though a bit expensive for what/how much you get), but the main problem with dune is their consistency and efficiency. Not only does it take the longest time to get espresso drinks out of any shop in goleta/sb, they are also one of the least consistent. It is not uncommon that the same drink ordered day to day will differ drastically in espresso quality or syrup amount. read more

Santa Barbara has so many coffee shops it's hard to pick which one to go to. Dunes is for sure one of the best in the area. The vanilla matcha is amazing but the matchas and coffees aren't the only things that are great. Their empanadas are fantastic. I've tried the chicken, the beef, the breakfast one, and the vegan one all are tasty in their own way. My top two is the chicken and the breakfast one. I love how this coffee shop has empanadas usually coffee shops have small pastries/breakfast items I love how this coffee shop is different and unlike the rest. Service is great and it's also an amazing spot to study at. read more

On a day trip up the coast and found this great coffee shop in Goleta. Its right off the highway so it's perfect for a quick pitstop if you don't want the Santa Barbra traffic ;) They are also a roaster and have several Dune coffee shops in the Santa Barbra area. The shop was fairly busy but the baristas were hustling and the line went quick. We had a Pumpkin Spice Latte & Double Espresso and both were very good. Especially the latte which was creamy & spicy. Since they are located near university most of the workers & customers were students and there are spaces for studying including outside on the front patio. Perfect for enjoying the weather on a nice day :) They are located on the corner of a shopping center so there is plenty of clean, safe parking. It's a great hybrid of a local coffee shop hangout and highway pitstop. read more

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Everyone who works here is incredibly slow, I have never seen an employee at this dune move with any sense of urgency but that coffee is fire. read more

Came in a couple of days ago and there was a blonde guy with curly hair and a mustache that was working the register. He was extremely rude and not welcoming at all. I work in customer service 6 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday and I totally understand more than anyone how it is to have a bad day. I don't typically write reviews, but the overall interaction with him alone even after I gave a decent tip was an experience that made me not want to come back. I would rather take the 20 minute drive to downtown and go to the dune there if need be. read more

I've gone to Dune's multiple times and it never disappoints. I've gotten a chance to try their chai latte, vanilla latte, and mocha, which are all pretty good choices. I also really like their ham and cheese croissant!! The service is nice and quick too. Such a cute study spot with free wifi for any students looking for a new study atmosphere to expose urself to! read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Mocha (closest to the photo) with a vanilla latte (furthest) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

Coffee was so smooth! Perfection. The biscuit was light and flakey and jam was fruity but not too sweet. read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Lattes and a biscuit with what tastes like homemade jam. All great!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

drinks are solid, staff seems to be increasingly unwelcoming, $9 for this piece of toast with avocado and quartered cherry tomato is WILD. Not a lot of outlets for studying. would come back for a quick coffee though. read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

I got their matcha latte with oat milk, sweetened with honey. I couldn't taste the honey at all, and at the same time, there was not much of a matcha taste either. The cup wasn't even full when I got it. It was pretty overpriced for what it was in my opinion. I've definitely had better matcha lattes in Goleta/Santa Barbara area. The interior was spacious and pretty. There is free wifi, but I didn't see any outlets around the tables. read more

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Hmm...There are some things I like about Dune, and other things I dislike: Likes: - Tasty coffee+espresso with a good balance. I'm a huge fan of their Shakerato. - I appreciate that they a "Fancy Drink" option on the menu which rotates. - They have an outdoor patio in front of Ca' Dario which is dog-friendly. Dislikes: - Staff isn't particularly friendly or appears they want to be there (and this is after multiple visits). I originally resisted from writing this review because one of the past managers was extremely rude--thankfully she is now gone. - Their pastry selection is good, but pricey ($5 for a muffin or peanut butter+jam toast?). - They have recently removed a lot of seating inside which is tough at this busy location close to UCSB. Not to mention a limited amount of electric plugs. All together, it's an average A-OK 3 star rating from me. read more

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Popped into this location recently to grab freshly roasted beans to make espresso at home. Dune always has great options and their beans create delicious coffee at home! Parking is super easy at this location and they have space to hangout inside and enjoy coffee or get work done. Indoor and outdoor seating options available. We went on a Saturday afternoon and didn't have to deal with a line. Staff were super prompt to help us. Great location! read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Espresso beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

I had an amazing almond milk cappuccino at Dune! It was literally perfection in a cup. All of the staff were super friendly. It's very clean and had a huge outdoor patio. They're in a great location - easy stop right off the freeway and lots of shopping around. read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Almond milk cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California

Dune is pretty good. It's a smaller place but it has a decent amount of seating. The coffee doesn't necessarily stand out to me, but that being said it is consistent. In terms of studying, this place has wifi but no outlets, they also close fairly early. The food on display had some flies and gnats, which was a bit off putting, and it was okay taste wise. Overall, not bad, just doesn't stand out to me. read more

Honestly, best coffee I've ever had!! Got a cappuccino with almond milk. Very welcoming and chill atmosphere too!

Chai tea latte and vegan breakfast burrito!! The tortilla of the burrito had a nice crunch to it and tasted super fresh! The latte was creamy and comforting. read more

Dune Coffee Roasters - Burrito and tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Goleta, California