Dune Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Goleta

I am not a person to leave a review but here it goes. I like to support coffee shops in the area that I am visiting. Dune coffee came up. I looked over their reviews and pictures looked great. My husband and I walked over. The person that took our order we couldn't hear him. He was not helpful or friendly. We placed our order for one regular coffee, macchiato with two ham and cheese and one cinnamon roll. Coffee was not hot just like warm. The Coffee had a weird after taste. The macchiato was more like an espresso shot with a cute design on top. Ham and cheese croissants were cold. The person taking the order didn't even ask if we wanted them warmed up. He forgot to give them to us. I had to go ask for them. The staff making coffee were also not friendly or helpful in any way. Their was no "welcoming environment " of any kind.The only thing I liked about that place is the cinnamon croissant that was good. We ended up at the Slodoco donuts. This place was friendly and a much...

This place saved my life no joke!! Best spot for waking up in the morning after IV ;) and needing a break after the chaos of the previous night. A bright aroma of coffee awakened our senses the moment we stepped foot into this beautiful coffee paradise. The interior is absolutely gorgeous - the geometric lamps hanging from the counter and the plant wall truly add to the minimalist but homey vibe of the place. And don't even get me started on the music - it will have you Shazaming songs left and right. We were immediately greeted by very patient and personable staff, who went out of their way to make us feel at home. We were offered plates and extra knives and the coffee is straight bussin. Clean facilities are available for all of your early morning needs if you catch my drift... We feel like we can leave SB as new and rejuvenated people, not the mess we were just a...

They focus on light/medium (medium rare, as the barista proudly told me) roasts to maximize the native flavor of their beans vs the roasting flavor profile, which I prefer. This technique can backfire (overly sour coffee, etc) but the espresso shot I had ordered had a wonderfully apple fruit flavor.

The baristas also had a keen enthusiasm to made my family and I feel welcome.

I would have preferred the typically requisite glass of seltzer water that these types of coffee shops serve alongside straight espresso—hence the four instead of five stars. For the prices they charge ($6-$7 for pour overs!), they will have to keep to this tier of traditions.

Regardless, visit this solid coffee spot if you need a fix and don't want...