Dune Coffee Roasters

Alma Joo a month ago

Legendary spot for specialty coffee. I ordered an iced skim latte and was genuinely shocked by the aroma, it had an incredibly rich brown sugar scent. At first, I thought they had accidentally added sweetener, but it was purely the coffee itself. It was one of the most aromatic and memorable coffees I’ve ever had. I’ve never experienced anything like it before. I only wish I were a local in Santa Barbara so I could come here regularly. I still miss that coffee!

rated by maryam • food critic 2 months ago

Dune is one of those places where the coffee is always a no-brainer. I order their beans for our house too, and they brew beautifully at home, so it was such a treat to enjoy the full experience in person. Their almond croissant truly nailed it. Buttery, flaky, and filled with the perfect amount of almonds, with the almond paste oozing out just enough to feel indulgent without being too heavy. It was exactly what you want an almond croissant to be. We had their Ethiopia as a flat white, and while it leaned more medium than light, it was beautifully balanced. They use Straus organic barista milk, which makes such a difference, and the baristas clearly know what they’re doing. The texture, temperature, and overall execution were all spot on. The service was warm and authentic, and the space has such an easy, welcoming vibe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Dune makes specialty coffee feel approachable, thoughtful, and consistently excellent.

Prutha Khandeparkar 5 months ago

This location on State Street makes for a great coffee stop - especially if you’re visiting the Saturday farmers market (or even otherwise). We got the cappuccino, and it really hit the spot. It’s a 6oz cup of pure goodness - rich, balanced, and well made. They have a decent amount of seating inside, but it was quite busy when we visited, likely because of the farmers market. They also have a few outdoor tables, which we only noticed on our way out... definitely worth checking those out if you want a quieter spot.

prezelonline 8 months ago

Overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) Environment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful space with seating available. Coffee ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ • Iced Tres Leches ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Tasted like a fairly standard latte. They also have a wide selection of coffee beans for purchase, which is a nice plus if you’re into trying different roasts. Will I come back? Yes—for the space and the beans, more than the drinks.

Mitchell Neller 10 months ago

We went to Dune Coffee Roasters on State Street during a weekend getaway with two other couples, and this place absolutely hit the mark. The day before, we stopped at Handlebar for matcha, but it was honestly really watered down and just not great. So the next day we gave Dune Coffee a try, and wow, this was exactly what we were anticipating in terms of flavor and quality. The ceremonial grade strawberry matcha was phenomenal. Hands down one of the best matchas we have ever had. They actually use real strawberries that are crushed into it, and it even had this strawberry dust sprinkled on top. The flavor was so smooth, not too bitter, not too sweet, just perfect. My wife and I are total matcha connoisseurs down in Orange County, and we were blown away by this one. The drinks were gone within seconds. Our friends that were with us own a coffee shop, and even they were super impressed with the espresso and how fresh and flavorful the beans were. You can tell this is a true coffee place where they care about the craft and the quality. We also grabbed a croissant and a chocolate croissant, both really flaky and delicious. Not sure if they were made in-house, but they tasted like they w