Dean: a coffee shop

Great spot with plenty of seating indoors! We recently visited while staying at the Residence Inn (also on Hollister Ave) and were thankful for their proximity to the hotel. Great vibe and the staff was friendly. Dirty Chai with Oat Milk was more on the strong side (not like what you'd get at Starbucks so don't expect that). The Avocado Toast was tasty as well. Two slices come loaded with greens, pepitas, and tomatoes so definitely filling for a breakfast or early lunch.

As other's have said, yes it's a little hard to find, but not so difficult that it's inaccessible. If anything, that makes it more of a treasure.

Overall satisfied with this shop and would visit again!

I love DEAN. I will ride my bike several miles for their iced Chai. This is probably the best coffee shop in Goleta in terms of a laid-back place with unpretentious vibes where I can get my work done (no outdoor music, which is a plus). One request: Please add a few outdoor outlets for charging.

The service was very kind and patient.
Pastries are unbeatable and coffee was a very unique tasting dark roast.
Environment is calming and clientele are very friendly as well.
Highly recommend stopping here for a quick bite or (WFC) working from cafe lol.

Nice coffee shop for college students. Have a wide variety of food and coffee. The staff is polite and professional. The prices are a little cheaper than Starbucks. The best part is the ambience and plenty of seating. Is not far from Amtrak train station.

My gf loves the matcha here. A few Ev chargers here aswell.

Visiting from Santa Monica. This coffee shop is great! Drip coffee has a nice nutty, unique flavor. Nice and clean. Great coffee. Amazing service. You can tell a lot of work and effort goes into this place. Spacious seating indoor and out. 10/10.

I noticed that Dean was open while I was driving down Hollister today so I stopped in to try it out. Everything was superb - the coffee (try Lori’s iced Vietnamese coffee, super rich but so delicious!), the service, and the ambiance. Perfect location if you work nearby, are out running errands in Goleta, or are just looking for a great local coffee shop to support away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. I will definitely be back many times!

At first I was going to give this place 4 stars, but since they recently improved their wifi I’m going to give it 5. The drinks and food are a little pricey, but as a study spot I don’t think there’s a better place in Santa Barbara/Goleta. Their drinks are delicious and their food looks good as well. There’s plenty of space and it has good vibes.

Great coffee and fresh vibe. Very minimalist decor, spacious patio, nice place to meet up with friends. Location is sort of random as there's not much to walk to around there, but it's near Old Town.

Chocolate from the start, berry at the finish, with a creamy mouthful throughout, and perfect balance. Dean: a coffee shop, delivers an excellent espresso.