They mastered something truly impressive: losing customers before they even become customers. We stood behind exactly ONE person for 10 minutes while the employee behind the counter achieved a level of tunnel vision that I can only describe as a gift. No nod, no "one sec," no fleeting moment of eye contact. Nothing to suggest they were aware that two humans with wallets had entered the building. So we left. Without coffee. Without spending a single dollar. Which, in a town where people will happily pay $8 for an oat milk latte and say thank you, is a pretty remarkable failure. I genuinely cannot review the coffee because I never got any. What I can tell you is that the vibe is very much "we exist, find us if you dare." On this particular day, I didn't dare long enough. Maybe the market is great. Maybe the coffee is transcendent. I'll never know, and honestly, neither will my credit card. read more

Small coffee shop with very limited seating. Cold brew was not bad, ube matcha did not taste that good after being mixed. Service was friendly though. read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Ube matcha with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Cute, convenient cafe on State Street! I got the matcha latte which was good, and my husband got an iced coffee and egg bacon cheese croissant. The croissant was super small and still pricey though, and service was on the slower side as croissant took a while to get. read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The vibe alone is worth a visit! It's small but so charming and right along state street. The service was fast and friendly. I tried the other popular coffee shops in town and this one surpassed it in quality by a lot. The syrups seem to be homemade, and the espresso is so smooth. It is strong so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to caffeine. Overall, this is my go to spot for a vanilla latte when I'm in the area read more

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Incredible coffee spot downtown. I got an orange cardamom latte which was one of the better coffee items I've had in a long time. Definitely were blown away by Dawn Cafe! read more

Love this small little coffee shop that's connected with The Drift Hotel. They have a few seats outside and I'd imagine they would open the Dusk Bar for seating if the place gets too packed. The service was friendly and efficient for only being one person for a Saturday morning around 8am. The drinks are good with speciality drinks not common to other coffee shops. I loved my Salted Pistachio Latte. It was smooth with just the right amount of sweetness. Cardamom Orange w/ Oatmilk: 4/5 Salted Pistachio Latte w/ Oatmilk: 4.5/5 read more

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This is such a cute little coffee shop! My matcha was delish and my friend got the ice vanilla latte and that was also delish. The barista was so kind as well. I wanted a bacon cheese croissant but they ran out so they gave me an avocado toast instead, so I would suggest going early if you want pastries! It has a cute indoor and outdoor seating area read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Orange cardamom latte with oat milk was delicious. Loved the ricotta toast. Just be aware that the prepared food does take a little bit. Service is excellent and there's a good amount of space to sit and eat either inside or outside. A definite would visit again. read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Ricotta toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Not worth the money, I ordered a cappuccino, but the foam was badly done and the milk-to-espresso ratio was completely off. It tasted more like a latte with extra milk than a proper cappuccino. Honestly one of the worst cappuccinos I've had recently. read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Not worth the money, and worst cappuccino I've had in a while. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Cute coffee shop in downtown SB but also as part of the Drift hotel. It seemed busy all the time, and if you come later, most of their pastries are sold out. I got their matcha latte (hot) with oat milk and it was good! Nothing too special, but did the job. The aesthetic of the cafe is really cute. They also sold pastries but most were sold out by the time I got there. Overall, it's a cute place to check out if you are in downtown SB! Staff was also really friendly and the drink came fast after ordering. I was probably in and out within 15 minutes. read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Hot Matcha latte with Oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Unique caffeinated offerings and upscale, cozy decor. Good location to relax while walking around visiting the numerous shops nearby, especially on a rare rainy day. The air inside was a bit heavily perfumed, but the front of the cafe is mostly open to the outside air. We were thankful Dawn was open on Christmas Day. The barista was very professional and polite. There is nearby public parking within quick walking distance, behind the hotel. read more

Such a cute coffee place on State Street in Santa Barbara. Much more fun than going to a "chain". I asked for my vanilla latte extra sweet and it was just perfect. read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Limited selections for breakfast. Yogurt Parfait was well made - not too sweet. Service was fast, friendly and efficient ! read more

Never noticed this cafe bar before! Was really cute and welcoming! Olivia was sweet and helped me decide what coffee I wanted since I was super indecisive today (love her patience lol). Great service, love the ambiance inside and out, love the outdoor patio. Great tasting coffee as well! Olivia got tha coffee to milk to sweetener ratios DOWN read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Cute little cafe. I will definitely come back to try their coffee and sweet pastries. I had one of their savory pastries pictured : Portabello white truffle bachamel Gruyère warmed up. It was flaky and flavorful , but a bit dry for my taste even when warmed up. Maybe it could have been warmed a bit longer. They were pretty busy and I felt I'd be a bother to ask for longer! Service was okay - not especially warm or friendly but maybe just a busy day for them. I came on a Sunday morning. They had a self serve water station and pretty limited seating near the coffee bar. More is offered in the restaurant/ cafe area. Signs are posted not to block traffic from the coffee bar to the cafe - maybe they need to expand. Overall, would come back but maybe they could tweak some things for a better ambiance near the coffee bar. I did sit here for some time to finish my pastry. Very clean with clean restrooms. read more

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Dawn Cafe is such a cute addition to State Street! The baristas were friendly and funny and the cafe was cozy and bright! Ordered an iced vanilla latte with a toasted croissant and it was just what I needed as my afternoon pick-me-up! The perfect place to get a drink and enjoy the nice weather and walk on State St! Not much seating but still nice ambiance inside. I also love that the cafe is called Dawn and the accompanying bar is called Dusk, so fun and clever! Can't wait to stop by on my next State St walk! read more

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I stopped Dawn as I was exploring downtown. I happened by Dawn Cafe ± Market realizing that Dawn was having a Elite Yelp Event! I stopped in to get a Coffee drink and a bites. I decided on Alex's special Latte and a Ham and cheese pastry. Alex and Michelle were doing a great job of taking care of my needs as well as the other customers! The setting is quite pleasant. The space serves as the entrance to the drift hotel along with dusk the hotel bar. A very unique setup. I spoke with the hotel manager. The entire operation is online and keyless. And they are quite busy. I had a Great experience and it was Fun! Ronnie S read more

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Great spot for coffee the barista isabelle was super nice and friendly I'm so impressed! read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Dawn Café is such a cute and unique spot in Santa Barbara! I love the concept of having a café on one side and a bar on the other--it makes for such a fun and versatile atmosphere. Even though it's located below a hotel, you'd never know; it completely holds its own as a fantastic café. The pastries looked incredible, and the Matcha tins was super tempting (though I didn't buy a tin of Matcha this time). I got an unsweetened Matcha latte with oat milk, and it was so smooth--definitely a quality cup. There's a $1 upcharge for oat milk, but that's pretty standard. Service was great, and the interior was just as impressive as the drinks. Definitely a must-visit spot for coffee and Matcha lovers! read more

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Dawn is a coffee shop attached to the Drift Hotel. We primarily got the black coffee from here as it was complementary with our hotel stay. We also tried a couple of other offerings such as an iced coffee and pastry. Overall, the black coffee was solid but the pastry was lack luster. The lattes were good but not great. Service was usually friendly and reasonably quick. read more

Excellent coffee. Located on state street, looks to be an evening place as well with a full bar. Recommend the latte's. They did not have chai though which was disappointing and suprising. read more

Cute little cafe in dt sb. Workers were friendly and my drink came out quickly. Lots of space to sit, numerous outlets, and clean restrooms. I'm a bit picky with matcha and thought the hot matcha latte I had here was quite good. Located near a ton of other little shops and right next to a public parking lot. read more

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Delicious coffee that left me feeling caffeinated but not jittery. They also have amazing bakery items from a local spot! Love their decor and the coffee mugs. Service was great. Would come back here again. read more

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Inside of Drift Hotel Santa Barbara, this coffee shop doubles as a bar in the evenings. Same space, different vibe. Really cool. But what's even better is the quality of the locally sourced coffee and the knowledgeable baristas. Espresso Tonic: perfectly balanced espresso poured over house made tonic syrup featuring lemongrass, lavender, orange and cinchona bark. I have never before had an espresso tonic -- but apparently it's a thing! If you're in the mood for something cold but need an elevation from iced coffee -- this is the drink for you. Fade to Green: matcha, water and house-made vanilla syrup shaken up well and poured into an old-fashioned champagne glass. YUM! Orange cardamom oat milk cappuccino: Just bringing this drink up to your nose before the first sip is enough to take in the intoxicating flavors of orange (reminds me of a well-made marmalade) and cardamom which work unexpectedly well together. Sprofashioned: riffing on an old fashioned, this has espresso, pineapple maple syrup and peppercorn bitters...not my favorite, but still a really well balanced well-made coffee drink. That orange cardamom oat milk cappuccino stole my heart. It threw me back to my life in India for another unexpected memory of my childhood. (read my review for Dusk to read about the other!) read more

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Came here around 10am on a Sunday morning. Fairly empty so all seating was open. Vibe is cozy with lots of neutral colors. I ordered a mocha which was so delicious my husband who claims he doesn't drink coffee drank half of it. It's located on state street in the drift hotel. Friendly staff! Would definitely come back again. read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

What a delightful little find! We strolled down state street in search of some coffee and breakfast and happened upon this wonderful space. The coffee was incredible and they had delicious croissants. And the folks making the coffee were super friendly and knowledgeable! What we got (over course of 2 days) Espresso tonic, espresso, cortado, matcha latte, pour over, cookie drink with espresso Ham and cheese croissant, chocolate croissant There is seating or you can take the food and drinks to go. It was our fav find in SB! read more

Such a cute lil cafe that serves coffee and pastries! Next door "Dusk" sells alcohol later in the day. Such a cool concept! The baristas were super friendly! read more

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One of the best matcha lattes I have ever had ever. I'm from the bay so I would know!! And I've never had a matcha latte in SB that made me go: wow, that was really good EXCEPT for this one. The downside? SUPER pricy. $7.25??? Insane still getting 5 stars bc of the matcha taste, but beware of that $$$$$ read more

Solid 4 stars for this place! It is tucked away on State Street in the sense that I've walked by this place so many times and never have noticed it. My mistake and one that won't be made again. The inside is quaint with cute decor and limited seating. The two staff were friendly when i went and worked at a moderate pace. My vanilla oat latte was good. Nothing above and beyond that blew my mind but delicious. read more

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Stopped by on a Friday morning. Fairly crowded but we got a place in the cute seating area! The inside of dawn itself is pretty small, but dusk is also opened up and available for seating. I saw some people working on the high chair tables. The decor is excellent! I honestly spent most of my time admiring the interior decorations and setup of the place, from the green and orange pops of color to the coffee books on the shelves. Customer service was very friendly and outgoing. I asked several questions about items on the menu and received a full explanation of each one! I ordered the heat check cappuccino, which contained chili. I honestly would have enjoyed it better without the chili, but I will stay on the safer side ordering next time and the drink itself was very good- just not quite my thing. However, the ham and cheese croissant was delicious. I loved the seeds on top, which added an additional crunch to the already crunchy layers of the croissant! Overall I would come back for a nice coffee pitstop while in downtown! The customer service and ambiance of Dawn is amazing! read more

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the first time I came I order a iced macchiato with mocha added to it and it was perfect but when I came back the next day my experience wasn't great. I ordered the exact same thing and received a half empty cup of milk and espresso and absolutely no mocha. I asked for them to fix it and only got a bit more mocha but still the tase was off. read more

waited 15 minutes for someone to take my order when there was only two people in front of me in line. Paid 8 1/2 dollars for an iced latte with vanilla and got a cup of iced milk. Absolutely no flavor of vanilla or coffee. Their process looked rushed and careless yet still took another 15 minutes for my two drinks. as someone who's worked in specialty coffee for five years I don't understand how this place has such high reviews when they are serving low quality drinks like this. read more

Beautiful ambiance in a great part of town. The croissant was delicious while their drip coffee was okay as was their latte. Would def go again! read more

Went back again. Drip coffee tasted like it had been sitting for a bit (but I could be wrong). To be fair, I got it later in the day, well past the AM coffee rush, so it's understandable how that could happen. But they can make good stuff, so my advice isn't to stay away, it's to get an Americano if ordering in the afternoon -- as they're made to order. That advice really pertains to any coffee shop (that is, unless you're super familiar with it and know it consistently puts out fresh drip coffee even later in the day). Docking one star but still solid place. read more

Dawn cafe is AMAZING! The coffees, teas, and pastry items are great. It's nice when you don't get charged for a oat milk. The crew is super nice and helpful. They can answer any of your questions. They make great designs. They don't cover it with a lid so you can see the design. It's nice to have an open space where you can see everything that is going on. Parking is easy because you can park in one of the city parking lots. State street is closed so once you get your coffee, you can casually walk on the street or sit down in one of the chairs. This building is a coffee shop in the morning, cocktails in the evening at Dusk, and a hotel. read more

So good! Got a coffee cherry cola drink and it wasn't overly sweet, still caffeinated and just really delicious! Friendly quick service and such a pretty place in general. Downtown Santa Barbara scenery with stylish intimate indoor seating or small outdoor option. read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Coffee cherry soda drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Coffee and all the pastries that were left (maybe there wasn't much because they were all fantastic). Amazing. Dog friendly and my toddler even loved it. read more

awesome little cafe on state street. they have coffee and teas but also bagels and croissants. the coffee was amazing, I live in goleta and wokld drive the state street to get this coffee. the man working the counter was very kind and polite and was friendly to everyone. I love the modern decor and the trendy ambience of the cafe. next to it is dusk which is their wine/liquor bar. creative names and a cute place read more

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whoever made the review that said they're from the bay and the matcha from here was the best they ever had is either a matcha virgin or a pathological liar cus it sucked. pretty watered down matcha read more

... delicious tea with a spectacular ham and cheese croissant under a warm blue sky Santa Barbara day... read more

Dawn Cafe + Market - Ham and cheese croissant... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California