The roasters writing the coffee scene in Santa Barbara: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Santa Barbara. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Founded by professional cyclists in 2011. Small-lot beans from Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya. Two cafes, subscription service, ethical sourcing.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Filter, Whole bean retail
Funk Zone roastery by Dr. David Dart. Organic fair-trade beans from small-lot indigenous farmers. A share of every sale funds the Yanonali Street Artist Fund.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Santa Barbara specialty roaster since 2009. State Street flagship serves espresso, pour-overs, seasonal single-origins from 07:00. Multiple city locations.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew, Whole bean retail
Santa Barbara's first roaster since 1989, nicknamed RoCo. Over 70 bean varieties on-site in 50-pound batches. Espresso and cold brew near the Funk Zone.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Sumatra
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew, Whole bean retail