Santa Barbara Roasting Company is a coffee roaster in Funk Zone, Santa Barbara.
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.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 321 Motor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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
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
