Handlebar Coffee Roasters ★ 4.0
Founded by former professional cyclists in 2011. Small-batch roasts from Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya. Two cafes, precise single-origin brews.
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Santa Barbara has roasted its own since 1989, when Santa Barbara Roasting Company, RoCo to locals, started turning 50-pound batches in the Funk Zone. Dune has anchored the specialty scene from State Street since 2009, Handlebar was founded by two former professional cyclists in 2011, and Dart roasts organic fair-trade beans from small-lot indigenous farmers with a share of every sale given back.
Dart Coffee Co ★ 4.0
Funk Zone roastery with organic fair-trade beans from small-lot indigenous farmers. A portion of every sale goes to the Yanonali Street Artist Fund.
Dune Coffee Roasters ★ 3.8
Santa Barbara specialty coffee anchor since 2009. State Street flagship serves espresso, pour-overs, and seasonal single-origins in a bright downtown space.
Santa Barbara Roasting Company ★ 3.7
Santa Barbara's original roaster since 1989, nicknamed RoCo. Over 70 bean varieties roasted on-site. Espresso and cold brew near the Funk Zone.
Dart Coffee Co ★ 4.0
Funk Zone roastery sourcing organic fair-trade beans from small-lot indigenous farmers. A share of every sale supports the Yanonali Street Artist Fund.
TipOrder whatever the roaster opened that morning. The single-origin pour-overs change with each roast batch and the staff can explain the farmer behind it.
Santa Barbara Roasting Company ★ 3.6
Santa Barbara's first roaster since 1989, nicknamed RoCo. Over 70 varieties roasted on-site in 50-pound batches. Espresso, cold brew, a dozen beans to buy.
OrderEspresso drinks, cold brew, light cafe fare
Handlebar Coffee Roasters ★ 4.0
Founded by professional cyclists in 2011. Small-lot beans from Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya. Two cafes, subscription service, ethical sourcing.
Dart Coffee Co ★ 4.0
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.
Dune Coffee Roasters ★ 3.8
Santa Barbara specialty roaster since 2009. State Street flagship serves espresso, pour-overs, seasonal single-origins from 07:00. Multiple city locations.
Santa Barbara Roasting Company ★ 3.7
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.
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