10 cafe places in Santa Barbara we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Santa Barbara | Cafe across every city.
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.
Handlebar Coffee Roasters ★ 4.0
Downtown Santa Barbara · 128 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Founded by former professional cyclists in 2011. Small-batch roasts from Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya. Two cafes, precise single-origin brews.
Dart Coffee Co ★ 4.0
Funk Zone · 121 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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
Downtown Santa Barbara · 1101 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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
Funk Zone · 321 Motor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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 · 121 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Funk Zone roastery sourcing organic fair-trade beans from small-lot indigenous farmers. A share of every sale supports the Yanonali Street Artist Fund.
Santa Barbara Roasting Company ★ 3.6
Funk Zone · 321 Motor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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.
Handlebar Coffee Roasters ★ 4.0
Downtown Santa Barbara · 128 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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 · 121 East Yanonali Street, 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.
Dune Coffee Roasters ★ 3.8
Downtown Santa Barbara · 1101 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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
Funk Zone · 321 Motor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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.