Santa Barbara Roasting Company

Santa Barbara Roasting Company

321 Motor Way, Carpinteria, CA

★★★★★4.4(950 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This roastery in Carpinteria fills the air with the smell of their in-house roasted beans, creating an irresistibly rustic and vintage atmosphere that's perfect for lingering over coffee or settling in with your laptop. With 20+ rotating single-origin options alongside their espresso and pour-over program, there's real depth here for coffee enthusiasts, though the pastry program seems hit-or-miss. The sunny California location, generous refill policy, and calm, inviting vibe make it an ideal spot for both quick visits and extended hangs—just come for the coffee, not the food.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.

MeetingsPour overPastriesCraft espressoCold brewSlow sitLaptop friendlyTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Anagha Patil
★★★★★3 months ago

Coffee lovers must try! The coffee smell all around this cafe is amazing! The vibe is rusty and vintage. You get free refills too!

John Larson
★★★★★5 months ago

$8.50 for a breakfast bagel that was overcooked in the microwave. The bagel cooled to a rock hard block. Coffee in a mug is on my good for refills for one hour, seriously.... you ate a coffee shop. You are not a small business, and have been open for 25 years. Surely free…

Kymble Johnson
★★★★★7 months ago

This place rocks - they have 20+ coffees you can choose from, and they roast their beans in-house! It makes for an amazing smell and ambiance if you get to hangout while you drink your coffee. I really liked their Papua New Guinea roast. The best part about this place, is you…

Camila Lovera
★★★★★9 months ago

We went to have breakfast every day of our vacation here. The atmosphere is beautiful, especially if the day is sunny, the decoration of the place and the drinks is a dream. The super complete and nutritious meal for a complete breakfast.

Dan Knutilla
★★★★★a year ago

The coffee was outstanding—rich and full of flavor. I also really enjoyed the strawberry banana fruit smoothie; it was refreshing and perfectly blended. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, with soft music playing in the background, making it a great place to unwind

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