French & Double French
State Street Blend
Our signature blend. Bold African, Indonesian, and Central American beans. Not for the faint of heart.
From $22.50
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Dark Roast Coffee, Roasted in Santa Barbara Since 1989
Specialty-grade beans taken to French and Double French on Motor Way. Bold, sweet, and proud of it. Locals call us RoCo.
Since 1989
Santa Barbara's original on-site small-batch roaster. Heritage, not a trend cycle.
Roasted on Motor Way
Green coffee in, dark roast out. Same building as the cafe. Fresh is the whole point.
French & Double French
Specialty-grade taken dark on purpose. Body and sweetness, not burnt commodity coffee.
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Marquee blends from the Dark Roast Coffee collection. Same bag art you know. Pick a house favorite or start with the sample pack.
French
French Riviera Blend
Our quintessential French roast. Slow roasted, air cooled, blended for a deep classic cup.
From $22.50
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Viennese & French
Espresso Blend
A cosmopolitan espresso blend with rich complexity and body. Built for shot pullers and milk drinks.
From $22.00
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French
Dark Tropics Blend
Rich, velvety French roast. Think toasted marshmallows and dessert coffee nights.
From $22.50
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French
Rincon Red Blend
Heavy-bodied French roast with wood, earth, and wine-like notes. Named for the local reef break.
From $22.50
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Full City & French
Paradise Blend
Full-bodied cup with a lightly smoky edge. Exotic varietals, roasted the RoCo way.
From $21.50
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Full City, Viennese & French
Montecito Blend
American and Indonesian beans roasted to three degrees. A coffee lover's dream.
From $22.00
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Viennese & French
Verona Blend
Smooth yet intense, full-bodied finish. Rich aroma that pulls you into the cup.
From $22.00
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Full City & French
Santa Barbara Blend
Five Central and South American coffees, roasted to different darknesses, blended smooth.
From $21.50
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French
Santa Rosa Island Blend N.G.
Naturally grown French roast. Organic, shade-grown, Fair Trade beans, bold and clean.
From $23.50
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Full City, Viennese & French
Santa Cruz Island Blend N.G.
Our Naturally Grown island blend. Organic shade-grown beans across three roast levels.
From $23.00
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Dark roast sampler
Dark Roast Sample Pack
Four bold darks in one pack. Wake ya up, wake ya up, wake ya up. Ground for auto drip.
From $23.00
Shop Dark RoastDrink It Here, Or Subscribe Fresh
Pull up at the cafe on Motor Way, or set a subscription so your favorite dark shows up without the scramble.
Why We Still Roast Dark
Dark roast is not a mistake we forgot to fix. It is how we make coffee that wakes the room. Read how we roast, why we mix roast levels, and what French really means at RoCo.
Dark Roast FAQ
What makes RoCo dark roast different from grocery-store dark roast?
We start with specialty-grade green coffee and roast it on-site in Santa Barbara to French and Double French. Dark does not mean burnt. You get body, sweetness, and a clean finish instead of ashtray bitterness.
How dark is French vs Double French at RoCo?
French is our classic dark: oily sheen, deep chocolate and roast notes, still balanced. Double French goes further for people who want maximum intensity. State Street leans into both.
Do you roast on-site in Santa Barbara?
Yes. We have been roasting small batches at 321 Motor Way since 1989. Locals call us RoCo. You can smell the roast from the parking lot on a good day.
Which dark roast should I try first?
Start with State Street Blend if you want the house signature, or French Riviera for a straight classic French. Not sure? Grab the Dark Roast Sample Pack and taste four.
Is dark roast good for espresso and cold brew?
Yes. Our Espresso Blend is built for shots and milk drinks. Cold Brew Blend and several Frenchs shine iced or overnight. Dark roast holds flavor when you dial milk or ice.
Can I subscribe or visit the cafe?
Subscribe for automatic bags at https://www.sbcoffee.com/pages/subscription, or pull up a chair at the cafe on Motor Way (https://www.sbcoffee.com/pages/cafe). Fresh roast tastes better in person.
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French and Double French, roasted in Santa Barbara. Let the coffee do the talking.
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