Full City
House Blend
Central and South American coffees for a rich, easy morning cup. Breakfast friendly, Full City clarity.
From $20.50
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Light Roast Coffee, Roasted in Santa Barbara Since 1989
Full City roast on Motor Way for brighter cups, fruit notes, and origin clarity. Specialty-grade, small-batch. 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, Full City out. Same building as the cafe. Fresh is the whole point.
Full City Clarity
Specialty-grade taken to light roast on purpose. Brightness and sweetness, not undercooked green.
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Marquee blends and origins from the Light Roast Coffee collection. Same bag art you know. Pick a house favorite or start with the sample pack.
Full City
Kona Blend
Medium body with nice acidity and subtle wine-like tones. Bright enough to wake the room without going dark.
From $22.00
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Full City
Espresso Milano Blend
Six varieties roasted Full City for a rich, smooth, sweet shot. Our lighter espresso option.
From $21.50
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Colombia Supremo
Classically rich Colombian Typica. Full body with clean origin clarity at Full City.
From $21.50
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Full City
Costa Rica
Hearty sweetness and exceptional body. A robust, burgundy-like cup with fruit clarity.
From $21.50
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Full City
Guatemala
Medium to full body with chocolate undertones. Smooth origin coffee roasted for clarity.
From $21.50
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Full City
Brazil
Deliciously smooth with medium body and acidity. A popular everyday light roast favorite.
From $21.50
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Full City
Mexico
Well balanced with a delicate body and crisp finish. Clean, bright, and easy to drink.
From $21.50
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Full City
Sumatra
Full body with syrupy chocolate and subdued acidity. Heavy enough to hold through milk.
From $22.00
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Full City
San Miguel Island Blend N.G.
Organic, shade-grown, Fair Trade beans from Indonesia and South America. Naturally Grown Full City.
From $22.50
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Full City
Colombia N.G.
Naturally Grown Colombian Typica. Same classic richness, organic shade-grown path.
From $22.50
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Light & medium sampler
Light & Medium Roast Sample Pack
Four fresh bags spanning light to medium. Taste your way before you commit to a house favorite.
From $23.00
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Pull up at the cafe on Motor Way, or set a subscription so your favorite light roast shows up without the scramble.
How We Roast Light, Medium, and Dark
Light roast is not an afterthought at RoCo. It is Full City craft on the same Motor Way roasters. Read how we roast, why we mix roast levels, and why we still roast dark when the cup calls for it.
Light Roast FAQ
What does light roast mean at RoCo?
At RoCo, our light roast lineup is roasted to Full City on Motor Way. You get brighter acidity, fruit and origin clarity, and a clean finish. Not thin, not underdone. Specialty-grade beans taken just far enough to taste the coffee.
Is RoCo only a dark roast company?
We are proud of French and Double French, and we roast light and medium too. Same small-batch craft since 1989. Same Motor Way building. Different stop on the roast curve for people who want brightness and balance.
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 light roast should I try first?
Start with House Blend for an easy everyday Full City cup, or Kona Blend if you want a touch more acidity and wine-like brightness. Not sure? Grab the Light & Medium Roast Sample Pack and taste four.
How does light roast compare to your dark roast?
Light (Full City) keeps more origin character and brightness. Dark (French and Double French) leans into body, sweetness, and roast depth. We mix roast levels in some blends on purpose. Read We Mix Roast Levels if you want the full story.
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.
Ready for a Brighter Cup?
Full City light roast, roasted in Santa Barbara. Let the coffee do the talking.
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