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Rock Creek Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Rock Creek Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsRock Creek Coffee RoastersMontana coffee roastersCosta RicaIndonesiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Rock Creek Coffee Roasters is a Billings-based coffee company that has been roasting small-batch coffee since 2004. They focus on quality, freshness, and sustainability, offering a variety of single-origin beans and signature blends. The brand is deeply integrated into the local Billings community and emphasizes the importance of proper brewing techniques.

Ownership
The company is independent and family-owned, founded by Joel and Peggy Gargaro.
Founded
2004
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Being a long-standing staple in Billings, Montana, known for roasting coffee in small batches in-house and providing detailed grind options for various brewing methods.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources single-origin coffees and blends, partnering with importers to ensure ethical labor standards and sustainability. While they emphasize relationships with farms and cooperatives, they generally market their coffees by country and region rather than consistently naming specific farms or producers on their product pages.
Notable coffees
  • — Sumatra Mandheling Dark Roast
  • — House Blend Medium Roast
  • — Mike's French Roast Dark Roast
  • — Costa Rica Santa Elena
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Rock Creek Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-03-25 · Roast Local
Montana's Coffee Scene: 57 Roasters Across Big Sky Country

Rock Creek Coffee Roasters is highlighted as a key anchor in the Montana specialty coffee scene. The article notes the brand's focus on medium to medium-dark roasts as part of a broader overview of the state's independent roasting landscape.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand emphasizes strong relationships with farms and producers, I could not verify specific farm names for the majority of their current rotating single-origin offerings.

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