Coffee Brewing Tips, Guides & Stories | Rock Creek Coffee Roasters

If there’s one thing I’ve learned working behind the counter, it’s that everyone has an opinion about coffee - and a lot of those opinions come from myths that have been around longer than most espresso machines.

We've partnered with some amazing locally owned businesses in downtown Billings to bring you a special Downtown Valentine's Day Giveaway. From February 2-12, stop by Rock Creek Coffee Roasters or any of the participating businesses below to enter for a chance to win a Downtown Prize Pack filled with treats, goodies, and gifts—perfect for you or your Valentine!

If you’ve ever wondered why your home brew doesn’t taste quite like the cup you get in our Billings café, the answer might be hiding in plain sight, your grinder.

If you’ve ever opened a fresh bag of coffee and caught that first whiff - rich, earthy, alive - you’ve already met the farms we work with. Their fingerprints are in every bean, from the soil they tend to the shade trees that guard the crops.

Winter in Montana is here. The snow is stacking up, the temperature is dropping, and we all know what that means. It is time to stay inside and get warm. There is no better way to handle a cold Billings winter than with a hot mug in your hand.

There’s something satisfying about a perfect espresso shot, that rich crema, that punch of aroma, that moment when the world finally snaps into focus. But here’s the thing: coffee doesn’t stop at espresso.

If you’re anything like me, there’s something sacred about that first cup of the day, the soft rattle of the grinder, the smell of fresh beans, the quiet before the world stirs. For some folks, that moment happens here at the café, sunlight spilling across the bar. For others, it’s at home, in the early calm of their own kitchen.

Hey coffee lovers of Billings! We've got some exciting news brewing here at Rock Creek Coffee Roasters, your favorite spot for the best coffee in B...

The holidays are the perfect time to treat the coffee lovers in your life to something special. At Rock Creek Coffee Roasters, we’ve put together a collection of unique, useful, and fun gift ideas for anyone who loves a good cup of coffee.

If you’ve ever walked past our Billings roastery early in the morning, you’ve probably smelled it before you saw it. That rich, nutty, slightly smoky aroma that seems to pull you toward the door. That’s us, doing what we love most.

There’s something about that first sip of coffee when you’re surrounded by fresh Montana air. Maybe it’s the smell of pine mixing with steam from your mug. Maybe it’s the quiet hum of the world waking up - the kind of silence that hums in its own way. Out here, coffee doesn’t just taste better; it feels better.

Have you ever wondered what happens to those leftover coffee grounds after you’ve brewed your morning cup of joe? Rather than tossing them in the trash, there are actually many ways you can give these grounds a new life and contribute to a more sustainable future.