I was excited to try this place. We went in on a Saturday morning. There was no one inside, and we walked right up to the cash register. As we waited the employees were moving around, appearing to make orders for the drive thru (one standing looking at their phone). After 20 minutes we were questioning what was going on. Then the people who ordered after us went up to ask about their drinks. They got their drinks and we were left still waiting. We went to ask about ours and were quickly met with rude side eye glances from the workers behind the register. Once we asked for a refund our items magically appeared. No thank you, I'll take my refund and we will not be coming back. If you want to be a drive thru only place then close your inside and focus on drive thru. read more

I truly don't want you to think that I'm a Scrooge on a Christmas Eve. But my experience was outrageous that I have never been in my lifetime of yelping. My friend wanted to meet up for coffee but he didn't want to drive all the way to Chinatown. Okay, let's meet halfway. So, I found Black Rock Coffee Bar, among others like Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. Location was tucked away from Westheimer when I'm coming from south of Beltway. Parking was easy. I walked in and saw the menu board with tiny itty bitty writing on the monitors. There were no handouts or paper menus. Ok no problem. I took a picture with my phone and tried to enlarge it to read. I ordered a medium Blackout Coffee with Oat Milk. It came out pretty fast. Except, it wrong size. Eh? How did the barista heard small? I was contemplating with large but changed to medium. She apologized and I patiently waited. 20 minutes passed, my friend almost finished his large coffee. I got anxious. I went to the counter asking about my order. "Where is it?" Everyone behind the counter was searching. Heck. It would be cold by now. Why does it take 5 people to do one person's job? Just go make me another cup. My order finally came out. That's 33 minutes of wait time. I didn't turn ugly on them by asking for a refund. Because my friends were in my presence. Another problem, cashier asked me if I wanted something to eat at the time of ordering. "Sure, give me some donut holes." She replied, "sorry. We are out of this." Eh? "Then, give me a scone." (Inaudible with her mouthpiece) "sorry we ran out". I was looking at the empty pastry case with tags only... do they even have anything at all? That's insanely crazy. Oh one more problem. They were not in any kind of uniform. One tall guy wore a Black Rock branded graphic shirt. Everyone else was whatever. Fine. Just be whatever then. I'm not coming back. read more

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Super easy to order via app and pick up! Opened super early which was a plus! They offered pastries but we just ordered coffee at the time! Definitely a place I can see myself using to do some remote work! read more

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Wow! I finally decided to give this place a try and I am so glad I did. I ordered via DoorDash because there is no location near me. The cold brew was out of this world. It is seriously the best cold brew I have ever had. I love the alternative milk options and the syrup options. I love the sizes of all the coffee as well. I ordered a medium and I could've sworn it was a large. This may be my new favorite place to get coffee from. I hope they open the location near me soon. read more

Do not come to this location. You would be much better off going to the one down the road on westheimer. Their drive-thru routinely takes forever. Today I sat in line for 40 minutes. read more

I felt like I was inside a coffee shop in a former Eastern Bloc country. Not much to choose from and what they offered was very bland. Basic sustenance to barely keep people alive so they can keep working as cogs in a giant machine. Still better than Starbucks! Although, that's a low bar to pass. read more

This place is great. Their black nitro cold brew tastes great without anything added which speaks for itself. Staff are always friendly and make drinks fast. read more

Sorry no pic. I LOVE their coffee. However, the food options could be better and if you go early in the morning, it's safer to walk in. Sometimes the drive through can take forever if the full staff isn't there. I think they have a lot of potential, but need to address some kinks. read more

Good service and friendly recommend for family and group party , me and my family like it pls come and check out

Great coffee with a drive thru right off the main lanes. They have quite a few sugar free options and milk alternatives to really create whatever type of drink fits your dietary needs. Barista was nice and helpful! read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Sugar free Caramel Truffle with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

The burrito and mocha latte was delicious. Customer service was great. The atmosphere is nice.

Caution, when going through their drive through, it is very hazardous. The curb is small on the inside. And there's a steep drop on the outside. I curbed my car over it now. I'm stuck till I get help and the only answer they had was. This has happened at least 12 other times to people. Otherwise they don't seem to care. I guess it doesn't matter if this is happening and if you could visit it, you can see how easy it is to do read more

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Food .Service.Atmosphere. You get it all at this newly discovered coffee shop right off the Beltway feeder and Westheimer. Plenty of parking and no other business next door. Small selection of muffins to compliment their coffee choices. read more

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3 times in a row. I ordered exlg ice coffee with mocha flavor and sweet cream. The person on speaker proceeds to ask if I want that as a latte. Huh? I said ice coffee. What flavor? I already told you mocha with sweet cream. What size? What???? Address: 8552 highway 6. They talk over me when I speak. They cut me off. Terrible service. Coffee is good but overpriced. read more

I needed to find a place open early on a Saturday. After a quick look on the Yelp app, I found this place. Not crazy about the location (it faces the feeder road to the Beltway) but the interior of the store quickly made me forget the chaos outside. Pretty cool mural on the wall, clean & very friendly staff. After ordering our java & scones we decided to sit on the couch along the back wall. Our drinks were up & I must say, what a tasty cup of joe! I settled for a latte & it was perfect from tempuature to flavor. The lemon blueberry scone was perfect, slightly sweet w a bit of tartness. We were able to enjoy our coffee & kill a couple of hours. If you want a cuppa joe, I mean a really excellent cup then head over to BRCB. read more

It was my first time ever coming into this coffee shop today. I came in at around 2:15pm after work and I felt so welcomed. The young man that took my order although I can't remember his name was very kind and seemed genuinely interested in what I was saying. I ordered a matcha late and it was great, my drink came out maybe 30 seconds after I paid. I overall had a great experience and will most definitely be coming back. read more

The coffee is pretty good and prices are comparable to other coffee shops, maybe a bit pricier. ($6 for a small). The inside is clean and staff was friendly. One thing to note is that there are only outlets on the wall so only 4 tables have access to the outlet and all of these spots are under the AC. It blows really strong and will give you a headache over time so make sure you have a jacket or a hat if you want to be near an outlet! read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice decor and comfortable. The coffee is just ok. Service is friendly, but was a bit slow. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I stopped by around 9 AM and unfortunately didn't have the best experience. The staff seemed rushed and less than welcoming. It felt like I was being hurried through my order. Before I even finished paying for the order, my drink was already handed to me, which raised some concern, especially since I had a fairly specific order (espresso, caramel, oat milk, and matcha). The drink didn't look or taste like what i ordered but likely their regular matcha latte, so I went back to ask if the espresso had been added. The barista replied, "Espresso isn't typically added to matcha latte," to which I pointed out that I had specifically requested it. She then abruptly grabbed my cup, poured espresso over the top, and handed it back just as hastily as before. Now I'm dealing with stomach discomfort--likely because I was given whole milk instead of oat milk. I understand mornings can be hectic, but a bit more care and attention to detail would go a long way. It might also help to have staff who are genuinely engaged and approachable, even during busy hours. read more

2.9 - Burrito. Try again, but ask for no green stuff. 4.0 - Chiller, Chocolate chip 4.5 - Chiller, Oreo 3.5 - Kolache 4.0 - Muffin, blueberry. 4.5 - Shake. Mango, peach. 4.6 - Shake. Orange, vanilla. 4.0 - Shake. Watermelon. 2.9 - Slush, frozen purple galaxy fuel. 2.0 - Slush, fuel. Green apple. 4.5 - Smoothie. Green apple. Tasted like pear flavored ice pops. 4.7 - Smoothie. Mango, peach. 3.0 - Smoothie. wildberry. 3.0 - Smoothie, fuel. Strawberry. 2.5 - Soda. Watermelon. read more

We love a good coffee and spend time on weekends going out on coffee dates in the morning. This place is easy to pass up as it is near a gas station. Look carefully to your right hand side. Luce Ave has been a long time favorite, but this one has been a surprise. We came in excited for our new spot. We ordered our usual vanilla latte hot and cold. The space is nice and open with an industrial feel. There's plenty of seating. The staff is friendly and they are quick with orders. The coffee is flavorful and it is not diluted. Definitely worth it. read more

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I stopped by Black Rock Coffee Bar for a meeting on a week day afternoon and parked in their lot without any issues. While not a huge cafe, they have a good amount of seating. What stands out to me about Black Rock Coffee Bar is that in addition to coffee, they offer energy drinks that are made in-house. This isn't something that I've seen at any other coffee joint. And you have two options there. You can either buy one of their pre-packaged energy drinks, or you can make a slushie out of it where you can mix an energy drink with various fruit flavors. An energy drink slushie! I love it. A+ for creativity. read more

Holy dessert coffee...I reserve this bad boy for when I need to boost my blood sugar. With favorites like caramel blondie, caramel truffle & blended fuel energy drinks, they offer more than the traditional caffeine buzz. When I visited, they crew wasn't exactly welcoming (maybe a bad day), a few parties were holding small work meetings and a few people were independently plowing through work. While it may make a great study spot for some (it's got a nice Indy vibe, and they keep the music low), this pocket shop won't hold very many. That being said, the parking lot is also shared & frequently busy. But...on the other hand, if you're coming for the coffee alone, try the drive thru (& the peppermint mocha) read more

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I needed a pick-me-up and was driving by Black Rock so I figured I would give them a try. I ordered the Mexican mocha and it was delicious! The drink is a blend of cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and almond mixed with espresso and 2% milk. I love anything Mexican vanilla flavored so this was perfect for me. The staff were friendly and my drink was made so quick that it caught me by surprise. Highly recommend giving Black Rock a try the next time you need a caffeine boost! read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Iced Mexican Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by for my work from home day and grabbed a vanilla chai latte. Their coffees are expensive than most. It cost me almost 8 dollars (I requested soy milk). The inside was very clean and the decor was cool and it wasn't too crowded. I'd like to visit again and try their cold coffee options. read more

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I'd like to start out by saying that this is getting 4 stars instead of 5 only and only to clarify that this is not a true coffee focused shop. As in, don't come here expecting an oat milk latte made with freshly roasted espresso beans from Ethiopia. What this is, is a vibin' fun spot to hang out or study at. Great indoor and outdoor seating and if you're lucky and the day is nice, they'll open up the doors and it'll be all open air, which especially in the pandemic is a nice option. Plenty of seating, varied, nice lighting and aesthetic. Great staff. The drink itself tasted good! I got their version of a frap and it was light and sweet and tasted fun. I couldn't tell much of a difference between my drink and my cousins however! read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not bad! This looks like a good place to study. It's pretty chill and they have a variety of drinks you can order if you don't want coffee. These aren't those sugar bomb starbucks drinks either. They're coffee, lol. Although I can say the chillers are sweet, but not extremely sweet. I got the mint chiller and a Mexican mocha. Both were pretty good and I probably shouldn't have drank both of them at once because they had me shaking the whole day lol. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Mint chiller - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of the coolest black rock in Houston TX! It's been six years since we had black rock! Thank you for expanding your location here for us. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Best Caramel Blondie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place rocks! Excusing the bad pun, but I seriously dig this place. Not only are the drinks amazing, the staff are some of the friendliest around, even super early in the morning before most of us have even had our coffee to make us pleasant humans. Whatever beans they use here have no burnt taste; they are smooth like butter and rich with flavor and aroma. I love that they have specialty flavors using your base latte - true standouts are the Caramel Blondie (caramel and white mocha) and the Caramel Truffle (caramel mocha). They also offer a variety of delicious pastries and selection of Tacodeli breakfast tacos. The interior has a good vibe; seems like the kind of place I would want to come study or work in. The parking lot is sorta small, but should be able to accommodate whatever crowd shows up. One of the best perks here is their drive-thru with very fast service. If you live/work in the area, this place should definitely become your go-to in the mornings. Even if you don't live in the area (like me), make a point to come check this place out and give them your support! read more

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Came in today to get a nitro and the person that made it (the manager) did not make it well at all! The drink tasted like water and it wasn't even mixed all the way. When i order shaken espressos here sometimes they give me burnt shots. I used to come to this location a lot but now ive been going to the Westheimer Dairy Ashford location and they always make my drinks right and they are super friendly. I won't be coming back to this location. read more

The service is always courteous and friendly. They changed my trunk just because I wanted to change it!

Decided to be basic and order a latte with a hazelnut shot, and I thought it was great! A bit sweeter than expected, but I like things on the sweeter side so it was perfect for me. The regular ice levels were also very reasonable and not a full cup of ice like some other coffee chains. The staff are very nice and the interior design is lovely. There is comfortable and ample seating to catch up with a friend or do some work. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Hazelnut Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ambiance: Casual and fun interiors with unique art work and lighting. Wooden tables and walls make this place feel cozy. Service: Quick and efficient. Food: It's our first time here and the barista recommended Caramel Blonde. It was not my favorite, its has top much chocolate for my liking but the coffee strength was decent. Almond Croissant was flavorful but didn't have any filling on the inside. Overall this is a great hangout spot for friends but this is not the place if you prefer stronger coffee. We liked how it was conveniently located right off of beltway with a drive thru option! read more

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Great modern coffee shop with fast and friendly service! We really liked the drinks we tried and a favorite was the nitro cold brew.

It was my first time here and the coffee was really good! I got an iced caramel blondie with 50% sweetness. It was smooth and I'm glad I went with 50% sweetness. The employees were nice, and they also offer a drive thru! read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Iced Caramel Blondie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very cool vibe inside with the black and red lights. The baristas are very friendly and service is quick and flawless. I was in and out of the coffee shop under 5 minutes with my delicious nitro cold brew! read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Medium nitro cold brew. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time here and it's a good space for work. Baristas are a bit slower than starbucks even tho there's not as many people they are serving. I'll give it a second try next time also though read more

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Consistency, consistency, consistency! It's disappointing when you visit a coffee shop and the drink doesn't quite taste up to par like a different location of the same chain. With Black Rock, it doesn't matter which location I go to; the service and quality is always on point. Since I wasn't able to get my iced caramel blondie yesterday, I had to get one today. Lucky for me, Black Rock is not terribly far from Happy Lemon. Even though I had a slushie, I had to swing through the drive thru to get my iced coffee. The service was quick, the drink was delicious, and the employees were friendly as always. I. Love. This. Place. So. Much. read more

Located off beltway by westheimer near the corner next to gas station. Pretty big and bright and clean interior. Cool murals. Great friendly service. I ordered the ice Irish latte. It's good. Mild flavor. Plenty of places to sit and sip. There is a small sidewalk patio. We were the only customers Saturday 8pm. Menu also includes energy boost drinks and smoothies, not just coffees and lattes. They also have a few muffins. Go check it out! read more

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The coffee is very good, the barista talented, fast service, friendly and very competent front person/cashier. The furniture is adequate but rusts in the Houston humidity. The place is clean. My annoyance is that every song has to have deep bass sounds? Please adjust this annoyance. Coffee shops I know have to have a fine line between being inviting and soothing. The grinders are loud and all conversations are loud from patrons because tile floors and high ceilings make for a noisy environment. Not just this one, but all coffee shops. If you're m having coffee with a friend with more routine conversation it's ok here. If I need to work on the laptop a little while having coffee then I won't be back. Perhaps that's the goal so people don't hang around too long? Changed my rating because the owner cares enough to monitor comments and after I wrote this post I observed that the restroom was very clean like the rest of the business/ read more