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I've stopped here a couple times recently and this place is my new go-to hands down, over the more known coffee chain down the street. The service has been top tier and the drinks are delicious. I've had a couple coffee drinks as well as a fruit smoothie and all of them were good. The blended drinks are smooth and not chunky (like Starbucks). They have an app and rewards program as well. I have not tried any food yet. While not a local business, if you want fast, friendly, and good drinks, this is a good place to stop where you won't be waiting 10 minutes for your order.
Great ambience! I love the different options from bar by window to people watch to comfy big couch type chairs. Baristas were fast to get to me and fast to make my drink. I found out you can do most options sugar free. What a great offer since most places only offer sugar free vanilla...which gets old fast. The jams are great and the wall has intriguing designs that I can stare at for days. Plenty of parking was nice. I'm surprised it's so dead in the morning today. Might be more of a later day spot. Regardless, I'll definitely be back soon to check out their other flavors.
More expensive than Starbucks and the chairs are very uncomfortable wooden seats with all but only 4 leather comfortable chairs. Not a great place to try and sit for a while. I dont understand why any businesss that wants your business would put very uncomfortable furniture in to be used. The food looked just like Starbucks.
Ordered Mexican Mocha to go; for a Sunday afternoon, it was not crowded. Good lighting, music not too loud, so it would be a good place to study/do work. The drink itself was good, not too sweet!
Cute ambiance with literally the sweetest staff! They were incredibly patient with me as I deliberated through my order. The interior has a really cool design, I would only say that the plug situation is a downside as there aren't a whole lot of outlets in the dining room. I also wish the music was a bit lower/more chill so that I could study more effectively- but that's a me thing. I got the Mexican mocha with oat milk and it was delish!
The quest for good coffee continues, which is how I ended at Black Rock Coffee, but sadly, I will not become a regular of this locale. It is located off Blanco in an old Taco Cabana spot. Because it is so close to me, I really was looking forward to tasting their coffee. The place and décor are amazing. It is a large coffee spot, which I can appreciate, because there is plenty of seating. I ordered a plain drip coffee, which was $2.95, a bit cheaper than other coffee spots. The coffee was ok, but not great. Black Rock doesn't have a large selection of pastries, but many coffee places don't, so it isn't a requirement. They also have a drive-through with an opportunity to get coffee on the go. All these acceptable for a good coffee place. There was an issue, however, and it was big enough for me to quickly leave. Background music was incredibly loud. I guess with a name like Black Rock, the music volume should have been a given. I imagine the idea is to play music loudly for patrons to enjoy. For me personally, this concept does not work in a place where I might want to read, do work, study, or have a quiet conversation. At one point, they played a song so loudly, I could barely hear my companion. I can fully understand this not being an issue for some, but my coffee spot needs to be a place where I can enjoy some quiet and take a break. Therefore, Black Rock Coffee is not the place for me.
This is not the place to come to if you want to concentrate trade or have a conversation. Drive thru looks like the way to go. They play pop and heave beat music at a volume where you need to raise your voice, or wear noice-cancelling earphones. I've been to What's Brewing and even with the pinball gong on, that place is more calming than the club atmosphere here. Ice in a nitro drink...didn't even know that was a thing. Paying an up charge for nitro, only to be watered down with ice. Drive-thru looked to be moving fast. Staff seemed to be enjoying their day. I doubt I'll be coming back to stop-in. Maybe a drive thru stop.
My dad and I wanted to meet for coffee and figured we'd try somewhere we hadn't been before. As I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised with how cute the interior was! Plus... it wasn't overly crowded which was nice. The volume inside was also not too loud so you could easily carry on a conversation which seems to be a problem at some coffee shops. When going to order, I didn't think their pastries looked as good as I was hoping they would (so I decided not to get one at all) and also wish their menu had a bit more detail. As an example, noting which of their Torani syrups offered were sugar-free. When ordering at the register, I really wanted a hot decaf coffee with SF syrup but that seemed to be more complex than it should've been. The barista came over to help bring clarity and then we were on our way. All of the employees were very friendly and didn't get annoyed with me for my order which was appreciated. Last thing to note is that my drink ended up coming out perfect. I will definitely go back!
I have been here several times and have had great coffee and pastries each time. The coffee comes out quick after ordering from the friendly staff. This locations is new and great seating and tables so you can relax and chill. I can't wait to go back
The options for coffee isn't as robust as maybe a Starbucks or a Dutch Bros. However, that doesn't detract from the quality of the drinks they make. Black Rock is more like Dutch Bros, but more of a hang out spot that Dutch would be. I generally don't drink coffee, so I ordered the Fuel, which is similar to a refresher from Starbucks or a Rebel from Dutch Bros. From drinks ordering to it being ready took less than 5 minutes. There was no line in front if me at around 11am, but the indoor area had some people. The interior design is very chic with comfortable arm chairs for drinking and chatting. However, upon first glance, there isn't many areas where you could plug in a laptop. Also, the music inside could be a little loud for sensitive hearing people, so working here can be a little hard if you need quiet environments. Overall, a great hangout or a date spot if you're looking for a small snack or topping up on caffeine!
This place is beautiful inside! So much fun and just calming and lively at the same time! The customer service was great, so friendly and fun! They definitely are worth spending the money and time to come check out! I instantly knew I'd be back, but I am so happy that my sugar free breve was even delicious ! Rare to find such a fun vibe and yummy coffee, outside of the downtown areas of towns! I love this place and can't wait to come back!
Great place- friendly people and good coffee. The Mexican Mocha.... Oh my gosh that is good! Have not yet had pastries yet but kolaches are pretty good. Grand opening week so long line for free T-shirt day today (first 250 people) - should have more sensible lines soon. Worth the stop- Recommended!
1 year ago
I love coming here on my day off to relax with a drink and pastry. My favorite is the Mexican Iced Coffee, very chocolatey! The place is usually clean and quiet. Kind of modern decor, you can tell it's intended for Millenials / Gen Z. read more
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Black Rock C.
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2 months ago
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8 months ago
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I've stopped here a couple times recently and this place is my new go-to hands down, over the more known coffee chain down the street. The service has been top tier and the drinks are delicious. I've had a couple coffee drinks as well as a fruit smoothie and all of them were good. The blended drinks are smooth and not chunky (like Starbucks). They have an app and rewards program as well. I have not tried any food yet. While not a local business, if you want fast, friendly, and good drinks, this is a good place to stop where you won't be waiting 10 minutes for your order. read more
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Black Rock C.
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Great ambience! I love the different options from bar by window to people watch to comfy big couch type chairs. Baristas were fast to get to me and fast to make my drink. I found out you can do most options sugar free. What a great offer since most places only offer sugar free vanilla...which gets old fast. The jams are great and the wall has intriguing designs that I can stare at for days. Plenty of parking was nice. I'm surprised it's so dead in the morning today. Might be more of a later day spot. Regardless, I'll definitely be back soon to check out their other flavors. read more
More expensive than Starbucks and the chairs are very uncomfortable wooden seats with all but only 4 leather comfortable chairs. Not a great place to try and sit for a while. I dont understand why any businesss that wants your business would put very uncomfortable furniture in to be used. The food looked just like Starbucks. read more
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Black Rock C.
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1 year ago
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Black Rock C.
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Cute ambiance with literally the sweetest staff! They were incredibly patient with me as I deliberated through my order. The interior has a really cool design, I would only say that the plug situation is a downside as there aren't a whole lot of outlets in the dining room. I also wish the music was a bit lower/more chill so that I could study more effectively- but that's a me thing. I got the Mexican mocha with oat milk and it was delish! read more
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Black Rock C.
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The quest for good coffee continues, which is how I ended at Black Rock Coffee, but sadly, I will not become a regular of this locale. It is located off Blanco in an old Taco Cabana spot. Because it is so close to me, I really was looking forward to tasting their coffee. The place and décor are amazing. It is a large coffee spot, which I can appreciate, because there is plenty of seating. I ordered a plain drip coffee, which was $2.95, a bit cheaper than other coffee spots. The coffee was ok, but not great. Black Rock doesn't have a large selection of pastries, but many coffee places don't, so it isn't a requirement. They also have a drive-through with an opportunity to get coffee on the go. All these acceptable for a good coffee place. There was an issue, however, and it was big enough for me to quickly leave. Background music was incredibly loud. I guess with a name like Black Rock, the music volume should have been a given. I imagine the idea is to play music loudly for patrons to enjoy. For me personally, this concept does not work in a place where I might want to read, do work, study, or have a quiet conversation. At one point, they played a song so loudly, I could barely hear my companion. I can fully understand this not being an issue for some, but my coffee spot needs to be a place where I can enjoy some quiet and take a break. Therefore, Black Rock Coffee is not the place for me. read more
2 years ago
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Black Rock C.
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1 year ago
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Black Rock C.
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1 year ago
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Black Rock C.
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This is not the place to come to if you want to concentrate trade or have a conversation. Drive thru looks like the way to go. They play pop and heave beat music at a volume where you need to raise your voice, or wear noice-cancelling earphones. I've been to What's Brewing and even with the pinball gong on, that place is more calming than the club atmosphere here. Ice in a nitro drink...didn't even know that was a thing. Paying an up charge for nitro, only to be watered down with ice. Drive-thru looked to be moving fast. Staff seemed to be enjoying their day. I doubt I'll be coming back to stop-in. Maybe a drive thru stop. read more
My dad and I wanted to meet for coffee and figured we'd try somewhere we hadn't been before. As I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised with how cute the interior was! Plus... it wasn't overly crowded which was nice. The volume inside was also not too loud so you could easily carry on a conversation which seems to be a problem at some coffee shops. When going to order, I didn't think their pastries looked as good as I was hoping they would (so I decided not to get one at all) and also wish their menu had a bit more detail. As an example, noting which of their Torani syrups offered were sugar-free. When ordering at the register, I really wanted a hot decaf coffee with SF syrup but that seemed to be more complex than it should've been. The barista came over to help bring clarity and then we were on our way. All of the employees were very friendly and didn't get annoyed with me for my order which was appreciated. Last thing to note is that my drink ended up coming out perfect. I will definitely go back! read more
I have been here several times and have had great coffee and pastries each time. The coffee comes out quick after ordering from the friendly staff. This locations is new and great seating and tables so you can relax and chill. I can't wait to go back read more
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Black Rock C.
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The options for coffee isn't as robust as maybe a Starbucks or a Dutch Bros. However, that doesn't detract from the quality of the drinks they make. Black Rock is more like Dutch Bros, but more of a hang out spot that Dutch would be. I generally don't drink coffee, so I ordered the Fuel, which is similar to a refresher from Starbucks or a Rebel from Dutch Bros. From drinks ordering to it being ready took less than 5 minutes. There was no line in front if me at around 11am, but the indoor area had some people. The interior design is very chic with comfortable arm chairs for drinking and chatting. However, upon first glance, there isn't many areas where you could plug in a laptop. Also, the music inside could be a little loud for sensitive hearing people, so working here can be a little hard if you need quiet environments. Overall, a great hangout or a date spot if you're looking for a small snack or topping up on caffeine! read more
This place is beautiful inside! So much fun and just calming and lively at the same time! The customer service was great, so friendly and fun! They definitely are worth spending the money and time to come check out! I instantly knew I'd be back, but I am so happy that my sugar free breve was even delicious ! Rare to find such a fun vibe and yummy coffee, outside of the downtown areas of towns! I love this place and can't wait to come back! read more
Great place- friendly people and good coffee. The Mexican Mocha.... Oh my gosh that is good! Have not yet had pastries yet but kolaches are pretty good. Grand opening week so long line for free T-shirt day today (first 250 people) - should have more sensible lines soon. Worth the stop- Recommended! read more
Black Rock is honestly just fine. It is SUPER expensive, for example...my husband and I got a medium flavored cold brew, medium flavored latte, and a bacon bun and a kolache with a tip and it was almost $30 bucks. That is a dinner out...which is crazy. What this place has going for it is they do have a lot of sugar free flavors, like white mocha and hazelnut, and the ambiance is great. But the music choice (rap) and the price point make me want to only go to this place if I am in the vicinity. read more
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This Black Rock Coffee is clean and spacious. I think the interior design is one of the bests among all Black Rock shops. Staff are friendly and I see them clean the tables and wipe the windows very often. The coffee is pretty basic but I would come for the vibe. Worth at least one visit. read more
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Black R.
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4 years ago
I visited with my boyfriend on a Sunday at around noon. The staff is so friendly and welcoming that even if my drink was terrible I would come back. Luckily, my drink is delicious and I can return for both the lovely staff and tasty energy drink. To be entirely honest I tried it and immediately thought this would taste so delicious with alcohol in it because it is so good. I highly recommend it! read more
3 years ago
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Black Rock C.
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For my first time there.. I'm hooked!! The staff was friendly, the flow of traffic was smooth, and the fuel drink and lemon poppyseed pastry was amazing!! The blackberry/mango fuel isn't overly sweet and the flavor combo is perfect. The pastry was double the size of others I've had and it tasted homemade. I have found my new morning stop. I can't wait to try their various coffee offerings. read more
4 years ago
I love this place! The staff is always so friendly and attentive, and I love that Black Rock has a more rock & roll/eclectic aesthetic than the usual cozy/academia aesthetic you find in most coffee shops. They really stand out! The coffee is incredible. Their espresso is rich and nutty, with only a slight twinge of bitterness. It's perfect to me, to be honest. They also balance out the flavors well when you add them to your drink. A lot of other coffee shops either put too much or too little flavoring, but Black Rock tends to always know the perfect amount. I love this place and definitely recommend it to anyone! Food rating: 10 / 10. Service rating: 10 / 10. Ambiance rating: 10 / 10. Over-all rating: 5 / 5 stars! read more
4 years ago
1st time trying. It's in a good location. Had the mocha coffee which was delish. Prices are about the same as competitor known as 5bucks. My small coffee was 5 and change. The food was mostly pastries which I didn't try but they looked fresh. Well worth a stop. read more
1 year ago
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Black Rock C.
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4 years ago
I visited this location on their grand opening day and they were offering free drinks all day off of a set menu. First, I want to start off by saying I was very impressed with the speed that they moved people through the drive through. The line wasn't crazy since I went at about 6:45a.m. and you could tell they were ready to take on big crowds! Everyone was very friendly and smiling, and the menu selection for a promotional offer was very big. I struggled with this review a little because it was free, but ultimately I was disappointed with my drink. The only thing I could taste was the cinnamon which was very strong. I couldn't taste chocolate or even the coffee, so it was basically a cinnamon steamed milk. Also, I had asked for whipped cream which was forgotten. I should note that I didn't give them an opportunity to rectify this. Normally I would, but the lines were just too long because of the promotion. I will definitely give them another shot, and I'm really interested in trying the chocolate macadamia nut flavor that was listed on the website. I didn't see that flavor on their drive through menu, so hopefully it comes to this location! Overall very friendly service with a huge menu. Update: when I threw out my drink, I realized all the chocolate was at the bottom so it just wasn't mixed well. Doesn't change the lack of coffee flavor, but I definitely recommend you ask for a good store if getting a flavored hot drink! read more
4 years ago
Delicious! A great contender for the other coffee shops nearby! Thank you to the wonderful staff for accommodating my friends and I. I loved the interior design and bar chairs facing the windows, very open floor plan and adequate lighting. read more
4 years ago
From the moment you walk in, there's cool vibes... the wall art, music & people. I think the drink was overpriced but not to say it wasn't delicious- I ordered a large iced Mexican Mocha and paid $6.60. Probably will come back to chill before work or to hang w friends, it's worth a try if you love caffeine and want to switch it up from the usual hum drum. read more
3 years ago
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4 years ago
Just amazing delicious everything bagel with cream cheese already spread. Mexican coffee.... just perfection. Eventhough I really wanted a raspberry bagel but thet were out and it took more than I would appreciate in the drive thru. Overall great experience. Affordable prices. Hardworking staff. Great location! Will definitely be going Monday through Friday. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
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11701 Blanco Rd
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