Caramel blondie recommended by barista was great and so was her service. Black Rock has a smooth coffee with no bitterness and it is really enjoyable read more

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This coffee shop is clean and has a nice amount of seating ! However , that's where the pros stop for me. They use the Torani syrups and I find them to not have the best quality ... I mean it's grocery store level quality and I desire more when I get coffee out. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Syrups - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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I was so excited to try a new coffee bar and shop when I found this place off the side of I-20. I will say my first warning should have been that most of their site is dedicated to energy drinks and then espresso based coffee drinks. Since I'm working on reducing my caffeine intake I opted to try their customizable matcha latte, which is the focus of this review. Pros: they have lots of flavors and syrups and they support alternative milks if needed. The drive thru was quick to get through and there's a lot of space inside too. The baristas are nice! Cons: the matcha is powder mix based and actually settled at the bottom of the drink. Even after shaking/mixing, the matcha was gritty. Overall, I'd come back and try one of the coffee drinks rather than a tea based latte. And I recommend that if this is your first time, you sign up for the rewards program so you get your first drink for free (+ any upcharge for add ons). read more

So glad this spot is in my area. I am tired of Starbucks and Dunkin. I find Black Rock's coffee too be much stronger and tastes way better. Their variety is great too. I've always had friendly customer service and speedy service. I'm typically a drive thru order but I went in for the first time today. This is what sparked my review. The place is roomy, plenty of seating, a fun ambience with a splash of color and great music. I could see myself studying here or reading a book with a nice cup of coffee and a pastry! read more

I stopped in around 11ish on a weekday, it has a pretty lively feel. They have some artsy walls, some vibrant chairs & different seating options - small tables, large tables, high seating, counters, & couches. There is also space to sit outside, some vibrant chairs both in & out. There were only two other people there at the time so it was quiet, I imagine it might get a little loud when they are busier just due to the open space & acoustics. The place looks cool though, love the lights. Staff was friendly, drive thru seemed consistent & others did stop by during my short time there. Even though it wasn't busy inside I was greeted promptly, the girl was super nice, & my drink came out pretty fast. I ordered an iced sugar free Irish Cream latte. I am really happy that they have other sugar free flavors available other than just the basic vanilla or caramel. I got a large, it was a pretty good size & the price wasn't bad. I was a little disappointed they were sold out of their ham & cheese croissant so I didn't get a chance to try it. They do sell a variety of food & drinks, not just coffee, so there is something for everyone here. Clean establishment, no issues with the service, seems like a great place to get together with friends. Give them a try! read more

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The entire tea is ice, no sweetener like I asked and this is the burrito...it's mush inside. Waste of money read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Would you eat this? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Black Rock has a nice selection of real coffee that is way better than Starbuck's warm brown water. Also a variety of freshly made baked goods and sandwiches. Only problem is the music is WAY TOO LOUD, too loud for such a cozy atmosphere. From asking around they seem to have the music turned up on purpose - why, I do not know. read more

I really love this place but I hate how un supplied it is. 9/10 times they are sold out of literally every food. it will stay like that for days at a time. it's very tempting to just take my business elsewhere to a place that actually keeps their inventory stocked. read more

Service was OK Ordered an employee recommendation It is a good drink It was kind of noisy read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - White chocolate shaken cinnamon espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Great place for Coffee, Teas, Lemonade and Italian Sodas. Fast and friendly service with somewhat of an artsy, relaxed, and comfy vibe. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Carmel Blondie Chiller with extra Caramel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Go try it for yourself. I didn't really like my iced coffee but that doesn't make this a bad place. It's all about preference. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - a view of the counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Great service and they were able to create a drink I requested. A little on the pricey side.

Awesome service, great coffee and flavors and great service too Always friendly and helpful read more

Love this place! Coffee and fuel drinks are so good! I have tried multiple drinks and have enjoyed all of them. Service is always fast!

I don't really drink coffee at all but sometimes need some caffeine. Have found their frozen fuel to work the best. My favorite is the pink starburst. If you look at the menu on their app they have more flavor combinations All of their staff is really friendly. Even got a book recommendation one time read more

There was a time when coffee choices could be reduced to "Starbucks or a Diner". At that time Starbucks seemed like the refined choice. Now the proliferation of local coffee shops has diversified the coffee-scape in such a way that the newer coffee chains seem to me to cater to a market that doesn't give a s*** about espresso quality or coffee as a flavor at all. Truffle mocha banana matcha whatever rules the market, like Oreo took over coffee menus. The latest, weirdest mashup of syrups causes the buzz. I belong to a facebook "foodies" group where endless enthusiasm for Dutch Bros proliferates every time a new location opens. WTF. Anyywayyyyy...enter Black Rock, another generic chain with burnt coffee, espresso drinks where syrups overwhelm the coffee, and high energy, personal service that almost makes the coffee not matter. Almost. And, maybe it doesn't. Maybe I'm a too much of a purist. I guess if the espresso doesn't matter I'd rather the product was honest about that. Has anyone ever ordered a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks because of the robust Arabica, mouth feel, or body? This is probably the point where my "foodie" impulse pushes me towards coffee snobbery. So, I'll stop pontificating. :) If you like a syrupy coffee drink and "the latest thing", you might like Black Rock Coffee Bar. Service was great. The store has lots of glass and a very natural-lit, open feeling. But, the property is surrounded by parking lot, which was weird and oddly (not to mention sadly) reflects DFW's embrace of itself as a concrete jungle. I'd rather go to Black Coffee, Summer Moon, Arcadia, CRUDE, Savor, really any local place that respects its own espresso enough to design the menu around coffee rather than syrup-of-the-season. read more

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A bit loud inside with music playing. The employees were friendly and my order was taken and delivered quickly. The inside had seating, was clean, and there were about 5 ppl inside when I went. Overall not as crowded as the competition. I had actually went through the drive thru enough that with my phone number my tea was free! read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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The best thing about this place is probably the spacious interior. It's nice and there are many places to sit. There are also outdoor tables but I didn't see any outdoor chairs during my visit. There's also a drive-thru. The coffee was decent. The service was average, not bad but not particularly friendly either. If I was in the area and needed a good place to meet over a coffee, I'd probably come back here read more

this has become our , lets go get a coffee , go to. it's far better than other specialty shops in and around DFW and they are consistently good and friendly. Their Mexican Mocha is seriously to die for. but all their offerings are delicious. just know this isn't "fast" coffee, they take a while and get swamped easy, but it's worth the wait. read more

2 stars only because my drink was good. I paid $8+ for a breakfast burrito that was all of 3 bites. read more

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

Need some coffee so we decided to try this place out. There were new establishment in the shopping area so we thought we'd give it a go Walking in for the very first time. It is a eclectic place. Plenty of seating, couches to sit down chairs to relax in tables to do some work. The menu was pretty simple, pretty easy to read and it basically has everything you expect in a coffee house The only drawback is the coffee, I ordered just a black coffee and I was disappointed with their normal roast Now I am no coffee connoisseur, so maybe it's just me, but I do like other coffees from other places. Places. Not a big fan and I don't think I will be going back to this place. read more

Came and checked this place out the other week. Their in the same parking lot as Sprouts. The interior is very open and modern. I ordered a medium iced sugar free vanilla latte, I'm not sure if it was medium or large though as it was very big but I never got a receipt to know what they charged me for!! They signed my up for their loyalty program, I think it's get the 10th coffee free or something which isn't bad. The coffee was good. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - a cup of iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This chain is new to me, but I already like this location! On opening day, everyone was super energetic even 2 hours before closing, something I have to commend, since opening day was packed! If you want a trendy place to work or study, this may be even better than Starbucks, especially in terms of lighting. I've only had the Mexican Mocha and the Irish coffee, and both are good options if you have a sweet tooth. I'm not sure if you can customize sweet levels yet, but that would definitely win me over from Starbucks in regards to quick coffee to-go read more

Good stuff! My husband tried it first and ended up in fortowerh where they had a location by the bbq spot we were at so dropped in and had one of their specialty lattes - tasty for sure and the breakfast taco was meh read more

Ambiance of the place is good. Nice sunny spot to study at. Service was quick and relatively easy. We ordered a matcha latte for the first time, but the matcha taste was very weak. For matcha lovers, it is kind of a disappointment. Otherwise, everything else was good. read more

Massive coffee spot right on the service road of 20 and green oaks (Sprouts parking lot). Has a drive thru but we came inside to check it all out. Basic menu to be expected from a coffee shop with basic pastries as well. Was slightly disappointed since I hoped from some variety from what you can find at that super popular mermaid logo place....you know where..... coffee was good. Staff was good. All good. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

We went this evening to try Black Rock Coffee during their soft opening. Between the people in the car we got a Chai Latte, chocolate chip chiller, peach smoothie, and strawberry smoothie. The chai latte is less sweet than rival coffee companies, and has a delicious flavor. The smoothies are good, and the kids seemed to love them. The chocolate chip chiller is akin to the Java Chip Frappe at Starbucks, and is a delicious choice. Bonus, we asked the people working if they enjoyed their job and they were all happy and excited to be there. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Chocolate Chip Chiller and Peach Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Great coffee! Great cookies!! Nice spot to relax and chat. Must try the the Mexican mocha! read more

I really wish I could give this new spot a full five stars. Unfortunately the lack of Wi-Fi is worthy of losing a full star, probably more. I'm in a good mood though, and I'm hoping this place sticks around. I came in for the first time and I love the vibes. The dark brown and caramel decor tones, accented with the white tile, is just beautifully done for a coffee shop. I ordered a plain cappuccino, and it has a smooth strong flavor, perfect for me. The staff is friendly and helpful, and I really can't say enough great things about the place. Except the lack of Wi-Fi. One of the staff said that it could be a few months before they can offer it to customers. To me, the lack of Wi-Fi at an opened coffee shop is like a restaurant opening without its liquor license. Can it be done? Sure. However, it will definitely limit customers. I'm currently sipping a $5 cappuccino quickly, only to leave and find Wi-Fi to work elsewhere. Unfortunately I won't be back until the Wi-Fi situation is fixed. Sorry, guys. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Medium Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Tried the store a few weeks back. The coffee is so good. The atmosphere is calm yet inviting. My fave is the Mexican Mocha! Reminds me so much of my family sitting around the table after a big fiesta all drinking some cafecito laughing and sobering up lol. Only negative comment I have is the snacks they offer. Some prepackaged snacks could be added since the fresh ones run out too fast. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Hot Mexican Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Best coffee I've ever had and I've basically had every chain in DFW. I got the mocha chiller and it was so good and flavorful. The barista was very polite and let us know what they had. It's also a very nice looking building. I highly recommend this place and want to go back. read more

I love when a new coffee spot opens up in Arlington that is not Starbucks. This is not a jab a Starbucks but most of them aren't designed as a place to sit down and do work while drinking a great cup of coffee or tea. Black Rock had lots of spaces to sit and areas to work. The ceilings are high which makes it feel more spacious and layout is open. I didn't see many outlets but I also did not do a real search. I tried the Irish coffee in an extra large (which felt larger than a venti even though it may not be) and it was very very sweet. If you like sweet drinks, they appear to have a lot of options. I like just a hint of sweet so it was a little much for me but the flavor was good. They don't have regular coffee drinks listed, but they serve them. All in all, I had no complaints and I will be back one evening to do some work, let you guys know if they have outlets, and to get a regular coffee ;) read more

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Coffee was fine and the inside nice, but. Having a trip jar thrust in from of me is not my idea of service. You're not waiting a table or tending bar, you're making coffee. At least be cordial Bout it. Would give zero stars if I could for the rude staff. read more

Coffee is a step above Starbucks and pricing is on point. It's fun to have an eclectic coffee shop in a town that for so long was just Starbucks dominated. Very kind staff and great service! read more

I am not someone who has ever frequented a coffee place. Then came Black Rock. The staff is always friendly and the coffee is always good. What more could you want?! Highly recommend! read more

Opening day People there checking it out. Plenty of help, so orders go fast. Tried the free brew and a latte. Not bad Will be back after things slow down, to try other drinks. Give them a try,,, glad the south west side is finally getting better businesses after years!!! read more

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Today was my 3rd time here and up until today I had zero complaints. Super friendly staff and really good beverages. Today I had a salted caramel cookie, which was delicious. Now my drink was different. I order iced chai lattes with almond milk pretty much everywhere I can. The last one I had here earlier this month was delicious. Todays not so much. It tasted watered down and looked watered down. So much so that I took it up to the barista to ask if she had put water in it when making it. She told me no, just almond milk and chai. She could obviously tell I wasn't happy with the taste, but made no attempt to make it right. This is where the 3 stars come in. Consistency in flavor and service are key in any company. I work as a supervisor in retail, so I understand this concept. When you even remotely sense the customer is not happy, you do what you can to make it right. ESPECIALLY when you are paying EXTRA for an alternative dairy product. Today that didn't happen. read more

Black Rock Coffee Bar - Looks watery to me. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I've been coming here regularly but have realized that the coffee is very hit and miss. When they are good...5 stars but when there not 0 stars. It's a coin flip every time. From taste to temperature they are not very consistent. read more

I don't know why the reviews are so bad. It's in between Starbucks and a super niche specialty coffee shop. It's kind of like Dutch bros in terms of their style. I got an iced latte and it was pretty good like it was above Starbucks quality for sure. Their prices are also higher than Starbucks. The lady at the drive through was super friendly and nice. I'd be happy to visit again! read more

Very nice place been to it many times but will not be back. They have changed refill policy. Most places give you at least one free refill or charge you $.50 or one dollar for refill. Which is fine. no refill policy you have to buy another full price coffee. You will lose business. No thanks, wont be back. read more