Oregon-based ‘Black Rock Coffee Bar’ to open its first Tucson location

(Photo courtesy of Black Rock Coffee Bar)

Oregon-based ‘Black Rock Coffee Bar’ to open its first Tucson location

Oct 5, 20211 min read

The popular Oregon-based coffee spot, Black Rock Coffee Bar, is opening its very first Tucson location at 1821 E. Broadway Blvd.

The boutique coffee chain, which is known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies, and other drinks, is taking over a spot certain folks visited frequently — the corner of Broadway and Campbell where Starbucks used to be.

Black Rock Coffee Bar
Photo courtesy of Black Rock Coffee Bar

“We are incredibly excited to bring our first Black Rock Coffee Bar to Tucson,” said Jeff Hernandez, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Black Rock Coffee Bar. “Arizona holds a special place in our hearts and we look forward to sharing our culture with the Tucson community. We are also happy to be in the vicinity of the University of Arizona, which is amazing.”

The 1,600 square-foot spot, which is located less than a mile from the University of Arizona, is aiming to open its doors on Friday, October 15.

Black Rock Coffee Bar
Photo courtesy of Black Rock Coffee Bar

The opening of the new location makes for 20 Arizona locations and now more than 90 coffee joints in six other states. The Tucson Black Rock Coffee Bar will come equipped with a drive-thru and incorporates the company’s well-known industrial modern design.

They’ve even got a garage door that can be opened or closed depending on the weather.

Black Rock Coffee Bar is located at 1821 E. Broadway Blvd. For more information, visit br.coffee or follow them on Instagram. 

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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