In the last year or so, Rio Nuevo selected the teams of Larsen Baker, Ambrell Capital, and Repp + McLain Design & Construction for development of The Sol Block — the several properties between Tucson Boulevard and Treat Avenue. Since then, The Broadway Beer and Wine Bar (Caps & Corks’ sister concept), Quisty’s Gourmet Salads and Sandwiches, and Rocco’s Little Chicago announced plans to move into the space.
“Rocco’s has been maxed out for years, and we’re chomping at the bit to get into a bigger spot with a bigger kitchen,” said Rocco DiGrazia of Rocco’s, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary in Tucson. “The beer-and-food feedback loop of moving next to Caps & Corks/The Broadway is going to be magical.”
The latest to sign on and move into Sol Block, located at 2559 E. Broadway Blvd., ought to get you feelin’ buzzed. Decibel Coffee Works, which is currently located at the MSA Annex, announced that it’s going to open a brand-new location there on the historic Sunshine Mile.
“Decibel is so excited to be opening our second location at the Sol Block,” said Dana Fehr, co-owner of Decibel Coffee. “We’re going to be surrounded by some incredible people and businesses that we’re looking forward to working next to every day.”
So, it’s turning out to be quite the block, folks — pizza, coffee, sandwiches, salads, wine, and craft beer. The team behind The Broadway, which is the same masterminds responsible for the northwest side’s Caps & Corks, is pumped to open the taps in 2024.
“We are beyond thrilled to be able to bring our love for craft beer to the area and more importantly provide folks a fun and welcoming space to enjoy,” the Hammetts shared about The Broadway Beer and Wine Bar. “We absolutely love the downtown and campus area but realize not everyone likes to navigate the traffic and parking in those areas — that’s where we feel we can fill a need.”
“We are also over the moon to share a wall with Rocco’s! We can’t wait to enjoy an amazing craft beer, wine, and mocktail alongside some Rocco’s pizza and wings. Perfect way to spend a day/night in one of Tucson’s most historic stretches.”
Read our June 2023 article, “The Broadway Beer and Wine Bar to Open on Sunshine Mile in 2024.”
There’s Still More to Come
Sol Block still has space available for more — they have their sights set on a breakfast restaurant, smoothie shop, or bagel/bakery concept. The current 1,800-square-foot space opens up to the patio that will be shared with Decibel Coffee Works.
Additionally, there are a couple of spaces that would be great for yoga, massage, and pilates, and then one large space that could be great for a gym/fitness concept.
There’s still no exact opening date for each of the local businesses but we’ll do our best to keep you in the loop. In the meantime, keep an eye on the stretch of buildings located around 2559 E. Broadway Blvd. as construction gets underway.
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