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Black Rock Coffee Bar now serving up specialty lattes, smoothies in Round Rock
The coffee chain’s menu features Americanos, drip coffees, cold brews, specialty lattes, teas and smoothies, among others. (Courtesy Black Rock Coffee Bar)
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Wake up and smell the coffee, Round Rock, as Black Rock Coffee Bar celebrated the grand opening of its Round Rock location Jan. 8. Located at 17220 N. FM 620, Ste. 100, Round Rock, the coffee chain’s menu features Americanos, drip coffees, cold brews, specialty lattes, teas and smoothies, among others. https://br.coffee
By Kelsey Thompson
Kelsey Thompson is the reporter for Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto, where her work focuses on education, city government and community development. Originally from Upstate New York, Kelsey relocated to Austin after graduating from Syracuse University in May 2019.
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