New York’s Black Star Bakery & Cafe, the mini-chain known for its oversized croissants and viral coffee drinks, is gearing up for its first-ever location outside the Empire State, landing in downtown Boca Raton this spring. The outpost is slated for Royal Palm Place, near SE First Street and Plaza Real South, putting its espresso program and bakery sandwiches right on the busy downtown dining strip. When it finally opens, the shop will be the company’s sixth branch overall and a rare out-of-state move for the brand.
According to Miami New Times, founders Dan and Odehel Magor opened the first Black Star in Williamsburg in 2014, then steadily expanded across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The outlet reports that the chain has been posting construction photos from inside the Boca space and that the owners have floated a 2026 opening timeline. Miami New Times also notes that the company refers to each shop as a “branch” and works to tailor each interior to its specific neighborhood…