Looking for a unique and fun new coffee shop to try? Then 7-Brew might just be the place, with a wide variety of coffee, energy drinks, and so much more. They are sure to bring a special and different style of drinks to Cedar Rapids. 7-Brew is a new drive-thru coffee shop opening in Cedar Rapids. This is the first shop to open in the area, but they have other locations in Clive, Ankeny, and Des Moines.
The first 7-Brew opened back in Feb. of 2017, in Rogers, Arkansas. Over the last eight years, they have been able to open over 360 locations throughout 32 states. The shop has risen in popularity due to social media. Whether it is videos on TikTok, posts on Instagram, or posts on Facebook, it is clear that many individuals want to try the new and up-and-coming shop. Ashley Canfield will be the assistant manager at the new location and will be assisted by four trainers. Canfield said, “We travel around Iowa and open the new stores.” She decided to work at 7-Brew because she would go there daily and needed to stop spending money. With the new location coming into town and many other coffee shops around, there is expected to be a little competition between them, especially since Starbucks is just down the street. Canfield said, “I think we will definitely take some of their business for sure. I know there is a Starbucks very close.” This could differ where people decide to get a drink. The new location just happens to be in a prime area because there are many other businesses around, and it is on a main road.
With this new coffee shop location in town, there are new drinks and types of food to try. Some of the most popular drinks are the Blondie, Funnel Cake Macchiato, Fruit Roll Up, and the Pink Mermaid Fizz. They offer many different types of drinks, including specialty coffee, energy drinks, Italian sodas, smoothies, milkshakes, and teas. While having an array of unique drinks, the shop also offers muffin tops. These look as if they were to cut off just the top of the muffin to eat. This particular snack comes in flavors like chocolate chip, lemon poppyseed, and blueberry. The muffin tops have been gaining popularity online as they are very different from other desserts one may choose to buy. With such a wide variety of options, there seems to be something for everyone.
Even though 7-Brew is a chain coffee shop company, they focus on prioritizing customer interactions. Canfield said, “We come to your car to take your order instead of taking it through a headset, as well as hand you your drink at a table instead of through a window.” This is something that many individuals may like because they can see firsthand who is working there, and it could help both the customer and the employee feel better about the situation. Meeting new people can be especially scary when it comes to drinks or food one is going to be consuming, but meeting the people and talking to them can help relieve some stress. This also gives something special to the 7-Brew name.
While this is a different kind of coffee shop, 7-Brew is a place that everyone should try. With a wide range of drinks, being able to interact with the workers, and a new style of drive-thru coffee shop, many people are wondering if this could be the new place to stop. Canfield said, “…A lot of people said there is nothing like this in Cedar Rapids, and people are very excited!” Even though there are many different types of coffee shops around, hopefully, this could be the new stop for some.
