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Wheaton Today
By the People, for the People
7 Brew Coffee Moves Closer to Wheaton Location Approval
The city council directed staff to prepare an ordinance with conditions for the drive-thru coffee shop.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Wheaton City Council unanimously approved a motion to direct staff to draft an ordinance for a planned unit development amendment and special use permit for a 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru location at Rice Lake Square. The planning commission's recommendation came with conditions to ensure there will be no queueing from East Loop Road into the drive-thru.
Why it matters
The approval of the 7 Brew Coffee location in Wheaton would bring a new drive-thru coffee option to the area, adding to the growing number of 7 Brew shops across Illinois. The council's move to draft an ordinance with conditions indicates they are working to balance the needs of the business with concerns about potential traffic issues.
The details
The proposed 900-square foot, single-story 7 Brew Coffee shop would be situated between Studio Movie Grill and Houlihan's at Rice Lake Square. 7 Brew offers classic and signature coffees, as well as fruit-flavored fizz sodas, smoothies, milkshakes, lemonades and tea. Founded in 2017, 7 Brew has locations in 38 states, with several other Illinois locations including Naperville, Joliet, Downers Grove, Grayslake and Plainfield.
- On Feb. 17, the Wheaton City Council unanimously approved a motion to direct staff to draft an ordinance.
- The planning commission's recommendation came with conditions prior to the city council's vote.
The players
7 Brew Coffee
A drive-thru coffee shop chain founded in 2017 that has locations in 38 states, including several in Illinois.
Wheaton City Council
The governing body of the city of Wheaton, Illinois that unanimously approved a motion to direct staff to draft an ordinance for the 7 Brew Coffee location.
Wheaton Planning Commission
The city's planning commission provided a positive recommendation for the 7 Brew Coffee location with conditions.
Phil Seuss
The mayor of Wheaton who asked about concerns regarding vehicle queuing from the proposed drive-thru.
Michael Dzugan
The Wheaton city manager who suggested exiting vehicles from the drive-thru would not be a problem.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
The City Council will consider the ordinance at its March 2 meeting.
The takeaway
The approval of the 7 Brew Coffee location in Wheaton demonstrates the city's efforts to balance the needs of new businesses with concerns about potential traffic issues, highlighting the ongoing challenges and opportunities in developing commercial real estate in the area.
