By J1 Reporter Ella Hatz

A charming drive thru where your drink imagination becomes reality. A place where you are greeted with a warm, welcoming smile and offered generous treats left and right. Sounds too good to be true, but this is why the famous 7 Brew keeps countless people coming back. 

           The brand, which started in Arkansas in 2017, has grown rapidly across Nebraska all thanks to the workers’ energy and bright smiles along with the creative menu.

As one of the first local drive-thru chains to combine speed, friendliness and custom drinks, 7 Brew has captured a generation that values not just great flavor, but a true sense of community. 

           Marian girls across campus rave about 7 Brew and its endless drink options. “Seven energy with cherry lime and extra sweet cream and a blonde with Carmel and toasted marshmallow,” junior Greysen Haynes said is her go-to order.

           While these orders can be a mouthful to say, the delicious drinks keep customers energized, and the prices are surprisingly affordable compared to many other coffee shops. Most of the drinks are around $6-7 and a large drink is 32oz. 

For many of the Marian girls, weekend mornings can start with a small road trip. Not a very long one, but enough to remain true to their dedication of fun, customizable drinks. The nearest 7 Brew from Marian is located in Fremont, Nebraska, which is quite a drive for most Marian girls. “Thirty minutes feels like nothing when it comes time for that drink in my hand,” Haynes said.

           While the time spent driving to get a coffee drink may seem absurd or too much to some people, junior Jo Mcalpine said, “The drive is completely worth it because of the customer service, customization options and the expenses.” 

           These drinks are a fun way to connect with people and oftentimes people take pictures of the colorful drinks and post them on social media, sparking more people to want to come visit.

           The 30-minute drive there will soon be put in the past due to the new location opening up on 180th and Maple in late December. This is setting a new buzz around the school because the past long drive will be closer to home and easier to access. 

           “If I am honest,” junior Ivy Piotroski said, “even when the new 7 Brew is five minutes away from home, it will still be more than just a stop for coffee, but an experience.”