Just when you thought Lakewood Ranch couldn’t brew up another cup of competition, 7 Brew Coffee has entered the ring. The new drive-thru coffee stop, which opened on October 20, 2025, along Route 70, introduces a pit-stop-style model that’s all about speed, smiles, and streamlined service.
And they picked quite the battleground. The new 7 Brew sits directly across from Dunkin’, within latte-throwing distance of Starbucks, Panera Bread, and Wawa — a corridor that’s become ground zero for what I’m calling the Coffee Wars of Lakewood Ranch.
⚡ The 7 Brew Experience
Pulling into 7 Brew feels more like entering a Formula 1 pit lane than a coffee shop. Attendants meet you in the drive-thru line — taking orders, processing payments on tablets, and chatting casually through your car window. It’s a Chick-fil-A-style service model, but built entirely around coffee culture.
The pickup process is nearly seamless: no app required, no long waits, and your drink is ready by the time you reach the window. For busy commuters on Route 70 or parents en route to school drop-offs, this will be a hit…