7 Brew Dubuque, IA: Grand Opening October 19, 2026 – Kennedy Mall, 555 John F Kennedy Road
7 Brew opens its first Dubuque stand Monday, October 19, 2026, in the Kennedy Mall parking lot at the corner of John F. Kennedy Road and Stoneman Road. The Caffeine for a Cause weekend for The Foundation of Youth has already wrapped up, and Friends & Family free drinks start this Friday. Here is the full schedule, official hours, directions, and who is behind the stand.
Update: October 14, 2026
This page was first published as a planning update with no confirmed date. 7 Brew’s official location page, its grand opening flyer, and Kennedy Mall’s own event listing now confirm the stand opens Monday, October 19, 2026. We have rebuilt the page with the full schedule, hours, and operator details, and corrected earlier statements that the opening year was 2025 and that this would be 7 Brew’s first Iowa stand.
Quick Facts: 7 Brew Dubuque, IA (Kennedy Mall)
Confirmed via the stand’s official grand opening flyer, 7 Brew’s location page, and Kennedy Mall.
Quick answer: 7 Brew Dubuque, IA opens Monday, October 19, 2026 at 555 John F Kennedy Road, Dubuque, IA 52002, in the Kennedy Mall parking lot. Friends & Family free small drinks run October 16-18, Community Hours free drinks run October 19-23, and Swag Day is Saturday, October 24, with a free T-shirt for any large drink. The stand is drive-thru only with a walk-up window and will be open 5:30 AM to 10 PM most days and until 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Official Operating Hours
7 Brew’s location page for Dubuque lists these hours, which match what the local business press reported:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday, Saturday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Full Grand Opening Schedule
Sourced directly from the stand’s official grand opening flyer:
| Dates | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9 | Caffeine for a Cause | 9 AM-3 PM. Pay what you want, all proceeds donated to The Foundation of Youth (Completed) |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Caffeine for a Cause | 10 AM-4 PM. Pay what you want (Completed) |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Caffeine for a Cause | 10 AM-4 PM. Pay what you want (Completed) |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Friends & Family | 7-10 AM & 3-6 PM. Free small drinks, 1 per present customer |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Friends & Family | 9 AM-12 PM & 3-6 PM. Free small drinks, 1 per present customer |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Friends & Family | 10 AM-2 PM. Free small drinks, 1 per present customer |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Grand Opening Day | The stand officially opens for business |
| Mon Oct 19-Fri Oct 23 | Community Hours | 8-9 AM, 12-1 PM & 5-6 PM daily. Free small drinks, 1 per present customer |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Swag Day | 5:30 AM-11 PM. Free 7 Brew t-shirt with any large drink purchase, while supplies last |
7 Brew’s page also describes Jackpot Day: stop by on the 7th of every month between 7 AM and 7 PM for a surprise. The first Jackpot Day after opening will be Saturday, November 7. Details may change; confirm with the location before visiting.
7 Brew’s official grand opening flyer for 555 John F Kennedy Road, Dubuque, IA.
How to Get Free Drinks This Week
Friends & Family: Oct 16-18
One free small drink per customer present in the vehicle. Friday and Saturday have morning and afternoon windows; Sunday is one window, 10 AM-2 PM.
Community Hours: Oct 19-23
One free small drink per customer present, three windows a day: 8-9 AM, 12-1 PM, and 5-6 PM, starting on opening day.
Swag Day: Oct 24
Buy any large drink and get a free T-shirt, while supplies last. The flyer shows pink, black, white, and gray shirts.
Jackpot Day: Nov 7
7 Brew’s page says to stop by on the 7th of each month between 7 AM and 7 PM for a surprise. The prize has not been announced.
Caffeine for a Cause: The Foundation of Youth
The flyer says all proceeds from the October 9-11 pay-what-you-want weekend were donated to The Foundation of Youth. That event is over. We could not find an announced total or further details about the organization, so this page does not describe its work.
Where Exactly Is This 7 Brew?
7 Brew’s official page lists the address as 555 John F Kennedy Road, Suite 720, Dubuque, IA 52002, which is the mall’s street address. The Telegraph Herald reported that the stand sits on a plot leased from the mall at the corner of Stoneman Road and John F. Kennedy Road, and BizTimes described it as in the Kennedy Mall parking lot. Kennedy Mall’s own event listing places it in the parking lot near UMB Bank. Cafaro Co. owns and manages the mall. It is a standalone drive-thru stand, not a shop inside the mall building.
7 Brew’s page gives directions from Stephen Hempstead High School, about a mile away: turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave., then right onto John F. Kennedy Rd., and the stand will be on your right.
Open 555 John F Kennedy Road in Google Maps
Who Is Behind the Dubuque Stand?
BizTimes reported that the franchise owner group is 7 Brew Ampler Group, and quoted Nathan Hastings, the group’s director of operations. He described the building as arriving in pieces that “connect like Legos,” and said the brand differentiates itself through “the experience,” which he tied to hiring and training for kindness. 7 Brew’s hiring link for Dubuque goes to the 7brewiowa careers site. BizTimes did not name the individual owners.
Jobs and Staffing
BizTimes reported the operator plans to hire more than 80 full-time and part-time employees. A typical weekend shift will have about a dozen workers, and opening day may bring 40 to 50 people to the stand, supported by a crew of trainers from 7 Brew. Pay was not reported. If you want a job, use the hiring link on 7 Brew’s Dubuque page.
From Announcement to Opening Day
| Date | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | Telegraph Herald reports construction underway on a plot leased from Kennedy Mall, with a possible opening before the holidays | Telegraph Herald |
| September 6, 2026 | BizTimes reports 80-plus hires planned and opening expected in mid-October | BizTimes |
| Oct 9-11, 2026 | Caffeine for a Cause | Official flyer |
| Oct 16-18, 2026 | Friends & Family | Official flyer |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Grand opening | Official flyer, location page, Kennedy Mall |
The building is modular, delivered on two flatbed trailers and assembled on site with permanent fixtures and utilities connected, per BizTimes. The stand has a drive-thru window and a walk-up window and no indoor seating. Neither report gave the number of drive-thru lanes.
Not Iowa’s First 7 Brew
BizTimes reported that this will be 7 Brew’s 11th Iowa location, so Dubuque is new to the brand’s Iowa map but not the first stand in the state. It is the only 7 Brew listed for Dubuque on the official site.
What to Order When It Opens
7 Brew’s Dubuque page lists four local favorites: a Strawberry Smoothie with Whipped Cream, a Blondie with Whipped Cream and Caramel Drizzle, an Ocean Breeze 7 Energy with Cold Foam, and a Georgia Peach Green Tea. The Telegraph Herald also noted cinnamon roll, banana bread, and toasted marshmallow coffees on the menu, and BizTimes cited about 20,000 drink combinations and a small food selection such as muffin tops. Browse the full menu on our 7 Brew menu guide. The opening also falls in the middle of 7 Brew’s October promotions: try the new Frankenchai Matcha Latte, add the $2 Protein Boost to any drink, or save a stop for the Halloween Fill-A-Tray deal of four medium drinks for $17 on October 31. The stand accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, major credit cards, and cash, and you can earn points with 7 Brew Rewards.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does 7 Brew Dubuque, IA open?
Monday, October 19, 2026, according to 7 Brew’s official grand opening flyer, its Dubuque location page, and Kennedy Mall’s event listing.
Where is the Dubuque 7 Brew located?
In the Kennedy Mall parking lot, at the corner of John F. Kennedy Road and Stoneman Road. The official address is 555 John F Kennedy Road, Suite 720, Dubuque, IA 52002.
What are the hours for 7 Brew Dubuque?
5:30 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 AM to 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, according to 7 Brew’s location page.
When are the free drinks at 7 Brew Dubuque?
Friends & Family runs October 16-18 and Community Hours run October 19-23. Both offer one free small drink per present customer in set time windows listed in the schedule above.
When is Swag Day at 7 Brew Dubuque?
Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5:30 AM to 11 PM. Buy any large drink and get a free 7 Brew T-shirt, while supplies last. The flyer shows pink, black, white, and gray shirts.
What was the Caffeine for a Cause weekend in Dubuque?
A pay-what-you-want weekend held October 9-11, 2026. The flyer says all proceeds were donated to The Foundation of Youth. The event has ended.
Who owns the Dubuque 7 Brew?
BizTimes reported that the franchise owner group is 7 Brew Ampler Group, and quoted its director of operations, Nathan Hastings.
Is this the first 7 Brew in Iowa?
No. BizTimes reported that it will be 7 Brew’s 11th Iowa location.
Is the Dubuque 7 Brew drive-thru only?
It has no indoor seating. BizTimes reported that the stand has a drive-thru window and a walk-up window.
How many people will work at the Dubuque 7 Brew?
BizTimes reported that the operator plans to hire more than 80 employees, with about a dozen on a typical weekend shift and 40 to 50 on opening day.
What is Jackpot Day at 7 Brew?
According to 7 Brew’s Dubuque page, you can stop by on the 7th of every month between 7 AM and 7 PM for a surprise. The next one is Saturday, November 7, 2026, and the prize has not been announced.
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