7 Brew Warrenville, IL Grand Opening: November 9, 2026 at 28231 Diehl Road
7 Brew’s official location page lists its Warrenville, IL stand at 28231 Diehl Road as “Coming Soon: November 9th, 2026,” and the grand opening flyer confirms Opening Day on Monday, November 9. Before that, a pay-what-you-want Caffeine for a Cause on November 6–8 raises money for Little Friends. Community Hours with free small drinks follow on November 9–13, then Swag Day on Saturday, November 14. The stand replaces a vacant McDonald’s building, and city documents show a detailed traffic plan for the busy promotional days.
Quick Facts: 7 Brew Warrenville, IL
From 7 Brew’s official location page, grand opening flyer and City of Warrenville documents.
Quick answer: The new 7 Brew is at 28231 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL 60555, on the former McDonald’s site. Opening Day is Monday, November 9, 2026. Caffeine for a Cause (Friday–Sunday, November 6–8) is pay what you want with a limited menu, and the flyer says all proceeds are donated to Little Friends. Community Hours (November 9–13) offer free small drinks at one per present customer, and Swag Day (Saturday, November 14) gives a free shirt with a large drink while supplies last.
Full Grand Opening Schedule
| Date | Event | Times (per flyer) | Offer (per flyer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Nov 6 | Caffeine for a Cause | 7–10 AM and 3–6 PM | Pay what you want, limited menu, proceeds to Little Friends |
| Saturday, Nov 7 | Caffeine for a Cause | 9 AM–12 PM and 3–6 PM | Pay what you want, limited menu, proceeds to Little Friends |
| Sunday, Nov 8 | Caffeine for a Cause | 11 AM–3 PM | Pay what you want, limited menu, proceeds to Little Friends |
| Monday, Nov 9 | Opening Day | No separate offer on the flyer | Community Hours also begin today |
| Mon–Fri, Nov 9–13 | Community Hours | 7–8 AM, 12–1 PM and 5–6 PM, each day | Free small drinks, 1 per present customer |
| Saturday, Nov 14 | Swag Day | 5:30 AM–11 PM | Large drink = free shirt, while supplies last |
By our count, Caffeine for a Cause runs 16 hours across three days (6 on Friday, 6 on Saturday, 4 on Sunday), and Community Hours add 15 more across five days. These totals are ours, not 7 Brew’s. This flyer has no Friends & Family event.
The official 7 Brew grand opening flyer for Augusta, GA.
How Each Event Works
- Caffeine for a Cause (Nov 6–8). The flyer tag reads “Pay What You Want,” with “all proceeds donated to Little Friends” and “limited menu available.” The flyer does not list the limited menu.
- Opening Day (Monday, Nov 9). The flyer gives the date only. The official location page shows the same date as “Coming Soon.”
- Community Hours (Nov 9–13). Free small drinks in three one-hour windows each day, one drink per present customer.
- Swag Day (Saturday, Nov 14). “Large Drink = Free Shirt!” from 5:30 AM to 11 PM, while supplies last. The flyer shows mint, red and pink shirts. Sizes and quantities are not stated.
The flyer does not define “present customer.” We read it as one free drink for each person who is there, but 7 Brew has not clarified.
About Little Friends
The flyer names Little Friends as the recipient of Caffeine for a Cause proceeds but gives no description. Little Friends is a Naperville-based human services agency, founded in 1965, that serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism and related needs, according to a June 2025 NCTV17 report. The flyer does not say it is the same organization, so check 7 Brew’s social pages before you donate.
How the City Plans to Handle the Crowds
Unusually, this stand’s traffic plan is public. The applicant, Who Brew LLC, filed a “Promotional Days” drive-through operation plan with the City of Warrenville. It covers the grand opening, Swag Day and Jackpot Days, and it was written to keep lines from backing into the shopping center, Dodge Drive, Davis Parkway and Diehl Road. The plan is a version submitted for the city’s review, so details may have changed.
- Space. The plan says the site holds 48 cars before traffic would back onto Private Road, with about 15 more cars in a single-file overflow line to the west.
- Trigger. Queue management starts when the line passes 25 vehicles on a promotional day.
- Traffic control. Warrenville police or a third-party traffic control company will direct traffic, with at least two units.
- Staffing. For Swag Day, at least three New Stand Opening Specialists plus up to 20–25 additional team members.
- Big orders. If a large order slows the stand, customers may be asked to pull into the parking spaces north of the drive aisle to wait.
- Swag Day timing. The plan defines Swag Day as the first Saturday after Grand Opening Monday, which matches the flyer’s November 14.
What this means for you: follow the team members and traffic control directions, and expect a managed line on the busy days.
Hours After Opening
The official location page lists these hours:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30 AM–10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM–10:00 PM |
Hours can change. Confirm on the official page before you go.
Address and Contact
| Detail | Listing |
|---|---|
| Address (official page) | 28231 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL 60555 |
| Address (flyer) | 28231 Diehl Road |
| Applicant | Who Brew LLC (Nashville, TN), per the City of Warrenville |
| Property owner | Menard Inc, per the City of Warrenville |
| Phone (as listed) | (479) 358-9274 |
The address matches on 7 Brew’s page, the flyer and the city documents. The phone number is printed on 7 Brew’s page as shown. Its (479) area code is an Arkansas code, so confirm it before you rely on it.
The Site: From McDonald’s to 7 Brew
- Former use. A city staff report says the site, in the Cantera development, housed a McDonald’s, and that the roughly 4,000 sq ft building has been vacant since McDonald’s closed in fall 2023.
- The new stand. A drive-through-only building of about 748 sq ft with a canopy, on about 2.69 acres, with 16 parking spaces.
- Queue. 45 on-site stacking spaces, more than the 37 the traffic study projected, plus about 18 overflow spaces.
- Hours. Sunday–Thursday 5:30 AM–10 PM and Friday–Saturday 5:30 AM–11 PM, matching the official page.
Approval Timeline
| When | What was reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Pre-application meeting | City staff report |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Legal notice posted for the hearing | City of Warrenville |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Plan Commission public hearing opened and continued | City of Warrenville |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve a major PUD amendment and sign amendments. No public testimony was recorded. | Draft minutes; city memo |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Official page and flyer list the Nov 9 opening | 7 Brew |
The city’s traffic consultant, Kimley-Horn, concluded that the Davis Parkway and Diehl Road intersection “retains sufficient capacity” for the expected traffic, with a mid-day peak around 10 AM. We did not find the City Council vote itself.
What the Flyer Does Not Show
- No Friends & Family event.
- No Opening Day deal beyond the date.
- Jackpot Day. The official page says stands celebrate on the 7th of each month from 7 AM to 7 PM. Under the operation plan, the promotion is not advertised but honored if a customer asks, and traffic control still applies. November 7 falls during Caffeine for a Cause, before opening. By our reading, the first Jackpot Day after opening is December 7. See our Jackpot Day guide.
Tips for Opening Week
- Caffeine for a Cause comes first, on Nov 6–8. Bring a donation amount in mind, since the price is up to you.
- Expect a managed line on the busy days, and follow the team members’ and traffic control directions.
- Match your visit to the day’s window, which differ between Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Go on Saturday, November 14 for the shirt, and buy a large drink. Supplies are limited.
- Join 7 Brew Rewards for points on every drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the new 7 Brew in Warrenville, IL open?
Monday, November 9, 2026, according to 7 Brew’s location page and grand opening flyer.
What is the address?
28231 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL 60555.
What used to be at this address?
A McDonald’s, per a City of Warrenville staff report. The building has been vacant since the restaurant closed in fall 2023.
What is Caffeine for a Cause?
A pay-what-you-want event on Friday–Sunday, November 6–8 (7–10 AM and 3–6 PM Friday, 9 AM–12 PM and 3–6 PM Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM Sunday) with a limited menu. The flyer says all proceeds are donated to Little Friends.
Are the drinks really free?
The flyer says “Free Small Drinks!” with “1 drink per present customer” during Community Hours. Caffeine for a Cause is pay what you want, not free.
What are Community Hours?
Monday through Friday, November 9–13, at 7–8 AM, 12–1 PM and 5–6 PM each day, per the flyer.
When is Swag Day in Warrenville?
Saturday, November 14, from 5:30 AM to 11 PM. A large drink gets a free shirt, while supplies last.
What are the regular hours?
5:30 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 AM to 11 PM Friday and Saturday, per the official page.
How will traffic be handled?
The applicant’s filed plan calls for extra staff, queue management once the line passes 25 cars, and police or third-party traffic control on promotional days. See the section above.
Who is behind this 7 Brew?
The City of Warrenville lists Who Brew LLC of Nashville, TN as the applicant and Menard Inc as the property owner.
Is there a drive-thru?
Yes. City documents describe a drive-through-only coffee shop with a canopy and 45 on-site stacking spaces.
Is Jackpot Day offered at this stand?
7 Brew’s page lists Jackpot Day on the 7th of each month, from 7 AM to 7 PM. The first one after opening would be December 7, by our reading.
Sources
- 7 Brew official location page and grand opening flyer, Warrenville, IL (28231 Diehl Road), viewed November 5, 2026
- City of Warrenville: 28231 Diehl Road 7 Brew Development
- City of Warrenville: Plan Commission staff report, Feb 19, 2026
- City of Warrenville: 7 Brew Promotional Days Drive-Thru Stacking Operation Plan (V1)
- City of Warrenville: Plan Commission/ZBA draft minutes, Feb 19, 2026
- City of Warrenville: Staff liaison report, March 2026
- NCTV17: Little Friends celebrates 60 years (June 3, 2025)
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