7 Brew Baxter, MN: Grand Opening October 19, 2026 – 8464 Fairview Drive, Full Schedule
7 Brew opens its first Baxter stand Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8464 Fairview Drive, on a lot in front of Westgate Mall just off Highway 210. Friends & Family free drinks start tomorrow, Friday, October 16, followed by a week of Community Hours and a Saturday Swag Day. Here is the full schedule, official hours, directions, and the planning history behind the stand.
Update: October 15, 2026
This page was first published with no street address and 7 Brew’s typical hours. 7 Brew’s official location page and grand opening flyer now confirm the stand at 8464 Fairview Drive, the opening date of Monday, October 19, 2026, and the official hours. We have rebuilt the page with the full schedule and city approval details.
Quick Facts: 7 Brew Baxter, MN
Confirmed via the stand’s official grand opening flyer and 7 Brew’s location page.
Quick answer: 7 Brew Baxter, MN opens Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8464 Fairview Drive, Baxter, MN 56401. 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 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 Baxter lists these hours:
| 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 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 8464 Fairview Dr, Baxter, MN.
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.
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.
No Caffeine for a Cause Weekend
The flyer lists no pay-what-you-want charity weekend for Baxter, so the free-drink events begin directly with Friends & Family on October 16.
Where Exactly Is This 7 Brew?
7 Brew’s official page lists the address as 8464 Fairview Drive, Baxter, MN 56401. The Brainerd Dispatch described the site as a 1.1-acre lot owned by Westgate Mall, in front of the mall between Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union and First Western Bank, just off Fairview Road near the intersection of Highway 210 and Baxter Drive. It is accessed from the Highway 210 frontage road and from the Westgate Mall side. 7 Brew’s page gives directions from Central Lakes College, about 1.6 miles away: turn right onto W. College Dr., take the third exit at the traffic circle onto SW 4th St., turn left onto Great River Rd./W. Washington St., then turn right onto Baxter Dr., and the stand will be straight ahead.
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How the Stand Works: Small Building, Two Lanes
The Brainerd Dispatch reported that the stand is a 510-square-foot, drive-thru-only building with no indoor seating and no walk-up access. The plan shows dual drive-thru lanes with 13 stacking stalls per lane and nine parking spaces. Baxter’s city planner said the traffic flows quickly because “it’s not really an order window,” and the developer’s representative said there is “no speaker box ordering” and “it’s all human to human interaction.” The building is smaller than city code normally allows, so the project needed a variance in addition to conditional use permits.
From City Approval to Opening Day
| Date | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | Baxter Planning and Zoning Commission approves the project and recommends it proceed | Brainerd Dispatch |
| February 17, 2026 | Baxter City Council approves conditional use permits and agreements on stormwater, infrastructure, and inspections | Brainerd Dispatch |
| Oct 16-18, 2026 | Friends & Family | Official flyer |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Grand opening | Official flyer and location page |
The council approvals required private on-site stormwater facilities with a maintenance agreement, and no building permit could be issued until the developer deposited escrow funds for inspection costs and fees. The developer also had to install public water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater improvements. The lot sat about six to seven feet below surrounding properties and needed roughly five feet of fill. The Brainerd Dispatch’s coverage of the approvals did not say outright that the variance passed, but the stand is now built and opening.
Who Is Behind the Baxter Stand?
The developer and applicant was Matt Development Co., with Matthew Gilbert as development manager for the 7 Brew project, per the Brainerd Dispatch. 7 Brew’s hiring link for Baxter goes to a Cold Brew careers site, but we could not find reporting that names the franchise operator, so we are not naming one. Minnesota Business reported in June 2026 that each 7 Brew typically employs 60 to 75 people. That is a general figure for the brand, not a confirmed Baxter staffing number.
What to Order When It Opens
7 Brew’s Baxter 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. 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 Baxter, MN open?
Monday, October 19, 2026, according to 7 Brew’s official grand opening flyer and its Baxter location page.
What is the address of the Baxter 7 Brew?
8464 Fairview Drive, Baxter, MN 56401, on a lot in front of Westgate Mall just off Highway 210.
What are the hours for 7 Brew Baxter?
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 Baxter?
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 Baxter?
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.
Is there a Caffeine for a Cause weekend in Baxter?
Not on the official flyer. The Baxter schedule starts with Friends & Family free drinks on October 16.
Is the Baxter 7 Brew near Westgate Mall?
Yes. It sits on a lot owned by Westgate Mall, in front of the mall between Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union and First Western Bank, near Highway 210 and Baxter Drive.
Is the Baxter 7 Brew drive-thru only?
Yes. The Brainerd Dispatch described a 510-square-foot building with no indoor seating and no walk-up access, and two drive-thru lanes.
Who is developing the Baxter 7 Brew?
Matt Development Co. applied for the city approvals, and Matthew Gilbert was its development manager for the project, per the Brainerd Dispatch. The franchise operator has not been named in the coverage we found.
What is Jackpot Day at 7 Brew?
According to 7 Brew’s Baxter 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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