Overview
- Dutch Bros, which opens Thursday in Melrose Park at 1931 N. Mannheim Rd, kicks off its first push into the Chicago area.
- The shop will run 5 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a free keychain on opening day with any drink purchase while supplies last.
- The company says Oak Park and Elk Grove Village are planned next, with Rockford, New Lenox and Buffalo Grove slated to open this summer.
- Dutch Bros already operates Illinois sites in Urbana, Fairview Heights, Mount Vernon and Edwardsville.
- Founded in Oregon in 1992, the chain reports 1,177+ locations in 25 states and says it is the third-largest U.S. coffee brand.