Dutch Bros. opens in Ahwatukee: Get coffee deals, raise money for Desert Vista High School

The wait is over, Ahwatukee. Your first-ever Dutch Bros. opens Saturday, Feb. 24.

Located on Chandler Boulevard and 32nd Street, the civic-minded coffee shop with a cult-following — and two drive-through lanes — begins business at 5 a.m.

We wonder what time that means the lines will start?

As a bonus, on grand-opening day only, Dutch Bros. will offer 16-ounce drinks for $1. That includes coffee, smoothies, teas, freezes, Dutch Bros. private-label energy drink, Dutch Bros. Blue Rebel and a nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee. Proceeds will be donated to nearby Desert Vista High School.

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The Ahwatukee Dutch Bros. is the newest for owner-operator Jim Thompson. He was the first franchisee to bring the popular coffee brand to Arizona when he opened a location near Arizona State University in 2007.

He now has branches in Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa and Gilbert. His expansion plans include opening at least 20 more across Phoenix, including a branch near Chandler Fashion Center, the first in Chandler. 

Details: 3215 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. Other locations at dutchbros.com.

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