Dutch Bros Coffee Opened New Champaign Location

The coffee chain has expanded its Illinois footprint to 1813 N. Neil St. in Champaign.

Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Dutch Bros Coffee expanded its Illinois retail presence on Monday with the opening of a new location at 1813 N. Neil St. in Champaign. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Dutch Bros Coffee has officially launched its newest location in Champaign, situated at 1813 N. Neil St. The site opened its doors to customers at 5 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

Why it matters

The opening marks the company's continued growth across Illinois and strengthens its presence in Champaign County following the arrival of the chain's first state store in Urbana last year.

This site serves as the second Dutch Bros Coffee location in Champaign County. The building at 1813 N. Neil St. occupies space that previously housed a Bob Evans restaurant.

The players

Dutch Bros Coffee

This drive-thru coffee company operates hundreds of locations across the United States.

The details

The new facility is positioned in a space formerly occupied by a Bob Evans restaurant. It joins other established Illinois locations for the chain, which are also currently operating in Bloomington, Rockford, and Edwardsville.

The first Dutch Bros location in Illinois opened in Urbana in December 2025.
The Champaign location opened at 5 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

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Market Landscape

This opening follows the pattern set by the rapid Midwestern expansion of Dutch Bros Coffee in recent years. By establishing multiple sites within Champaign County, the firm is aggressively increasing its regional market share against established coffee competitors.

Local residents now have a new option for coffee service at the 1813 N. Neil St. location. Customers can access the facility starting at 5 a.m. daily.

The takeaway

The transformation of the former Bob Evans site into a coffee shop reflects ongoing changes in local real estate utilization. Residents should note that the new location is one of two now available within the county.