Drive-thru coffee establishments in northwest Indiana will soon face more competition.

Oregon-based Dutch Bros, which operates more than 1,000 locations, mainly on the West Coast, will make its first entrance into the region with a location in Valparaiso. Vicki Thrasher, building commissioner and code enforcement director for the city of Valparaiso, confirmed Dutch Bros will take over the space at 2510 LaPorte Ave., which was formerly occupied by Pizza Hut.

It won't be the only drive-thru coffee establishment in town, however.

A 7 Brew will be built at 2805 Calumet Ave. on the city's North Side, Thrasher said. The coffee shop will be located on the site of the former Long John Silver's.

Crown Point, meanwhile, will also be getting a 7 Brew, marking the coffee chain's second location in

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