Headline: New 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coming to Clementon — A Convenient Pit Stop for I‑295 Commuters and Gloucester Township Residents
By Ari Williams — 295Times.com (Gloucester Township / Camden County)
7 Brew Coffee is rolling into Clementon this January, and the brand’s signature drive-thru model — plus a handful of free-drink events around opening — makes this more than just another coffee stop. For people who live, work, or commute along the I‑295 corridor through Camden County, this is exactly the kind of quick, grab‑and‑go amenity that fits today’s suburban travel patterns.
Where it sits and who it serves
The new 7 Brew will occupy a commercial parcel in the Clementon retail stretch just off the borough’s main corridors, close to the border with Gloucester Township. That location puts it within easy reach of neighborhoods in Gloucester Township and nearby exits used by drivers on I‑295 headed toward Cherry Hill, Mt. Laurel, and points north and south across Camden County. A quick look on Google Maps shows the Clementon retail area as a cluster of small shopping centers and strip plazas — the sort of spot where a drive‑thru coffee concept can capture both local morning traffic and commuters cutting over from the highway.
Why this matters to Gloucester Township and I‑295 commuters
– Commuter convenience: For drivers using the nearby I‑295 ramps, a drive‑thru that moves vehicles quickly can shave minutes off a morning routine. That matters for shift workers, school drop‑offs, and anyone trying to beat rush hour into Philadelphia or points south.
– Retail mix and foot traffic: New food-and-beverage tenants often act as anchors for small retail nodes. A busy 7 Brew could help support neighboring small businesses — or in some cases, compete with them — depending on how foot traffic patterns shift.
– Jobs and local tax base: Even a small drive‑thru adds part‑time and full‑time jobs and modest ratables for the borough and county. For towns like Clementon and nearby Gloucester Township that chase small-scale commercial investment, that’s a positive.
About the brand
7 Brew is a fast-growing drive‑thru coffee chain that’s expanded across New Jersey and nearby states in recent years. The concept favors speed and convenience: a menu heavy on cold brew and nitro offerings, signature lattes, and seasonal flavors, served with the kind of drive‑thru efficiency commuters expect. Yelp reviews of other 7 Brew locations show strong appreciation from customers for quick service and unique cold-beverage options, while also flagging occasional peak‑time waits — something to watch for once the Clementon shop hits its stride.
Opening and free drink events
The company has announced a January opening for the Clementon store, and plans to mark the launch with a series of free‑drink promotions during opening week. Those kinds of events are common with new 7 Brew openings — they drive lines on day one, give local customers a chance to sample the menu, and create social media buzz that helps a store break in quickly.
Community reaction and context
Local reaction to chain coffee openings tends to split along familiar lines: many residents welcome the convenience and new jobs, while others worry about traffic at already busy intersections or prefer supporting independent cafés. Regional outlets like NJ.com and local Patch sites have regularly covered retail development and the growth of drive‑thru coffee in suburban New Jersey, noting how these businesses respond to commuter needs and changing consumer preferences. On Yelp and neighborhood Facebook groups, people often praise the convenience while asking practical questions — parking, hours, and whether morning lines will back up local streets.
How this fits bigger development trends
Two trends intersect here:
1) The proliferation of drive‑thru coffee: Across southern New Jersey, drive‑thru coffee concepts are finding success in car‑centric suburbs, especially where redevelopment and small retail pads provide easy access from main roads and highway ramps.
2) Small‑scale commercial infill: Towns around I‑295 are seeing incremental retail investments rather than big box growth. A new 7 Brew is a classic infill play: small footprint, potentially high turnover, and an immediate service to commuters and local residents.
What to watch next
– Traffic flow during morning and evening peak times — whether the site’s driveway and neighboring intersections handle the extra pull‑ins without spillover onto local roads.
– Relations with nearby independent cafés and restaurants — whether this addition stimulates more daytime business for the retail cluster or draws customers away.
– How the store’s hours and workforce integrate with local needs, particularly for early-shift workers in healthcare and retail.
If you live or work off exit ramps along I‑295 in Gloucester Township or the surrounding parts of Camden County, this is one to note. A fast, friendly drive‑thru coffee outlet can be a small but meaningful improvement to daily life: quicker morning routines, more options for afternoon pick‑ups, and another local business on the map.
Got a photo of the new Clementon location, an inside scoop on the opening crew, or firsthand reaction to the free‑drink days? Send tips and pictures to news@295times.com — we’ll keep an eye on how this new stop shapes morning runs along the I‑295 corridor.
Sources and context: location and site context verified on Google Maps; regional development trends and local reaction reported in outlets such as NJ.com and Patch.com; community reviews of other 7 Brew sites referenced from Yelp.
