Cape Coral

Coffee Rush Expanding to Cape Coral With Drive-Thru Service

Coffee Rush centers its menu on customizable coffee drinks, baked goods, and simple breakfast sandwiches for customers on the go.

Picture courtesy of Coffee Rush.

CAPE CORAL, FL — Coffee Rush is preparing to open its second Florida location at 1189 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, FL 33991, targeting a late May or early June opening, owner Tessa Yost told Business Debut. The drive-thru coffee concept originated in Oregon and is now expanding across Southwest Florida as the brand grows beyond its Pacific Northwest roots.

This Cape Coral shop will follow the brand’s first Florida location, which opened in November at 9670 SR 82 in Fort Myers.

What to Expect

Coffee Rush operates as a drive-thru focused coffee concept with a design built for speed and convenience. Each location features two drive-thru lanes where staff take orders in person, allowing customers to order and pick up from either side of the building.

The concept also includes walk-up windows for neighborhood foot traffic, along with a small outdoor seating area that can accommodate about four to five guests. The goal is to combine convenience with a more personal service style.

“We take your order in line in person, so we really try to have a good connection with our customers,” Yost told Business Debut.

Coffee Rush was founded in 1992 by Ron and Lisa Yost in Oregon, long before drive-thru coffee became common. The company has since grown to eight locations in the Portland metropolitan area.

The menu focuses on customizable coffee drinks made with premium ingredients, including Ghirardelli chocolate powders and caramel. White chocolate mochas and caramel drinks rank among the most popular options.

Customers can also expect breakfast items such as bacon, egg and cheese or sausage breakfast sandwiches, along with baked goods sourced from regional partners including Punta Gorda’s Nino’s Bakery.

Yost, who grew up working in the family business, moved to Florida three years ago to help lead the company’s expansion. “We saw a really good market opportunity here, especially for drive-thru coffee,” she told Business Debut.

Opening Timeline

The Cape Coral shop is targeting a late May or early June opening. It will mark the brand’s second Florida location and part of a broader regional growth plan.

The company plans to open six to seven additional locations across Florida over the next year as it continues to build its presence in the state.