Dutch Bros has quietly pushed into Houston's Inner Loop, slipping a compact drive-thru and walk-up window into 2301 University Boulevard near Rice Village. The new University Boulevard outpost started serving customers in late October and marks the brand's first location inside Loop 610, giving students and surrounding neighborhoods another quick-service alternative to their usual coffee runs.
According to Community Impact, a Dutch Bros representative confirmed the shop opened Oct. 26, 2025. The brand's official location page lists 2301 University Blvd. and notes that the outpost operates daily with a drive-thru and a pickup window, per Dutch Bros.
State records show the site was registered as "Dutch Bros Houston TX" and that the renovation was logged as a conversion of an existing fast-food restaurant, with construction scheduled from June 30 to Sept. 26, 2025, and an estimated cost of $200,000, per the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The filing lists the project at roughly 833 square feet and identifies Stewart Ventures Ltd. as the property owner.
What To Order And How The Setup Works
The menu at the University Boulevard shop sticks to the chain's signature lineup, including espresso drinks such as the Golden Eagle and the Annihilator, plus cold brew, chai, Rebels, Freezes and smoothies, according to Community Impact. The location also carries newer grab-and-go items Dutch Bros recently added, including muffin tops, breakfast sandwiches and granola bars.
From Salad And Go To Coffee Stop
The University Boulevard location occupies a former Salad and Go drive-thru, a switch first flagged by neighborhood retail watchers and later mirrored in state permitting records. Local coverage noted the Salad and Go at this site closed in mid-2025 before permits were filed for the coffee conversion, per Houston Historic Retail. That change tracks with a broader pattern of drive-thru coffee spots filling quick-service gaps around Rice Village and the nearby Texas Medical Center.
Those looking to swing by can order ahead through the Dutch Bros app or check the store page for hours and pickup options, per Dutch Bros. With the Inner Loop location now open, the brand has added another fast caffeine stop for commuters, area students and nearby residents.
