Dutch Mafia, get ready for Dutch Bros. to make its debut in Iowa. The coffee chain based out of Tempe, Arizona, plans to open its first location in the Hawkeye State on the south side of Des Moines.

The drive-thru coffee shop with a cultlike following filed paperwork with the city of Des Moines to redevelop an existing Fazoli’s at 4800 S.E. 14th St. in Des Moines into a 986-square-foot drive-thru with no indoor dining. Dutch Bros did not respond to requests for comment. More: Who won Des Moines Register's first Coffee Showdown? Zanzibar's and Daisy Chain faced off

What makes Dutch Bros stand out?

The high-energy lifestyle brand sets itself apart from Starbucks’ café culture with the convenience of a drive-thru, upbeat music, and energetic staff known as “broistas.” It’s an ambiance me

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