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Drive-through, delivery and table service are three areas Maricopa resident Karin Helton is targeting in an effort to establish her new business, Java Junction.

Helton and her husband, Dana Helton, opened Sept.. 4. She believes it's the only drive-through coffee and sandwich shop in the city of Maricopa.

Helton, who previously worked for a coffee shop at Arizona State University, said she opened her shop to fill a need in the city.

“This location used to be a drive-through coffee shop, but they didn’t open until 8 a.m., so I think they were really missing the marketplace,” Helton said.

Java Junction offers the same variety of coffee drinks as the big chains, such as Starbucks, but for about half the price. Plus, she serves salads, sandwiches, salads, cookies, smoothies and several other items.

In addition to the drive-through service, Helton also offers free delivery service and wi-fi for her customers. “We are willing to do whatever is possible to make this business a success,” Helton said. 

At a glance:

Name: Java Junction
Address: 19395 N. John Wayne Parkway
Phone: 520-494-7131
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.- 3 p.m.

• What? Why is this the first time I am hearing about this? Yeah for drive through coffee places! Now, I just need to find the place. (peanut)
• Good luck on this. The site you picked is prone to failure due to the location and difficulty entering and exiting. You need to get some seious signs up or nobody will know you are there. This site will not be enough. Get the signs up! Good Luck. (ForcedFriction)
• This is the first I have heard about it too. Where is this place located exactly? I have not seen it! (BonJoviFan)
• South of the tracks on the east side of the road where Marilen's furniture was. (CyndiWitczak)
• Good luck to you and your business! This article really should have given more details on the location. (janniecat)