Tí Cafe, the Vietnamese coffee shop that built a following on Denver's Broadway, is opening a second location in Aurora this fall. The new cafe is set to take over the former 7-Eleven space at Birchtree Shopping Center, at 1910 S. Havana Street.
A Second Home for Phin-Dripped Coffee
According to WhatNow, the Aurora shop will mark Tí Cafe's expansion beyond its original Denver storefront, bringing its traditional phin brewing method for Vietnamese espresso to a new part of the metro area. The business listing site onhavanastreet.com confirms the timing, noting the cafe is opening its second location on Havana Street this summer, though WhatNow's report points to a fall 2026 opening at the Havana Street address. The two accounts differ slightly on the season, but both agree the new spot is coming this year.
Tí Cafe was founded by three sisters who set out to build a cafe centered on Vietnamese coffee, family, and cultural connection, per WhatNow's reporting. The name itself carries that family thread: tí comes from a Vietnamese term of endearment meaning small or tiny, and it's a family nickname passed down through generations, according to the same onhavanastreet.com listing. The Aurora listing also describes the cafe as having built a loyal following in Denver for its authentic Vietnamese coffee, bold flavors, and cozy, community-driven vibe.
Havana Street's Business Mix
The Havana Business Improvement District’s 2024 annual update says it continued Eat On Havana Street promotions for more than 100 restaurants, including international markets, along the corridor. The update describes one public effort to promote local businesses.
For background on the business’s Denver roots, Denverite reported that Tí: Cafe Ta began in Denver in 2021. That is the history of the original shop, rather than a separate business or the opening date for the planned Aurora location.
Egg Coffee, Kem Drinks, and a Rotating Seasonal Menu
The signature draw is the coffee itself. Tí Cafe offers cà phê sữa, non-dairy Vietnamese coffee, flan-topped iced coffee, and traditional Vietnamese egg coffee, all built around the idea that Vietnamese coffee is a social experience centered on gathering, conversation, and connection, per WhatNow. The onhavanastreet.com listing echoes that emphasis, promising signature Vietnamese coffee and teas at the new location, with each phin-dripped cup meant to tell a story.
WhatNow also reports that the menu includes matcha and hojicha drinks, milk teas, Thai tea, and sparkling fruit drinks. Its Kem series adds a cream layer to specialty drinks, with flavors that change seasonally.
Pastries, Buns, and a Nod to Anime Nights
WhatNow reports that the Denver cafe also serves Vietnamese-inspired snacks and sweets, including bánh pate chaud, mooncakes, macarons, sesame balls, and filled buns. The publication has also reported on seasonal anime-themed events and collaborations with local small-business bakers at the Denver shop.
Neither account provides a confirmed opening date beyond the general seasonal window, and no permit, lease, or construction details have been independently verified for the Havana Street buildout. For now, Aurora residents curious about phin-dripped coffee and egg coffee closer to home will have to watch for an official opening announcement.
