Tí Cafe is bringing its Vietnamese coffee culture to Aurora, with the Denver coffee shop preparing to open a second location on South Havana Street.
The new shop is planned for 1910 S. Havana Street, in the former 7-Eleven space at Birchtree Shopping Center. On Havana Street currently lists Tí Cafe as coming soon, with an expected fall 2026 opening.
For Tí Cafe, the Aurora location marks an expansion of a concept that began on Denver’s Broadway. The business was founded by three sisters, who built the café around Vietnamese coffee, family and creating a space where different cultures and backgrounds can come together.
The name itself comes from the Vietnamese term “tí,” which the sisters describe as a term of endearment meaning “small” or “tiny.” It is also a family nickname passed down through generations.
Vietnamese coffee will remain at the heart of the menu. Tí Cafe uses the traditional phin brewing method for its Vietnamese espresso and offers drinks including cà phê sữa, non-dairy Vietnamese coffee, flan-topped iced coffee and traditional Vietnamese egg coffee.
The menu also stretches beyond coffee. Customers can find matcha and hojicha drinks, milk teas, Thai tea, sparkling fruit drinks and Tí’s signature Kem Series, which features specialty drinks topped with a smooth cream layer.
Some of the more playful options include pandan matcha, blue toffee hojicha, banana cream pie and raspberry dark chocolate. Seasonal drinks rotate throughout the year as well. There will also be a selection of Vietnamese-inspired snacks and sweets, including bánh pate chaud, mooncakes, macarons, sesame balls, barbecue pork buns and custard buns.
Tí Cafe’s existing Denver shop also has a history of incorporating community events and creative collaborations into its business. The café hosts seasonal anime-themed events featuring special menus and works with local small-business bakers on some of its food offerings.
At the center of the concept, though, is the café’s connection to Vietnamese culture. Tí Cafe describes Vietnamese coffee as more than a drink, pointing to the café tradition in Vietnam as a social experience built around gathering, conversation and connection.
For now, Tí Cafe is listed as coming soon, with a fall 2026 opening planned.
