New Coffee Shops August 2025 are here—and this week’s roundup brings together neighborhood cafés with global flavor, drive-thru ideas with heart, and some exciting concepts built on books, dance, and community.
1. Trung Nguyên Legend Café – Portland, OR
📅 Opened: August 2, 2025
📍 Address: 8435 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR
🌐 Website: Trung Nguyên (brand site)
Vietnam’s legendary coffee brand lands in Oregon with an ornate new café showcasing Thien Coffee rituals, premium blends, and ethically sourced kopi luwak. Designed with lush interiors and a grab-and-go menu, this Powellhurst‑Gilbert outpost marks Trung Nguyên’s West Coast expansion.
2. Cafe Tondo – Los Angeles, CA (Chinatown)
📅 Opened: July 25, 2025
📍 Address: 1135 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🌐 Website: (not yet published)
Located under the A Line tracks in Chinatown, Cafe Tondo fuses Mexico City café culture with LA flair—think café de olla, fresh empanadas, matcha lattes, and late-night salsa dancing. By day it’s a relaxed coffee lounge; by night, a lively bar.
3. Communal Coffee – Bankers Hill, San Diego, CA
📅 Opened: July 30, 2025
📍 Address: 2710 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA
🌐 Website: communalcoffee.com
San Diego’s newest Communal outpost features a walk-up espresso bar with indoor access to Kaya’s co-working lobby. Already, their mint cold brew and salmon bagels are earning raves. A cool stop for creatives, freelancers, and casual wanderers.
4. Archies Coffee Lounge – Southtown, San Antonio, TX
📅 Opened: Late July 2025 (Grand opening this week)
📍 Address: Across from Rosario’s, Southtown, San Antonio
🌐 Website: archiescoffeelounge.com
Archies arrives in Southtown with nitro brews, CBD-infused lattes, and seriously good vibes. Popular for its foamy espresso drinks and urban style, this locally loved lounge is making its mark just steps from Southtown’s main art strip.
5. BUBS – Philadelphia, PA
📅 Opened: July 2025
📍 Address: Kensington, Philadelphia (see site for exact)
🌐 Website: bubsphl.com
Board games, comfy seating, and community connection—that’s what BUBS brings to Kensington. Aiming to be a “living room for the neighborhood,” this spot blends great coffee with an open, inviting energy that welcomes all.
6. Sarima Cafe – Chicago, IL
📅 Opened: July 2025
📍 Address: Bucktown/Wicker Park, Chicago
🌐 Website: (coming soon)
Sarima is quietly shaking up Chicago’s café scene with a Filipino-Indian twist—think ube lattes, chai-inspired drinks, and savory baked goods. Nestled in one of the city’s most creative corners, this spot is full of flavor and originality.
7. Semicolon Books + Cafe – Chicago, IL
📅 Reopened: July 2025
📍 Address: West Town, Chicago
🌐 Website: semicolonchi.com
Chicago’s beloved Black-owned bookstore is back—and now includes a café. Featuring a rotating selection of local, Black-owned roasters, it’s the perfect blend of culture, caffeine, and community.
8. The Pony Espresso Drive-Thru Cafe – Julesburg, CO
📅 Announced: July 2025
📍 Address: Coming soon, Julesburg, CO
🌐 Website: (not yet available)
Two passionate educators are behind this new drive-thru coffee shop focused on revitalizing the local economy. With a name like Pony Espresso and a mission centered on community, we’ll be keeping a close eye on their fall opening.
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📝 Why We Share These
At RoastCoffee.ai, we spotlight new coffee shop openings to support the people behind the beans—especially small businesses with unique stories. Whether you’re a roaster, café-hopper, or community supporter, these spaces keep coffee culture vibrant.
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