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New & Closed Businesses On Havana Street in 2026

September 12th, 2026

Updates on New Businesses, New Property Ownership, & Redevelopments to On Havana Street, Aurora, Colorado, Arapahoe County

  1. NEW – Colorado Ethiopian Community now located at the Havana Tower
  2. NEW – Saturday, January 17, 2026, VASA Fitness Grand Opening – former Dick’s Sporting Goods
  3. NEW – Now Open! 2/5/2026 – AMCAP – The Gardens on Havana – Dave’s Hot Chicken, Suite RO7-2, 2600 SF, announced 4/2024, redevelopment in the next two years, construction began in Summer 2025, & expected opening Early 2026
  4. NEW- King Auto – Grand Opening –  January 1, 2026, Redevelopment of former Dozens property
  5. Argenta – Housing On Havana Street – former Fan Fare property – Housing On Havana Street – The project is currently under construction with the following progress and anticipated timeframes: Pacific North, LLC., the developer, is under construction on the mixed building on Havana Street, which includes 18,000 square feet of retail, and 32 multi-family condominium units. It was anticipated to be completed in July 2023 and has been delayed. A second, 76-unit condominium building is currently under construction, with completion expected in early 2024. Construction has begun on the first 86-unit townhome building, with completion anticipated by the end of the year. The project has completed Harrison St, the North-South road through the development, which is a benchmark in the redevelopment agreement with Aurora Urban Renewal Agency.  6/2023 Update from Philip Nachbar, Development Project Manager, Planning & Development Services Department, City of Aurora 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Ste 2300, Aurora, CO 80012, office 303.739.7269
  6.  NEW- 3 Brothers Mobile Auto Repair 
  7. NEW – August 2026 – demo of Sam’s No 3, QuikTrip – Expected Opening 2027, SITE PLAN FOR A 5312 SF CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FUEL CANOPY ON APPROXIMATELY 1.3 ACRES AND A CONDITIONAL USE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FUELING STATION IN MU-C ZONE DISTRICT, Status: 1st Referral Sent, Name: QUIKTRIP 4263 – SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE, Development Application Number DA-1483-03, Link to site plan application: https://amandacommerce.auroragov.org/DevelopmentPlanReviewPub/MyProjects/Detail.aspx?frsn=36uKAGIWrH4=
  8. 2024-2026 Redevelopment in Progress – Stevinson Toyota East – New Ownership by Asbury Automotive, no name change or rebranding
  9. 2023-2027 Redevelopment in Progress – Schomp Ford – Redevelopment began in late 2023 and 2024 – an 18-month project in progress – Expected Opening in 2026
  10. NEW – 2023-2026 Redevelopment in Progress –  Jambo Motors – former Portico, purchased in late August 2023, but signage up in December 2023.
  11. 2024-2026 Redevelopment Complete in October 2025, with landscaping complete in 2026 – Circle K Gas Station at the corner of Havana & Iliff next to Discount Tire
  12. 2024-2026 Redevelopment in Progress – Facade, exterior painting, and new signage at South Havana Shops
  13. Remodel at GoodTimes – NEW murals and signage
  14. Remodel at Coffee Story by Barakah Brews
  15. Havana Plaza – façade and sign improvements in the shopping center
  16. South Havana Shops – NEW OHS District Marker Sign to be installed in Q2 2026.
  17. NEW lease at South Havana Shops – Samosa Cafe
  18. NEW lease at South Havana Shops HairZone – Hair & Beauty Supply
  19. NEW lease at South Havana Shops Juba Fashions (retail clothing)
  20. Havana Auto Parts – NEW OHS District Marker Sign to be installed in Q4 2026-Q1 2027.
  21. Western Center’s Havana Exchange Shopping Center – Interested in the District Marker signage program.
  22. Gio Hair – remodel completed March 2026
  23. NEW – April 15-19, 2026 –  3456 Tea – Soft Opening and Grand Opening Events
  24. NEW – Business Expansion at Buckingham – Toro Taxes and Herrada Printing of Colorado, Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11 AM – 3:30 PM  FREE, 10th Anniversary Celebration at Herrada Printing of Colorado & Toro Taxes
  25. Rebrand of Camel Market –  Summer 2026 –Camel International Market – Groceries from the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Central and South America.
  26. NEW – Sultan Turkish Bakery – July 13, 2026, former K Town Imports – Birchtree Shopping Center – Closed May 2025, leased as of 9.15.2025 to Sultan Bakery – Turkish Bakery with Wholesale Distribution for Middle Eastern Bakery
  27. NEW – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8 AM – 10 AM, Dunkin’ Donuts Grand Opening along On Havana Street in Aurora, CO, Former car wash near Havana & Mississippi – Dunkin’ Donuts – 470 S Havana Street
  28. New Ownership – Piramides
  29. New Ownership – SMYLE Dental – formerly Miyamoto Dental – Village on the Park – Dr. Kim Miyamoto retired, and Dr. Conan Zhu is the new dentist
  30. NEW – Snowl Snap –  at Snowl Cafe
  31. NEW – July 18-19, 2026, Asche Barber Shop Grand Opening
  32. NEW – Coming Soon! – Mazaya Foods – Halal Global Market – located next to Tous Les Jours
  33. NEW – Now Open! – Village on the Park – Suite 31A – next to David’s Bridal, Xfinity, and empty former Sharetea lease – Cabinet IQ Aurora – 2498 SF
  34. NEW – Redevelopment – Now Open – Take 5 Oil Change at ADI Autosport property
  35. NEW – Redevelopment – Prestige Car Wash – 242 Havana Street, the owner of the World Bazaar property, is redeveloping a part of his parcel with a touchless car wash on the northern end of the District; no construction yet, in permitting process.
  36. Remodel – The Stampede – Patio improvements and door entrance expansion – more exits allow for more capacity
  37. NEW – PNC Bank – First Bank of Aurora was purchased by PNC Bank
  38. NEW – August 2026 – Grand Opening for Relaxing World Spa, formerly Vogue Day Spa –  Havana Exchange Shopping Center – Remodel & Permitting Delayed in Summer – Winter 2024 – Remodel in Progress January 2025
  39. NEW – August 2026 – Havana Burger, formerly Hamburger Stand,  938 S. Havana St, Aurora
  40. NEW – Korean side dish store coming soon inside M Mart
  41. NEW – HaBeeBi Scoops – Coming Soon! – Havana Plaza, Dessert Shop – under construction – former Havana Cleaners – 2222 S Havana Street
  42. NEW – Ti Cafe – Coming Soon! – Fall 2026,  former 7-Eleven (Corporate Store) – Birchtree Shopping Center – Closed May 2025, leased as of 9.15.2025 to Ti Café from Broadway – Vietnamese Coffee & Specialty Tea Shop
  43. Restaurant expansion – Katsu Ramen – Fall 2026
  44. NEW – African Chamber of Commerce – relocated from Parker Rd. to Havana Tower
  45. NEW – September 2026 – Americantiques – Heirlooms Antique Mall expansion at the former Colorado’s Pro Gym lease, 1961 S Havana Street.
  46. NEW – September 2026 – Lifted Trucks – former Tynan’s Pre-Owned – Grand Opening!
  47. NEW – September 1, 2026, 11 AM – 7 PM, Soft Opening Event  Vita Wellness & Spa, Grand Opening 10/24/2026
  48. NEW – September 19, 2026, Car Nova – formerly Ethio Motors
  49. Rebrand – October 2026  – L Café, Armenian Restaurant, Bakery & Cafe, at 1930 S Havana St., #12
  50. New Ownership – Jamba Juice and Auntie Anne’s – Gardens on Havana – New Ownership expected September 20
  51. NEW – El Pollo Loco – Coming Soon! – former Carl’s Jr. property, 2211 S Havana Street (closed in Early 2026, property purchased in early 2026 at $1.75M)
  52. NEW – Fall 2026 – TESO LIFE – Gardens on Havana – under construction – Coming Soon! – formerly ACE Hardware
  53. NEW – Former Gibby’s – soon to be an Adult Day Care facility

Business Closures/Relocations On Havana Street

  1. Big Five Sporting Goods
  2. Mono Mono Korean Fried Chicken – SHG – Closed – located inside Seoul Station
  3. Shinee Blinds – Lease available at AMCAP Havana Square
  4. Tynan’s Pre-Owned Dealership – Now Lifted Trucks
  5. Sonmat Banchan – Now NEW Korean side dish store coming soon in M Mart
  6. The Big 5 Sporting Goods Store at Iliff and Parker Rd. is closing in January 2026 and hosting a closing sale.
  7. Hamburger Stand – Now Havana Burger
  8. Vogue Day Spa – Now Relaxing World Spa
  9. Solomon’s European Market – Lease Available
  10. First Bank of Aurora – Now PNC Bank
  11. Sportsclips – Gardens on Havana 
  12. Concorde – 111 N Havana St.
  13. Havana Dry Cleaners at Havana Plaza – Now HaBeeBi Scoops – Coming Soon!

Lease Available – Sportclips – AMCAP Gardens on Havana

Lease Available – Former Solomon’s European Market

Lease Available – Former Shinee Blinds

Lease Available – Former DC Nails

Lease Available – Former Pro Designs, next to M Mart at 2000 S. Havana St. Ste# A

Leases Available – Gardens on Havana – Rocket Fizz

Property for Sale/Lease Available: Former Shortline Mitsubishi/Denver Lyft/Caliber Fleet, 2930 S Havana Street & 2950 S Havana Street – Contact Don Hicks.

Large Lease Available – Concorde to relocated 6/1/2026 – Lease Available

Lease Available – Big 5 Sporting Goods – Closure anticipated end of January 2026 – Parker and Iliff,10051 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80014