PEAKY PEAK Coffee & Charcuterie: Global phenomenon & well-kept secret

Once a well-kept secret of Southeast Asia, Vietnamese coffee has grown into a global phenomenon. From the bustling corners of Hanoi to contemporary coffee shops in London, New York, and now Lone Tree, Vietnamese coffee is quickly rising as the preferred coffee in shops worldwide. Owners Tracy and Quy (Q) Nguyen of Peaky Peak Coffee & Charcuterie (Peaky Peak) aim to captivate coffee lovers searching for a brew that, according to them, is “bold, complex and culturally rich.”

 

For Tracy and Q, coffee is more than just a caffeine fix, it is an expression of their cultural heritage. “Coffee is in our roots. Growing up in Vietnam, coffee was how people connected,” Q explained.

Tracy and Q created Peaky Peak as a “space where you can grab an amazing coffee in the morning and come back later to relax and unwind. It is all about community and connection,” they said. Located at 10047 Park Meadows Drive, Unit A, the coffee shop offers a wide variety of coffee, refreshers, craft cocktails and small bites.

Q moved to Colorado at 5 years old and Tracy moved to the United States when she was 17. Both now consider Colorado home and love having their coffee shop as part of the Lone Tree community. With Q’s background in legal services and Tracy’s in finance, entrepreneurship felt like a natural next step. Hospitality has always been part of their journey. Having worked in the industry during college, their shared experience shaped how they approach service and creating meaningful guest experiences.

Vietnamese coffee, which contains nearly twice the caffeine of the more common arabica coffee, gained attention for the brewing method. Traditional espresso uses fine-ground arabica beans brewed under high pressure for a rapid, creamy and concentrated shot. Vietnamese coffee uses coarse-ground robusta beans brewed slowly, filtered through a small metal brewer known as phin. The result is an intensely strong, nutty and often bittersweet coffee, offering a slower, stronger, more memorable experience. It is commonly paired mixed with condensed milk, egg custard or even coconut cream.

 

 

Tracy and Q work directly with farmers and producers in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. They created their own custom blend of robusta and arabica. Controlling the process from sourcing to roasting, Q proudly says Peaky Peak’s beans are one of a kind.

One of Peaky Peak’s popular menu items is the coffee flight, a fun way to explore different flavors in a single visit. On my recent trip, I sampled the ice Vietnamese coffee flight in pistachio, egg tiramisu, taro ube and salted caramel. Another flight featured strawberry, red velvet, rose and raspberry. The presentation is just as delightful as the multi-flavored coffees themselves.

If choosing the coffee flight is not difficult enough, the food menu offers even more temptation. From omelet croissants and macaroons to fluffy butter croissants with seasonal flavors like strawberry or pumpkin spice, there is something to satisfy every craving. Even their lox and bagel gets a creative twist, finished with a balsamic drizzle for added depth and uniqueness.

Looking for something beyond breakfast? Peaky Peak serves shrimp toast, steak bruschetta and pâté bites. A standout favorite is their specialty charcuterie boards including the banh mi board featuring house-pickled vegetables paired with rich pâté and savory bo on sliced baguette. In the evening, the cocktail menu shines with classics like the espresso martini, the Negroni and the Old Fashioned.

 

At Peaky Peak, mornings begin with artisan coffee and fresh pastries. By evening, the space transforms into a cozy destination offering curated wines, craft cocktails and thoughtfully assembled charcuterie boards. Peaky Peek is the kind of place that fits seamlessly into whatever part of your day you are in. For more information visit peakypeakcoffee.com or call (720) 595-3561.

By ViVi Somphon