Anythink Libraries to Celebrate Grand Opening of LatinA Flavor Café with Ribbon Cutting, Cultural Experiences and Community Festivities

LatinA Flavor Café Brings Puerto Rican and Salvadoran Traditions to Adams County with Grand Opening at Anythink Wright Farms

THORNTON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adams County’s award-winning public library system, Anythink Libraries, is proud to announce the grand opening of LatinA Flavor Café, a new culinary destination inside Anythink Wright Farms (5877 E. 120th Ave.).

Founded by Latina restaurateurs and longtime Adams County residents whose families and traditions shape the menu, LatinA Flavor Café will officially open on Monday, Sept. 8, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. The celebration will feature a full day of family programming, cultural experiences and food that honors authentic Puerto Rican and Salvadoran roots.

Led by co-founders Melba Velázquez, founder of Tres Leches Treats and sisters Karen and Odila Colato, founders of Sivar Café, LatinA Flavor brings decades of culinary expertise and cultural connection to this new community space. The two first met while working in the Adams County school system and have been connected with Anythink Libraries for more than 15 years.

That makes Anythink Wright Farms a natural home for their flagship café, having won the library’s vendor proposal process.

“LatinA Flavor is how we share our families’ kitchens with the community we love,” Melba said. “Every plate supports our livelihood, but it also celebrates our roots, the stories behind each recipe, and the bonds we’ve built here in Adams County.”

LatinA Flavor Café’s tradition-rooted, nostalgic menu offers gluten-free pupusas in classic varieties priced affordably at just $2–$3 each. Guests can also enjoy desserts like pineapple and cherry, piña colada cake, triple berry, tres leches and almond cake, along with fresh aguas frescas and a simple coffee and treats menu.

“When people bite into a pupusa or taste our tres leches, we want them to feel the warmth and nostalgia of sitting at their grandmother’s table,” Karen said. “Food is a universal connector, and this café gives us a chance to share the traditions and flavors of Puerto Rico and El Salvador with the entire community, starting with Anythink Libraries.”

The grand opening will include pupusa cooking demonstrations led by Karen and Odila’s grandmother; family activities like face painting, complimentary samples of aguas frescas, pupusas and desserts; and cultural décor inspired by Puerto Rican and Salvadoran traditions.

Community members, local officials and partners will share remarks before the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m.

“LatinA Flavor Café is a true reflection of the community we serve,” said Mark Fink, executive director of Anythink Libraries. “We’re proud to welcome a team so deeply rooted in Adams County and passionate about sharing their heritage. This café isn’t just about great food; it’s a vibrant space where culture, connection and creativity come together in a way that feels authentically Anythink Libraries.”

The grand opening celebration is free, open to the public and will include programming in English and Spanish. All ages are welcome.

Event Details

LatinA Flavor Café: Grand Opening Celebration

• Date: Monday, Sept. 8
• Ribbon cutting & remarks: 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Pupusa-making demonstrations: 11:00–11:30 a.m. and 2:00–2:30 p.m.
• Location: Anythink Wright Farms Library, 5877 E. 120th Ave.

For more information, visit https://anythinklibraries.libnet.info/event/14466454.

LatinA’s is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The full menu is available here.

About Anythink Libraries

Anythink, an award-winning public library system, serves the residents of Adams County, Colorado, via its seven branches and a bookmobile. With a mission to “Open Doors for Curious Minds,” Anythink is a catalyst for innovation and provides comfortable spaces, accessible resources and hands-on programming for all ages. Guided by values of creativity, optimism, compassion and lifelong learning, the library system is committed to representing the diversity of Adams County and creating a sense of belonging for everyone. Anythink’s digital resources are available 24/7—including Anythink World, the library's custom virtual experience platform in the metaverse. The library’s customer experience also extends to specialty spaces and hands-on programs like The Studio, the Nature Library and mySummer. Whether you're exploring a new topic or mastering a skill, discover something new at Anythink. Learn more: anythinklibraries.org

About LatinA Flavor Café

LatinA Flavor Café is a community-rooted business founded by longtime Adams County residents Melba Velázquez and sisters Karen and Odila Colato. Drawing on family recipes from Puerto Rico and El Salvador, the café brings together authentic flavors, cultural traditions and decades of culinary expertise. What began as a pupusa food truck and a dessert business has evolved into a flagship café at Anythink Wright Farms, offering a daily menu and catering for community events.