Beloved Longstanding Café, Deli & Coffee Shop Far Northwest Suburb of Chicago - 21 Years!
"Nearly $500,000 In Sales (Open 5 Days) - 2,900 Loyalty Members - Cheap Rent - Substantial Kitchen/Prep Capacity - Private Event Room - Catering - Multiple Growth Avenues"
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, turnkey café, deli and coffee shop that has been serving its community for more than 21 years.
Located in the heart of the historic downtown of a far northwest suburb of Chicago in McHenry County, this longtime local favorite has developed deep community roots, strong name recognition and an exceptionally loyal customer following - including more than 2,900 customers in its loyalty program.
More Than Just A Cafe
This is a proven, multi-revenue foodservice operation combining a café, deli, coffee/espresso program, prepared foods and catering under one roof.
The menu features a broad selection of handcrafted favorites including light breakfast items, fresh salads, housemade soups and chili, classic sandwiches, wraps, hot paninis, deluxe burgers, homemade pastries and baked goods, daily and weekly specials, plus espresso and coffee beverages.
The straightforward counter-service format helps keep the operation manageable while accommodating dine-in, carryout, pickup and catering.
Charming, Distinctive & Turnkey
The business occupies a character-rich historic downtown storefront with an interior that combines the charm of a classic small-town general store with a comfortable neighborhood café. Warm architectural character, wood displays and an inviting dining environment give the operation personality that would be costly and difficult to duplicate in a new buildout.
The main level offers 1,400 sqft of customer-facing café/deli space, while a full additional 1,400 sqft basement provides substantial prep, storage and back-of-house capacity. The lower level supports catering production and also includes a private dining/event area.
Simple operation - counter service. Dine-in, carryout and pickup, plus catering. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Seating is versatile for a business of this size: 35 indoor seats + 16 seasonal outdoor sidewalk seats + private lower-level party room accommodating up to 40 guests.
That private room creates an additional opportunity for birthdays, showers, business meetings, clubs, community gatherings, catered events and other private functions.
A Business With A 21-Year Head Start
Instead of spending substantial capital designing and building a new café, deli or sandwich concept - and then starting from zero to develop customers - a buyer can acquire an operating business with more than 2 decades of history, almost $500,000 in annual sales, thousands of loyalty members, established catering, extensive FF&E, trained staff, a highly recognizable local presence and an attractive lease.
The owners are retiring after more than 2 decades and are committed to helping provide a smooth transition. The business is independent, with no franchise royalties, advertising fees or transfer fees.
Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
