Exceptional Turnkey Restaurant & Bar - Historic Downtown Sycamore, IL
"Estimated Build-Out Value $250,000-$400,000 - Full Bar with 24 Taps & Kitchen with 3 Pizza Ovens"
Exceptional opportunity to lease a beautifully renovated, fully equipped restaurant & bar in the heart of Historic Downtown Sycamore, DeKalb County!
Just $6,000/mth modified gross, w/existing kitchen & bar equipment included in the rent. No business purchase required.
Situated along highly visible State St (Route 64), just 1 block from the DeKalb County Courthouse, this freestanding restaurant offers outstanding visibility, extensive improvements, valuable equipment & exceptional concept flexibility.
Originally built in 1930, the property underwent a substantial renovation in 2021–2022, including doubling the commercial kitchen's size.
3 Ways To Acquire This Impressive Restaurant & Bar
1. Purchase The Real Estate – $850,000; freestanding building with FF&E in place
2. Purchase The Business Assets – $75,000; acquire the FF&E, build-out, trade name & goodwill, with a new $6,000/mth lease
3. Lease Fully Equipped – $6,000/mth; modified gross lease w/existing restaurant & bar equipment included in the rent; terms negotiable
Impressive Build-Out – Save Time & Money
The improvements & equipment represent an estimated $250,000–$400,000 comparable replacement cost. Avoid major construction expenses, equipment purchases & lengthy build-out timelines.
Restaurant & Bar Key Features
- ~3,221 sqft building area (subject to verification) + basement storage
- Extensively renovated 2021–2022 w/expanded commercial kitchen
- Attractive w/exposed brick, wood floors, contemporary finishes & low/high-top/bar seating
- Impressive full-service bar w/liquor display & TVs
- 24 rotating draft beer taps w/Micro Matic system
- 2 walk-in coolers – beer & produce walk-in
- 3 pizza ovens – 1 wood-fired + 2 Pizza Group D32E electric deck ovens
- Commercial hood
- Mixer, dough roller, fryers, heated holding cabinet & more
- Multiple reach-in refrigerators, bar coolers & prep equipment
- Valuable basement storage & existing restaurant infrastructure
Bring Your Restaurant Concept Here
Ideal for a pizzeria, Italian restaurant, sports bar, neighborhood bar & grill, craft beer taproom, gastropub, whiskey/wine bar, franchise conversion or entirely new concept.
The versatile kitchen, bar & dining area provide an excellent foundation for an established operator expanding into Sycamore or an entrepreneur launching a new restaurant.
