Profitable Bakery And Cafe For Sale In Harrisonburg VA-Close To JMU!

Business Overview:

Don't miss this exceptional Bakery and Cafe for Sale in Harrisonburg, Virginia - a deeply established, beloved local café serving the greater James Madison University community since 1987. Located just steps from the JMU campus, this eatery enjoys prime proximity to student foot traffic, campus events and the broader, bustling university-town vibe.
Clean and charming, this Cafe for Sale occupies 1,200 square feet of interior space, with comfortable seating for approximately 32 diners. The monthly rent is competitively structured at $2,622 including CAMs, providing a solid margin foundation for an incoming owner-operator. This Bakery & Deli for Sale features a cozy, community-friendly layout that encourages repeat visits - from grab-and-go breakfasts and artisan bagels, to hearty lunch sandwiches, baked goods and coffee service.
Being in continuous operation for nearly four decades under the same identity, this We Sell Restaurants exclusive offering enjoys strong name recognition in the market and a loyal returning customer base, including long-standing catering contracts with the university's sports teams. The menu has been refined over the years, with an enduring reputation for quality and consistency reflected in local reviews. With an owner-friendly size, manageable lease, and excellent location near JMU, this is an ideal entry point for a buyer seeking a reliable hospitality acquisition in a strong Central Virginia college-town market.
The asking price is $205,000, and lender financing is available for qualified buyers, providing leverage and a lower upfront capital commitment. This deal is ideally suited for a hands-on owner-operator who is motivated to maintain the historically high standards in baked goods, quality coffee and deli-style lunch offerings, while perhaps layering in extended hours, catering expansion or enhanced marketing outreach to the JMU community.
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Property Features and Assets:

Hobart dough mixer
Dough mixer
Blender
Prep table x2
Sandwich cooler
Soup well
Three compartment sink
In ground grease trap
Blender
Oven x2
Conveyor toaster
Display case ambient
Display case chilled
Meat slicer
Tomato slicer
Panini press x2
Coffee grinder x2
Smallwares
Cookware
Sheet pan racks
Miscellaneous storage racks
Espresso machine
Tables x11
Chairs x32
Flatware
Serving ware
POS system
Flat screen TV x3
High chairs
Trash receptacles

Market Competition and Expansion:

High engagement with JMU community, great location, limited local competition

Reason for Selling:

Personal. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

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