Beloved Longstanding Café, Deli & Coffee Shop

Business Overview:

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 Dining/Event Room - Catering - Multiple Growth Avenues"

Rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey café, deli and coffee shop successfully serving its community for more than 21 years. This longtime local favorite has deep community roots, strong name recognition and an exceptionally loyal following, including more than 2,900 loyalty members. A proven multi-revenue foodservice operation combines café, deli, coffee/espresso, prepared foods and catering under one roof.

The broad handcrafted menu includes breakfast items, fresh salads, housemade soups and chili, sandwiches, wraps, hot paninis, burgers, homemade pastries, baked goods, specials and coffee beverages.

Straightforward counter service keeps operations manageable while supporting dine-in, carryout, pickup and catering. Buyers gain an established operation with almost $500,000 in annual sales, extensive FF&E, trained staff, established catering and a recognizable local presence rather than building a concept and customer base from scratch.

Independent operation has no franchise royalties, advertising fees or transfer fees. Retiring owners are committed to helping provide a smooth transition.

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Property Features and Assets:

Prime retail space in a freestanding building in a historic McHenry County suburban downtown, surrounded by restaurants, businesses and services. The classic storefront provides strong curb appeal and visibility along the community’s primary north-south corridor, carrying the city’s highest traffic volumes.

The business is also near a major east-west regional route carrying approximately 12,000-18,000 vehicles daily, adding regional exposure. Its walkable downtown setting generates foot traffic from residents, workers, commuters and visitors.

The character-rich interior combines small-town general-store charm with a comfortable neighborhood café atmosphere, featuring architectural details, wood displays and an inviting dining environment. A full basement adds back-of-house capacity for prep, storage and private functions.

SqFt: 1,400 + 1,400 basement
Seating: 35 inside; 16 outside; 40 party room
Hrs: Mo-Tu 7a-6p; We-Fr 7a-7p; weekends closed
Owners Role: Active day-to-day
Training: Negotiable comprehensive on-site training
Leased Space: $2,555/mth gross; new 5-year lease with options
Property: Freestanding historic downtown storefront

Market Competition and Expansion:

A differentiated multi-concept business blending food, baked goods and coffee in a warm, inviting atmosphere, offering an authentic small-town experience and complementary mix of products and services. Known for great food, desserts, service and atmosphere, the business has earned excellent ratings: 4.9 Facebook, 4.8 Google, 4.7 TripAdvisor and 4.4 Yelp. A downtown staple and community gathering space, it draws residents, visitors, nearby employees and commuters while also attracting customers from surrounding communities.

Significant expansion opportunities remain. Opening Saturday and/or Sunday could capture currently untouched weekend breakfast, brunch and lunch demand. Catering can be expanded through targeted marketing to businesses, schools, organizations and private-event customers. Promote the private event room for showers, birthdays, meetings, clubs, holiday gatherings and catered functions. Additional opportunities include expanded breakfast/brunch offerings, dinner specials, grab-and-go meals and seasonal items; specialty foods, local goods, gift baskets, branded merchandise and gifts; and exploring a curated beer and wine program.

Reason for Selling:

Retiring after 2 decades. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

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