Downtown Mount Dora-Cafe & Eatery "Stairway 2 Donnelly"
Asset Sale Description
Turn-key Cafe Restaurant Asset Sale - Historic Mount Dora
This asset sale presents a unique opportunity to acquire a fully renovated 70-seat cafe/restaurant called "Stairway to Donnelly" in the heart of Mount Dora's Historic District. The property features a distinctive open-air second floor balcony dining area with signature green awning, providing high visibility from all points of Donnelly Street.
Key Features:
• Prime downtown location in Mount Dora's Historic District
• 70-seat capacity with indoor and outdoor dining areas
• Fully permitted with 2COP license
• Complete renovation recently completed
• Iconic green awning balcony seating with street visibility
• Turn-key operation including all furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Sale requires assignment of the Long-term lease, subject to landlord approval
Current Operations:
The restaurant currently operates for special events and catered functions, providing immediate revenue potential while offering significant expansion opportunities.
Location Advantages:
Mount Dora attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, creating substantial customer traffic potential. The central downtown location provides excellent accessibility and visibility in one of Florida's most charming historic destinations.
Growth Potential:
With full permitting already in place and turn-key readiness, this opportunity allows for immediate expansion of operating hours and services to capitalize on the substantial tourist traffic and local dining market.
Inclusions:
• All restaurant furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Long-term lease agreement, subject to landlord approval
• Full 2COP licensing
• Recently completed renovations
This asset sale represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational restaurant in one of Central Florida's premier tourist destinations, with the infrastructure and permits already in place for immediate expansion.
Reason for Sale: Owner health considerations
This asset sale presents a unique opportunity to acquire a fully renovated 70-seat cafe/restaurant called "Stairway to Donnelly" in the heart of Mount Dora's Historic District. The property features a distinctive open-air second floor balcony dining area with signature green awning, providing high visibility from all points of Donnelly Street.
Key Features:
• Prime downtown location in Mount Dora's Historic District
• 70-seat capacity with indoor and outdoor dining areas
• Fully permitted with 2COP license
• Complete renovation recently completed
• Iconic green awning balcony seating with street visibility
• Turn-key operation including all furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Sale requires assignment of the Long-term lease, subject to landlord approval
Current Operations:
The restaurant currently operates for special events and catered functions, providing immediate revenue potential while offering significant expansion opportunities.
Location Advantages:
Mount Dora attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, creating substantial customer traffic potential. The central downtown location provides excellent accessibility and visibility in one of Florida's most charming historic destinations.
Growth Potential:
With full permitting already in place and turn-key readiness, this opportunity allows for immediate expansion of operating hours and services to capitalize on the substantial tourist traffic and local dining market.
Inclusions:
• All restaurant furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Long-term lease agreement, subject to landlord approval
• Full 2COP licensing
• Recently completed renovations
This asset sale represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational restaurant in one of Central Florida's premier tourist destinations, with the infrastructure and permits already in place for immediate expansion.
Reason for Sale: Owner health considerations
Detailed Information
- Years in Operation
- 1
- Facilities & Assets
- 70-seat cafe/restaurant. Includes all furniture, fixtures, and equipment operating as a "tapas concept" with 2COP license. Outdoor balcony open-air seating, bar area seating, and theme rooms are included. The long-term lease is assignable to a qualified tenant subject to the landlord's approval. While this offering is being marketed as an asset sale, the business operated from September 2025 to May 2026. A confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement will be required for the release of historic and projected financials, list of FF&E, and the lease.
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About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Health
Listing Info
- ID
- 2523496
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Business Location
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