Turnkey designer café for sale in Midtown Manhattan — a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, ground-floor retail space at well below replacement cost.
Located on West 57th Street inside The Parc Vendôme Condominium, a landmark pre-war residential complex with 575+ luxury units, this 500-square-foot café benefits from a captive resident customer base plus Midtown West foot traffic. The location sits within walking distance of Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Hudson Yards corridor.
The current ownership invested over $250,000 in the 2024 build-out, including a designer-grade interior, custom millwork, espresso bar, and $67,000+ in restaurant-grade equipment. The space is fully operational and move-in ready.
What's Included:

Fully built-out café — ~500 SF ground floor
$67K+ in equipment (espresso machines, refrigeration, pastry cases, POS, smallwares)
Designer interior and custom finishes
Lease assignment through June 30, 2034 (~8 years remaining)
Current base rent: $7,983/month
Existing branding, recipes, and operating systems (optional)
Concept change permitted, subject to landlord approval

The Opportunity:
This is an asset sale, not a cash-flow business. The next operator inherits a turnkey Manhattan retail location with zero build-out delay, zero permit risk, and an 8-year lease in one of the city's most prestigious residential addresses.
Ideal for multi-unit café operators, specialty coffee brands, bakeries, or restaurateurs seeking a low-risk Manhattan entry without the typical buildout timeline.