Bala Cynwyd Restaurant, Real Estate , Parking Lot & FFE ! $675,000
Business Description
Rare Generational Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of the Main Line – Now Operating as Mel’s Italian – For Sale $675,000!
Real Estate + Active Restaurant + Private Parking Lot + All Tables, Chairs, Kitchen Equipment, China & Everything Needed to Continue Operating Immediately!
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a fully equipped restaurant property in one of Philadelphia's most affluent and sought-after areas—the prestigious Main Line, encompassing Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Penn Valley, and Gladwyne. Priced to sell, this is an incredible value for a turnkey restaurant that includes the building, business infrastructure, FFE (Pizza Oven, Fryolater, Charbroiled for Steaks, 16 Burner, 4 Stoves, Flat Grill, Huge Refrigerated Walk In Box, Ice Maker, Bain Marie, Dishwashing Washing Station, Service Bar) and your own rare on-site private parking lot which is exceptionally hard to find in the Main Line at this price. Highlights include a full commercial kitchen, spacious dining room with bar area, men's and women's restrooms, Private office, built-in speaker system, zoning for restaurant use suitable for any cuisine or concept, and ample on-site parking.
The property is surrounded by a high-income residential customer base and offers easy access for both Main Line and Center City clientele. This is not just a restaurant—it is a generational opportunity to establish or expand your brand in a proven, high-net-worth location. Whether you're launching a new concept or expanding from Center City or the suburbs, this space offers unmatched potential with no landlord, no rent increases, and no uncertainty. This is a Turnkey opportunity!
The property is located in the Village Center (VC) zoning district—a compact, mixed-use, low-intensity, walkable area designed to serve the immediate residential neighborhood. This zone encourages small-scale mixed-use buildings and local retail and services.
Permitted uses include: community residential facility, live-work, multifamily, shared residence for the elderly or disabled, bed and breakfast, hotel, student housing, auto-related services such as vehicle sales, rentals, minor repairs, gas stations, EV charging stations, and car washes, day care center, food and beverage establishments including restaurants and fast food, mixed-use buildings, office space, open-air retail such as flea markets (excluding car/equipment/boat/home supply sales), place of assembly including theaters and performing arts centers, general retail including clothing, food, furniture, pharmaceuticals, books, used goods, and services such as barbershops, salons, banks, real estate agents, dry cleaners, laundromats, and photo studios, specialized retail such as pawn shops, marijuana dispensaries, animal hospitals, funeral homes, storage facilities, or garages, public schools, recreational establishments such as fitness centers, pools, sports facilities, and spas, religious worship or activity centers, wireless communications facilities, antennas including satellite dishes over 24 inches in diameter, and sporting and recreation areas. In a community with strong disposable income and discerning taste, this is your chance to create a landmark Main Line destination that can be passed down for generations.
Own the real estate. Control your future. There is nothing else like this available for sale in the Main Line restaurant market. Serious inquiries only.
Real Estate + Active Restaurant + Private Parking Lot + All Tables, Chairs, Kitchen Equipment, China & Everything Needed to Continue Operating Immediately!
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a fully equipped restaurant property in one of Philadelphia's most affluent and sought-after areas—the prestigious Main Line, encompassing Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Penn Valley, and Gladwyne. Priced to sell, this is an incredible value for a turnkey restaurant that includes the building, business infrastructure, FFE (Pizza Oven, Fryolater, Charbroiled for Steaks, 16 Burner, 4 Stoves, Flat Grill, Huge Refrigerated Walk In Box, Ice Maker, Bain Marie, Dishwashing Washing Station, Service Bar) and your own rare on-site private parking lot which is exceptionally hard to find in the Main Line at this price. Highlights include a full commercial kitchen, spacious dining room with bar area, men's and women's restrooms, Private office, built-in speaker system, zoning for restaurant use suitable for any cuisine or concept, and ample on-site parking.
The property is surrounded by a high-income residential customer base and offers easy access for both Main Line and Center City clientele. This is not just a restaurant—it is a generational opportunity to establish or expand your brand in a proven, high-net-worth location. Whether you're launching a new concept or expanding from Center City or the suburbs, this space offers unmatched potential with no landlord, no rent increases, and no uncertainty. This is a Turnkey opportunity!
The property is located in the Village Center (VC) zoning district—a compact, mixed-use, low-intensity, walkable area designed to serve the immediate residential neighborhood. This zone encourages small-scale mixed-use buildings and local retail and services.
Permitted uses include: community residential facility, live-work, multifamily, shared residence for the elderly or disabled, bed and breakfast, hotel, student housing, auto-related services such as vehicle sales, rentals, minor repairs, gas stations, EV charging stations, and car washes, day care center, food and beverage establishments including restaurants and fast food, mixed-use buildings, office space, open-air retail such as flea markets (excluding car/equipment/boat/home supply sales), place of assembly including theaters and performing arts centers, general retail including clothing, food, furniture, pharmaceuticals, books, used goods, and services such as barbershops, salons, banks, real estate agents, dry cleaners, laundromats, and photo studios, specialized retail such as pawn shops, marijuana dispensaries, animal hospitals, funeral homes, storage facilities, or garages, public schools, recreational establishments such as fitness centers, pools, sports facilities, and spas, religious worship or activity centers, wireless communications facilities, antennas including satellite dishes over 24 inches in diameter, and sporting and recreation areas. In a community with strong disposable income and discerning taste, this is your chance to create a landmark Main Line destination that can be passed down for generations.
Own the real estate. Control your future. There is nothing else like this available for sale in the Main Line restaurant market. Serious inquiries only.
About the Business
- Facilities & Assets
- MAIN LINE RESTAURANT + REAL ESTATE + PARKING LOT — NOW OPERATING AS MEL’S ITALIAN — $675,000. Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operating restaurant and real estate in a prime Main Line location. Reopened under the well-known Mel’s Italian name, serving the community for over 30 years, with active business and returning customers. Continue the concept or bring your own.
Located near Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Penn Valley, and Gladwyne with strong demographics and access to Center City. Fully equipped kitchen includes pizza oven, fryolator, charbroiler, stoves, grill, walk-in refrigeration, and more. Dining room with bar, office, and restrooms.
Includes private parking. No rent—own the real estate. Proven location with immediate income potential. Village Center zoning allows multiple uses. Serious inquiries only.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 4,368
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement / Moving
- Financing Options
- Cash or Commercial Financing and selling "As Is" No Zoning Contingencies
Listing Info
- ID
- 2415439
- Listing Views
- 373
Business Location
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