Beloved Longstanding Café, Deli & Coffee Shop Far Northwest Suburb of Chicago - 21 Years!

"On Its Main Street In The Heart Of Its Historic Downtown With Heavy Foot & Vehicle Traffic"

A rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded café, deli and coffee shop. A one-of-a-kind concept that skillfully blends delicious foods, baked goods and coffee in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Offering a great mix of hand-crafted foods including lite breakfast items, fresh salads, housemade soups/chili, classic sandwiches, tasty wraps, hot paninis and deluxe burgers, along with homemade pastries and baked goods. Also, daily and weekly specials. In addition to an espresso bar.

Features a thoughtfully curated interior that blends the charm of a historic small-town general store with the comfort of a modern café. The space is characterized by a cozy, intimate layout with a mix of café seating and displays, creating a welcoming environment where guests can dine and gather.

Simple operation - counter service. Dine-in, carryout and pickup, plus catering. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ample seating with 35 seats inside, complemented by 16 seats outside on its sidewalk patio for seasonal dining, plus a lower-level private dining room that can accommodate up to 40 guests - ideal for private parties, meetings and community events. Plus, a fully equipped kitchen and full basement for additional back-of-house operations, catering production and bulk storage.

Key Features
• Multi-Revenue Concept - café + deli + coffee shop
• Diverse Offerings - light café fare, grab-and-go offerings, fresh baked goods/pastries, espresso/coffee drinks and beverages
• Counter Service Model - operational simplicity and enables efficient staffing
• Well Designed Layout - that supports multiple revenue streams
• Charming Buildout - “historic downtown flavor with a hometown feel,” reinforcing its strong connection to the community
• Turnkey Operation - fully equipped and operational with systems in place
• Established Catering Services - extends the business beyond its four walls
• Brand Equity - recognized name with a solid reputation
• Strong Community Presence - established local favorite with loyal repeat clientele
• Currently over 2,900 customers in their loyalty program
• Growing Interest - in “shop local” and destination small-town retail experiences

Prime retail space in a freestanding building in the heart of the historic downtown of a growing far northwest suburb. Boasts a classic storefront design with strong curb appeal.

Perfectly situated on its main street along with other popular local restaurants, businesses and services as well as consistent foot traffic. Also, a primary north-south artery with high traffic counts.

Benefits from its charming, walkable downtown setting that attracts local residents as well as visitors and commuters from surrounding areas.

Location Highlights
• Prime position in an historic suburban downtown
• Surrounded by local restaurants, businesses and service providers
• In close proximity to residential neighborhoods driving repeat traffic
• Strong visibility along a primary local corridor with 8,000-11,000 vehicles per day, carrying the highest traffic volumes in the city
• Short drive to a major route/east-west regional corridor with 12,000-18,000 vehicles per day providing regional traffic
• Captures daily repeat traffic - residents, school traffic, retail business and commuter flow

Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, please DO NOT talk to any of the owners, employees or patrons. If interested, complete the short Contact Form or call the EatZ Broker on the right for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Listed By Ted Aretos at EatZ & Associates