Profitable 70-Seat Café in the Heart of Downtown Los Altos

Excellent opportunity to acquire an established and currently operating café located right in the center of downtown Los Altos, California. This desirable location combines strong reported sales, attractive rent, indoor and outdoor seating, established operations, and significant potential for an experienced owner-operator.

The café offers seating for approximately 70 guests, including 33 indoor seats and 37 outdoor seats on a rear patio, providing customers with both comfortable indoor dining and an appealing outdoor experience.

Current operating hours are just 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, creating an excellent opportunity for a new owner to increase revenue by extending hours into the afternoon and evening, expanding the menu, or introducing additional dayparts.

Seller reports approximately $440,000 in annual gross sales and approximately $150,000 in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) based on available business operating records. The café benefits from attractive rent of approximately $2,786 per month, with approximately five years remaining on the current lease, subject to lease terms and landlord approval.

The sale includes approximately $30,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The business currently operates with four non-owner employees, providing an established operational foundation for a new owner.

There are numerous opportunities for growth, including extended operating hours, dinner or afternoon service, catering and corporate accounts, online ordering and delivery, menu development, local marketing, and increased utilization of the 37-seat outdoor patio.

A buyer should anticipate approximately $110,000 in facility improvements associated with applicable Santa Clara County health requirements. This provides an opportunity for a new owner to complete the necessary improvements while refreshing or repositioning the café to match their own concept and vision. Buyers should independently verify the scope, cost, permitting requirements, and timing during due diligence.

Seller will provide reasonable transition and training assistance to help facilitate a smooth change of ownership.

Offered at $225,000. A compelling opportunity to acquire an operating café with 70 total seats, a substantial outdoor patio, limited current operating hours, favorable rent, and a prime central downtown Los Altos location.