Established Bagel & Coffee Café for Sale
Business Description
This well-established café and bagel shop offers a simple, profitable, and highly repeatable business model. Known for its quality breakfast and lunch menu, strong community reputation, and prime downtown location near a major university, the business serves a loyal mix of students, professionals, and locals seeking fast, fresh meals and artisan coffee.
Operating seven days a week from 7 AM to 2 PM, this café thrives on consistent morning and midday traffic. The menu features hand-rolled bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, espresso, smoothies, and other quick-service favorites — all produced with efficient prep-line systems designed for minimal waste and high output.
A capable and experienced team runs daily operations, including a full-time general manager, allowing ownership to operate in a semi-absentee capacity (approximately 20–25 hours per week).
This café represents an exceptional opportunity for a new owner-operator or family buyer seeking a well-run, community-loved business with immediate cash flow and flexible management options. With limited hours, loyal staff, and established profitability, it’s a true turnkey operation ready for continued success.
Operating seven days a week from 7 AM to 2 PM, this café thrives on consistent morning and midday traffic. The menu features hand-rolled bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, espresso, smoothies, and other quick-service favorites — all produced with efficient prep-line systems designed for minimal waste and high output.
A capable and experienced team runs daily operations, including a full-time general manager, allowing ownership to operate in a semi-absentee capacity (approximately 20–25 hours per week).
This café represents an exceptional opportunity for a new owner-operator or family buyer seeking a well-run, community-loved business with immediate cash flow and flexible management options. With limited hours, loyal staff, and established profitability, it’s a true turnkey operation ready for continued success.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 4
- Facilities & Assets
- This café operates from a well-maintained, approximately 2,350-square-foot facility located in a vibrant downtown district near a major university. The space combines functionality, visibility, and charm — ideal for a fast-casual café or breakfast/lunch concept.
The interior features a comfortable, modern dining area with seating for about 20–25 guests, complemented by attractive décor and an efficient service counter. - Market Outlook / Competition
- The café and bakery sector continues to demonstrate consistent strength in the U.S. small business market, driven by consumer demand for convenience, quality ingredients, and experiential dining.
According to IBISWorld’s Bakery Café and Coffee Shop industry report, U.S. cafés and bakeries generate over $17 billion annually, with steady post-pandemic recovery and 2–3% projected annual growth through 2028.
Key industry trends include:
Rising demand for fresh, quick-service breakfast and lunch options.
Growth of artisan and specialty baked goods - Opportunities for Growth
- This café presents multiple clear opportunities for growth — both operational and marketing-based — for a new owner looking to expand an already successful foundation. With consistent profitability, strong community recognition, and efficient operations, the business is well-positioned for continued revenue increases under active management.
Expansion Opportunities
Extend Operating Hours
The business currently operates limited daytime hours (7 AM–2 PM).
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,350
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owners are preparing for a family transition
- Transition Support
- Will train for 2 weeks @ $0 cost.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2443486
- Listing Views
- 55
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