Historic Italian Breakfast/Lunch + Mixed-Use Real Estate
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A rare chance to own a 45-year-old New Haven institution with property in a money-making location that has powered the business for 15 straight years. This beloved Italian-style breakfast & lunch deli serves generations of locals, workers, and travelers with daily specials, unforgettable classics, and a reputation that practically markets itself. Located right off I-95 and minutes from Tweed Airport, the site delivers nonstop visibility, easy access, and a loyal customer base that keeps the place booming Monday through Friday. With only five operating days (5:30 AM–2:00 PM), the upside is enormous—expand hours, add weekends, introduce early dinner service, and watch revenue explode. This is a turnkey mixed-use property + business acquisition with a newly renovated apartment, state-of-the-art kitchen, and decades of goodwill baked in. With massive upside potential, this history and the chance to own the property don’t come around often. CALL NOW!!!
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 54
- Employees
- 6 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- 2,200 iconic sq ft restaurant space / Would rent for $4,800/month on the open market / Newly renovated 1-bedroom apartment above (market rent $2,200/month) / $100,000 state-of-the-art hood system / Walk-in freezer + walk-in refrigerator / Efficient line, prep, and service layout
/Mixed-use structure - Market Outlook / Competition
- CTDOT reports 6,600+ cars/day on this corridor / Dense residential population in the Annex/East Shore trade area / Strong daytime traffic from families, workers, and commuters / Solid median household income ideal for fast casual, takeout, and delivery / High delivery demand zone with strong ordering patterns / Minutes from Tweed Airport and I 95, boosting visibility and accessibility / Perfect for takeout, delivery, and catering to Quinnipiac University (approx. 12 minutes away)
- Opportunities for Growth
- Only open Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM /Add Saturday & Sunday for instant revenue surge, add early dinner; massive untapped market / Expand catering to local businesses, airport traffic, and Quinnipiac / Add online ordering, delivery platforms, and weekend specials / Introduce grab and go, prepared foods, or retail Italian market items / Property ownership allows long term expansion, branding, and stability / Apartment income offsets operating costs and boosts ROI / Legacy brand can be modernized for explosive growth
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 3,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- After over 45 years in business, well-earned retirement
- Transition Support
- If Needed
Listing Info
- ID
- 2549461
- Listing Views
- 2
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