Turnkey Courtyard Café w/ ABC License & Major Growth Potential
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This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out café located within a unique private courtyard setting in the Del Rey / Playa Vista area of Los Angeles.
The business is currently operating in a limited weekday format and does not yet reflect the full potential of the location. The opportunity is to expand hours, activate weekends, and reposition the concept into a high-traffic, community-focused café.
The space itself is a standout asset, offering a clean, modern courtyard environment that feels more like a private park than a traditional retail café. It is well suited for a family-friendly, dog-friendly atmosphere with strong potential for coffee, brunch, light food, and beer & wine service.
With the right execution, this location has the potential to become a destination for local residents, families, and weekend traffic.
This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator with experience in café, restaurant, or hospitality operations who is looking to take over an existing setup and grow it into a strong neighborhood concept.
Seller is open to flexible deal structures and will provide support during transition, including brand positioning, operational guidance, and launch planning for expanded hours.
A video overview and brand materials are included to showcase the location and concept.
The business is currently operating in a limited weekday format and does not yet reflect the full potential of the location. The opportunity is to expand hours, activate weekends, and reposition the concept into a high-traffic, community-focused café.
The space itself is a standout asset, offering a clean, modern courtyard environment that feels more like a private park than a traditional retail café. It is well suited for a family-friendly, dog-friendly atmosphere with strong potential for coffee, brunch, light food, and beer & wine service.
With the right execution, this location has the potential to become a destination for local residents, families, and weekend traffic.
This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator with experience in café, restaurant, or hospitality operations who is looking to take over an existing setup and grow it into a strong neighborhood concept.
Seller is open to flexible deal structures and will provide support during transition, including brand positioning, operational guidance, and launch planning for expanded hours.
A video overview and brand materials are included to showcase the location and concept.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 7
- Employees
- 4 Part-time
- Facilities & Assets
- Fully built-out café located within a unique private courtyard setting at Del Rey Campus in the Marina del Rey / Playa Vista area.
Assets include:
• Existing café buildout (shipping container concept)
• Outdoor courtyard seating and activation space
• Coffee equipment and bar setup
• Approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
• Active ABC license (beer & wine)
• Established brand identity and website
• Access to professionally managed campus with 24/7 security
Currently operating in a limited weekday format, providing significant upside through expanded hours, weekend activation, and repositioning as a community-focused café. - Website
- https://humblemaker.coffee/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Located in the Marina del Rey / Playa Vista submarket, a high-income Westside Los Angeles area with strong demand for premium coffee, food, and outdoor gathering spaces.
The surrounding area includes a mix of residential communities and creative office campuses, with limited access to unique courtyard-style café environments.
Nearby competition consists primarily of traditional coffee shops and national brands, with few offering a comparable outdoor, community-focused setting. The location is well positioned to differentiate through experience, atmosphere, and expanded hours. - Opportunities for Growth
- Significant upside exists through expanding operating hours and activating weekends, which are currently underutilized.
Opportunities include adding brunch and light food offerings, introducing beer and wine service, and creating a consistent weekend presence to attract local residents and families.
Additional growth can come from local marketing, events, and community programming to increase traffic and repeat customers.
With the right execution, the location has the potential to develop into a strong neighborhood café and destination gathering space.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 400
- Rent
- $500.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is focusing on other business ventures and is seeking the right owner-oper
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide support during transition, including:
• Operational overview and workflow guidance
• Vendor introductions and sourcing support
• Hiring guidance and initial team setup
• Launch planning for expanded hours and weekend operations
Ongoing support available for a defined period to assist with execution, troubleshooting, and operational ramp-up.
This opportunity is best suited for an owner-operator who will take over day-to-day operations and build on the existing foundation. - Financing Options
- Flexible deal structure available for qualified buyer
Listing Info
- ID
- 2494014
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