Turnkey Melrose Cafe – Trendy Matcha & Coffee Concept
Business Description
This turnkey matcha and coffee cafe on Melrose Avenue offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, stylish, and modern wellness-focused concept in one of Los Angeles’ busiest and trendiest districts. The cafe specializes in high-quality Japanese matcha, craft beverages, and a warm guest experience built through a family-involved approach. The business has an established customer base, strong online reviews, and consistent foot traffic from both locals and tourists.
The space is beautifully designed, fully equipped, and ready for immediate operation. All proprietary recipes, workflows, and preparation techniques will be transferred to the new owner, along with hands-on training to ensure a smooth, confident transition. This cafe is easy to operate and ideal for an owner-operator or a family team who wants to run a community-driven business with high growth potential.
Located on a high-visibility section of Melrose Avenue, the cafe benefits from steady walk-in traffic, strong nearby retail anchors, and a growing demand for premium matcha and wellness beverages. Significant expansion opportunities include extended hours, expanded menu offerings, retail matcha product sales, catering, and the potential to develop the brand into multiple locations.
This is a rare chance to take over a trendy, fully operational cafe with a strong foundation, clean financials, and a recognizable brand identity — all set up for future growth.
The space is beautifully designed, fully equipped, and ready for immediate operation. All proprietary recipes, workflows, and preparation techniques will be transferred to the new owner, along with hands-on training to ensure a smooth, confident transition. This cafe is easy to operate and ideal for an owner-operator or a family team who wants to run a community-driven business with high growth potential.
Located on a high-visibility section of Melrose Avenue, the cafe benefits from steady walk-in traffic, strong nearby retail anchors, and a growing demand for premium matcha and wellness beverages. Significant expansion opportunities include extended hours, expanded menu offerings, retail matcha product sales, catering, and the potential to develop the brand into multiple locations.
This is a rare chance to take over a trendy, fully operational cafe with a strong foundation, clean financials, and a recognizable brand identity — all set up for future growth.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 1
- Employees
- 3 (2 Full-time, 1 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Our matcha-focused cafe located in Los Angeles is now for sale. The concept works exceptionally well with a family-involved team, creating a warm, welcoming, and community-oriented environment for guests. The space is fully equipped, beautifully designed, and ready for a smooth transition to new ownership.
- Website
- https://thehumanistproject.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The matcha market in Los Angeles continues to grow rapidly, driven by demand for premium, wellness-oriented beverages. Our location on Melrose Avenue provides strong foot traffic from both locals and tourists, ensuring consistent daily flow. While the area has a variety of cafes, few specialize in high-quality matcha or offer a unique, family-driven warm atmosphere. This gives the business a clear competitive advantage and strong potential for expansion, brand development, and increased revenue with active ownership.
- Opportunities for Growth
- There is significant room for growth through extended operating hours, expanded menu offerings, additional retail matcha products, and catering partnerships. The strong location on Melrose Avenue also creates the opportunity to increase foot traffic through events, collaborations, and improved marketing. A motivated owner-operator or family team can easily scale revenue and further develop the brand into multiple locations.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 600
- Rent
- $3,200.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 2/14/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The business is being sold due to a relocation and a shift in personal prioritie
- Transition Support
- We will ensure a smooth and comfortable business transition. Full hands-on training will be provided, including staff guidance, operational standards, and complete transfer of our proprietary recipes, workflows, and technology of preparation. We will stay available during the onboarding period to support the new owner and ensure full operational continuity.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2423224
- Listing Views
- 69
Business Location
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