Buzz Café & Coffeehouse w/Property Oak Park, IL-Downtown Arts District
Property Description
Currently offering handcrafted coffee & espresso drinks along with a wide variety of teas, juices, smoothies, sodas & other specialty drinks. As well as a flavorful menu of toasts, scrambles, quiches, burritos, quesadillas, wraps, salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers & more. Plus, a display case filled with fresh donuts, muffins, scones, pastries, pies, cookies & more. In addition to a kids menu. Also, has a BYOB liquor license!
Simple operation-counter service. Serving breakfast all day, lunch & weekend brunch. Dine-in or out + carryout. As well as special orders & catering. Also, hosts many community pop-up events including art displays, book clubs, live music & more.
It’s warm & welcoming interior features expansive windows, ample indoor seating as well as outdoor sidewalk & back patio seating. Plus, a counter & kitchens filled with commercial grade equipment!
Well established over 27 yrs (almost 3 decades). Independent-no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Asset sale with property-all furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E) included, but no financials. 2024 gross sales $832,132!
A turnkey operation-fully equipped & infrastructure in place. Also, its 2nd full kitchen is ideal for expanding food service, catering operations or wholesale food production.
Prime retail space in a freestanding building in the heart of historic downtown Oak Park “DTOP”. Perfectly situated in the middle of the popular Oak Park Arts District along the Harrison St corridor between Austin Blvd & Ridgeland Ave. Boasts high visibility, heavy foot traffic & abundant street parking!
Ideally located on a vibrant stretch of its walkable main corridor noted for its locally owned art galleries, studios, businesses & boutiques including Bead In Hand, Expressions Graphics, Fat Cat Art Gallery, G&G Home, Kidcreate Studio, Jamilla Yipp Photography, Oak Park String Academy, Photos By Greg Inc, Purple Sun Arts, Slowfire Art Center, The Actors Garden, The Brown Elephant, Val’s Records, Whispers From The Moon & more.
As well as health, wellness & professional services such as Oak Cleaners, Sandra Ross Salon, Sister2Sister Dimension, Styles 4 Kidz, Valdo’s Barbershop & more.
In addition to eclectic dining like MORA Sushi, Publican Quality Bread, The Happy Apple Pie Shop, Taco Mucho, Trattoria 225 & more. Also, close to Columbus Park!
And steps from a busy CTA Blue Line & the Austin L stop. Plus, just off I-290. Only 15 minutes W of downtown Chicago!
Property: Building underwent significant renovations in 2017 and the café & coffeehouse went through an upgrade & refresh in 2023.
Competition & Mkt: Elevated coffee service. Delicious baked goods. Plus wholesome cafe menu. Known for its commitment to organic & locally grown ingredients as well as eco-friendly practices & sustainability. Well known for its charming family-friendly atmosphere, eclectic vibe, quality coffee, tasty food, mouth watering sweets & exceptional service.
Growth & Expansion: Longtime local favorite. Historic Oak Park downtown anchor. An institution in the neighborhood. Staple in the community with deep roots. A beloved cultural hub in Oak Park’s Arts District. An area gem drawing both locals & visitors alike. A hugely popular gathering spot. The “go-to” place for refreshing drinks & organic comfort foods. Loyal customer base. Tons of regulars. Also, a big commuter stop!
Highly rated & recommended, wonderful reputation to continue to build upon for another 3 decades!
Listed By Ted Aretos at EatZ & Associates / EatZ Real Estate Group LLC
Simple operation-counter service. Serving breakfast all day, lunch & weekend brunch. Dine-in or out + carryout. As well as special orders & catering. Also, hosts many community pop-up events including art displays, book clubs, live music & more.
It’s warm & welcoming interior features expansive windows, ample indoor seating as well as outdoor sidewalk & back patio seating. Plus, a counter & kitchens filled with commercial grade equipment!
Well established over 27 yrs (almost 3 decades). Independent-no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Asset sale with property-all furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E) included, but no financials. 2024 gross sales $832,132!
A turnkey operation-fully equipped & infrastructure in place. Also, its 2nd full kitchen is ideal for expanding food service, catering operations or wholesale food production.
Prime retail space in a freestanding building in the heart of historic downtown Oak Park “DTOP”. Perfectly situated in the middle of the popular Oak Park Arts District along the Harrison St corridor between Austin Blvd & Ridgeland Ave. Boasts high visibility, heavy foot traffic & abundant street parking!
Ideally located on a vibrant stretch of its walkable main corridor noted for its locally owned art galleries, studios, businesses & boutiques including Bead In Hand, Expressions Graphics, Fat Cat Art Gallery, G&G Home, Kidcreate Studio, Jamilla Yipp Photography, Oak Park String Academy, Photos By Greg Inc, Purple Sun Arts, Slowfire Art Center, The Actors Garden, The Brown Elephant, Val’s Records, Whispers From The Moon & more.
As well as health, wellness & professional services such as Oak Cleaners, Sandra Ross Salon, Sister2Sister Dimension, Styles 4 Kidz, Valdo’s Barbershop & more.
In addition to eclectic dining like MORA Sushi, Publican Quality Bread, The Happy Apple Pie Shop, Taco Mucho, Trattoria 225 & more. Also, close to Columbus Park!
And steps from a busy CTA Blue Line & the Austin L stop. Plus, just off I-290. Only 15 minutes W of downtown Chicago!
Property: Building underwent significant renovations in 2017 and the café & coffeehouse went through an upgrade & refresh in 2023.
Competition & Mkt: Elevated coffee service. Delicious baked goods. Plus wholesome cafe menu. Known for its commitment to organic & locally grown ingredients as well as eco-friendly practices & sustainability. Well known for its charming family-friendly atmosphere, eclectic vibe, quality coffee, tasty food, mouth watering sweets & exceptional service.
Growth & Expansion: Longtime local favorite. Historic Oak Park downtown anchor. An institution in the neighborhood. Staple in the community with deep roots. A beloved cultural hub in Oak Park’s Arts District. An area gem drawing both locals & visitors alike. A hugely popular gathering spot. The “go-to” place for refreshing drinks & organic comfort foods. Loyal customer base. Tons of regulars. Also, a big commuter stop!
Highly rated & recommended, wonderful reputation to continue to build upon for another 3 decades!
Listed By Ted Aretos at EatZ & Associates / EatZ Real Estate Group LLC
About the Property
- Type
- Retail
- Building Status
- Established
- Facilities & Assets
- Established: 1998 (Current Owners 2023).
SqFt: 3,200 (3 Level Structure With 1,600 SqFt Per Floor + Full Basement).
Seating: 72 (38 Inside & 34 Outside).
Hrs: Mo-Sa 7a-4p & Su 8a-2p.
Owners Role: Absentee.
Value of FF&E: Included (Valued at $50,000).
Its current office space above could easily be converted to owner housing or rented out as an apartment, professional office, art studio & more. Its B1/B2 retail zoning allows for office or residential use on its flexible upper level.
Prime real estate in an area with ~2.5% retail vacancy rate! - Location Description
- Historic 2-story freestanding bldg built in 1909. On 3,198 sqft or .067 acres of land. RET $10,264.A mixed-use property w/café & coffeehouse operating on the 1st floor + 2nd full commercial kitchen w/additional prep, cooking & storage in the full basement, as well as its office space on the 2nd floor. In addition to 3 dedicated parking spaces behind the building.
- Current and Prior Use
- Cafe & Coffeehouse
About the Sale
- Furniture, Fixings and Equipment
- Included in Asking Price
- Financing
- No
Listing Info
- ID:
- 2423758
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