This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, independently owned specialty coffee and breakfast café in Downers Grove, IL. Established in 2018, this turnkey boutique coffee shop has built a strong brand identity and loyal customer base, earning a 4.8-star rating across review platforms.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS: LOCATION ADVANTAGES: MENU & OPERATIONS: GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: OWNER SUPPORT: Seller provides 2 weeks hands-on training covering operations, recipes, supplier relationships, and staff management, with additional transitional support available. Ideal for owner-operators passionate about coffee and community, or experienced restaurateurs seeking a proven, scalable concept with significant growth potential.
- Annual revenue: $412,000
- Asking price: $190,000
- Affordable lease: $880/month through December 2027
- Strong revenue-to-asking price ratio demonstrates solid financial performance
- Turnkey operation with established recipes and supplier relationships
- Loyal repeat customer base in underserved suburban Chicago market
- Active online ordering system with curbside pickup
- Established catering offering for corporate and private events
- Strong social media presence providing built-in marketing channel
- Open 7 days a week with trained staff and efficient systems
- High-traffic strip mall location with excellent highway access
- Ample parking availability
- Serves underserved community as one of few independent specialty cafés
- Strong daily foot traffic from commuters, schools, and local residents
- Extensive artisan coffee menu including espresso drinks, cold brew, matcha
- Full fresh breakfast menu with sandwiches, wraps, avocado toast, power bowls
- Diverse offerings appeal to commuters, families, students, and professionals
- Currently operates morning and midday hours
- Extended evening hours (currently closes at 2pm)
- Catering expansion for local market
- Second location potential given proven concept
- Expanded retail offerings including bagged coffee and merchandise
- Delivery partnerships and subscription-based services