Reduced Price! Turnkey Boutique Coffee Shop *UNDER CONTRACT*

Established Café – Strong Brand, Loyal Customers

Inventory:

$15,000
Included in asking price

Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E):

$75,000
Included in asking price

Employees:

10 (1 Full-time, 9 Part-time)

Facilities:

Sale includes all furniture, fixtures, and equipment including a commercial espresso machine, refrigeration units, POS system, seating, counters, and décor. Space is approximately 765 sq ft, located in a strip mall with ample parking off I-355. Business operates under a lease — please contact for current lease terms and expiration date.

Competition:

This is one of the only independent, locally-owned specialty coffee and breakfast cafés in its market, serving an underserved suburban Chicago community. Located in a high-traffic strip mall with excellent highway access, the business benefits from strong daily foot traffic from commuters, nearby schools, and local residents. The area is predominantly served by national chains, making this boutique café a unique and beloved alternative with a loyal, established customer base and a 4.8-star rating across review platforms.

Growth & Expansion:

The business offers significant growth potential including: extended evening hours (currently closes at 2pm), catering expansion for local corporate and private events, addition of a second location given the proven concept and strong brand, expanded retail offerings such as bagged coffee, branded merchandise, or packaged goods. The business also has an established online ordering system and social media following that could support delivery partnerships or subscription-based offerings.

Support & Training:

Owner will provide 2 weeks of hands-on training covering daily operations, recipes and drink preparation, supplier relationships, ordering processes, and staff management. Additional transitional support is available as needed to ensure a smooth handover.

Reason for Selling:

Owner is looking to pursue other business opportunities and feels the time is ri

Location:

Downers Grove, IL

Real Estate:

Leased

Building SF:

10,000

Lease Expiration:

06/01/2034

Rent:

$1,000 per month