For Sale

Melbourne VIC

Iconic 15-Year Café – $39K Weekly Sales – Under Management – Rent 5%

  • $799,000

Description

This landmark Melbourne café stands as one of the city’s most recognisable and best-performing hospitality venues, celebrated for its exceptional coffee (40kg p/w), consistent high-volume trade, and long-established reputation. Operating for more than a decade as a true destination venue, it attracts a loyal daily following of locals, professionals, families, and visitors who consider it a must-visit favourite.

With weekly sales consistently around $39,000, a fully systemised under-management structure, and a stunning modern fit-out, this café delivers premium financial performance while maintaining operational ease and reliability. The large dining footprint, beautiful aesthetic, and unbeatable location combine to create a venue that is perpetually in demand — morning, afternoon, and weekend peak. Split is approx 65% food sales with 35% drinks / coffee sales.

Behind the scenes, the business runs on refined workflows, experienced long-term staff, and excellent supplier relationships, resulting in strong margins and consistent profitability. The rent is exceptionally low relative to size, turnover, and position; a rarity in Melbourne’s inner-suburban market, further strengthening the café’s financial profile.

Opportunities remain for a motivated operator to extend trading hours, expand catering, build delivery platforms, or even replicate the model across multiple sites. This is a flagship hospitality asset: robust, reputable, and perfectly suited for an investor, hospitality group, or seasoned operator seeking a premium Melbourne acquisition with genuine long-term security.

**Please note that for confidentiality the image in this advert is generic and is not of the actual business**

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  • The business is supported by a well-established team across management, front of house, barista, kitchen, and junior roles. The staffing structure is designed to operate efficiently under management, with clear responsibilities, strong shift coverage, and reliable service throughout the week. Management & Leadership Café Manager Second-in-Charge (2IC) Senior All Rounder / Senior Front of House Baristas / Floor Staff Mid-Level All Rounders Junior All Rounders Senior Chef (Level 4) Chefs (Level 3/4) Junior Chef / Kitchen Hand

Lease Info

  • 5 x 5 x 5 to 2035

Trading Times

  • Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Weekends 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Size of Premises

  • The café occupies a prime corner position on a major Melbourne thoroughfare, delivering exceptional visibility, high foot traffic, and strong daily passing trade. This strategic location is surrounded by a balanced mix of commercial offices, corporate workplaces, boutique retail, and dense residential housing, creating a steady flow of customers from early morning through late afternoon. The site features a large, light-filled dining space with excellent street frontage on both sides of the corner with upstairs office area for owner, ensuring maximum exposure and natural customer draw. The interior is modern, beautifully designed, and configured to handle high-volume service with ease, supported by a layout that provides seamless movement for both dine-in and takeaway patrons. A fully equipped commercial kitchen with high-grade appliances, generous prep zones, and efficient service connections allows for fast output during peak periods and supports ongoing scalability. The coffee station, counter, and POS workflow have been refined over years of operation, enabling rapid service and high transaction speed — critical for a café of this volume. Additional property highlights include: • Unmatched corner exposure with dual street presence and strong signage visibility • Consistent foot traffic from professionals, office workers, residents, and weekend visitors • Cheap rent relative to size, location, and turnover, delivering an excellent rent-to-revenue ratio (only 5.32%) • High-quality fit-out with no immediate capex required • Outdoor seating potential (subject to council approval) • Dedicated storage areas, efficient back-of-house layout, and excellent staff facilities • Large footprint ideal for high-volume trade, catering expansion, and extended hours This is one of Melbourne’s strongest hospitality locations — a rare combination of corner exposure, main-road prominence, and a diverse catchment area that supports strong and consistent sales year-round.

Opportunity

  • This high-performing Melbourne café presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established, fully under-management venue generating close to $2 million in annual revenue with $39K average weekly sales. Its premium corner location on a major road, surrounded by residential density, commercial businesses, and corporate offices, drives heavy, consistent foot traffic and positions the business perfectly for further expansion. Despite its scale and reputation, the café currently operates daytime hours only, leaving substantial upside available to the next operator. Extending trading into early evenings, strengthening breakfast trade on weekends, or introducing specialty nights would unlock immediate additional revenue without major operational changes. Strong demand from nearby workplaces also creates a clear pathway to expand catering, corporate orders, and standing accounts, all high-margin revenue streams that remain largely untapped. Digital delivery platforms represent another growth lever, with only a small share of sales currently derived online — a strategic focus here could produce meaningful gains. With a highly efficient layout, modern fit-out, and a proven staffing structure, the café is ready for retail coffee, grab-and-go products, and branded take-home lines, leveraging its strong local following and high daily customer volume. Minimal marketing has been used to achieve current performance, suggesting further growth through targeted social media, loyalty programs, and database engagement. With cheap rent for the size and location, long-term trading history, strong financial foundations, and multiple growth levers still untouched, this café stands out as a premium opportunity for an experienced operator, investor, or hospitality group seeking a scalable, high-volume Melbourne asset with genuine long-term upside.

Weekly Sales & Turnover

Coffee Sales Per (Kg)

  • 40kg p/w ave.

Cost of Goods​

  • $11,000

Wages

  • $13k

Net Profit​

  • $7,170 p/w

Turnover (inc GST)

  • $39k

Gross Profit​

  • $7,170

Rent

  • $94k p/a
  • Reference No: ND12PS21

Business Listed by

Nathan Demellis

Nathan Demellis

Licensed Real Estate Agent, Business Broker (VIC) and Hospitality Consultant @ GSE Hospitality Brokers

I began my journey in Melbourne’s most esteemed kitchens, including Crown Casino restaurants and the iconic Cecconi’s, where I trained alongside industry leaders. Later, as sous chef at St Kilda’s renowned Stokehouse, I developed the leadership and operational expertise needed to excel in high-pressure environments. These early experiences laid the foundation for my success in ownership, management, and consultancy.

I specialise in helping hospitality operators achieve their goals—whether that’s maximizing the value of their business, developing exit strategies, or securing the perfect acquisition.

Over the years, I’ve led the development and growth of numerous successful ventures, including the franchise expansion of Ena Greek Street into Westfield centres and ownership of several thriving coffee shops in Melbourne’s CBD, outer suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula. I’ve dedicated my professional life to creating, managing, and elevating high-performing hospitality businesses.

At GSE Melbourne, I bring this wealth of experience to the brokerage space, empowering clients with honest, transparent, and data-driven advice. Whether guiding a business through a seamless exit transition or identifying opportunities for growth, my focus remains on creating success stories for hospitality operators. My track record in assembling high-performing teams, optimizing operations, and driving profitability sets me apart as both a trusted advisor and an industry insider. Specialist knowledge with practical solutions.

If you’re ready to explore new opportunities, grow your business, or plan your next chapter, let’s connect. Together, we’ll build a strategy that aligns with your vision and delivers measurable success.
Call Nathan on 0433270540

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