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2,760 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Bus / Bus w/Real Est
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,760 sqft
Price per Sqft $63
MLS Listing ID 12323214
Annual Tax Amount $3,800
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 0.0854
Property Sub-Type Bus / Bus w/Real Est
Property Description
Shabbona Cafe is a popular and well-established dining establishment in the heart of downtown Shabbona, Illinois. Since its inception in 2015, the cafe has built a strong reputation as the area's premier destination for breakfast and lunch, consistently receiving outstanding customer reviews for its high-quality food, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional service. Patrons frequently praise the cafe for its homestyle cooking, generous portions, friendly staff, and clean, inviting environment, which has cultivated a loyal following among both locals and visitors alike. Strategically located on Comanche Avenue, a busy state highway near Shabbona Lake State Park, Shabbona Cafe benefits greatly from heavy year- round tourist traffic. Visitors to the state park, renowned for fishing, boating, hiking, and various recreational activities, regularly stop at the cafe to enjoy hearty meals before or after their outdoor adventures. The business operates with advantageous limited hours, primarily catering to the breakfast and lunch crowd. However, there is substantial potential for growth by expanding operational hours into dinner service, introducing a liquor license, and adding Illinois-approved video gaming machines-each presenting a clear pathway to substantially increase revenues and profitability. The cafe's current owner actively manages kitchen operations, maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring consistency in food preparation and customer experience. They are fully committed to providing comprehensive training and transitional support to the new owner, facilitating continuity of operations and customer satisfaction. Shabbona Cafe represents an exceptional investment opportunity for a hands-on owner- operator or restaurateur looking to acquire an established, profitable business with significant growth potential, all while owning prime commercial real estate in a thriving downtown location.
Location
State IL
County Dekalb
Area Shabbona
Zoning COMMR
Interior
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace N
Building
Dwelling Type Bus / Bus w/Real Est
Level or Stories 1

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