CAFÉ LAFAYETTE IS NOT SIMPLY A RESTAURANT — IT IS AN EXPERIENCE
Café Lafayette is an experience carefully crafted around classic French technique, refined European comfort, and timeless ambiance. Nestled in the heart of Exeter, this intimate dining destination evokes the charm of a beloved café tucked along a cobblestone street in a small French village, where elegance feels effortless and every detail invites guests to linger.
This boutique restaurant offers a rare opportunity to own a chef-driven, European-inspired dining concept in one of the Central San Joaquin Valley’s most affluent and culturally distinguished small-town communities.

CUISINE & CONCEPT
Café Lafayette’s menu is rooted in traditional French bistro cuisine, elevated through thoughtful execution, classic techniques, and high-quality ingredients. The culinary approach emphasizes slow-cooked proteins, rich sauces, wine-forward preparations, and timeless European comfort dishes that resonate with a discerning clientele.
The menu reflects balance — indulgent yet refined, familiar yet sophisticated — creating an experience that feels both special and approachable.

THE SPACE & ATMOSPHERE
The restaurant interior is warm, intimate, and refined, enhanced by significant tenant improvements that create a fully turnkey, higher-end dining environment. Soft lighting, elegant finishes, and a cohesive European aesthetic elevate the guest experience and reinforce the restaurant’s boutique identity.
Completing the experience is a beautifully appointed outdoor courtyard — the pièce de résistance — offering a highly curated French bistro setting where guests dine beneath café lights and mature trees, evoking the charm of an intimate Parisian garden café rarely found in the Central Valley.

LOCATION & COMMUNITY
Café Lafayette is located in Exeter, California — a community widely regarded as one of the most affluent and prestigious small towns in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Exeter is known for its strong local pride, established wealth, and appreciation for quality dining and cultural experiences, making it an ideal setting for a refined, destination-style restaurant.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
The offering includes a fully operational restaurant with a substantial package of furniture, fixtures, and equipment, including commercial kitchen equipment, dining room furniture and seating, service and bar components, wine storage, and décor elements contributing to the restaurant’s European aesthetic. Type 47 ABC license subject to transfer approval and fees.
A detailed equipment and inventory list is available upon request.

OPERATIONS & FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Café Lafayette is an established business with a multi-year operating history. Financial statements and detailed operating information will be provided upon request to qualified buyers.

IDEAL BUYER PROFILE
This opportunity is well-suited for an owner-operator passionate about hospitality, a chef seeking a refined and established concept, or an investor looking for a boutique, lifestyle-oriented restaurant with character and identity.

BUYER TRAINING & SUPPORT
The owner and executive chef can be available for up to four weeks after purchase to provide transition training and support to the buyer.