Established Bagel Café & Deli – Prime Lakeview Location

Asking Price$550,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$630,000

Inventory$20,000
Not included in asking price
FF&E$200,000
Included in asking price
Real EstateNot Disclosed

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Established Bagel Café & Deli – Prime Lakeview Location


Asking Price$550,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$630,000

Inventory$20,000
Not included in asking price
FF&E$200,000
Included in asking price
Real EstateNot Disclosed

Business Description
Its prime proximity to Wrigley Field brings a powerful boost in visibility and traffic, especially on game days when thousands of fans fill the neighborhood, increasing foot traffic and driving higher sales. Whether it’s the morning rush, afternoon ballpark crowds, or weekend visitors, the location benefits from constant movement and year-round activity.
The café is fully equipped with a hood system, large walk-in cooler and freezer, multiple refrigeration units, spacious prep areas, and comfortable seating. All equipment is in excellent condition, with several recent upgrades including new flooring and a custom front counter. A large basement provides valuable storage and also offers expansion potential for a dedicated catering kitchen.

Surrounded by dense residential buildings, retail shops, public transit, and heavy pedestrian flow intensified by Wrigley Field events, the location is ideal for capturing breakfast, lunch, and pre- or post-game customers. Current operations run limited daytime hours, leaving significant opportunity to grow through extended hours, increased catering, wholesale partnerships, or outdoor patio activation with landlord approval.

This is a turnkey, profitable neighborhood café with strong online reviews, loyal repeat customers, and tremendous upside for a new owner-operator—particularly with the constant momentum generated by nearby Wrigley Field.
About the Business
Facilities & Assets
This café and deli was established in 2019 in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, one of the city’s most vibrant and high-traffic areas. Since opening, the business has grown steadily by focusing on quality, consistency, and strong customer service. Over the years, it has become a neighborhood favorite for breakfast, lunch, and grab-and-go items, attracting a loyal base of local residents, commuters, students, and weekend visitors.
Market Outlook / Competition
The café operates in a strong Chicago neighborhood with surprisingly limited direct competition for its style of bagels, sandwiches, and breakfast/lunch offerings. Nearby options tend to be traditional cafés or coffee chains, but few offer the same combination of freshness, quality, and variety. This shop stands out through its consistent product, clean operations, strong customer loyalty, and convenient location in a high-traffic area surrounded by residential buildings, transit, and retail.
Opportunities for Growth
There is significant opportunity to grow this café beyond its current operation. A new owner can immediately increase revenue by extending the limited daytime hours, adding catering and corporate accounts, and pursuing wholesale partnerships with nearby businesses, cafés, and hotels. The unused patio area can be activated for outdoor seating with landlord approval, and the large basement offers potential for a dedicated catering or prep kitchen.
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
Owner has other interests
Listing Info
ID
2440997
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Business Listed by: Alpesh Jayswal Transworld Business Advisors of St. Charles

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