Queen Of Hearts Tea House & Gift Shop in Kitchener
Business Description
Queen of Hearts Tea House is a turnkey café located in Kitchener, Ontario, offering a cozy and beautifully designed space with established community recognition. Operating Friday to Sunday with minimal overhead, the business is easy to manage and ripe for growth.
This fully equipped tea house features indoor seating for 35 guests, a curated menu of teas, light fare, and premium baked goods. It currently operates with 4 part-time staff and does not require full kitchen infrastructure—no deep fryers or rotisserie setups—making it ideal for an owner-operator seeking simplicity and low-cost operations.
The space is flexible and lends itself well to rebranding (e.g., board game café, dessert bar, boutique concept), catering services, or expanding weekday hours to capture more of the downtown foot traffic and office crowd. A strong local following and favorable lease through 2028 provide a low-risk entry with ample upside.
Highlights:
Prime location on Victoria Street with high visibility and ample parking
Loyal customer base and strong community presence
Lease in place until April 2028 (assignable)
Low operating hours = high scalability
Easy-to-operate model with simple staffing
Excellent opportunity for someone looking to enter or expand in the café or specialty food business
The seller is seeking a full exit and is willing to provide transition support to ensure a smooth handover to the new owner.
This fully equipped tea house features indoor seating for 35 guests, a curated menu of teas, light fare, and premium baked goods. It currently operates with 4 part-time staff and does not require full kitchen infrastructure—no deep fryers or rotisserie setups—making it ideal for an owner-operator seeking simplicity and low-cost operations.
The space is flexible and lends itself well to rebranding (e.g., board game café, dessert bar, boutique concept), catering services, or expanding weekday hours to capture more of the downtown foot traffic and office crowd. A strong local following and favorable lease through 2028 provide a low-risk entry with ample upside.
Highlights:
Prime location on Victoria Street with high visibility and ample parking
Loyal customer base and strong community presence
Lease in place until April 2028 (assignable)
Low operating hours = high scalability
Easy-to-operate model with simple staffing
Excellent opportunity for someone looking to enter or expand in the café or specialty food business
The seller is seeking a full exit and is willing to provide transition support to ensure a smooth handover to the new owner.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 6
- Employees
- 4
- Facilities & Assets
- The business includes a fully furnished, turnkey café with a custom-designed interior, seating for 35 guests, display fixtures, prep equipment, signage, and leasehold improvements—all included in the sale.
- Website
- https://queenofheartskitchener.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Queen of Hearts stands out for its unique charm, boutique atmosphere, and operational simplicity. Its prime location, ease of management, and loyal clientele make it highly competitive in Kitchener’s café scene. Excellent visibility and foot traffic round out its market edge.
- Opportunities for Growth
- There is strong potential to expand beyond the current weekend schedule to capture weekday demand and increase booking capacity. The space is also well-suited for creative repositioning into concepts such as a board game café, dessert bar, or boutique retail venue. Additional growth opportunities include launching online ordering, selling packaged goods, hosting private events, and introducing complementary offerings like workshops or artisan vendor collaborations.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Transition Support
- Seller willing to provide transition support to ensure a smooth handover for the buyer
Listing Info
- ID
- 2394171
- Listing Views
- 185
Business Location
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