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Urban Café with Live/Work Income Potential = ZERO RENT
Business Description
Discover a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own and operate a thriving café in Downtown San Diego—designed for entrepreneurs who think outside the box.
Turnkey Coffee Shop in Prime Downtown Corridor: This fully operational café is located in a vibrant, walkable downtown neighborhood with strong residential and office foot traffic.
Unique Live/Work Hybrid Lease: The business operates within a two-story loft setup—zoned residential but approved for current commercial use. The ground level hosts the café, while two upstairs studio-style units offer residential or rental flexibility.
Rental Advantage: Total rent for the combined units is $6,150/month. However, each residential unit independently rents for approximately $3,000/month. A savvy new owner could: – Live in one unit and lease the other – Lease both units – Offset or eliminate monthly rent entirely through sublease income
Landlord-Approved Use & Support: While the lease is structured as an 18-month renewable term, the landlord is aware of and supportive of the current use and desires the café to remain in place, allowing for strong renewal confidence.
Sale Includes: – All furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) – Extensive leasehold improvements – Loyal customer base and operational goodwill. Current Health Department May 2025 thru 2026 & high quality Coffee Machine!
Location and lease details provided only upon signing NDA. This is a confidential listing for a visionary buyer seeking lifestyle and income balance through an established business with a uniquely flexible structure.
PRICE REFLECTS ALL TENANT IMPROVEMENTS - ALL FF&E - MAINLY. ITS NOT BASED ON SDE/ROI
Seller requires POF prior to showing any financial, location and lease details.
Turnkey Coffee Shop in Prime Downtown Corridor: This fully operational café is located in a vibrant, walkable downtown neighborhood with strong residential and office foot traffic.
Unique Live/Work Hybrid Lease: The business operates within a two-story loft setup—zoned residential but approved for current commercial use. The ground level hosts the café, while two upstairs studio-style units offer residential or rental flexibility.
Rental Advantage: Total rent for the combined units is $6,150/month. However, each residential unit independently rents for approximately $3,000/month. A savvy new owner could: – Live in one unit and lease the other – Lease both units – Offset or eliminate monthly rent entirely through sublease income
Landlord-Approved Use & Support: While the lease is structured as an 18-month renewable term, the landlord is aware of and supportive of the current use and desires the café to remain in place, allowing for strong renewal confidence.
Sale Includes: – All furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) – Extensive leasehold improvements – Loyal customer base and operational goodwill. Current Health Department May 2025 thru 2026 & high quality Coffee Machine!
Location and lease details provided only upon signing NDA. This is a confidential listing for a visionary buyer seeking lifestyle and income balance through an established business with a uniquely flexible structure.
PRICE REFLECTS ALL TENANT IMPROVEMENTS - ALL FF&E - MAINLY. ITS NOT BASED ON SDE/ROI
Seller requires POF prior to showing any financial, location and lease details.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Facilities & Assets
- Unique Live/Work Hybrid Lease: The business operates within a two-story loft setup—zoned residential but approved for current commercial use. The ground level hosts the café, while two upstairs studio-style units offer residential or rental flexibility.
All furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) – Extensive leasehold improvements – Loyal customer base and operational goodwill. Current Health Department May 2025 thru 2026 & high quality Coffee Machine! - Market Outlook / Competition
- Downtown boom in luxury residential towers bring high income earners to this area of San Diego Downtown. Loyal clients, community marketing under same property leasing office. The sky is the limit.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Landlords are onboard to maintain and keep this amenity for its community and neighborhood, even that the lease is residential landlord are fully aware and sanctioned the use. Lease is 18 months with renewals like any other residential lease in an apartment community. There might be a chance to secure a longer lease by using expertise in negotiations with your own agent or with our help. This is NOT guaranteed to a possibility.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Rent
- $6,150.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 3/31/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Relocation outside 92101
- Transition Support
- 30-days transfer with training
- Financing Options
- NO seller financing
Listing Info
- ID
- 2400717
- Listing Views
- 1219
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