About the Business

This is a high-performing Melbourne CBD café operating at scale, with consistent and proven growth already embedded in the business. Over the past four months, weekly turnover has strengthened to $55,000+, up from the $48,000–$49,000 range prior, all achieved under a fully managed operating model.

Positioned within one of the CBD’s most tightly held dining precincts, the venue benefits from strong weekday trade, repeat corporate clientele, and surrounding premium hospitality operators. A confirmed 2,000-employee anchor tenant scheduled to commence in January 2026 provides a clear and organic uplift in foot traffic, without the need for operational change.

The café occupies a rare 92 sqm split-level space, incorporating a high-performance espresso bar, mezzanine dining, and a production kitchen designed for volume and efficiency. Architecturally designed and systemised for consistency, the business operates as a true turnkey asset, making it equally suitable for an investor or experienced operator seeking a secure CBD flagship with momentum.

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Lease Details
The business operates under a standard 5-year CBD hospitality lease, consistent with all hospitality operators within the building and surrounding precinct. This lease structure is well established and market-normal for the area.

Importantly, neighbouring venues operating under identical lease terms have already progressed into their third and fourth lease periods, reflecting a landlord preference for quality, well-run operators with a proven history of on-time rental payments. The lease provides a balanced combination of operational flexibility and long-term security, supported by clear precedent within the building.

• Standard 5-year CBD hospitality lease, consistent across the precinct
• Neighbouring venues on identical terms now in 3rd & 4th lease periods
• Landlord track record of retaining quality, on-time paying operators
• Market-normal lease structure with established precedent

Premises Details
The business is situated within a rare 92 sqm split-level premises in a tightly held Melbourne CBD hospitality precinct. The layout has been architecturally designed to support high-volume trade while maintaining a premium customer experience.

The ground level features a high-performance espresso bar and customer service zone, optimised for fast weekday throughput, while the upper mezzanine provides additional dining capacity and separation from takeaway traffic. A fully equipped production kitchen supports consistent output and efficient workflow across peak periods.

The premises are well maintained, professionally presented, and designed for operational efficiency, making the venue highly suitable for both continued managed operation, perfect for investors or owner-led optimisation. The configuration offers flexibility across dine-in, takeaway, and corporate trade without requiring capital investment.

Staff Details
Quality mix of Full time, 2iC, 3iC and Casuals.

Lease Info
5 year term commenced September 2024

Trading Times
*Mon to Fri 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
*Sat & Sun 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Opportunity
This business presents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven Melbourne CBD café with momentum already established and multiple organic growth drivers in place.

Weekly turnover has already uplifted to $55,000+ over the past four months under a fully managed model, demonstrating the strength of the location, systems, and customer demand. With a 2,000-employee anchor tenant confirmed to commence in January 2026, there is a clear pathway to further revenue growth through increased weekday foot traffic — without the need for extended trading hours, additional seating, or major operational change.

For an incoming owner, the opportunity lies in maintaining the existing systems and management structure, while benefiting from ...