Summary
Established beachside café in a sought-after Eastern Suburbs location.
Revenue
$17,000 pw
Rent
$1,600 pw
Expenses
$12,400 pw
Net Profit
$2,000 pw
Location Details
69 Macpherson Street
Positioned within a busy local shopping strip on the route to Bronte, Clovelly and Coogee beaches. Ample free parking surrounds the café, with strong support from nearby residents and local businesses.
Potential
Significant scope to grow the business through its existing infrastructure. A production kitchen and cool room with rear access provide an ideal base for catering opportunities.
Evening trade could add another profitable revenue stream while still allowing for an early finish. The surrounding apartment population also presents strong potential for Uber Eats and delivery sales.
Skills
No specific experience required, but a strong work ethic, customer focus and willingness to learn are essential. Full training and support can be provided.
Hours
Open 7am to 3pm, 7 days.
Lease
5 years from June 2026, with a 5-year option. The building owners are experienced and highly regarded landlords.
Employees
4 FOH and 4 BOH staff, all part-time or casual, cover the seven-day roster. During busy periods, up to 5 staff work at once. The experienced team operates efficiently, with approximately 200 employee hours per week.
Reason for Sale
Owners are ready to pursue other goals.
About the Business
A well-known neighbourhood café on Bronte’s Macpherson Street strip, just a short walk from the beach and a long-standing local favourite.
Established around 2012 by a chef owner, the café built its reputation around seasonal food, house-made pastries, gluten-free buckwheat pancakes and specialty coffee. The distinctive fit-out features reclaimed timber and marble, communal tables, bentwood chairs, art-deco details and a relaxed indoor–outdoor atmosphere.
History
Previously achieving $22,000+ per week before COVID, the business presents an opportunity for a new owner to revitalise this established venue.
42-seat café with stylish dining area
Main kitchen plus production kitchen, cool room, storage, rear access, office and studio apartment
Council approval for 6am–10pm, 7 days
Fresh 5-year lease with 5-year option
Low outgoings covering waste and water only
Loyal local following and established reputation on a busy Eastern Suburbs café strip
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