Rare Italian-inspired Espresso Bar — History, Authenticity, Character & Charm

A truly special opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, long-established espresso bar positioned within one of Melbourne’s premier inner-city precincts.

Lovingly built by the same owner-operators from day one, this charming business has approximately 10 years of history behind it and has grown through genuine passion, personal connection and an incredibly loyal customer following.

Inspired by the charm and character of Italy and Europe, this little gem has been created with exceptional attention to detail, including beautiful porcelain tiles imported directly from Italy, handblown light fittings and a marble benchtop.

More than just an espresso bar, this is a business built on love, connection and genuine relationships with its customers, many of whom have been returning for years.

The operation itself is refreshingly simple. There is no complicated menu or large kitchen operation — just quality coffee complemented by a select range of paninis, quiches and quality European-inspired sweets sourced from boutique suppliers.

Operating only five days per week with no weekend trading, the business requires minimal staffing and generates approximately $12,500–$15,000 in weekly revenue, while producing approximately 40kg of coffee per week.

The business also enjoys an enviable lifestyle trading model, closing on public holidays and for approximately three weeks over the Christmas and New Year period.

Rent is approximately $3,984.75 per month including GST and all outgoings, providing an attractive occupancy cost for an established inner-city hospitality business with this level of trade.

An established website with Shopify platform is also included in the sale, providing further opportunity for a new owner to develop the online and retail side of the business.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

• Approx. $12,500–$15,000 weekly revenue
• Approximately 40kg of coffee per week
• Approximately 10 years established
• Same owner-operators since day one
• Desirable Melbourne inner-city location
• Easy 5-day operation with no weekends
• Closed public holidays
• Closed approximately 3 weeks over Christmas/New Year
• Excellent work-life balance
• Simple offering of quality coffee, savoury items and sweets
• No complicated menu or large kitchen operation
• Minimal staffing requirements
• Beautiful Italian and European-inspired design
• Imported Italian porcelain tiles
• Handblown light fittings and marble benchtop
• Long-standing and loyal clientele
• Strong history and goodwill
• Rent approx. $3,984.75 per month including GST & all outgoings
• Established website and Shopify platform included
• Opportunity to further develop online and retail sales
• Opportunity to introduce weekend trading for further growth
• Simple and easy-to-manage operation

This is a charming business with genuine history and heart — one that would be extremely difficult and costly to recreate from scratch.

The combination of approximately $12,500–$15,000 per week in revenue, 40kg of coffee per week, five-day trading, no weekends and approximately three weeks of annual closure makes this a particularly attractive opportunity for an owner-operator or hospitality buyer seeking an established business with genuine lifestyle appeal.

After approximately a decade of building the business and its loyal following, the owners are ready to pass this much-loved little gem on to its next owner.

Strict confidentiality applies. The business name and exact location will only be disclosed to genuine qualified buyers.

Nicole Maroush
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