Highly Rated Family Café With Low Overheads in Harrogate
£49,995
£110,476
£25,532
Overview
Leasehold
2012
- Excellent Reputation
- Very Loyal Customer Base
- Low Overheads
- Well Equipped Business
- Strong Supplier Relationships
This long-standing, family-run café has been a staple of the Harrogate community for over 13 years, serving hearty, home-cooked breakfasts and lunches to loyal locals and tradespeople alike. Known for generous portions, no-nonsense service, and unbeatable value, it’s the kind of place customers keep coming back to week after week.
Situated on a busy residential street with strong footfall, the café operates six mornings a week and has built a reputation as a friendly, welcoming spot where builders, local businesses, and families meet for a proper meal. The interior is practical and inviting, with seating for 20 across six tables and comfortable bench seating, while the kitchen is fully equipped with high-quality appliances, all included in the sale.
The café also offers external catering, with scope to expand the business further. There is significant potential for a new owner to increase trade by extending opening hours, introducing Sunday service, or growing the catering and delivery side. Low overheads and a strong, loyal customer base make this a turnkey business with immediate earning potential.
This is a rare opportunity to take over a proven, well-loved café with a strong reputation in a prime Harrogate location. The current owners are retiring and are happy to provide a supportive handover, ensuring a smooth transition for the new operator.
The café’s clientele consists of a mix of repeat customers, including builders, tradespeople, and local businesses, many of whom place large orders, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays.
The back-of-house includes a fully equipped kitchen with high-quality appliances such as a 6-ring gas burner oven, griddle, cold counter, coffee machine, 2 chest freezers, and an upright freezer, all of which are included in the sale.
Currently run by the owner, 2 family members, and a delivery driver, the café is a low-overhead operation that has consistently delivered reliable trade with minimal advertising.
This café offers numerous growth opportunities for an ambitious new owner. Extending opening hours beyond mornings could attract a wider range of customers, including lunch and dinner crowds.
Expanding delivery services to cover weekdays, in addition to Fridays and Saturdays, would provide an immediate boost to revenue.
Marketing the business through social media, local advertising, and partnerships with nearby businesses could further increase visibility and attract new customers.
Additionally, there’s scope to diversify the menu to include healthier options, grab-and-go meals, or catering services for local events and businesses.
Features
Key Information
- Number of Covers: 20
- External Catering: Yes
- Hygiene Rating: 4
Reputation
- Google: 4.8
Online Presence
- Facebook: Yes
Location
- Residential Location
- Close to Local Businesses
- High Footfall
- Nearby Car Parking
- Good Transport Links