Illinois

Coffee Shops and Cafes For Sale in Illinois

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Reduced Price! Turnkey Boutique Coffee Shop *UNDER CONTRACT*

Downers Grove, IL

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, independently owned specialty coffee and breakfast café in Downers Grove, IL. Established in 2018, this turnkey boutique coffee shop has built a...

$170,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

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$170,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

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Own a Charming European Café in Lincoln Park Chicago

Chicago, IL

Rare opportunity to acquire an upscale European-inspired café and gourmet market in Chicago's prestigious Lincoln Park neighborhood. This beautifully curated hospitality concept offers an elevated...

$1,400,000

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$1,400,000

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Turnkey bakery/café for sale in the heart of Logan Square

Chicago, IL

Established Bakery/Café Concept — Prime Logan Square Location | Asset Sale A rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, visually striking bakery/café in one of Chicago's most vibrant and rapidly...

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$50,000

$50,000

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Premium Cold Brew & Teas Cafe -Profitable Turnkey Health-Focused

Lake County, IL

A rare opportunity to buy a well-established, highly profitable coffee shop and on-site brewery production facility, along with a proven mobile events business. This turnkey operation has demonstrated...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $126,418

Turnkey Breakfast Lunch Restaurant

Bloomingdale, IL

Profitable Casual-Upscale Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant – Illinois Modern, newly built-out restaurant offering dine-in and takeout with trained staff in place. Fully equipped turnkey operation, a full...

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$199,000

$199,000

Restaurant & Take-Out Business Ready for New Ownership

Hoffman Estates, IL

Located in a busy Hoffman Estates shopping center near South Barrington, this turnkey space offers a fully built-out setup ideal for quick-service or take-out concepts. The area has strong demand and...

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$90,000

$90,000

Established Bubble Tea & Coffee Shop in Mount Prospect – Great Opp

Mount Prospect, IL

Profitable bubble tea and coffee shop located in Mount Prospect with approximately $245,000 in annual revenue. Simple and easy-to-operate setup with a loyal customer base and steady daily traffic. The...

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$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Profitable Specialty Café with Strong Brand Identity & Expansion

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Cook County, IL

Since opening, the company has focused on building a recognizable brand, refining its menu, and developing efficient operating systems to support long-term growth. The concept quickly gained traction...

$390,000

$390,000

Cash Flow: $176,097

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Profitable Coffee, Wine and gift store

Dundee, IL

Imagine yourself owning a charming coffee shop right in the heart of the town square - a place where community truly comes together. You'll love how this established business combines the best of...

$104,000

$104,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Boba Tea Shop Acquire a fully equipped boba tea operation and hit the

Tinley Park, IL

Business Assets for Sale - Boba Tea Shop Acquire a fully equipped boba tea operation and hit the ground running. This asset-only sale includes all equipment needed to launch or expand in the...

$95,000

$95,000

Longstanding Hugely Popular Café Chicago, IL - Over 29 Years!

Chicago, IL

Longstanding Hugely Popular Restaurant & Café Chicago, IL - Over 29 Years! "On A Lively Stretch Of A Major N-S Artery/Busy Mixed-Use Corridor Filled With Boutiques, Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Bars,...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $103,558

Boba Tea Store For Sale

Rolling Meadows, IL

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established and fully operational boba tea shop in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. This business has been successfully operating for over 3 years and has built a...

$99,000

$99,000

Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch Quick Service Restaurant

Crystal Lake, IL

This turnkey coffee operation has everything for someone who wants to jump in and start running their own business today. This hidden gem offers opportunities that you will not find anywhere else....

$199,000

$199,000

Penny's Perks Coffee House, Turnkey and Busy! Is this your Dream???

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dowell, IL

Penny's Perks represents more than just a coffee house - it's the culmination of Penny and Tony James' dream to create a community gathering place that feels like home. What began as their vision to...

$410,000

$410,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

High-Performing Crave Cookie Franchise in Prime Chicago Location

Cook County, IL

This established gourmet cookie franchise presents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey location within one of the nation's fastest-growing dessert brands. Opened in 2024, the business has quickly...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $142,206

Michael Stavrinakis

Stavrinakis Franchise & Business Brokerage

Serving Cook County, IL

Michael Stavrinakis specializes in the sales of multiple businesses and franchises. Specializing in food & beverage related busi With over 3 decades of relative industry experience, Michael Stavrinakis specializes in the sales of multiple businesses and franchises.  Michael was recently awarded the #2 broker award for our enitre newtwork of brokers of about 180 brokers spanning the USA and 19 Countries abroad. Specializing franchise and independent business resales and start ups Michael’s first hand experience as a restauranteur, former franchisor and current franchisee ads the absolute relative exprience and knowledge to help his clients find the perfect matcha and grow a successful business. Count on Michel to work with you on every step of the sale & purchase process. Let’s chat now click here: https://shorturl.at/bgkN5 Let’s Connect via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstavrinakis/  or book a call on Michael’s calendar here: https://calendly.com/mstavrinakis/intro-call

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Thriving Coffee House and Local Social Hub for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Norris City, IL

Nestled in the heart of Norris City, Illinois, Cornerstone Coffee House represents a remarkable transformation story that began when a visionary family saw potential in a century-old building that...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $148,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Coffee Shop in a Prime, High-Traffic Area

Arlington Heights, IL

Prime business sale opportunity in Arlington Heights. IL featuring a coffee shop operation established in 2025. Includes all equipment, inventory and operational setup for immediate business launch...

$99,000

$99,000

Coffee Shop/Roastery - Two locations

DeKalb County, IL

The company operates under two brands: Roastery and Coffee shop/Cafe. The café operation may be acquired separately, providing flexibility for buyers seeking either a retail café opportunity or a full...

$590,000

$590,000

Cash Flow: $93,855

Beloved Longstanding Café, Deli & Coffee Shop Far NW Suburb-21 Years!

McHenry County, IL

Beloved Longstanding Café, Deli & Coffee Shop Far Northwest Suburb of Chicago - 21 Years! "On Its Main Street In The Heart Of Its Historic Downtown With Heavy Foot & Vehicle Traffic" A rare...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $57,014

Very High-Volume Longstanding Bakery & Cafe-Affluent Suburban Downtown

DuPage County, IL

Very High-Volume Longstanding Bakery & Cafe Affluent Western Suburb of Chicago - In The Heart Of Its Thriving Downtown! "THE Place For Custom Cakes & Sweets For Every Occasion" A cozy European-style...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $375,000

Turnkey Profitable Cafe

Cook County, IL

A cozy neighborhood destination serving handcrafted coffee, refreshing specialty drinks, and a selection of house-made desserts....

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $70,620

Boba, Bubble Tea & Dessert Café – Fully Equipped and Prime Location

Cook County, IL

For sale: A fully operational and stylish boba tea and dessert café located in one of Chicago’s most vibrant and high-traffic neighborhoods. This newly profitable customer-loved shop specializes in a...

$60,000

$60,000

EBITDA: $65,000

Turn-Key Bakery/Coffee Shop (Build Out & Asset Sale)
Asset Sale

Will County, IL

Turn-Key Bakery / Coffee Shop – Build-Out & Asset Sale Asset Sale | $69,000 | Turn-Key Opportunity Great opportunity to take over a fully built-out bakery/café space without the time and expense of...

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Built-Out Quick-Service Restaurant McHenry, IL - Boone Creek Plaza!
Asset Sale

Mchenry, IL

Fully Built-Out Quick-Service Restaurant McHenry, IL - Boone Creek Plaza! "A Highly-Visible Jewel-Osco Anchored Neighborhood Center On Route 120" An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully...

$29,000

$29,000

$250K Build-Out Restaurant – Prime Location
Asset Sale

Aurora, IL

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out retail / restaurant space located in a high-traffic plaza in Aurora, Illinois. Over $350,000 has been invested into a complete build-out,...

$250,000

$250,000

Bucktown Second Gen Restaurant/Cafe Space For Lease
Lease Only

Chicago, IL

Rare opportunity to lease a turnkey restaurant space in the heart of Chicago’s highly desirable Bucktown neighborhood. Located at 2010 N. Damen Avenue, this approximately 1,100-square-foot commercial...

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805 SF Commercial Space for Lease in Prime Old Town Location
Lease Only

Chicago, IL

Take advantage of this 805 square foot commercial space in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Old Town neighborhood. Formerly used as a bakery, this versatile storefront features large display windows...

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Buy or Sell a Coffee Shop and Cafe in Illinois
Coffee shops and cafes listed for sale on BizBuySell are consumer facing food and beverage businesses, including independent neighborhood coffee shops, cafés and bakeries, drive thru and fast casual coffee concepts, branded franchises (such as bubble tea or café chains), and destination cafés tied to tourism or strong local followings. These businesses typically operate on a high frequency retail hospitality model, generating revenue from coffee and beverage sales, food items (pastries, breakfast and lunch offerings), takeout and delivery, catering, and branded merchandise, with profitability driven by daily transaction volume, product margins, and location visibility.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median) Total Illinois Market (Average)
Number of Businesses Analyzed14 1,278
Asking Price$324,500-
Reported Revenue$368,226 $904,241
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$103,558 $32,909
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$170,000$324,500$421,250

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Coffee Shops and Cafes for sale in Illinois.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$260,500$70,620
Median$368,226$103,558
Upper Quartile$641,564$148,000

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Coffee Shops and Cafes listed for sale in Illinois.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.412.21
Median0.622.73
Upper Quartile1.113.36

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Coffee Shop and Cafe in Illinois?

The median asking price for an established Coffee Shop and Cafe in Illinois is $324,500, though prices range from under $170,000 to well over $421,250.

How much do Coffee Shops and Cafes owners in Illinois earn?

The median reported revenue of Coffee Shops and Cafes in Illinois is $368,226 and owners earn a median of $103,558, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Coffee Shop and Cafe?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Coffee Shops and Cafes in Illinois, revenue multiples range from 0.41 to 1.11, with a median of 0.62. Earning multiples range from 2.21 to 3.36, with the median at 2.73. This means the typical Coffee Shop and Cafe in Illinois may ask for around 0.62 times its annual revenue, and 2.73 times its annual owner earnings.

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