7 cafes for sale in Australia right now
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own cafe?
Whether caffeine runs through your veins or you’re a savvy investor, consider yourself spoiled for choice.
Across Australia, there are plenty of cafes on the market, from turnkey-ready to renovator’s delights and everything in between, so take a look at this hand-picked selection before it’s too late.
SoMa SoMa, Gympie
In the heart of Gympie, Queensland, this long-standing cafe at 77 Mellor Street is a ready-made local favourite with an established following.
Overlooking the historic Mary Valley Rattler steam train and surrounded by historic homes and landmarks, including the nearby Railway Hotel, this east-facing cafe, built in the 1950s, combines lifestyle and income.
SoMa SoMa is a fully established, licensed cafe that opened in 2016 and has become a true local favourite. The renovated cafe features a relaxed industrial aesthetic with polished concrete floors, rendered brick walls, and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow through bifold and French doors.
Open seven days a week, plus popular Friday night dining, it enjoys a strong daily trade, serving 200-plus coffees and over 150 meals each day.
Split Cafe, Allambie Heights
A high-performing retail investment in a tightly held NSW Northern Beaches neighbourhood centre, this modern street-level shop is securely leased to popular local operator Split Cafe. Previously the successful and well-known Crispy Pies bakery, it’s backed by a dense residential catchment and steady passing traffic that has delivered consistent income with 4 per cent annual rental increases, offering a solid hedge against inflation.
The 53-square-metre premises feature a full-height glass frontage, existing cafe fitout, outdoor seating and strong signage exposure, along with three secure car spaces.
Bell Street Cafe, Fitzroy
A corner freehold in the tightly held “Paris end” of Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, this double-storey building is securely leased to the experienced hospitality operator behind Melbourne CBD favourite Union Electric Bar & Rooftop. Home to Bell Street Cafe and Lola Belle Bar, the property benefits from proven day-to-night trade in one of the city’s most iconic dining and nightlife strips.
Set on a 159-square-metre landholding with 316 square metres of building area and an expansive triple street frontage, the site commands strong visibility, just one kilometre from the CBD and major sporting precincts. With a new six-year net lease returning $185,000 a year, it offers a blue-chip inner-city investment underpinned by consistent foot traffic and an affluent catchment.
The Wattleseed Barn Cafe, Bridgetown
Offered as a going concern, this Bridgetown cafe and freehold presents a combined lifestyle and business opportunity in Western Australia’s scenic south-west. Home to the well-known Wattleseed Barn Cafe and Florist, the property occupies a prominent 1868-square-metre corner site with strong visibility at the gateway to town.
Positioned on the main thoroughfare connecting the Brockman and South Western highways, it captures consistent passing traffic from both tourists and locals. Trading seven days a week with an established team in place, the venue has built a loyal following, supported by ample on-site and street parking and proximity to nearby accommodation.
Twist Cafe, Dee Why
Positioned in a sought-after NSW Northern Beaches mixed-use precinct, the property is backed by a newly extended 9+5 year lease taken by Twist Cafe, delivering stable returns with fixed 2 per cent annual increases and a current net income of around $72,000 a year.
Spanning 86 square metres internally with additional basement parking, the north-facing premises features strong natural light, licensed outdoor seating and full hospitality infrastructure, including a liquor licence, grease trap and exhaust. With Twist transitioning from daytime cafe to evening wine bar, it presents as a passive, low-maintenance investment with consistent trade and built-in growth.
Koutouki Cafe, Richmond
Koutouki Cafe has traded from this inner-city Melbourne corner site for more than two decades and has an established local following.
Set on a prominent Burnley Street and Beissel Street corner, the property benefits from strong exposure and proximity to major infrastructure, including the new Australia Post headquarters and ongoing precinct development.
With convenient access to Burnley Station, trams and the Monash Freeway, it presents as a stable, inner-city investment currently returning around $58,658 a year. It has a price guide of $1.3 million.
The Corner Grounds, Naracoorte
Stepping back in time, this beautifully restored 1864 building in the heart of Naracoorte, South Australia, blends historic charm with modern business. Originally the town’s first general store, the property now houses the popular The Corner Grounds cafe alongside a separate, French-inspired two-bedroom residence, offering a mix of commercial and lifestyle.
The cafe space is fully fitted and ready to continue trading, featuring a commercial kitchen, expansive dining areas and striking full-height windows, while the residence includes high ceilings, stone walls and quality finishes throughout.
Offered with vacant possession, the property provides flexibility to operate, lease or reimagine the space, all from a prominent position opposite the town’s tourist information centre.
