Busy Lakeside Cafe in a Popular Tourist Location – Ararat, Victoria

Ararat VIC
Asking Price $280,000 + SAV
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Business ID: XB156983 - PROFIT TO A WORKING OWNER (FY24): $140,000+

A rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable cafe in a truly picture-perfect lakeside setting, located within the beautiful Alexandra Gardens, Ararat.

Enjoy strong year-round trade from both locals and tourists, with virtually no direct cafe competition and low operating costs.

Business Highlights:

   -  Prime lakeside location in Alexandra Gardens

   -  Strong year-round trade from locals and tourists

   -  Just 30 minutes from the Grampians – popular tourist stopover

   -  Surrounded by major community attractions including: Community swimming pool, Playground, Football oval, Netball and tennis courts

   -  Very popular with local groups including: Ararat Walking Group, Cycling groups and Parkrun

   -  Established and operating successfully since 2016

   -  Excellent reputation with plenty of loyal regular customers

   -  Indoor and outdoor seating options

   -  Great casual staff in place

   -  Low rent and overheads

   -  Council-owned premises (Ararat Rural City Council)

   -  Simple, efficient operation

   -  Strong, consistent profitability

   -  Training provided for a smooth handover

Gardens Lake Cafe is a busy, well-established and highly profitable cafe in an unbeatable lakeside location. With low overheads, no competition, and strong community and tourist support, this is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator or lifestyle buyer seeking a proven business in regional Victoria.

PRICE: $280,000 + SAV

Property Code: 3854
        

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Listed By: Last Updated 06 Jan 2026
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