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Explore cafes for sale through Melbourne laneways, Fitzroy, Brunswick, South Yarra and the south-east. Use Business For Sale to compare asking prices, save favourites and enquire free on private or broker listings.

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Modern Camberwell Cafe Ready for New Operator - Zero Build Required image
Modern Camberwell Cafe Ready for New Operator – Zero Build Required
Camberwell VIC
An urgent and rare opportunity has emerged to acquire the assets of a fully fitted, modern café located in a highly sought-after Camberwell trading precinct. Previously operating as the well-regarded Legacy Café, this location naturally attracts a dependable and diverse customer base, capturing heavy foot traffic from local residents, apartment dwellers, daily commuters, and corporate worker
Cafe
$70,000
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Profitable Five Day Industrial Cafe with Five Year History image
Profitable Five Day Industrial Cafe with Five Year History
Boronia VIC
This takeaway cafe operates in an industrial zone with no direct competitors, serving coffee, breakfast, and lunch to a loyal customer base. The business has been owned and operated for nearly five years and benefits from a growing precinct with ongoing construction increasing local foot traffic. The operation is managed by a husband-and-wife team with one part-time staff member. It offers a s
Cafe
$99,000 +SAV
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Very  Profitable Artisan Gelato Business with Team in Place and Loyal Customers image
Very Profitable Artisan Gelato Business with Team in Place and Loyal Customers
Sandringham VIC
Fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-positioned, fully managed and very successful artisan gelato shop located in a high-foot-traffic beachside area surrounded by schools, ovals and community activity. With a loyal local base, Uber sales growth, and junior team in place, this store delivers sweet profits and great potential. The business serves high-end artisan gelato and sorbet, cakes, coo
Cafe
$370,000
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Fully Equipped Cafe for Lease in Industrial Estate image
Fully Equipped Cafe for Lease in Industrial Estate
Derrimut VIC
This fully fitted cafe, located in an industrial estate in Derrimut, Victoria, offers a turnkey opportunity for experienced cafe operators. Key Highlights: Location: Busy industrial estate with regular truck driver traffic Capacity: In-house seating for 40 people, plus takeaway service Lease Terms: $45,000 p.a., negotiable terms Trading Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fully E
Cafe
$5,000
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Newly Fitout Bakery For Sale image
Newly Fitout Bakery For Sale
Melbourne Region, VIC
Brand new bakery cafe premise. Specialising in artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches and coffee. Retail sales in the shop front are 20K per week when operating at 7 days per week with 20kg of coffee sold. Potential to increase sales via wholesale trade. Very well equipped, brand new 5 deck Mondial Forni oven, Mondial Forni rack oven, mixers, proofers, pastry sheeter, blast chiller (
Food & Drink
$250,000
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Strong Sales Subway Franchise Resale Southeast Melbourne | High Visibility image
Strong Sales Subway Franchise Resale Southeast Melbourne | High Visibility
Melbourne Region, VIC
Established Subway Franchise Opportunity - High-Visibility Franchise Food Business for Sale - Business for Sale in Melbourne - Southeast Melbourne An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-positioned Subway franchise located in Southeast Melbourne, offering strong weekly sales and exceptionally high visibility location. This business is ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a stable, r
Franchise
$695,000
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Licensed Cafe on the Spirit of Tasmania Route - $1M+ Revenue image
Licensed Cafe on the Spirit of Tasmania Route - $1M+ Revenue
Melbourne VIC
A turnkey hospitality business generating $1m+ annually with proven customer loyalty, trained staff, and ready-to-operate systems. Rustic, bright venue with high ceilings and mezzanine level.   Versatile space that successfully hosts both daily service and events. Embedded within the Devonport community for 15 years, the business enjoys strong support from locals, commuters, visitors, and a loy
Cafe
$599,000
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Coming Soon - Regional Cafe + Freehold Option image
Coming Soon - Regional Cafe + Freehold Option
Melbourne VIC
An established regional hospitality business combining cafe dining, takeaway food and a licensed beverage offering in Victoria's popular spa and tourism region. The freehold property is also available for purchase separately, presenting an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking to secure both an established hospitality operation and the premises from which it operates. The business serves bre
Cafe
$270,000 + SAV
Piccolo Me Franchise Opportunity | Own the Cafe Everyone\'s Already Queuing At. ID: PMGF26 image
Piccolo Me Franchise Opportunity | Own the Cafe Everyone's Already Queuing At. ID: PMGF26
Melbourne Region, VIC
If you're looking for your next franchise opportunity, Piccolo Me gives you more than a recognisable cafe brand. You're stepping into an established business system with customers already queuing, network buying power, smart technology, multiple store formats and additional revenue opportunities built around the same operation. One seriously fun brand. A clever business system behind it all. Fo
Franchise
P.O.A
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Top Juice Pacific Epping
Melbourne Region, VIC
Own a Top Juice store in Pacific Epping, one of Melbourne's leading community shopping destinations, located just 21 kilometres from the CBD. Serving a fast-growing catchment, the centre combines fashion, fresh food, dining, and entertainment, attracting millions of shoppers each year. Positioned in a high-exposure location within the centre, the store benefits from strong customer traffic and is
Cafe
$349,000
Ice Cream Shop South East, Semi Under Manage, Rent $363 p/w! image
Ice Cream Shop South East, Semi Under Manage, Rent $363 p/w!
Melbourne VIC
A long-established Ice Cream Shop operating for the past 10 yrs. Currently run semi under-management. Business Highlights: - Located in a highly sought-after South-Eastern suburb (12-km from CBD) - Established over 10 years by the current owner - Semi under-management (Owner works approx. 3.5 hrs per day) - A very simple Operation Model (no Ice-cream making at the store, all delivered pre-mad
Cafe
$85,000 + SAV
Fully-Equipped Cafe for Sale in Croydon with Secure Lease, Well-Presented Fit-Out image
Fully-Equipped Café for Sale in Croydon with Secure Lease, Well-Presented Fit-Out
Melbourne Region, VIC
A compact, fully fitted-out café set-up in a Croydon commercial strip, offered for sale with lease transfer. The site comes with plant and equipment, fit-out, POS and online ordering system, and a current food licence in place, giving a hands-on operator a ready platform to build a coffee business without starting from bare walls. Well suited to an owner-operator with barista or hospitality exper
Cafe
$49,950
Established Cafe, Greensborough Area, Well Set-up, Low Rent image
Established Cafe, Greensborough Area, Well Set-up, Low Rent
Greensborough VIC
A beautifully set-up local Cafe, Established for 13 years Selling due to owner's life change - Located around Greensborough area - Surrounded by a large residential community - Quality fit-out with all required equipment included - Kitchen, Storage Room, Fridge Room, Dining area, little courtyard, great for private functions also - 50 seats (indoor & outdoor) - Previous liquor licence with existi
Cafe
$89,000
DELI / CAFE - FULLY UNDER MANAGE, PRIME BRUNSWICK LOCATION image
DELI / CAFE - FULLY UNDER MANAGE, PRIME BRUNSWICK LOCATION
Brunswick VIC
Well-positioned Deli / Cafe in the suburb of Brunswick with strong local following! Running fully Under-Management with trained staff operating the business Financial Highlights: - Average revenue: $40,000 to $45,000 per month at current time - with peak months hitting $65,000+ Lease & Rent - 9 years of secured lease in place - with a reasonable Rent amount for such location & premises size
Cafe
$93,000 + SAV
Cold Rock Mobile Van - No Rent, High Margins image
Cold Rock Mobile Van - No Rent, High Margins
Melbourne VIC
Right now we have an amazing opportunity to own and operate a Cold Rock Mobile Van and are looking for a partner to grow with. With plenty of people and events to operate from it's the perfect place for a Mobile Cold Rock Van to thrive. About the Business Cold Rock Ice Creamery is a proudly 100% Australian-owned franchise and a recognised household name, delivering fun, fresh, and fully customi
Restaurant
$139,000
Cafe in St Kilda - Premium Location with High Foot Traffic image
Cafe in St Kilda - Premium Location with High Foot Traffic
St Kilda VIC
Located in one of the busiest and most desirable hospitality pockets in the suburb of St Kilda, with exceptional all-day foot traffic. Surrounded by highly successful cafes, restaurants, bars and takeaway venues, and only a short walk to St Kilda Beach. This location offers unbeatable visibility and consistent demand from locals, tourists, beach visitors and night-time crowds. Currently taking
Cafe
$139,000
Long Established Licensed Cafe in South Yarra image
Long Established Licensed Cafe in South Yarra
South Yarra VIC
A beautifully presented cafe, located in a residential/commercial pocket of South Yarra, offering a peaceful and welcoming setting for locals. A modern and stylish Setup, featuring a front coffee and drinks bar, inviting dining area, and a compact commercial kitchen (perfect for breakfast, lunch, and casual dining) Under the same ownership for over 14 years, business is now ready for a new, moti
Cafe
$73,000
Restaurant Takeaway Templestowe, Great Location, Rent $750 image
Restaurant Takeaway Templestowe, Great Location, Rent $750
Templestowe VIC
Prime position in a trendy part of Templestowe's busy food zone with high exposure. Long secure lease with exceptionally low rent of only $750 +gst per week for such a location! Fully fitted with commercial kitchen, storage area, and excellent set-up throughout. Indoor and outdoor seating available for dine-in customers. Currently operating as a cultural restaurant and takeaway shop. 5-days t
Restaurant
$99,000
UNDER CONTRACT - Rare Drive Through Cafe, Acai & Food Truck Rental|Prime Location|Profits $250,000 image
UNDER CONTRACT - Rare Drive Through Cafe, Acai & Food Truck Rental|Prime Location|Profits $250,000
Melbourne Region, VIC
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a rare drive-through café and Açaí concept positioned on one of Melbourne's busiest arterial roads. $40,000 passive income. Semi Under Management. Opportunities of this nature are extremely limited, offering outstanding exposure, strong passing traffic and a flexible hospitality concept in a highly sought-after roadside position. Situated on a generous 600 sq
Cafe
$259,000
$40,000 Kickstart credit for Your Cafe - LOW SET UP COSTS - Westfield Southland - Prime Location - Premium Coffee. Strong demographics image
$40,000 Kickstart credit for Your Cafe - LOW SET UP COSTS - Westfield Southland - Prime Location - Premium Coffee. Strong demographics
Melbourne Region, VIC
Perfect Opportunity for an Owner-Operator in the Cafe industry.  We are offering aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to own a unique cafe in a premium centre at Westfield Southland. Our cafes are be-appointed with a contemporary ambiance and high-end furniture and fixtures. We serve a unique signature range of decadent cakes, superior quality coffee, delicious gourmet sandwiches along with exc
Franchise
$300000
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Market snapshot

Buyers hunting a cafe in Melbourne, VIC, usually weigh lease term and rent against morning and weekend trade, fit-out condition, and how transferable the coffee offer is. Sites across the CBD laneways, Fitzroy, Brunswick, South Yarra and the south-east corridor behave differently, so walk the catchment at peak and quiet hours before you enquire. Specialty coffee credentials and weekday office traffic still separate average sites from strong ones. Melbourne buyers often compare several suburbs before shortlisting. Asking prices vary by lease, fit-out, and turnover; use the live listings as the source of truth rather than a single rule of thumb. There are currently 81 cafes listed in Melbourne on this hub. On Business For Sale you can shortlist private and broker stock, enquire free, and set alerts so new Melbourne cafes reach you as they go live. Prioritise assignable leases, recent sales extracts, equipment lists, and any outdoor dining approvals before you spend on lawyers or finance.

How to buy a Cafe in Melbourne

  1. Register free on Business For Sale and shortlist cafe listings in Melbourne that match your budget and hours.
  2. Enquire on your shortlist to request financials, lease details and a viewing.
  3. Complete due diligence on the lease, numbers and any licences, then arrange finance and settlement with your advisors.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cafe cost in Melbourne?

Asking prices for a cafe in Melbourne depend on lease term, rent, fit-out and proven turnover. There is no single fixed price. Review live listings on Business For Sale for current asks, then verify financials before you negotiate. Medians move as the mix of stock changes.

Are there cafes for sale in Melbourne without a broker?

Yes. Business For Sale carries both private owner listings and broker stock in Melbourne. You can enquire free on either. Many buyers complete a purchase without a buyer-side broker, though you should still use a solicitor and accountant for the lease and numbers.

What should I check before buying a cafe?

Prioritise the lease (term, options, rent reviews, assignability), recent turnover evidence, staff and supplier arrangements, and any licences or council approvals. For hospitality in Melbourne, walk the catchment at peak and quiet times and list nearby competitors before you commit.

How do I get alerts for new cafes in Melbourne?

Create a free buyer account on Business For Sale, save a search for cafes in Melbourne (add a price ceiling if you like), and turn on alerts. New matching listings are sent as they go live so you can enquire early.

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