Cafes for Sale in NSW
485 listings, including 10 wanted ads
Browse cafes, espresso bars and brunch spots for sale across New South Wales, from Sydney and the Northern Beaches to the Central Coast, South Coast, Newcastle and country towns. Compare weekly takings, rent and seating on Business For Sale listings and enquire free.
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Market snapshot
NSW has more cafes for sale than any other state, so buyers can afford to be selective. Most are valued on profit after the owner takes a fair wage, with weekly takings, coffee kilos per week, rent as a share of sales and the lease term doing most of the work. Coastal cafes in Port Macquarie, Kiama or Byron Bay can boom in summer and holidays, while Sydney office and hospital precinct cafes depend on weekday trade. Buyers ask whether the cafe opens five or seven days, whether it holds outdoor dining approval from council, and how much the owner works on the floor. Every NSW cafe needs a trained food safety supervisor, and many councils publish Scores on Doors ratings. This hub currently lists 449 cafes in NSW. Compare the live listings before you offer, enquire free, and set an alert for new NSW cafes.
How to buy a Cafe in NSW
- Register free on Business For Sale and shortlist NSW cafes by region, takings, rent and trading days.
- Enquire for twelve months of sales and POS reports, coffee usage, wage and food costs, outdoor dining approval and the lease.
- Watch trade at peak and quiet times, confirm the lease and supplier terms, then arrange finance and settlement with your advisers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cafe cost in NSW?
NSW cafe prices are driven by net profit, rent against takings, lease length and fit out condition. A seven day cafe with a long lease and steady coffee volume asks more than a weekday only site. Compare live Business For Sale listings in NSW and match POS reports to bank deposits before you buy.
Can I buy a cafe in NSW without a broker?
Yes. Business For Sale lists private cafe owners alongside brokers, and you can enquire free. Many owners sell directly to keep the sale quiet from staff and regulars. Sign the confidentiality agreement, ask for POS data and supplier invoices, and have your lawyer check the lease assignment terms.
What should I check before buying a cafe?
Check takings across seasons, coffee kilos per week, wage and food costs, and how many hours the owner works. Review the lease term, options and outgoings, the fit out and equipment, outdoor dining approval and the food safety record. Spend a few mornings watching trade before you make an offer.
How do I get alerts for new cafes in NSW?
Open a free buyer account on Business For Sale, save a search for cafes in NSW and switch alerts on. With so many listings, add a price range or a region such as the Central Coast or Inner West. New NSW cafes that match reach your inbox the day they go live.
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