Standout High Tea Cafe on Main Street Traralgon - WIWO

About the business

The Phone Code for this property is: 17873. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.

The opportunity to own a truly unique cafe in the township of Traralgon. Commented on as the most Instagrammable cafe in Gippsland, 'Portraits Cafe and Tea Room' boasts a unique experience nestled amongst the 15,000 silk flowers lining the interior walls.

In addition to specialising in High Tea sittings, the licenced cafe operates 5 days a week (Tuesday - Saturday) with a large selection of cakes, breakfast and lunch options as well as providing local businesses with the morning coffee trade. Regular functions for bridal and baby showers are the back bone of the current business and are generally booked months in advance. Other offerings include specialty milkshakes, Loose leaf teas, Icecream and Menulog takeaway options. Able to cater for 35 patrons indoors and another 24 outdoors in the rear secret garden (or possible beer garden for evening trade) or utilising the streetside dining (with current permit).

The opportunity exists for the right purchaser to extend trading days/hours and really make this business meet its full potential!

Opening in January 2021 (during covid) the cafe was freshly fitted out and all new equipment throughout the cafe as well as fit-outs complying with the latest regulations for Food preparation areas. The cafe boasts both a rear kitchen with Cooking facilities and a customer-facing kitchen with food preparation area. Two customer toilets are available and an additional toilet has been installed in the rear garden for smaller functions/staff use.

An inspection of the business is recommended to best see the high quality items included as part of the sale. Just some of the included Equipment includes a custom 3 group LaMarzocco coffee machine, Mazzer grinder, Puqpress, 2 large ANVIL cake/sandwich display fridges, SMEG retro Fridge, 36 Pink Velvet Seats, 17 marble cafe tables, Cristina Re 24k Gold High Tea Ware and so much more! Fitout and Equipment cost $130k+. A list of all the Equipment included will be provided to serious buyers upon application along with financials.

Key features:
- Highly sought-after location on Main street in an ever-expanding Traralgon.
- Unique style and many bookings for special events all year round!
- Fully trained staff. Currently operating with a full-time chef, 2 trainees and 4 casual staff. The business can operate with minimal presence from an owner.
- Affordable lease of $34000 (inc GST) with an additional 2 terms of 3 years available.
- Excellent social media presence and online reviews! 5 star with Facebook and 4.8/5 for
Feedback on High Teas through TableAgent.
- Cafe/Restaurant Liquor Licence


The current owners have started their next adventure with the addition of a baby girl and are no longer in the position to give this business the ongoing time and nurturing that it deserves. As part of the sale a transition period is offered to train the purchaser in all aspects of the current business model. Vendor terms may be possible upon negotiation.


Anybody interested in more information or wanting to organise an inspection are welcome to use the online enquiry tool.

Disclaimer:

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