Café for sale in Camden with high morning foot traffic and potential for extended hours
City of London, LondonAsking Price: £23,000
Status:
FOR SALE
Date Submitted:
28/04/26
Advert ID:
3864
Reference:
28042026 / Rightbiz
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Business Details
23k, Prime Café Opportunity, Camden Area, High Morning Footfall, Expand Hours & Boost Profits
Cube Commercial are pleased to bring to the market an excellent opportunity to take on a well-located café business in a high-demand area with strong growth potential.
Most cafés in the immediate vicinity close early (around 4–5 pm), leaving a clear gap in the market for early morning trade. Opening from 6:00–6:30 am presents a significant opportunity to capture commuters and local residents seeking breakfast takeaways, fresh bakery items, coffee, and juices.
Excellent Transport Links
The premises are ideally situated just 20 meters from Camden Overground Station, with a university hostel and densely populated residential neighbourhoods nearby—ensuring consistent footfall, particularly during peak morning hours.
The immediate area around Camden Road is densely populated, with:
Daily commuters, students and workers travelling through, visitors heading to Camden Market and surrounding attractions, strong Residential Catchment.
Nearby Schools & Community
There are several schools and educational facilities within close proximity, contributing to:
Daytime footfall (parents, staff, students)
After-school snack and dessert demand
Key Features:
Prime high-footfall location
Strong untapped morning trade potential
Close proximity to transport links and student accommodation
Surrounded by residential catchment area
Premises Details
Fully refurbished, based over 1 floor
10 seats indoors
Small kitchen and prep area at the rear
1 WC, Well-suited for takeaway and delivery
Fixtures & Equipment Included:
Coffee machine & grinder
Descaling water purifier
Boiler (with valid certificate)
Fridge & freezer
Microwave
Pancake & waffle machines
Service counter
3 sinks & storage space
Seating: 12 chairs & 5 tables
2 heaters
2 Hamilton Beach grinders
All existing stock included
Business Highlights
Currently operating as a dessert & snack shop, active on Just Eat and Deliveroo platforms, weekly takings: £600–£700 (with limited opening hours).
Based on local demand, the business has the potential to achieve weekly sales of approximately £2,000 a week within the first month of early opening, with further growth expected over the following 2–3 months.
Current opening hours:
Wednesday–Sunday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Permitted hours:
6:30 AM – 11:00 PM daily
Outgoings
Rent: £2,000/month (includes rates & water)
Electricity: Shared between 3 shops (approx. £30% share)
Term:
4 year renewable agreement
Suitable for a variety of business concepts (no gas cooking):
Juice bar
Cake shop
Crepe & waffle shop
Milkshake/dessert bar
Barber shop
Light food takeaway
Nail bar
Beauty
Reason for Sale
The current owner has only recently taken over but is forced to sell due to family commitments, creating a great opportunity for a new owner to step in and grow the business.
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