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Turnkey Café and Catering Building
For Sale
$799,000

20 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970

Renovated commercial café and catering building includes a hot kitchen, dining and outdoor seating, plus an unfinished second floor.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market184

Property Features for 20 E 5th St

General Information

Standard status Active

Additional Details

Furnished Yes
Business Included Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $4,368

Amenities

outdoor seating
bar space

Building Details

Year Renovated 2021
Stories 2
Construction modern industrial
Listing Agency: The Wyman Group
Listed By: Paul Wyman · License #RB14023441
Source: Exprealty
Added: Mar 5 Changed: Aug 20 Last Checked: Sep 5 at 10:13AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This turnkey for-sale opportunity includes the Garden Gate Café business along with the renovated commercial building at 20 E 5th St, Peru, IN. Renovated in 2021 with modern industrial finishes, the main level features spacious dining and bar space, outdoor seating, and dedicated catering production areas. A hot kitchen supports an expanded menu prepared fresh on-site, including artisan breads, cookies, cupcakes, muffins, and scratch-made soups. The space previously used as a brewery was converted into fully operational catering headquarters.

Improvements noted include a new exterior electrical sign, added security lighting and exterior outlets, and basement upgrades with four dehumidifiers and an installed vapor barrier. The second floor is unfinished and ready for future development, with additional space that could support uses such as apartments, condo-style living, event space, expanded dining, or other income-producing opportunities.

The sale includes the business, building, and the majority of furnishings and equipment.

Key Highlights

  • Renovated downtown Peru cafe and catering building with over 5,000 sq ft on the main level plus an unfinished second floor
  • Hot kitchen and expanded catering production space, including a converted former brewery space for catering operations
  • Cafe setup includes spacious dining areas, bar space, and outdoor seating

Property Analytics

Current Use

7 Pillars Brewery ... Restaurant Ascension St. Vincent ... Medical Clinic National Votes for Women ... Tour Operator

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Kitchen & Bath Showroom Auto Parts Store Law Firm Daycare Center Garden Center

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

620
Businesses Nearby
27k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 50% Dining 37% Home Improvements & Furnishings 13%
Hardee's Dining
6,037 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Dollar General Shops & Services
5,165 visits/mo 0.1 miles
SUBWAY Dining
3,803 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Arnie's Ace Hardware Home Improvements & Furnishings
3,082 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Farmers Bank Shops & Services
3,060 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 46970, IN

23,317
Population
10,177
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
179.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
130
Density / Sq Mi
$56,722
Median Household Income
$34,895
Median Earnings
$822
Median Rent
$111,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Coffee shop - Renovated commercial café and catering building includes a hot kitchen, dining and outdoor seating, plus an unfinished second floor.
Where is this coffee shop located?
The property is located at 20 E 5th St Peru, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated downtown Peru cafe and catering building with over 5,000 sq ft on the main level plus an unfinished second floor; Hot kitchen and expanded catering production space, including a converted former brewery space for catering operations; Cafe setup includes spacious dining areas, bar space, and outdoor seating
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