Overview
Profitable Bagel Cafe Business Opportunity
A fully built-out cafe business, Cosmo’s Bagels & Cafe, is available for sale within Darien Commons, a vibrant retail destination in Fairfield County. Located at 102 Heights Road in Darien, Connecticut, the cafe benefits from high visibility and foot traffic, situated directly across from the Noroton Heights Metro-North Train Station, which serves over 300,000 passengers annually. Darien Commons combines retail, dining, wellness concepts, and outdoor amenities, complemented by 122 luxury apartments. The retail space spans more than 110,000 square feet and features architecture with pedestrian-friendly connections. Anchored by Equinox Fitness Club, Walgreens, and JPMorgan Chase, the center also includes retailers, dining concepts, and service providers such as lululemon, Warby Parker, and Sweetgreen. Cosmo’s Bagels & Cafe occupies approximately 1,570 square feet and includes a large outdoor seating area with approximately 30 seats. The interior is designed for efficient cafe operations, with about half the space dedicated to kitchen and production. The cafe is fully vented, operates on natural gas, and includes commercial kitchen equipment, featuring two Rational commercial ovens, a Nor-Lake walk-in freezer and refrigeration system, and a Scotsman commercial ice machine. The lease was originally structured as a 10-year lease with two 5-year renewal options, and is currently one and a half years into the initial term. The current rent, including common area maintenance, is approximately $9,400 per month, or roughly $72 per square foot. The surrounding population within one mile consists of approximately 10,005 residents with an average household income of approximately $335,860 and a median household income of approximately $240,789. Approximately 79% of residents within one mile hold a college degree. This presents an opportunity to acquire a fully operational cafe in an affluent retail environment. Potential exists to increase profitability through expanded catering, increased delivery and online ordering, enhanced coffee and beverage offerings, and targeted service for commuter traffic.
