Maria's Meanwood: 'Well-loved' Leeds cafe listed for sale for less than £75k

Maria’s, located in Green Road in Meanwood, has been under the same management for 18 years. However, it has now been listed on the Businesses For Sale website with an asking price of £70,000 and is available on a leasehold basis.

The listing states Maria’s has a weekly turnover average of between £2,000 and £2,500, and reached up to £3,000 in its busiest week. A section of the listing reads: “This cafe sits in a prime and prominent location, directly across from a Waitrose store and enjoys a huge catchment area which includes Headingley, Chapel Allerton and Weetwood. Our client has owned and successfully operated this popular and well-loved café for the last 18 years and is now looking for a change, leaving an outstanding opportunity for new owners to take the reins.”

The building has planning permission for an extension of the ground floor to provide additional space for the kitchen and/or trading area. The listing claims the location and planning consent will “undoubtedly be of interest to national coffee house chains or takeaway operators”. It also states the premises would be suited as a wine bar, craft ale micro bar or licenced bistro.

The café occupies the ground floor of a semi-detached property, with an outside terrace catering for over 20 customers and the inside seating 22. There is a service and order counter with a chilled deli display case, as well as a back bar counter with an espresso machine and beverage preparation equipment. More information about the listing can be found on the Businesses For Sale website.