1375 Benton Street, Crete, IL, 60417

Property Description 1375 Benton Street, Crete, IL, 60417

This FULLY RESTORED well-maintained building in DOWNTOWN CRETE is available as a TURN-KEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY with a storefront in business-friendly Crete, Previously THE MIXING BOWL Bakery & Cafe. No details were overlooked by the owners during restoration and maintenance. From the time you walk up its STAMPED CONCRETE WALKWAY and STONE STEPS onto its COVERED FRONT PORCH a general feeling to expect something special awaits. Entering into a COZY FOYER with a BEAUTIFUL STAIRCASE and WELL MAINTAINED HARDWOOD FLOORS you'll find to the right a SERVICE COUNTER w/DISPLAY CASES and MENU BOARDS. To the left are THREE OPEN SEATING ROOMS with BIG WINDOWS, table & chairs and a cozy fireplace creating an atmosphere of warmth. It accommodates about 40 customers in three sections in addition there is the front porch for outdoor seating. Upstairs are three rooms used for private parties, offices and additional storage. IT has two ADA COMPLIANT BATHROOMS on the main level and a Handicap ACCESS RAMP in the rear. The basement has a food prep area and dry & cold storage. There is Private parking in the back with eight spaces, a 20 space village immediately next door to the building along with street parking that will accommodate about 20-30 vehicles in front. This is an Incredible opportunity to be your own boss by acquiring a business that includes all inventoried equipment, point-of-sale systems, furnishings and more. Property is in excellent condition with a great location between the Village Hall, Post Office and across from the Firehouse putting it in the cross hairs for residents to find food and entertainment in downtown Crete. Eligible for Crete's TIF program.