Cafe For Sale in Hawthorn East Melbourne VIC

Walking into ZOOBIBI feels like entering a luxurious designer resort—a stunning fusion of Mediterranean elegance, Moorish charm, and contemporary Melbourne sophistication. The moment you step inside, you’re transported to an exotic oasis, surrounded by curated homewares, giftware, and jewellery, leading into an inviting café space with crisp white tables and chairs bathed in natural light from above.

At the heart of the venue, a serene indoor courtyard creates a dreamy, relaxing ambience, making ZOOBIBI one of Melbourne’s most beautiful destinations for dining, shopping, and special events.

This multi-faceted business seamlessly blends e-commerce, retail, restaurant/cafe/bar, and event space operations, making it a rare opportunity in a highly profitable market.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW – FOUR REVENUE STREAMS IN ONE

1. LIFESTYLE & HOMEWARES STORE – Retail (In-Store & Online)

ZOOBIBI is a haven for interior lovers and style seekers, offering a carefully curated collection of homewares, furniture, and lifestyle products that draw inspiration from the Mediterranean, and beyond. Customers can shop in-store and online, creating multiple revenue opportunities.

Curated Product Collection

• Furniture & Home Décor – Sophisticated, statement pieces thoughtfully sourced from around the globe
• Premium Faux Flowers & Plants – Effortless Elegance for Homes and Offices
• Vases & Pots – Handcrafted vessels showcasing global artistry and timeless design
• Home Fragrance – Scented essentials that elevate every space.
• Jewellery & Accessories – Beautiful, artisanal jewellery, handbags & eyewear
• Beauty & Personal Fragrance – Australian-crafted cosmetics & bath essentials

With its strong online presence, ZOOBIBI has the potential to expand its e-commerce operations, taking its curated collection to a broader national and international audience.

2. CAFE & BAR – A MODERN MEDITERRANEAN DINING EXPERIENCE

ZOOBIBI’S fully licensed cafe is an essential part of the business, offering a thoughtfully crafted menu inspired by Mediterranean flavours and global influences. The venue is a local favourite for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, and serves an exquisite range of specialty coffee, signature cocktails, fine wines, and beverages.

3. EVENTS & FUNCTION SPACE – A SOUGHT-AFTER VENUE FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

ZOOBIBI is a premium destination for private and corporate events, offering an intimate yet spacious setting for weddings, engagements, birthdays, bridal showers, corporate gatherings, fashion shoots, and product launches.

4. PRIVATE CORPORATE VENUE – EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS MEETING & TRAINING SPACE

ZOOBIBI also offers a fully self-contained private corporate venue available for hire—perfect for business events, corporate training, product launches, and private meetings.

CORPORATE VENUE FEATURES:

• Exclusive private meeting space for corporate clients and businesses
• State-of-the-art AV technology with screen, projector, and sound system
• Kitchen facilities available for catering or self-service
• Secluded, professional environment for executive gatherings

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

• Consistent financial performance and revenue
• Powerful e-commerce platform with high Google ranking
• Extensive customer database
• Exceptional gross margins (FY24)
• Established commercial client base
• Retail showrooms, event & restaurant dining, plus large warehouse facility
• Loyal customer base with strong repeat business
• Diversified revenue streams between online, commercial, and retail.
• Significant growth potential

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH

This business is turnkey and ready for a new owner to step in and scale its success. Future opportunities include:

• Expanding e-commerce – Grow the online store with increased digital marketing and product offerings
• Extended trading hours – Introduce dinner service and evening events for additional revenue
• Exclusive product lines – Develop and brand ZOOBIBI - exclusive homewares and lifestyle products
• Function & events expansion – Increase marketing for private events and corporate bookings
• Corporate venue marketing – Target local businesses and professionals for ongoing corporate bookings

With strong foundations already in place, this is an exceptional opportunity for an investor, hospitality operator, or entrepreneur looking to acquire a highly profitable and visually stunning business.

FINANCIAL PROFILE

A solid financial track record is available for review by interested parties. This is a business that has shown consistent performance and profitability, and the financials will reflect the true value and potential of ZOOBIBI.

THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR STRATEGIC ACQUISITION

This is the ideal acquisition for established businesses, e-commerce groups seeking portfolio expansion, food and beverage operators, private equity investors, or ambitious operators looking to acquire a stable and profitable business in Australia’s $8B Beauty market, $14B+ homewares and furniture market and the 1.4B Fashion Accessories market with significant growth potential.

We are seeking a serious and financially qualified buyer who can appreciate the true value and future potential of this one-of-a-kind business.

A viewing of this business is highly recommended to fully grasp the exceptional offering and revenue potential it holds.

SALE PRICE

$600,000 + SAV

VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT

For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact Robert Mucci on [Phone Number Censored].

PLEASE NOTE: A NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA) WILL BE REQUIRED TO ACCESS FURTHER DETAILS.