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MLS® C8080603New

Cafes for Sale — Vancouver, BC

$198,000

290 ROBSON STREET, Vancouver, BC V6B6A1

99
Walk Score
100
Transit
81
Bike
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CafesBeverage & Drinking EstablishmentsFor SaleTurnkeyOwner-OperatorFranchise
Food Services and Beverage
Type
550 square feet
Floor area
99
Walk Score
100
Transit
81
Bike
Walk Score® by Redfin

Property details

Structured details

Zoning
BUSINESS

Listing Information

MLS®
C8080603
Listed
September 9, 2026
Time on market
5 days
Data last synced
September 15, 2026
Source
CREA DDF®

Description

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped bubble tea shop in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Prime street-level location next to the Vancouver Public Library and within close proximity to BC Place. The area benefits from strong pedestrian traffic generated by tourists, students, office employees, and nearby residents. Approximately 550 sq. ft. with reasonable rent for the location. The business is easy to operate with relatively low food costs. Nicely improved premises with equipment and setup in place, offering a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator. Franchise optional .* Showing by appointment only, do not disturb staff. *Please contact the listing agent for more information today! (id:63159)

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Location

Local market size (Vancouver)

Population
662,248(+4.9% since 2016)
Population density
5,749.7/km²
Median household income
$82,000

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
Postsecondary below bachelor's
21.4%
High school diploma
23.2%
No certificate/diploma
10.5%

Population aged 15 and over.

Commute

Car, truck or van
56.2%
Public transit
22.9%
Walked
13.1%
Bicycle
5.3%
Other
2.6%

Commute duration

Under 15 min
20.0%
15–29 min
40.1%
30–44 min
26.3%
45–59 min
7.9%
60+ min
5.6%

Employed labour force with a usual workplace.

Mother Tongue

English50.7%
Yue (Cantonese)11.8%
Mandarin6.4%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)2.9%
Spanish2.6%
Punjabi (Panjabi)2%
Vietnamese1.8%
French1.5%
Iranian Persian1.4%
Korean1.3%

Top 10 mother tongues reported (single responses).

Nearby Places

Restaurants (5+)

  • Original Joe's · 298 Robson Street35m
  • Maruhachi Ra-men · 270 Robson Street41m
  • Patisserie Fur Elise · 847 Hamilton Street57m
  • Patrón Tacos & Cantina · 265 Robson Street72m
  • Delicious Pho · 255 Robson Street74m

Cafes (5+)

  • Cocobay · 290 Robson Street41m
  • Le Petit Belge · 340 Robson Street77m
  • Waves Coffee House · 211 Robson Street92m
  • lovelarte · 345 Robson Street98m
  • Blenz Coffee · 345 Robson Street116m

Grocery (5+)

  • IGA · 489 Robson Street215m
  • H Mart · 590 Robson Street311m
  • Loblaws · 658 Homer Street344m
  • Nesters Market · 990 Seymour Street400m
  • ABURI Market · 609 Granville Street587m

Shopping (5+)

  • Vancouver Centre · 753 Seymour Street416m
  • Winners · 660 Granville Street528m
  • CF Pacific Centre · 701 West Georgia Street569m
  • Holt Renfrew · 737 Dunsmuir Street640m
  • International Village · 88 West Pender Street728m

Parks (5+)

  • Rainbow Park (sθәqәlxenәm ts'exwts'áxwi7) · 872 Richards Street206m
  • Yaletown Park246m
  • Saint Julien Square383m
  • BC Hydro Plaza440m
  • Ring Gear455m

Gyms (5+)

  • DibFit Cycle · 806 Homer Street116m
  • Rize Fitness · 188 Smithe Street173m
  • Precision Athletics · 858 Beatty Street215m
  • Georgia Athletic Club · 180 West Georgia Street225m
  • Artus Shakur Personal Training · 180 West Georgia Street226m

Pharmacies (5+)

  • Pure Integrative Pharmacy · 238 Robson Street58m
  • Sina · 505 Smithe Street259m
  • Shoppers Drug Mart · 1006 Homer Street317m
  • London Drugs · 710 Granville Street445m
  • Costco Pharmacy491m

Banks & ATMs (5+)

  • TD150m
  • RBC222m
  • CIBC · 783 Richards Street259m
  • RBC Royal Bank · 996 Homer Street281m
  • TD · 1001 Hamilton Street303m

Healthcare (5+)

  • Vancouver City Centre Urgent and Primary Care Centre · 188 Nelson Street308m
  • Conscious Mind Clinic · 1033 Cambie Street329m
  • Symmetrix · 1059 Cambie Street353m
  • Mainland Clinic · 1061 Hamilton Street380m
  • IV · 1060 Homer Street389m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Nearby transit

Southbound Cambie St @ Robson St69m
Westbound Robson St @ Hamilton St91m
Northbound Cambie St @ Robson St113m
Southbound Cambie St @ W Georgia St217m
Eastbound W Georgia St @ Hamilton St226m
Eastbound W Georgia St @ Homer St235m

Frequently asked questions

What is the asking price for this cafe?

The asking price is $198,000.

Where is this business located?

This listing is located in Vancouver, British Columbia.

How current is this listing?

This listing is sourced from the CREA Data Distribution Facility (DDF®) and refreshed nightly. It was last confirmed active on September 15, 2026.