Since 2021
Walk In. Turn The Lights On.
Coroco Coffee in St. Charles is not an idea on paper. It is a fully built, fully equipped café operating in one of the most walkable downtown districts in Illinois. The layout is finished. The bar is installed. The seating is in place. The equipment is dialed in. Customers already know the door.
This is not a renovation project or a months-long buildout. It is a working café ready for its next owner. A buyer would enter into their own lease directly with the landlord, stepping into a proven space rather than starting from scratch.
And when you unlock the door that first morning, there’s only one rule: brew your drink first. Priorities matter. Be caffeinated. Then turn the lights on and get to work.
The seating has been carefully curated to serve a variety of guests — from our favorite senior couples out on a midweek date, to business professionals stepping in for a reset and reliable Wi-Fi, to local groups gathering for informal meetings, to someone who simply wants a quiet corner and a good cup of coffee.
The layout works because it has been lived in. It has been refined by real traffic, real mornings, real rushes.
Behind the counter, the workflow was intentionally designed for speed, clarity, and smooth movement. Equipment placement, prep stations, and bar flow were built to reduce friction and support efficient service during peak hours. It’s a setup that feels natural once you step into it — everything where it should be, everything within reach.
Built For More Than Just Coffee
Seasonal Specials. Local Events. Room To Grow.
This space was designed to evolve. Seasonal drink features. Community tastings. Evening events. Business meetups. Private classes. Extended hours. The foundation is here — what you build on top of it is yours.
Your Vision
Your Name On The Door. Your Energy Behind The Bar.
Coroco operated here successfully with a manager in place, which speaks to the strength of the layout, systems, and location. But like most neighborhood cafés, its greatest potential is realized when the owner is present — setting the tone, tasting the espresso, greeting regulars, and shaping the culture day by day.
This is an opportunity for someone who has always wanted to build their own brand in a proven space. The bones are here. The equipment is here. The flow is dialed in.
What makes it thrive next is leadership on-site — an owner who loves coffee, understands community, and wants to be known not just as a business owner, but as a gathering place.
Days of Opportunity
Why This Café Works
Six Reasons This Opportunity is Rare
Fully Equipped & Dialed In
Includes a professional espresso bar featuring a La Marzocco machine, commercial grinders, refrigeration, and a thoughtfully designed service flow.
Proven Location
Located along the newly remodeled First Street corridor and Riverwalk, in one of the most walkable downtown districts in Illinois, with steady foot traffic and established visibility.
Established Customer Base
Proven volume. Repeat traffic. A core group of regulars who already consider this their spot.
Owner-Operated Upside
Neighborhood cafés thrive when the owner is present — pulling shots, greeting regulars, and setting the standard behind the bar.
Built For Efficiency
Behind-the-counter layout engineered for speed, clarity of movement, and high-volume
Flexible Revenue Potential
Seasonal drink menus. Tasting events. Evening hours. Private classes. Endless opportunities…
What This Becomes
Mornings That Start With You
Step into Momentum
Systems Running. Community Waiting.
Easy Parking Access
Attached parking garage with grab-and-go pickup plus convenient street parking.
Prime 1st
Street
Newly remodeled 1st Street and Riverwalk corridor with steady foot traffic.
DoorDash
Delivery platforms already integrated and active. Revenue streams beyond foot traffic.
Google Rating
4.4
Hundreds of reviews and a strong local reputation already in place.
Toast POS System
Cloud-based POS with built-in payroll and marketing tools. .
Average Ticket
$9.20
Strong per-customer spend across coffee, food, and add-ons.