Café and Restaurant – Highway Hotspot.

Step into a business that is more than just a café – it’s a community hub with loyal clientele, annual group bookings, and untapped potential.
Capacity & Space

Indoor seating for up to 60 guests.
Outdoor seating for 40 guests – perfect for summer dining.
Huge benefit from next door Motel 151’s their conference room can be use for 80 guests, which regularly requires catering. Prime Location Situated on a busy SH3 with all-day traffic and foot flow, right beside Motel 151, London Street, Whanganui. The location captures locals, travellers, and corporate guests. There is even room to add a coffee cart for express takeaway trade ideal for morning commuters. Popular for truckers to stop and café provide chargeback. Established Client Base This café is not starting from scratch – it already caters for (Subject to change*):
NZ Rugby group (annual bookings).
NZ Police Association.
Corporate meetings & events for companies staying at Motel 151.
Motel guests who dine in or use catering services. Future Bookings Confirmed The calendar is already filling for 2026:
60 people booked for March 2026 Breakfast/Dinner.
Group of 20, booked for 3 nights dinners + 3 days catering
Hawke’s Bay tour group – May 2026
30 senior travellers – 3 nights dinners + catering, February 2026 Why This Business Works The café benefits business through the motel, repeat annual clients, and strong highway visibility. It’s a great balance of walk-in trade, group bookings, and catering contracts – a steady income with room to grow.
Note: It's a business for sale. I am facilitating the listing on behalf of the owner. Full details, financials, and further information are only available to interested party on request, directly from the owner.