3842 S Congress Avenue

This rare sublease opportunity offers a fully built-out, $1M+ constructed restaurant, coffee shop, drive-thru, and event-ready venue located on South Congress Avenue, one of Austin’s most iconic and highest-traffic commercial corridors. With more than 18,000 vehicles passing daily, the property provides exceptional visibility, accessibility, and branding potential in a thriving district surrounded by hotels, restaurants, retail, and nightlife. The space includes 2,163 square feet of interior area with seating for approximately 95 guests indoors and another 150 outdoors. The site offers 15 dedicated parking spaces, along with a valuable drive-thru lane equipped with an HME system. Guests can enjoy both indoor and outdoor bar areas, a built-in stage for live music and events, a full commercial kitchen, and a spacious patio. More than $1M in improvements have been invested, allowing an operator to step in with immediate operational capability. The property is in Year 7 of a 25-year master lease with renewal options available. Subleasing is permitted with landlord approval. A deposit for equipment will be required; please inquire with the listing agent for specific details. The versatility of the space makes it ideal for a wide range of concepts, including a coffee shop, QSR, bakery, wine bar, beer garden, catering kitchen, ghost kitchen, event venue, retail concept, wellness studio, creative office, or hybrid operation. Additional growth opportunities include extended business hours, expanded menu offerings, live music and event programming, patio activations, and the integration of food trucks. With its turnkey nature, extensive improvements, drive-thru capability, parking, and unbeatable South Congress location, this sublease represents an exceptional and hard-to-find opportunity in one of Austin’s most desirable commercial corridors.