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Roberts, IL
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Why you’ll love it
Step back in time with this charming small-town diner ready for its next chapter! Formerly home to a diner, deli, and ice cream shop, this property is packed with nostalgia and opportunity. All existing kitchen and restaurant equipment will stay, making this a truly turn-key business opportunity - including prep counters, fryers, ovens, tables and chairs, serving tables, office equipment, small appliances, dishes, and tons of storage space! With seating to accommodate up to 89 guests, this spacious setup is ideal for reopening as a diner, bakery, coffee or ice cream shop - or even a commissary catering kitchen to serve food trucks, off-site events, or a growing catering business. Located on historic Old Route 66, a main non-interstate route between Chicago and St. Louis, this property offers great visibility and a nostalgic stop for both locals and travelers alike. The building exudes small-town hospitality and charm, ready to welcome guests with that "everyone knows your name" feel. Everything you see in the photos conveys with the property, offering an incredible value at under $65,000 - your chance to bring your dream business to life!
Listings courtesy of Nate Evans Group as distributed by MLS GRID.
Listed by: Nate Evans • Nate Evans Group
Co-listed by: Kennedy Glazik • Nate Evans Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12640543
Based on info available as of Nov 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM EST.
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Affordability
$344/mo
- Mortgage$252
- Property tax$92
- HOA fee
- Homeowners insurance
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Flood & climate risk
FEMA Flood Zone X
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area — flood insurance is usually optional but still worth considering.
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