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3842 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
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Why you’ll love it
- Commercial kitchen
- Drive-thru lane
- Patio
- Indoor and outdoor bars
- Built-in stage
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.
Listings courtesy of Watters International Realty as distributed by MLS GRID.
Listed by: Chris Watters • (737) 313-5275 • Watters International Realty
Co-listed by: Camila Galindo • (954) 854-9738 • Watters International Realty
Source: Unlock MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 5954972
Based on info available as of Nov 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM EST.
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Nov 13, 2026 at 07:02pm EST. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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